Stainless Steel Sheet and Strip from the Republic of Korea: Extension of Time Limit for Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review, 24644-24645 [E6-6291]

Download as PDF 24644 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 80 / Wednesday, April 26, 2006 / Notices duties. Valbruna S.p.A. requested that the result of the Department’s changed circumstances review be retroactive to December 16, 1998, the effective date of Valbruna S.r.l.’s name and corporate change to Valbruna S.p.A. On March 20, 2006, the Department published a notice of initiation and preliminary results of its changed circumstances review of the antidumping duty order on SSWR from Italy. See Preliminary Results. Interested parties were invited to comment on the preliminary results. No parties submitted comments. Scope of Order For purposes of this order, SSWR comprises products that are hot–rolled or hot–rolled annealed and/or pickled and/or descaled rounds, squares, octagons, hexagons or other shapes, in coils, that may also be coated with a lubricant containing copper, lime or oxalate. SSWR is made of alloy steels containing, by weight, 1.2 percent or less of carbon and 10.5 percent or more of chromium, with or without other elements. These products are manufactured only by hot–rolling or hot–rolling, annealing, and/or pickling and/or descaling, are normally sold in coiled form, and are of solid crosssection. The majority of SSWR sold in the United States is round in crosssectional shape, annealed and pickled, and later cold–finished into stainless steel wire or small–diameter bar. The most common size for such products is 5.5 millimeters or 0.217 inches in diameter, which represents the smallest size that normally is produced on a rolling mill and is the size that most wire–drawing machines are set up to draw. The range of SSWR sizes normally sold in the United States is between 0.20 inches and 1.312 inches diameter. Two stainless steel grades, SF20T and K–M35FL, are excluded from the scope of the order. The chemical makeup for the excluded grades is as follows: SF20T Carbon ........................................................... Manganese .................................................... Phosphorous .................................................. Sulfur .............................................................. Silicon ............................................................ 0.05max 2.00 max 0.05 max 0.15 max 1.00 max Chromium Molybdenum Lead Tellurium 19.00/21.00 1.50/2.50 added (0.10/0.30) added (0.03 min) Nickel Chromium Lead Aluminum 0.30 max 12.50/14.00 0.10/0.30 0.20/0.35 K–M35FL Carbon ........................................................... Silicon ............................................................ Manganese .................................................... Phosphorous .................................................. Sulfur .............................................................. 0.015 max 0.70/1.00 0.40 max 0.04 max 0.03 max The products subject to this order are currently classifiable under subheadings 7221.00.0005, 7221.00.0015, 7221.00.0030, 7221.00.0045, and 7221.00.0075 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). Although the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the merchandise is dispositive. withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after December 16, 1998, the date of Valbruna S.r.l.’s name change to Valbruna S.p.A, in accordance with past precedent. See Certain Hot– Rolled Lead and Bismuth Carbon Steel Products from the United Kingdom: Final Results of Changed– Circumstances Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Review, 64 FR 66880, 66881 (Nov. 30, 1999) (where the Department applied the changed circumstances determination retroactively because the company in question received a de minimis margin at the final determination and, thus, was never subject to the countervailing duty order). wwhite on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES Final Results of Review Based on our analysis in the Preliminary Results, we find that Valbruna S.p.A. is the successor–ininterest to Valbruna S.r.l./Bolzano S.p.A. Based on evidence on the record, we find that Valbruna S.p.A.’s organizational structure, management, production facilities, supplier relationships, and customers have remained essentially unchanged. Further, we find that Valbruna S.p.A. operates as the same business entity as Valbruna S.r.l./Bolzano S.p.A. Because Valbruna S.r.l./Bolzano S.p.A. was excluded from the antidumping duty order on SSWR from Italy, we will apply this determination retroactively and will instruct CBP to liquidate, without regard to antidumping duties, all unliquidated entries entered, or VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:58 Apr 25, 2006 Jkt 208001 and the terms of an APO is a sanctionable violation. This determination and notice are issued and published in accordance with sections 751(b)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, and 19 CFR 351.216. Dated: April 19, 2006. David M. Spooner, Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. E6–6289 Filed 4–25–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE. International Trade Administration [C–580–835] Notification This notice also serves as a final reminder to parties subject to administrative protective orders (APOs) of their responsibility concerning the disposition of proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 352.305(a)(3). Timely notification of the return/destruction of APO materials or conversion to judicial protective order is hereby requested. Failure to comply with the regulations PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Stainless Steel Sheet and Strip from the Republic of Korea: Extension of Time Limit for Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. EFFECTIVE DATE: April 26, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Preeti Tolani, AD/CVD Operations, AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\26APN1.SGM 26APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 80 / Wednesday, April 26, 2006 / Notices Office 3, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–0395. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: April 20, 2006. Jerry Morse, Acting Director, Office of Energy and Environmental Industries. [FR Doc. E6–6271 Filed 4–25–06; 8:45 am] AGENCY: On September 28, 2005, the U.S. Department of Commerce (‘‘the Department’’) published a notice of initiation of the administrative review of the countervailing duty order on stainless steel sheet and strip in coils from the Republic of Korea covering the period of review January 1, 2004, through December 31, 2004. See Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews and Requests for Revocation in Part, 70 FR 56631 (September 28, 2005). The preliminary results are currently due no later than May 3, 2006. Extension of Time Limit for Preliminary Results Section 751(a)(3)(A) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (‘‘the Act’’), requires the Department to make a preliminary determination within 245 days after the last day of the anniversary month of an order or finding for which a review is requested. Section 751(a)(3)(A) of the Act further states that if it is not practicable to complete the review within the time period specified, the administering authority may extend the 245-day period to issue its preliminary results by up to 120 days. We determine that completion of the preliminary results of this review within the 245-day period is not practicable for the following reasons. This review involves a company that has not been reviewed since the investigation and 16 government programs. Given the number of programs, which need to be thoroughly analyzed by the Department, and in accordance with section 751(a)(3)(A) of the Act, we are extending the time period for issuing the preliminary results of review by 110 days. Therefore, the preliminary results are now due no later than August 21, 2006. The final results continue to be due 120 days after publication of the preliminary results.This notice is issued and published in accordance with section 751(a)(3)(A) of the Act. Dated: April 19, 2006. Stephen J. Claeys, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. E6–6291 Filed 4–25–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–S VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:58 Apr 25, 2006 Jkt 208001 International Trade Administration Environmental Technologies Trade Advisory Committee (ETTAC) International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce. Background Information wwhite on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES 24645 ACTION: Notice of open meeting. May 12, 2006. Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Place: Department of Commerce, 14th and Constitution NW., Washington, DC 20230, Room 3407. SUMMARY: The Environmental Technologies Trade Advisory Committee (ETTAC) will hold a plenary meeting on May 12, 2006, at the U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230, in Room 3407. The ETTAC will discuss the Asia Pacific Partnership on Clean Development and Climate, updated negotiations in the World Trade Organization’s environmental goods and services trade liberalization, the Chinese market for environmental technologies, and an update on the recent Asia Pacific Environmental Technologies Trade Mission, among other administrative committee priority items. The meeting is open to the public and time will be permitted for public comment. Written comments concerning ETTAC affairs are welcome anytime before or after the meeting. Minutes will be available within 30 days of this meeting. The ETTAC is mandated by Public Law 103–392. It was created to advise the U.S. government on environmental trade policies and programs, and to help it to focus its resources on increasing the exports of the U.S. environmental industry. ETTAC operates as an advisory committee to the Secretary of Commerce and the Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee (TPCC). ETTAC was originally chartered in May of 1994. It was most recently rechartered until May 30, 2006. For further information phone Ellen Bohon, Office of Energy and Environmental Technologies Industries (OEEI), International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce at (202) 482–0359. This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to OEEI at (202) 482–5225. DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 BILLING CODE 3510–DR–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Institute of Standards and Technology Advanced Technology Program Advisory Committee National Institute of Standards and Technology, Commerce. ACTION: Notice of partially closed meeting. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. app. 2, notice is hereby given that the Advanced Technology Program Advisory Committee, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) will meet Tuesday, May 9, 2006 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Advanced Technology Program Advisory Committee is composed of ten members appointed by the Director of NIST; who are eminent in such fields as business, research, new product development, engineering, education, and management consulting. The purpose of this meeting is to review and make recommendations regarding general policy for the Advanced Technology Program (ATP), its organization, its budget, and its programs within the framework of applicable national policies as set forth by the President and the Congress. DATES: The meeting will convene Tuesday, May 9, at 9 a.m. and will adjourn at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9, 2006. The meeting will be held at the National Institute of Standards and Technology, Administration Building, Employees’ Lounge, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899. All visitors to the National Institute of Standards and Technology site will have to pre-register to be admitted. Please submit your name, time of arrival, e-mail address and phone number to Donna Paul no later than Friday, May 5, and she will provide you with instructions for admittance. Ms. Paul’s email address is donna.paul@nist.gov and her phone number is 301/975–2162. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Donna Paul, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899–4700, telephone number (301) 975–2162. ADDRESSES: E:\FR\FM\26APN1.SGM 26APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 80 (Wednesday, April 26, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 24644-24645]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-6291]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE.

International Trade Administration

[C-580-835]


Stainless Steel Sheet and Strip from the Republic of Korea: 
Extension of Time Limit for Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty 
Administrative Review

AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, 
Department of Commerce.

EFFECTIVE DATE: April 26, 2006.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Preeti Tolani, AD/CVD Operations,

[[Page 24645]]

Office 3, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, 
U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW., 
Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-0395.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background Information

    On September 28, 2005, the U.S. Department of Commerce (``the 
Department'') published a notice of initiation of the administrative 
review of the countervailing duty order on stainless steel sheet and 
strip in coils from the Republic of Korea covering the period of review 
January 1, 2004, through December 31, 2004. See Initiation of 
Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews and Requests 
for Revocation in Part, 70 FR 56631 (September 28, 2005). The 
preliminary results are currently due no later than May 3, 2006.

Extension of Time Limit for Preliminary Results

    Section 751(a)(3)(A) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (``the 
Act''), requires the Department to make a preliminary determination 
within 245 days after the last day of the anniversary month of an order 
or finding for which a review is requested. Section 751(a)(3)(A) of the 
Act further states that if it is not practicable to complete the review 
within the time period specified, the administering authority may 
extend the 245-day period to issue its preliminary results by up to 120 
days.
    We determine that completion of the preliminary results of this 
review within the 245-day period is not practicable for the following 
reasons. This review involves a company that has not been reviewed 
since the investigation and 16 government programs. Given the number of 
programs, which need to be thoroughly analyzed by the Department, and 
in accordance with section 751(a)(3)(A) of the Act, we are extending 
the time period for issuing the preliminary results of review by 110 
days. Therefore, the preliminary results are now due no later than 
August 21, 2006. The final results continue to be due 120 days after 
publication of the preliminary results.This notice is issued and 
published in accordance with section 751(a)(3)(A) of the Act.

    Dated: April 19, 2006.
Stephen J. Claeys,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import Administration.
[FR Doc. E6-6291 Filed 4-25-06; 8:45 am]
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