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LIST OF PETITIONS RECEIVED BY EDA FOR CERTIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY TO APPLY FOR TRADE ADJUSTMENT
ASSISTANCE FOR THE PERIOD—Continued
[November 21, 2006 Through December 20, 2006]
Firm
Address
Date petition accepted
St. Clair Plastics.
Fotel, Inc .........
30855 Teton Place, Chesterfield Township, MI 40847.
1125 E. St. Charles Rd.,
Suite 100, Lombard, IL
60148.
Any party having a substantial
interest in these proceedings may
request a public hearing on the matter.
A written request for a hearing must be
submitted to the Office of Performance
Evaluation, Room 7009, Economic
Development Administration, U.S.
Department of Commerce, Washington,
DC 20230, no later than ten (10)
calendar days following publication of
this notice. Please follow the procedures
set forth in Section 315.9 of EDA’s final
rule (71 FR 56704) for procedures for
requesting a public hearing. The Catalog
of Federal Domestic Assistance official
program number and title of the
program under which these petitions are
submitted is 11.313, Trade Adjustment
Assistance.
Dated: December 20, 2006.
William P. Kittredge, Program Officer for
TAA.
[FR Doc. E6–22114 Filed 12–26–06; 8:45 am]
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International Trade Administration
Initiation of Antidumping and
Countervailing Duty Administrative
Reviews
U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th
Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20230, telephone:
(202) 482–4697.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Import Administration,
International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce.
SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce
(the Department) has received requests
to conduct administrative reviews of
various antidumping and countervailing
duty orders and findings with
November anniversary dates. In
accordance with the Department’s
regulations, we are initiating those
administrative reviews.
EFFECTIVE DATE: December 27, 2006.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Sheila E. Forbes, Office of AD/CVD
Operations, Import Administration,
International Trade Administration,
AGENCY:
Background
The Department has received timely
requests, in accordance with 19 CFR
351.213(b)(2004), for administrative
reviews of various antidumping and
countervailing duty orders and findings
with November anniversary dates.
Initiation of Reviews
In accordance with section 19 CFR
351.221(c)(1)(i), we are initiating
administrative reviews of the following
antidumping and countervailing duty
orders and findings. We intend to issue
the final results of these reviews not
later than November 30, 2007.
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Antidumping Duty Proceedings
Period to be Reviewed
MEXICO: Circular Welded Non–Alloy Steel Pipe and Tube.
A–201–805 .................................................................................................................................................................
Mueller Comercial de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V..
NETHERLANDS: Certain Hot–Rolled Carbon Steel Flat Products.
A–421–807 .................................................................................................................................................................
Corus Staal B.V..
ROMANIA: Certain Hot–Rolled Carbon Steel Flat Products.
A–485–806 .................................................................................................................................................................
Mittal Steel Galati S.A. (formerly known as S.C. Sidex S.A., including Sidex O.O. Trading
S.A.).
THAILAND: Certain Hot–Rolled Carbon Steel Flat Products.
A–549–817 .................................................................................................................................................................
Nakornthai Strip Mill Public Company Ltd..
G Steel Public Company Limited.
THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA: Certain Hot–Rolled Carbon Steel Flat Products1.
A–570–865 .................................................................................................................................................................
Anshan Iron & Steel Group Corp..
Angang Group International Trade Corp..
Angang New Iron and Steel Co..
Angang New Steel Co., Ltd..
Angang Group Hong Kong Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Baosteel International Economic & Trading Co., Ltd..
Baoshan Iron and Steel Co., Ltd..
Baosteel Group Corporation.
THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA: Fresh Garlic2.
A–570–831 .................................................................................................................................................................
Anqiu Friend Food Co., Ltd..
APS Qindao.
Fujian Meitan Import & Export Xiamen Corporation.
Golden Bridge International, Inc..
Henan Weite Industrial Co., Ltd..
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Heze Ever–Best International Trade Co., Ltd. (f/k/a Shandong Heze.
International Trade and Developing Company).
Hongchang Fruits & Vegetable Products.
Huaiyang Hongda Dehydrated Vegetable Company.
Jinxiang Dongyun Freezing Storage Co., Ltd. (a/k/a Jinxiang Eastward Shipping Import and
Export Limited Company.
Jining Haijiang Trading Co., Ltd..
Jining Solar Summit Trade Co., Ltd..
Jinxiang Shanyang Freezing Storage Co., Ltd..
Jinan Farmlady Trading Co., Ltd..
Jinan Yipin Corporation, Ltd..
Jining Trans–High Trading Co., Ltd..
Jinxian County Huaguang Food Import & Export Co., Ltd..
Laiwu Hongyang Trading Company Ltd..
Linshu Dading Private Agricultural Products Co., Ltd..
Omni Decor China Ltd..
Pizhou Guangda Import and Export Co., Ltd..
Qingdao Bedow Foodstuffs Co., Ltd..
Qingdao Camel Trading Co., Ltd..
Qingdao H&T Food Co., Ltd..
Qingdao Potenza Import & Export Co., Ltd..
Qingdao Xintianfeng Foods Co., Ltd. (QXF).
Qingdao Tiantaixing Foods Co., Ltd. (QTF).
Qingdao Titan Shipping LLC.
Qingdao Saturn International Trade Co., Ltd..
Qingdao Shiboliang Food Co., Ltd..
Qufu Dongbao Import & Export Trade Co., Ltd..
Rizhao Xingda Foodstuffs Co., Ltd..
Shandong Chengshun Farm Produce Trading Co., Ltd..
Shandong Dongsheng Eastsun Foods Co., Ltd..
Shandong Garlic Company.
Shandong Longtai Fruits and Vegetables Co., Ltd..
Shandong Wonderland Organic Food Co., Ltd..
Shanghai Ba–Shi Yuexin Logistics Development.
Shanghai Ever Rich Trade Company.
Shanghai LJ International Trading Co., Ltd..
Shanghai McCormick Foods Co., Ltd..
Shenzhen Fanhui Import & Export Co., Ltd..
Shenzhen Xinboda Industrial Co., Ltd..
Sunny Import & Export Limited.
T&S International, LLC.
Taian Fook Huat Tong Kee Pte. Ltd..
Taiyan Ziyang Food Co., Ltd..
Weifang Hongqiao International Logistic Co., Ltd..
Weifang Shennong Foodstuff Co., Ltd..
Xiang Cheng Sunny Foodstuff Factory.
XuZhou Simple Garlic Industry Co., Ltd..
Zhangqui Qingyuan Vegetable Co., Ltd..
Zhengzhou Harmoni Spice Co., Ltd..
Countervailing Duty Proceedings.
None..
Suspension Agreements.
None..
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1 If one of the above-named companies does not qualify for a separate rate, all other exporters of certain hot-rolled carbon steel flat products
from the People’s Republic of China who have not qualified for a separate rate are deemed to be covered by this review as part of the single
PRC entity of which the named exporters are a part
2 If one of the above-named companies does not qualify for a separate rate, all other exporters of Fresh Garlic from the People’s Republic of
China who have not qualified for a separate rate are deemed to be covered by this review as part of the single PRC entity of which the named
exporters are a part.
During any administrative review
covering all or part of a period falling
between the first and second or third
and fourth anniversary of the
publication of an antidumping duty
order under section 351.211 or a
determination under section
351.218(f)(4) to continue an order or
suspended investigation (after sunset
review), the Secretary, if requested by a
domestic interested party within 30
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days of the date of publication of the
notice of initiation of the review, will
determine, consistent with FAG Italia v.
United States, 291 F.3d 806 (Fed. Cir.
2002), as appropriate, whether
antidumping duties have been absorbed
by an exporter or producer subject to the
review if the subject merchandise is
sold in the United States through an
importer that is affiliated with such
exporter or producer. The request must
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include the name(s) of the exporter or
producer for which the inquiry is
requested.
Interested parties must submit
applications for disclosure under
administrative protective orders in
accordance with 19 CFR 351.305.
These initiations and this notice are
in accordance with section 751(a) of the
Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 USC
1675(a)), and 19 CFR 351.221(c)(1)(i).
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Dated: December 19, 2006.
Stephen J. Claeys,
Deputy Assistant Secretaryfor Import
Administration.
[FR Doc. E6–22177 Filed 12–26–06; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
Antidumping Proceedings: Calculation
of the Weighted–Average Dumping
Margin During an Antidumping
Investigation; Final Modification
Import Administration,
International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce.
ACTION: Final Modification; Calculation
of the Weighted–Average Dumping
Margin During an Antidumping
Investigation.
AGENCY:
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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce
is modifying its methodology in
antidumping investigations with respect
to the calculation of the weighted–
average dumping margin. This final
modification is necessary to implement
the recommendations of the World
Trade Organization Dispute Settlement
Body. Under this final modification, the
Department will no longer make
average–to-average comparisons in
investigations without providing offsets
for non–dumped comparisons. The
schedule for implementing this change
is set forth in the ‘‘Timetable’’ section,
below.
DATES: The effective date of this final
modification is January 16, 2007.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mark Barnett (202) 482–2866, William
Kovatch (202) 482–5052, or Michael Rill
at (202) 482–3058.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
This change in methodology concerns
the calculation of the weighted–average
dumping margin in investigations using
the average–to-average comparison
methodology.
Article 2.4.2 of the Agreement on
Implementation of Article VI of the
General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade
1994 (Antidumping Agreement)
provides:
Subject to the provisions governing
fair comparison in paragraph 4, the
existence of margins of dumping
during the investigation phase shall
normally be established on the basis
of a comparison of a weighted
average normal value with a
weighted average of prices of all
comparable export transactions or
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by a comparison of normal value
and export prices on a transaction
to transaction basis.
Section 777A(d)(1)(A) of the Tariff
Act of 1930, as amended (the Act),
implements this provision of the
Antidumping Agreement, providing that
normally in an antidumping
investigation, the Department may
determine whether the subject
merchandise is being sold at less than
fair value through one of two options.
The Department may compare a
weighted–average of normal value to a
weighted–average of the export or
constructed export prices of comparable
merchandise, known as the average–toaverage comparison methodology. The
Department also may compare normal
values of individual transactions to the
export prices or constructed export
prices of individual transactions for
comparable merchandise, known as the
transaction–to-transaction comparison
methodology.1 The Statement of
Administrative Action accompanying
the Uruguay Round Agreements Act
(URAA), H.R. Doc. No. 103–316, Vol. 1
at 842–43 (1994), reprinted in
U.S.C.C.A.N. 3773 (SAA), and the
Department’s regulations state that the
Department normally will use the
average–to-average comparison
methodology in an investigation. 19
CFR 351.414(c)(1).
When the Department applies the
average–to-average methodology during
an investigation, the Department usually
divides the export transactions into
groups by model and level of trade
(‘‘averaging groups’’). 19 CFR
351.414(d)(2). The Department then
compares an average of the export prices
or constructed export price of the
transactions within one averaging group
to the weighted–average of normal
values of such sales. 19 CFR
351.414(d)(1).
Prior to this modification, when
aggregating the results of the averaging
groups in order to determine the
weighted–average dumping margin, the
Department did not permit the results of
averaging groups for which the
weighted–average export price or
constructed export price exceeds the
normal value to offset the results of
1 Section 777A(d)(1)(B) of the Act also provides
for an exceptional methodology to be used in
antidumping investigations. The Department may
compare a weighted-average normal value to the
export prices or constructed export prices of
individual transactions if there is a pattern of export
prices or constructed export prices that differs
significantly among purchasers, regions or periods
of time, and the Department explains why such
differences cannot be taken into account using one
of the methods described in section 777A(d)(1)(A).
This is known as the targeted dumping or averageto-transaction methodology.
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averaging groups for which the
weighted–average export price or
constructed export price is less than the
weighted–average normal value.
In October 2005, a World Trade
Organization (WTO) dispute settlement
panel issued a report in United States Laws, Regulations and Methodology for
Calculating Dumping Margins
(‘‘Zeroing’’) (WT/DS294) (‘‘US Zeroing
(EC)’’). The panel found, among other
things, that the Department’s denial of
offsets when using the average–toaverage comparison methodology in
certain antidumping investigations
challenged by the European
Communities (‘‘EC’’) was inconsistent
with Article 2.4.2 of the Antidumping
Agreement.2 The United States did not
appeal this aspect of the panel’s report.
On March 6, 2006, the Department
published a notice in the Federal
Register (71 FR 11189) proposing that it
would no longer make average–toaverage comparisons in investigations
without providing offsets for non–
dumped comparisons. In that notice, the
Department solicited comments and
rebuttal comments on its proposal and
appropriate methodologies to be applied
in future antidumping investigations in
light of the panel’s report in US Zeroing (EC). On April 25, 2006, the
Department extended the period of time
for the submission of rebuttal comments
(71 FR 23898). The Department received
numerous comments and rebuttal
comments submitted pursuant to these
notices, as discussed below.
Final Modification Concerning the
Calculation of the Weighted–Average
Dumping Margin During an
Antidumping Investigation
After considering all of the comments
submitted, the Department is adopting
this final modification concerning the
calculation of the weighted–average
dumping margin. The Department will
no longer make average–to-average
comparisons in investigations without
providing offsets for non–dumped
comparisons.
Analysis of Public Comments
Numerous comments and rebuttal
comments were submitted in response
to the Proposed Modification. We have
carefully considered each of the
comments submitted. We have grouped
and summarized the comments below
according to common themes and
responded accordingly.
2 Panel Report, United States - Laws, Regulations
and Methodology for Calculating Dumping Margins
(‘‘Zeroing’’), WT/DS294/R, para. 7.32, circulated
October 31, 2005.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative
Reviews
AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce.
SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (the Department) has received
requests to conduct administrative reviews of various antidumping and
countervailing duty orders and findings with November anniversary
dates. In accordance with the Department's regulations, we are
initiating those administrative reviews.
EFFECTIVE DATE: December 27, 2006.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sheila E. Forbes, Office of AD/CVD
Operations, Import Administration, International Trade Administration,
U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20230, telephone: (202) 482-4697.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The Department has received timely requests, in accordance with 19
CFR 351.213(b)(2004), for administrative reviews of various antidumping
and countervailing duty orders and findings with November anniversary
dates.
Initiation of Reviews
In accordance with section 19 CFR 351.221(c)(1)(i), we are
initiating administrative reviews of the following antidumping and
countervailing duty orders and findings. We intend to issue the final
results of these reviews not later than November 30, 2007.
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Antidumping Duty Proceedings Period to be Reviewed
------------------------------------------------------------------------
MEXICO: Circular Welded Non-Alloy Steel
Pipe and Tube............................
A-201-805................................. 11/1/05 - 10/31/06
Mueller Comercial de
Mexico, S. de R.L. de
C.V....................
NETHERLANDS: Certain Hot-Rolled Carbon
Steel Flat Products......................
A-421-807................................. 11/1/05 - 10/31/06
Corus Staal B.V.........
ROMANIA: Certain Hot-Rolled Carbon Steel
Flat Products............................
A-485-806................................. 11/1/05 - 10/31/06
Mittal Steel Galati S.A.
(formerly known as S.C.
Sidex S.A., including
Sidex O.O. Trading
S.A.)..................
THAILAND: Certain Hot-Rolled Carbon Steel
Flat Products............................
A-549-817................................. 11/1/05 - 10/31/06
Nakornthai Strip Mill
Public Company Ltd.....
G Steel Public Company
Limited................
THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA: Certain
Hot-Rolled Carbon Steel Flat Products\1\.
A-570-865................................. 11/1/05 - 10/31/06
Anshan Iron & Steel
Group Corp.............
Angang Group
International Trade
Corp...................
Angang New Iron and
Steel Co...............
Angang New Steel Co.,
Ltd....................
Angang Group Hong Kong
Co., Ltd...............
Shanghai Baosteel
International Economic
& Trading Co., Ltd.....
Baoshan Iron and Steel
Co., Ltd...............
Baosteel Group
Corporation............
THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA: Fresh
Garlic\2\................................
A-570-831................................. 11/1/05 - 10/31/06
Anqiu Friend Food Co.,
Ltd....................
APS Qindao..............
Fujian Meitan Import &
Export Xiamen
Corporation............
Golden Bridge
International, Inc.....
Henan Weite Industrial
Co., Ltd...............
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Heze Ever-Best
International Trade
Co., Ltd. (f/k/a
Shandong Heze..........
International Trade and
Developing Company)....
Hongchang Fruits &
Vegetable Products.....
Huaiyang Hongda
Dehydrated Vegetable
Company................
Jinxiang Dongyun
Freezing Storage Co.,
Ltd. (a/k/a Jinxiang
Eastward Shipping
Import and Export
Limited Company........
Jining Haijiang Trading
Co., Ltd...............
Jining Solar Summit
Trade Co., Ltd.........
Jinxiang Shanyang
Freezing Storage Co.,
Ltd....................
Jinan Farmlady Trading
Co., Ltd...............
Jinan Yipin Corporation,
Ltd....................
Jining Trans-High
Trading Co., Ltd.......
Jinxian County Huaguang
Food Import & Export
Co., Ltd...............
Laiwu Hongyang Trading
Company Ltd............
Linshu Dading Private
Agricultural Products
Co., Ltd...............
Omni Decor China Ltd....
Pizhou Guangda Import
and Export Co., Ltd....
Qingdao Bedow Foodstuffs
Co., Ltd...............
Qingdao Camel Trading
Co., Ltd...............
Qingdao H&T Food Co.,
Ltd....................
Qingdao Potenza Import &
Export Co., Ltd........
Qingdao Xintianfeng
Foods Co., Ltd. (QXF)..
Qingdao Tiantaixing
Foods Co., Ltd. (QTF)..
Qingdao Titan Shipping
LLC....................
Qingdao Saturn
International Trade
Co., Ltd...............
Qingdao Shiboliang Food
Co., Ltd...............
Qufu Dongbao Import &
Export Trade Co., Ltd..
Rizhao Xingda Foodstuffs
Co., Ltd...............
Shandong Chengshun Farm
Produce Trading Co.,
Ltd....................
Shandong Dongsheng
Eastsun Foods Co., Ltd.
Shandong Garlic Company.
Shandong Longtai Fruits
and Vegetables Co.,
Ltd....................
Shandong Wonderland
Organic Food Co., Ltd..
Shanghai Ba-Shi Yuexin
Logistics Development..
Shanghai Ever Rich Trade
Company................
Shanghai LJ
International Trading
Co., Ltd...............
Shanghai McCormick Foods
Co., Ltd...............
Shenzhen Fanhui Import &
Export Co., Ltd........
Shenzhen Xinboda
Industrial Co., Ltd....
Sunny Import & Export
Limited................
T&S International, LLC..
Taian Fook Huat Tong Kee
Pte. Ltd...............
Taiyan Ziyang Food Co.,
Ltd....................
Weifang Hongqiao
International Logistic
Co., Ltd...............
Weifang Shennong
Foodstuff Co., Ltd.....
Xiang Cheng Sunny
Foodstuff Factory......
XuZhou Simple Garlic
Industry Co., Ltd......
Zhangqui Qingyuan
Vegetable Co., Ltd.....
Zhengzhou Harmoni Spice
Co., Ltd...............
Countervailing Duty Proceedings...
None......................................
Suspension Agreements.............
None......................................
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\1\ If one of the above-named companies does not qualify for a separate
rate, all other exporters of certain hot-rolled carbon steel flat
products from the People's Republic of China who have not qualified
for a separate rate are deemed to be covered by this review as part of
the single PRC entity of which the named exporters are a part
\2\ If one of the above-named companies does not qualify for a separate
rate, all other exporters of Fresh Garlic from the People's Republic
of China who have not qualified for a separate rate are deemed to be
covered by this review as part of the single PRC entity of which the
named exporters are a part.
During any administrative review covering all or part of a period
falling between the first and second or third and fourth anniversary of
the publication of an antidumping duty order under section 351.211 or a
determination under section 351.218(f)(4) to continue an order or
suspended investigation (after sunset review), the Secretary, if
requested by a domestic interested party within 30 days of the date of
publication of the notice of initiation of the review, will determine,
consistent with FAG Italia v. United States, 291 F.3d 806 (Fed. Cir.
2002), as appropriate, whether antidumping duties have been absorbed by
an exporter or producer subject to the review if the subject
merchandise is sold in the United States through an importer that is
affiliated with such exporter or producer. The request must include the
name(s) of the exporter or producer for which the inquiry is requested.
Interested parties must submit applications for disclosure under
administrative protective orders in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305.
These initiations and this notice are in accordance with section
751(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 USC 1675(a)), and 19
CFR 351.221(c)(1)(i).
[[Page 77722]]
Dated: December 19, 2006.
Stephen J. Claeys,
Deputy Assistant Secretaryfor Import Administration.
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