Revocation Pursuant to Second Five-year (“Sunset”) Reviews of Antidumping Duty Orders: Certain Small Diameter Carbon and Alloy Seamless Standard, Line and Pressure Pipe from Argentina and Brazil, 28027-28029 [E7-9638]
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parameters described above and
produced to one of the specifications
listed above, regardless of application,
and whether or not also certified to a
non–covered specification. Standard,
line and pressure applications and the
above–listed specifications are defining
characteristics of the scope of this order.
Therefore, seamless pipes meeting the
physical description above, but not
produced to the A–335, A–106, A–53, or
API 5L standards shall be covered if
used in a standard, line or pressure
application.
For example, there are certain other
ASTM specifications of pipe which,
because of overlapping characteristics,
could potentially be used in A–106
applications. These specifications
generally include A–162, A–192, A–210,
A–333, and A–524. When such pipes
are used in a standard, line or pressure
pipe application, such products are
covered by the scope of this order.
Specifically excluded from this order
are boiler tubing and mechanical tubing,
if such products are not produced to A–
335, A–106, A–53 or API 5L
specifications and are not used in
standard, line or pressure applications.
In addition, finished and unfinished
OCTG are excluded from the scope of
this order, if covered by the scope of
another antidumping duty order from
the same country. If not covered by such
an OCTG order, finished and unfinished
OCTG are included in this scope when
used in standard, line or pressure
applications. Finally, also excluded
from this order are redraw hollows for
cold–drawing when used in the
production of cold–drawn pipe or tube.
Although the HTSUS subheadings are
provided for convenience and customs
purposes, our written description of the
scope of this order is dispositive.
Continuation of Antidumping Duty
Order
As a result of the determinations by
the Department and the ITC that
revocation of this antidumping duty
order would be likely to lead to
continuation or recurrence of dumping
and material injury to an industry in the
United States, pursuant to section
751(d)(2) of the Act, the Department
hereby orders the continuation of the
antidumping duty order on seamless
line pipe from Germany. U.S. Customs
and Border Protection will continue to
collect antidumping duty cash deposits
at the rates in effect at the time of entry
for all imports of subject merchandise.
The effective date of continuation of this
order will be the date of publication in
the Federal Register of this Notice of
Continuation. Pursuant to sections
751(c)(2) and 751(c)(6) of the Act, the
Department intends to initiate the next
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five–year review of this order not later
than April 2012.
This notice also serves as the only
reminder to parties subject to
administrative protective order (‘‘APO’’)
of their responsibility concerning the
return/destruction or conversion to
judicial protective order of proprietary
information disclosed under APO in
accordance with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3).
Failure to comply is a violation of the
APO which may be subject to sanctions.
This five–year (sunset) review and
notice are in accordance with section
751(c) of the Act and published
pursuant to section 777(i)(1) of the Act.
Dated: May 11, 2007.
David M. Spooner,
Assistant Secretary for Import
Administration.
[FR Doc. E7–9636 Filed 5–17–07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510–DS–S
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
[A–357–809, A–351–826]
Revocation Pursuant to Second Fiveyear (‘‘Sunset’’) Reviews of
Antidumping Duty Orders: Certain
Small Diameter Carbon and Alloy
Seamless Standard, Line and Pressure
Pipe from Argentina and Brazil
Import Administration,
International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce.
SUMMARY: As a result of the
determinations by the International
Trade Commission (‘‘ITC’’) that
revocation of the antidumping duty
orders on certain small diameter carbon
and alloy seamless standard, line and
pressure pipe (‘‘seamless line pipe’’)
from Argentina and Brazil would not be
likely to lead to a continuation or
recurrence of material injury to an
industry in the United States within a
reasonably foreseeable time, the
Department of Commerce (‘‘the
Department’’) is publishing this notice
of revocation of these antidumping duty
orders pursuant to section 751(d)(2) of
the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (‘‘the
Act’’).
EFFECTIVE DATE: July 16, 2006.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Dena Crossland or Dana Mermelstein,
AD/CVD Operations, Import
Administration, International Trade
Administration, U.S. Department of
Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution
Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230;
telephone: (202) 482–3362 or (202) 482–
1391, respectively.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
AGENCY:
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Background
On July 16, 2001, at the conclusion of
the first sunset review of these orders,
the Department published notice of
continuation of these orders. See
Continuation of Antidumping Duty
Orders: Certain Seamless Carbon and
Alloy Steel Standard, Line and Pressure
Pipe From Argentina, Brazil, and
Germany, 66 FR 37004 (July 16, 2001).
On June 1, 2006, the Department
initiated, and the ITC instituted, sunset
reviews of the antidumping duty orders
on seamless line pipe from Argentina,
Brazil, and Germany pursuant to section
751(c) of the Act. See Initiation of Fiveyear (‘‘Sunset’’) Reviews, 71 FR 31153
(June 1, 2006). As a result of its sunset
reviews, the Department found that
revocation of the antidumping duty
orders would likely lead to continuation
or recurrence of dumping, and notified
the ITC of the magnitude of the margins
likely to prevail were the orders to be
revoked. See Certain Small Diameter
Carbon and Alloy Seamless Standard,
Line, and Pressure Pipe from Argentina,
Brazil and Germany: Final Results of the
Expedited Sunset Reviews of the
Antidumping Duty Orders, 71 FR 59079
(October 6, 2006).
On May 2, 2007, the ITC determined,
pursuant to section 751(c) of the Act,
that revocation of the antidumping duty
orders on seamless line pipe from
Argentina and Brazil would not be
likely to lead to a continuation or
recurrence of material injury to an
industry in the United States within a
reasonably foreseeable time. The ITC
notified the Department and published
its decision on May 8, 2007. See Certain
Seamless Carbon and Alloy Steel
Standard, Line, and Pressure Pipe from
Argentina, Brazil, and Germany, 72 FR
26153 (May 8, 2007), and ITC
Publication 3918 (May 2007),
Investigation No. 731–TA–707–709
(Second Review).
Scope of the Order
The scope of this order includes small
diameter seamless carbon and alloy
standard, line and pressure pipes
(seamless pipes) produced to the ASTM
A–335, ASTM A–106, ASTM A–53 and
API 5L specifications and meeting the
physical parameters described below,
regardless of application. The scope of
this order also includes all products
used in standard, line, or pressure pipe
applications and meeting the physical
parameters below, regardless of
specification.
For purposes of this order, seamless
pipes are seamless carbon and alloy
(other than stainless) steel pipes, of
circular cross-section, not more than
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114.3 mm (4.5 inches) in outside
diameter, regardless of wall thickness,
manufacturing process (hot–finished or
cold–drawn), end finish (plain end,
bevelled end, upset end, threaded, or
threaded and coupled), or surface finish.
These pipes are commonly known as
standard pipe, line pipe or pressure
pipe, depending upon the application.
They may also be used in structural
applications. Pipes produced in non–
standard wall thicknesses are commonly
referred to as tubes.
The seamless pipes subject to this
order are currently classifiable under
subheadings 7304.19.10.20,
7304.19.50.20, 7304.31.60.50,
7304.39.00.16, 7304.39.00.20,
7304.39.00.24, 7304.39.00.28,
7304.39.00.32, 7304.51.50.05,
7304.51.50.60, 7304.59.60.00,
7304.59.80.10, 7304.59.80.15,
7304.59.80.20, and 7304.59.80.25 of the
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTSUS).
The following information further
defines the scope of this order, which
covers pipes meeting the physical
parameters described above:
Specifications, Characteristics and
Uses: Seamless pressure pipes are
intended for the conveyance of water,
steam, petrochemicals, chemicals, oil
products, natural gas and other liquids
and gasses in industrial piping systems.
They may carry these substances at
elevated pressures and temperatures
and may be subject to the application of
external heat. Seamless carbon steel
pressure pipe meeting the American
Society for Testing and Materials
(ASTM) standard A–106 may be used in
temperatures of up to 1000 degrees
fahrenheit, at various American Society
of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) code
stress levels. Alloy pipes made to ASTM
standard A–335 must be used if
temperatures and stress levels exceed
those allowed for A–106 and the ASME
codes. Seamless pressure pipes sold in
the United States are commonly
produced to the ASTM A–106 standard.
Seamless standard pipes are most
commonly produced to the ASTM A–53
specification and generally are not
intended for high temperature service.
They are intended for the low
temperature and pressure conveyance of
water, steam, natural gas, air and other
liquids and gasses in plumbing and
heating systems, air conditioning units,
automatic sprinkler systems, and other
related uses. Standard pipes (depending
on type and code) may carry liquids at
elevated temperatures but must not
exceed relevant ASME code
requirements.
Seamless line pipes are intended for
the conveyance of oil and natural gas or
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other fluids in pipe lines. Seamless line
pipes are produced to the API 5L
specification.
Seamless pipes are commonly
produced and certified to meet ASTM
A–106, ASTM A–53 and API 5L
specifications. Such triple certification
of pipes is common because all pipes
meeting the stringent A–106
specification necessarily meet the API
5L and ASTM A–53 specifications.
Pipes meeting the API 5L specification
necessarily meet the ASTM A–53
specification. However, pipes meeting
the A–53 or API 5L specifications do not
necessarily meet the A–106
specification. To avoid maintaining
separate production runs and separate
inventories, manufacturers triple certify
the pipes. Since distributors sell the vast
majority of this product, they can
thereby maintain a single inventory to
service all customers.
The primary application of ASTM A–
106 pressure pipes and triple certified
pipes is in pressure piping systems by
refineries, petrochemical plants and
chemical plants. Other applications are
in power generation plants (electrical–
fossil fuel or nuclear), and in some oil
field uses (on shore and off shore) such
as for separator lines, gathering lines
and metering runs. A minor application
of this product is for use as oil and gas
distribution lines for commercial
applications. These applications
constitute the majority of the market for
the subject seamless pipes. However, A–
106 pipes may be used in some boiler
applications.
The scope of this order includes all
seamless pipe meeting the physical
parameters described above and
produced to one of the specifications
listed above, regardless of application,
and whether or not also certified to a
non–covered specification. Standard,
line and pressure applications and the
above–listed specifications are defining
characteristics of the scope of this order.
Therefore, seamless pipes meeting the
physical description above, but not
produced to the A–335, A–106, A–53, or
API 5L standards shall be covered if
used in a standard, line or pressure
application.
For example, there are certain other
ASTM specifications of pipe which,
because of overlapping characteristics,
could potentially be used in A–106
applications. These specifications
generally include A–162, A–192, A–210,
A–333, and A–524. When such pipes
are used in a standard, line or pressure
pipe application, such products are
covered by the scope of this order.
Specifically excluded from this order
are boiler tubing and mechanical tubing,
if such products are not produced to A–
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335, A–106, A–53 or API 5L
specifications and are not used in
standard, line or pressure applications.
In addition, finished and unfinished
OCTG are excluded from the scope of
this order, if covered by the scope of
another antidumping duty order from
the same country. If not covered by such
an OCTG order, finished and unfinished
OCTG are included in this scope when
used in standard, line or pressure
applications. Finally, also excluded
from this order are redraw hollows for
cold–drawing when used in the
production of cold–drawn pipe or tube.
Although the HTSUS subheadings are
provided for convenience and customs
purposes, our written description of the
scope of this order is dispositive.
Revocation of Antidumping Duty
Orders
As a result of the determinations by
the ITC that revocation of these
antidumping duty orders is not likely to
lead to continuation or recurrence of
material injury to an industry in the
United States, the Department is
revoking the antidumping duty orders
on seamless line pipe from Argentina
and Brazil, pursuant to sections 751(c)
and 751(d) of the Act. Pursuant to
section 751(d)(2) of the Act and 19 CFR
351.222(i)(2)(i), the effective date of
revocation is July 16, 2006 (i.e., the fifth
anniversary of the date of publication in
the Federal Register of the Continuation
Notice). The Department will notify U.S.
Customs and Border Protection to
discontinue suspension of liquidation
and collection of cash deposits on
entries of the subject merchandise
entered or withdrawn from warehouse
on or after July 16, 2006, the effective
date of revocation of the antidumping
duty orders. The Department will
complete any pending administrative
reviews of these orders and will conduct
administrative reviews of subject
merchandise entered prior to the
effective date of revocation in response
to appropriately filed requests for
review.
This notice also serves as the only
reminder to parties subject to
administrative protective order (‘‘APO’’)
of their responsibility concerning the
return/destruction or conversion to
judicial protective order of proprietary
information disclosed under APO in
accordance with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3).
Failure to comply is a violation of the
APO which may be subject to sanctions.
These revocations pursuant to fiveyear sunset reviews and this notice are
in accordance with sections 751(c) and
751(d)(2) of the Act and are published
pursuant to section 777(i)(1) of the Act.
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Dated: May 11, 2007.
David M. Spooner,
Assistant Secretary for Import
Administration.
[FR Doc. E7–9638 Filed 5–17–07; 8:45 am]
Funding Availability: Approximately
$500,000 will be available through this
announcement for fiscal year 2007.
Awards are limited to $175,000 each.
ITA anticipates making a minimum of
three awards. Additional awards might
be made depending on the amounts
requested and the availability of funds.
BILLING CODE 3510–DS–S
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Statutory Authority: 15 USC 4723.
International Trade Administration
[Docket No. 070510110–7111–01
Market Development Cooperator
Program (MDCP)
International Trade
Administration (ITA), Department of
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice and request for
applications.
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AGENCY:
SUMMARY: ITA is soliciting projects to
strengthen U.S. competitiveness to be
conducted by eligible entities for
periods of up to three years. Project
award periods normally begin between
October 1, 2007 and January 1, 2008, but
may begin as late as April 1, 2008.
MDCP awards help to underwrite the
start-up costs of new competitivenessstrengthening ventures that industry
groups are often reluctant to undertake
without federal support. MDCP aims to
develop, maintain, and expand foreign
markets for non-agricultural goods and
services produced in the United States.
DATES: Proposals must be received by
ITA no later than 5 p.m. EDT, July 13,
2007. A public meeting to discuss the
competition will be held on June 6,
2007, at 10 a.m.
ADDRESSES: Proposals must be
submitted to ITA, U.S. Department of
Commerce, HCHB Rm. 3215;
Washington, DC 20230, or via e-mail to
Brad.Hess@mail.doc.gov. The full
funding opportunity announcement and
the application kit for this request for
application are available at https://
www.trade.gov/mdcp, or by contacting
Brad Hess at 202–482–2969. The public
meeting will be held at the U.S.
Department of Commerce, HCHB, 14th
& Constitution, NW., Washington, DC in
Room 1412.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Interested parties who are unable to
access information via Internet or who
have questions may contact Mr. Brad
Hess by mail (see ADDRESSES, by phone
at 202–482–2969, by fax at 202–482–
4462, or via Internet at
Brad.Hess@mail.doc.gov.
Electronic
Access: the full funding opportunity
announcement for MDCP is available at
https://www.trade.gov/mdcp.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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CFDA: 11.112, Market Development
Cooperator Program.
Eligibility: Trade associations, state
departments of trade and their regional
associations, and non-profit industry
organizations, including export
multiplier organizations such as World
Trade Centers, centers for international
trade development and small business
development centers are eligible to
apply for an MDCP award.
Cost Sharing Requirements:
Applicants must contribute two dollars
for every federal dollar received. At
least 50% of the applicant’s cost share
must be cash. The remaining percentage
of the applicant’s cost share may be cash
or in kind.
Intergovernmental Review:
Applications under this program are not
subject to Executive Order 12372,
‘‘Intergovernmental Review of federal
programs.’’
Limitation of Liability: In no event
will the Department of Commerce or
ITA be responsible for proposal
preparation costs if this program fails to
receive funding or is cancelled because
of other agency priorities. Publication of
this announcement does not obligate the
Department of Commerce or ITA to
award funds for any specific project or
to obligate any available funds.
Evaluation and Selection Procedures:
After receiving the applications, ITA
will screen each one to determine the
applicant’s eligibility to receive an
award. After receiving all applications,
a selection panel composed of at least
three ITA managers will review the
applications using the evaluation
criteria below, score them, and forward
a ranked funding recommendation to
the Assistant Secretary for
Manufacturing and Services. The
evaluation criteria scores assigned by
the panel determine which applications
are recommended for funding. The
Assistant Secretary makes the final
selection of award winners, justifying
any deviation from the selection panel’s
ranked recommendations by application
of the selection factors listed below.
Evaluation Criteria: The selection
panel reviews each eligible application
based on five evaluation criteria. The
evaluation criteria are listed below.
(1) Potential to Strengthen
Competitiveness (20%). This is the
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likelihood of a positive immediate or
longer-term effect of the project on
competitiveness as quantified in exports
and foreign market share.
(2) Performance Measures (20%).
Applicants must provide quantifiable
estimates of how the project will
increase or enhance the U.S. industry’s
competitiveness in the foreign
market(s).
(3) Partnership and Priorities (20%).
This criterion indicates the degree to
which the project initiates or enhances
partnership with ITA and the degree to
which the proposal furthers or is
compatible with ITA’s priorities.
(4) Creativity and Capacity (20%).
Applicants demonstrate creativity,
innovation, and realism in the project
work plan as well as their institutional
capacity to carry out the work plan.
(5) Budget and Sustainability (20%).
This criterion indicates the
reasonableness and effectiveness of the
itemized budget for project activities,
the amount of the cash match that is
readily available, and the probability
that the project can be continued on a
self-sustained basis after the completion
of the award.
The five criteria together constitute
the application score. At 20 points per
criterion, the total possible score is 100.
Selection Factors: The Assistant
Secretary may deviate from the selection
panel’s ranked recommendation only
based on the following factors: (1) The
selection panel’s written assessments,
(2) Degree to which applications satisfy
ITA priorities, (3) Geographic
distribution of the proposed awards, (4)
Diversity of industry sectors and
overseas markets covered by the
proposed awards, (5) Diversity of project
activities represented by the proposed
awards, (6) Avoidance of redundancy
and conflicts with the initiatives of
other federal agencies, and (7)
Availability of funds.
The ITA priorities referred to under
Evaluation Criteria (3) and Selection
Factor (2) are listed below. ITA is
interested in receiving proposals to
promote U.S. exports that include, but
are not limited to, projects that: (1)
Improve the competitiveness of U.S.
manufacturing and service industries by
addressing impediments to innovation
and reducing the cost of doing business
in foreign countries; (2) Increase
competitiveness of U.S. industries in
large markets like China, India, and
Brazil by addressing non-tariff barriers,
especially those related to standards and
intellectual property rights; (3) Help
U.S. industry to capitalize on effective
global supply chain management
strategies; (4) Advance market-based
approaches to energy, clean
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
[A-357-809, A-351-826]
Revocation Pursuant to Second Five-year (``Sunset'') Reviews of
Antidumping Duty Orders: Certain Small Diameter Carbon and Alloy
Seamless Standard, Line and Pressure Pipe from Argentina and Brazil
AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce.
SUMMARY: As a result of the determinations by the International Trade
Commission (``ITC'') that revocation of the antidumping duty orders on
certain small diameter carbon and alloy seamless standard, line and
pressure pipe (``seamless line pipe'') from Argentina and Brazil would
not be likely to lead to a continuation or recurrence of material
injury to an industry in the United States within a reasonably
foreseeable time, the Department of Commerce (``the Department'') is
publishing this notice of revocation of these antidumping duty orders
pursuant to section 751(d)(2) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended
(``the Act'').
EFFECTIVE DATE: July 16, 2006.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dena Crossland or Dana Mermelstein,
AD/CVD Operations, Import Administration, International Trade
Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and
Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-
3362 or (202) 482-1391, respectively.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
On July 16, 2001, at the conclusion of the first sunset review of
these orders, the Department published notice of continuation of these
orders. See Continuation of Antidumping Duty Orders: Certain Seamless
Carbon and Alloy Steel Standard, Line and Pressure Pipe From Argentina,
Brazil, and Germany, 66 FR 37004 (July 16, 2001).
On June 1, 2006, the Department initiated, and the ITC instituted,
sunset reviews of the antidumping duty orders on seamless line pipe
from Argentina, Brazil, and Germany pursuant to section 751(c) of the
Act. See Initiation of Five-year (``Sunset'') Reviews, 71 FR 31153
(June 1, 2006). As a result of its sunset reviews, the Department found
that revocation of the antidumping duty orders would likely lead to
continuation or recurrence of dumping, and notified the ITC of the
magnitude of the margins likely to prevail were the orders to be
revoked. See Certain Small Diameter Carbon and Alloy Seamless Standard,
Line, and Pressure Pipe from Argentina, Brazil and Germany: Final
Results of the Expedited Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders,
71 FR 59079 (October 6, 2006).
On May 2, 2007, the ITC determined, pursuant to section 751(c) of
the Act, that revocation of the antidumping duty orders on seamless
line pipe from Argentina and Brazil would not be likely to lead to a
continuation or recurrence of material injury to an industry in the
United States within a reasonably foreseeable time. The ITC notified
the Department and published its decision on May 8, 2007. See Certain
Seamless Carbon and Alloy Steel Standard, Line, and Pressure Pipe from
Argentina, Brazil, and Germany, 72 FR 26153 (May 8, 2007), and ITC
Publication 3918 (May 2007), Investigation No. 731-TA-707-709 (Second
Review).
Scope of the Order
The scope of this order includes small diameter seamless carbon and
alloy standard, line and pressure pipes (seamless pipes) produced to
the ASTM A-335, ASTM A-106, ASTM A-53 and API 5L specifications and
meeting the physical parameters described below, regardless of
application. The scope of this order also includes all products used in
standard, line, or pressure pipe applications and meeting the physical
parameters below, regardless of specification.
For purposes of this order, seamless pipes are seamless carbon and
alloy (other than stainless) steel pipes, of circular cross-section,
not more than
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114.3 mm (4.5 inches) in outside diameter, regardless of wall
thickness, manufacturing process (hot-finished or cold-drawn), end
finish (plain end, bevelled end, upset end, threaded, or threaded and
coupled), or surface finish. These pipes are commonly known as standard
pipe, line pipe or pressure pipe, depending upon the application. They
may also be used in structural applications. Pipes produced in non-
standard wall thicknesses are commonly referred to as tubes.
The seamless pipes subject to this order are currently classifiable
under subheadings 7304.19.10.20, 7304.19.50.20, 7304.31.60.50,
7304.39.00.16, 7304.39.00.20, 7304.39.00.24, 7304.39.00.28,
7304.39.00.32, 7304.51.50.05, 7304.51.50.60, 7304.59.60.00,
7304.59.80.10, 7304.59.80.15, 7304.59.80.20, and 7304.59.80.25 of the
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS).
The following information further defines the scope of this order,
which covers pipes meeting the physical parameters described above:
Specifications, Characteristics and Uses: Seamless pressure pipes
are intended for the conveyance of water, steam, petrochemicals,
chemicals, oil products, natural gas and other liquids and gasses in
industrial piping systems. They may carry these substances at elevated
pressures and temperatures and may be subject to the application of
external heat. Seamless carbon steel pressure pipe meeting the American
Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standard A-106 may be used in
temperatures of up to 1000 degrees fahrenheit, at various American
Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) code stress levels. Alloy pipes
made to ASTM standard A-335 must be used if temperatures and stress
levels exceed those allowed for A-106 and the ASME codes. Seamless
pressure pipes sold in the United States are commonly produced to the
ASTM A-106 standard.
Seamless standard pipes are most commonly produced to the ASTM A-53
specification and generally are not intended for high temperature
service. They are intended for the low temperature and pressure
conveyance of water, steam, natural gas, air and other liquids and
gasses in plumbing and heating systems, air conditioning units,
automatic sprinkler systems, and other related uses. Standard pipes
(depending on type and code) may carry liquids at elevated temperatures
but must not exceed relevant ASME code requirements.
Seamless line pipes are intended for the conveyance of oil and
natural gas or other fluids in pipe lines. Seamless line pipes are
produced to the API 5L specification.
Seamless pipes are commonly produced and certified to meet ASTM A-
106, ASTM A-53 and API 5L specifications. Such triple certification of
pipes is common because all pipes meeting the stringent A-106
specification necessarily meet the API 5L and ASTM A-53 specifications.
Pipes meeting the API 5L specification necessarily meet the ASTM A-53
specification. However, pipes meeting the A-53 or API 5L specifications
do not necessarily meet the A-106 specification. To avoid maintaining
separate production runs and separate inventories, manufacturers triple
certify the pipes. Since distributors sell the vast majority of this
product, they can thereby maintain a single inventory to service all
customers.
The primary application of ASTM A-106 pressure pipes and triple
certified pipes is in pressure piping systems by refineries,
petrochemical plants and chemical plants. Other applications are in
power generation plants (electrical-fossil fuel or nuclear), and in
some oil field uses (on shore and off shore) such as for separator
lines, gathering lines and metering runs. A minor application of this
product is for use as oil and gas distribution lines for commercial
applications. These applications constitute the majority of the market
for the subject seamless pipes. However, A-106 pipes may be used in
some boiler applications.
The scope of this order includes all seamless pipe meeting the
physical parameters described above and produced to one of the
specifications listed above, regardless of application, and whether or
not also certified to a non-covered specification. Standard, line and
pressure applications and the above-listed specifications are defining
characteristics of the scope of this order. Therefore, seamless pipes
meeting the physical description above, but not produced to the A-335,
A-106, A-53, or API 5L standards shall be covered if used in a
standard, line or pressure application.
For example, there are certain other ASTM specifications of pipe
which, because of overlapping characteristics, could potentially be
used in A-106 applications. These specifications generally include A-
162, A-192, A-210, A-333, and A-524. When such pipes are used in a
standard, line or pressure pipe application, such products are covered
by the scope of this order.
Specifically excluded from this order are boiler tubing and
mechanical tubing, if such products are not produced to A-335, A-106,
A-53 or API 5L specifications and are not used in standard, line or
pressure applications. In addition, finished and unfinished OCTG are
excluded from the scope of this order, if covered by the scope of
another antidumping duty order from the same country. If not covered by
such an OCTG order, finished and unfinished OCTG are included in this
scope when used in standard, line or pressure applications. Finally,
also excluded from this order are redraw hollows for cold-drawing when
used in the production of cold-drawn pipe or tube.
Although the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and
customs purposes, our written description of the scope of this order is
dispositive.
Revocation of Antidumping Duty Orders
As a result of the determinations by the ITC that revocation of
these antidumping duty orders is not likely to lead to continuation or
recurrence of material injury to an industry in the United States, the
Department is revoking the antidumping duty orders on seamless line
pipe from Argentina and Brazil, pursuant to sections 751(c) and 751(d)
of the Act. Pursuant to section 751(d)(2) of the Act and 19 CFR
351.222(i)(2)(i), the effective date of revocation is July 16, 2006
(i.e., the fifth anniversary of the date of publication in the Federal
Register of the Continuation Notice). The Department will notify U.S.
Customs and Border Protection to discontinue suspension of liquidation
and collection of cash deposits on entries of the subject merchandise
entered or withdrawn from warehouse on or after July 16, 2006, the
effective date of revocation of the antidumping duty orders. The
Department will complete any pending administrative reviews of these
orders and will conduct administrative reviews of subject merchandise
entered prior to the effective date of revocation in response to
appropriately filed requests for review.
This notice also serves as the only reminder to parties subject to
administrative protective order (``APO'') of their responsibility
concerning the return/destruction or conversion to judicial protective
order of proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with
19 CFR 351.305(a)(3). Failure to comply is a violation of the APO which
may be subject to sanctions.
These revocations pursuant to five-year sunset reviews and this
notice are in accordance with sections 751(c) and 751(d)(2) of the Act
and are published pursuant to section 777(i)(1) of the Act.
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Dated: May 11, 2007.
David M. Spooner,
Assistant Secretary for Import Administration.
[FR Doc. E7-9638 Filed 5-17-07; 8:45 am]
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