Certain Polyester Staple Fiber From China, 30394-30395 [E7-10409]

Download as PDF sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES 30394 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 104 / Thursday, May 31, 2007 / Notices these reviews may be viewed on the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background.—On April 9, 2007, the Commission determined that responses to its notice of institution of the subject five-year reviews were such that full reviews pursuant to section 751(c)(5) of the Act should proceed (72 FR 27151, May 14, 2007). A record of the Commissioners’ votes, the Commission’s statement on adequacy, and any individual Commissioner’s statements are available from the Office of the Secretary and at the Commission’s Web site. 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E7–10410 Filed 5–30–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 731–TA–1104 (Final)] Certain Polyester Staple Fiber From China Determination On the basis of the record 1 developed in the subject investigation, the United States International Trade Commission (Commission) determines, pursuant to section 735(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. § 1673d(b)) (the Act), that an industry in the United States is materially injured by reason of imports from China of certain polyester staple fiber, provided for in subheading 5503.20.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that have been found by the Department of Commerce (Commerce) to be sold in the United States at less than fair value 1 The record is defined in sec. 207.2(f) of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR § 207.2(f)). E:\FR\FM\31MYN1.SGM 31MYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 104 / Thursday, May 31, 2007 / Notices (LTFV). The Commission finds that critical circumstances do not exist with respect to subject imports from China. Background The Commission instituted this investigation effective June 23, 2006, following receipt of a petition filed with the Commission and Commerce by DAK Americas, LLC, Charlotte, NC; Nan Ya Plastics Corporation, America, Lake City, SC; and Wellman, Inc., Shrewsbury, NJ. The final phase of the investigation was scheduled by the Commission following notification of a preliminary determination by Commerce that imports of certain polyester staple fiber from China were being sold at LTFV within the meaning of section 733(b) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1673b(b)). Notice of the scheduling of the final phase of the Commission’s investigation and of a public hearing to be held in connection therewith was given by posting copies of the notice in the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, Washington, DC, and by publishing the notice in the Federal Register on January 11, 2007 (72 FR 1341). The hearing was held in Washington, DC, on March 13, 2007, and all persons who requested the opportunity were permitted to appear in person or by counsel. The Commission transmitted its determination in this investigation to the Secretary of Commerce on May 24, 2007. The views of the Commission are contained in USITC Publication 3922 (June 2007), entitled Certain Polyester Staple Fiber from China: Investigation No. 731–TA–1104 (Final). By order of the Commission. Issued: May 24, 2007. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E7–10409 Filed 5–30–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of the Secretary Submission for OMB Review: Comment Request sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES May 24, 2007. The Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted the following public information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). A copy of this ICR, with applicable supporting VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:01 May 30, 2007 Jkt 211001 documentation, may be obtained at https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain, or contact Ira Mills on 202– 693–4122 (this is not a toll-free number) or E-mail: Mills.Ira@dol.gov. 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Frequency: On occasion. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit; Not-for-profit institutions; Farms; Federal Government; and State, Local, or Tribal Government. Type of Response: Reporting. Number of Respondents: 3,600. Annual Responses: 3,600. Average Response time: 15 minutes. Total Annual Burden Hours: 900. Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: $54,270. Total Annual Costs (operating/ maintaining systems or purchasing services): $575,254. Description: The U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), under the Omnibus Appropriations Resolution, 2003, Public Law 1087; Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2001, Public Law 106–554, 29 U.S.C. 557b, proposes to conduct a PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 30395 survey of employers’ perceptions on the employment of people with disabilities. 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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 104 (Thursday, May 31, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 30394-30395]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-10409]


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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation No. 731-TA-1104 (Final)]


Certain Polyester Staple Fiber From China

Determination

    On the basis of the record \1\ developed in the subject 
investigation, the United States International Trade Commission 
(Commission) determines, pursuant to section 735(b) of the Tariff Act 
of 1930 (19 U.S.C. Sec.  1673d(b)) (the Act), that an industry in the 
United States is materially injured by reason of imports from China of 
certain polyester staple fiber, provided for in subheading 5503.20.00 
of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that have been 
found by the Department of Commerce (Commerce) to be sold in the United 
States at less than fair value

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(LTFV). The Commission finds that critical circumstances do not exist 
with respect to subject imports from China.
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    \1\ The record is defined in sec. 207.2(f) of the Commission's 
Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR Sec.  207.2(f)).
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Background

    The Commission instituted this investigation effective June 23, 
2006, following receipt of a petition filed with the Commission and 
Commerce by DAK Americas, LLC, Charlotte, NC; Nan Ya Plastics 
Corporation, America, Lake City, SC; and Wellman, Inc., Shrewsbury, NJ. 
The final phase of the investigation was scheduled by the Commission 
following notification of a preliminary determination by Commerce that 
imports of certain polyester staple fiber from China were being sold at 
LTFV within the meaning of section 733(b) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 
1673b(b)). Notice of the scheduling of the final phase of the 
Commission's investigation and of a public hearing to be held in 
connection therewith was given by posting copies of the notice in the 
Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 
Washington, DC, and by publishing the notice in the Federal Register on 
January 11, 2007 (72 FR 1341). The hearing was held in Washington, DC, 
on March 13, 2007, and all persons who requested the opportunity were 
permitted to appear in person or by counsel.
    The Commission transmitted its determination in this investigation 
to the Secretary of Commerce on May 24, 2007. The views of the 
Commission are contained in USITC Publication 3922 (June 2007), 
entitled Certain Polyester Staple Fiber from China: Investigation No. 
731-TA-1104 (Final).

    By order of the Commission.

     Issued: May 24, 2007.
Marilyn R. Abbott,
Secretary to the Commission.
 [FR Doc. E7-10409 Filed 5-30-07; 8:45 am]
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