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Download as PDF 63886 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 218 / Tuesday, November 13, 2007 / Notices investigation. We will allow the ITC access to all privileged and business proprietary information in our files, Zhejiang Kingland Pipeline and provided the ITC confirms that it will Technologies Co., Ltd., not disclose such information, either Kingland Group Co., Ltd, Beipublicly or under an administrative jing Kingland Centruy Techprotective order, without the written nologies Co., Zhejiang consent of the Assistant Secretary for Kingland Pipeline Industry Co., Import Administration. Ltd., and Shanxi Kingland Pipeline Co., Ltd. .................... 16.59 In accordance with section 705(b)(2) All Others .................................... 16.59 of the Act, if our final determination is affirmative, the ITC will make its final Sections 703(d) and 705(c)(5)(A) of determination within 45 days after the the Act state that for companies not Department makes its final investigated, we will determine an ‘‘all determination. others’’ rate by weighting the individual Disclosure and Public Comment company subsidy rate of each of the companies investigated by each In accordance with 19 CFR company’s exports of the subject 351.224(b), we will disclose to the merchandise to the United States. parties the calculations for this However, the ‘‘all others’’ rate may not preliminary determination within five include zero and de minimis rates or days of its announcement. Case briefs for this investigation must any rates based solely on the facts be submitted no later than one week available. In this investigation, because after the issuance of the last verification we have only one rate that can be used report. See 19 CFR 351.309(c) (for a to calculate the ‘‘all others’’ rate, further discussion of case briefs). Kingland’s rate, we have assigned that Rebuttal briefs must be filed within five rate to ‘‘all others.’’ days after the deadline for submission of In accordance with sections case briefs, pursuant to 19 CFR 703(d)(1)(B) and (2) of the Act, we are 351.309(d)(1). A list of authorities relied directing CBP to suspend liquidation of all entries of CWP from the PRC that are upon, a table of contents, and an entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, executive summary of issues should accompany any briefs submitted to the for consumption on or after the date of Department. Executive summaries the publication of this notice in the should be limited to five pages total, Federal Register, and to require a cash including footnotes. deposit or bond for such entries of Section 774 of the Act provides that merchandise in the amounts indicated the Department will hold a public above. Moreover, in accordance with hearing to afford interested parties an section 703(e)(2)(A), for Kingland, opportunity to comment on arguments Shuangjie, and for ‘‘all other’’ Chinese exports of CWP, we are directing CBP to raised in case or rebuttal briefs, provided that such a hearing is apply the suspension of liquidation to requested by an interested party. If a any unliquidated entries entered, or request for a hearing is made in this withdrawn from warehouse for investigation, the hearing will consumption, on or after the date 90 tentatively be held two days after the days prior to the date of publication of deadline for submission of the rebuttal this notice in the Federal Register. briefs, pursuant to 19 CFR 351.310(d), at Neither the suspension of liquidation the U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th nor the requirement for a cash deposit Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W., or bond will apply to merchandise Washington, D.C. 20230. Parties should produced and exported by East Pipe confirm by telephone the time, date, and because the Department has preliminarily determined that East Pipe place of the hearing 48 hours before the scheduled time. did not receive any countervailable Interested parties who wish to request subsidies. a hearing, or to participate if one is ITC Notification requested, must submit a written In accordance with section 703(f) of request to the Assistant Secretary for the Act, we will notify the ITC of our Import Administration, U.S. Department determination. In addition, we are of Commerce, Room 1870, within 30 making available to the ITC all non– days of the publication of this notice, privileged and non–proprietary pursuant to 19 CFR 351.310(c). Requests information relating to this should contain: (1) the party’s name, rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with NOTICES Exporter/Manufacturer VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:55 Nov 09, 2007 Net Subsidy Rate Jkt 214001 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 address, and telephone; (2) the number of participants; and (3) a list of the issues to be discussed. Oral presentations will be limited to issues raised in the briefs. This determination is published pursuant to sections 703(f) and 777(i) of the Act. Dated: November 5, 2007. Stephen J. Claeys, Acting Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. E7–22144 Filed 11–9–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration North American Free-Trade Agreement, Article 1904 Binational Panel Reviews NAFTA Secretariat, United States Section, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice of First Request for Panel Review. AGENCY: SUMMARY: On November 6, 2007, Holcim Apasco, S.A. de C.V. filed a First Request for Panel Review with the United States section of the NAFTA Secretariat pursuant to Article 1904 of the North American Free Trade Agreement. Panel review was requested of the Notice of Final Results of the Antidumping Changed Circumstances Review made by the International Trade Administration, respecting Gray Portland Cement and Clinker from Mexico. This determination was published in the Federal Register (72 FR 61863) on November 1, 2007. The NAFTA Secretariat has assigned Case Number USA–MEX–2007–1904–02 to this request. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Caratina L. Alston, United States Secretary, NAFTA Secretariat, Suite 2061, 14th and Constitution Avenue, Washington, DC 20230, (202) 482–5438. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Chapter 19 of the North American Free-Trade Agreement (‘‘Agreement’’) establishes a mechanism to replace domestic judicial review of final determinations in antidumping and countervailing duty cases involving imports from a NAFTA country with review by independent binational panels. When a Request for E:\FR\FM\13NON1.SGM 13NON1 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 218 / Tuesday, November 13, 2007 / Notices Panel Review is filed, a panel is established to act in place of national courts to review expeditiously the final determination to determine whether it conforms with the antidumping or countervailing duty law of the country that made the determination. Under Article 1904 of the Agreement, which came into force on January 1, 1994, the Government of the United States, the Government of Canada and the Government of Mexico established Rules of Procedure for Article 1904 Binational Panel Reviews (‘‘Rules’’). These Rules were published in the Federal Register on February 23, 1994 (59 FR 8686). A first Request for Panel Review was filed with the United States Section of the NAFTA Secretariat, pursuant to Article 1904 of the Agreement, on November 6, 2007, requesting panel review of the Notice of Final Antidumping Changed Circumstances Review described above. The Rules provide that: (a) A Party or interested person may challenge the final determination in whole or in part by filing a Complaint in accordance with Rule 39 within 30 days after the filing of the first Request for Panel Review (the deadline for filing a Complaint is December 6, 2007); (b) a Party, investigating authority or interested person that does not file a Complaint but that intends to appear in support of any reviewable portion of the final determination may participate in the panel review by filing a Notice of Appearance in accordance with Rule 40 within 45 days after the filing of the first Request for Panel Review (the deadline for filing a Notice of Appearance is December 21, 2007); and (c) the panel review shall be limited to the allegations of error of fact or law, including the jurisdiction of the investigating authority, that are set out in the Complaints filed in the panel review and the procedural and substantive defenses raised in the panel review. Dated: November 7, 2007. Caratina L. Alston, United States Secretary, NAFTA Secretariat. [FR Doc. E7–22174 Filed 11–9–07; 8:45 am] rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with NOTICES BILLING CODE 3510–GT–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:30 Nov 09, 2007 Jkt 214001 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XD80 Nominations for the 2008 Annual Sustainable Fisheries Leadership Awards National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; request for nominations. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In 2006, NOAA established the Sustainable Fisheries Leadership Awards Program to annually recognize outstanding performances, achievements and leadership by industries, organizations and individuals who promote best stewardship practices for the sustainable use of living marine resources and ecosystems, and who have fostered change and inspired a stewardship ethic within their community. This notice solicits nominations of qualified individuals for the third annual Sustainable Fisheries Leadership Awards in six award categories listed in this Notice. NMFS has partnered with the Fish for the Future Foundation for this awards program. DATES: Nomination forms and required supporting materials must be received on or before February 11, 2008. ADDRESSES: Nominations should be sent electronically to the Fish for the Future Foundation, nominations@fish4the futurefoundation.org. Nominations can also be mailed to Sustainable Fisheries Leadership Awards, √ Fish for the Future Foundation, 3382 Gunston Road, Alexandria, VA 22302, or faxed to (703) 379–5777. All information and official nomination forms can be accessed electronically at the Fish for the Future Foundation website www.fish4thefuture foundation.org or NMFS website www.nmfs.noaa.gov/awards/. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michele Shea, Fish for the Future Foundation, (703) 379–6101, Michele.Shea@fish4thefuture foundation.org. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Established by NMFS, the Sustainable Fisheries Leadership Awards reflect the values and principles of NOAA and its mission to ensure sustainable management of U.S. fishery resources for the benefit of our Nation. NMFS has partnered with the Fish for the Future Foundation, an Internal Revenue Service-approved non-profit PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 63887 organization, to assist with the awards program. The Fish for the Future Foundation is dedicated to promoting education among the American public on the need for and importance of a vibrant, sustainable fishing industry. The Sustainable Fisheries Leadership Awards Program is open to fishing industry sectors, organizations, individuals, and state, local and federal government agencies and their employees. Organizations, individuals and agencies cannot nominate themselves. A nominee cannot be nominated for more than one award category. International entities or employees of NMFS are not eligible to receive an award under any category. Presenting an award under each of the six categories will be entirely dependent on the pool nominations received and NMFS’ determination of their qualifications. As such, there may be years in which an award is not presented under one or more of the categories. Nominated through a public process, nominees will be considered for the following categories: Special Recognition Award, Stewardship & Sustainability Award, Conservation Partnership Award, Science, Research & Technology Award, Coastal Habitat Restoration Award, and Public Education, Community Service & Media Award. Nominations must be submitted on the official nomination form available at www.nmfs.noaa.gov/awards/ or www.fish4thefuturefoundation.org, and submitted electronically, mailed or faxed to Fish for the Future Foundation (see DATES and ADDRESSES). Relevant supporting materials, not to exceed 10 pages in length, may be submitted along with the nomination form. At least one reference is required however no more than three references or endorsements will be accepted or considered by the review panel. Nominations will be reviewed by the Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee (a federal advisory group established to advise the Secretary of Commerce on living marine resource issues) as well as NMFS leadership, making recommendations to the Assistant Administrator for Fisheries. Final selection of award recipients is made by the Assistant Administrator for Fisheries and the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere. 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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration


North American Free-Trade Agreement, Article 1904 Binational 
Panel Reviews

AGENCY: NAFTA Secretariat, United States Section, International Trade 
Administration, Department of Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of First Request for Panel Review.

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SUMMARY: On November 6, 2007, Holcim Apasco, S.A. de C.V. filed a First 
Request for Panel Review with the United States section of the NAFTA 
Secretariat pursuant to Article 1904 of the North American Free Trade 
Agreement. Panel review was requested of the Notice of Final Results of 
the Antidumping Changed Circumstances Review made by the International 
Trade Administration, respecting Gray Portland Cement and Clinker from 
Mexico. This determination was published in the Federal Register (72 FR 
61863) on November 1, 2007. The NAFTA Secretariat has assigned Case 
Number USA-MEX-2007-1904-02 to this request.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Caratina L. Alston, United States 
Secretary, NAFTA Secretariat, Suite 2061, 14th and Constitution Avenue, 
Washington, DC 20230, (202) 482-5438.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Chapter 19 of the North American Free-Trade 
Agreement (``Agreement'') establishes a mechanism to replace domestic 
judicial review of final determinations in antidumping and 
countervailing duty cases involving imports from a NAFTA country with 
review by independent bi-national panels. When a Request for

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Panel Review is filed, a panel is established to act in place of 
national courts to review expeditiously the final determination to 
determine whether it conforms with the antidumping or countervailing 
duty law of the country that made the determination.
    Under Article 1904 of the Agreement, which came into force on 
January 1, 1994, the Government of the United States, the Government of 
Canada and the Government of Mexico established Rules of Procedure for 
Article 1904 Binational Panel Reviews (``Rules''). These Rules were 
published in the Federal Register on February 23, 1994 (59 FR 8686).
    A first Request for Panel Review was filed with the United States 
Section of the NAFTA Secretariat, pursuant to Article 1904 of the 
Agreement, on November 6, 2007, requesting panel review of the Notice 
of Final Antidumping Changed Circumstances Review described above.
    The Rules provide that:
    (a) A Party or interested person may challenge the final 
determination in whole or in part by filing a Complaint in accordance 
with Rule 39 within 30 days after the filing of the first Request for 
Panel Review (the deadline for filing a Complaint is December 6, 2007);
    (b) a Party, investigating authority or interested person that does 
not file a Complaint but that intends to appear in support of any 
reviewable portion of the final determination may participate in the 
panel review by filing a Notice of Appearance in accordance with Rule 
40 within 45 days after the filing of the first Request for Panel 
Review (the deadline for filing a Notice of Appearance is December 21, 
2007); and
    (c) the panel review shall be limited to the allegations of error 
of fact or law, including the jurisdiction of the investigating 
authority, that are set out in the Complaints filed in the panel review 
and the procedural and substantive defenses raised in the panel review.

    Dated: November 7, 2007.
Caratina L. Alston,
United States Secretary, NAFTA Secretariat.
 [FR Doc. E7-22174 Filed 11-9-07; 8:45 am]
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