Small Diameter Graphite Electrodes From China, 12461 [E8-4491]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 46 / Friday, March 7, 2008 / Notices obtained by contacting the Commission’s TDD terminal on 202– 205–1810. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its Internet server (https://www.usitc.gov). The public record for this investigation may be viewed on the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. On January 14, 2008, the Commission instituted an investigation under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, 19 U.S.C. 1337, based on a complaint filed by International Business Machines Corporation of Armonk, New York (‘‘IBM’’), alleging a violation of section 337 in the importation, sale for importation, and sale within the United States after importation of certain computer products, computer components, and products containing same by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 5,008,829; 5,249,741; and 5,371,852. 73 FR. 2275 (Jan. 14, 2008). The complainant named ASUS Computer International of Fremont, California, and ASUStek Computer, Inc. of Peitou Taipei, Taiwan as respondents. On January 31, 2008, complainant IBM moved for leave to amend the complaint and notice of investigation by adding two additional respondents, Pegatron Technology Corporation and Unihan Technology Corporation, both of Taipei City, Taiwan. On February 12, 2008, the ALJ issued Order No. 4 granting complainant’s motion. No party petitioned for review of the subject ID. The Commission has determined not to review the ID. The authority for the Commission’s determination is contained in section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1337), and in section 210.42(h) of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 210.42(h)). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: By order of the Commission. Issued: March 4, 2008. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E8–4534 Filed 3–6–08; 8:45 am] INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 731–TA–1143 (Preliminary)] Small Diameter Graphite Electrodes From China Determination On the basis of the record1 developed in the subject investigation, the United States International Trade Commission (Commission) determines, pursuant to section 733(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1673b(a)) (the Act), that there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is materially injured by reason of imports from China of small diameter graphite electrodes,2 provided for in subheading 8545.11.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that are alleged to be sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). Commencement of Final Phase Investigation Pursuant to section 207.18 of the Commission’s rules, the Commission also gives notice of the commencement of the final phase of its investigation. The Commission will issue a final phase notice of scheduling, which will be published in the Federal Register as provided in section 207.21 of the Commission’s rules, upon notice from the Department of Commerce (Commerce) of an affirmative preliminary determination in the investigation under section 733(b) of the Act, or, if the preliminary determination is negative, upon notice of an affirmative final determination in that investigation under section 735(a) of the Act. Parties that filed entries of appearance in the preliminary phase of the investigation need not enter a separate appearance for the final phase of the investigation. Industrial users, and, if the merchandise under investigation is sold at the retail level, representative consumer organizations have the right to appear as parties in Commission antidumping and countervailing duty investigations. The Secretary will prepare a public service list containing the names and addresses of all persons, or their representatives, who are parties to the investigation. sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES BILLING CODE 7020–02–P 1 The record is defined in sec. 207.2(f) of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 207.2(f)). 2 Chairman Daniel R. Pearson and Commissioner Dean A. Pinkert made affirmative determinations based on a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is threatened with material injury by reason of subject imports of small diameter graphite electrodes from China that are alleged to be sold in the United States at less than fair value. VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:46 Mar 06, 2008 Jkt 214001 PO 00000 Frm 00095 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 12461 Background On January 17, 2008, a petition was filed with the Commission and Commerce by SGL Carbon LLC, Charlotte, NC and Superior Graphite Co., Chicago, IL, alleging that an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury by reason of LTFV imports of small diameter graphite electrodes from China. Accordingly, effective January 17, 2008, the Commission instituted antidumping duty investigation No. 731–TA–1143 (Preliminary). Notice of the institution of the Commission’s investigation and of a public conference 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 of January 25, 2008 (73 FR 4627). The conference was held in Washington, DC, on February 7, 2008, 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 March 3, 2008. The views of the Commission are contained in USITC Publication 3985 (March 2008), entitled Small Diameter Graphite Electrodes from China: Investigation No. 731–TA–1143 (Preliminary). By order of the Commission. Issued: March 3, 2008. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E8–4491 Filed 3–6–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of Job Corps; Advisory Committee on Job Corps; Meeting Office of Job Corps, Labor Department. ACTION: Notice of Advisory Committee meeting. AGENCY: SUMMARY: On August 22, 2006, the Advisory Committee on Job Corps (ACJC) was established in accordance with the provisions of the Workforce Investment Act and the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The Committee was established to advance Job Crops’ new vision for student achievement aimed at 21st century highgrowth employment. The Committee was established to advance Job Corps’ new vision for student achievement E:\FR\FM\07MRN1.SGM 07MRN1

Agencies

[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 46 (Friday, March 7, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 12461]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-4491]


-----------------------------------------------------------------------

INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation No. 731-TA-1143 (Preliminary)]


Small Diameter Graphite Electrodes 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 733(a) of the Tariff Act 
of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1673b(a)) (the Act), that there is a reasonable 
indication that an industry in the United States is materially injured 
by reason of imports from China of small diameter graphite 
electrodes,\2\ provided for in subheading 8545.11.00 of the Harmonized 
Tariff Schedule of the United States, that are alleged to be sold in 
the United States at less than fair value (LTFV).
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

    \1\ The record is defined in sec. 207.2(f) of the Commission's 
Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 207.2(f)).
    \2\ Chairman Daniel R. Pearson and Commissioner Dean A. Pinkert 
made affirmative determinations based on a reasonable indication 
that an industry in the United States is threatened with material 
injury by reason of subject imports of small diameter graphite 
electrodes from China that are alleged to be sold in the United 
States at less than fair value.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

Commencement of Final Phase Investigation

    Pursuant to section 207.18 of the Commission's rules, the 
Commission also gives notice of the commencement of the final phase of 
its investigation. The Commission will issue a final phase notice of 
scheduling, which will be published in the Federal Register as provided 
in section 207.21 of the Commission's rules, upon notice from the 
Department of Commerce (Commerce) of an affirmative preliminary 
determination in the investigation under section 733(b) of the Act, or, 
if the preliminary determination is negative, upon notice of an 
affirmative final determination in that investigation under section 
735(a) of the Act. Parties that filed entries of appearance in the 
preliminary phase of the investigation need not enter a separate 
appearance for the final phase of the investigation. Industrial users, 
and, if the merchandise under investigation is sold at the retail 
level, representative consumer organizations have the right to appear 
as parties in Commission antidumping and countervailing duty 
investigations. The Secretary will prepare a public service list 
containing the names and addresses of all persons, or their 
representatives, who are parties to the investigation.

Background

    On January 17, 2008, a petition was filed with the Commission and 
Commerce by SGL Carbon LLC, Charlotte, NC and Superior Graphite Co., 
Chicago, IL, alleging that an industry in the United States is 
materially injured or threatened with material injury by reason of LTFV 
imports of small diameter graphite electrodes from China. Accordingly, 
effective January 17, 2008, the Commission instituted antidumping duty 
investigation No. 731-TA-1143 (Preliminary).
    Notice of the institution of the Commission's investigation and of 
a public conference 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 of January 25, 2008 (73 FR 4627). The 
conference was held in Washington, DC, on February 7, 2008, 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 March 3, 2008. The views of the 
Commission are contained in USITC Publication 3985 (March 2008), 
entitled Small Diameter Graphite Electrodes from China: Investigation 
No. 731-TA-1143 (Preliminary).

    By order of the Commission.

    Issued: March 3, 2008.
Marilyn R. Abbott,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. E8-4491 Filed 3-6-08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7020-02-P
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.