Forged Stainless Steel Flanges from India: Extension of Time Limits for Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty New Shipper Review, 14958-14959 [E8-5658]

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E8–5660 Filed 3–19–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–BS–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Foreign–Trade Zones Board [Doc. 3–2007] Review of Sourcing Change, Foreign– Trade Subzone 43D, Perrigo Company, Allegan, Michigan, (Ibuprofen Products) Pursuant to 15 CFR Sec. 400.27(d)(3) (vii)(B), the Foreign–Trade Zones Board (the Board) is making available for public inspection and comment the February 25, 2008, submission of the Perrigo Company (Perrigo) in the Board’s review of the company’s sourcing change (FTZ Doc. 3–2007). A copy of Perrigo’s submission is available PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 at the Office of the Executive Secretary, Foreign–Trade Zones Board, U.S. Department of Commerce, Room 2111, 1401 Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. 20230. Comments on Perrigo’s submission (original and 3 copies) shall be addressed to the Board’s Executive Secretary at the address above. The closing period for their receipt is April 21, 2008. Rebuttal comments in response to material submitted during the foregoing period may be submitted during the subsequent 15–day period (to May 5, 2008). Dated: March 13, 2008. Andrew McGilvray, Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. E8–5665 Filed 3–19–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–533–809] Forged Stainless Steel Flanges from India: Extension of Time Limits for Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty New Shipper Review Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. EFFECTIVE DATE: March 20, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Fred Baker or Robert James, AD/CVD Enforcement Office 7, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–2924 or (202) 482– 0649, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: AGENCY: Background On October 4, 2007, the Department published a notice of initiation of an antidumping duty new shipper review of forged stainless steel flanges from India. See Forged Stainless Steel Flanges from India: Notice of Initiation of Antidumping Duty New Shipper Review, 72 FR 56723 (October 4, 2007). This new shipper review covers Hot Metal Forge (India) Pvt. Ltd. (Hot Metal) and the period February 1, 2007 through July 31, 2007. The preliminary results for this new shipper administrative review are currently due no later than March 26, 2008. Extension of Time Limits for Preliminary Results Section 751(a)(2)(B)(iv) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), E:\FR\FM\20MRN1.SGM 20MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 55 / Thursday, March 20, 2008 / Notices requires the Department to complete the preliminary results of a new shipper administrative review within 180 days after the date on which the review is initiated. However, if the Department concludes that the case is extraordinarily complicated, it may extend the 180–day period to 300 days. Due to the complexity of the issues the Department finds that it is not practicable to complete the preliminary results within the normal 180–day deadline. The issues include the unusual circumstances surrounding Hot Metal’s third–country sales, the evaluation of the bona fide nature of Hot Metal’s sales, and the need to conduct additional analysis of its reported cost of manufacturing. As a result, the Department must extend the deadline for the preliminary results of this new shipper administrative review to permit the collection and analysis of additional information concerning Hot Metal’s sales processes in both the U.S. and comparison markets, and also concerning its reported cost of manufacture. Therefore, in accordance with section 751(a)(2)(B)(iv) of the Act,the Department is extending the time limits for completion of the preliminary results of this new shipper administrative review until no later than July 24, 2008, which is 300 days from the date of initiation of this review. We intend to issue the final results of this review no later than 90 days after publication of the preliminary results. This notice is issued and published in accordance with sections 751(a)(3)(A) and 777(i)(1) of the Act. Dated: March 14, 2008. Stephen J. Claeys, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. E8–5658 Filed 3–19–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DR–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration A–533–809 Notice of Initiation of Antidumping Duty Changed Circumstances Review: Certain Forged Stainless Steel Flanges from India Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce SUMMARY: In response to a request by Isibars, Ltd. (Isibars), and pursuant to section 751(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act) and 19 CFR 351.216 and 351.221(c)(3), the mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES AGENCY: VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:44 Mar 19, 2008 Jkt 214001 Department is initiating a changed circumstances review of the antidumping duty order on forged stainless steel flanges from India. This review will determine whether India Steel Works, Ltd. (India Steel) is the successor–in-interest to Isibars. EFFECTIVE DATE: March 20, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Fred Baker or Robert James, AD/CVD Operations, Office 7, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–2924 and (202) 482–0649, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On February 9, 1994, the Department published in the Federal Register the antidumping duty order on certain forged stainless steel flanges from India. See Amended Final Determination and Antidumping Duty Order; Certain Forged Stainless Steel Flanges From India, 59 FR 5994, (February 9, 1994). Pursuant to a February 28, 2003, request from Isibars, the Department conducted an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on flanges from India. On March 5, 2004, the Department published the final results of the administrative review, determining that a dumping margin of zero percent existed for Isibars for the period February 1, 2002, through January 31, 2003. See Certain Forged Stainless Steel Flanges from India; Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, 69 FR 10409 (March 5, 2004). On February 26, 2008, Isibars filed a request for a changed circumstances administrative review of the antidumping duty order on flanges from India, claiming that Isibars has changed its name to India Steel. Isibars requested that the Department determine whether India Steel is the successor–in-interest to Isibars, in accordance with section 751(b) of the Act, and 19 CFR 351.216 (2007). In addition, Isibars submitted documentation from the government of India related to its name change. In response to Isibars’ request, the Department is initiating a changed circumstances review of this order. Scope of the Order The products covered by this order are certain forged stainless steel flanges, both finished and not finished, generally manufactured to specification ASTM A–182, and made in alloys such as 304, 304L, 316, and 316L. The scope includes five general types of flanges. PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 14959 They are weld–neck, used for butt–weld line connection; threaded, used for threaded line connections; slip–on and lap joint, used with stub–ends/butt– weld line connections; socket weld, used to fit pipe into a machined recession; and blind, used to seal off a line. The sizes of the flanges within the scope range generally from one to six inches; however, all sizes of the above– described merchandise are included in the scope. Specifically excluded from the scope of this order are cast stainless steel flanges. Cast stainless steel flanges generally are manufactured to specification ASTM A–351. The flanges subject to this order are currently classifiable under subheadings 7307.21.1000 and 7307.21.5000 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS). Although the HTS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the merchandise under review is dispositive of whether or not the merchandise is covered by the scope of the order. Initiation of Antidumping Duty Changed Circumstances Review Pursuant to section 751(b)(1) of the Act, the Department will conduct a changed circumstances review upon receipt of a request from an interested party or receipt of information concerning an antidumping duty order which shows changed circumstances exist to warrant a review of the order. On February 26, 2008, Isibars submitted its request for a changed circumstances review. With this request, Isibars submitted certain information related to its claim that Isibars changed its name to India Steel. Based on the information Isibars submitted regarding a name change, the Department has determined that changed circumstances sufficient to warrant a review exist. See 19 CFR 351.216(d). In antidumping duty changed circumstances reviews involving a successor–in-interest determination, the Department typically examines several factors including, but not limited to’ (1) management; (2) production facilities; (3) supplier relationships; and (4) customer base. See Brass Sheet and Strip from Canada: Final Results of Antidumping Administrative Review, 57 FR 20460, 20462 (May 13, 1992) and Certain Cut–to-Length Carbon Steel Plate from Romania: Initiation and Preliminary Results of Changed Circumstances Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, 70 FR 22847 (May 3, 2005) (Plate from Romania). While no single factor or combination of factors will necessarily be dispositive, the Department generally will consider the new company to be the successor to E:\FR\FM\20MRN1.SGM 20MRN1

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration

[A-533-809]


Forged Stainless Steel Flanges from India: Extension of Time 
Limits for Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty New Shipper Review

AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, 
Department of Commerce.

EFFECTIVE DATE: March 20, 2008.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Fred Baker or Robert James, AD/CVD 
Enforcement Office 7, Import Administration, International Trade 
Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14\th\ Street and 
Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-2924 
or (202) 482-0649, respectively.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    On October 4, 2007, the Department published a notice of initiation 
of an antidumping duty new shipper review of forged stainless steel 
flanges from India. See Forged Stainless Steel Flanges from India: 
Notice of Initiation of Antidumping Duty New Shipper Review, 72 FR 
56723 (October 4, 2007). This new shipper review covers Hot Metal Forge 
(India) Pvt. Ltd. (Hot Metal) and the period February 1, 2007 through 
July 31, 2007. The preliminary results for this new shipper 
administrative review are currently due no later than March 26, 2008.

Extension of Time Limits for Preliminary Results

    Section 751(a)(2)(B)(iv) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the 
Act),

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requires the Department to complete the preliminary results of a new 
shipper administrative review within 180 days after the date on which 
the review is initiated. However, if the Department concludes that the 
case is extraordinarily complicated, it may extend the 180-day period 
to 300 days.
    Due to the complexity of the issues the Department finds that it is 
not practicable to complete the preliminary results within the normal 
180-day deadline. The issues include the unusual circumstances 
surrounding Hot Metal's third-country sales, the evaluation of the bona 
fide nature of Hot Metal's sales, and the need to conduct additional 
analysis of its reported cost of manufacturing. As a result, the 
Department must extend the deadline for the preliminary results of this 
new shipper administrative review to permit the collection and analysis 
of additional information concerning Hot Metal's sales processes in 
both the U.S. and comparison markets, and also concerning its reported 
cost of manufacture.
    Therefore, in accordance with section 751(a)(2)(B)(iv) of the 
Act,the Department is extending the time limits for completion of the 
preliminary results of this new shipper administrative review until no 
later than July 24, 2008, which is 300 days from the date of initiation 
of this review. We intend to issue the final results of this review no 
later than 90 days after publication of the preliminary results.
    This notice is issued and published in accordance with sections 
751(a)(3)(A) and 777(i)(1) of the Act.

    Dated: March 14, 2008.
Stephen J. Claeys,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import Administration.
[FR Doc. E8-5658 Filed 3-19-08; 8:45 am]
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