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BILLING CODE 4310–70–P
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
COMMISSION
[Investigation No. 731–TA–1123 (Final)]
Steel Wire Garment Hangers From
China
United States International
Trade Commission.
ACTION: Scheduling of the final phase of
an antidumping investigation.
AGENCY:
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SUMMARY: The Commission hereby gives
notice of the scheduling of the final
phase of antidumping investigation No.
731–TA–1123 (Final) under section
735(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19
U.S.C. 1673d(b)) (the Act) to determine
whether an industry in the United
States is materially injured or
threatened with material injury, or the
establishment of an industry in the
United States is materially retarded, by
reason of less-than-fair-value imports
from China of steel wire garment
hangers, provided for in subheading
7326.20 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States.1
1 For purposes of this investigation, the
Department of Commerce has defined the subject
merchandise as ‘‘steel wire garment hangers,
fabricated from carbon steel wire, whether or not
galvanized or painted, whether or not coated with
latex or epoxy or similar gripping materials, and/
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For further information concerning
the conduct of this phase of the
investigation, hearing procedures, and
rules of general application, consult the
Commission’s Rules of Practice and
Procedure, part 201, subparts A through
E (19 CFR part 201), and part 207,
subparts A and C (19 CFR part 207).
EFFECTIVE DATE: March 25, 2008.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Gabriel Ellenberger (202–205–3289),
Office of Investigations, U.S.
International Trade Commission, 500 E
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20436.
Hearing-impaired persons can obtain
information on this matter by contacting
the Commission’s TDD terminal on 202–
205–1810. Persons with mobility
impairments who will need special
assistance in gaining access to the
Commission should contact the Office
of the Secretary at 202–205–2000.
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.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background.—The final phase of this
investigation is being scheduled as a
result of an affirmative preliminary
determination by the Department of
Commerce that imports of steel wire
garment hangers from China are being
sold in the United States at less than fair
value within the meaning of section 733
of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1673b). The
investigation was requested in a petition
filed on July 31, 2007, by M&B Metal
Products Company, Inc., Leeds, AL.
Participation in the investigation and
public service list.—Persons, including
industrial users of the subject
merchandise and, if the merchandise is
sold at the retail level, representative
consumer organizations, wishing to
participate in the final phase of this
investigation as parties must file an
entry of appearance with the Secretary
to the Commission, as provided in
section 201.11 of the Commission’s
rules, no later than 21 days prior to the
hearing date specified in this notice. A
party that filed a notice of appearance
during the preliminary phase of the
investigation need not file an additional
notice of appearance during this final
phase. The Secretary will maintain a
or whether or not fashioned with paper covers or
capes (with or without printing) and/or nonslip
features such as saddles or tubes. These products
may also be referred to by a commercial
designation, such as shirt, suit, strut, caped, or latex
(industrial) hangers. Specifically excluded from the
scope of this investigation are wooden, plastic, and
other garment hangers that are classified under
separate subheadings of the HTSUS.’’
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public service list containing the names
and addresses of all persons, or their
representatives, who are parties to the
investigation.
Limited disclosure of business
proprietary information (BPI) under an
administrative protective order (APO)
and BPI service list.—Pursuant to
section 207.7(a) of the Commission’s
rules, the Secretary will make BPI
gathered in the final phase of this
investigation available to authorized
applicants under the APO issued in the
investigation, provided that the
application is made no later than 21
days prior to the hearing date specified
in this notice. Authorized applicants
must represent interested parties, as
defined by 19 U.S.C. 1677(9), who are
parties to the investigation. A party
granted access to BPI in the preliminary
phase of the investigation need not
reapply for such access. A separate
service list will be maintained by the
Secretary for those parties authorized to
receive BPI under the APO.
Staff report.—The prehearing staff
report in the final phase of this
investigation will be placed in the
nonpublic record on May 29, 2008, and
a public version will be issued
thereafter, pursuant to section 207.22 of
the Commission’s rules.
Hearing.—The Commission will hold
a hearing in connection with the final
phase of this investigation beginning at
9:30 a.m. on June 12, 2008, at the U.S.
International Trade Commission
Building. Requests to appear at the
hearing should be filed in writing with
the Secretary to the Commission on or
before June 6, 2008. A nonparty who has
testimony that may aid the
Commission’s deliberations may request
permission to present a short statement
at the hearing. All parties and
nonparties desiring to appear at the
hearing and make oral presentations
should attend a prehearing conference
to be held at 9:30 a.m. on June 10, 2008,
at the U.S. International Trade
Commission Building. Oral testimony
and written materials to be submitted at
the public hearing are governed by
sections 201.6(b)(2), 201.13(f), and
207.24 of the Commission’s rules.
Parties must submit any request to
present a portion of their hearing
testimony in camera no later than 7
business days prior to the date of the
hearing.
Written submissions.—Each party
who is an interested party shall submit
a prehearing brief to the Commission.
Prehearing briefs must conform with the
provisions of section 207.23 of the
Commission’s rules; the deadline for
filing is June 5, 2008. Parties may also
file written testimony in connection
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with their presentation at the hearing, as
provided in section 207.24 of the
Commission’s rules, and posthearing
briefs, which must conform with the
provisions of section 207.25 of the
Commission’s rules. The deadline for
filing posthearing briefs is June 19,
2008; witness testimony must be filed
no later than three days before the
hearing. In addition, any person who
has not entered an appearance as a party
to the investigation may submit a
written statement of information
pertinent to the subject of the
investigation, including statements of
support or opposition to the petition, on
or before June 19, 2008. On July 9, 2008,
the Commission will make available to
parties all information on which they
have not had an opportunity to
comment. Parties may submit final
comments on this information on or
before July 11, 2008, but such final
comments must not contain new factual
information and must otherwise comply
with section 207.30 of the Commission’s
rules. All written submissions must
conform with the provisions of section
201.8 of the Commission’s rules; any
submissions that contain BPI must also
conform with the requirements of
sections 201.6, 207.3, and 207.7 of the
Commission’s rules. The Commission’s
rules do not authorize filing of
submissions with the Secretary by
facsimile or electronic means, except to
the extent permitted by section 201.8 of
the Commission’s rules, as amended, 67
FR 68036 (November 8, 2002). Even
where electronic filing of a document is
permitted, certain documents must also
be filed in paper form, as specified in II
(C) of the Commission’s Handbook on
Electronic Filing Procedures, 67 FR
68168, 68173 (November 8, 2002).
Additional written submissions to the
Commission, including requests
pursuant to section 201.12 of the
Commission’s rules, shall not be
accepted unless good cause is shown for
accepting such submissions, or unless
the submission is pursuant to a specific
request by a Commissioner or
Commission staff.
In accordance with sections 201.16(c)
and 207.3 of the Commission’s rules,
each document filed by a party to the
investigation must be served on all other
parties to the investigation (as identified
by either the public or BPI service list),
and a certificate of service must be
timely filed. The Secretary will not
accept a document for filing without a
certificate of service.
Authority: This investigation is being
conducted under authority of title VII of the
Tariff Act of 1930; this notice is published
pursuant to section 207.21 of the
Commission’s rules.
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By order of the Commission.
Issued: March 31, 2008.
Marilyn R. Abbott,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. E8–7011 Filed 4–3–08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7020–02–P
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
COMMISSION
[Investigation No. 731–TA–749 (Second
Review)]
Persulfates From China
Determination
On the basis of the record 1 developed
in the subject five-year review, the
United States International Trade
Commission (Commission) determines,
pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff
Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1675(c)), that
revocation of the antidumping duty
order on persulfates from China would
be likely to lead to continuation or
recurrence of material injury to an
industry in the United States within a
reasonably foreseeable time.
Background
The Commission instituted this
review on November 1, 2007 (72 FR
61907) and determined on February 4,
2008 that it would conduct an expedited
review (73 FR 8903, February 15, 2008).
The Commission transmitted its
determination in this investigation to
the Secretary of Commerce on March 31,
2008. The views of the Commission are
contained in USITC Publication 3988
(March 2008), entitled Persulfates from
China: Investigation No. 731–TA–749
(Second Review).
By order of the Commission.
Issued: March 31, 2008.
Marilyn R. Abbott,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. E8–7010 Filed 4–3–08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7020–02–P
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
COMMISSION
[Inv. No. 337–TA–643]
In the Matter of Certain Cigarettes and
Packaging Thereof; Notice of
Investigation
U.S. International Trade
Commission.
ACTION: Institution of investigation
pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 1337.
AGENCY:
1 The record is defined in sec. 207.2(f) of the
Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19
CFR 207.2(f)).
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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that a
complaint was filed with the U.S.
International Trade Commission on
March 5, 2008, under section 337 of the
Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19
U.S.C. 1337, on behalf of Philip Morris
USA Inc. of Richmond, Virginia. A
supplement to the complaint was filed
on March 26, 2008. The complaint, as
supplemented, alleges violations of
section 337 based upon the importation
into the United States, the sale for
importation, and the sale within the
United States after importation of
certain cigarettes and packaging thereof
that infringe U.S. Trademark
Registration Nos. 68,502; 938,510;
1,039,412; 1,544,782; 1,651,628;
378,340; 865,627; 1,164,854; 894,450;
912,374; 912,375; 1,227,743; 1,897,685;
and 1,602,699. The complaint, as
supplemented, further alleges that an
industry in the United States exists as
required by subsection (a)(2) of section
337.
The complainant requests that the
Commission institute an investigation
and, after the investigation, issue an
exclusion order and cease and desist
orders.
ADDRESSES: The complaint and
supplement, except for any confidential
information contained therein, are
available for inspection during official
business hours (8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.)
in the Office of the Secretary, U.S.
International Trade Commission, 500 E
Street, SW., Room 112, Washington, DC
20436, telephone 202–205–2000.
Hearing impaired individuals are
advised that information on this matter
can be obtained by contacting the
Commission’s TDD terminal on 202–
205–1810. Persons with mobility
impairments who will need special
assistance in gaining access to the
Commission should contact the Office
of the Secretary at 202–205–2000.
General information concerning the
Commission may also be obtained by
accessing its internet server at 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Kecia J. Reynolds, Esq., Office of Unfair
Import Investigations, U.S. International
Trade Commission, telephone (202)
205–2580.
Authority: The authority for institution of
this investigation is contained in section 337
of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, and
in section 210.10 of the Commission’s Rules
of Practice and Procedure, 19 CFR 210.10
(2007).
Scope of Investigation: Having
considered the complaint, the U.S.
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
[Investigation No. 731-TA-1123 (Final)]
Steel Wire Garment Hangers From China
AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission.
ACTION: Scheduling of the final phase of an antidumping investigation.
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SUMMARY: The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of the
final phase of antidumping investigation No. 731-TA-1123 (Final) under
section 735(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1673d(b)) (the Act)
to determine whether an industry in the United States is materially
injured or threatened with material injury, or the establishment of an
industry in the United States is materially retarded, by reason of
less-than-fair-value imports from China of steel wire garment hangers,
provided for in subheading 7326.20 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of
the United States.\1\
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\1\ For purposes of this investigation, the Department of
Commerce has defined the subject merchandise as ``steel wire garment
hangers, fabricated from carbon steel wire, whether or not
galvanized or painted, whether or not coated with latex or epoxy or
similar gripping materials, and/or whether or not fashioned with
paper covers or capes (with or without printing) and/or nonslip
features such as saddles or tubes. These products may also be
referred to by a commercial designation, such as shirt, suit, strut,
caped, or latex (industrial) hangers. Specifically excluded from the
scope of this investigation are wooden, plastic, and other garment
hangers that are classified under separate subheadings of the
HTSUS.''
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For further information concerning the conduct of this phase of the
investigation, hearing procedures, and rules of general application,
consult the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, part 201,
subparts A through E (19 CFR part 201), and part 207, subparts A and C
(19 CFR part 207).
EFFECTIVE DATE: March 25, 2008.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gabriel Ellenberger (202-205-3289),
Office of Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20436.
Hearing-impaired persons can obtain information on this matter by
contacting the Commission's TDD terminal on 202-205-1810. Persons with
mobility impairments who will need special assistance in gaining access
to the Commission should contact the Office of the Secretary at 202-
205-2000. 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.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background.--The final phase of this investigation is being
scheduled as a result of an affirmative preliminary determination by
the Department of Commerce that imports of steel wire garment hangers
from China are being sold in the United States at less than fair value
within the meaning of section 733 of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1673b). The
investigation was requested in a petition filed on July 31, 2007, by
M&B Metal Products Company, Inc., Leeds, AL.
Participation in the investigation and public service list.--
Persons, including industrial users of the subject merchandise and, if
the merchandise is sold at the retail level, representative consumer
organizations, wishing to participate in the final phase of this
investigation as parties must file an entry of appearance with the
Secretary to the Commission, as provided in section 201.11 of the
Commission's rules, no later than 21 days prior to the hearing date
specified in this notice. A party that filed a notice of appearance
during the preliminary phase of the investigation need not file an
additional notice of appearance during this final phase. The Secretary
will maintain a public service list containing the names and addresses
of all persons, or their representatives, who are parties to the
investigation.
Limited disclosure of business proprietary information (BPI) under
an administrative protective order (APO) and BPI service list.--
Pursuant to section 207.7(a) of the Commission's rules, the Secretary
will make BPI gathered in the final phase of this investigation
available to authorized applicants under the APO issued in the
investigation, provided that the application is made no later than 21
days prior to the hearing date specified in this notice. Authorized
applicants must represent interested parties, as defined by 19 U.S.C.
1677(9), who are parties to the investigation. A party granted access
to BPI in the preliminary phase of the investigation need not reapply
for such access. A separate service list will be maintained by the
Secretary for those parties authorized to receive BPI under the APO.
Staff report.--The prehearing staff report in the final phase of
this investigation will be placed in the nonpublic record on May 29,
2008, and a public version will be issued thereafter, pursuant to
section 207.22 of the Commission's rules.
Hearing.--The Commission will hold a hearing in connection with the
final phase of this investigation beginning at 9:30 a.m. on June 12,
2008, at the U.S. International Trade Commission Building. Requests to
appear at the hearing should be filed in writing with the Secretary to
the Commission on or before June 6, 2008. A nonparty who has testimony
that may aid the Commission's deliberations may request permission to
present a short statement at the hearing. All parties and nonparties
desiring to appear at the hearing and make oral presentations should
attend a prehearing conference to be held at 9:30 a.m. on June 10,
2008, at the U.S. International Trade Commission Building. Oral
testimony and written materials to be submitted at the public hearing
are governed by sections 201.6(b)(2), 201.13(f), and 207.24 of the
Commission's rules. Parties must submit any request to present a
portion of their hearing testimony in camera no later than 7 business
days prior to the date of the hearing.
Written submissions.--Each party who is an interested party shall
submit a prehearing brief to the Commission. Prehearing briefs must
conform with the provisions of section 207.23 of the Commission's
rules; the deadline for filing is June 5, 2008. Parties may also file
written testimony in connection
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with their presentation at the hearing, as provided in section 207.24
of the Commission's rules, and posthearing briefs, which must conform
with the provisions of section 207.25 of the Commission's rules. The
deadline for filing posthearing briefs is June 19, 2008; witness
testimony must be filed no later than three days before the hearing. In
addition, any person who has not entered an appearance as a party to
the investigation may submit a written statement of information
pertinent to the subject of the investigation, including statements of
support or opposition to the petition, on or before June 19, 2008. On
July 9, 2008, the Commission will make available to parties all
information on which they have not had an opportunity to comment.
Parties may submit final comments on this information on or before July
11, 2008, but such final comments must not contain new factual
information and must otherwise comply with section 207.30 of the
Commission's rules. All written submissions must conform with the
provisions of section 201.8 of the Commission's rules; any submissions
that contain BPI must also conform with the requirements of sections
201.6, 207.3, and 207.7 of the Commission's rules. The Commission's
rules do not authorize filing of submissions with the Secretary by
facsimile or electronic means, except to the extent permitted by
section 201.8 of the Commission's rules, as amended, 67 FR 68036
(November 8, 2002). Even where electronic filing of a document is
permitted, certain documents must also be filed in paper form, as
specified in II (C) of the Commission's Handbook on Electronic Filing
Procedures, 67 FR 68168, 68173 (November 8, 2002).
Additional written submissions to the Commission, including
requests pursuant to section 201.12 of the Commission's rules, shall
not be accepted unless good cause is shown for accepting such
submissions, or unless the submission is pursuant to a specific request
by a Commissioner or Commission staff.
In accordance with sections 201.16(c) and 207.3 of the Commission's
rules, each document filed by a party to the investigation must be
served on all other parties to the investigation (as identified by
either the public or BPI service list), and a certificate of service
must be timely filed. The Secretary will not accept a document for
filing without a certificate of service.
Authority: This investigation is being conducted under authority
of title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930; this notice is published
pursuant to section 207.21 of the Commission's rules.
By order of the Commission.
Issued: March 31, 2008.
Marilyn R. Abbott,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. E8-7011 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am]
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