Tow-Behind Lawn Groomers From China, 37494-37495 [E8-14840]

Download as PDF sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES 37494 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 127 / Tuesday, July 1, 2008 / Notices Subject Merchandise from the Subject Country accounted for by your firm’s(s’) imports; (b) The quantity and value (f.o.b. U.S. port, including countervailing duties) of U.S. commercial shipments of Subject Merchandise imported from the Subject Country; and (c) The quantity and value (f.o.b. U.S. port, including countervailing duties) of U.S. internal consumption/company transfers of Subject Merchandise imported from the Subject Country. (9) If you are a producer, an exporter, or a trade/business association of producers or exporters of the Subject Merchandise in the Subject Country, provide the following information on your firm’s(s’) operations on that product during calendar year 2007 (report quantity data in billion bits and value data in thousands of U.S. dollars, landed and duty-paid at the U.S. port but not including countervailing duties). 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(11)(OPTIONAL) A statement of whether you agree with the above definitions of the Domestic Like Product and Domestic Industry; if you disagree with either or both of these definitions, please explain why and provide alternative definitions. Authority: This review is being conducted under authority of title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930; this notice is published pursuant to section 207.61 of the Commission’s rules. By order of the Commission. Issued: June 16, 2008. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E8–14180 Filed 6–30–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation Nos. 701–TA–457 and 731– TA–1153 (Preliminary)] Tow-Behind Lawn Groomers From China United States International Trade Commission. ACTION: Institution and scheduling of a preliminary phase countervailing duty investigation and a preliminary phase antidumping investigation. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Commission hereby gives notice of the institution of investigation and commencement of preliminary phase countervailing duty investigation No. 701–TA–457 (Preliminary) under section 703(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1671b(a)) (the Act) to determine whether there is a reasonable indication that 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 imports from China of towbehind lawn groomers (‘‘TBLG’’), currently provided for in subheadings 8432.40.00, 8432.80.00, and 8479.89.98 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that are alleged to be subsidized by the Government of the People’s Republic of China. The Commission also hereby gives notice of the institution of investigation and commencement of preliminary phase antidumping investigation No. 731–TA– 1153 (Preliminary) under section 733(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1673b(a)) (the Act) to determine whether there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury, or the establishment of PO 00000 Frm 00088 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 an industry in the United States is materially retarded, by reason of imports from China of TBLGs, currently provided for in the subheadings identified above of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that are alleged to be sold in the United States at less than fair value. Unless the Department of Commerce extends the time for initiation pursuant to section 702(c)(1)(B) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1671a(c)(1)(B)), the Commission must reach preliminary determinations in antidumping and countervailing duty investigations within 45 days, or in this case by August 8, 2008. The Commission’s views are due at Commerce within five business days thereafter, or by Friday, August 15, 2008. For further information concerning the conduct of these investigations and rules of general application, consult the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, part 201, subparts A through E (19 CFR 201), and part 207, subparts A and B (19 CFR 207). DATES: Effective Date: June 24, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Russell Duncan (202–708–4727, russell.duncan@usitc.gov), Office of Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20436. Hearingimpaired 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 these investigations may be viewed on the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background. These investigations are being instituted in response to a petition filed on June 24, 2008, by Agri-Fab, Inc., Sullivan, IL. Participation in the investigations and public service list. Persons (other than petitioners) wishing to participate in the investigations as parties must file an entry of appearance with the Secretary to the Commission, as provided in sections 201.11 and 207.10 of the Commission’s rules, not later than seven days after publication of this notice in the Federal Register. 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 E:\FR\FM\01JYN1.SGM 01JYN1 sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 127 / Tuesday, July 1, 2008 / Notices Commission countervailing and antidumping investigations. The Secretary will prepare a public service list containing the names and addresses of all persons, or their representatives, who are parties to these investigations upon the expiration of the period for filing entries of appearance. 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 these investigations available to authorized applicants representing interested parties (as defined in 19 U.S.C. 1677(9)) who are parties to the investigations under the APO issued in the investigations, provided that the application is made not later than seven days after the publication of this notice in the Federal Register. A separate service list will be maintained by the Secretary for those parties authorized to receive BPI under the APO. Conference. The Commission’s Director of Operations has scheduled a conference in connection with these investigations for 9:30 a.m. on July 15, 2008, at the U.S. International Trade Commission Building, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC. Parties wishing to participate in the conference should contact Russell Duncan (202–708–4727) not later than July 11, 2008, to arrange for their appearance. Parties in support of the imposition of countervailing and antidumping duties in these investigations and parties in opposition to the imposition of such duties will each be collectively allocated one hour within which to make an oral presentation at the conference. A nonparty who has testimony that may aid the Commission’s deliberations may request permission to present a short statement at the conference. Written submissions. As provided in sections 201.8 and 207.15 of the Commission’s rules, any person may submit to the Commission on or before July 18, 2008, a written brief containing information and arguments pertinent to the subject matter of the investigations. Parties may file written testimony in connection with their presentation at the conference no later than three days before the conference. If briefs or written testimony contain BPI, they must 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 VerDate Aug<31>2005 21:01 Jun 30, 2008 Jkt 214001 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). In accordance with sections 201.16(c) and 207.3 of the rules, each document filed by a party to the investigations must be served on all other parties to the investigations (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: These investigations are being conducted under authority of title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930; this notice is published pursuant to section 207.12 of the Commission’s rules. Issued: June 25, 2008. By order of the Commission. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E8–14840 Filed 6–30–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P JUDICIAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED STATES 37495 JUDICIAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED STATES Meeting of the Judicial Conference Advisory Committee on Rules of Civil Procedure Judicial Conference of the United States Advisory Committee on Rules of Civil Procedure. ACTION: Notice of Open Meeting. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Advisory Committee on Rules of Civil Procedure will hold a two-day meeting. The meeting will be open to public observation but not participation. November 17–18, 2008. Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ADDRESSES: Thurgood Marshall Federdal Judiciary Building, One Columbus Circle, NE., Washington, DC 20054. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John K. Rabiej, Chief, Rules Committee Support Office, Administrative Office of the United States Courts, Washington, DC 20544, telephone (202) 502–1820. DATES: Dated: June 23, 2008. John K. Rabiej, Chief, Rules Committee Support Office. [FR Doc. E8–14754 Filed 6–30–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 2210–55–M Meeting of the Judicial Conference Advisory Committee on Rules of Appellate Procedure JUDICIAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED STATES Judicial Conference of the United States Advisory Committee on Rules of Appellate Procedure. Meeting of the Judicial Conference Advisory Committee on Rules of Evidence AGENCY: ACTION: Notice of Open Meeting. SUMMARY: The Advisory Committee on Rules of Appellate Procedure will hold a two-day meeting. The meeting will be open to public observation but not participation. November 13–14, 2008. Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. DATES: Charleston Place Hotel, 205 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401 ADDRESSES: John K. Rabiej, Chief, Rules Committee Support Office, Administrative Office of the United States Courts, Washington, DC 20544, telephone (202) 502–1820. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dated: June 23, 2008. John K. Rabiej, Chief, Rules Committee Support Office. [FR Doc. E8–14750 Filed 6–30–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 2210–55–M PO 00000 Judicial Conference of the United States Advisory Committee on Rules of Evidence. ACTION: Notice of Open Meeting. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Advisory Committee on Rules of Evidence will hold a two-day meeting. The meeting will be open to public observation but not participation. DATES: October 23–24, 2008. Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ADDRESSES: LaPosada de Santa Fe Hotel, 330 E Palace Avenue, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John K. Rabiej, Chief, Rules Committee Support Office, Administrative Office of the United States Courts, Washington, DC 20544, telephone (202) 502–1820. Dated: June 23, 2008. John K. Rabiej, Chief, Rules Committee Support Office. [FR Doc. E8–14756 Filed 6–30–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 2210–55–M Frm 00089 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\01JYN1.SGM 01JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 127 (Tuesday, July 1, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 37494-37495]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-14840]


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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation Nos. 701-TA-457 and 731-TA-1153 (Preliminary)]


Tow-Behind Lawn Groomers From China

AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission.

ACTION: Institution and scheduling of a preliminary phase 
countervailing duty investigation and a preliminary phase antidumping 
investigation.

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SUMMARY: The Commission hereby gives notice of the institution of 
investigation and commencement of preliminary phase countervailing duty 
investigation No. 701-TA-457 (Preliminary) under section 703(a) of the 
Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1671b(a)) (the Act) to determine whether 
there is a reasonable indication that 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 imports from China of tow-behind lawn groomers 
(``TBLG''), currently provided for in subheadings 8432.40.00, 
8432.80.00, and 8479.89.98 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the 
United States, that are alleged to be subsidized by the Government of 
the People's Republic of China. The Commission also hereby gives notice 
of the institution of investigation and commencement of preliminary 
phase antidumping investigation No. 731-TA-1153 (Preliminary) under 
section 733(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1673b(a)) (the Act) 
to determine whether there is a reasonable indication that 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 imports from China of TBLGs, 
currently provided for in the subheadings identified above of the 
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that are alleged to be 
sold in the United States at less than fair value. Unless the 
Department of Commerce extends the time for initiation pursuant to 
section 702(c)(1)(B) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1671a(c)(1)(B)), the 
Commission must reach preliminary determinations in antidumping and 
countervailing duty investigations within 45 days, or in this case by 
August 8, 2008. The Commission's views are due at Commerce within five 
business days thereafter, or by Friday, August 15, 2008.
    For further information concerning the conduct of these 
investigations and rules of general application, consult the 
Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, part 201, subparts A 
through E (19 CFR 201), and part 207, subparts A and B (19 CFR 207).

DATES: Effective Date: June 24, 2008.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Russell Duncan (202-708-4727, 
russell.duncan@usitc.gov), 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 these investigations may be viewed on the Commission's electronic 
docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background. These investigations are being 
instituted in response to a petition filed on June 24, 2008, by Agri-
Fab, Inc., Sullivan, IL.
    Participation in the investigations and public service list. 
Persons (other than petitioners) wishing to participate in the 
investigations as parties must file an entry of appearance with the 
Secretary to the Commission, as provided in sections 201.11 and 207.10 
of the Commission's rules, not later than seven days after publication 
of this notice in the Federal Register. 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

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Commission countervailing and antidumping investigations. The Secretary 
will prepare a public service list containing the names and addresses 
of all persons, or their representatives, who are parties to these 
investigations upon the expiration of the period for filing entries of 
appearance.
    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 these investigations available to authorized applicants 
representing interested parties (as defined in 19 U.S.C. 1677(9)) who 
are parties to the investigations under the APO issued in the 
investigations, provided that the application is made not later than 
seven days after the publication of this notice in the Federal 
Register. A separate service list will be maintained by the Secretary 
for those parties authorized to receive BPI under the APO.
    Conference. The Commission's Director of Operations has scheduled a 
conference in connection with these investigations for 9:30 a.m. on 
July 15, 2008, at the U.S. International Trade Commission Building, 500 
E Street SW., Washington, DC. Parties wishing to participate in the 
conference should contact Russell Duncan (202-708-4727) not later than 
July 11, 2008, to arrange for their appearance. Parties in support of 
the imposition of countervailing and antidumping duties in these 
investigations and parties in opposition to the imposition of such 
duties will each be collectively allocated one hour within which to 
make an oral presentation at the conference. A nonparty who has 
testimony that may aid the Commission's deliberations may request 
permission to present a short statement at the conference.
    Written submissions. As provided in sections 201.8 and 207.15 of 
the Commission's rules, any person may submit to the Commission on or 
before July 18, 2008, a written brief containing information and 
arguments pertinent to the subject matter of the investigations. 
Parties may file written testimony in connection with their 
presentation at the conference no later than three days before the 
conference. If briefs or written testimony contain BPI, they must 
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).
    In accordance with sections 201.16(c) and 207.3 of the rules, each 
document filed by a party to the investigations must be served on all 
other parties to the investigations (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: These investigations are being conducted under 
authority of title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930; this notice is 
published pursuant to section 207.12 of the Commission's rules.

    Issued: June 25, 2008.

    By order of the Commission.
Marilyn R. Abbott,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. E8-14840 Filed 6-30-08; 8:45 am]
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