Circular Welded Carbon-Quality Steel Pipe From China, 42365 [E8-16519]

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E8–16531 Filed 7–18–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–70–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation Nos. 701–TA–447 and 731– TA–1116 (Final)] Circular Welded Carbon-Quality Steel Pipe From China Determination On the basis of the record 1 developed in the subject investigations, the United States International Trade Commission (Commission) determines, pursuant to sections 705(b) and 735(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1671d(b) and 1673d(b)) (the Act), that an industry in the United States is materially injured by reason of imports from China of circular welded carbon-quality steel pipe, provided for in subheadings 7306.19.10, 7306.19.51, 7306.30.10, 7306.30.50, 7306.50.10, and 7306.50.50 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that have been found by the Department of Commerce (Commerce) to be subsidized by the Government of China and sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV).2 3 PWALKER on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES Background The Commission instituted these investigations effective June 7, 2007, following receipt of a petition filed with the Commission and Commerce by Allied Tube & Conduit, Harvey, IL; IPSCO Tubulars, Inc., Camanche, IA; Northwest Pipe Co., Portland, OR; Sharon Tube Co., Sharon, PA; Western Tube & Conduit Corp., Long Beach, CA; 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 Commissioner Dean A. Pinkert recused himself to avoid any conflict of interest or appearance of a conflict. 3 The Commission further determines that critical circumstances do not exist with respect to those imports of the subject merchandise from China that were subject to the affirmative critical circumstances determination by the Department of Commerce. VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:22 Jul 18, 2008 Jkt 214001 Wheatland Tube Co., Collingswood, NJ; and the United Steelworkers, Pittsburgh, PA. The final phase of the investigations was scheduled by the Commission following notification of preliminary determinations by Commerce that imports of welded carbon-quality steel pipe from China were being subsidized within the meaning of section 703(b) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1671b(b)) and being sold at LTFV within the meaning of section 733(b) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1673b(b)). Notice of the scheduling of the final phase of the Commission’s investigations and of a public hearing 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 February 5, 2008 (73 FR 6738). The hearing was held in Washington, DC, on May 13, 2008, and all persons who requested the opportunity were permitted to appear in person or by counsel. The Commission transmitted its determinations in these investigations to the Secretary of Commerce on July 15, 2008. The views of the Commission are contained in USITC Publication 4019 (July 2008), entitled Circular Welded Carbon-Quality Steel Pipe From China: Investigation Nos. 701–TA–447 and 731–TA–1116 (Final). By order of the Commission. Issued: July 15, 2008. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E8–16519 Filed 7–18–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 337–TA–646] In the Matter of Certain Power Supplies; Notice of Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Granting Complainants’ Motion To Amend the Complaint and Notice of Investigation To Add a Respondent U.S. International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review the presiding administrative law judge’s (‘‘ALJ’’) initial determination (‘‘ID’’) (Order No. 5) granting complainant’s motion to amend the complaint and notice of investigation. PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 42365 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Megan M. Valentine, Office of the General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205–1999. Copies of non-confidential documents filed in connection with this investigation are or will be 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., Washington, DC 20436, telephone (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. Hearing-impaired persons are advised that information on this matter can be obtained by contacting the Commission’s TDD terminal on (202) 205–1810. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission instituted this investigation on May 8, 2008, based on a complaint filed by Ultra Products, Inc. of Fletcher, Ohio and Systemax Inc. of Port Washington, New York (collectively ‘‘Ultra’’). 73 FR 26144–5 (May 8, 2008). The complaint, as amended and supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, in the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain power supplies by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 7,133,293. The complaint further alleges the existence of a domestic industry. The Commission’s notice of investigation named Aerocool Advanced Technologies Corporation of Taipei Hsien, Taiwan; Langears, Inc. d/b/a Aerocool U.S. of Fremont, California; Andyson International Co. of Taipei, Taiwan; Atng Power Co., Ltd. a/k/a I Horng, Power Co., Ltd. of Taipei Hsien, Taiwan; Coolmax Technology Inc. of Taipei, Taiwan; Enermax Technology Corporation of Taoyuan, Taiwan; Enermax USA Corporation of City of Industry, California; High Performance Enterprise PLC, d/b/a High Performance Group or Hiper Group of Milton Keynes, United Kingdom; High Performance Group Inc., d/b/a Hight Performance Group or Hiper Group of San Mateo, California; KWI Technology Inc. d/b/a Kingwin of City of Industry California; San Hawk Technic Co. Ltd., a/k/a Sky Hawk Group of Taipei Taiwan; Eagle Technology Inc., a/k/a Sky Hawk USA or Eagle Tech of City of Industry, California; Sunbearn Company E:\FR\FM\21JYN1.SGM 21JYN1

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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation Nos. 701-TA-447 and 731-TA-1116 (Final)]


Circular Welded Carbon-Quality Steel Pipe From China

Determination

    On the basis of the record \1\ developed in the subject 
investigations, the United States International Trade Commission 
(Commission) determines, pursuant to sections 705(b) and 735(b) of the 
Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1671d(b) and 1673d(b)) (the Act), that an 
industry in the United States is materially injured by reason of 
imports from China of circular welded carbon-quality steel pipe, 
provided for in subheadings 7306.19.10, 7306.19.51, 7306.30.10, 
7306.30.50, 7306.50.10, and 7306.50.50 of the Harmonized Tariff 
Schedule of the United States, that have been found by the Department 
of Commerce (Commerce) to be subsidized by the Government of China and 
sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV).\2\ \3\
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    \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\ Commissioner Dean A. Pinkert recused himself to avoid any 
conflict of interest or appearance of a conflict.
    \3\ The Commission further determines that critical 
circumstances do not exist with respect to those imports of the 
subject merchandise from China that were subject to the affirmative 
critical circumstances determination by the Department of Commerce.
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Background

    The Commission instituted these investigations effective June 7, 
2007, following receipt of a petition filed with the Commission and 
Commerce by Allied Tube & Conduit, Harvey, IL; IPSCO Tubulars, Inc., 
Camanche, IA; Northwest Pipe Co., Portland, OR; Sharon Tube Co., 
Sharon, PA; Western Tube & Conduit Corp., Long Beach, CA; Wheatland 
Tube Co., Collingswood, NJ; and the United Steelworkers, Pittsburgh, 
PA. The final phase of the investigations was scheduled by the 
Commission following notification of preliminary determinations by 
Commerce that imports of welded carbon-quality steel pipe from China 
were being subsidized within the meaning of section 703(b) of the Act 
(19 U.S.C. 1671b(b)) and being sold at LTFV within the meaning of 
section 733(b) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1673b(b)). Notice of the 
scheduling of the final phase of the Commission's investigations and of 
a public hearing 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 February 5, 2008 (73 FR 6738). The 
hearing was held in Washington, DC, on May 13, 2008, and all persons 
who requested the opportunity were permitted to appear in person or by 
counsel.
    The Commission transmitted its determinations in these 
investigations to the Secretary of Commerce on July 15, 2008. The views 
of the Commission are contained in USITC Publication 4019 (July 2008), 
entitled Circular Welded Carbon-Quality Steel Pipe From China: 
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-447 and 731-TA-1116 (Final).

    By order of the Commission.

    Issued: July 15, 2008.
Marilyn R. Abbott,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. E8-16519 Filed 7-18-08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7020-02-P
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