Woven Electric Blankets From China, 42323-42324 [E9-20109]

Download as PDF srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 161 / Friday, August 21, 2009 / Notices principle with representatives of the government of Canada on proposed modifications to the rules of origin of the NAFTA for certain textile articles containing acrylic and modacrylic staple fibers as described in part II of the attachment to the letter (for the text of the letter and the attachment, see the Commission’s Web site for this investigation at https://www.usitc.gov/ secretary/fed_reg_notices/332/). (The USTR’s letter also requested Commission advice regarding proposed modifications to the rules of origin of the NAFTA for certain textile articles of rayon and other manmade fibers described in part I of the attachment. The Commission is preparing that advice on the same schedule under investigation No. NAFTA–103–023, Certain Textile Articles Containing Rayon and Other Manmade Fibers: Effect of Modifications of NAFTA Rules of Origin for Goods of Canada and Mexico.) Section 202(q) of the North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (the Act) authorizes the President, subject to the consultation and layover requirements of section 103 of the Act, to proclaim such modifications to the rules of origin as are necessary to implement an agreement with one or more of the NAFTA countries pursuant to paragraph 2 of section 7 of Annex 300–B of the Agreement. One of the requirements set out in section 103 of the Act is that the President obtain advice from the United States International Trade Commission. The request letter asks that the Commission provide advice on the probable effect of the proposed modifications on U.S. trade under the NAFTA, total U.S. trade, and on domestic producers of the affected articles. The USTR asked that the Commission submit its advice to USTR by November 30, 2009, and that the Commission shortly thereafter issue a public version of the report with any confidential business information deleted. Additional information concerning the articles and the proposed modifications, including a copy of the USTR’s request letter, can be obtained by accessing the Commission’s Web site at https://www.usitc.gov. The current NAFTA rules of origin applicable to U.S. imports can be found in general note 12 of the HTS (see ‘‘General Notes’’ link at https://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/ bychapter/index.htm). Written Submissions: No public hearing is planned. However, interested parties are invited to file written submissions and other information concerning the matters to be addressed in this investigation. All written VerDate Nov<24>2008 20:17 Aug 20, 2009 Jkt 217001 submissions should be addressed to the Secretary. To be assured of consideration by the Commission, written submissions related to the Commission’s report should be submitted at the earliest possible date, and should be received not later than 5:15 p.m., October 2, 2009. All written submissions must conform to the provisions of section 201.8 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 201.8). Section 201.8 requires that a signed original (or a copy so designated) and fourteen (14) copies of each document be filed. In the event that confidential treatment of a document is requested, at least four (4) additional copies must be filed, in which the confidential information must be deleted (see the following paragraph for further information regarding confidential business information). The Commission’s rules authorize the filing submissions with the Secretary by facsimile or electronic means only to the extent permitted by section 201.8 of the rules (see Handbook on Electronic Filing Procedures, https:// www.usitc.gov/docket_services/ documents/ handbook_on_electronic_filing.pdf). Persons with questions regarding electronic filing should contact the Secretary (202–205–2000). Any submissions that contain confidential business information must also conform with the requirements of section 201.6 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 201.6). Section 201.6 of the rules requires that the cover of the document and the individual pages be clearly marked as to whether they are the ‘‘confidential’’ or ‘‘nonconfidential’’ version, and that the confidential business information be clearly identified by means of brackets. All written submissions, except for confidential business information, will be made available for inspection by interested parties. The Commission may include some or all of the confidential business information submitted in the course of this investigation in the report it sends to the USTR and the President. As requested by the USTR, the Commission will publish a public version of the report. However, in the public version, the Commission will not publish confidential business information in a manner that would reveal the operations of the firm supplying the information. By order of the Commission. Issued: August 17, 2009. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E9–20108 Filed 8–20–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P PO 00000 Frm 00099 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 42323 INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 731–TA–1163 (Preliminary)] Woven Electric Blankets 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 woven electric blankets, provided for in subheading 6301.10.00 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).2 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. 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 Vice Chairman Daniel R. Pearson determines that there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is threatened with material injury by reason of imports from China of woven electric blankets. E:\FR\FM\21AUN1.SGM 21AUN1 42324 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 161 / Friday, August 21, 2009 / Notices Background On June 30, 2009, a petition was filed with the Commission and Commerce by Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions, Boca Raton, FL, alleging that an industry in the United States is materially injured by reason of LTFV imports of woven electric blankets from China. Accordingly, effective June 30, 2009, the Commission instituted antidumping duty investigation No. 731–TA–1163 (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 July 7, 2009 (74 FR 32192). The conference was held in Washington, DC, on July 21, 2009, 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 August 14, 2009. The views of the Commission are contained in USITC Publication 4097 (August 2009), entitled Woven Electric Blankets from China: Investigation No. 731–TA–1163 (Preliminary). By order of the Commission. Issued: August 17, 2009. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E9–20109 Filed 8–20–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. NAFTA–103–023] Certain Textile Articles Containing Rayon and Other Manmade Fibers: Effect of Modifications of NAFTA Rules of Origin for Goods of Canada and Mexico srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission. ACTION: Institution of investigation. SUMMARY: Following receipt of a request on July 30, 2009, from the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) under authority delegated by the President and pursuant to section 103 of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Implementation Act (19 U.S.C. 3313), the Commission instituted investigation No. NAFTA– 103–023, Certain Textile Articles Containing Rayon and Other Manmade VerDate Nov<24>2008 20:17 Aug 20, 2009 Jkt 217001 Fibers: Effect of Modifications of NAFTA Rules of Origin for Goods of Canada and Mexico. DATES: October 2, 2009: Deadline for filing all written submissions. On or before November 30, 2009: Transmittal of report to the USTR. ADDRESSES: All Commission offices, including the Commission’s hearing rooms, are located in the United States International Trade Commission Building, 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC. All written submissions should be addressed to the Secretary, United States International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20436. The public record for this investigation may be viewed on the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov/ edis3-internal/app. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Project Leader Andrea Boron (202–205– 3433 or andrea.boron@usitc.gov) for information specific to this investigation. For information on the legal aspects of this investigation, contact William Gearhart of the Commission’s Office of the General Counsel (202–205–3091 or william.gearhart@usitc.gov). The media should contact Margaret O’Laughlin, Office of External Relations (202–205– 1819 or margaret.olaughlin@usitc.gov). Hearing-impaired individuals may obtain information on this matter by contacting the Commission’s TDD terminal at 202–205–1810. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its Internet server (https://www.usitc.gov). 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. Background: Annex 300–B, Chapter 4, and Annex 401 of the NAFTA contain the rules of origin for textiles and apparel for application of the tariff provisions of the NAFTA. These rules are set forth for the United States in general note 12 to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS). According to the USTR’s request letter, U.S. negotiators have recently reached agreement in principle with representatives of the governments of Canada and Mexico on proposed modifications to the rules of origin of the NAFTA for certain textile articles containing rayon and other manmade fibers as described in part I of the attachment to the letter (for the text of the letter and attachment, see the Commission’s Web site for this investigation at https://www.usitc.gov/ secretary/fed_reg_notices/332/). (The USTR’s letter also requested PO 00000 Frm 00100 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Commission advice regarding proposed modifications to the rules of origin of the NAFTA for certain textile articles containing acrylic and modacrylic staple fibers, described in part II of the attachment to the letter. The Commission is preparing that advice on the same schedule under investigation No. NAFTA–103–024, Certain Textile Articles Containing Acrylic and Modacrylic Fibers: Effect of Modifications of NAFTA Rules of Origin for Goods of Canada.) Section 202(q) of the North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (the Act) authorizes the President, subject to the consultation and layover requirements of section 103 of the Act, to proclaim such modifications to the rules of origin as are necessary to implement an agreement with one or more of the NAFTA countries pursuant to paragraph 2 of section 7 of Annex 300–B of the Agreement. One of the requirements set out in section 103 of the Act is that the President obtain advice from the United States International Trade Commission. The request letter asks that the Commission provide advice on the probable effect of the proposed modifications on U.S. trade under the NAFTA, total U.S. trade, and on domestic producers of the affected articles. The USTR asked that the Commission submit its advice to USTR by November 30, 2009, and that the Commission shortly thereafter issue a public version of the report with any confidential business information deleted. Additional information concerning the articles and the proposed modifications, including a copy of the USTR’s request letter, can be obtained by accessing the Commission’s Web site at https://www.usitc.gov. The current NAFTA rules of origin applicable to U.S. imports can be found in general note 12 of the HTS (see ‘‘General Notes’’ link at https://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/ bychapter/index.htm). Written Submissions: No public hearing is planned. However, interested parties are invited to file written submissions and other information concerning the matters to be addressed in this investigation. All written submissions should be addressed to the Secretary. To be assured of consideration by the Commission, written submissions related to the Commission’s report should be submitted at the earliest possible date, and should be received not later than 5:15 p.m., October 2, 2009. All written submissions must conform to the provisions of section 201.8 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and E:\FR\FM\21AUN1.SGM 21AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 161 (Friday, August 21, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 42323-42324]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-20109]


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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation No. 731-TA-1163 (Preliminary)]


Woven Electric Blankets 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 woven electric blankets, provided 
for in subheading 6301.10.00 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).\2\
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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\ Vice Chairman Daniel R. Pearson determines that there is a 
reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is 
threatened with material injury by reason of imports from China of 
woven electric blankets.
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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.

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Background

    On June 30, 2009, a petition was filed with the Commission and 
Commerce by Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer 
Solutions, Boca Raton, FL, alleging that an industry in the United 
States is materially injured by reason of LTFV imports of woven 
electric blankets from China. Accordingly, effective June 30, 2009, the 
Commission instituted antidumping duty investigation No. 731-TA-1163 
(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 July 7, 2009 (74 FR 32192). The 
conference was held in Washington, DC, on July 21, 2009, 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 August 14, 2009. The views of the 
Commission are contained in USITC Publication 4097 (August 2009), 
entitled Woven Electric Blankets from China: Investigation No. 731-TA-
1163 (Preliminary).

    By order of the Commission.

    Issued: August 17, 2009.
Marilyn R. Abbott,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. E9-20109 Filed 8-20-09; 8:45 am]
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