Certain Magnesia Carbon Bricks From China and Mexico, 49889 [E9-23388]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 187 / Tuesday, September 29, 2009 / Notices Dated: September 16, 2009. Steven G. Schey, Acting Chief Cadastral Surveyor, Division of Resources. [FR Doc. E9–23430 Filed 9–28–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–$$–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation Nos. 701–TA–468 and 731– TA–1166–1167 (Preliminary)] Certain Magnesia Carbon Bricks From China and Mexico Determinations record 1 On the basis of the developed in the subject investigations, the United States International Trade Commission (Commission) determines, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 733(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1671b(a) and 19 U.S.C. 1673b(a)) (the Act), that there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is materially injured,2 or threatened with material injury 3 by reason of imports from China and Mexico of certain magnesia carbon bricks, provided for in subheadings 6902.10.10, 6902.10.50, 6815.91.00, and 6815.99.00 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) and subsidized by the Government of China. Commencement of Final Phase Investigation jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with NOTICES Pursuant to section 207.18 of the Commission’s rules, the Commission also gives notice of the commencement of the final phase of its investigations. 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 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 Charlotte R. Lane, Commissioner Irving A. Williamson, and Commissioner Dean A. Pinkert determine that there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is materially injured by reason of imports of certain magnesia carbon bricks from China and Mexico. 3 Chairman Shara L. Aranoff, Vice Chairman Daniel R. Pearson, and Commissioner Deanna Tanner Okun determine that there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is threatened with material injury by reason of imports of certain magnesia carbon bricks from China and determine that there is no reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury, or that the establishment of an industry in the United States is materially retarded, by reason of imports from Mexico of certain magnesia carbon bricks. VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:18 Sep 28, 2009 Jkt 217001 (Commerce) of affirmative preliminary determinations in these investigations under sections 703(b) and 733(b) of the Act, or, if the preliminary determinations are negative, upon notice of affirmative final determinations in those investigations under sections 705(a) and 735(a) of the Act. Parties that filed entries of appearance in the preliminary phase of the investigations need not enter a separate appearance for the final phase of the investigations. 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 investigations. Background On July 29, 2009, a petition was filed with the Commission and Commerce by Resco Products Inc., Pittsburgh, PA, alleging that an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury by reason of subsidized imports of certain magnesia carbon bricks from China and LTFV imports of certain magnesia carbon bricks from China and Mexico. Accordingly, effective July 29, 2009, the Commission instituted countervailing duty investigation No. 701–TA–468 (Preliminary) and antidumping duty investigation Nos. 731–TA–1166–1167 (Preliminary). Notice of the institution of the Commission’s investigations 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 August 10, 2009 (74 FR 39969). The conference was held in Washington, DC, on August 19, 2009, 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 September 14, 2009. The views of the Commission are contained in USITC Publication 4100 (September 2009), entitled Certain Magnesia Carbon Bricks from China and Mexico: Investigation Nos. 701–TA–468 and 731–TA–1166– 1167 (Preliminary). By order of the Commission. PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 49889 Issued: September 22, 2009. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E9–23388 Filed 9–28–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation Nos. 701–TA–472 and 731– TA–1171–1172 (Preliminary)] Certain Standard Steel Fasteners From China and Taiwan AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission. ACTION: Institution of antidumping and countervailing duty investigations and scheduling of preliminary phase investigations. SUMMARY: The Commission hereby gives notice of the institution of investigations and commencement of preliminary phase antidumping and countervailing duty investigations Nos. 701–TA–472 and 731–TA–1171–1172 (Preliminary) under sections 703(a) and 733(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1671b(a) and 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 and/or Taiwan of certain standard steel fasteners (‘‘fasteners’’), provided for in subheadings 7318.15.20, 7318.15.80, and 7318.16.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that are alleged to be sold in the United States at less than fair value and alleged to be subsidized by the Government of China. Unless the Department of Commerce extends the time for initiation pursuant to sections 702(c)(1)(B) or 732(c)(1)(B) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1671a(c)(1)(B) or 1673a(c)(1)(B)), the Commission must reach a preliminary determination in antidumping and countervailing duty investigations in 45 days, or in this case by November 9, 2009. The Commission’s views are due at Commerce within five business days thereafter, or by November 17, 2009. 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 part 201), and part 207, subparts A and B (19 CFR part 207). DATES: Effective Date: September 23, 2009. E:\FR\FM\29SEN1.SGM 29SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 187 (Tuesday, September 29, 2009)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: E9-23388]


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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation Nos. 701-TA-468 and 731-TA-1166-1167 (Preliminary)]


Certain Magnesia Carbon Bricks From China and Mexico

Determinations

    On the basis of the record \1\ developed in the subject 
investigations, the United States International Trade Commission 
(Commission) determines, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 733(a) of the 
Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1671b(a) and 19 U.S.C. 1673b(a)) (the 
Act), that there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the 
United States is materially injured,\2\ or threatened with material 
injury \3\ by reason of imports from China and Mexico of certain 
magnesia carbon bricks, provided for in subheadings 6902.10.10, 
6902.10.50, 6815.91.00, and 6815.99.00 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) and subsidized by the 
Government of China.
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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 Charlotte R. Lane, Commissioner Irving A. 
Williamson, and Commissioner Dean A. Pinkert determine that there is 
a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is 
materially injured by reason of imports of certain magnesia carbon 
bricks from China and Mexico.
    \3\ Chairman Shara L. Aranoff, Vice Chairman Daniel R. Pearson, 
and Commissioner Deanna Tanner Okun determine that there is a 
reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is 
threatened with material injury by reason of imports of certain 
magnesia carbon bricks from China and determine that there is no 
reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is 
materially injured or threatened with material injury, or that the 
establishment of an industry in the United States is materially 
retarded, by reason of imports from Mexico of certain magnesia 
carbon bricks.
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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 investigations. 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 affirmative preliminary 
determinations in these investigations under sections 703(b) and 733(b) 
of the Act, or, if the preliminary determinations are negative, upon 
notice of affirmative final determinations in those investigations 
under sections 705(a) and 735(a) of the Act. Parties that filed entries 
of appearance in the preliminary phase of the investigations need not 
enter a separate appearance for the final phase of the investigations. 
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 investigations.

Background

    On July 29, 2009, a petition was filed with the Commission and 
Commerce by Resco Products Inc., Pittsburgh, PA, alleging that an 
industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with 
material injury by reason of subsidized imports of certain magnesia 
carbon bricks from China and LTFV imports of certain magnesia carbon 
bricks from China and Mexico. Accordingly, effective July 29, 2009, the 
Commission instituted countervailing duty investigation No. 701-TA-468 
(Preliminary) and antidumping duty investigation Nos. 731-TA-1166-1167 
(Preliminary).
    Notice of the institution of the Commission's investigations 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 August 10, 2009 (74 FR 39969). The 
conference was held in Washington, DC, on August 19, 2009, 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 September 14, 2009. The 
views of the Commission are contained in USITC Publication 4100 
(September 2009), entitled Certain Magnesia Carbon Bricks from China 
and Mexico: Investigation Nos. 701-TA-468 and 731-TA-1166-1167 
(Preliminary).

    By order of the Commission.

    Issued: September 22, 2009.
Marilyn R. Abbott,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. E9-23388 Filed 9-28-09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7020-02-P
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