Certain Oil Country Tubular Goods From China, 3248-3249 [2010-902]

Download as PDF 3248 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 12 / Wednesday, January 20, 2010 / Notices pwalker on DSK8KYBLC1PROD with NOTICES 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://www.usitc.gov/secretary/ edis.htm. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Information specific to this investigation may be obtained from Philip Stone, Project Leader, Office of Industries (202–205–3424 or philip.stone@usitc.gov). For information on the legal aspects of these investigations, 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: As requested by the USTR, under the authority delegated by the President, pursuant to section 332(g) of the Tariff Act of 1930, and in accordance with sections 503(d)(1)(A) of the Trade Act of 1974 (1974 Act) (19 U.S.C. 2463(d)(1)(A)), the Commission will provide advice on whether any industry in the United States is likely to be adversely affected by a waiver of the competitive need limits specified in section 503(c)(2)(A) of the 1974 Act for the following country and article provided for in the noted subheading of the Harmonized Tariff System (HTS): Thailand for HTS subheading 4011.10.10 (pneumatic radial tires). As requested, the Commission will also provide advice as to the probable economic effect on U.S. industries producing like or directly competitive articles, on total U.S. imports, and on consumers, of the petitioned waiver. In addition, as requested, the Commission will also provide information as to whether like or directly competitive products were being produced in the United States on January 1, 1995. As requested by the USTR, the Commission will use the dollar value limit of $140,000,000 for purposes of section 503(c)(2)(A)(i)(I) of the 1974 Act. VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:06 Jan 19, 2010 Jkt 220001 As requested by the USTR, the Commission will provide its advice by March 30, 2010. The USTR indicated that those sections of the Commission’s report and related working papers that contain the Commission’s advice will be classified as ‘‘confidential.’’ Public Hearing: A public hearing in connection with this investigation will be held at the U.S. International Trade Commission Building, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC, beginning at 9:30 a.m. on February 16, 2010. Requests to appear at the public hearing should be filed with the Secretary no later than 5:15 p.m. on February 2, 2010. Any prehearing briefs and other statements relating to the hearing should be filed with the Secretary not later than 5:15 p.m. on February 4, 2010, and all posthearing briefs and statements and any other written submissions should be filed with the Secretary not later than 5:15 p.m. on February 26, 2010. All requests to appear and pre- and posthearing briefs and statements must be filed in accordance with the requirements in the ‘‘Written Submissions’’ section below. In the event that, as of the close of business on February 2, 2010, no witnesses are scheduled to appear at the hearing, the hearing will be canceled. Persons interested in learning whether the hearing has been canceled should call the Office of the Secretary after February 2, 2010, at 202–205–2000. Written Submissions: In lieu of or in addition to participating in the hearing, interested parties are invited to file written submissions concerning this investigation. All such submissions should be addressed to the Secretary and should be received not later than 5:15 p.m. on February 26, 2010 (see earlier dates for filing requests to appear and for filing pre-hearing briefs and statements). All written submissions must conform with 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 filing submissions with the Secretary by facsimile or electronic means only to the extent permitted by section 201.8 of the rules (see Handbook for Electronic Filing Procedures, https://www.usitc.gov/ secretary/fed_reg_notices/rules/ PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 in the Office of the Secretary to the Commission for inspection by interested parties. The Commission may include some or all of the confidential business information submitted in the course of the investigation in the report it sends to the USTR. As requested by the USTR, the Commission will publish a public version of the report, which will exclude portions of the report that the USTR has classified as well as any confidential business information. Issued: January 12, 2010. By order of the Commission. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2010–903 Filed 1–19–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 701–TA–463 (Final)] Certain Oil Country Tubular Goods 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 705(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1671d(b)) (the Act), that an industry in the United States is threatened with material injury by reason of imports from China of certain oil country tubular goods (‘‘OCTG’’), primarily provided for in subheadings 7304.29, 7305.20, and 7306.29 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that have been found by 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)). E:\FR\FM\20JAN1.SGM 20JAN1 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 12 / Wednesday, January 20, 2010 / Notices (Commerce) to be subsidized by the Government of China.2 3 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Background Employment and Training Administration The Commission instituted this investigation effective April 8, 2009, following receipt of a petition filed with the Commission and Commerce by Maverick Tube Corporation, Houston, TX; United States Steel Corporation, Pittsburgh, PA; V&M Star LP, Houston, TX; V&M Tubular Corporation of America, Houston, TX; TMK IPSCO, Camanche, IA; Evraz Rocky Mountain Steel, Pueblo, CO; Wheatland Tube Corp., Wheatland, PA; and the United Steel, Paper, and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union, AFL–CIO–CLC, Pittsburgh, PA. The final phase of the investigation was scheduled by the Commission following notification of a preliminary determination by Commerce that imports of certain oil country tubular goods from China were being subsidized within the meaning of section 703(b) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1671b(b)). Notice of the scheduling of the final phase of the Commission’s investigation 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 September 30, 2009 (74 FR 50242). The hearing was held in Washington, DC, on December 1, 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 January 13, 2010. The views of the Commission are contained in USITC Publication 4124 (January 2010), entitled Certain Oil Country Tubular Goods from China: Investigation No. 701–TA–463 (Final). By order of the Commission. Issued: January 13, 2010. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2010–902 Filed 1–19–10; 8:45 am] pwalker on DSK8KYBLC1PROD with NOTICES BILLING CODE 7020–02–P 2 Commissioners Charlotte R. Lane and Irving A. Williamson determine that the domestic OCTG industry is materially injured by reason of imports of the subject merchandise from China. 3 Chairman Shara L. Aranoff, Vice Chairman Daniel R. Pearson, Commissioner Deanna Tanner Okun, and Commissioner Dean A. Pinkert determine that they would not have found material injury but for the suspension of liquidation. VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:06 Jan 19, 2010 Jkt 220001 [TA–W–64,401] Amended Certification Regarding Eligibility To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance Qimonda 200 MM Facility Including OnSite Leased Workers from Tokyo Electron America and Nikon Precision, Inc., Qimonda North America Corporation, Qimonda Richmond, a Subsidiary of Qimonda AG and Aviza Technology, Inc., Sandston, Virginia. In accordance with Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2273), and Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974 (26 U.S.C. 2813), as amended, the Department of Labor issued an Amended Certification of Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance on August 7, 2009, applicable to workers of Qimonda 200MM Facility, including on-site leased workers from Tokyo Electron America, Nikon Precision, Inc., Ebara Technologies, Inc., Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., PSI Repair Services, Excel Logistics, Xperts, Inc., KLA– Tencor Craftcorps, Inc., Colonial Webb and Novellus Systems, Inc., and Quimonda North America Corporation, Qimonda Richmond, A subsidiary of Qimonda AG, Sandston, Virginia. The notice was published in the Federal Register on August 26, 2009 (74 FR 43157). At the request of the State agency, the Department reviewed the certification for workers of the subject firm. The workers are engaged in the production of DRAM semiconductor wafers. New information shows that workers leased from Aviza Technology, Inc. were employed on-site at the Sandston, Virginia location of Qimonda 200MM Facility. The Department has determined that these workers were sufficiently under the control of Qimonda 200MM Facility to be considered leased workers. Based on these findings, the Department is amending this certification to include workers leased from Aviza Technology, Inc. working on-site at the Sandston, Virginia location of the subject firm. The amended notice applicable to TA–W–64,401 is hereby issued as follows: All workers of Qimonda 200MM Facility, including on-site leased workers from Tokyo Electron America, Nikon Precision, Inc., Ebara Technologies, Inc., Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., PSI Repair Services, Excel PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 3249 Logistics, Xperts, Inc., KLA–Tencor Craftcorps, Inc., Colonial Webb and Novellus Systems, Inc., Quimonda North America Corporation, Qimonda Richmond, a subsidiary of Qimonda AG, and Aviza Technology, Inc., Sandston, Virginia who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after November 11, 2007 through December 11, 2010, are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, and are also eligible to apply for alternative trade adjustment assistance under Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974. Signed at Washington, DC this 31st day of December 2009. Richard Church Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. 2010–895 Filed 1–19–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA–W–64,489; TA–W–64,489A; TA–W– 64,489B] Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, a Subsidiary of Wyeth, Currently Known as Pfizer, Rouses Point, NY; Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, a Subsidiary of Wyeth, Currently Known as Pfizer, Chazy, NY; Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, a Subsidiary of Wyeth, Currently Known as Pfizer, Plattsburgh, NY; Amended Certification Regarding Eligibility To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance In accordance with Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2273), as amended, the Department of Labor issued an Amended Certification of Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance on November 24, 2009, applicable to workers of Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, a subsidiary of Wyeth, Rouses Point, New York. The notice will be published soon in the Federal Register. At the request of the state agency, the Department reviewed the certification for workers of the subject firm. The workers are engaged in activities related to the production of various pharmaceutical products such as Rapaume Liquid, Effexor, Premarin IV, Premarin, Prempro, Premarin Vaginal Cream, CEDL, and CEC. New findings show that the Chazy, New York and Plattsburgh, New York locations of Pfizer also experienced an employment decline during the relevant period. Workers at the Chazy and Plattsburgh, New York locations are E:\FR\FM\20JAN1.SGM 20JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 12 (Wednesday, January 20, 2010)]
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[FR Doc No: 2010-902]


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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation No. 701-TA-463 (Final)]


Certain Oil Country Tubular Goods 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 705(b) of the Tariff Act 
of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1671d(b)) (the Act), that an industry in the United 
States is threatened with material injury by reason of imports from 
China of certain oil country tubular goods (``OCTG''), primarily 
provided for in subheadings 7304.29, 7305.20, and 7306.29 of the 
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that have been found 
by the Department of Commerce

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(Commerce) to be subsidized by the Government of China.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\ Commissioners Charlotte R. Lane and Irving A. Williamson 
determine that the domestic OCTG industry is materially injured by 
reason of imports of the subject merchandise from China.
    \3\ Chairman Shara L. Aranoff, Vice Chairman Daniel R. Pearson, 
Commissioner Deanna Tanner Okun, and Commissioner Dean A. Pinkert 
determine that they would not have found material injury but for the 
suspension of liquidation.
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Background

    The Commission instituted this investigation effective April 8, 
2009, following receipt of a petition filed with the Commission and 
Commerce by Maverick Tube Corporation, Houston, TX; United States Steel 
Corporation, Pittsburgh, PA; V&M Star LP, Houston, TX; V&M Tubular 
Corporation of America, Houston, TX; TMK IPSCO, Camanche, IA; Evraz 
Rocky Mountain Steel, Pueblo, CO; Wheatland Tube Corp., Wheatland, PA; 
and the United Steel, Paper, and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, 
Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union, AFL-
CIO-CLC, Pittsburgh, PA. The final phase of the investigation was 
scheduled by the Commission following notification of a preliminary 
determination by Commerce that imports of certain oil country tubular 
goods from China were being subsidized within the meaning of section 
703(b) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1671b(b)). Notice of the scheduling of the 
final phase of the Commission's investigation 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 September 30, 2009 (74 FR 50242). The hearing was held in 
Washington, DC, on December 1, 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 January 13, 2010. The views of the 
Commission are contained in USITC Publication 4124 (January 2010), 
entitled Certain Oil Country Tubular Goods from China: Investigation 
No. 701-TA-463 (Final).

    By order of the Commission.

    Issued: January 13, 2010.
Marilyn R. Abbott,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2010-902 Filed 1-19-10; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7020-02-P
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