Certain Helical Spring Lock Washers From Taiwan and the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited Third Five-Year Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders, 61343-61344 [2011-25594]

Download as PDF 61343 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 192 / Tuesday, October 4, 2011 / Notices disposition of proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3). Timely notification of destruction of APO materials or conversion to judicial protective order is hereby requested. Failure to comply with the regulations and the terms of an APO is a sanctionable violation. We are issuing and publishing this determination and notice in accordance with sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, and 19 CFR 351.224(e). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joshua Morris, AD/CVD Operations, Office 1, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone (202) 482–1779. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: September 27, 2011. Ronald K. Lorentzen, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. 2011–25532 Filed 10–3–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–583–820, A–570–822] Certain Helical Spring Lock Washers From Taiwan and the People’s Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited Third Five-Year Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. DATES: Effective Date: October 4, 2011. SUMMARY: On June 1, 2011, the Department of Commerce (‘‘Department’’) initiated the third sunset reviews of the antidumping duty orders on certain helical spring lock washers (‘‘lock washers’’) from Taiwan and the People’s Republic of China (‘‘PRC’’). The Department has conducted expedited sunset reviews of these orders. As a result of these reviews, the Department finds that revocation of the antidumping duty orders would likely lead to a continuation or recurrence of dumping at the margins identified in the ‘‘Final Results of Review’’ section of this notice. AGENCY: Background On June 1, 2011, the Department published the notice of initiation of the third sunset review of the antidumping duty orders on lock washers from Taiwan and the PRC pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (‘‘the Act’’). See Initiation of Five-Year (‘‘Sunset’’) Review, 76 FR 31588 (June 1, 2011). On June 13, 2011, the Department received a notice of intent to participate in both of these reviews from Shakeproof Assembly Components Division of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (‘‘Shakeproof’’), within the deadline specified in 19 CFR 351.218(d)(1)(i). Shakeproof, Petitioner in these proceedings, claimed interested party status for both of these reviews under section 771(9)(C) of the Act, as a producer of the domestic like product. On June 30, 2011, the Department received a complete substantive response from Petitioner for both reviews within the deadline specified in 19 CFR 351.218(d)(3)(i). We received no substantive responses from any respondent interested parties. As a result, pursuant to section 751(c)(3)(B) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.218(e)(1)(ii)(C)(2), the Department conducted expedited sunset reviews of these antidumping duty orders. Scope of the Orders The products covered by the orders are lock washers of carbon steel, of carbon alloy steel, or of stainless steel, heat-treated or non-heat-treated, plated or non-plated, with ends that are offline. Lock washers are designed to: (1) Function as a spring to compensate for developed looseness between the component parts of a fastened assembly; (2) distribute the load over a larger area for screws or bolts; and (3) provide a hardened bearing surface. The scope does not include internal or external tooth washers, nor does it include spring lock washers made of other metals, such as copper. Lock washers subject to the orders are currently classifiable under subheadings 7318.21.0000 and 7318.21.0030 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (‘‘HTSUS’’). Although the HTSUS subheading is provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of this proceeding is dispositive.1 Analysis of Comments Received All issues raised in these reviews are addressed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum (‘‘Decision Memorandum’’) from Christian Marsh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations, to Ronald K. Lorentzen, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import Administration, dated concurrently with this notice, which is hereby adopted by this notice. The issues discussed in the Decision Memorandum include the likelihood of continuation or recurrence of dumping and the magnitude of the margins likely to prevail if the orders were revoked. Parties can find a complete discussion of all issues raised in these reviews and the corresponding recommendations in this public memorandum, which is on file in the Central Records Unit in room 7046 of the main Department building. In addition, a complete version of the Decision Memorandum can be accessed directly on the Internet at https:// www.ia.ita.doc.gov/frn. The paper copy and electronic version of the Decision Memorandum are identical in content. Final Results of Review Pursuant to sections 752(c)(1) and (3) of the Act, we determine that revocation of the antidumping duty orders on lock washers from Taiwan and the PRC would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping at the following weighted-average percentage margins: Margin (percent) Manufacturers/producers/exporters pmangrum on DSK3VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Lock Washers From Taiwan Spring Lake Enterprises Co., Ltd ........................................................................................................................................................ Ceimiko Industrial Co., Ltd .................................................................................................................................................................. Par Excellence Industrial Co., Ltd ....................................................................................................................................................... All-Others ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 1 On September 30, 1997, the Department determined that lock washers which are imported VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:03 Oct 03, 2011 Jkt 226001 into the United States in an uncut, coil form are PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 31.93 31.93 31.93 31.93 within the scope of the orders. See Notice of Scope Rulings, 62 FR 62288 (November 21, 1997). E:\FR\FM\04OCN1.SGM 04OCN1 61344 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 192 / Tuesday, October 4, 2011 / Notices Margin (percent) Exporters Lock Washers from the PRC Hangzhou Spring Washer Co., Ltd. a/k/a Zhejiang Wanxin Group Co., Ltd. Co., Ltd. a/k/a Hangzhou Spring Washer Plant (‘‘HSWP’’) ................................................................................................................ HSWP via IFI Morgan Limited ............................................................................................................................................................. HSWP via Carway Development Ltd .................................................................................................................................................. HSWP via Midway Fasteners Ltd ........................................................................................................................................................ HSWP via Linkwell Industry Co., Ltd .................................................................................................................................................. HSWP via Fastwell Industry Co., Ltd .................................................................................................................................................. HSWP via Sunfast International Corp ................................................................................................................................................. HSWP via Winner Standard Parts Co., Ltd ........................................................................................................................................ PRC-wide ............................................................................................................................................................................................. This notice also serves as the only reminder to parties subject to administrative protective order (‘‘APO’’) of their responsibility concerning the return or destruction of proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305. Timely notification of the return or destruction of APO materials or conversion to judicial protective orders is hereby requested. Failure to comply with the regulations and terms of an APO is a violation which is subject to sanction. We are issuing and publishing the final results and notice in accordance with sections 751(c), 752(c), and 777(i)(1) of the Act. Dated: September 27, 2011. Ronald K. Lorentzen Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. 2011–25594 Filed 10–3–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XA742 Endangered and Threatened Species; Take of Anadromous Fish National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Issuance of two scientific research permits. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that NMFS has issued Permit 15824 to Santa Cruz County Environmental Health Services and Permit 16318 to Hagar Environmental Science. ADDRESSES: The approved application for each permit is available on the Applications and Permits for Protected Species (APPS), https:// apps.nmfs.noaa.gov Web site by pmangrum on DSK3VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:03 Oct 03, 2011 Jkt 226001 searching the permit number within the Search Database page. The applications, issued permits and supporting documents are also available upon written request or by appointment: Protected Resources Division, NMFS, 777 Sonoma Avenue, Room 325, Santa Rosa, CA 95404 (ph: (707) 575–6097, fax: (707) 578–3435). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeffrey Jahn at 707–575–6097, or e-mail: Jeffrey.Jahn@noaa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Authority The issuance of permits and permit modifications, as required by the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531–1543) (ESA), is based on a finding that such permits/modifications: (1) Are applied for in good faith; (2) would not operate to the disadvantage of the listed species which are the subject of the permits; and (3) are consistent with the purposes and policies set forth in section 2 of the ESA. Authority to take listed species is subject to conditions set forth in the permits. Permits and modifications are issued in accordance with and are subject to the ESA and NMFS regulations (50 CFR parts 222–226) governing listed fish and wildlife permits. Species Covered in This Notice This notice is relevant to federally endangered Central California Coast coho salmon (Oncorhyncus kisutch), threatened Central California Coast steelhead (O. mykiss), and threatened South-Central California Coast steelhead (O. mykiss). Permits Issued Permit 15824 A notice of the receipt of an application for a scientific research permit (15824) was published in the Federal Register on June 1, 2011 (76 FR 31590). Permit 15824 was issued to the PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 69.88 69.88 69.88 69.88 69.88 69.88 69.88 69.88 128.63 County of Santa Cruz, Environmental Health Services on August 30, 2011. Permit 15824 authorizes snorkel surveys, capture by backpack electrofishing and seining, handling (measuring), scale sampling, marking (fin-clipping), and release of juvenile Central California Coast (CCC) coho salmon, Central California Coast (CCC) steelhead, and South-California Coast (S–CCC) steelhead, henceforth referred to as ESA-listed salmonids. Permit 15824 authorizes unintentional lethal take of: Juvenile ESA-listed salmonids not to exceed one percent of the total number of fish captured. Permit 15824 does not authorize any non-lethal or lethal take of adult ESA-listed salmonids. Permit 15824 is for research to be conducted in the San Lorenzo River, Aptos Creek, Soquel Creek, and Corralitos Creek in Santa Cruz County, California. The main purpose of the project is to track habitat conditions and site densities of juvenile salmonids in these watersheds. Permit 15824 expires on December 31, 2016. Permit 16318 A notice of the receipt of an application for a scientific research permit renewal (16318) was published in the Federal Register on June 1, 2011 (76 FR 31590). Permit 16318 was issued to Hagar Environmental Science (HES) on August 30, 2011. Permit 16318 authorizes HES to take juvenile ESA-listed salmonids associated with three research projects consisting of lagoon surveys and stream surveys in Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Luis Obispo counties in central California. The data from lagoon and stream surveys will be used to track salmonid spawning and rearing conditions in lagoons and streams, prioritize restoration and conservation efforts, and inform land and water use decisions. Under Permit 16318, authorized research methods include snorkel surveys, electrofishing, scale sampling, E:\FR\FM\04OCN1.SGM 04OCN1

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration

[A-583-820, A-570-822]


Certain Helical Spring Lock Washers From Taiwan and the People's 
Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited Third Five-Year 
Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders

AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, 
Department of Commerce.

DATES: Effective Date: October 4, 2011.

SUMMARY: On June 1, 2011, the Department of Commerce (``Department'') 
initiated the third sunset reviews of the antidumping duty orders on 
certain helical spring lock washers (``lock washers'') from Taiwan and 
the People's Republic of China (``PRC''). The Department has conducted 
expedited sunset reviews of these orders. As a result of these reviews, 
the Department finds that revocation of the antidumping duty orders 
would likely lead to a continuation or recurrence of dumping at the 
margins identified in the ``Final Results of Review'' section of this 
notice.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joshua Morris, AD/CVD Operations, 
Office 1, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, 
U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW., 
Washington, DC 20230; telephone (202) 482-1779.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    On June 1, 2011, the Department published the notice of initiation 
of the third sunset review of the antidumping duty orders on lock 
washers from Taiwan and the PRC pursuant to section 751(c) of the 
Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (``the Act''). See Initiation of Five-
Year (``Sunset'') Review, 76 FR 31588 (June 1, 2011). On June 13, 2011, 
the Department received a notice of intent to participate in both of 
these reviews from Shakeproof Assembly Components Division of Illinois 
Tool Works Inc. (``Shakeproof''), within the deadline specified in 19 
CFR 351.218(d)(1)(i). Shakeproof, Petitioner in these proceedings, 
claimed interested party status for both of these reviews under section 
771(9)(C) of the Act, as a producer of the domestic like product.
    On June 30, 2011, the Department received a complete substantive 
response from Petitioner for both reviews within the deadline specified 
in 19 CFR 351.218(d)(3)(i). We received no substantive responses from 
any respondent interested parties. As a result, pursuant to section 
751(c)(3)(B) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.218(e)(1)(ii)(C)(2), the 
Department conducted expedited sunset reviews of these antidumping duty 
orders.

Scope of the Orders

    The products covered by the orders are lock washers of carbon 
steel, of carbon alloy steel, or of stainless steel, heat-treated or 
non-heat-treated, plated or non-plated, with ends that are off-line. 
Lock washers are designed to: (1) Function as a spring to compensate 
for developed looseness between the component parts of a fastened 
assembly; (2) distribute the load over a larger area for screws or 
bolts; and (3) provide a hardened bearing surface. The scope does not 
include internal or external tooth washers, nor does it include spring 
lock washers made of other metals, such as copper.
    Lock washers subject to the orders are currently classifiable under 
subheadings 7318.21.0000 and 7318.21.0030 of the Harmonized Tariff 
Schedule of the United States (``HTSUS''). Although the HTSUS 
subheading is provided for convenience and customs purposes, the 
written description of the scope of this proceeding is dispositive.\1\
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    \1\ On September 30, 1997, the Department determined that lock 
washers which are imported into the United States in an uncut, coil 
form are within the scope of the orders. See Notice of Scope 
Rulings, 62 FR 62288 (November 21, 1997).
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Analysis of Comments Received

    All issues raised in these reviews are addressed in the Issues and 
Decision Memorandum (``Decision Memorandum'') from Christian Marsh, 
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty 
Operations, to Ronald K. Lorentzen, Deputy Assistant Secretary for 
Import Administration, dated concurrently with this notice, which is 
hereby adopted by this notice. The issues discussed in the Decision 
Memorandum include the likelihood of continuation or recurrence of 
dumping and the magnitude of the margins likely to prevail if the 
orders were revoked. Parties can find a complete discussion of all 
issues raised in these reviews and the corresponding recommendations in 
this public memorandum, which is on file in the Central Records Unit in 
room 7046 of the main Department building.
    In addition, a complete version of the Decision Memorandum can be 
accessed directly on the Internet at https://www.ia.ita.doc.gov/frn. The 
paper copy and electronic version of the Decision Memorandum are 
identical in content.

Final Results of Review

    Pursuant to sections 752(c)(1) and (3) of the Act, we determine 
that revocation of the antidumping duty orders on lock washers from 
Taiwan and the PRC would be likely to lead to continuation or 
recurrence of dumping at the following weighted-average percentage 
margins:

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                                                              Margin
            Manufacturers/producers/exporters                (percent)
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                        Lock Washers From Taiwan
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Spring Lake Enterprises Co., Ltd........................           31.93
Ceimiko Industrial Co., Ltd.............................           31.93
Par Excellence Industrial Co., Ltd......................           31.93
All-Others..............................................           31.93
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                                                              Margin
                        Exporters                            (percent)
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                        Lock Washers from the PRC
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Hangzhou Spring Washer Co., Ltd. a/k/a Zhejiang Wanxin
 Group Co., Ltd.........................................
Co., Ltd. a/k/a Hangzhou Spring Washer Plant (``HSWP'').           69.88
HSWP via IFI Morgan Limited.............................           69.88
HSWP via Carway Development Ltd.........................           69.88
HSWP via Midway Fasteners Ltd...........................           69.88
HSWP via Linkwell Industry Co., Ltd.....................           69.88
HSWP via Fastwell Industry Co., Ltd.....................           69.88
HSWP via Sunfast International Corp.....................           69.88
HSWP via Winner Standard Parts Co., Ltd.................           69.88
PRC-wide................................................          128.63
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    This notice also serves as the only reminder to parties subject to 
administrative protective order (``APO'') of their responsibility 
concerning the return or destruction of proprietary information 
disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305. Timely 
notification of the return or destruction of APO materials or 
conversion to judicial protective orders is hereby requested. Failure 
to comply with the regulations and terms of an APO is a violation which 
is subject to sanction.
    We are issuing and publishing the final results and notice in 
accordance with sections 751(c), 752(c), and 777(i)(1) of the Act.

     Dated: September 27, 2011.
Ronald K. Lorentzen
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import Administration.
[FR Doc. 2011-25594 Filed 10-3-11; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510-DS-P

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