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finding, or suspended investigation
listed in this notice and for the period
identified above, the Department will
instruct CBP to assess antidumping or
countervailing duties on those entries at
a rate equal to the cash deposit of (or
bond for) estimated antidumping or
countervailing duties required on those
entries at the time of entry, or
withdrawal from warehouse, for
consumption and to continue to collect
the cash deposit previously ordered.
For the first administrative review of
any order, there will be no assessment
of antidumping or countervailing duties
on entries of subject merchandise
entered, or withdrawn from warehouse,
for consumption during the relevant
provisional-measures ‘‘gap’’ period of
the order, if such a gap period is
applicable to the period of review.
This notice is not required by statute
but is published as a service to the
international trading community.
Dated: November 15, 2013.
Christian Marsh,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping
and Countervailing Duty Operations.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
[A–570–875]
Non-Malleable Cast Iron Pipe Fittings
From the People’s Republic of China:
Final Results of the Expedited Second
Sunset Review of the Antidumping
Duty Order
Enforcement and Compliance,
formerly Import Administration,
International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce.
SUMMARY: On July 1, 2013, the
Department of Commerce (‘‘the
Department’’) initiated the second
sunset review of the antidumping duty
order on non-malleable cast iron pipe
fittings from the People’s Republic of
China (‘‘PRC’’) pursuant to section
751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as
amended (‘‘the Act’’). Based on the
notice of intent to participate and
adequate substantive response filed by
the domestic interested party, and the
lack of response from any respondent
interested party, the Department
conducted an expedited (120-day)
sunset review of the antidumping duty
order on non-malleable cast iron pipe
fittings from the PRC, pursuant to
section 751(c)(3)(B) of the Act and 19
CFR 351.218(e)(1)(ii)(C)(2). As a result
of this sunset review, the Department
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finds that revocation of the antidumping
duty order would be likely to lead to
continuation or recurrence of dumping.
The magnitude of the dumping margins
likely to prevail is indicated in the
‘‘Final Results of Sunset Review’’
section of this notice.
DATES: Effective Date: December 3, 2013.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
James Martinelli or Jamie Blair-Walker,
AD/CVD Operations, Office IV,
Enforcement and Compliance,
International Trade Administration,
U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th
Street and Constitution Avenue NW.,
Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202)
482–2923 or (202) 482–2615,
respectively.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
On April 7, 2003, the Department
published the antidumping duty order
on non-malleable cast iron pipe fittings
from the PRC.1 On July 1, 2013, the
Department published the notice of
initiation of the second sunset review of
the antidumping duty order on nonmalleable cast iron pipe fittings from the
PRC, pursuant to section 751(c) of the
Act.2 Between July 9 and July 11, 2013,
pursuant to 19 CFR 351.218(d)(1), the
Department received timely and
complete notices of intent to participate
in the sunset review from Ward
Manufacturing and Anvil International,
LLC (collectively, ‘‘Petitioners’’),
domestic producers of non-malleable
cast iron pipe fittings. On July 31, 2013,
pursuant to 19 CFR 351.218(d)(3),
Petitioners filed a timely and adequate
substantive response. The Department
did not receive substantive responses
from any respondent interested party.
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 an expedited (120-day)
sunset review of the antidumping duty
order on non-malleable cast iron pipe
fittings from the PRC.
As explained in the memorandum
from the Assistant Secretary for
Enforcement and Compliance, the
Department has exercised its discretion
to toll deadlines for the duration of the
closure of the Federal Government from
October 1, through October 16, 2013.3
Therefore, all deadlines in this segment
1 See
Notice of Antidumping Duty Order: Nonmalleable Cast Iron Pipe Fittings From the People’s
Republic of China, 68 FR 16765 (April 7, 2003).
2 See Initiation of Five-Year (‘‘Sunset’’) Review, 78
FR 39256 (July 1, 2013).
3 See Memorandum for the Record from Paul
Piquado, Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and
Compliance, ‘‘Deadlines Affected by the Shutdown
of the Federal Government’’ (October 18, 2013).
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of the proceeding have been extended
by 16 days. The revised deadline for the
final results of this sunset review is now
November 14, 2013.
Scope of the Order
The products covered by the order are
finished and unfinished non-malleable
cast iron pipe fittings with an inside
diameter ranging from 1⁄4 inch to 6
inches, whether threaded or
unthreaded, regardless of industry or
proprietary specifications.
Imports of subject merchandise are
currently classifiable in the Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States
(‘‘HTSUS’’) under item numbers
7307.11.00.30, 7307.11.00.60,
7307.19.30.60, 7307.19.30.85,
7326.90.8588, and 7326.90.8588.
HTSUS subheadings are provided for
convenience and customs purposes. The
written description of the scope of the
order is dispositive.4
Analysis of Comments Received
A complete discussion of all issues
raised in this sunset review is provided
in the accompanying I&D Memorandum,
which is hereby adopted by this notice.
The issues discussed in the I&D
Memorandum include the likelihood of
continuation or recurrence of dumping
and the magnitude of the margins likely
to prevail if the order is revoked. The
I&D Memorandum is a public document
and is on file electronically via
Enforcement and Compliance’s
Antidumping and Countervailing Duty
Centralized Electronic Service System
(‘‘IA ACCESS’’). Access to IA ACCESS
is available in the Central Records Unit,
room 7046 of the main Department of
Commerce building. In addition, a
complete version of the I&D
Memorandum can be accessed directly
at https://enforcement.trade.gov/frn/.
The signed I&D Memorandum and the
electronic versions of the I&D
Memorandum are identical in content.
Final Results of Sunset Review
The Department determines that
revocation of the antidumping duty
order on non-malleable cast iron pipe
fittings from the PRC would be likely to
lead to continuation or recurrence of
dumping at weigh average margins up to
75.50 percent.
4 See Memorandum to Ronald K. Lorentzen,
Acting Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and
Compliance from Christian Marsh, Deputy Assistant
Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty
Operations, ‘‘Issues and Decision Memorandum for
the Expedited Second Sunset Review of the
Antidumping Duty Order on Non-malleable Cast
Iron Pipe Fittings from the People’s Republic of
China,’’ dated concurrently with this notice (‘‘I&D
Memorandum’’), for full scope language.
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Notification Regarding Administrative
Protective Order
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
results and notice in accordance with
sections 751(c), 752(c), and 777(i)(1) of
the Act.
Dated: November 14, 2013.
Ronald K. Lorentzen,
Acting Assistant Secretary for Enforcement
and Compliance.
Appendix—List of Topics Discussed in
the Issues and Decision Memorandum
1. Likelihood of continuation or recurrence of
dumping
2. Magnitude of the dumping margin likely
to prevail
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
[C–570–991]
Countervailing Duty Investigation of
Chlorinated Isocyanurates From the
People’s Republic of China:
Postponement of Preliminary
Determination
Enforcement and Compliance,
formerly Import Administration,
International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul
Walker, AD/CVD Operations, Office V,
Enforcement and Compliance,
International Trade Administration,
U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th
Street and Constitution Avenue NW.,
Washington, DC 20230; telephone: 202–
482–0413.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Background
On September 18, 2013, the
Department of Commerce (the
‘‘Department’’) initiated the
countervailing duty investigation of
chlorinated isocyanurates (‘‘chlorinated
isos’’) from the People’s Republic of
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China (‘‘PRC’’).1 Currently, the
preliminary determination is due no
later than December 8, 2013.2
Postponement of Due Date for the
Preliminary Determination
Section 703(b)(1) of the Tariff Act of
1930, as amended (the ‘‘Act’’), requires
the Department to issue the preliminary
determination in a countervailing duty
investigation within 65 days after the
date on which the Department initiated
the investigation. However, section
703(c)(1) of the Act permits the
Department to postpone making the
preliminary determination until no later
than 130 days after the date on which
it initiated the investigation if, among
other reasons, the petitioner makes a
timely request for a postponement, or
the Department concludes that the
parties concerned are cooperating and
determines that the investigation is
extraordinarily complicated. Although
Clearon Corp. and Occidental Chemical
Corporation (‘‘Petitioners’’) made a
request on November 19, 2013, to
postpone the preliminary countervailing
duty determination, this request was
made after the applicable deadline had
passed.3 However, the original
countervailing duty questionnaire is not
due to the Department until December
6, 2013, three days before the current
date of the preliminary determination.
In addition, the Department determines
that, thus far, the parties concerned are
cooperating because each has made an
entry of appearance in this
investigation.4 Also, the Department
must analyze 30 complicated programs 5
for each respondent, including
1 See Chlorinated Isocyanurates from the People’s
Republic of China: Initiation of Countervailing Duty
Investigation, 78 FR 59001 (September 25, 2013).
2 As explained in the memorandum from the
Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and
Compliance, the Department has exercised its
discretion to toll deadlines for the duration of the
closure of the Federal Government from October 1,
through October 16, 2013. See Memorandum for the
Record, from Paul Piquado, Assistant Secretary for
Enforcement and Compliance, ‘‘Deadlines Affected
by the Shutdown of the Federal Government,’’
dated October 18, 2013. Therefore, all deadlines in
this segment of the proceeding have been extended
by 16 days. If the new deadline falls on a nonbusiness day, in accordance with the Department’s
practice, the deadline will become the next
business day. As noted above, the revised deadline
for the preliminary determination of this
investigation is December 8, 2013.
3 See Petitioners’ November 19, 2013 letter
requesting postponement of the preliminary
determination.
4 See, e.g., The Government of the People’s
Republic of China November 20, 2013 submission,
‘‘GOC Notice of Appearance and APO Application:
Countervailing Duty Investigation of Chlorinated
Isocyanurates from the People’s Republic of China.’’
5 The number of programs may be found in the
‘‘Countervailing Duty Investigation Initiation
Checklist: Chlorinated Isocyanurates from the
People’s Republic of China,’’ at 7—29.
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companies that are cross-owned with
each respondent, and likely issue
multiple supplemental questionnaires.
For all these reasons, the Department
finds this investigation to be
extraordinarily complicated within the
meaning of section 731(c)(1)(B) of the
Act, and is hereby fully postponing the
preliminary countervailing duty
determination by 130 days.6
The Department notes that 130 days
from the initiation date, plus the 16
days tolled due to the closure of the
Federal Government, is February 11,
2014. Therefore, pursuant to the
discretion afforded to the Department
under section 703(c)(1)(B) of the Act, we
are postponing the due date for the
preliminary determination to no later
than February 11, 2014.
This notice is issued and published
pursuant to section 703(c)(2) of the Act
and 19 CFR 351.205(f)(1).
Dated: November 22, 2013.
Paul Piquado,
Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and
Compliance.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
Notice of Vacancies on the U.S.
Section of the U.S.-Iraq Business
Dialogue
International Trade
Administration, U.S. Department of
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
The U.S. Secretary of
Commerce and the Iraq Minister of
Trade in July 2006 established the U.S.Iraq Business Dialogue (Business
Dialogue or Dialogue) as a bilateral
forum to facilitate private sector
business growth in Iraq and to
strengthen trade and investment ties
between the United States and Iraq. This
notice announces ten open membership
opportunities for representatives of
American industry to join the U.S.
section of the Dialogue.
DATES: Applications must be received
no later than December 13, 2013;
5:00pm EST.
SUMMARY:
6 On November 19, 2013, the Department notified
interested parties that we intend to fully postpone
the preliminary determination of this investigation
in a forthcoming Federal Register notice. See Memo
to the File, from Paul Walker, Case Analyst,
‘‘Countervailing Duty Investigation on Chlorinated
Isocyanurates from the People’s Republic of China:
Postponement of the Preliminary Determination,’’
dated November 19, 2013.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
[A-570-875]
Non-Malleable Cast Iron Pipe Fittings From the People's Republic
of China: Final Results of the Expedited Second Sunset Review of the
Antidumping Duty Order
AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance, formerly Import Administration,
International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce.
SUMMARY: On July 1, 2013, the Department of Commerce (``the
Department'') initiated the second sunset review of the antidumping
duty order on non-malleable cast iron pipe fittings from the People's
Republic of China (``PRC'') pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff
Act of 1930, as amended (``the Act''). Based on the notice of intent to
participate and adequate substantive response filed by the domestic
interested party, and the lack of response from any respondent
interested party, the Department conducted an expedited (120-day)
sunset review of the antidumping duty order on non-malleable cast iron
pipe fittings from the PRC, pursuant to section 751(c)(3)(B) of the Act
and 19 CFR 351.218(e)(1)(ii)(C)(2). As a result of this sunset review,
the Department finds that revocation of the antidumping duty order
would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping. The
magnitude of the dumping margins likely to prevail is indicated in the
``Final Results of Sunset Review'' section of this notice.
DATES: Effective Date: December 3, 2013.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James Martinelli or Jamie Blair-
Walker, AD/CVD Operations, Office IV, Enforcement and Compliance,
International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th
Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone:
(202) 482-2923 or (202) 482-2615, respectively.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
On April 7, 2003, the Department published the antidumping duty
order on non-malleable cast iron pipe fittings from the PRC.\1\ On July
1, 2013, the Department published the notice of initiation of the
second sunset review of the antidumping duty order on non-malleable
cast iron pipe fittings from the PRC, pursuant to section 751(c) of the
Act.\2\ Between July 9 and July 11, 2013, pursuant to 19 CFR
351.218(d)(1), the Department received timely and complete notices of
intent to participate in the sunset review from Ward Manufacturing and
Anvil International, LLC (collectively, ``Petitioners''), domestic
producers of non-malleable cast iron pipe fittings. On July 31, 2013,
pursuant to 19 CFR 351.218(d)(3), Petitioners filed a timely and
adequate substantive response. The Department did not receive
substantive responses from any respondent interested party. 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 an expedited (120-
day) sunset review of the antidumping duty order on non-malleable cast
iron pipe fittings from the PRC.
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\1\ See Notice of Antidumping Duty Order: Non-malleable Cast
Iron Pipe Fittings From the People's Republic of China, 68 FR 16765
(April 7, 2003).
\2\ See Initiation of Five-Year (``Sunset'') Review, 78 FR 39256
(July 1, 2013).
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As explained in the memorandum from the Assistant Secretary for
Enforcement and Compliance, the Department has exercised its discretion
to toll deadlines for the duration of the closure of the Federal
Government from October 1, through October 16, 2013.\3\ Therefore, all
deadlines in this segment of the proceeding have been extended by 16
days. The revised deadline for the final results of this sunset review
is now November 14, 2013.
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\3\ See Memorandum for the Record from Paul Piquado, Assistant
Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance, ``Deadlines Affected by
the Shutdown of the Federal Government'' (October 18, 2013).
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Scope of the Order
The products covered by the order are finished and unfinished non-
malleable cast iron pipe fittings with an inside diameter ranging from
\1/4\ inch to 6 inches, whether threaded or unthreaded, regardless of
industry or proprietary specifications.
Imports of subject merchandise are currently classifiable in the
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (``HTSUS'') under item
numbers 7307.11.00.30, 7307.11.00.60, 7307.19.30.60, 7307.19.30.85,
7326.90.8588, and 7326.90.8588. HTSUS subheadings are provided for
convenience and customs purposes. The written description of the scope
of the order is dispositive.\4\
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\4\ See Memorandum to Ronald K. Lorentzen, Acting Assistant
Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance from Christian Marsh,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty
Operations, ``Issues and Decision Memorandum for the Expedited
Second Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order on Non-malleable
Cast Iron Pipe Fittings from the People's Republic of China,'' dated
concurrently with this notice (``I&D Memorandum''), for full scope
language.
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Analysis of Comments Received
A complete discussion of all issues raised in this sunset review is
provided in the accompanying I&D Memorandum, which is hereby adopted by
this notice. The issues discussed in the I&D Memorandum include the
likelihood of continuation or recurrence of dumping and the magnitude
of the margins likely to prevail if the order is revoked. The I&D
Memorandum is a public document and is on file electronically via
Enforcement and Compliance's Antidumping and Countervailing Duty
Centralized Electronic Service System (``IA ACCESS''). Access to IA
ACCESS is available in the Central Records Unit, room 7046 of the main
Department of Commerce building. In addition, a complete version of the
I&D Memorandum can be accessed directly at https://enforcement.trade.gov/frn/. The signed I&D Memorandum and the
electronic versions of the I&D Memorandum are identical in content.
Final Results of Sunset Review
The Department determines that revocation of the antidumping duty
order on non-malleable cast iron pipe fittings from the PRC would be
likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping at weigh
average margins up to 75.50 percent.
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Notification Regarding Administrative Protective Order
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 results and notice in accordance
with sections 751(c), 752(c), and 777(i)(1) of the Act.
Dated: November 14, 2013.
Ronald K. Lorentzen,
Acting Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance.
Appendix--List of Topics Discussed in the Issues and Decision
Memorandum
1. Likelihood of continuation or recurrence of dumping
2. Magnitude of the dumping margin likely to prevail
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