Hardwood Plywood From China; Determinations, 76857 [2013-30156]
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Lisa R. Barton,
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[FR Doc. 2013–30157 Filed 12–18–13; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7020–02–P
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
COMMISSION
[Investigation Nos. 701–TA–490 and 731–
TA–1204 (Final)]
Hardwood Plywood From China;
Determinations
On the basis of the record 1 developed
in the subject investigations, the United
States International Trade Commission
(Commission) determines, pursuant to
sections 705(b) and 735(b) of the Tariff
Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1671d(b)) and (19
U.S.C. 1673d(b)) (the Act), that an
industry in the United States is not
materially injured or threatened with
material injury, and the establishment of
an industry in the United States is not
materially retarded, by reason of
imports of hardwood plywood from
China provided for in subheading(s)
4412.10; 4412.31; 4412.32; 4412.39;
4412.94; and 4412.99 of the Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States,
that the U.S. Department of Commerce
has determined are subsidized and sold
in the United States at less than fair
value (‘‘LTFV’’).2
Background
The Commission instituted these
investigations effective September 27,
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 Chairman Irving A. Williamson and
Commissioners Shara L. Aranoff, Dean A. Pinkert,
David S. Johanson, and Meredith M. Broadbent
voted in the negative. Commissioner F. Scott Kieff
did not participate in these investigations.
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2012, following receipt of a petition
filed with the Commission and
Commerce by Columbia Forest
Products, Greensboro, NC;
Commonwealth Plywood Co., Ltd.,
Whitehall, NY; Murphy Plywood,
Eugene, OR; Roseburg Forest Products
Co., Roseburg, OR; States Industries
LLC, Eugene, OR; and Timber Products
Company, Springfield, OR combined as
The Coalition for Fair Trade of
Hardwood Plywood. The final phase of
the investigations was scheduled by the
Commission following notification of
preliminary determinations by
Commerce that imports of hardwood
plywood from China were subsidized
within the meaning of section 703(b) of
the Act (19 U.S.C. 1671b(b)) and
dumped within the meaning of 733(b) of
the Act (19 U.S.C. 1673b(b)). Notice of
the scheduling of the final phase of the
Commission’s investigations 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 on June 19, 2013 (78 FR 36791).
The hearing was held in Washington,
DC, on September 19, 2013, 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
November 25, 2013. The views of the
Commission are contained in USITC
Publication 4434 (November 2013),
entitled Hardwood Plywood From
China: Investigation Nos. 701–TA–490
and 731–TA–1204 (Final).
Issued: December 13, 2013.
By order of the Commission.
Lisa R. Barton,
Acting Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2013–30156 Filed 12–18–13; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7020–02–P
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
COMMISSION
[Investigation Nos. 701–TA–509 and 731–
TA–1244 (Preliminary)]
1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane From China;
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
1 The record is defined in sec. 207.2(f) of the
Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19
CFR 207.2(f)).
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
[Investigation Nos. 701-TA-490 and 731-TA-1204 (Final)]
Hardwood Plywood From China; Determinations
On the basis of the record \1\ developed in the subject
investigations, the United States International Trade Commission
(Commission) determines, pursuant to sections 705(b) and 735(b) of the
Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1671d(b)) and (19 U.S.C. 1673d(b)) (the
Act), that an industry in the United States is not materially injured
or threatened with material injury, and the establishment of an
industry in the United States is not materially retarded, by reason of
imports of hardwood plywood from China provided for in subheading(s)
4412.10; 4412.31; 4412.32; 4412.39; 4412.94; and 4412.99 of the
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that the U.S.
Department of Commerce has determined are subsidized and 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\ Chairman Irving A. Williamson and Commissioners Shara L.
Aranoff, Dean A. Pinkert, David S. Johanson, and Meredith M.
Broadbent voted in the negative. Commissioner F. Scott Kieff did not
participate in these investigations.
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Background
The Commission instituted these investigations effective September
27, 2012, following receipt of a petition filed with the Commission and
Commerce by Columbia Forest Products, Greensboro, NC; Commonwealth
Plywood Co., Ltd., Whitehall, NY; Murphy Plywood, Eugene, OR; Roseburg
Forest Products Co., Roseburg, OR; States Industries LLC, Eugene, OR;
and Timber Products Company, Springfield, OR combined as The Coalition
for Fair Trade of Hardwood Plywood. The final phase of the
investigations was scheduled by the Commission following notification
of preliminary determinations by Commerce that imports of hardwood
plywood from China were subsidized within the meaning of section 703(b)
of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1671b(b)) and dumped within the meaning of 733(b)
of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1673b(b)). Notice of the scheduling of the final
phase of the Commission's investigations 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 on
June 19, 2013 (78 FR 36791). The hearing was held in Washington, DC, on
September 19, 2013, 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 November 25, 2013. The
views of the Commission are contained in USITC Publication 4434
(November 2013), entitled Hardwood Plywood From China: Investigation
Nos. 701-TA-490 and 731-TA-1204 (Final).
Issued: December 13, 2013.
By order of the Commission.
Lisa R. Barton,
Acting Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2013-30156 Filed 12-18-13; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7020-02-P
