Grain-Oriented Electrical Steel From the People's Republic of China, the Czech Republic, Germany, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Poland, and the Russian Federation: Postponement of Preliminary Determinations in the Antidumping Duty Investigations, 11082 [2014-04351]

Download as PDF 11082 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 39 / Thursday, February 27, 2014 / Notices formats for the revised certifications are provided at the end of the Final Rule. The Department intends to reject factual submissions if the submitting party does not comply with the revised certification requirements. Notification to Interested Parties Interested parties must submit applications for disclosure under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305(b). Instructions for filing such applications may be found on the Department’s Web site at https://enforcement.trade.gov/ apo/. This notice is issued and published pursuant to section 777(i) of the Act. Dated: February 20, 2014. Paul Piquado, Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Appendix I mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Scope of the Investigation The merchandise covered by this investigation is certain hot-rolled products of carbon steel and alloy steel, in coils, of approximately circular cross section, less than 19.00 mm in actual solid cross-sectional diameter. Specifically excluded are steel products possessing the above-noted physical characteristics and meeting the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) definitions for (a) stainless steel; (b) tool steel; (c) high nickel steel; (d) ball bearing steel; or (e) concrete reinforcing bars and rods. Also excluded are free cutting steel (also known as free machining steel) products (i.e., products that contain by weight one or more of the following elements: 0.1 percent or more of lead, 0.05 percent or more of bismuth, 0.08 percent or more of sulfur, more than 0.04 percent of phosphorus, more than 0.05 percent of selenium, or more than 0.01 percent of tellurium). All products meeting the physical description of subject merchandise that are not specifically excluded are included in this scope. The products under investigation are currently classifiable under subheadings 7213.91.3011, 7213.91.3015, 7213.91.3020, 7213.91.3093; 7213.91.4500, 7213.91.6000, 7213.99.0030, 7227.20.0030, 7227.20.0080, 7227.90.6010, 7227.90.6020, 7227.90.6030, and 7227.90.6035 of the HTSUS. Products entered under subheadings 7213.99.0090 and 7227.90.6090 of the HTSUS also may be included in this scope if they meet the physical description of subject merchandise above. Although the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of this proceeding is dispositive. [FR Doc. 2014–04345 Filed 2–26–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P Countervailing Duty Proceedings, 78 FR 42678 (July 17, 2013) (Final Rule). VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:58 Feb 26, 2014 Jkt 232001 The Petitioners noted in their request that this extension will provide International Trade Administration additional time for the Department to [A–570–994, A–851–803, A–428–842, A–588– continue to gather additional information from respondents and 871, A–580–871, A–455–804, A–821–821] perform required analysis. The Department has found no Grain-Oriented Electrical Steel From compelling reason to deny the request the People’s Republic of China, the and, therefore, in accordance with Czech Republic, Germany, Japan, the section 733(c)(1)(A) of the Act and 19 Republic of Korea, Poland, and the CFR 351.205(e), the Department is Russian Federation: Postponement of postponing the deadline for the Preliminary Determinations in the preliminary determinations to no later Antidumping Duty Investigations than the 190th day after the date on AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance, which the investigations were initiated, formerly Import Administration, or May 2, 2014. In accordance with International Trade Administration, section 735(a)(1) of the Act, the deadline Department of Commerce. for the final determinations of these FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: investigations will continue to be 75 Steve Bezirganian or Robert James at days after the date of the preliminary (202) 482–1131 or (202) 482–0649, determinations, unless postponed at a respectively, AD/CVD Operations, later date. Office VI, Enforcement and Compliance, This notice is issued and published International Trade Administration, pursuant to section 733(c)(2) of the Act U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th and 19 CFR 351.205(f)(1). Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Dated: February 21, 2014. Washington, DC 20230. Paul Piquado, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Background On October 24, 2013, the Department of Commerce (the Department) initiated the antidumping investigations on grain-oriented electrical steel from the People’s Republic of China, the Czech Republic, Germany, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Poland, and the Russian Federation.1 The notice of initiation stated that, unless postponed, the Department would issue its preliminary determinations for these investigations no later than 140 days after the date of the initiation in accordance with section 773(b)(1)(A) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), and 19 CFR 351.205(b)(1). The preliminary determinations currently are due no later than March 13, 2014. Postponement of the Preliminary Determinations On February 10, 2014, more than 25 days before the scheduled preliminary determinations, AK Steel Corporation, Allegheny Ludlum, LLC, and the United Steelworkers (the Petitioners), pursuant to section 733(c)(1)(A) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.205(b)(2) and (e), made a timely request for a 50-day postponement of the preliminary determinations in these investigations.2 1 See Grain-Oriented Electrical Steel From the People’s Republic of China, the Czech Republic, Germany, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Poland, and the Russian Federation: Initiation of Antidumping Duty Investigations, 78 FR 65283 (October 31, 2013). 2 See Letter from Petitioners to Secretary of Commerce, ‘‘Antidumping Investigations of Grain- PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Compliance. [FR Doc. 2014–04351 Filed 2–26–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–570–890] Wooden Bedroom Furniture From the People’s Republic of China: Initiation of Antidumping Duty New Shipper Review Enforcement and Compliance, formerly Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. DATES: Effective Date: February 27, 2014. SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (‘‘Department’’) determined that the request described below for a new shipper review of the antidumping duty order on wooden bedroom furniture (‘‘WBF’’) from the People’s Republic of China (‘‘PRC’’) meets the statutory and regulatory requirements for initiation. The period of review (‘‘POR’’) for the new shipper review is January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jonathan Hill, AD/CVD Operations, Office IV, Enforcement and Compliance, AGENCY: Oriented Electrical Steel (‘‘GOES’’) from China, Czech Republic, Germany, Japan, South Korea, Poland, and Russia: Petitioners’ Request for Extension of Preliminary Determination,’’ dated February 10, 2014. E:\FR\FM\27FEN1.SGM 27FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 39 (Thursday, February 27, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Page 11082]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-04351]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration

[A-570-994, A-851-803, A-428-842, A-588-871, A-580-871, A-455-804, A-
821-821]


Grain-Oriented Electrical Steel From the People's Republic of 
China, the Czech Republic, Germany, Japan, the Republic of Korea, 
Poland, and the Russian Federation: Postponement of Preliminary 
Determinations in the Antidumping Duty Investigations

AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance, formerly Import Administration, 
International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steve Bezirganian or Robert James at 
(202) 482-1131 or (202) 482-0649, respectively, AD/CVD Operations, 
Office VI, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade 
Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and 
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    On October 24, 2013, the Department of Commerce (the Department) 
initiated the antidumping investigations on grain-oriented electrical 
steel from the People's Republic of China, the Czech Republic, Germany, 
Japan, the Republic of Korea, Poland, and the Russian Federation.\1\ 
The notice of initiation stated that, unless postponed, the Department 
would issue its preliminary determinations for these investigations no 
later than 140 days after the date of the initiation in accordance with 
section 773(b)(1)(A) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), 
and 19 CFR 351.205(b)(1). The preliminary determinations currently are 
due no later than March 13, 2014.
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    \1\ See Grain-Oriented Electrical Steel From the People's 
Republic of China, the Czech Republic, Germany, Japan, the Republic 
of Korea, Poland, and the Russian Federation: Initiation of 
Antidumping Duty Investigations, 78 FR 65283 (October 31, 2013).
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 Postponement of the Preliminary Determinations

    On February 10, 2014, more than 25 days before the scheduled 
preliminary determinations, AK Steel Corporation, Allegheny Ludlum, 
LLC, and the United Steelworkers (the Petitioners), pursuant to section 
733(c)(1)(A) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.205(b)(2) and (e), made a timely 
request for a 50-day postponement of the preliminary determinations in 
these investigations.\2\ The Petitioners noted in their request that 
this extension will provide additional time for the Department to 
continue to gather additional information from respondents and perform 
required analysis.
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    \2\ See Letter from Petitioners to Secretary of Commerce, 
``Antidumping Investigations of Grain-Oriented Electrical Steel 
(``GOES'') from China, Czech Republic, Germany, Japan, South Korea, 
Poland, and Russia: Petitioners' Request for Extension of 
Preliminary Determination,'' dated February 10, 2014.
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    The Department has found no compelling reason to deny the request 
and, therefore, in accordance with section 733(c)(1)(A) of the Act and 
19 CFR 351.205(e), the Department is postponing the deadline for the 
preliminary determinations to no later than the 190th day after the 
date on which the investigations were initiated, or May 2, 2014. In 
accordance with section 735(a)(1) of the Act, the deadline for the 
final determinations of these investigations will continue to be 75 
days after the date of the preliminary determinations, unless postponed 
at a later date.
    This notice is issued and published pursuant to section 733(c)(2) 
of the Act and 19 CFR 351.205(f)(1).

    Dated: February 21, 2014.
Paul Piquado,
Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2014-04351 Filed 2-26-14; 8:45 am]
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