Drawn Stainless Steel Sinks From the People's Republic of China: Rescission of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2016, 65626-65627 [2016-22878]

Download as PDF 65626 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 185 / Friday, September 23, 2016 / Notices II. Discussion of Civil Rights Issues in Nevada—Member of the Nevada Advisory Committee III. Public Comment IV. Adjournment Dated: September 20, 2016. David Mussatt, Supervisory Chief, Regional Programs Unit. [FR Doc. 2016–22965 Filed 9–22–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Foreign-Trade Zones Board [B–41–2016] Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 249— Pensacola, Florida; Authorization of Production Activity; GE Renewables North America, LLC (Wind Turbine Nacelles and Hubs); Pensacola, Florida On May 23, 2016, GE Renewables North America, LLC submitted a notification of proposed production activity to the Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) Board for its facility within Subzone 249A, in Pensacola, Florida. The notification was processed in accordance with the regulations of the FTZ Board (15 CFR part 400), including notice in the Federal Register inviting public comment (81 FR 39626–39627, June 17, 2016). The FTZ Board has determined that no further review of the activity is warranted at this time. The production activity described in the notification is authorized, subject to the FTZ Act and the Board’s regulations, including Section 400.14. Dated: September 20, 2016. Andrew McGilvray, Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. 2016–23009 Filed 9–22–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Foreign-Trade Zones Board sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES [B–63–2016] Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 177— Evansville, Indiana; Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Best Chairs, Inc. d/b/a Best Home Furnishings (Upholstered Furniture); Ferdinand, Cannelton and Paoli, Indiana Best Chairs, Inc. d/b/a Best Home Furnishings (Best Home) submitted a notification of proposed production activity to the FTZ Board for its facilities in Ferdinand, Cannelton and Paoli, Indiana within FTZ 177. The notification conforming to the VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:22 Sep 22, 2016 Jkt 238001 requirements of the regulations of the FTZ Board (15 CFR 400.22) was received on September 14, 2016. The Best Home facilities are located within Sites 5, 6, and 7 of FTZ 177 and currently have authority to conduct cutand-sew activity using certain foreign micro-denier suede upholstery fabrics and polyurethane fabrics to produce upholstered furniture and related parts (upholstery cover sets) on a restricted basis (Board Order 1807 and Doc. B–35– 2014). Board Order 1807 authorized the production of upholstered furniture (sofas, sectionals, loveseats, chairs, and recliners) for a five-year period, with a scope of authority that only provides FTZ savings on a limited quantity (2.28 million square yards per year) of foreign origin, micro-denier suede upholstery fabric finished with a hot caustic soda solution process. Doc. B–35–2014 expanded the company’s scope of authority to include certain polyurethane fabrics. All foreign upholstery fabrics other than microdenier suede finished with a hot caustic soda solution process, polyurethane fabrics backed with ground leather, and wet coagulation process, 100 percent polyurethane coated fabrics used in Best Home’s production within FTZ 177 are subject to full customs duties. The current request seeks to extend Best Home’s existing FTZ authority indefinitely (with no increase in the company’s annual quantitative limit of 2.28 million square yards) and to add foreign-status leather and non-textile foreign-status components to the scope of authority. This request also seeks to clarify certain HTSUS numbers that apply to the company’s existing authority for micro-denier suede upholstery fabric finished with a hot caustic soda solution process. Pursuant to 15 CFR 400.14(b), additional FTZ authority would be limited to the specific foreign-status materials and components and specific finished products described in the submitted notification (as described below) and subsequently authorized by the FTZ Board. Production under FTZ procedures could exempt Best Home from customs duty payments on the foreign-status components used in export production. On its domestic sales, Best Home would be able to apply the finished upholstery cover set (i.e., furniture part) or finished furniture duty rate (free) for the authorized fabrics and additional components (indicated below). Customs duties also could possibly be deferred or reduced on foreign-status production equipment. The components sourced from abroad include: Micro-denier suede fabric PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 finished with a hot caustic soda finishing process; upholstery leather; linear actuators and motors; transformers; power adaptors; handset controllers; power cables; and, Y-cables (duty rate ranges from 1.6% to 17.2%). The request indicates that upholstery leather will be admitted to the zone in privileged foreign status (19 CFR 146.41), thereby precluding inverted tariff benefits on upholstery leather. All other foreign, unauthorized upholstery fabrics or other components used in the production activity would continue to be admitted to the zone in domestic (duty paid) status. Public comment is invited from interested parties. Submissions shall be addressed to the Board’s Executive Secretary at the address below. The closing period for their receipt is November 2, 2016. A copy of the notification will be available for public inspection at the Office of the Executive Secretary, Foreign-Trade Zones Board, Room 21013, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230–0002, and in the ‘‘Reading Room’’ section of the Board’s Web site, which is accessible via www.trade.gov/ftz. For further information, contact Elizabeth Whiteman at Elizabeth.Whiteman@trade.gov or (202) 482–0473. Dated: September 19, 2016. Andrew McGilvray, Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. 2016–23005 Filed 9–22–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [C–570–984] Drawn Stainless Steel Sinks From the People’s Republic of China: Rescission of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2016 Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce is rescinding the administrative review of the countervailing duty order on drawn stainless steel sinks from the People’s Republic of China for the period of review January 1, 2015, through December 31, 2015, based on the timely withdrawal of requests for review. DATES: Effective September 23, 2016. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sergio Balbontin, AD/CVD Operations, AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\23SEN1.SGM 23SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 185 / Friday, September 23, 2016 / Notices Office I, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–6478. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On April 1, 2016, the Department (the Department) published the notice of opportunity to request an administrative review of the countervailing duty order on drawn stainless steel sinks (sinks) from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) for the period of review (POR) January 1, 2015, through December 31, 2015.1 On April 28, 2016, Zhongshan Superte Kitchenware Co., Ltd. (Superte) requested an administrative review of its POR sales.2 On April 29, 2016, Guangdong Yingao Utensils Co., Ltd. (Yingao), Guangdong Dongyuan Kitchenware Industrial Co., Ltd. (Dongyuan), and Jiangmen New Star HiTech Enterprise Ltd. (New Star) requested an administrative review of their POR sales.3 On June 6, 2016, in accordance with 19 CFR 351.221(c)(1)(i), the Department published a notice initiating an administrative review of Superte, Yingao, Dongyuan, and New Star.4 New Star and Yingao withdrew their requests for an administrative review on June 16, 2016.5 Dongyuan and Superte withdrew their requests for an administrative review on August 22, 2016, and August 25, 2016, respectively.6 sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES Rescission of Review Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.213(d)(1), the Department will rescind an 1 See Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Order, Finding, or Suspended Investigation; Opportunity to Request Administrative Review, 81 FR 18826 (April 1, 2016). 2 See Letter from Superte, ‘‘Drawn Stainless Steel Sinks from China; Administrative Review Request,’’ dated April 28, 2016. 3 See Letters from Yingao, ‘‘Drawn Stainless Steel Sinks from the People’s Republic of China Request for Administrative Review,’’ Dongyuan, ‘‘Drawn Stainless Steel Sinks from the People’s Republic of China Request for Administrative Review,’’ and New Star, ‘‘Drawn Stainless Steel Sinks from the People’s Republic of China Request for Administrative Review,’’ dated April 29, 2016. 4 See Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews, 81 FR 36268 (June 6, 2016). 5 See Letters from New Star, ‘‘Drawn Stainless Steel Sinks from the People’s Republic of China: Withdrawal of Request for Annual Administrative Review,’’ and Yingao, ‘‘Drawn Stainless Steel Sinks from the People’s Republic of China: Withdrawal of Request for Annual Administrative Review,’’ dated June 16, 2016. 6 See Letters from Dongyuan, ‘‘Drawn Stainless Steel Sinks from the People’s Republic of China: Withdrawal of Request for Countervailing Duty Administrative Review,’’ dated August 22, 2016, and Superte, ‘‘Drawn Stainless Steel Sinks from China; Withdrawal of Administrative Review Request,’’ dated August 25, 2016. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:22 Sep 22, 2016 Jkt 238001 administrative review, in whole or in part, if the party, or parties, that requested a review withdraws the request within 90 days of the publication date of the notice of initiation of the requested review. As noted above, all parties withdrew their requests for review within 90 days of the publication date of the notice of initiation. No other parties requested an administrative review of the order. Therefore, in accordance with 19 CFR 351.213(d)(1), we are rescinding this review. Assessment The Department will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to assess countervailing duties on all appropriate entries of sinks from the PRC during the POR. Countervailing duties shall be assessed at rates equal to the cash deposit of estimated countervailing duties required at the time of entry, or withdrawal from warehouse, for consumption in accordance with 19 CFR 351.212(c)(1)(i). The Department intends to issue appropriate assessment instructions to CBP 15 days after publication of this notice in the Federal Register. Notifications to Importers This notice serves as a final reminder to importers of their responsibility under 19 CFR 351.402(f)(2) to file a certificate regarding the reimbursement of countervailing duties prior to liquidation of the relevant entries during this review period. Failure to comply with this requirement could result in the presumption that reimbursement of countervailing duties occurred and the subsequent assessment of double countervailing duties. Notification Regarding Administrative Protective Order This notice also serves as a final reminder to parties subject to administrative protective order (APO) of their responsibility concerning the return or destruction of proprietary information disclosed under an APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3). Timely written notification of the return or destruction of APO materials, or conversion to judicial protective order, is hereby requested. Failure to comply with the regulations and terms of an APO is a sanctionable violation. This notice is issued and published in accordance with sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, and 19 CFR 351.213(d)(4). PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 65627 Dated: September 16, 2016. Christian Marsh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations. [FR Doc. 2016–22878 Filed 9–22–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Office of National Marine Sanctuaries Visitor Centers Survey National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before November 22, 2016. SUMMARY: Direct all written comments to Jennifer Jessup, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6616, 14th and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at JJessup@doc.gov). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should be directed to Dr. Danielle Schwarzmann 240–533–0706 or danielle.schwarzmann@noaa.gov. ADDRESSES: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract This request is for a new collection of information. NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS) is conducting research to measure the public’s opinions about sanctuary visitor centers, exhibits, and kiosks. Exhibits and kiosks covered under the survey can be permanent or traveling/ temporary. The survey will be administered annually both within an ONMS visitor center as well as at partner venues that host an exhibit or kiosk on a national marine sanctuary or marine national monument. The survey will cover visitor centers, exhibits, and kiosks system-wide across all the E:\FR\FM\23SEN1.SGM 23SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 185 (Friday, September 23, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 65626-65627]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-22878]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration

[C-570-984]


Drawn Stainless Steel Sinks From the People's Republic of China: 
Rescission of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2016

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

SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce is rescinding the administrative 
review of the countervailing duty order on drawn stainless steel sinks 
from the People's Republic of China for the period of review January 1, 
2015, through December 31, 2015, based on the timely withdrawal of 
requests for review.

DATES: Effective September 23, 2016.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sergio Balbontin, AD/CVD Operations,

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Office I, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade 
Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue 
NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-6478.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background

    On April 1, 2016, the Department (the Department) published the 
notice of opportunity to request an administrative review of the 
countervailing duty order on drawn stainless steel sinks (sinks) from 
the People's Republic of China (PRC) for the period of review (POR) 
January 1, 2015, through December 31, 2015.\1\ On April 28, 2016, 
Zhongshan Superte Kitchenware Co., Ltd. (Superte) requested an 
administrative review of its POR sales.\2\ On April 29, 2016, Guangdong 
Yingao Utensils Co., Ltd. (Yingao), Guangdong Dongyuan Kitchenware 
Industrial Co., Ltd. (Dongyuan), and Jiangmen New Star Hi-Tech 
Enterprise Ltd. (New Star) requested an administrative review of their 
POR sales.\3\ On June 6, 2016, in accordance with 19 CFR 
351.221(c)(1)(i), the Department published a notice initiating an 
administrative review of Superte, Yingao, Dongyuan, and New Star.\4\ 
New Star and Yingao withdrew their requests for an administrative 
review on June 16, 2016.\5\ Dongyuan and Superte withdrew their 
requests for an administrative review on August 22, 2016, and August 
25, 2016, respectively.\6\
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    \1\ See Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Order, Finding, or 
Suspended Investigation; Opportunity to Request Administrative 
Review, 81 FR 18826 (April 1, 2016).
    \2\ See Letter from Superte, ``Drawn Stainless Steel Sinks from 
China; Administrative Review Request,'' dated April 28, 2016.
    \3\ See Letters from Yingao, ``Drawn Stainless Steel Sinks from 
the People's Republic of China Request for Administrative Review,'' 
Dongyuan, ``Drawn Stainless Steel Sinks from the People's Republic 
of China Request for Administrative Review,'' and New Star, ``Drawn 
Stainless Steel Sinks from the People's Republic of China Request 
for Administrative Review,'' dated April 29, 2016.
    \4\ See Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty 
Administrative Reviews, 81 FR 36268 (June 6, 2016).
    \5\ See Letters from New Star, ``Drawn Stainless Steel Sinks 
from the People's Republic of China: Withdrawal of Request for 
Annual Administrative Review,'' and Yingao, ``Drawn Stainless Steel 
Sinks from the People's Republic of China: Withdrawal of Request for 
Annual Administrative Review,'' dated June 16, 2016.
    \6\ See Letters from Dongyuan, ``Drawn Stainless Steel Sinks 
from the People's Republic of China: Withdrawal of Request for 
Countervailing Duty Administrative Review,'' dated August 22, 2016, 
and Superte, ``Drawn Stainless Steel Sinks from China; Withdrawal of 
Administrative Review Request,'' dated August 25, 2016.
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Rescission of Review

    Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.213(d)(1), the Department will rescind an 
administrative review, in whole or in part, if the party, or parties, 
that requested a review withdraws the request within 90 days of the 
publication date of the notice of initiation of the requested review. 
As noted above, all parties withdrew their requests for review within 
90 days of the publication date of the notice of initiation. No other 
parties requested an administrative review of the order. Therefore, in 
accordance with 19 CFR 351.213(d)(1), we are rescinding this review.

Assessment

    The Department will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection 
(CBP) to assess countervailing duties on all appropriate entries of 
sinks from the PRC during the POR. Countervailing duties shall be 
assessed at rates equal to the cash deposit of estimated countervailing 
duties required at the time of entry, or withdrawal from warehouse, for 
consumption in accordance with 19 CFR 351.212(c)(1)(i). The Department 
intends to issue appropriate assessment instructions to CBP 15 days 
after publication of this notice in the Federal Register.

Notifications to Importers

    This notice serves as a final reminder to importers of their 
responsibility under 19 CFR 351.402(f)(2) to file a certificate 
regarding the reimbursement of countervailing duties prior to 
liquidation of the relevant entries during this review period. Failure 
to comply with this requirement could result in the presumption that 
reimbursement of countervailing duties occurred and the subsequent 
assessment of double countervailing duties.

Notification Regarding Administrative Protective Order

    This notice also serves as a final reminder to parties subject to 
administrative protective order (APO) of their responsibility 
concerning the return or destruction of proprietary information 
disclosed under an APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3). Timely 
written notification of the return or destruction of APO materials, or 
conversion to judicial protective order, is hereby requested. Failure 
to comply with the regulations and terms of an APO is a sanctionable 
violation.
    This notice is issued and published in accordance with sections 
751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, and 19 
CFR 351.213(d)(4).

    Dated: September 16, 2016.
Christian Marsh,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty 
Operations.
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