Citric Acid and Certain Citrate Salts From Belgium, Colombia, and Thailand, 33925-33926 [2017-15300]

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[FR Doc. 2017–15310 Filed 7–20–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4333–15–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation Nos. 701–TA–579–580 and 731–TA–1369–1372 (Preliminary)] Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber From China, India, Korea, and Taiwan Determinations On the basis of the record 1 developed in the subject investigations, the United States International Trade Commission (‘‘Commission’’) determines, pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (‘‘the Act’’), that there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is materially injured by reason of imports of fine denier polyester staple fiber from China, India, Korea, and Taiwan provided for in subheading 5503.20.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that are allegedly sold in the United States at less than fair value (‘‘LTFV’’) and subsidized by the governments of China and India. sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES Commencement of Final Phase Investigations Pursuant to section 207.18 of the Commission’s rules, the Commission also gives notice of the commencement of the final phase of its investigations. The Commission will issue a final phase notice of scheduling, which will be published in the Federal Register as provided in section 207.21 of the Commission’s rules, upon notice from the Department of Commerce (‘‘Commerce’’) of affirmative preliminary determinations in the investigations under sections 703(b) or 733(b) of the Act, or, if the preliminary determinations are negative, upon notice of affirmative final determinations in those investigations under sections 705(a) or 735(a) of the 1 The record is defined in sec. 207.2(f) of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 207.2(f)). VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:50 Jul 20, 2017 Jkt 241001 Act. Parties that filed entries of appearance in the preliminary phase of the investigations need not enter a separate appearance for the final phase of the investigations. Industrial users, and, if the merchandise under investigation is sold at the retail level, representative consumer organizations have the right to appear as parties in Commission antidumping and countervailing duty investigations. The Secretary will prepare a public service list containing the names and addresses of all persons, or their representatives, who are parties to the investigations. Background On May 31, 2017, DAK Americas LLC, Charlotte, NC; Nan Ya Plastics Corporation, America, Lake City, SC; and Auriga Polymers Inc., Charlotte, NC filed a petition with the Commission and Commerce, alleging that an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury by reason of subsidized imports of fine denier polyester staple fiber from China and India and LTFV imports of fine denier polyester staple fiber from China, India, Korea, Taiwan, and Vietnam. Accordingly, effective May 31, 2017, the Commission, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 733(a) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1671b(a) and 1673b(a)), instituted countervailing duty investigation Nos. 701–TA–579–580 and antidumping duty investigation Nos. 731–TA–1369– 1373 (Preliminary). On July 13, 2017, the Department of Commerce terminated its antidumping duty investigation of imports of fine denier polyester staple fiber from Vietnam, following a request for withdrawal of the petition. Accordingly, the Commission has also terminated its antidumping duty investigation concerning fine denier polyester staple fiber from Vietnam (Investigation No. 731–TA–1373). Notice of the institution of the Commission’s investigations and of a public conference 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 of June 7, 2017 (82 FR 26512). The conference was held in Washington, DC, on June 21, 2017, and all persons who requested the opportunity were permitted to appear in person or by counsel. The Commission made these determinations pursuant to sections 703(a) and 733(a) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1671b(a) and 1673b(a)). It completed and filed its determinations in these investigations on July 17, 2017. The PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 33925 views of the Commission are contained in USITC Publication 4709 (July 2017), entitled Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber from China, India, Korea, and Taiwan: Investigation Nos. 701–TA– 579–580 and 731–TA–1369–1372 (Preliminary). By order of the Commission. Issued: July 17, 2017. Lisa R. Barton, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2017–15299 Filed 7–20–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation Nos. 701–TA–581 and 731– TA–1374–1376 (Preliminary)] Citric Acid and Certain Citrate Salts From Belgium, Colombia, and Thailand Determinations On the basis of the record 1 developed in the subject investigations, the United States International Trade Commission (‘‘Commission’’) determines, pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (‘‘the Act’’), that there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is materially injured by reason of imports of citric acid and certain citrate salts from Belgium, Colombia, and Thailand, provided for in subheadings 2918.14, 2918.15, and 3824.99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that are allegedly sold at less than fair value (‘‘LTFV’’) and that are allegedly subsidized by the government of Thailand. Commencement of Final Phase Investigations Pursuant to section 207.18 of the Commission’s rules, the Commission also gives notice of the commencement of the final phase of its investigations. The Commission will issue a final phase notice of scheduling, which will be published in the Federal Register as provided in section 207.21 of the Commission’s rules, upon notice from the Department of Commerce (‘‘Commerce’’) of affirmative preliminary determinations in the investigations under sections 703(b) or 733(b) of the Act, or, if the preliminary determinations are negative, upon notice of affirmative final determinations in those investigations under sections 705(a) or 735(a) of the Act. Parties that filed entries of appearance in the preliminary phase of 1 The record is defined in sec. 207.2(f) of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 207.2(f)). E:\FR\FM\21JYN1.SGM 21JYN1 33926 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 139 / Friday, July 21, 2017 / Notices the investigations need not enter a separate appearance for the final phase of the investigations. Industrial users, and, if the merchandise under investigation is sold at the retail level, representative consumer organizations have the right to appear as parties in Commission antidumping and countervailing duty investigations. The Secretary will prepare a public service list containing the names and addresses of all persons, or their representatives, who are parties to the investigations. sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES Background On June 2, 2017, Archer Daniels Midland Company (Decatur, Illinois), Cargill, Inc. (Minneapolis, Minnesota), and Tate & Lyle Ingredients Americas LLC (Hoffman Estates, Illinois) filed a petition with the Commission and Commerce, alleging that an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury by reason of subsidized imports of citric acid and certain citrate salts from Thailand and LTFV imports of citric acid and certain citrate salts from Belgium, Colombia, and Thailand. Accordingly, effective June 2, 2017, the Commission, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 733(a) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1671b(a) and 1673b(a)), instituted countervailing duty investigation No. 701–TA–581 and antidumping duty investigation Nos. 731–TA–1374–1376 (Preliminary). Notice of the institution of the Commission’s investigations and of a public conference 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 of June 8, 2017 (82 FR 26712). The conference was held in Washington, DC, on June 23, 2017, and all persons who requested the opportunity were permitted to appear in person or by counsel. The Commission made these determinations pursuant to sections 703(a) and 733(a) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1671b(a) and 1673b(a)). It completed and filed its determinations in these investigations on July 17, 2017. The views of the Commission are contained in USITC Publication 4710 (July 2017), entitled Citric Acid and Certain Citrate Salts from Belgium, Colombia, and Thailand: Investigation Nos. 701–TA– 581 and 731–TA–1374–1376 (Preliminary). Issued: July 17, 2017. Lisa R. Barton, Secretary to the Commission. Issued: July 17, 2017. Lisa R. Barton, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2017–15300 Filed 7–20–17; 8:45 am] [FR Doc. 2017–15301 Filed 7–20–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P BILLING CODE 7020–02–P [Investigation No. TA–201–76] [Investigation No. 731–TA–1373 (Preliminary)] Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber From Vietnam; Termination of Investigation United States International Trade Commission. AGENCY: Notice of termination of investigation. ACTION: On July 13, 2017, the Department of Commerce terminated its antidumping duty investigation of imports of fine denier polyester staple fiber from Vietnam, following a request for withdrawal of the petition. Accordingly, the Commission is terminating its antidumping duty investigation concerning fine denier polyester staple fiber from Vietnam (Investigation No. 731–TA–1373 (Preliminary)). SUMMARY: DATES: 19:50 Jul 20, 2017 July 13, 2017. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Calvin Chang (202–205–3062), Office of Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20436. Hearingimpaired individuals are advised that information on this matter can be obtained by contacting the Commission’s TDD terminal on 202– 205–1810. Persons with mobility impairments who will need special assistance in gaining access to the Commission should contact the Office of the Secretary at 202–205–2000. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its Internet server (https:// www.usitc.gov). The public record for this investigation may be viewed on the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. Authority: This investigation is being terminated under authority of title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 and pursuant to section 207.40(a) of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 207.40(a)). This notice is published pursuant to section 201.10 of the Commission’s rules (19 CFR 201.10). By order of the Commission. By order of the Commission. VerDate Sep<11>2014 Jkt 241001 INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Large Residential Washers; Institution and Scheduling of Safeguard Investigation and Determination That the Investigation Is Extraordinarily Complicated, Amendment United States International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice; amendment. AGENCY: The Commission published a notice in the Federal Register of June 13, 2017, concerning the institution and scheduling of investigation No. TA– 201–76 pursuant to section 202 of the Trade Act of 1974 (‘‘the Act’’) to determine whether large residential washers are being imported into the United States in such increased quantities as to be a substantial cause of serious injury, or the threat thereof, to the domestic industry producing an article like or directly competitive with the imported articles. 72 FR 27075. This amended notice provides for limits on page lengths for posthearing briefs. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Szustakowski (202–205–3169), Office of Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20436. Hearing-impaired persons can obtain information on this matter by contacting the Commission’s TDD terminal on 202– 205–1810. Persons with mobility impairments who will need special assistance in gaining access to the Commission should contact the Office of the Secretary at 202–205–2000. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its internet server (https:// www.usitc.gov). The public record for this investigation may be viewed on the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Amendment.—Pursuant to 19 CFR 206.3(b), in the Federal Register of June 13, 2017, in FR Doc. 2017–12160, on page 27077, in the third column, line 23, following the sentence ending with ‘‘October 26, 2017,’’ add the following sentences: No posthearing brief, either in the injury phase or any remedy phase, shall exceed fifteen (15) pages of textual SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\21JYN1.SGM 21JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 139 (Friday, July 21, 2017)]
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[FR Doc No: 2017-15300]


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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation Nos. 701-TA-581 and 731-TA-1374-1376 (Preliminary)]


Citric Acid and Certain Citrate Salts From Belgium, Colombia, and 
Thailand

Determinations

    On the basis of the record \1\ developed in the subject 
investigations, the United States International Trade Commission 
(``Commission'') determines, pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (``the 
Act''), that there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the 
United States is materially injured by reason of imports of citric acid 
and certain citrate salts from Belgium, Colombia, and Thailand, 
provided for in subheadings 2918.14, 2918.15, and 3824.99 of the 
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that are allegedly 
sold at less than fair value (``LTFV'') and that are allegedly 
subsidized by the government of Thailand.
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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)).
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Commencement of Final Phase Investigations

    Pursuant to section 207.18 of the Commission's rules, the 
Commission also gives notice of the commencement of the final phase of 
its investigations. The Commission will issue a final phase notice of 
scheduling, which will be published in the Federal Register as provided 
in section 207.21 of the Commission's rules, upon notice from the 
Department of Commerce (``Commerce'') of affirmative preliminary 
determinations in the investigations under sections 703(b) or 733(b) of 
the Act, or, if the preliminary determinations are negative, upon 
notice of affirmative final determinations in those investigations 
under sections 705(a) or 735(a) of the Act. Parties that filed entries 
of appearance in the preliminary phase of

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the investigations need not enter a separate appearance for the final 
phase of the investigations. Industrial users, and, if the merchandise 
under investigation is sold at the retail level, representative 
consumer organizations have the right to appear as parties in 
Commission antidumping and countervailing duty investigations. The 
Secretary will prepare a public service list containing the names and 
addresses of all persons, or their representatives, who are parties to 
the investigations.

Background

    On June 2, 2017, Archer Daniels Midland Company (Decatur, 
Illinois), Cargill, Inc. (Minneapolis, Minnesota), and Tate & Lyle 
Ingredients Americas LLC (Hoffman Estates, Illinois) filed a petition 
with the Commission and Commerce, alleging that an industry in the 
United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury 
by reason of subsidized imports of citric acid and certain citrate 
salts from Thailand and LTFV imports of citric acid and certain citrate 
salts from Belgium, Colombia, and Thailand. Accordingly, effective June 
2, 2017, the Commission, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 733(a) of the 
Act (19 U.S.C. 1671b(a) and 1673b(a)), instituted countervailing duty 
investigation No. 701-TA-581 and antidumping duty investigation Nos. 
731-TA-1374-1376 (Preliminary).
    Notice of the institution of the Commission's investigations and of 
a public conference 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 of June 8, 2017 (82 FR 26712). The 
conference was held in Washington, DC, on June 23, 2017, and all 
persons who requested the opportunity were permitted to appear in 
person or by counsel.
    The Commission made these determinations pursuant to sections 
703(a) and 733(a) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1671b(a) and 1673b(a)). It 
completed and filed its determinations in these investigations on July 
17, 2017. The views of the Commission are contained in USITC 
Publication 4710 (July 2017), entitled Citric Acid and Certain Citrate 
Salts from Belgium, Colombia, and Thailand: Investigation Nos. 701-TA-
581 and 731-TA-1374-1376 (Preliminary).

    By order of the Commission.
    Issued: July 17, 2017.
Lisa R. Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2017-15300 Filed 7-20-17; 8:45 am]
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