High Pressure Steel Cylinders From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order, 41607-41608 [2017-18590]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 169 / Friday, September 1, 2017 / Notices January 22, 2008, the Department published Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Proceedings: Documents Submission Procedures; APO Procedures, 73 FR 3634 (January 22, 2008). Parties wishing to participate in this investigation should ensure that they meet the requirements of these procedures (e.g., the filing of letters of appearance as discussed at 19 CFR 351.103(d)). This notice is issued and published pursuant to sections 702(c)(2) and 777(i) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.203(c). Dated: August 29, 2017. Gary Taverman, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations, performing the non-exclusive functions and duties of the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Appendix sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES Scope of the Investigation The merchandise covered by this investigation includes certain paper that has not been coated on either side and with 50 percent or more of the cellulose fiber content consisting of groundwood pulp, including groundwood pulp made from recycled paper, weighing not more than 90 grams per square meter. Groundwood pulp includes all forms of pulp produced from a mechanical pulping process, such as thermo-mechanical process (TMP), chemi-thermo mechanical process (CTMP), bleached chemi-thermo mechanical process (BCTMP) or any other mechanical pulping process. The scope includes paper shipped in any form, including but not limited to both rolls and sheets. Certain uncoated groundwood paper includes but is not limited to standard newsprint, high bright newsprint, book publishing, directory, and printing and writing papers. The scope includes paper that is white, off-white, cream, or colored. Specifically excluded from the scope are imports of certain uncoated groundwood paper printed with final content of printed text or graphic. Also excluded are papers that otherwise meet this definition, but which have undergone a supercalendering process.37 Certain uncoated groundwood paper is classifiable in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) in several subheadings, including 4801.00.0120, 4801.00.0140, 4802.61.1000, 4802.61.2000, 4802.61.3110, 4802.61.3191, 4802.61.6040, 4802.62.1000, 4802.62.2000, 4802.62.3000, 4802.62.6140, 4802.69.1000, 4802.69.2000, and 4802.69.3000. Subject merchandise may also be imported under several additional subheadings including 4805.91.5000, 37 Supercalendering imparts a glossy finish produced by the movement of the paper web through a supercalender which is a stack of alternating rollers of metal and cotton (or other softer material). The supercalender runs at high speed and applies pressure, heat, and friction which glazes the surface of the paper, imparting gloss to the surface and increasing the paper’s smoothness and density. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:53 Aug 31, 2017 Jkt 241001 4805.91.7000, and 4805.91.9000. Although the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the merchandise is dispositive. [FR Doc. 2017–18727 Filed 8–31–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–570–977] High Pressure Steel Cylinders From the People’s Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: As a result of this sunset review, the Department of Commerce (the Department) finds that revocation of the antidumping duty order on certain high pressure steel cylinders (HPSCs) from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping at the levels indicated in the ‘‘Final Results of Review’’ section of this notice. AGENCY: DATES: Applicable August 28, 2017. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kenneth Hawkins, AD/CVD Operations, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–6491. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On June 21, 2012, the Department of Commerce (Department) published the notice of the antidumping duty order on high pressure steel cylinders from the PRC.1 On April 3, 2017, the Department published the notice of initiation of the first sunset review of the AD Order, pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (Act).2 On May 8, 2017, the Department received a notice of intent to participate from one domestic interested party: Norris Cylinder Company (the petitioner) within the deadline specified in 19 CFR 351.218(d)(1).3 The petitioner claimed 1 See High Pressure Steel Cylinders from the People’s Republic of China: Antidumping Duty Order, 77 FR 37377 (June 21, 2012) (AD Order). 2 See Initiation of Five-Year (Sunset) Review, 82 FR 20314 (May 1, 2017). 3 See High Pressure Steel Cylinders from the People’s Republic of China; Notice of Appearance and of Intent to Participate on Behalf of the petitioner, Norris Cylinder Company in Sunset Review of Antidumping Duty Order (May 8, 2017). PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 41607 interested party status under section 771(9)(C) of the Act, as a manufacturer in the United States of a domestic like product. On May 25, 2017, the petitioner filed its Substantive Response in the sunset review within the 30-day deadline, as specified in 19 CFR 351.218(d)(3).4 The Department received no substantive responses from respondent interested parties. 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 sunset review of the AD Order. Scope of the Order The merchandise covered by the Order is seamless steel cylinders designed for storage or transport of compressed or liquefied gas (high pressure steel cylinders). High pressure steel cylinders are fabricated of chrome alloy steel including, but not limited to, chromium-molybdenum steel or chromium magnesium steel, and have permanently impressed into the steel, either before or after importation, the symbol of a U.S. Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (DOT)approved high pressure steel cylinder manufacturer, as well as an approved DOT type marking of DOT 3A, 3AX, 3AA, 3AAX, 3B, 3E, 3HT, 3T, or DOT– E (followed by a specific exemption number) in accordance with the requirements of sections 178.36 through 178.68 of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, or any subsequent amendments thereof. High pressure steel cylinders covered by the Order have a water capacity up to 450 liters, and a gas capacity ranging from 8 to 702 cubic feet, regardless of corresponding service pressure levels and regardless of physical dimensions, finish or coatings. Excluded from the scope of the Order are high pressure steel cylinders manufactured to UN–ISO–9809–1 and 2 specifications and permanently impressed with ISO or UN symbols. Also excluded from the Order are acetylene cylinders, with or without internal porous mass, and permanently impressed with 8A or 8AL in accordance with DOT regulations. Merchandise covered by the Order is classified in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) under subheading 7311.00.00.30. Subject merchandise may also enter under HTSUS subheadings 7311.00.00.60 or 7311.00.00.90. 4 See Letter to the Secretary from the petitioner, High Pressure Steel Cylinders from the People’s Republic of China’ Substantive Response to Notice of Initiation of Norris Cylinder Company (May 25, 2017) (Substantive Response). E:\FR\FM\01SEN1.SGM 01SEN1 41608 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 169 / Friday, September 1, 2017 / Notices Although the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the merchandise under the Order is dispositive. Analysis of Comments Received A complete discussion of all issues raised in this sunset review, including the likelihood of continuation or recurrence of dumping in the event of revocation of the AD Order and the magnitude of the margins likely to prevail if the AD Order were revoked, is provided in the Issues and Decision Memorandum, which is hereby adopted by this notice.5 A list of topics included in the Issues and Decision Memorandum is included as an appendix to this notice. The Issues and Decision Memorandum is a public document and is on file electronically via Enforcement and Compliance’s Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Services System (ACCESS). ACCESS is available to registered users at https:// access.trade.gov and to all parties in the Central Records Unit, room B8024 of the main Department of Commerce building. In addition, a complete version of the Issues and Decision Memorandum can be accessed on the Internet at https://enforcement.trade.gov/ frn/. The signed Issues and Decision Memorandum and the electronic version of the Issues and Decision Memorandum are identical in content. sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES Final Results of Sunset Review Pursuant to section 751(c)(1) and 752(c)(1) and (3) of the Act, the Department determines that revocation of the AD Order would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping, and that the magnitude of the dumping margins likely to prevail would be weighted-average dumping margins up to 31.21 percent. Notification to Interested Parties This notice 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 order, 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 these results and notice in accordance with 5 See Issues and Decision Memorandum. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:53 Aug 31, 2017 Jkt 241001 sections 751(c), 752(c), and 777(i)(1) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.218. Dated: August 28, 2017. Gary Taverman, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations, performing the non-exclusive functions and duties of the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Appendix List of Topics Discussed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum I. Summary II. Background III. Scope of the Order IV. History of the Order V. Discussion of the Issues 1. Likelihood of Continuation or Recurrence of Dumping 2. Magnitude of the Margins Likely to Prevail VI. Final Results of Sunset Review VII. Recommendation [FR Doc. 2017–18590 Filed 8–31–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–570–827] Certain Cased Pencils From the People’s Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. AGENCY: As a result of the determinations by the Department of Commerce (the Department) and the International Trade Commission (ITC) that revocation of the antidumping duty (AD) order on certain cased pencils from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) would likely lead to a continuation or recurrence of dumping and material injury to an industry in the United States, the Department is publishing this notice of continuation of the AD order. SUMMARY: Applicable September 1, 2017. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary Kolberg, Office I, AD/CVD Operations, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–1785. DATES: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On December 28, 1994, the Department published the AD order on PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 certain cased pencils from the PRC.1 On June 1, 2016, the Department published the notice of initiation of the fourth sunset review of the Order, pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act).2 As a result of its review, the Department determined that revocation of the Order would likely lead to a continuation or recurrence of dumping.3 The Department, therefore, notified the ITC of the magnitude of the margins likely to prevail should the Order be revoked. On August 17, 2017, the ITC determined that revoking the Order on certain cased pencils from the PRC would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to an industry in the United States within a reasonably foreseeable time.4 Scope of the Order Imports covered by the Order are shipments of certain cased pencils of any shape or dimension (except as described below) which are writing and/ or drawing instruments that feature cores of graphite or other materials, encased in wood and/or man-made materials, whether or not decorated and whether or not tipped (e.g., with erasers, etc.) in any fashion, and either sharpened or unsharpened. The pencils subject to the Order are currently classifiable under subheading 9609.10.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). Specifically excluded from the scope of the Order are mechanical pencils, cosmetic pencils, pens, non-cased crayons (wax), pastels, charcoals, chalks, and pencils produced under U.S. patent number 6,217,242, from paper infused with scents by the means covered in the above-referenced patent, thereby having odors distinct from those that may emanate from pencils lacking the scent infusion. Also excluded from the scope of the Order are pencils with all of the following physical characteristics: (1) Length: 13.5 or more inches; (2) sheath diameter: Not less than one-and-one quarter inches at any point (before sharpening); and (3) core length: Not more than 15 percent of the length of the pencil. In addition, pencils with all of the following physical 1 See Antidumping Duty Order: Certain Cased Pencils from the People’s Republic of China, 59 FR 66909 (December 28, 1994) (Order). 2 See Initiation of Five-Year (Sunset) Review, 81 FR 34974 (June 1, 2016). 3 See Certain Cased Pencils from the People’s Republic of China: Final Results of Expedited Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order, 81 FR 69513 (October 6, 2016), and accompanying Issues and Decision Memorandum. 4 See Cased Pencils from China, Inv. No. 731– TA–669 (Fourth Review), 82 FR 40019 (August 23, 2017). E:\FR\FM\01SEN1.SGM 01SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 169 (Friday, September 1, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 41607-41608]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-18590]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration

[A-570-977]


High Pressure Steel Cylinders From the People's Republic of 
China: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the 
Antidumping Duty Order

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

SUMMARY: As a result of this sunset review, the Department of Commerce 
(the Department) finds that revocation of the antidumping duty order on 
certain high pressure steel cylinders (HPSCs) from the People's 
Republic of China (PRC) would be likely to lead to continuation or 
recurrence of dumping at the levels indicated in the ``Final Results of 
Review'' section of this notice.

DATES: Applicable August 28, 2017.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kenneth Hawkins, AD/CVD Operations, 
Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. 
Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 
20230; telephone: (202) 482-6491.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    On June 21, 2012, the Department of Commerce (Department) published 
the notice of the antidumping duty order on high pressure steel 
cylinders from the PRC.\1\ On April 3, 2017, the Department published 
the notice of initiation of the first sunset review of the AD Order, 
pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended 
(Act).\2\ On May 8, 2017, the Department received a notice of intent to 
participate from one domestic interested party: Norris Cylinder Company 
(the petitioner) within the deadline specified in 19 CFR 
351.218(d)(1).\3\ The petitioner claimed interested party status under 
section 771(9)(C) of the Act, as a manufacturer in the United States of 
a domestic like product. On May 25, 2017, the petitioner filed its 
Substantive Response in the sunset review within the 30-day deadline, 
as specified in 19 CFR 351.218(d)(3).\4\ The Department received no 
substantive responses from respondent interested parties. 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 sunset 
review of the AD Order.
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    \1\ See High Pressure Steel Cylinders from the People's Republic 
of China: Antidumping Duty Order, 77 FR 37377 (June 21, 2012) (AD 
Order).
    \2\ See Initiation of Five-Year (Sunset) Review, 82 FR 20314 
(May 1, 2017).
    \3\ See High Pressure Steel Cylinders from the People's Republic 
of China; Notice of Appearance and of Intent to Participate on 
Behalf of the petitioner, Norris Cylinder Company in Sunset Review 
of Antidumping Duty Order (May 8, 2017).
    \4\ See Letter to the Secretary from the petitioner, High 
Pressure Steel Cylinders from the People's Republic of China' 
Substantive Response to Notice of Initiation of Norris Cylinder 
Company (May 25, 2017) (Substantive Response).
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Scope of the Order

    The merchandise covered by the Order is seamless steel cylinders 
designed for storage or transport of compressed or liquefied gas (high 
pressure steel cylinders). High pressure steel cylinders are fabricated 
of chrome alloy steel including, but not limited to, chromium-
molybdenum steel or chromium magnesium steel, and have permanently 
impressed into the steel, either before or after importation, the 
symbol of a U.S. Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous 
Materials Safety Administration (DOT)-approved high pressure steel 
cylinder manufacturer, as well as an approved DOT type marking of DOT 
3A, 3AX, 3AA, 3AAX, 3B, 3E, 3HT, 3T, or DOT-E (followed by a specific 
exemption number) in accordance with the requirements of sections 
178.36 through 178.68 of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, 
or any subsequent amendments thereof. High pressure steel cylinders 
covered by the Order have a water capacity up to 450 liters, and a gas 
capacity ranging from 8 to 702 cubic feet, regardless of corresponding 
service pressure levels and regardless of physical dimensions, finish 
or coatings.
    Excluded from the scope of the Order are high pressure steel 
cylinders manufactured to UN-ISO-9809-1 and 2 specifications and 
permanently impressed with ISO or UN symbols. Also excluded from the 
Order are acetylene cylinders, with or without internal porous mass, 
and permanently impressed with 8A or 8AL in accordance with DOT 
regulations.
    Merchandise covered by the Order is classified in the Harmonized 
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) under subheading 
7311.00.00.30. Subject merchandise may also enter under HTSUS 
subheadings 7311.00.00.60 or 7311.00.00.90.

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Although the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs 
purposes, the written description of the merchandise under the Order is 
dispositive.

Analysis of Comments Received

    A complete discussion of all issues raised in this sunset review, 
including the likelihood of continuation or recurrence of dumping in 
the event of revocation of the AD Order and the magnitude of the 
margins likely to prevail if the AD Order were revoked, is provided in 
the Issues and Decision Memorandum, which is hereby adopted by this 
notice.\5\ A list of topics included in the Issues and Decision 
Memorandum is included as an appendix to this notice. The Issues and 
Decision Memorandum is a public document and is on file electronically 
via Enforcement and Compliance's Antidumping and Countervailing Duty 
Centralized Electronic Services System (ACCESS). ACCESS is available to 
registered users at https://access.trade.gov and to all parties in the 
Central Records Unit, room B8024 of the main Department of Commerce 
building. In addition, a complete version of the Issues and Decision 
Memorandum can be accessed on the Internet at https://enforcement.trade.gov/frn/. The signed Issues and Decision Memorandum 
and the electronic version of the Issues and Decision Memorandum are 
identical in content.
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    \5\ See Issues and Decision Memorandum.
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Final Results of Sunset Review

    Pursuant to section 751(c)(1) and 752(c)(1) and (3) of the Act, the 
Department determines that revocation of the AD Order would be likely 
to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping, and that the 
magnitude of the dumping margins likely to prevail would be weighted-
average dumping margins up to 31.21 percent.

Notification to Interested Parties

    This notice 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 order, 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 these results and notice in 
accordance with sections 751(c), 752(c), and 777(i)(1) of the Act and 
19 CFR 351.218.

    Dated: August 28, 2017.
Gary Taverman,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty 
Operations, performing the non-exclusive functions and duties of the 
Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance.

Appendix

List of Topics Discussed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum

I. Summary
II. Background
III. Scope of the Order
IV. History of the Order
V. Discussion of the Issues
    1. Likelihood of Continuation or Recurrence of Dumping
    2. Magnitude of the Margins Likely to Prevail
VI. Final Results of Sunset Review
VII. Recommendation
[FR Doc. 2017-18590 Filed 8-31-17; 8:45 am]
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