Tapered Roller Bearings and Parts Thereof, Finished and Unfinished, From the People's Republic of China: Rescission, in Part, of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2016-2017, 55986-55987 [2017-25535]

Download as PDF 55986 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 226 / Monday, November 27, 2017 / Notices 1568, telephone (202) 720–9452 or email to robin.meigel@wdc.usda.gov. Natural Resources and Environment Jiron, Daniel J.; Millar, Constance I.; and Velasco, Robert Correction Office of Budget and Program Analysis Bice, Donald Office of the Chief Economist Hohenstein, William G. Office of the Chief Financial Officer Moaney, Lynn M. Office of the General Counsel Leland, Arlean and Ricci, Carrie F. Rural Development McLean, Christopher and Primrose, Edna Research Education and Economics Bretting, Peter K.; Hamer Jr., Hubert; Jacobs-Young, Chavonda J.; Liu, Simon Y.; and Mattoo, Autar K. Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs In the Federal Register of October 12, 2017, in FR Doc. 2017–22042, on page 47462, in the first column, the heading ‘‘a. High Poverty Areas (15 Points)’’ should read ‘‘a. High Poverty Areas (10 Points).’’ Also, in the same FR Doc. 2017– 22042, on page 47462, in the first column, under the heading ‘‘a. High Poverty Areas’’ in the first paragraph, the third sentence should begin as follows: ‘‘In support of this USDA initiative, RUS will award 10 priority points for projects that serve communities in counties that are classified as High Poverty or Persistent Poverty by the USDA Economic Research Service . . .’’ Dated: November 20, 2017. Christopher A. McLean, Acting Administrator, Rural Utilities Service. [FR Doc. 2017–25527 Filed 11–24–17; 8:45 am] Hafemeister, Jason T. BILLING CODE P Dated: November 17, 2017. Marsha A. Wiggins, Acting Chief Human Capital Officer. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration BILLING CODE P [A–570–601] DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Utilities Service Announcement of Grant Application Deadlines and Funding Levels for the Assistance to High Energy Cost Rural Communities Grant Program Rural Utilities Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice of Solicitation of Applications (NOSA); correction. AGENCY: The Rural Utilities Service (RUS), an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) published a document in the Federal Register on October 12, 2017 announcing the availability of up to $10 million in fiscal year 2017 (FY17) and application deadlines for competitive grants to assist communities with extremely high energy costs. The priority points to be awarded for projects serving communities identified as high poverty communities is 10 points. This notice is to correct inconsistencies on this matter in the NOSA that was published on October 12th. asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robin Meigel, USDA—Rural Utilities Service, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Stop 1568, Washington, DC 20250– 16:59 Nov 24, 2017 Jkt 244001 Background In June 2017, the Department received multiple timely requests to conduct an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on TRBs from the PRC. Based upon these requests, on August 1, 2017, in accordance with section 751(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), the Department published a notice of initiation of an administrative review covering the period June 1, 2016, through May 31, 2017, with respect to 24 companies.1 On September 13, 2017, CPZ/SKF and SGBC withdrew their requests for an administrative review. On September 13, 2017, and October 30, 2017, The Timken Company (the petitioner) withdrew its requests for an administrative review on SGBC, Wanxiang, and New Torch. Partial Rescission [FR Doc. 2017–25525 Filed 11–24–17; 8:45 am] VerDate Sep<11>2014 U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–4987 or (202) 482–6274, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Tapered Roller Bearings and Parts Thereof, Finished and Unfinished, From the People’s Republic of China: Rescission, in Part, of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2016– 2017 Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, United States Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: On August 1, 2017, the Department of Commerce (Department) initiated an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on tapered roller bearings and parts thereof, finished and unfinished (TRBs) from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) for 24 companies. Based on timely withdrawal of requests for review, we are now rescinding this administrative review with respect to four of these companies, Changshan Peer Bearing Co., Ltd. (CPZ/ SKF), Hubei New Torch Science & Technology Co Ltd (New Torch), Shanghai General Bearing Co., Ltd (SGBC), and Wanxiang Group Corp (Wanxiang). AGENCY: DATES: Assessment The Department will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to assess antidumping duties on all appropriate entries. For the companies for which this review is rescinded, antidumping duties shall be assessed at rates equal to the cash deposit of estimated antidumping 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 Applicable November 27, 2017. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Andrew Medley or Whitley Herndon, AD/CVD Operations, Office II, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, PO 00000 Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.213(d)(1), the Department will rescind an administrative review, in whole or in part, if a party who requested the review withdraws the request within 90 days of the date of publication of notice of initiation of the requested review. CPZ/ SKF and SGBC timely withdrew their requests for an administrative review of themselves. The petitioner timely withdrew its requests for review concerning SGBC, Wanxiang, and New Torch. No other party requested a review of these four companies. Accordingly, we are rescinding this review, in part, with respect to these companies, pursuant to 19 CFR 351.213(d)(1). Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 1 See Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews, 82 FR 35749 (August 1, 2017). See also Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews, 82 FR 42974, 42981 (September 13, 2017). E:\FR\FM\27NON1.SGM 27NON1 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 226 / Monday, November 27, 2017 / Notices instructions to CBP 15 days after publication of this notice. Notification to Importers This notice serves as a reminder to importers of their responsibility under 19 CFR 351.402(f)(2) to file a certificate regarding the reimbursement of antidumping 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 antidumping duties occurred and the subsequent assessment of doubled antidumping duties. Notification Regarding Administrative Protective Orders This notice also serves as a 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, which continues to govern business proprietary information in this segment of the proceeding. Timely written notification of the return/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. This notice is issued and published in accordance with sections 751 and 777(i)(1) of the Act, and 19 CFR 351.213(d)(4). Dated: November 16, 2017. James Maeder, Senior Director performing the duties of Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations. [FR Doc. 2017–25535 Filed 11–24–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration circumstances reviews to consider the possible revocation, in part, of the antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders on crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled into modules, from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) with respect to certain solar panels, as described below. DATES: Applicable November 27, 2017. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lauren Caserta or Kaitlin Wojnar, AD/ CVD Operations, Office VII, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–4737 and (202) 482–3857, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On December 7, 2012, the Department published AD and CVD orders on certain crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled into modules, from the PRC.1 On October 6, 2017, Pitsco, an importer of the subject merchandise, requested through a changed circumstances review revocation, in part, of the Orders pursuant to section 751(b)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act) and 19 CFR 351.216(b),2 with respect to certain solar panels. On October 13, 2017, SolarWorld Americas, Inc. (the petitioner) submitted a letter stating that it does not oppose the scope exclusion language proposed by Pitsco.3 From October 25, 2017, through November 8, 2017,4 the Department consulted with both Pitsco and SolarWorld regarding revisions to the proposed exclusion language; specifically, the Department suggested limiting the language to a description of the physical characteristics of the product and also expressed concerns regarding the dimensions indicated in the description.5 asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with NOTICES [A–570–979, C–570–980] Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled Into Modules, From the People’s Republic of China: Notice of Initiation of Changed Circumstances Reviews, and Consideration of Revocation of the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders in Part Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: Based on a request from Pitsco, Inc. d/b/a Pitsco Education (Pitsco), the Department of Commerce (the Department) is initiating changed AGENCY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:59 Nov 24, 2017 Jkt 244001 1 See Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled into Modules, from the People’s Republic of China: Amended Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, and Antidumping Duty Order, 77 FR 73018 (December 7, 2012) and Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled into Modules, From the People’s Republic of China: Countervailing Duty Order, 77 FR 73017 (December 7, 2012) (collectively, Orders). 2 See Pitsco’s Letter, ‘‘Request for Changed Circumstances Review (A–570–980; C–570–979),’’ dated October 6, 2017. 3 See SolarWorld’s Letter, ‘‘Pitsco, Inc.’s Scope Exclusion Language—Letter of No Opposition,’’ dated October 13, 2017. 4 See Memorandum, ‘‘Ex Parte Communications with Adduci, Mastriani and Wiley Rein,’’ dated November 13, 2017. 5 Id. PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 55987 Accordingly, on November 10, 2017, Pitsco submitted the following revised exclusion language: 6 Excluded from the scope of these orders are panels with surface area from 3,450 mm2 to 33,782 mm2 with one black wire and one red wire (each of type 22 AWG or 24 AWG not more than 206 mm in length when measured from panel extrusion), and not exceeding 2.9 volts, 1.1 amps, and 3.19 watts. No panel shall contain an internal battery or external computer peripheral ports. On November 13, 2017, SolarWorld submitted a letter stating that it does not oppose the revised exclusion language submitted by Pitsco on November 10, 2017.7 Scope of the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders on Certain Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled Into Modules, From the People’s Republic of China The merchandise covered by the orders is crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, and modules, laminates, and panels, consisting of crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, whether or not partially or fully assembled into other products, including, but not limited to, modules, laminates, panels and building integrated materials. The orders cover crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells of thickness equal to or greater than 20 micrometers, having a p/n junction formed by any means, whether or not the cell has undergone other processing, including, but not limited to, cleaning, etching, coating, and/or addition of materials (including, but not limited to, metallization and conductor patterns) to collect and forward the electricity that is generated by the cell. Merchandise under consideration may be described at the time of importation as parts for final finished products that are assembled after importation, including, but not limited to, modules, laminates, panels, building-integrated modules, buildingintegrated panels, or other finished goods kits. Such parts that otherwise meet the definition of merchandise under consideration are included in the scope of the orders. Excluded from the scope of the orders are thin film photovoltaic products produced from amorphous silicon (a-Si), cadmium telluride (CdTe), or copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS). 6 See Pitsco’s Letter, ‘‘Amended Changed Circumstances Review (A–570–980; C–570–979),’’ dated November 10, 2017. 7 See SolarWorld’s Letter, ‘‘Pitsco, Inc.’s Scope Exclusion Language—Letter of No Opposition,’’ dated November 13, 2017. E:\FR\FM\27NON1.SGM 27NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 226 (Monday, November 27, 2017)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration

[A-570-601]


Tapered Roller Bearings and Parts Thereof, Finished and 
Unfinished, From the People's Republic of China: Rescission, in Part, 
of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2016-2017

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

SUMMARY: On August 1, 2017, the Department of Commerce (Department) 
initiated an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on 
tapered roller bearings and parts thereof, finished and unfinished 
(TRBs) from the People's Republic of China (PRC) for 24 companies. 
Based on timely withdrawal of requests for review, we are now 
rescinding this administrative review with respect to four of these 
companies, Changshan Peer Bearing Co., Ltd. (CPZ/SKF), Hubei New Torch 
Science & Technology Co Ltd (New Torch), Shanghai General Bearing Co., 
Ltd (SGBC), and Wanxiang Group Corp (Wanxiang).

DATES: Applicable November 27, 2017.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Andrew Medley or Whitley Herndon, AD/
CVD Operations, Office II, Enforcement and Compliance, International 
Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution 
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-4987 or (202) 
482-6274, respectively.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background

    In June 2017, the Department received multiple timely requests to 
conduct an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on TRBs 
from the PRC. Based upon these requests, on August 1, 2017, in 
accordance with section 751(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended 
(the Act), the Department published a notice of initiation of an 
administrative review covering the period June 1, 2016, through May 31, 
2017, with respect to 24 companies.\1\ On September 13, 2017, CPZ/SKF 
and SGBC withdrew their requests for an administrative review. On 
September 13, 2017, and October 30, 2017, The Timken Company (the 
petitioner) withdrew its requests for an administrative review on SGBC, 
Wanxiang, and New Torch.
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    \1\ See Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty 
Administrative Reviews, 82 FR 35749 (August 1, 2017). See also 
Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative 
Reviews, 82 FR 42974, 42981 (September 13, 2017).
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Partial Rescission

    Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.213(d)(1), the Department will rescind an 
administrative review, in whole or in part, if a party who requested 
the review withdraws the request within 90 days of the date of 
publication of notice of initiation of the requested review. CPZ/SKF 
and SGBC timely withdrew their requests for an administrative review of 
themselves. The petitioner timely withdrew its requests for review 
concerning SGBC, Wanxiang, and New Torch. No other party requested a 
review of these four companies. Accordingly, we are rescinding this 
review, in part, with respect to these companies, pursuant to 19 CFR 
351.213(d)(1).

Assessment

    The Department will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection 
(CBP) to assess antidumping duties on all appropriate entries. For the 
companies for which this review is rescinded, antidumping duties shall 
be assessed at rates equal to the cash deposit of estimated antidumping 
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

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instructions to CBP 15 days after publication of this notice.

Notification to Importers

    This notice serves as a reminder to importers of their 
responsibility under 19 CFR 351.402(f)(2) to file a certificate 
regarding the reimbursement of antidumping 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 antidumping duties occurred and the subsequent 
assessment of doubled antidumping duties.

Notification Regarding Administrative Protective Orders

    This notice also serves as a 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, which continues 
to govern business proprietary information in this segment of the 
proceeding. Timely written notification of the return/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.
    This notice is issued and published in accordance with sections 751 
and 777(i)(1) of the Act, and 19 CFR 351.213(d)(4).

    Dated: November 16, 2017.
James Maeder,
Senior Director performing the duties of Deputy Assistant Secretary for 
Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations.
[FR Doc. 2017-25535 Filed 11-24-17; 8:45 am]
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