Certain Plastic Decorative Ribbon From the People's Republic of China: Postponement of Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, 40226-40227 [2018-17413]

Download as PDF 40226 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 157 / Tuesday, August 14, 2018 / Notices 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 (83 FR 17143, April 18, 2018). On August 6, 2018, the applicant was notified of the FTZ Board’s decision that no further review of the activity is warranted at this time. The production activity described in the notification was authorized, subject to the FTZ Act and the FTZ Board’s regulations, including Section 400.14. Dated: August 8, 2018. Elizabeth Whiteman, Acting Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. 2018–17419 Filed 8–13–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Foreign-Trade Zones Board [B–49–2018] amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES1 Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 18—San Jose, California; Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Tesla, Inc. (Electric Passenger Vehicles and Components); Fremont and Palo Alto, California Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) submitted a notification of proposed production activity to the FTZ Board for its facilities in Palo Alto and Fremont, California. The notification conforming to the requirements of the regulations of the FTZ Board (15 CFR 400.22) was received on August 1, 2018. Tesla already has authority to produce electric vehicles and components of electric vehicles within Subzone 18G. The current request would add one foreign status material/component to the scope of authority. Pursuant to 15 CFR 400.14(b), additional FTZ authority would be limited to the specific foreignstatus material/component described in the submitted notification (as described below) and subsequently authorized by the FTZ Board. Production under FTZ procedures could exempt Tesla from customs duty payments on the foreign-status material/ component used in export production. On its domestic sales, for the foreignstatus material/component noted below, Tesla would be able to choose the duty rates during customs entry procedures that apply to electric passenger vehicles and related components (duty-free to 3.4%). Tesla would be able to avoid duty on foreign-status components which become scrap/waste. Customs duties also could possibly be deferred or reduced on foreign-status production equipment. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:13 Aug 13, 2018 Jkt 244001 The material/component sourced from abroad is an automotive navigation apparatus (electronic control unit) (duty-free). 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 September 24, 2018. 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 website, which is accessible via www.trade.gov/ftz. For further information, contact Juanita Chen at juanita.chen@trade.gov or 202–482–1378. Dated: August 8, 2018. Elizabeth Whiteman, Acting Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. 2018–17417 Filed 8–13–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Foreign-Trade Zones Board [B–25–2018] Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 81— Portsmouth, New Hampshire; Authorization of Production Activity Textiles Coated International Inc. (Polytetrafluoroethylene Products) Manchester and Londonderry, New Hampshire On April 10, 2018, Textiles Coated International Inc., submitted a notification of proposed production activity to the FTZ Board for its facilities within Site 4 of FTZ 81, in Manchester and Londonderry, New Hampshire. 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 (83 FR 17790, April 24, 2018). On August 8, 2018, the applicant was notified of the FTZ Board’s decision that no further review of the activity is warranted at this time. The production activity described in the notification was authorized, subject to the FTZ Act and the FTZ Board’s regulations, including Section 400.14, and to a restriction that woven glass fiber mats and woven glass fiber fabrics (colored and not colored) be admitted to the zone in privileged foreign status (19 CFR 146.41). PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: August 8, 2018. Elizabeth Whiteman, Acting Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. 2018–17418 Filed 8–13–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Foreign-Trade Zones Board [B–21–2018] Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 249— Pensacola, Florida; Authorization of Production Activity; GE Renewables North America, LLC (Wind Turbine Nacelles, Hubs, and Drivetrains); Pensacola, Florida On April 9, 2018, GE Renewables North America, LLC, submitted a notification of proposed production activity to the 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 (83 FR 17143–17144, April 18, 2018). On August 7, 2018, the applicant was notified of the FTZ Board’s decision that no further review of the activity is warranted at this time. The production activity described in the notification was authorized, subject to the FTZ Act and the FTZ Board’s regulations, including Section 400.14, and to a restriction that steel bars be admitted to the subzone in privileged foreign status (19 CFR 146.41). Dated: August 8, 2018. Elizabeth Whiteman, Acting Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. 2018–17416 Filed 8–13–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–570–075, C–570–076] Certain Plastic Decorative Ribbon From the People’s Republic of China: Postponement of Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (Commerce) is postponing the deadline for issuing the final determination in the less than fair value (LTFV) investigation of certain plastic decorative ribbon from the People’s Republic of China (China) until December 21, 2018, and is AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\14AUN1.SGM 14AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 157 / Tuesday, August 14, 2018 / Notices extending the provisional measures period from a four-month period to a period of not more than six months. DATES: Applicable August 14, 2018. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy Decker, Lauren Caserta, or Caitlin Monks, 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) 482–0196, (202) 482–4737, or (202) 482–2670, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On January 23, 2018, Commerce initiated the LTFV investigation of imports of certain plastic decorative ribbon from China.1 The period of investigation is April 1, 2017, through September 31, 2017. On August 8, 2018, Commerce published its Preliminary Determination in the LTFV investigation.2 amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES1 Postponement of Final Determination Section 735(a)(2) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), and 19 CFR 351.210(b)(2) provide that a final determination may be postponed until not later than 135 days after the date of the publication of the preliminary determination if, in the event of an affirmative preliminary determination, a request for such postponement is made by the exporters or producers who account for a significant proportion of exports of the subject merchandise, or in the event of a negative preliminary determination, a request for such postponement is made by the petitioners. Further, 19 CFR 351.210(e)(2) requires that such postponement requests by exporters be accompanied by a request for extension of provisional measures from a fourmonth period to a period of not more than six months, in accordance with section 733(d) of the Act. On July 19, 2018, Dongguan Mei Song Plastic Industry Co., Ltd. (Mei Song) and Ningbo Junlong Craft Gift Co., Ltd. (Junlong), two mandatory respondents that account for a ‘‘significant portion’’ of subject merchandise in the LTFV investigation, requested that Commerce fully extend the deadline for the final determination and extend the 1 See Certain Plastic Decorative Ribbon from the People’s Republic of China: Initiation of Less-ThanFair-Value Investigation, 83 FR 3126 (January 23, 2018) (Initiation Notice). 2 See Certain Plastic Decorative Ribbon From the People’s Republic of China: Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, 83 FR 39058 (August 8, 2018) (Preliminary Determination). VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:13 Aug 13, 2018 Jkt 244001 application of the provisional measures from a four-month period to a period of not more than six months.3 In accordance with section 735(a)(2)(A) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.210(b)(2)(ii), because: (1) The preliminary determination was affirmative; (2) the request was made by exporters who account for a significant proportion of exports of the subject merchandise from the country at issue; and (3) no compelling reasons for denial exist, Commerce is postponing the final determination of the investigation until no later than 135 days after the date of the publication of the relevant preliminary determination, and extending the provisional measures from a four-month period to a period of not more than six months. Accordingly, Commerce will issue its final determination in the LTFV investigation no later than December 21, 2018.4 This notice is issued and published pursuant to 19 CFR 351.210(g). Dated: August 8, 2018. James Maeder, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations performing the duties of Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations. [FR Doc. 2018–17413 Filed 8–13–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–565–801] Stainless Steel Butt-Weld Pipe Fittings From the Philippines: Initiation of Antidumping Duty Changed Circumstances Review Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: In response to a request from Core Pipe Products, Inc., Shaw Alloy Piping Products, Inc., and Taylor Forge Stainless, Inc. (the petitioners), the Department of Commerce (Commerce) is initiating a changed circumstances review of the antidumping duty order AGENCY: 3 See Letter from Mei Song and Junlong, ‘‘Certain Plastic Decorative Ribbon from the People’s Republic of China—Request for Extension of Final Determination,’’ dated July 19, 2018. 4 The final determination of the accompanying countervailing duty (CVD) investigation has been previously aligned with the LTFV investigation. Thus, the deadline for issuing the final determination of the CVD investigation is also December 21, 2018. See Certain Plastic Decorative Ribbon From the People’s Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination and Alignment of Final Determination With Final Antidumping Duty Determination, 83 FR 29096 (June 22, 2018). PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 40227 on stainless steel butt-weld pipe fittings (pipe fittings) from the Philippines. DATES: Applicable August 14, 2018. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Julie Geiger or Fred Baker, AD/CVD Operations, Office VI, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–2057 or (202) 482–2924, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background As a result of the antidumping duty order 1 issued following the completion of the less-than-fair-value (LTFV) investigation of pipe fittings from the Philippines, imports of pipe fittings from respondent Enlin Steel Corporation (Enlin) became subject to a cash deposit rate of 33.81 percent.2 The ‘‘all others’’ rate established in the LTFV investigation was 7.59 percent.3 On May 24, 2018, the petitioners requested that Commerce initiate a changed circumstances review of the Order, alleging that since imposition of the Order, Enlin has been evading the cash deposit rates established in the investigation by shipping its production through its affiliates Vinox Corporation (Vinox) (or Vinoc Corporation) and E N Corporation, which enter merchandise under the lower ‘‘all others’’ rate.4 The petitioners also filed a supplement to their request on May 31, 2018, which provided further support for their allegation.5 On June 26, 2018, Enlin, Vinox, and E N Corporation filed comments requesting that Commerce deny the petitioners’ request.6 The petitioners filed a rebuttal to these comments on June 26, 2018, requesting that Commerce disregard Enlin’s opposition letter.7 On July 5, 2018, 1 See Antidumping Duty Orders: Stainless Steel Butt-Weld Pipe Fittings from Italy, Malaysia, and the Philippines, 66 FR 11257 (February 23, 2001) (the Order). 2 Id.; see also Stainless Steel Butt-Weld Pipe Fittings from the Philippines Amended Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value Pursuant to Court Remand, 70 FR 30086 (May 25, 2005) (Amended Order). 3 See the Order and Amended Order. 4 See Petitioners’ Letter, ‘‘Stainless Steel ButtWeld Pipe Fittings from the Philippines— Petitioners’ Request for Initiation of Changed Circumstances Review A–565–801,’’ dated May 24, 2018 (Petitioners’ Request). 5 See Petitioners’ Letter, ‘‘Stainless Steel ButtWeld Pipe Fittings from the Philippines— Petitioners’ Supplement to Changed Circumstances Review Request,’’ dated May 31, 2018 (Petitioners’ Supplement). 6 See Enlin’s Letter, dated June 26, 2018. 7 See Petitioners’ Letter, ‘‘Antidumping Duty Order on Stainless Steel Butt-Weld Pipe Fittings E:\FR\FM\14AUN1.SGM Continued 14AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 157 (Tuesday, August 14, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 40226-40227]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration

[A-570-075, C-570-076]


Certain Plastic Decorative Ribbon From the People's Republic of 
China: Postponement of Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair 
Value

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

SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (Commerce) is postponing the 
deadline for issuing the final determination in the less than fair 
value (LTFV) investigation of certain plastic decorative ribbon from 
the People's Republic of China (China) until December 21, 2018, and is

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extending the provisional measures period from a four-month period to a 
period of not more than six months.

DATES: Applicable August 14, 2018.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy Decker, Lauren Caserta, or 
Caitlin Monks, 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) 482-0196, (202) 482-4737, or (202) 482-2670, respectively.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background

    On January 23, 2018, Commerce initiated the LTFV investigation of 
imports of certain plastic decorative ribbon from China.\1\ The period 
of investigation is April 1, 2017, through September 31, 2017. On 
August 8, 2018, Commerce published its Preliminary Determination in the 
LTFV investigation.\2\
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    \1\ See Certain Plastic Decorative Ribbon from the People's 
Republic of China: Initiation of Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigation, 
83 FR 3126 (January 23, 2018) (Initiation Notice).
    \2\ See Certain Plastic Decorative Ribbon From the People's 
Republic of China: Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than 
Fair Value, 83 FR 39058 (August 8, 2018) (Preliminary 
Determination).
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Postponement of Final Determination

    Section 735(a)(2) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), 
and 19 CFR 351.210(b)(2) provide that a final determination may be 
postponed until not later than 135 days after the date of the 
publication of the preliminary determination if, in the event of an 
affirmative preliminary determination, a request for such postponement 
is made by the exporters or producers who account for a significant 
proportion of exports of the subject merchandise, or in the event of a 
negative preliminary determination, a request for such postponement is 
made by the petitioners. Further, 19 CFR 351.210(e)(2) requires that 
such postponement requests by exporters be accompanied by a request for 
extension of provisional measures from a four-month period to a period 
of not more than six months, in accordance with section 733(d) of the 
Act.
    On July 19, 2018, Dongguan Mei Song Plastic Industry Co., Ltd. (Mei 
Song) and Ningbo Junlong Craft Gift Co., Ltd. (Junlong), two mandatory 
respondents that account for a ``significant portion'' of subject 
merchandise in the LTFV investigation, requested that Commerce fully 
extend the deadline for the final determination and extend the 
application of the provisional measures from a four-month period to a 
period of not more than six months.\3\
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    \3\ See Letter from Mei Song and Junlong, ``Certain Plastic 
Decorative Ribbon from the People's Republic of China--Request for 
Extension of Final Determination,'' dated July 19, 2018.
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    In accordance with section 735(a)(2)(A) of the Act and 19 CFR 
351.210(b)(2)(ii), because: (1) The preliminary determination was 
affirmative; (2) the request was made by exporters who account for a 
significant proportion of exports of the subject merchandise from the 
country at issue; and (3) no compelling reasons for denial exist, 
Commerce is postponing the final determination of the investigation 
until no later than 135 days after the date of the publication of the 
relevant preliminary determination, and extending the provisional 
measures from a four-month period to a period of not more than six 
months. Accordingly, Commerce will issue its final determination in the 
LTFV investigation no later than December 21, 2018.\4\
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    \4\ The final determination of the accompanying countervailing 
duty (CVD) investigation has been previously aligned with the LTFV 
investigation. Thus, the deadline for issuing the final 
determination of the CVD investigation is also December 21, 2018. 
See Certain Plastic Decorative Ribbon From the People's Republic of 
China: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination and 
Alignment of Final Determination With Final Antidumping Duty 
Determination, 83 FR 29096 (June 22, 2018).
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    This notice is issued and published pursuant to 19 CFR 351.210(g).

    Dated: August 8, 2018.
James Maeder,
Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing 
Duty Operations performing the duties of Deputy Assistant Secretary for 
Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations.
[FR Doc. 2018-17413 Filed 8-13-18; 8:45 am]
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