Twist Ties From the People's Republic of China: Postponement of Preliminary Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigation, 54352 [2020-19178]

Download as PDF 54352 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 170 / Tuesday, September 1, 2020 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [C–570–132] Twist Ties From the People’s Republic of China: Postponement of Preliminary Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigation Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. DATES: Applicable September 1, 2020. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ajay Menon or Adam Simons, 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) 482–1993 or (202) 482–6172, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: AGENCY: jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES Background On July 16, 2020, the Department of Commerce (Commerce) initiated a countervailing duty (CVD) investigation of imports of twist ties from the People’s Republic of China.1 Currently, the preliminary determination is due no later than September 21, 2020. Postponement of Preliminary Determination Section 703(b)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), requires Commerce to issue the preliminary determination in a CVD investigation within 65 days after the date on which Commerce initiated the investigation. However, section 703(c)(1) of the Act permits Commerce to postpone the preliminary determination until no later than 130 days after the date on which Commerce initiated the investigation if: (A) The petitioner 2 makes a timely request for a postponement; or (B) Commerce concludes that the parties concerned are cooperating, that the investigation is extraordinarily complicated, and that additional time is necessary to make a preliminary determination. Under 19 CFR 351.205(e), the petitioner must submit a request for postponement 25 days or more before the scheduled date of the preliminary determination and must state the reasons for the request. Commerce will grant the request unless it finds compelling reasons to deny the request.3 1 See Twist Ties from the People’s Republic of China: Initiation of Countervailing Duty Investigation, 85 FR 45188 (July 27, 2020). 2 The petitioner is Bedford Industries, Inc. 3 See 19 CFR 351.205(e). VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:00 Aug 31, 2020 Jkt 250001 On August 24, 2020, the petitioner submitted a timely request that Commerce postpone the preliminary CVD determination by 65 days.4 The petitioner requested postponement of the preliminary determination because it stated that additional time is necessary for Commerce to conduct its investigation and permit interested parties sufficient time to develop the record in this investigation.5 In accordance with 19 CFR 351.205(e), the petitioner has stated the reasons for requesting a postponement of the preliminary determination and Commerce finds no compelling reason to deny the request. Therefore, in accordance with section 703(c)(1)(A) of the Act, Commerce is postponing the deadline for the preliminary determination to November 23, 2020. Pursuant to section 705(a)(1) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.210(b)(1), the deadline for the final determination of this investigation will continue to be 75 days after the date of the preliminary determination. This notice is issued and published pursuant to section 703(c)(2) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.205(f)(1). Dated: August 25, 2020. Jeffrey I. Kessler, Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. [FR Doc. 2020–19178 Filed 8–31–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [C–533–870] Certain New Pneumatic Off-The-Road Tires From India: Rescission of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review: 2019 Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (Commerce) is rescinding the administrative review of the countervailing duty (CVD) order on certain new pneumatic off-the-road tires (OTR tires) from India for the period of review (POR) January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019, based on the timely withdrawal of the request for review. DATES: Applicable September 1, 2020. AGENCY: 4 See Petitioner’s Letter, ‘‘Twist Ties from the People’s Republic of China: Supplemental Request for Extension of Preliminary Determination By 130 Days,’’ dated August 24, 2020; see also Petitioner’s Letter, ‘‘Twist Ties from the People’s Republic of China: Request for Extension of Preliminary Determination,’’ dated August 19, 2020. 5 Id. PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gene Calvert, 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) 482–3586. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On March 2, 2020, Commerce published a notice of opportunity to request an administrative review of the CVD order on OTR tires from India for the POR of January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019.1 On March 30, 2020, Commerce received a timely-filed request from Balkrishna Industries Limited (BKT) for an administrative review of BKT, in accordance with section 751(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), and 19 CFR 351.213(b).2 On May 6, 2020, pursuant to this request, and in accordance with 19 CFR 351.221(c)(1)(i), Commerce published a notice initiating an administrative review of the countervailing duty order on OTR tires from India for BKT.3 On May 7, 2020, BKT timely withdrew its request for an administrative review.4 Rescission of Review Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.213(d)(1), Commerce 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. BKT withdrew its request for review within the requisite 90 days. 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 in its entirety. Assessment Commerce will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to assess countervailing duties on all appropriate entries of OTR tires from India. Countervailing duties shall be assessed 1 See Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Order, Finding, or Suspended Investigation; Opportunity To Request Administrative Review, 85 FR 12267 (March 2, 2020). 2 See BKT’s Letter, ‘‘Certain New Pneumatic OffThe-Road Tires from India: Balkrishna Industries Limited’s Request for Administrative Review,’’ dated March 30, 2020. 3 See Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews, 85 FR 26931 (May 6, 2020). 4 See BKT’s Letter, ‘‘Certain New Pneumatic OffThe-Road Tires from India: Balkrishna Industries Limited’s Withdrawal of Request for Administrative Review,’’ dated May 7, 2020. E:\FR\FM\01SEN1.SGM 01SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 170 (Tuesday, September 1, 2020)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration

[C-570-132]


Twist Ties From the People's Republic of China: Postponement of 
Preliminary Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigation

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

DATES: Applicable September 1, 2020.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ajay Menon or Adam Simons, 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) 482-1993 or (202) 482-6172, 
respectively.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    On July 16, 2020, the Department of Commerce (Commerce) initiated a 
countervailing duty (CVD) investigation of imports of twist ties from 
the People's Republic of China.\1\ Currently, the preliminary 
determination is due no later than September 21, 2020.
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    \1\ See Twist Ties from the People's Republic of China: 
Initiation of Countervailing Duty Investigation, 85 FR 45188 (July 
27, 2020).
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Postponement of Preliminary Determination

    Section 703(b)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), 
requires Commerce to issue the preliminary determination in a CVD 
investigation within 65 days after the date on which Commerce initiated 
the investigation. However, section 703(c)(1) of the Act permits 
Commerce to postpone the preliminary determination until no later than 
130 days after the date on which Commerce initiated the investigation 
if: (A) The petitioner \2\ makes a timely request for a postponement; 
or (B) Commerce concludes that the parties concerned are cooperating, 
that the investigation is extraordinarily complicated, and that 
additional time is necessary to make a preliminary determination. Under 
19 CFR 351.205(e), the petitioner must submit a request for 
postponement 25 days or more before the scheduled date of the 
preliminary determination and must state the reasons for the request. 
Commerce will grant the request unless it finds compelling reasons to 
deny the request.\3\
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    \2\ The petitioner is Bedford Industries, Inc.
    \3\ See 19 CFR 351.205(e).
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    On August 24, 2020, the petitioner submitted a timely request that 
Commerce postpone the preliminary CVD determination by 65 days.\4\ The 
petitioner requested postponement of the preliminary determination 
because it stated that additional time is necessary for Commerce to 
conduct its investigation and permit interested parties sufficient time 
to develop the record in this investigation.\5\
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    \4\ See Petitioner's Letter, ``Twist Ties from the People's 
Republic of China: Supplemental Request for Extension of Preliminary 
Determination By 130 Days,'' dated August 24, 2020; see also 
Petitioner's Letter, ``Twist Ties from the People's Republic of 
China: Request for Extension of Preliminary Determination,'' dated 
August 19, 2020.
    \5\ Id.
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    In accordance with 19 CFR 351.205(e), the petitioner has stated the 
reasons for requesting a postponement of the preliminary determination 
and Commerce finds no compelling reason to deny the request. Therefore, 
in accordance with section 703(c)(1)(A) of the Act, Commerce is 
postponing the deadline for the preliminary determination to November 
23, 2020. Pursuant to section 705(a)(1) of the Act and 19 CFR 
351.210(b)(1), the deadline for the final determination of this 
investigation will continue to be 75 days after the date of the 
preliminary determination.
    This notice is issued and published pursuant to section 703(c)(2) 
of the Act and 19 CFR 351.205(f)(1).

    Dated: August 25, 2020.
Jeffrey I. Kessler,
Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2020-19178 Filed 8-31-20; 8:45 am]
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