Seamless Carbon and Alloy Steel Standard, Line, and Pressure Pipe From the Republic of Korea, the Russian Federation, and Ukraine: Postponement of Preliminary Determinations in the Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigations, 73687 [2020-25575]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 224 / Thursday, November 19, 2020 / Notices requesting exporters account for a significant proportion of exports of the subject merchandise; and (3) no compelling reasons for denial exist, Commerce is postponing the final determination and extending the provisional measures from a four-month period to a period not greater than six months. Accordingly, Commerce will make its final determination no later than 135 days after the date of publication of this preliminary determination. International Trade Commission Notification In accordance with section 733(f) of the Act, Commerce will notify the International Trade Commission (ITC) of its preliminary determination. If the final determination is affirmative the ITC will determine before the later of 120 days after the date of this preliminary determination or 45 days after the final determination whether these imports are materially injuring, or threaten material injury to, the U.S. industry. Notification to Interested Parties This determination is issued and published in accordance with sections 733(f) and 777(i)(1) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.205(c). Dated: November 12, 2020. Jeffrey I. Kessler, Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Appendix I Scope of the Investigation The merchandise covered by this investigation is prestressed concrete steel wire strand (PC strand), produced from wire of non-stainless, non-galvanized steel, which is suitable for use in prestressed concrete (both pretensioned and post-tensioned) applications. The product definition encompasses covered and uncovered strand and all types, grades, and diameters of PC strand. PC strand is normally sold in the United States in sizes ranging from 0.25 inches to 0.70 inches in diameter. PC strand made from galvanized wire is only excluded from the scope if the zinc and/or zinc oxide coating meets or exceeds the 0.40 oz./ft2 standard set forth in ASTM–A–475. The PC strand subject to this investigation is currently classifiable under subheadings 7312.10.3010 and 7312.10.3012 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). Although the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of this investigation is dispositive. [FR Doc. 2020–25484 Filed 11–18–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–580–909, A–821–826, A–823–819] Seamless Carbon and Alloy Steel Standard, Line, and Pressure Pipe From the Republic of Korea, the Russian Federation, and Ukraine: Postponement of Preliminary Determinations in the Less-Than-FairValue Investigations Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. DATES: Applicable November 19, 2020. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joshua DeMoss at (202) 482–3362 (the Republic of Korea (Korea)); Kathryn Turlo at (202) 482–3870 (the Russian Federation (Russia)); Zachary Shaykin at (202) 482–2638 (Ukraine); AD/CVD Operations, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: AGENCY: Background On July 28, 2020, the Department of Commerce (Commerce) initiated lessthan-fair-value (LTFV) investigations of imports of Seamless Carbon and Alloy Steel Standard, Line, and Pressure Pipe from the Czech Republic, Korea, Russia, and Ukraine.1 Currently, the preliminary determinations are due no later than December 15, 2020. Postponement of Preliminary Determinations Section 733(b)(1)(A) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), requires Commerce to issue the preliminary determination in an LTFV investigation within 140 days after the date on which Commerce initiated the investigation. However, section 733(c)(1)(A)(b)(1) of the Act permits Commerce to postpone the preliminary determination until no later than 190 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. On October 15, 2020, the petitioner submitted a timely request that Commerce postpone the preliminary determinations in the Korea, Russia, and Ukraine LTFV investigations.3 The petitioner stated that it requests postponement because Commerce will not otherwise have complete questionnaire responses and sufficient information to issue preliminary determinations.4 For the reasons stated above and because there are no compelling reasons to deny the request, Commerce, in accordance with section 733(c)(1)(A) of the Act, is postponing the deadline for the preliminary determinations in the Korea, Russia, and Ukraine LTFV investigations by 50 days (i.e., 190 days after the date on which these investigations were initiated). As a result, Commerce will issue its preliminary determinations in the Korea, Russia, and Ukraine LTFV investigations no later than February 3, 2021. In accordance with section 735(a)(1) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.210(b)(1), the deadline for the final determinations of these investigations will continue to be 75 days after the date of the preliminary determinations, unless postponed at a later date. This notice is issued and published pursuant to section 733(c)(2) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.205(f)(1). Dated: November 13, 2020. Jeffrey I. Kessler, Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. [FR Doc. 2020–25575 Filed 11–18–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P 2 The petitioner is Vallourec Star, LP. Petitioner’s Letter, ‘‘Seamless Carbon and Alloy Steel Standard, Line, and Pressure Pipe from the Republic of Korea, Russia, and Ukraine: Request to Extend Preliminary Determinations,’’ dated October 15, 2020. 4 Id. 3 See Appendix II List of Topics Discussed in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum I. Summary VerDate Sep<11>2014 II. Background III. Period of Investigation IV. Scope Comments V. Scope of the Investigation VI. Application of Facts Available and Use of Adverse Inference VII. Discussion of the Methodology VIII. Currency Conversion IX. Recommendation 19:40 Nov 18, 2020 Jkt 253001 1 See Seamless Carbon and Alloy Steel Standard, Line, and Pressure Pipe from the Czech Republic, the Republic of Korea, the Russian Federation, and Ukraine: Initiation of Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigations, 85 FR 47176 (August 4, 2020). PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 73687 E:\FR\FM\19NON1.SGM 19NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 224 (Thursday, November 19, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Page 73687]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-25575]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration

[A-580-909, A-821-826, A-823-819]


Seamless Carbon and Alloy Steel Standard, Line, and Pressure Pipe 
From the Republic of Korea, the Russian Federation, and Ukraine: 
Postponement of Preliminary Determinations in the Less-Than-Fair-Value 
Investigations

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

DATES: Applicable November 19, 2020.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joshua DeMoss at (202) 482-3362 (the 
Republic of Korea (Korea)); Kathryn Turlo at (202) 482-3870 (the 
Russian Federation (Russia)); Zachary Shaykin at (202) 482-2638 
(Ukraine); AD/CVD Operations, Enforcement and Compliance, International 
Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution 
Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background

    On July 28, 2020, the Department of Commerce (Commerce) initiated 
less-than-fair-value (LTFV) investigations of imports of Seamless 
Carbon and Alloy Steel Standard, Line, and Pressure Pipe from the Czech 
Republic, Korea, Russia, and Ukraine.\1\ Currently, the preliminary 
determinations are due no later than December 15, 2020.
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    \1\ See Seamless Carbon and Alloy Steel Standard, Line, and 
Pressure Pipe from the Czech Republic, the Republic of Korea, the 
Russian Federation, and Ukraine: Initiation of Less-Than-Fair-Value 
Investigations, 85 FR 47176 (August 4, 2020).
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Postponement of Preliminary Determinations

    Section 733(b)(1)(A) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the 
Act), requires Commerce to issue the preliminary determination in an 
LTFV investigation within 140 days after the date on which Commerce 
initiated the investigation. However, section 733(c)(1)(A)(b)(1) of the 
Act permits Commerce to postpone the preliminary determination until no 
later than 190 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.
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    \2\ The petitioner is Vallourec Star, LP.
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    On October 15, 2020, the petitioner submitted a timely request that 
Commerce postpone the preliminary determinations in the Korea, Russia, 
and Ukraine LTFV investigations.\3\ The petitioner stated that it 
requests postponement because Commerce will not otherwise have complete 
questionnaire responses and sufficient information to issue preliminary 
determinations.\4\
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    \3\ See Petitioner's Letter, ``Seamless Carbon and Alloy Steel 
Standard, Line, and Pressure Pipe from the Republic of Korea, 
Russia, and Ukraine: Request to Extend Preliminary Determinations,'' 
dated October 15, 2020.
    \4\ Id.
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    For the reasons stated above and because there are no compelling 
reasons to deny the request, Commerce, in accordance with section 
733(c)(1)(A) of the Act, is postponing the deadline for the preliminary 
determinations in the Korea, Russia, and Ukraine LTFV investigations by 
50 days (i.e., 190 days after the date on which these investigations 
were initiated). As a result, Commerce will issue its preliminary 
determinations in the Korea, Russia, and Ukraine LTFV investigations no 
later than February 3, 2021. In accordance with section 735(a)(1) of 
the Act and 19 CFR 351.210(b)(1), the deadline for the final 
determinations of these investigations will continue to be 75 days 
after the date of the preliminary determinations, unless postponed at a 
later date.
    This notice is issued and published pursuant to section 733(c)(2) 
of the Act and 19 CFR 351.205(f)(1).

    Dated: November 13, 2020.
Jeffrey I. Kessler,
Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2020-25575 Filed 11-18-20; 8:45 am]
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