Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Flat Products From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2018, 47621-47622 [2021-18370]

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Ltd Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act) and 19 CFR 351.216, Commerce conduct an expedited CCR of the AD order on certain softwood lumber products from Canada 2 to confirm that CHAP is the successor-in-interest to L’Atelier, and accordingly to assign it the cash deposit rate of L’Atelier.3 In its submission, CHAP states that while L’Atelier undertook its name, the company is otherwise primarily unchanged.4 On June 8, 2021, Commerce informed CHAP that it required additional information in order to determine whether to initiate the requested CCR.5 On June 24, 2021, CHAP provided the requested information.6 On July 6, 2021, Commerce initiated a CCR and preliminarily determined that CHAP is the successor-in-interest to L’Atelier.7 In the Initiation and Preliminary Results CCR, Commerce provided all interested parties with an opportunity to comment.8 However, we received no comments. [FR Doc. 2021–18367 Filed 8–25–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–122–857] Certain Softwood Lumber Products From Canada: Notice of Final Results of Antidumping Duty Changed Circumstances Review Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: On July 12, 2021, the Department of Commerce (Commerce) published the initiation and preliminary results of a changed circumstances review (CCR) of the antidumping duty (AD) order on certain softwood lumber products from Canada. For these final results, Commerce continues to find that CHAP Alliance, Inc. (CHAP) is the successor-in-interest to L’Atelier de Re´adaptation au Travail de Beauce Inc. (L’Atelier) in the context of the AD order on certain softwood lumber products from Canada. DATES: Applicable August 26, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maisha Cryor, AD/CVD Operations, Office IV, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–5831. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: Background On May 5, 2021, CHAP requested 1 that, pursuant to section 751(b) of the 1 See CHAP’s Letter, ‘‘Certain Softwood Lumber from Canada: L’Atelier de Re´adaptation au Travail de Beauce Inc. Request for Changed Circumstances Reviews,’’ dated May 5, 2021 (CCR Request). VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:30 Aug 25, 2021 Jkt 253001 Scope of the Order The merchandise covered by the Order is softwood lumber, siding, flooring and certain other coniferous wood (softwood lumber products). Softwood lumber product imports are generally entered under Chapter 44 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 the Order is dispositive.9 Final Results of Changed Circumstances Review For the reasons stated in the Initiation and Preliminary Results CCR, Commerce continues to find that CHAP is the successor-in-interest to L’Atelier. As a result of this determination and 2 See Certain Softwood Lumber Products from Canada: Antidumping Duty Order and Partial Amended Final Determination, 83 FR 350 (January 3, 2018) (Order). 3 See CCR Request at 1–2. 4 Id. at 2–6. 5 See Commerce’s Letter, ‘‘Changed Circumstances Review of Certain Softwood Lumber Products from Canada: Supplemental Questionnaire,’’ dated June 8, 2021. 6 See CHAP’s Letter, ‘‘Certain Softwood Lumber from Canada: Supplemental Questionnaire Response,’’ dated June 24, 2021. 7 See Initiation and Preliminary Results of Changed Circumstances Review: Certain Softwood Lumber Products from Canada, 86 FR 36525 (July 12, 2021) (Initiation and Preliminary Results CCR), and accompanying Preliminary Decision Memorandum. 8 See Initiation and Preliminary Results CCR, 86 FR at 36526. 9 For a complete description of the scope of the Order, see Initiation and Preliminary Results CCR Preliminary Decision Memorandum (no changes in these final results). PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 47621 consistent with established practice, we find that CHAP should receive the cash deposit rates previously assigned to L’Atelier. Consequently, Commerce will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection to suspend liquidation of all shipments of subject merchandise produced or exported by L’Atelier and entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the publication date of this notice in the Federal Register at the cash deposit rate in effect for L’Atelier. This cash deposit requirement shall remain in effect until further notice. Notification to Interested Parties We are issuing this determination and publishing these final results and notice in accordance with sections 751(b)(1) and 777(i)(1) and (2) of the Act, and 19 CFR 351.216(e), 351.221(b), and 351.221(c)(3). Dated: August 20, 2021. Ryan Majerus, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations. [FR Doc. 2021–18369 Filed 8–25–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [C–580–884] Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Flat Products From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2018 Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that countervailable subsidies are being provided to Hyundai Steel Co., Ltd. (Hyundai Steel), a producer and exporter of certain hot-rolled steel flat products (hot-rolled steel) from the Republic of Korea (Korea). The period of review (POR) is January 1, 2018, through December 31, 2018. DATES: Applicable August 26, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nathan James, AD/CVD Operations, Office V, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–5305. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: AGENCY: Background Commerce published the Preliminary Results of this review on February 22, E:\FR\FM\26AUN1.SGM 26AUN1 47622 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 163 / Thursday, August 26, 2021 / Notices 2021.1 On June 8, 2021, Commerce extended the deadline for the final results of this administrative review until August 20, 2021.2 On June 24, 2021, Commerce issued a postpreliminary analysis relating to an electricity for less than adequate remuneration allegation.3 For a description of the events that occurred since the Preliminary Results, see the Issues and Decision Memorandum.4 Scope of the Order The product covered by this order is hot-rolled steel. For a complete description of the scope of this order, see the Issues and Decision Memorandum. Methodology Commerce conducted this review in accordance with section 751(a)(1)(A) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). For each of the subsidy programs found countervailable, we find that there is a subsidy, i.e., a governmentprovided financial contribution that gives rise to a benefit to the recipient, and that the subsidy is specific.5 For a description of the methodology underlying all of Commerce’s conclusions, see the Issues and Decision Memorandum. intends to instruct CBP to collect cash deposits of estimated countervailing duties in the amounts shown for the company listed above. For all nonreviewed firms, we will instruct CBP to continue to collect cash deposits of estimated countervailing duties at the most recent company-specific or allothers rate applicable to the company, as appropriate. These cash deposits, when imposed, shall remain in effect until further notice. Administrative Protective Order jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES This notice also serves as a final reminder to parties subject to We determine that, for the period administrative protective order (APO) of January 1, 2018, through December 31, their responsibility concerning the 2018, the following net countervailable Analysis of Comments Received return or destruction of proprietary subsidy rate exists: information disclosed under APO in We addressed all issues raised in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3). interested parties’ case briefs in the Subsidy rate Company (percent Timely written notification of the Issues and Decision Memorandum ad valorem) return/destruction of APO materials or accompanying this notice. A list of the issues raised by parties, to which Hyundai Steel Co., Ltd ......... 0.51 conversion to judicial protective order is Commerce responded in the Issues and hereby requested. Failure to comply Decision Memorandum, is provided as with the regulations and terms of an Disclosure an appendix to this notice. The Issues APO is a sanctionable violation. No changes were made to the and Decision Memorandum is a public Notice to Interested Parties calculations since the Preliminary document and is on file electronically Results and Post-Preliminary Analysis; via Enforcement and Compliance’s These final results are issued and therefore, there are no calculations to Antidumping and Countervailing Duty published in accordance with sections release for Hyundai Steel. Centralized Electronic Service System 751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the Act and 19 (ACCESS). ACCESS is available to Assessment Rate CFR 351.221(b)(5). registered users at https:// Pursuant to section 751(a)(1) of the Dated: August 20, 2021. access.trade.gov. In addition, a complete Act and 19 CFR 351.212(b)(2), version of the Issues and Decision Ryan Majerus, Commerce will determine, and U.S. Memorandum can be accessed directly Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at https://enforcement.trade.gov/frn/. Negotiations. shall assess, countervailing duties on all Changes Since the Preliminary Results appropriate entries of subject Appendix—List of Topics Discussed in merchandise in accordance with the the Issues and Decision Memorandum After evaluating the comments final results of this review, for Hyundai received from interested parties and I. Summary Steel at the applicable ad valorem record information, we have made no II. List of Issues assessment rate listed. Commerce changes to the net subsidy rate III. Background intends to issue assessment instructions calculated for Hyundai Steel. For a IV. Scope of the Order to CBP no earlier than 35 days after the discussion of these comments, see the V. Period of Review date of publication of the final results of Issues and Decision Memorandum. VI. Subsidies Valuation Information 6 this review in the Federal Register. If VII. Analysis of Programs a timely summons is filed at the U.S. 1 See Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Flat Products from VIII. Discussion of Comments Court of International Trade, the the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results of Comment 1: Whether Electricity for LTAR assessment instructions will direct CBP Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2018, Confers a Benefit 86 FR 10533 (February 22, 2021) (Preliminary not to liquidate relevant entries until the Comment 2: Whether Commerce Properly Results), and accompanying Preliminary Decision time for parties to file a request for a Countervailed the Port Usage Rights Memorandum. statutory injunction has expired (i.e., 2 See Memorandum, ‘‘Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Program Flat Products from the Republic of Korea: Extension within 90 days of publication). Comment 3: Whether the Reduction for of Deadline for Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review,’’ dated June 8, 2021. 3 See Memorandum, ‘‘Countervailing Duty Administrative Review of Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Flat Products from the Republic of Korea: PostPreliminary Analysis Memorandum—Electricity for Less Than Adequate Remuneration,’’ dated June 25, 2021 (Post-Preliminary Analysis). 4 See Memorandum, ‘‘Issues and Decision Memorandum for the Final Results of the 2018 Administrative Review of the Countervailing Duty Order on Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Flat Products from the Republic of Korea,’’ dated concurrently with, and hereby adopted by, this notice (Issues and Decision Memorandum). VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:30 Aug 25, 2021 Jkt 253001 Final Results of Administrative Review Cash Deposit Rates In accordance with section 751(a)(2)(C) of the Act, Commerce Sewerage Usage Fees Is Countervailable IX. Recommendation [FR Doc. 2021–18370 Filed 8–25–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P 5 See sections 771(5)(B) and (D) of the Act regarding financial contribution; section 771(5)(E) of the Act regarding benefit; and section 771(5A) of the Act regarding specificity. 6 See Notice of Discontinuation of Policy to Issue Liquidation Instructions After 15 Days in Applicable Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Proceedings, 86 FR 3995 (January 15, 2021). PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 E:\FR\FM\26AUN1.SGM 26AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 163 (Thursday, August 26, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 47621-47622]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-18370]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration

[C-580-884]


Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Flat Products From the Republic of 
Korea: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2018

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

SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that 
countervailable subsidies are being provided to Hyundai Steel Co., Ltd. 
(Hyundai Steel), a producer and exporter of certain hot-rolled steel 
flat products (hot-rolled steel) from the Republic of Korea (Korea). 
The period of review (POR) is January 1, 2018, through December 31, 
2018.

DATES: Applicable August 26, 2021.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nathan James, AD/CVD Operations, 
Office V, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade 
Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue 
NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-5305.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    Commerce published the Preliminary Results of this review on 
February 22,

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2021.\1\ On June 8, 2021, Commerce extended the deadline for the final 
results of this administrative review until August 20, 2021.\2\ On June 
24, 2021, Commerce issued a post-preliminary analysis relating to an 
electricity for less than adequate remuneration allegation.\3\ For a 
description of the events that occurred since the Preliminary Results, 
see the Issues and Decision Memorandum.\4\
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    \1\ See Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Flat Products from the Republic 
of Korea: Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative 
Review; 2018, 86 FR 10533 (February 22, 2021) (Preliminary Results), 
and accompanying Preliminary Decision Memorandum.
    \2\ See Memorandum, ``Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Flat Products 
from the Republic of Korea: Extension of Deadline for Final Results 
of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review,'' dated June 8, 2021.
    \3\ See Memorandum, ``Countervailing Duty Administrative Review 
of Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Flat Products from the Republic of 
Korea: Post-Preliminary Analysis Memorandum--Electricity for Less 
Than Adequate Remuneration,'' dated June 25, 2021 (Post-Preliminary 
Analysis).
    \4\ See Memorandum, ``Issues and Decision Memorandum for the 
Final Results of the 2018 Administrative Review of the 
Countervailing Duty Order on Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Flat Products 
from the Republic of Korea,'' dated concurrently with, and hereby 
adopted by, this notice (Issues and Decision Memorandum).
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Scope of the Order

    The product covered by this order is hot-rolled steel. For a 
complete description of the scope of this order, see the Issues and 
Decision Memorandum.

Analysis of Comments Received

    We addressed all issues raised in interested parties' case briefs 
in the Issues and Decision Memorandum accompanying this notice. A list 
of the issues raised by parties, to which Commerce responded in the 
Issues and Decision Memorandum, is provided 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 Service System (ACCESS). 
ACCESS is available to registered users at https://access.trade.gov. In 
addition, a complete version of the Issues and Decision Memorandum can 
be accessed directly at https://enforcement.trade.gov/frn/.

Changes Since the Preliminary Results

    After evaluating the comments received from interested parties and 
record information, we have made no changes to the net subsidy rate 
calculated for Hyundai Steel. For a discussion of these comments, see 
the Issues and Decision Memorandum.

Methodology

    Commerce conducted this review in accordance with section 
751(a)(1)(A) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). For each 
of the subsidy programs found countervailable, we find that there is a 
subsidy, i.e., a government-provided financial contribution that gives 
rise to a benefit to the recipient, and that the subsidy is 
specific.\5\ For a description of the methodology underlying all of 
Commerce's conclusions, see the Issues and Decision Memorandum.
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    \5\ See sections 771(5)(B) and (D) of the Act regarding 
financial contribution; section 771(5)(E) of the Act regarding 
benefit; and section 771(5A) of the Act regarding specificity.
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Final Results of Administrative Review

    We determine that, for the period January 1, 2018, through December 
31, 2018, the following net countervailable subsidy rate exists:

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                                                           Subsidy rate
                         Company                            (percent ad
                                                             valorem)
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Hyundai Steel Co., Ltd..................................            0.51
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Disclosure

    No changes were made to the calculations since the Preliminary 
Results and Post-Preliminary Analysis; therefore, there are no 
calculations to release for Hyundai Steel.

Assessment Rate

    Pursuant to section 751(a)(1) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.212(b)(2), 
Commerce will determine, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) 
shall assess, countervailing duties on all appropriate entries of 
subject merchandise in accordance with the final results of this 
review, for Hyundai Steel at the applicable ad valorem assessment rate 
listed. Commerce intends to issue assessment instructions to CBP no 
earlier than 35 days after the date of publication of the final results 
of this review in the Federal Register.\6\ If a timely summons is filed 
at the U.S. Court of International Trade, the assessment instructions 
will direct CBP not to liquidate relevant entries until the time for 
parties to file a request for a statutory injunction has expired (i.e., 
within 90 days of publication).
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    \6\ See Notice of Discontinuation of Policy to Issue Liquidation 
Instructions After 15 Days in Applicable Antidumping and 
Countervailing Duty Administrative Proceedings, 86 FR 3995 (January 
15, 2021).
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Cash Deposit Rates

    In accordance with section 751(a)(2)(C) of the Act, Commerce 
intends to instruct CBP to collect cash deposits of estimated 
countervailing duties in the amounts shown for the company listed 
above. For all non-reviewed firms, we will instruct CBP to continue to 
collect cash deposits of estimated countervailing duties at the most 
recent company-specific or all-others rate applicable to the company, 
as appropriate. These cash deposits, when imposed, shall remain in 
effect until further notice.

Administrative Protective Order

    This notice also serves as a final 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(a)(3). 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 sanctionable 
violation.

Notice to Interested Parties

    These final results are issued and published in accordance with 
sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.221(b)(5).

    Dated: August 20, 2021.
Ryan Majerus,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations.

Appendix--List of Topics Discussed in the Issues and Decision 
Memorandum

I. Summary
II. List of Issues
III. Background
IV. Scope of the Order
V. Period of Review
VI. Subsidies Valuation Information
VII. Analysis of Programs
VIII. Discussion of Comments
    Comment 1: Whether Electricity for LTAR Confers a Benefit
    Comment 2: Whether Commerce Properly Countervailed the Port 
Usage Rights Program
    Comment 3: Whether the Reduction for Sewerage Usage Fees Is 
Countervailable
IX. Recommendation

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