Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar From the Republic of Turkey: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order, 60376-60377 [2022-21627]

Download as PDF jspears on DSK121TN23PROD with NOTICES 60376 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 192 / Wednesday, October 5, 2022 / Notices received a written submission from Peterson. Based upon my review of the record and consultations with BIS’s Office of Exporter Services, including its Director, and the facts available to BIS, I have decided to deny Peterson’s export privileges under the Regulations for a period of five years from the date of Peterson’s conviction. The Office of Exporter Services has also decided to revoke any BIS-issued licenses in which Peterson had an interest at the time of his conviction.3 Accordingly, it is hereby ordered: First, from the date of this Order until November 14, 2024, John James Peterson, with a last known address of 49 S Dixie Hwy., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441, and when acting for or on his behalf, his successors, assigns, employees, agents or representatives (‘‘the Denied Person’’), may not directly or indirectly participate in any way in any transaction involving any commodity, software or technology (hereinafter collectively referred to as ‘‘item’’) exported or to be exported from the United States that is subject to the Regulations, including, but not limited to: A. Applying for, obtaining, or using any license, license exception, or export control document; B. Carrying on negotiations concerning, or ordering, buying, receiving, using, selling, delivering, storing, disposing of, forwarding, transporting, financing, or otherwise servicing in any way, any transaction involving any item exported or to be exported from the United States that is subject to the Regulations, or engaging in any other activity subject to the Regulations; or C. Benefitting in any way from any transaction involving any item exported or to be exported from the United States that is subject to the Regulations, or from any other activity subject to the Regulations. Second, no person may, directly or indirectly, do any of the following: A. Export, reexport, or transfer (incountry) to or on behalf of the Denied Person any item subject to the Regulations; B. Take any action that facilitates the acquisition or attempted acquisition by the Denied Person of the ownership, possession, or control of any item subject to the Regulations that has been or will be exported from the United States, including financing or other support activities related to a transaction whereby the Denied Person acquires or attempts to acquire such ownership, possession or control; C. Take any action to acquire from or to facilitate the acquisition or attempted acquisition from the Denied Person of any item subject to the Regulations that has been exported from the United States; D. Obtain from the Denied Person in the United States any item subject to the Regulations with knowledge or reason to know that the item will be, or is intended to be, exported from the United States; or E. Engage in any transaction to service any item subject to the Regulations that has been or will be exported from the United States and which is owned, possessed or controlled by the Denied Person, or service any item, of whatever origin, that is owned, possessed or controlled by the Denied Person if such service involves the use of any item subject to the Regulations that has been or will be exported from the United States. For purposes of this paragraph, servicing means installation, maintenance, repair, modification or testing. Third, pursuant to Section 1760(e) of ECRA and Sections 766.23 and 766.25 of the Regulations, any other person, firm, corporation, or business organization related to Peterson by ownership, control, position of responsibility, affiliation, or other connection in the conduct of trade or business may also be made subject to the provisions of this Order in order to prevent evasion of this Order. Fourth, in accordance with part 756 of the Regulations, Peterson may file an appeal of this Order with the Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security. The appeal must be filed within 45 days from the date of this Order and must comply with the provisions of part 756 of the Regulations. Fifth, a copy of this Order shall be delivered to Peterson and shall be published in the Federal Register. Sixth, this Order is effective immediately and shall remain in effect until November 14, 2024. John Sonderman, Director, Office of Export Enforcement. [FR Doc. 2022–21599 Filed 10–4–22; 8:45 am] 3 The Director, Office of Export Enforcement, is the authorizing official for issuance of denial orders pursuant to amendments to the Regulations (85 FR 73411, November 18, 2020). VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:05 Oct 04, 2022 Jkt 259001 BILLING CODE 3510–DT–P PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [C–489–830] Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar From the Republic of Turkey: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: As a result of this expedited sunset review, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that revoking the countervailing duty (CVD) order on steel concrete reinforcing bar (rebar) from the Republic of Turkey (Turkey) would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of countervailable subsidies at the levels indicated in the ‘‘Final Results of the Sunset Review’’ section of this notice. DATES: Applicable October 5, 2022. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jose Rivera, 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) 482–0842. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: AGENCY: Background On July 14, 2017, Commerce published the CVD order on rebar from Turkey.1 On June 1, 2022, Commerce published the notice of initiation of the sunset review of the Order.2 Commerce received a notice of intent to participate from the Rebar Trade Action Coalition and its individual members, Nucor Corporation, Gerdau Ameristeel US Inc., Commercial Metals Company, Steel Dynamics, Inc., and Byer Steel (RTAC) (domestic interested parties) within the deadline specified in 19 CFR 351.218(d)(1)(i).3 On June 30, 2022, Commerce received a substantive response from the domestic interested parties within the 30-day deadline specified in 19 CFR 351.218(d)(3)(i).4 We also received a substantive response from the Government of Turkey (GOT).5 1 See Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar from the Republic of Turkey: Amended Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination and Countervailing Duty Order, 82 FR 32531 (July 14, 2017) (Order). 2 See Initiation of Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews, 87 FR 33123 (June 1, 2022). 3 See RTAC’s Letter, ‘‘Notice of Intent to Participate in Sunset Review,’’ dated June 15, 2022. 4 See RTAC Letter, ‘‘Substantive Response to Notice of Initiation,’’ dated June 30, 2022. 5 See GOT’s Letter, ‘‘Substantive Response of the Government of the Republic of Tu¨rkiye in the First E:\FR\FM\05OCN1.SGM 05OCN1 60377 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 192 / Wednesday, October 5, 2022 / Notices However, we did not receive a substantive response from any other respondent interested party in this proceeding, and no party requested a hearing. On July 21, 2022, Commerce notified the U.S. International Trade Commission that it did not receive an adequate substantive response from respondent interested parties.6 As a result, pursuant to section 751(c)(3)(B) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.218(e)(1)(ii)(C)(2), Commerce conducted an expedited (120-day) sunset review of the Order. Scope of the Order The merchandise covered by the Order is steel concrete reinforcing bar Analysis of Comments Received All issues raised in this sunset review are addressed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum. A list of topics discussed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum is included as an appendix to this notice. The Issues and Decision Memorandum is a public document and is on file electronically via the Enforcement and Compliance 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 Decisions Memorandum can be accessed directly at https://access.trade.gov/public/ FRNotices/ListLayout.aspx. Final Results of the Sunset Review Pursuant to sections 751(c)(1) and 752(b) of the Act, Commerce determines that revocation of the Order on rebar from Turkey would likely lead to the continuation or recurrence of countervailable subsidies at the following rates: Producer and exporter Subsidy rate (percent ad valorem) Habas Sinai ve Tibbi Gazlar Istihsal Endustrisi A.S ........................................................................................................... 15.99 Administrative Protective Order (APO) This notice also serves as the only reminder to parties subject to an APO of their responsibility concerning the return or destruction of proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305. Timely notification of the return or 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. Notification to Interested Parties 2. Net Countervailable Subsidy Rates Likely To Prevail 3. Nature of the Subsidies VII. Final Results of Sunset Review VIII. Recommendation [FR Doc. 2022–21627 Filed 10–4–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration Membership of the International Trade Administration Performance Review Board International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice of Membership on the International Trade Administration Performance Review Board. Dated: September 29, 2022. Lisa W. Wang, Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. List of Topics Discussed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum I. Summary II. Background III. Scope of the Order IV. History of the Order V. Legal Framework VI. Discussion of the Issues 1. Likelihood of Continuation or Recurrence of a Countervailable Subsidy The International Trade Administration (ITA), Department of Commerce (DOC), announces the appointment of those individuals who have been selected to serve as members of ITA Performance Review Board. The Performance Review Board is responsible for (1) reviewing performance appraisals and ratings of Senior Executive Service (SES) members and (2) making recommendations to the appointing authority on other performance management issues, such as pay adjustments and bonuses. The appointment of these members to the Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duly Order on Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar,’’ dated June 30, 2022. 6 See Commerce’s Letter, ‘‘Sunset Reviews Initiated on June 1, 2022’’ dated July 21, 2022. 7 See Memorandum, ‘‘Issues and Decision Memorandum for the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order on Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar from the Republic of Turkey,’’ dated concurrently with, and hereby SUMMARY: Appendix VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:05 Oct 04, 2022 Jkt 259001 Performance Review Board will be for a period of twenty-four (24) months. The period of appointment for those individuals selected for ITA’s Performance Review Board begins on October 5, 2022. DATES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: AGENCY: We are issuing and publishing final results and this notice in accordance with sections 751(c), 752(b), and 777(i)(1) of the Act, and 19 CFR 351.218. jspears on DSK121TN23PROD with NOTICES imported in either straight length or coil form (rebar) from Turkey. For a complete description of the scope of the Order, see the Issues and Decision Memorandum.7 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Christine Covington, U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of Human Resources Management, Office of Executive Resources, 14th and Constitution Avenue NW, Room 50021, Washington, DC 20230, at (202) 482–2613. In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 4314(c)(4), the International Trade Administration (ITA), Department of Commerce (DOC), announces the appointment of those individuals who have been selected to serve as members of the ITA Performance Review Board. The Performance Review Board is responsible for (1) reviewing performance appraisals and ratings of Senior Executive Service (SES) members and (2) making recommendations to the appointing authority on other Performance management issues, such as pay adjustments and bonuses. The Appointment of these members to the Performance Review Board will be for a period of twenty-four (24) months. The name, position title, and type of appointment of each member of the Performance Review Board are set forth below: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: adopted by, this notice (Issues and Decision Memorandum). E:\FR\FM\05OCN1.SGM 05OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 192 (Wednesday, October 5, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 60376-60377]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration

[C-489-830]


Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar From the Republic of Turkey: Final 
Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty 
Order

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

SUMMARY: As a result of this expedited sunset review, the U.S. 
Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that revoking the 
countervailing duty (CVD) order on steel concrete reinforcing bar 
(rebar) from the Republic of Turkey (Turkey) would likely lead to 
continuation or recurrence of countervailable subsidies at the levels 
indicated in the ``Final Results of the Sunset Review'' section of this 
notice.

DATES: Applicable October 5, 2022.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jose Rivera, 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) 482-0842.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    On July 14, 2017, Commerce published the CVD order on rebar from 
Turkey.\1\ On June 1, 2022, Commerce published the notice of initiation 
of the sunset review of the Order.\2\ Commerce received a notice of 
intent to participate from the Rebar Trade Action Coalition and its 
individual members, Nucor Corporation, Gerdau Ameristeel US Inc., 
Commercial Metals Company, Steel Dynamics, Inc., and Byer Steel (RTAC) 
(domestic interested parties) within the deadline specified in 19 CFR 
351.218(d)(1)(i).\3\
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    \1\ See Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar from the Republic of 
Turkey: Amended Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination 
and Countervailing Duty Order, 82 FR 32531 (July 14, 2017) (Order).
    \2\ See Initiation of Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews, 87 FR 33123 
(June 1, 2022).
    \3\ See RTAC's Letter, ``Notice of Intent to Participate in 
Sunset Review,'' dated June 15, 2022.
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    On June 30, 2022, Commerce received a substantive response from the 
domestic interested parties within the 30-day deadline specified in 19 
CFR 351.218(d)(3)(i).\4\ We also received a substantive response from 
the Government of Turkey (GOT).\5\

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However, we did not receive a substantive response from any other 
respondent interested party in this proceeding, and no party requested 
a hearing.
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    \4\ See RTAC Letter, ``Substantive Response to Notice of 
Initiation,'' dated June 30, 2022.
    \5\ See GOT's Letter, ``Substantive Response of the Government 
of the Republic of T[uuml]rkiye in the First Sunset Review of the 
Countervailing Duly Order on Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar,'' dated 
June 30, 2022.
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    On July 21, 2022, Commerce notified the U.S. International Trade 
Commission that it did not receive an adequate substantive response 
from respondent interested parties.\6\ As a result, pursuant to section 
751(c)(3)(B) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.218(e)(1)(ii)(C)(2), Commerce 
conducted an expedited (120-day) sunset review of the Order.
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    \6\ See Commerce's Letter, ``Sunset Reviews Initiated on June 1, 
2022'' dated July 21, 2022.
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Scope of the Order

    The merchandise covered by the Order is steel concrete reinforcing 
bar imported in either straight length or coil form (rebar) from 
Turkey. For a complete description of the scope of the Order, see the 
Issues and Decision Memorandum.\7\
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    \7\ See Memorandum, ``Issues and Decision Memorandum for the 
Expedited First Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order on 
Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar from the Republic of Turkey,'' dated 
concurrently with, and hereby adopted by, this notice (Issues and 
Decision Memorandum).
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Analysis of Comments Received

    All issues raised in this sunset review are addressed in the Issues 
and Decision Memorandum. A list of topics discussed in the Issues and 
Decision Memorandum is included as an appendix to this notice. The 
Issues and Decision Memorandum is a public document and is on file 
electronically via the Enforcement and Compliance 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 Decisions Memorandum can 
be accessed directly at https://access.trade.gov/public/FRNotices/ListLayout.aspx.

Final Results of the Sunset Review

    Pursuant to sections 751(c)(1) and 752(b) of the Act, Commerce 
determines that revocation of the Order on rebar from Turkey would 
likely lead to the continuation or recurrence of countervailable 
subsidies at the following rates:

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                                                Subsidy rate (percent ad
             Producer and exporter                      valorem)
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Habas Sinai ve Tibbi Gazlar Istihsal                              15.99
 Endustrisi A.S...............................
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Administrative Protective Order (APO)

    This notice also serves as the only reminder to parties subject to 
an APO of their responsibility concerning the return or destruction of 
proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 
351.305. Timely notification of the return or 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.

Notification to Interested Parties

    We are issuing and publishing final results and this notice in 
accordance with sections 751(c), 752(b), and 777(i)(1) of the Act, and 
19 CFR 351.218.

    Dated: September 29, 2022.
Lisa W. Wang,
Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance.

Appendix

List of Topics Discussed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum

I. Summary
II. Background
III. Scope of the Order
IV. History of the Order
V. Legal Framework
VI. Discussion of the Issues
    1. Likelihood of Continuation or Recurrence of a Countervailable 
Subsidy
    2. Net Countervailable Subsidy Rates Likely To Prevail
    3. Nature of the Subsidies
VII. Final Results of Sunset Review
VIII. Recommendation

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