Furfuryl Alcohol From the People's Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order, 12657-12658 [2023-04045]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 39 / Tuesday, February 28, 2023 / Notices A–570–124, C–570–125) or appropriate third-country case numbers (i.e., A– 201–996, C–201–997). The importer must pay case deposits on those entries consistent with the regulations governing post summary corrections that require the payment of additional duties. Commerce intends to instruct CBP to assess ADs and/or CVDs on all appropriate entries of dual-piston engines with a single, common combustion chamber, of the type designed by FNA, produced in, and exported from China, during the periods of review noted above at rates equal to the applicable cash deposit of estimated ADs or CVDs in effect at the time of entry, or withdrawal of merchandise from warehouse, for consumption, in accordance with 19 CFR 351.212(c)(1)(i). Commerce intends to issue assessment instructions no earlier than 35 days after the publication of this notice in the Federal Register. 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). ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES Continuation of Suspension of Liquidation In accordance with 19 CFR 351.225(l)(3), Commerce will direct CBP to continue to suspend liquidation of dual-piston engines with a single, common combustion chamber, of the type designed by FNA, produced in, and exported from China, that are entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after April 25, 2022 (i.e., the date of the initiation of this inquiry).8 Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.225(l)(3), Commerce will also instruct CBP to require cash deposits of estimated duties equal to the AD and CVD rates in effect for small vertical engines for each unliquidated entry of dual-piston engines with a single, common combustion chamber, of the type designed by FNA, produced in, and exported from China, that are entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after April 25, 2022. The suspension of liquidation and cash deposit instructions will remain in effect until further notice. Administrative Protective Order This notice serves as the only reminder to all parties subject to the administrative protective order (APO) of their responsibility concerning the destruction of proprietary information 8 Id. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:37 Feb 27, 2023 Jkt 259001 disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3). Timely written notification of return/ destruction of APO materials or conversion to judicial protective order is hereby requested. Failure to comply with the regulations and terms of the APO is a sanctionable violation. Notification to Interested Parties This determination is published in accordance with section 781(d) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.226(g)(2) and (k). Dated: February 21, 2023. Abdelali Elouaradia, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Appendix—List of Topics Discussed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum I. Summary II. Background III. Merchandise Subject to the Circumvention Inquiry IV. Scope of the Orders V. Discussion of the Issues Comment 1: The Commercial Availability of Dual-Piston Engines Comment 2: Whether Dual-Piston Engines are the Same Merchandise as In-Scope Engines VI. Recommendation [FR Doc. 2023–04046 Filed 2–27–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–570–835] Furfuryl Alcohol From the People’s Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: As a result of determinations by the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) that revocation of the antidumping duty (AD) order on furfuryl alcohol from the People’s Republic of China (China) would likely lead to a continuation or recurrence of dumping and material injury to an industry in the United States, Commerce is publishing this notice of continuation of the AD order on furfuryl alcohol from China. DATES: Applicable February 28, 2023 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matthew Palmer, AD/CVD Operations, Office III, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–1678. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 12657 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On June 21, 1995, Commerce published the AD order on furfuryl alcohol from China.1 On July 1, 2022, Commerce published the notice of initiation of the fifth sunset review of the Order, pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act).2 As a result of its expedited review, on November 2, 2022, Commerce determined that revocation of the AD order on furfuryl alcohol from China would be likely to lead to a continuation or recurrence of dumping, and, therefore, notified the ITC of the magnitude of the margins likely to prevail should the Order be revoked.3 On February 15, 2023, the ITC published its determination, pursuant to section 751(c) of the Act, that revocation of the existing AD order on furfuryl alcohol from China would be likely to lead to a continuation or recurrence of material injury to an industry in the United States within a reasonably foreseeable time.4 Scope of the Order The merchandise covered by this Order is furfuryl alcohol (C4H3OCH2OH). Furfuryl alcohol is a primary alcohol, and is colorless or pale yellow in appearance. It is used in the manufacture of resins and as a wetting agent and solvent for coating resins, nitrocellulose, cellulose acetate, and other soluble dyes. The product subject to this Order is classifiable under subheading 2932.13.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). Although the HTSUS subheading is provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope is dispositive. Continuation of the Order As a result of the determinations by Commerce and the ITC that revocation of the Order would be likely to lead to a continuation or recurrence of dumping, and material injury to an industry in the United States, pursuant to section 751(d)(2) of the Act, Commerce hereby orders the 1 See Notice of Antidumping Duty Order: Furfuryl Alcohol from the People’s Republic of China (PRC), 60 FR 32302 (June 21, 1995) (Order). 2 See Initiation of Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews, 87 FR 39459 (July 1, 2022). 3 See Furfuryl Alcohol from the People’s Republic of China: Final Results of Expedited Fifth Sunset Review of Antidumping Duty Order, 87 FR 66127 (November 2, 2022). 4 See Furfuryl Alcohol from the People’s Republic of China, Inv. No. 731–TA–703 (Fifth Review), USITC Publication 5407 (February 2023). E:\FR\FM\28FEN1.SGM 28FEN1 12658 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 39 / Tuesday, February 28, 2023 / Notices continuation of the AD order on furfuryl alcohol from China. U.S. Customs and Border Protection will continue to collect cash deposits at the rates in effect at the time of entry for all imports of subject merchandise. The effective date of the continuation of the Order will be the date of publication in the Federal Register of this notice of continuation. Pursuant to section 751(c)(2) of the Act, Commerce intends to initiate the next five-year review of the Order not later than 30 days prior to the fifth anniversary of the effective date of continuation. Administrative Protective Order This notice also serves as the only reminder to parties subject to an administrative protective order (APO) of their responsibility concerning the disposition of proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3), which continues to govern business proprietary information in this segment of the proceeding. Timely notification of return/destruction or conversion to judicial protective order is hereby requested. Failure to comply is a violation of the APO which may be subject to sanctions. Notification to Interested Parties This five-year (sunset) review and this notice are in accordance with section 751(c) of the Act and published pursuant to section 777(i)(1) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.218(f)(4). Dated: February 21, 2023. Abdelali Elouaradia, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. [FR Doc. 2023–04045 Filed 2–27–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XC799] Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meetings. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold its 147th Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) and its 194th Council meeting to take actions on fishery management issues in the Western Pacific Region. The Council will also SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:37 Feb 27, 2023 Jkt 259001 hold meetings of the following advisory groups and standing committees: Joint Meeting of the American Samoa Advisory Panel (AP), Hawaii AP, and Fishing Industry Advisory Committee (FIAC); Guam Regional Ecosystem Advisory Committee (REAC); Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) REAC; Mariana Archipelago AP; and Executive and Budget Standing Committee (SC) meeting. DATES: The meetings will be held between March 14 and March 31, 2023. For specific times and agendas, see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. ADDRESSES: The 147th SSC meeting will be held in a hybrid format with inperson and remote participation (Webex) options available for the SSC members, and public attendance limited to web conference via Webex. In-person attendance for the SSC members will be hosted at the Council office, 1164 Bishop Street, Suite 1400, Honolulu, HI 96813. The Joint Meeting of the American Samoa AP, Hawaii AP and FIAC will be held by web conference via Webex. The Guam REAC, CNMI REAC, Mariana Archipelago AP, and the 194th Council Meeting will be held as a hybrid meeting for Council members and public, with remote participation option available via Webex. The Executive and Budget SC will be held as an in-person meeting for Council members and public. The in-person portion of the Guam REAC meeting will be held at the Governor’s Main Conference Room, 513 West Marine Corps Drive, Ricardo J. Bordallo Complex, Hagatna, GU 96910. The inperson portion of the CNMI REAC, Mariana Archipelago AP, and Executive and Budget SC will be held at the Crowne Plaza, Coral Tree Ave., Saipan, MP 96950. The first two days of the 194th Council meeting and the CNMI Fishers Forum will be held at the Crowne Plaza, Saipan, MP, and the last two days of the Council meeting will be held at the Hilton Guam Resort and Spa, 202 Hilton Road, Tumon Bay, GU 96913. The Guam Fishers Forum will be held at the Guam Museum, 193 Chalan Santo Papa Juan Pablo Dos, Hagatna, GU 96910. Specific information on joining the meeting, connecting to the web conference and providing oral public comments will be posted on the Council website at www.wpcouncil.org. For assistance with the web conference connection, contact the Council office at (808) 522–8220. Council address: Western Pacific Fishery Management Council, 1164 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Bishop Street, Suite 1400, Honolulu, HI 96813. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kitty M. Simonds, Executive Director, Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; phone: (808) 522–8220. The 147th SSC meeting will be held between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time (HST) on March 14, 2023, 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. on March 15, 2023, and 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on March 16, 2023. The Joint Meeting of the American Samoa AP, Hawaii AP and FIAC will be held between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. HST on March 16, 2023. The Guam REAC meeting will be held between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Chamorro Standard Time (ChST) on March 23, 2023. The CNMI REAC meeting will be held between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. ChST on March 24, 2023. The Mariana Archipelago AP meeting will be held between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. ChST on March 25, 2023. The Executive and Budget SC meeting will be held between 10:00 a.m. and 12 p.m. ChST on March 26, 2023. The portion of the Executive and Budget SC from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. will be closed to the public for employment matters in accordance with section 302(i)(3) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA). The first two days of the 194th Council Meeting will be held between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ChST on March 27–28, 2023. The CNMI Fishers Forum will be held between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. ChST on March 27, 2023. The first Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items will be held between 4 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. ChST on March 28, 2023. The last two days of the 194th Council Meeting will be held between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ChST on March 30–31, 2023. The second Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items will be held between 4:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. ChST on March 30, 2023. The Guam Fishers Forum will be held between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. ChST on March 30, 2023. Please note that the evolving public health situation regarding COVID–19 may affect the conduct of the March Council and its associated meetings. At the time this notice was submitted for publication, the Council anticipated convening the Standing Committee meeting as an in-person meeting only, and the Council meeting as an in-person meeting with a web conference attendance option. If public participation options will be modified, the Council will post notice on its website at www.wpcouncil.org by, to the extent practicable, 5 calendar days before each meeting. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\28FEN1.SGM 28FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 39 (Tuesday, February 28, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12657-12658]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-04045]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration

[A-570-835]


Furfuryl Alcohol From the People's Republic of China: 
Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order

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

SUMMARY: As a result of determinations by the U.S. Department of 
Commerce (Commerce) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) 
that revocation of the antidumping duty (AD) order on furfuryl alcohol 
from the People's Republic of China (China) would likely lead to a 
continuation or recurrence of dumping and material injury to an 
industry in the United States, Commerce is publishing this notice of 
continuation of the AD order on furfuryl alcohol from China.

DATES: Applicable February 28, 2023

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matthew Palmer, AD/CVD Operations, 
Office III, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade 
Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue 
NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-1678.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background

    On June 21, 1995, Commerce published the AD order on furfuryl 
alcohol from China.\1\ On July 1, 2022, Commerce published the notice 
of initiation of the fifth sunset review of the Order, pursuant to 
section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act).\2\
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    \1\ See Notice of Antidumping Duty Order: Furfuryl Alcohol from 
the People's Republic of China (PRC), 60 FR 32302 (June 21, 1995) 
(Order).
    \2\ See Initiation of Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews, 87 FR 39459 
(July 1, 2022).
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    As a result of its expedited review, on November 2, 2022, Commerce 
determined that revocation of the AD order on furfuryl alcohol from 
China would be likely to lead to a continuation or recurrence of 
dumping, and, therefore, notified the ITC of the magnitude of the 
margins likely to prevail should the Order be revoked.\3\ On February 
15, 2023, the ITC published its determination, pursuant to section 
751(c) of the Act, that revocation of the existing AD order on furfuryl 
alcohol from China would be likely to lead to a continuation or 
recurrence of material injury to an industry in the United States 
within a reasonably foreseeable time.\4\
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    \3\ See Furfuryl Alcohol from the People's Republic of China: 
Final Results of Expedited Fifth Sunset Review of Antidumping Duty 
Order, 87 FR 66127 (November 2, 2022).
    \4\ See Furfuryl Alcohol from the People's Republic of China, 
Inv. No. 731-TA-703 (Fifth Review), USITC Publication 5407 (February 
2023).
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Scope of the Order

    The merchandise covered by this Order is furfuryl alcohol 
(C4H3OCH2OH). Furfuryl alcohol is a 
primary alcohol, and is colorless or pale yellow in appearance. It is 
used in the manufacture of resins and as a wetting agent and solvent 
for coating resins, nitrocellulose, cellulose acetate, and other 
soluble dyes. The product subject to this Order is classifiable under 
subheading 2932.13.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United 
States (HTSUS). Although the HTSUS subheading is provided for 
convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope 
is dispositive.

Continuation of the Order

    As a result of the determinations by Commerce and the ITC that 
revocation of the Order would be likely to lead to a continuation or 
recurrence of dumping, and material injury to an industry in the United 
States, pursuant to section 751(d)(2) of the Act, Commerce hereby 
orders the

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continuation of the AD order on furfuryl alcohol from China. U.S. 
Customs and Border Protection will continue to collect cash deposits at 
the rates in effect at the time of entry for all imports of subject 
merchandise. The effective date of the continuation of the Order will 
be the date of publication in the Federal Register of this notice of 
continuation. Pursuant to section 751(c)(2) of the Act, Commerce 
intends to initiate the next five-year review of the Order not later 
than 30 days prior to the fifth anniversary of the effective date of 
continuation.

Administrative Protective Order

    This notice also serves as the only reminder to parties subject to 
an administrative protective order (APO) of their responsibility 
concerning the disposition of proprietary information disclosed under 
APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3), which continues to govern 
business proprietary information in this segment of the proceeding. 
Timely notification of return/destruction or conversion to judicial 
protective order is hereby requested. Failure to comply is a violation 
of the APO which may be subject to sanctions.

Notification to Interested Parties

    This five-year (sunset) review and this notice are in accordance 
with section 751(c) of the Act and published pursuant to section 
777(i)(1) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.218(f)(4).

    Dated: February 21, 2023.
Abdelali Elouaradia,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2023-04045 Filed 2-27-23; 8:45 am]
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