Stainless Steel Wire Rod From the Republic of Korea: Final Negative Determination of Circumvention of the Antidumping Duty Order, 34128-34129 [2023-11312]
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Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 102 / Friday, May 26, 2023 / Notices
The application to reorganize FTZ 28
under the ASF is approved in part, with
a service area limited to Bristol and
Plymouth Counties, Massachusetts,
subject to the FTZ Act and the Board’s
regulations, including section 400.13, to
the Board’s standard 2,000-acre
activation limit for the zone, and to an
ASF sunset provision for magnet sites
that would terminate authority for Sites
1 and 2 if not activated within five years
from the month of approval.
For further information, contact
Christopher Kemp at
Christopher.Kemp@trade.gov.
Dated: May 23, 2023.
Camille R. Evans,
Acting Executive Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Foreign-Trade Zones Board
[Order No. 2143]
Reorganization of Foreign-Trade Zone
28 Under Alternative Site Framework;
New Bedford, Massachusetts
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Pursuant to its authority under the ForeignTrade Zones Act of June 18, 1934, as
amended (19 U.S.C. 81a–81u), the ForeignTrade Zones Board (the Board) adopts the
following Order:
Whereas, the Foreign-Trade Zones
(FTZ) Act provides for ‘‘. . . the
establishment . . . of foreign-trade
zones in ports of entry of the United
States, to expedite and encourage
foreign commerce, and for other
purposes,’’ and authorizes the Board to
grant to qualified corporations the
privilege of establishing foreign-trade
zones in or adjacent to U.S. Customs
and Border Protection ports of entry;
Whereas, the Board adopted the
alternative site framework (ASF) (15
CFR 400.2(c)) as an option for the
establishment or reorganization of
zones;
Whereas, the City of New Bedford,
grantee of Foreign-Trade Zone 28,
submitted an application to the Board
(FTZ Docket B–49–2022, docketed
November 7, 2022) for authority to
reorganize under the ASF with a service
area of Bristol, Barnstable, Dukes,
Nantucket, Norfolk and Plymouth
Counties, Massachusetts, in and
adjacent to the New Bedford Customs
and Border Protection port of entry, and
FTZ 28’s existing Sites 1 and 2 would
be categorized as magnet sites;
Whereas, notice inviting public
comment was given in the Federal
Register (87 FR 68122–68123,
November 14, 2022) and the application
has been processed pursuant to the FTZ
Act and the Board’s regulations; and,
Whereas, the Board adopts the
findings and recommendations of the
examiner’s report, and finds that the
requirements of the FTZ Act and the
Board’s regulations would be satisfied if
approval of the service area is limited to
Bristol and Plymouth Counties,
Massachusetts;
Now, therefore, the Board hereby
orders:
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Dated: May 22, 2023.
Lisa W. Wang,
Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and
Compliance, Alternate Chairman, ForeignTrade Zones Board.
the requirements of the FTZ Act and the
Board’s regulations are satisfied;
Now, therefore, the Board hereby
approves expanded subzone status at
the facilities of Nissan North America,
Inc., located in Smyrna, Tennessee
(Subzone 78A), as described in the
application and Federal Register notice,
subject to the FTZ Act and the Board’s
regulations, including Section 400.13.
Dated: May 22, 2023.
Lisa W. Wang,
Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and
Compliance, Alternate Chairman, ForeignTrade Zones Board.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
Foreign-Trade Zones Board
[A–580–829]
[Order No. 2142]
Stainless Steel Wire Rod From the
Republic of Korea: Final Negative
Determination of Circumvention of the
Antidumping Duty Order
Approval of Expansion of Subzone
78A; Nissan North America, Inc.,
Smyrna, Tennessee
Pursuant to its authority under the ForeignTrade Zones Act of June 18, 1934, as
amended (19 U.S.C. 81a-81u), the ForeignTrade Zones Board (the Board) adopts the
following Order:
Whereas, the Foreign-Trade Zones
(FTZ) Act provides for ‘‘. . . the
establishment . . . of foreign-trade
zones in ports of entry of the United
States, to expedite and encourage
foreign commerce, and for other
purposes,’’ and authorizes the ForeignTrade Zones Board to grant to qualified
corporations the privilege of
establishing foreign-trade zones in or
adjacent to U.S. Customs and Border
Protection ports of entry;
Whereas, the Board’s regulations (15
CFR part 400) provide for the
establishment of subzones for specific
uses;
Whereas, the Metropolitan
Government of Nashville and Davidson
County, grantee of Foreign-Trade Zone
78, has made application to the Board
for expanded subzone status at the
facilities of Nissan North America, Inc.,
located in Smyrna, Tennessee (FTZ
Docket B–5–2023, docketed January 19,
2023);
Whereas, notice inviting public
comment has been given in the Federal
Register (88 FR 4151, January 24, 2023)
and the application has been processed
pursuant to the FTZ Act and the Board’s
regulations; and,
Whereas, the Board adopts the
findings and recommendations of the
examiner’s memorandum, and finds that
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Enforcement and Compliance,
International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce.
SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of
Commerce (Commerce) determines that
U.S. imports of stainless steel round
wire (SSWire) from the Socialist
Republic of Vietnam (Vietnam) are not
circumventing the antidumping duty
(AD) order on stainless steel wire rod
(SSWR) from the Republic of Korea
(Korea).
DATES: Applicable May 26, 2023.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Hermes Pinilla, AD/CVD Operations,
Office I, Enforcement and Compliance,
International Trade Administration,
U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401
Constitution Avenue NW, Washington,
DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–3477.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
AGENCY:
Background
On December 16, 2022, Commerce
published in the Federal Register its
preliminary determination that imports
of SSWire from Vietnam are not
circumventing the AD order on SSWR
from Korea.1 On April 4, 2023,
1 See Stainless Steel Wire Rod from the Republic
of Korea: Preliminary Negative Determination of
Circumvention of the Antidumping Order and
Postponement of Final Determination, 87 FR 77072
(December 16, 2022) (Preliminary Determination),
and accompanying Preliminary Decision
Memorandum (PDM); see also, Notice of
Amendment of Final Determination of Sales at Less
Than Fair Value and Antidumping Duty Order:
Stainless Steel Wire Rod from Korea, 63 FR 49331
(September 15, 1998) (Order).
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Commerce extended the deadline for the
final determination of this
circumvention inquiry to May 24,
2023.2 For a summary of events that
occurred since Commerce published the
Preliminary Determination, as well as a
full discussion of the issues raised by
parties for the final determination, see
the Issues and Decision Memorandum.3
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://access.trade.gov/
public/FRNoticesListLayout.aspx.
Scope of the Order 4
For a full description of the scope of
the Order, see the Issues and Decision
Memorandum.
Merchandise Subject to the
Circumvention Inquiry
This circumvention inquiry covers
SSWire completed in Vietnam using
Korea-origin SSWR and subsequently
exported from Vietnam to the United
States during the period of inquiry
January 1, 2020, through December 31,
2021.
Methodology
Commerce is conducted this
circumvention inquiry in accordance
with section 781(c) of the Tariff Act of
1930, as amended (the Act) and 19 CFR
351.226. See the Preliminary
Determination PDM for a full
description of the methodology.5 We
have continued to apply this
methodology for this final
determination.6
Analysis of Comments Received
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All issues raised in the case and
rebuttal briefs by parties in this inquiry
are addressed in the Issues and Decision
Memorandum. A list of the issues raised
is attached to this notice at the
appendix.
2 See Commerce’s Letter, ‘‘Second Extension of
Deadline for Final Results of Circumvention
Inquiry,’’ dated April 4, 2023.
3 See Memorandum, ‘‘Decision Memorandum for
the Final Negative Determination of Circumvention
Inquiry of the Antidumping Duty Order on
Stainless Steel Wire Rod from the Republic of
Korea,’’ dated concurrently with, and hereby
adopted by, this notice (Issues and Decision
Memorandum).
4 See Order.
5 See Preliminary Determination PDM at 4–19.
6 See Issues and Decision Memorandum.
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Final Negative Determination of
Circumvention
As detailed in the Issues and Decision
Memorandum, Commerce determines
that the imports of SSWire completed in
Vietnam using Korea-origin SSWR and
subsequently exported from Vietnam to
the United States are not circumventing
the Order on a country-wide basis.
Accordingly, Commerce is making a
negative finding of circumvention of the
Order.
Administrative Protective Order
This notice will serve as the only
reminder to all parties subject to an
administrative protective order (APO) of
their responsibility concerning the
destruction of proprietary information
disclosed under APO in accordance
with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3). Timely
written notification of return/
destruction of APO materials or
conversation to judicial protective order
is hereby requested. Failure to comply
with the regulations and the terms of an
APO is a sanctionable violation.
Notification to Interested Parties
This determination is issued and
published in accordance with section
781(c) of the Act and 19 CFR
351.226(g)(1).
Dated: May 22, 2023.
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. Merchandise Subject to the
Circumvention Inquiry
IV. Scope of the Order
V. Period of Circumvention Inquiry
VI. Discussion of the Issues
Comment 1: Whether Prior Agency
Determinations Are Relevant to Whether
Circumvention Has Occurred in this Case
Comment 2: Whether Commerce Should
Analyze if SSWire Is a Substitute for
SSWR
VII. Recommendation
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
[C–489–819]
Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar From
the Republic of Turkey: Final Results
of Countervailing Duty Administrative
Review and Rescission, in Part; 2020
Enforcement and Compliance,
International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce.
SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of
Commerce (Commerce) determines that
certain producers/exporters of steel
concrete reinforcing bar (rebar) from the
Republic of Turkey (Turkey) received
countervailable subsidies during the
period of review (POR) January 1, 2020,
through December 31, 2020.
Additionally, we are rescinding the
review for 21 companies that had no
shipments of subject merchandise to the
United States during the POR.
DATES: Applicable May 26, 2023.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John
McGowan, AD/CVD Operations, Office
I, Enforcement and Compliance,
International Trade Administration,
U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401
Constitution Avenue NW, Washington,
DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–0461.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
AGENCY:
Background
Commerce published the Preliminary
Results on December 1, 2022,1 and
invited comments from interested
parties. For a description of the events
that occurred since the Preliminary
Results, see the Issues and Decision
Memorandum.2
Scope of the Order 3
The merchandise covered by the
Order is rebar. A full description of the
scope of the Order is contained in the
Issues and Decision Memorandum.
Analysis of Comments Received
All issues raised by interested parties
in case briefs are addressed in the Issues
and Decision Memorandum
1 See Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar from the
Republic of Turkey: Preliminary Results of
Countervailing Duty Administrative Review and
Intent to Rescind in Part; 2020, 87 FR 73750
(December 1, 2022) (Preliminary Results), and
accompanying Preliminary Decision Memorandum.
2 See Memorandum, ‘‘Issues and Decision
Memorandum for the Final Results of the
Countervailing Duty Administrative Review of Steel
Concrete Reinforcing Bar from the Republic of
Turkey; 2020,’’ dated concurrently with, and hereby
adopted by, this notice (Issues and Decision
Memorandum).
3 See Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar from the
Republic of Turkey: Countervailing Duty Order, 79
FR 65926 (November 6, 2014) (Order).
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
[A-580-829]
Stainless Steel Wire Rod From the Republic of Korea: Final
Negative Determination of Circumvention of the Antidumping Duty Order
AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce.
SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that
U.S. imports of stainless steel round wire (SSWire) from the Socialist
Republic of Vietnam (Vietnam) are not circumventing the antidumping
duty (AD) order on stainless steel wire rod (SSWR) from the Republic of
Korea (Korea).
DATES: Applicable May 26, 2023.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Hermes Pinilla, AD/CVD Operations,
Office I, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade
Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue
NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-3477.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
On December 16, 2022, Commerce published in the Federal Register
its preliminary determination that imports of SSWire from Vietnam are
not circumventing the AD order on SSWR from Korea.\1\ On April 4, 2023,
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Commerce extended the deadline for the final determination of this
circumvention inquiry to May 24, 2023.\2\ For a summary of events that
occurred since Commerce published the Preliminary Determination, as
well as a full discussion of the issues raised by parties for the final
determination, see the Issues and Decision Memorandum.\3\ 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://access.trade.gov/public/FRNoticesListLayout.aspx.
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\1\ See Stainless Steel Wire Rod from the Republic of Korea:
Preliminary Negative Determination of Circumvention of the
Antidumping Order and Postponement of Final Determination, 87 FR
77072 (December 16, 2022) (Preliminary Determination), and
accompanying Preliminary Decision Memorandum (PDM); see also, Notice
of Amendment of Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value
and Antidumping Duty Order: Stainless Steel Wire Rod from Korea, 63
FR 49331 (September 15, 1998) (Order).
\2\ See Commerce's Letter, ``Second Extension of Deadline for
Final Results of Circumvention Inquiry,'' dated April 4, 2023.
\3\ See Memorandum, ``Decision Memorandum for the Final Negative
Determination of Circumvention Inquiry of the Antidumping Duty Order
on Stainless Steel Wire Rod 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 4
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\4\ See Order.
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For a full description of the scope of the Order, see the Issues
and Decision Memorandum.
Merchandise Subject to the Circumvention Inquiry
This circumvention inquiry covers SSWire completed in Vietnam using
Korea-origin SSWR and subsequently exported from Vietnam to the United
States during the period of inquiry January 1, 2020, through December
31, 2021.
Methodology
Commerce is conducted this circumvention inquiry in accordance with
section 781(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act) and 19
CFR 351.226. See the Preliminary Determination PDM for a full
description of the methodology.\5\ We have continued to apply this
methodology for this final determination.\6\
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\5\ See Preliminary Determination PDM at 4-19.
\6\ See Issues and Decision Memorandum.
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Analysis of Comments Received
All issues raised in the case and rebuttal briefs by parties in
this inquiry are addressed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum. A
list of the issues raised is attached to this notice at the appendix.
Final Negative Determination of Circumvention
As detailed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum, Commerce
determines that the imports of SSWire completed in Vietnam using Korea-
origin SSWR and subsequently exported from Vietnam to the United States
are not circumventing the Order on a country-wide basis. Accordingly,
Commerce is making a negative finding of circumvention of the Order.
Administrative Protective Order
This notice will serve as the only reminder to all parties subject
to an administrative protective order (APO) of their responsibility
concerning the destruction of proprietary information disclosed under
APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3). Timely written
notification of return/destruction of APO materials or conversation to
judicial protective order is hereby requested. Failure to comply with
the regulations and the terms of an APO is a sanctionable violation.
Notification to Interested Parties
This determination is issued and published in accordance with
section 781(c) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.226(g)(1).
Dated: May 22, 2023.
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. Merchandise Subject to the Circumvention Inquiry
IV. Scope of the Order
V. Period of Circumvention Inquiry
VI. Discussion of the Issues
Comment 1: Whether Prior Agency Determinations Are Relevant to
Whether
Circumvention Has Occurred in this Case
Comment 2: Whether Commerce Should Analyze if SSWire Is a
Substitute for SSWR
VII. Recommendation
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