Certain Quartz Surface Products From the People's Republic of China: Rescission of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Changed Circumstances Reviews; AM Stone, 72994-72995 [2023-23443]

Download as PDF 72994 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 204 / Tuesday, October 24, 2023 / Notices Ajay Menon, AD/CVD Operations, Office IX, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–0208. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Background On October 21, 2022, Commerce published in the Federal Register the final results of a scope ruling regarding imports of quartz surface products manufactured in China and further processed in Malaysia, finding that such imports are covered by the scope of the Orders.1 Moreover, because exporters of quartz surface products from Malaysia export both subject and non-subject merchandise, Commerce established a scope certification process for all imports of quartz surface products from Malaysia. Commerce also determined that certain companies processing Chinese quartz slab in Malaysia, including Bada Industries, were ineligible to participate in this scope certification process, but indicated that they could request reconsideration of their exclusion from the certification process in a future segment of the proceeding.2 On June 26, 2023, based on a request filed by Global Stone,3 Commerce initiated a CCR to determine whether Bada Industries is eligible to certify that its quartz surface products are not produced from Chinese-origin quartz slab.4 On July 26, 2023, Global Stone filed a timely request for administrative review for its exporter, Bada Industries.5 On September 11, 2023, Commerce initiated AD and CVD administrative reviews of Bada Industries, among other Malaysian exporters.6 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Rescission of Review Commerce has determined that a CCR is not the appropriate segment to 1 See Certain Quartz Surface Products from the People’s Republic of China: Final Scope Ruling on Malaysian Processed Quartz Slab and Recission of the Circumvention Inquiry, 87 FR 64009, 64010 (October 21, 2022). 2 Id., 87 FR at 64010. 3 See Global Stone’s Letter, ‘‘Request for Changed Circumstances Review of Bada Industries,’’ dated May 11, 2023. 4 See Certain Quartz Surface Products from the People’s Republic of China: Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Changed Circumstances Reviews; Global Stone, 88 FR 41377 (June 26, 2023) (Initiation Notice). 5 See Global Stone’s Letter, ‘‘Request for Administrative Review—Quartz Surface Products from the People’s Republic of China,’’ dated July 26, 2023. 6 See Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews, 88 FR 62322, 62335 (September 11, 2023) (Initiation of Reviews). VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:08 Oct 23, 2023 Jkt 262001 reconsider ineligible parties’ exclusion from a certification process, where that ineligibility was due to a party’s failure to cooperate in a prior segment of a proceeding.7 Commerce explained that an administrative review is the proper segment of a proceeding for a party deemed ineligible from participating in a certification process to request reconsideration of its eligibility to certify, absent evidence of a changed circumstance.8 In light of Solar Cells, Commerce has reevaluated Global Stone’s CCR request and determines that a party’s newfound willingness to participate is not a changed circumstance sufficient to warrant such a review. Additionally, as noted above, Commerce recently initiated AD and CVD administrative reviews of Bada Industries, among other exporters.9 As a result, consistent with Solar Cells, Commerce will reevaluate the eligibility of Bada Industries to participate in the certification process as part of these administrative reviews. Consequently, we are rescinding this CCR with respect to Bada Industries. Notification Regarding Administrative Protective Order This notice serves as the only reminder to parties subject to 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). Timely written 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 sanctionable violation. Notification to Interested Parties This notice is issued and published in accordance with sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended and 19 CFR 351.213(d)(4). 7 See Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders on Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled Into Modules, from the People’s Republic of China: Final Scope Determination and Final Affirmative Determinations of Circumvention With Respect to Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, 88 FR 57419 (August 23, 2023) (Solar Cells), and accompanying Vietnam Issues and Decision Memorandum at Comment 19 (finding that Commerce has no basis to conduct a changed circumstances review absent evidence of a changed circumstance). 8 Id. 9 See Initiation of Reviews, 88 FR at 62335. PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: October 19, 2023. James Maeder, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations. [FR Doc. 2023–23442 Filed 10–23–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–570–084; C–570–085] Certain Quartz Surface Products From the People’s Republic of China: Rescission of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Changed Circumstances Reviews; AM Stone Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) is rescinding the changed circumstances reviews (CCR) of the antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders on certain quartz surface products (quartz surface products) from the People’s Republic of China (China) regarding quartz surface products imported by AM Stone & Cabinets, Inc. (AM Stone) into the United States and exported by Universal Quartz and Stone Industrial SDN BHD (Universal Quartz). DATES: Applicable October 24, 2023. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ajay Menon, AD/CVD Operations, Office IX, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–0208. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: AGENCY: Background On October 21, 2022, Commerce published in the Federal Register the final results of a scope ruling regarding imports of quartz surface products manufactured in China and further processed in Malaysia, finding that such imports are covered by the scope of the Orders.1 Moreover, because exporters of quartz surface products from Malaysia export both subject and non-subject merchandise, Commerce established a scope certification process for all imports of quartz surface products from Malaysia. Commerce also determined that certain companies processing Chinese quartz slab in Malaysia, including Universal Quartz, were 1 See Certain Quartz Surface Products from the People’s Republic of China: Final Scope Ruling on Malaysian Processed Quartz Slab and Recission of the Circumvention Inquiry, 87 FR 64009, 64010 (October 21, 2022). E:\FR\FM\24OCN1.SGM 24OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 204 / Tuesday, October 24, 2023 / Notices ineligible to participate in this scope certification process, but indicated that they could request reconsideration of their exclusion from the certification process in a future segment of the proceeding.2 On June 26, 2023, based on a request filed by AM Stone,3 Commerce initiated a CCR to determine whether Universal Quartz is eligible to certify that its quartz surface products are not produced from Chinese-origin quartz slab.4 On July 26, 2023, AM Stone filed a timely request for administrative review for its exporter, Universal Quartz.5 On September 11, 2023, Commerce initiated AD and CVD administrative reviews of Universal Quartz, among other Malaysian exporters.6 Rescission of Review Commerce has recently determined that a CCR is not the appropriate segment to reconsider ineligible parties’ exclusion from a certification process, where that ineligibility was due to a party’s failure to cooperate in a prior segment of a proceeding.7 Commerce explained that an administrative review is the proper segment of a proceeding for a party deemed ineligible from participating in a certification process to request reconsideration of its eligibility to certify, absent evidence of a changed circumstance.8 In light of Solar Cells, Commerce has reevaluated AM Stone’s CCR request and determines that a party’s newfound willingness to participate is not a changed circumstance sufficient to warrant such a review. Additionally, as noted above, Commerce recently initiated AD and CVD administrative reviews of Universal Quartz, among other exporters.9 As a result, consistent with Solar Cells, Commerce will reevaluate the eligibility of Universal Quartz to participate in the certification process as part of these administrative reviews. Consequently, we are rescinding this CCR with respect to Universal Stone. Notification Regarding Administrative Protective Order This notice serves as the only reminder to parties subject to 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). Timely written 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 sanctionable violation. Notification to Interested Parties This notice is issued and published in accordance with sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended and 19 CFR 351.213(d)(4). Dated: October 19, 2023. James Maeder, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations. [FR Doc. 2023–23443 Filed 10–23–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration Rescission of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: Based upon the timely withdrawal of all review requests, the AGENCY: 72995 U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) is rescinding the administrative reviews covering the periods of review (POR) and the antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders identified in the table below. DATES: Applicable October 24, 2023. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brenda E. Brown, AD/CVD Operations, Customs Liaison Unit, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230, telephone: (202) 482–4735. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background Based upon timely requests for review, Commerce initiated administrative reviews of certain companies for the PORs and the AD and CVD orders listed in the table below, pursuant to 19 CFR 351.221(c)(1)(i).1 All requests for these reviews have been timely withdrawn.2 Rescission of Reviews Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.213(d)(1), Commerce will rescind an administrative review, in whole or in part, if the parties that requested the review withdraw their review requests within 90 days of the date of publication of the notice of initiation for the requested review. All parties withdrew their requests for the reviews listed in the table below within the 90-day deadline. No other parties requested administrative reviews of these AD/CVD orders for the PORs noted in the table. Therefore, in accordance with 19 CFR 351.213(d)(1), Commerce is rescinding, in their entirety, the administrative reviews listed in the table below. Period of review AD Proceedings Bahrain: Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet, A–525–001 .......................................................................................................... Cambodia: Mattresses, A–555–001 ........................................................................................................................................ 2 Id., 87 FR at 64010. AM Stone’s Letter, ‘‘Request for Changed Circumstances Review of Universal Quartz,’’ dated May 11, 2023. 4 See Certain Quartz Surface Products from the People’s Republic of China: Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Changed Circumstances Reviews; AM Stone, 88 FR 41385 (June 26, 2023) (Initiation Notice). 5 See AM Stone’s Letter, ‘‘Request for Administrative Review—Quartz Surface Products from the People’s Republic of China,’’ dated July 26, 2023. 6 See Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews, 88 FR 62322, 62335 (September 11, 2023) (Initiation of Reviews). ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 3 See VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:08 Oct 23, 2023 Jkt 262001 7 See Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders on Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled Into Modules, from the People’s Republic of China: Final Scope Determination and Final Affirmative Determinations of Circumvention With Respect to Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, 88 FR 57419 (August 23, 2023) (Solar Cells), and accompanying Vietnam Issues and Decision Memorandum at Comment 19 (finding that Commerce has no basis to conduct a changed circumstances review absent evidence of a changed circumstance). 8 Id. 9 See Initiation of Reviews, 88 FR at 62335. 1 See Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews, 88 FR PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 4/1/2022–3/31/2023 5/1/2022–4/30/2023 21609 (April 11, 2023); Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews, 88 FR 29881 (May 9, 2023); Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews, 88 FR 38021 (June 12, 2023); see also Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews, 88 FR 44262 (July 12, 2023); and Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews, 88 FR 51271 (August 3, 2023). 2 The letters withdrawing the review requests may be found in Enforcement and Compliance’s Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS). ACCESS is available to registered users at https:// access.trade.gov. E:\FR\FM\24OCN1.SGM 24OCN1

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration

[A-570-084; C-570-085]


Certain Quartz Surface Products From the People's Republic of 
China: Rescission of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Changed 
Circumstances Reviews; AM Stone

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

SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) is rescinding the 
changed circumstances reviews (CCR) of the antidumping duty (AD) and 
countervailing duty (CVD) orders on certain quartz surface products 
(quartz surface products) from the People's Republic of China (China) 
regarding quartz surface products imported by AM Stone & Cabinets, Inc. 
(AM Stone) into the United States and exported by Universal Quartz and 
Stone Industrial SDN BHD (Universal Quartz).

DATES: Applicable October 24, 2023.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ajay Menon, AD/CVD Operations, Office 
IX, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, 
U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, 
DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-0208.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    On October 21, 2022, Commerce published in the Federal Register the 
final results of a scope ruling regarding imports of quartz surface 
products manufactured in China and further processed in Malaysia, 
finding that such imports are covered by the scope of the Orders.\1\ 
Moreover, because exporters of quartz surface products from Malaysia 
export both subject and non-subject merchandise, Commerce established a 
scope certification process for all imports of quartz surface products 
from Malaysia. Commerce also determined that certain companies 
processing Chinese quartz slab in Malaysia, including Universal Quartz, 
were

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ineligible to participate in this scope certification process, but 
indicated that they could request reconsideration of their exclusion 
from the certification process in a future segment of the 
proceeding.\2\
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    \1\ See Certain Quartz Surface Products from the People's 
Republic of China: Final Scope Ruling on Malaysian Processed Quartz 
Slab and Recission of the Circumvention Inquiry, 87 FR 64009, 64010 
(October 21, 2022).
    \2\ Id., 87 FR at 64010.
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    On June 26, 2023, based on a request filed by AM Stone,\3\ Commerce 
initiated a CCR to determine whether Universal Quartz is eligible to 
certify that its quartz surface products are not produced from Chinese-
origin quartz slab.\4\ On July 26, 2023, AM Stone filed a timely 
request for administrative review for its exporter, Universal 
Quartz.\5\ On September 11, 2023, Commerce initiated AD and CVD 
administrative reviews of Universal Quartz, among other Malaysian 
exporters.\6\
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    \3\ See AM Stone's Letter, ``Request for Changed Circumstances 
Review of Universal Quartz,'' dated May 11, 2023.
    \4\ See Certain Quartz Surface Products from the People's 
Republic of China: Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty 
Changed Circumstances Reviews; AM Stone, 88 FR 41385 (June 26, 2023) 
(Initiation Notice).
    \5\ See AM Stone's Letter, ``Request for Administrative Review--
Quartz Surface Products from the People's Republic of China,'' dated 
July 26, 2023.
    \6\ See Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty 
Administrative Reviews, 88 FR 62322, 62335 (September 11, 2023) 
(Initiation of Reviews).
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Rescission of Review

    Commerce has recently determined that a CCR is not the appropriate 
segment to reconsider ineligible parties' exclusion from a 
certification process, where that ineligibility was due to a party's 
failure to cooperate in a prior segment of a proceeding.\7\ Commerce 
explained that an administrative review is the proper segment of a 
proceeding for a party deemed ineligible from participating in a 
certification process to request reconsideration of its eligibility to 
certify, absent evidence of a changed circumstance.\8\ In light of 
Solar Cells, Commerce has reevaluated AM Stone's CCR request and 
determines that a party's newfound willingness to participate is not a 
changed circumstance sufficient to warrant such a review. Additionally, 
as noted above, Commerce recently initiated AD and CVD administrative 
reviews of Universal Quartz, among other exporters.\9\ As a result, 
consistent with Solar Cells, Commerce will reevaluate the eligibility 
of Universal Quartz to participate in the certification process as part 
of these administrative reviews. Consequently, we are rescinding this 
CCR with respect to Universal Stone.
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    \7\ See Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders on 
Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled 
Into Modules, from the People's Republic of China: Final Scope 
Determination and Final Affirmative Determinations of Circumvention 
With Respect to Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, 88 FR 
57419 (August 23, 2023) (Solar Cells), and accompanying Vietnam 
Issues and Decision Memorandum at Comment 19 (finding that Commerce 
has no basis to conduct a changed circumstances review absent 
evidence of a changed circumstance).
    \8\ Id.
    \9\ See Initiation of Reviews, 88 FR at 62335.
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Notification Regarding Administrative Protective Order

    This notice serves as the only reminder to parties subject to 
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). Timely written 
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 sanctionable 
violation.

Notification to Interested Parties

    This notice is issued and published in accordance with sections 
751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended and 19 
CFR 351.213(d)(4).

    Dated: October 19, 2023.
James Maeder,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty 
Operations.
[FR Doc. 2023-23443 Filed 10-23-23; 8:45 am]
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