Aluminum Lithographic Printing Plates From the People's Republic of China: Postponement of Preliminary Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigation, 85219 [2023-26876]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 234 / Thursday, December 7, 2023 / Notices hereby requested. Failure to comply with the regulations and the terms of an APO is a sanctionable violation. Notification to Interested Parties We are issuing and publishing these final results of administrative review in accordance with sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i) of the Act, and 19 CFR 351.221(b)(5). Dated: November 30, 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. Scope of the Order IV. Changes Since the Preliminary Results V. Discussion of the Issues Comment 1: Selection of Surrogate Financial Statements Comment 2: Whether to Include the Surrogate Financial Expense Ratio in Wuyi Xilinde’s Normal Value (NV) Comment 3: Valuation of Certain Factors of Production (FOP) Comment 4: Treatment of Carton Inputs as Packing Expense or Packaging Cost VI. Recommendation [FR Doc. 2023–26860 Filed 12–6–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [C–570–157] Aluminum Lithographic Printing Plates From the People’s Republic of China: Postponement of Preliminary Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigation Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. DATES: Applicable December 7, 2023. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Terre Keaton Stefanova, 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) 482–1280. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 AGENCY: Background On October 18, 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:23 Dec 06, 2023 Jkt 262001 initiated a countervailing duty (CVD) investigation of imports of aluminum lithographic printing plates (printing plates) from the People’s Republic of China (China).1 Currently, the preliminary determination is due no later than December 22, 2023. Postponement of Preliminary Determination Section 703(b)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), requires Commerce to issue the preliminary determination in a CVD investigation within 65 days after the date on which Commerce initiated the investigation. However, section 703(c)(1) of the Act permits Commerce to postpone the preliminary determination until no later than 130 days after the date on which Commerce initiated the investigation if: (A) the petitioner makes a timely request for a postponement; or (B) Commerce concludes that the parties concerned are cooperating, that the investigation is extraordinarily complicated, and that additional time is necessary to make a preliminary determination. Under 19 CFR 351.205(e), the petitioner must submit a request for postponement 25 days or more before the scheduled date of the preliminary determination and must state the reasons for the request. Commerce will grant the request unless it finds compelling reasons to deny the request. On November 27, 2023, Eastman Kodak Company (the petitioner) timely filed a request for Commerce to postpone the preliminary CVD determination.2 The petitioner requested postponement of the preliminary determination because Commerce needs additional time to collect and analyze questionnaire responses from the Government of China and the mandatory respondents in this investigation, and issue supplemental questionnaires.3 In accordance with 19 CFR 351.205(e), the petitioner has stated the reasons for requesting a postponement of the preliminary determination, and Commerce finds no compelling reason to deny the request. Therefore, in accordance with section 703(c)(1)(A) of the Act, Commerce is postponing the deadline for the preliminary determination to no later than 130 days after the date on which this 1 See Aluminum Lithographic Printing Plates from the People’s Republic of China: Initiation of Countervailing Duty Investigation, 88 FR 73313 (October 25, 2023). 2 See Petitioner’s Letter, ‘‘Petitioner’s Request for Postponement of Preliminary Determination,’’ dated November 27, 2023. 3 Id. PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 85219 investigation was initiated, i.e., February 26, 2024.4 Pursuant to section 705(a)(1) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.210(b)(1), the deadline for the final determination of this investigation will continue to be 75 days after the date of the preliminary determination. This notice is issued and published pursuant to section 703(c)(2) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.205(f)(1). Dated: November 30, 2023. Abdelali Elouaradia, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. [FR Doc. 2023–26876 Filed 12–6–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–520–804] Certain Steel Nails From the United Arab Emirates: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021–2022 Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that sales of certain steel nails from the United Arab Emirates were made at less than normal value during the period of review (POR) May 1, 2021, through April 30, 2022. DATES: Applicable December 7, 2023. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kelsie Hohenberger, 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) 482–2517. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: AGENCY: Background On June 5, 2023, Commerce published the Preliminary Results and invited interested parties to comment.1 This review covers two respondents: Master Nails and Pins Manufacturing, LLC/ 4 Postponing the preliminary determination to 130 days after initiation would place the deadline on February 25, 2024, which is a Sunday. Commerce’s practice dictates that, when a deadline falls on a weekend or federal holiday, the appropriate deadline is the next business day. See Notice of Clarification: Application of ‘‘Next Business Day’’ Rule for Administrative Determination Deadlines Pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930, As Amended, 70 FR 24533 (May 10, 2005). 1 See Certain Steel Nails from the United Arab Emirates: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021–2022, 88 FR 36536 (June 5, 2023) (Preliminary Results), and accompanying Preliminary Decision Memorandum. E:\FR\FM\07DEN1.SGM 07DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 234 (Thursday, December 7, 2023)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2023-26876]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration

[C-570-157]


Aluminum Lithographic Printing Plates From the People's Republic 
of China: Postponement of Preliminary Determination in the 
Countervailing Duty Investigation

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

DATES: Applicable December 7, 2023.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Terre Keaton Stefanova, 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) 482-1280.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background

    On October 18, 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) 
initiated a countervailing duty (CVD) investigation of imports of 
aluminum lithographic printing plates (printing plates) from the 
People's Republic of China (China).\1\ Currently, the preliminary 
determination is due no later than December 22, 2023.
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    \1\ See Aluminum Lithographic Printing Plates from the People's 
Republic of China: Initiation of Countervailing Duty Investigation, 
88 FR 73313 (October 25, 2023).
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Postponement of Preliminary Determination

    Section 703(b)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), 
requires Commerce to issue the preliminary determination in a CVD 
investigation within 65 days after the date on which Commerce initiated 
the investigation. However, section 703(c)(1) of the Act permits 
Commerce to postpone the preliminary determination until no later than 
130 days after the date on which Commerce initiated the investigation 
if: (A) the petitioner makes a timely request for a postponement; or 
(B) Commerce concludes that the parties concerned are cooperating, that 
the investigation is extraordinarily complicated, and that additional 
time is necessary to make a preliminary determination. Under 19 CFR 
351.205(e), the petitioner must submit a request for postponement 25 
days or more before the scheduled date of the preliminary determination 
and must state the reasons for the request. Commerce will grant the 
request unless it finds compelling reasons to deny the request.
    On November 27, 2023, Eastman Kodak Company (the petitioner) timely 
filed a request for Commerce to postpone the preliminary CVD 
determination.\2\ The petitioner requested postponement of the 
preliminary determination because Commerce needs additional time to 
collect and analyze questionnaire responses from the Government of 
China and the mandatory respondents in this investigation, and issue 
supplemental questionnaires.\3\
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    \2\ See Petitioner's Letter, ``Petitioner's Request for 
Postponement of Preliminary Determination,'' dated November 27, 
2023.
    \3\ Id.
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    In accordance with 19 CFR 351.205(e), the petitioner has stated the 
reasons for requesting a postponement of the preliminary determination, 
and Commerce finds no compelling reason to deny the request. Therefore, 
in accordance with section 703(c)(1)(A) of the Act, Commerce is 
postponing the deadline for the preliminary determination to no later 
than 130 days after the date on which this investigation was initiated, 
i.e., February 26, 2024.\4\ Pursuant to section 705(a)(1) of the Act 
and 19 CFR 351.210(b)(1), the deadline for the final determination of 
this investigation will continue to be 75 days after the date of the 
preliminary determination.
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    \4\ Postponing the preliminary determination to 130 days after 
initiation would place the deadline on February 25, 2024, which is a 
Sunday. Commerce's practice dictates that, when a deadline falls on 
a weekend or federal holiday, the appropriate deadline is the next 
business day. See Notice of Clarification: Application of ``Next 
Business Day'' Rule for Administrative Determination Deadlines 
Pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930, As Amended, 70 FR 24533 (May 10, 
2005).
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    This notice is issued and published pursuant to section 703(c)(2) 
of the Act and 19 CFR 351.205(f)(1).

    Dated: November 30, 2023.
Abdelali Elouaradia,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2023-26876 Filed 12-6-23; 8:45 am]
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