Supplemental Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews of Certain Quartz Surface Products From the People's Republic of China, 21237-21238 [2024-06470]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 60 / Wednesday, March 27, 2024 / Notices 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). Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.212(b)(1), because Sudarshan’s weighted-average dumping margin is zero, Commerce will instruct CBP to liquidate the appropriate entries without regard to antidumping duties.11 Cash Deposit Requirements The following cash deposit requirements will be effective upon publication of the final results of this review for shipments of the subject merchandise from India entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the publication date, as provided by section 751(a)(2)(C) of the Act: (1) for subject merchandise produced and exported by Sudarshan, no cash deposit will be required; 12 (2) for subject merchandise exported, but not produced by Sudarshan, the cash deposit rate will be the producer’s rate, or the all-others rate (i.e., 27.48 percent) 13 if the producer does not have its own rate; and (3) for subject merchandise produced, but not exported by Sudarshan, the cash deposit rate will be the rate applicable to the exporter, or the all others rate if the exporter does not have its own rate. These cash deposit requirements, when imposed, shall remain in effect until further notice. Notification to Importers This notice serves as a final reminder to importers of their responsibility under 19 CFR 351.402(f) to file a certificate regarding the reimbursement of antidumping and/or countervailing duties prior to liquidation of the relevant entries during this review period. Failure to comply with this requirement could result in Commerce’s presumption that reimbursement of antidumping and/or countervailing duties occurred and the subsequent assessment of double antidumping khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 11 See Antidumping Proceedings: Calculation of the Weighted-Average Dumping Margin and Assessment Rate in Certain Antidumping Proceedings; Final Modification, 77 FR 8101, 8102 (February 14, 2012). 12 Commerce established a combination cash deposit rate for this company, consistent with its practice in new shipper reviews. See, e.g., Certain Cut-To-Length Carbon-Quality Steel Plate Products from the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative and New Shipper Reviews and Rescission of Administrative Review, In Part; 2014–2015, 81 FR 12870, 12871 (March 11, 2016). 13 See Order, 69 FR at 77989. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:03 Mar 26, 2024 Jkt 262001 21237 duties, and/or increase in the amount of antidumping duties by the amount of the countervailing duties. Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230, telephone: (202) 482–0208. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Administrative Protective Order Background Commerce has received additional timely requests, in accordance with the Supplemental Opportunity Notice,1 for administrative reviews of the AD and CVD orders on quartz surface products from China for the company and the periods of review (PORs) noted below. This notice also serves as a reminder to parties subject to an administrative protective order (APO) of their responsibility concerning the return or destruction 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 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 violation subject to sanction. Notification to Interested Parties Commerce is issuing and publishing these final results of the new shipper review in accordance with sections 751(a)(2)(B) and 777(i)(1) of the Act, and 19 CFR 351.214(h)(2). Dated: March 21, 2024. Ryan Majerus, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, performing the non-exclusive functions and duties of the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. [FR Doc. 2024–06523 Filed 3–26–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–570–084, C–570–085] Supplemental Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews of Certain Quartz Surface Products From the People’s Republic of China Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has received additional timely requests to conduct administrative reviews 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). Thus, we are initiating these administrative reviews. DATES: Applicable March 27, 2024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ajay K. Menon, AD/CVD Operations, Office IX, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Initiation of Reviews In accordance with the Supplemental Opportunity Notice,2 based on requests from Artelye Inc., we are initiating AD and CVD administrative reviews on quartz surface products from China for Unique Stone Sdn. Bhd. (Unique Stone). In accordance with the Correction Notice,3 the expanded POR of the AD review is November 4, 2021, through June 30, 2023, while the expanded POR of the CVD review is November 4, 2021, through December 31, 2022. In accordance with the Supplemental Opportunity Notice, Commerce’s AD and CVD reviews of Unique Stone will be limited to the company’s eligibility to participate in the certification process.4 Moreover, as noted in the Supplemental Opportunity Notice, we will only examine Unique Stone in these AD and CVD reviews to the extent that it has suspended entries of subject merchandise during the expanded AD and CVD PORs noted above. We intend to issue the preliminary results of these reviews not later than July 30, 2024. Administrative Protective Orders and Letters of Appearance Interested parties must submit applications for disclosure under administrative protective orders in accordance with the procedures outlined in Commerce’s regulations at 19 CFR 351.305, which apply to these administrative reviews. Parties wishing to participate in these administrative reviews should ensure that they meet the requirements of these procedures (e.g., the filing of separate letters of 1 See Certain Quartz Surface Products from the People’s Republic of China: Expansion of the Period of Review and Supplemental Opportunity To Request Administrative Review, 89 FR 14055 (February 26, 2024) (Supplemental Opportunity Notice); see also Certain Quartz Surface Products From the People’s Republic of China: Expansion of the Period of Review and Supplemental Opportunity To Request Administrative Review; Correction, 89 FR 17812 (March 12, 2024) (Correction Notice). 2 See Supplemental Opportunity Notice, 89 FR at 14056. 3 See Correction Notice, 89 FR at 17812. 4 See Supplemental Opportunity Notice, 89 FR at 14056. E:\FR\FM\27MRN1.SGM 27MRN1 21238 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 60 / Wednesday, March 27, 2024 / Notices appearance as discussed at 19 CFR 351.103(d)). Notification to Interested Parties These initiations and this notice are in accordance with section 751(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1675(a)), and 19 CFR 351.221(c)(1)(i). Dated: March 20, 2024. James Maeder, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations. [FR Doc. 2024–06470 Filed 3–26–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–570–875] Non-Malleable Cast Iron Pipe Fittings From the People’s Republic of China: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With the Final Results Scope Ruling Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: On March 11, 2024, the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT or Court) issued its final judgment in MCC Holdings dba Crane Resistoflex v. United States and ASC Engineered Solutions LLC., Court No. 18–00248, Slip Op. 24–30 (CIT March 11, 2024) (Crane Slip Op. 24–28), sustaining the final remand results of the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce), pertaining to the final scope ruling on certain non-malleable cast iron pipe fittings (pipe fittings) from the People’s Republic of China (China). Commerce is therefore amending its Final Scope Ruling to find that ductile iron flanges exported by MCC Holdings dba Crane Resistoflex (Crane) are not within the scope of the antidumping (AD) order on pipe fittings from China. Commerce is also notifying the public that the CIT’s final judgment is not in harmony with the Final Scope Ruling. DATES: Applicable March 21, 2024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maisha Cryor, AD/CVD Operations, Office IV, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–5831. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: Background On November 19, 2018, Commerce issued its Final Scope Ruling on pipe VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:03 Mar 26, 2024 Jkt 262001 fittings from China.1 In its Final Scope Ruling, Commerce found that Crane’s ductile iron flanges were within the scope of the AD order 2 on pipe fittings from China.3 Crane appealed Commerce’s final scope ruling. During the course of litigation, the CIT issued several remand orders culminating in MCC Holdings dba Crane Resistoflex v. United States and ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC, Court No. 18–00248, Slip Op. 22–128 (November 18, 2022) (Crane III). In Crane III, the CIT directed Commerce to issue a new determination, based on reasoning that did not misconstrue a previous decision of the court and in a form that would go into effect if sustained upon judicial review, determining whether Crane’s ductile iron flanges are within the scope of the Order.4 Pursuant to the CIT’s instructions, on remand, and under respectful protest, on December 16, 2022, Commerce found that Crane’s ductile iron flanges are outside the scope of the Order.5 On March 11, 2024, the CIT sustained Commerce’s Third Remand Redetermination.6 Timken Notice In its decision in Timken,7 as clarified by Diamond Sawblades,8 the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit held that, pursuant to section 516A(c) and (e) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), Commerce must publish a notice of a court decision that is not ‘‘in harmony’’ with a Commerce determination and must suspend liquidation of entries pending a ‘‘conclusive’’ court decision. The CIT’s March 11, 2024, judgment constitutes a final decision of the CIT that is not in harmony with Commerce’s final scope ruling. This notice is published in fulfillment of the publication requirements of Timken. 1 See Memorandum, ‘‘Final Scope Ruling on the Antidumping Duty Order on Non-Malleable Cast Iron Pipe Fittings from the People’s Republic of China: MCC Holdings dba Crane Resistoflex,’’ dated November 19, 2018 (Final Scope Ruling). 2 See Notice of Antidumping Duty Order: NonMalleable Cast Iron Pipe Fittings from the People’s Republic of China, 68 FR 16765 (April 7, 2003) (Order). 3 See Final Scope Ruling. 4 See Crane III at 18–19. 5 See Final Results of Redetermination Pursuant to Court Remand, MCC Holdings dba Crane Resistoflex v. United States and ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC Court No. 18–00248, Slip Op. 22– 128 (December 16, 2022) (Third Remand Redetermination) available at: https://access. trade.gov/Resources/remands/22-128.pdf. 6 See Crane Slip Op. 24–28. 7 See Timken Co. v. United States, 893 F.2d 337 (Fed. Cir. 1990) (Timken). 8 See Diamond Sawblades Mfrs. Coal. v. United States, 626 F.3d 1374 (Fed. Cir. 2010) (Diamond Sawblades). PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Amended Final Scope Ruling There is now a final scope decision with respect to the Final Scope Ruling. Therefore, Commerce is amending its Final Scope Ruling and finds that the scope of the Order does not cover the products addressed in the Final Scope Ruling. The period to appeal the CIT’s ruling expires on May 10, 2024. Commerce will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) that, pending any appeals, the cash deposit rate will be zero percent for entries of Crane’s ductile iron flanges from China. In accordance with the CIT’s order sustaining Commerce’s third final remand redetermination, Commerce intends to, with the publication of this notice, issue instructions to CBP to lift suspension of liquidation of such entries, and to liquidate entries of the door thresholds without regard to antidumping duties, with consideration for any potential appeal of the CIT’s final judgement. Notification to Interested Parties This notice is issued and published in accordance with sections 516A(c) and (e), of the Act. Dated: March 21, 2024. Ryan Majerus, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, performing the non-exclusive functions and duties of the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. [FR Doc. 2024–06473 Filed 3–26–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XD825] Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; General Provisions for Domestic Fisheries; Application for Exempted Fishing Permits National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; request for comments. AGENCY: The Assistant Regional Administrator for Sustainable Fisheries, Greater Atlantic Region, NMFS, has made a preliminary determination that an Exempted Fishing Permit (EFP) application contains all of the required information and warrants further consideration. The EFP would allow a federally permitted fishing vessel to fish outside fishery regulations in support of exempted fishing activities. Regulations SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\27MRN1.SGM 27MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 60 (Wednesday, March 27, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 21237-21238]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-06470]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration

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


Supplemental Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty 
Administrative Reviews of Certain Quartz Surface Products From the 
People's Republic of China

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

SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has received 
additional timely requests to conduct administrative reviews 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). Thus, we are initiating these administrative 
reviews.

DATES: Applicable March 27, 2024.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ajay K. 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

    Commerce has received additional timely requests, in accordance 
with the Supplemental Opportunity Notice,\1\ for administrative reviews 
of the AD and CVD orders on quartz surface products from China for the 
company and the periods of review (PORs) noted below.
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    \1\ See Certain Quartz Surface Products from the People's 
Republic of China: Expansion of the Period of Review and 
Supplemental Opportunity To Request Administrative Review, 89 FR 
14055 (February 26, 2024) (Supplemental Opportunity Notice); see 
also Certain Quartz Surface Products From the People's Republic of 
China: Expansion of the Period of Review and Supplemental 
Opportunity To Request Administrative Review; Correction, 89 FR 
17812 (March 12, 2024) (Correction Notice).
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Initiation of Reviews

    In accordance with the Supplemental Opportunity Notice,\2\ based on 
requests from Artelye Inc., we are initiating AD and CVD administrative 
reviews on quartz surface products from China for Unique Stone Sdn. 
Bhd. (Unique Stone). In accordance with the Correction Notice,\3\ the 
expanded POR of the AD review is November 4, 2021, through June 30, 
2023, while the expanded POR of the CVD review is November 4, 2021, 
through December 31, 2022. In accordance with the Supplemental 
Opportunity Notice, Commerce's AD and CVD reviews of Unique Stone will 
be limited to the company's eligibility to participate in the 
certification process.\4\ Moreover, as noted in the Supplemental 
Opportunity Notice, we will only examine Unique Stone in these AD and 
CVD reviews to the extent that it has suspended entries of subject 
merchandise during the expanded AD and CVD PORs noted above.
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    \2\ See Supplemental Opportunity Notice, 89 FR at 14056.
    \3\ See Correction Notice, 89 FR at 17812.
    \4\ See Supplemental Opportunity Notice, 89 FR at 14056.
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    We intend to issue the preliminary results of these reviews not 
later than July 30, 2024.

Administrative Protective Orders and Letters of Appearance

    Interested parties must submit applications for disclosure under 
administrative protective orders in accordance with the procedures 
outlined in Commerce's regulations at 19 CFR 351.305, which apply to 
these administrative reviews. Parties wishing to participate in these 
administrative reviews should ensure that they meet the requirements of 
these procedures (e.g., the filing of separate letters of

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appearance as discussed at 19 CFR 351.103(d)).

Notification to Interested Parties

    These initiations and this notice are in accordance with section 
751(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1675(a)), and 
19 CFR 351.221(c)(1)(i).

    Dated: March 20, 2024.
James Maeder,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty 
Operations.
[FR Doc. 2024-06470 Filed 3-26-24; 8:45 am]
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