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Agency Information Collection
Activities; Submission to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for
Review and Approval; Comment
Request; Quarterly Survey of Plant
Capacity Utilization
The Department of Commerce will
submit the following information
collection request to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for
review and clearance in accordance
with the Paperwork Reduction Act of
1995, on or after the date of publication
of this notice. We invite the general
public and other Federal agencies to
comment on proposed, and continuing
information collections, which helps us
assess the impact of our information
collection requirements and minimize
the public’s reporting burden. Public
comments were previously requested
via the Federal Register on January 16,
2024 during a 60-day comment period.
This notice allows for an additional 30
days for public comments.
Agency: U.S. Census Bureau,
Department of Commerce.
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Title: Quarterly Survey of Plant
Capacity Utilization.
OMB Control Number: 0607–0175.
Form Number(s): MQ–C2.
Type of Request: Regular submission,
Request for an Extension, without
Change, of a Currently Approved
Collection.
Number of Respondents: 7,500.
Average Hours per Response: 30
minutes.
Burden Hours: 15,000.
Needs and Uses: The U. S. Census
Bureau, on behalf of the Federal Reserve
Board (FRB) and the Defense Logistics
Agency (DLA), within the Department of
Defense (DOD), requests an extension of
approval for the Quarterly Survey of
Plant Capacity Utilization (QPC). The
survey provides information on use of
industrial capacity in manufacturing
and publishing plants as defined by the
North American Industry Classification
System (NAICS). The Survey of Plant
Capacity Utilization began in the 1970’s
as an annual survey that collected
fourth quarter data only. The annual
survey continued through 2006. In 2007,
the FRB requested that the survey be
converted to a quarterly survey due to
the necessity for quarterly data rather
than annual. The survey is the only
governmental source of capacity
utilization rates at industry levels.
Changes in capacity utilization are
considered important indicators of
investment demand and inflationary
pressure. For these reasons, the
estimates of capacity utilization are
closely monitored by government policy
makers and private sector decision
makers.
This survey utilizes a multi-mode
data collection process that includes
internet reporting and telephone. The
survey collects the value of quarterly
production, the value of production that
could be achieved if operating under
‘‘full production’’ capability, and the
value of production that could be
achieved if operating under ‘‘emergency
production’’ capability. The ratio of the
actual to the full is the basis of the
estimates for full capacity utilization
rates and similarly, the actual to the
emergency for the emergency capacity
utilization rates. The survey also
collects information by shift, on work
patterns at the actual production level.
The FRB is the primary user of the
current QPC data and expressed the
need for these quarterly data. FRB
publishes measures of industrial
production (IP), capacity, and capacity
utilization in its G.17 statistical release,
which has been designated by the
federal government as a Principal
Federal Economic Indicator. Utilization
rates from the QPC survey are a
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principal source for the measures of
capacity and capacity utilization. The
indexes of IP are either estimated from
physical product data or estimated from
monthly data on inputs to the
production process, specifically
production worker hours. To maintain
the quality of the IP index, the
collection of these quarterly data,
including the utilization rate data and
the workweek of capital, is critical to
the indicators of capital input use and
industry output.
The FRB uses these data in several
ways. First, the QPC data are the
primary source of information for the
capacity indexes and utilization rates
published by the FRB. Second, the QPC
utilization rate data are used as
indicators of output for some industries
in the estimation of monthly IP. Third,
the survey responses for reasons
operating below capacity are valuable
indicators for distinguishing between
supply chain bottlenecks versus
demand constraints affecting
manufacturing. Fourth, the QPC
utilization rate data and the workweek
data are used to improve the projections
of labor productivity that are used to
align IP with comprehensive benchmark
information from the Economic Census
covering the Manufacturing sector and
the Annual Survey of Manufactures
(ASM). The Census Bureau is launching
a new annual survey in 2024, the
Annual Integrated Economic Survey
(AIES), which will replace the ASM as
a source for this benchmark information
going forward. Finally, utilization rate
data will assist in the assessment of
recent changes in IP, as most of the
high-frequency movement in utilization
rates reflects production changes rather
than capacity changes.
The DLA uses the data to assess
industrial base readiness and ramp-up
time to meet demand for goods under
selected national emergency scenarios.
In addition to the FRB and DLA uses,
these data are published on the Census
Bureau’s website, https://
www.census.gov/programs-surveys/
qpc.html.
Frequency: Quarterly.
Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary.
Legal Authority: Title 13, United
States Code, Sections 8(b); 50 U.S.C.,
Section 98, et seq.; and 12 U.S.C.,
Section 244.
This information collection request
may be viewed at www.reginfo.gov.
Follow the instructions to view the
Department of Commerce collections
currently under review by OMB.
Written comments and
recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be
submitted within 30 days of the
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publication of this notice on the
following website www.reginfo.gov/
public/do/PRAMain. Find this
particular information collection by
selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day
Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or
by using the search function and
entering either the title of the collection
or the OMB Control Number 0607–0175.
Sheleen Dumas,
Department PRA Clearance Officer, Office of
the Under Secretary for Economic Affairs,
Commerce Department.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
[A–533–838]
Carbazole Violet Pigment 23 From
India: Final Results of Antidumping
Duty New Shipper Review; 2021–2022
Enforcement and Compliance,
International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce.
SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of
Commerce (Commerce) has conducted a
new shipper review (NSR) of Sudarshan
Chemical Industries Limited
(Sudarshan) regarding the antidumping
duty order on carbazole violet pigment
23 from India (CVP–23). The period of
review (POR) is December 1, 2021,
through November 30, 2022. Based on
our analysis, Commerce finds that
Sudarshan did not make sales of subject
merchandise at less than normal value
during the POR.
DATES: Applicable March 27, 2024.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Dennis McClure at (202) 482–5973 or
Henry Wolfe at (202) 482–0574, AD/
CVD Operations, Office VIII,
Enforcement and Compliance,
International Trade Administration,
U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401
Constitution Avenue NW, Washington,
DC 20230.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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AGENCY:
Background
On November 24, 2023, Commerce
published in the Federal Register its
preliminary results and indicated that
interested parties will be notified of the
deadline for the submission of case
briefs at a later date.1 Because
1 See Carbazole Violet Pigment 23 from India:
Preliminary Results of New Shipper Review; 2021–
2022, 88 FR 82316, 82317 (November 24, 2023)
(Preliminary Results), and accompanying
Preliminary Decision Memorandum; see also
Memorandum, ‘‘Establishment of the Briefing
Schedule,’’ dated February 2, 2024.
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Commerce received no comments from
any interested party, no decision
memorandum accompanies this notice.
The deadline for these final results has
been extended by 57 days to April 12,
2024.2
Commerce conducted this review in
accordance with section 751(a)(2)(B) of
the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the
Act).
Scope of the Order 3
The product covered by the Order is
carbazole violet pigment 23. The
merchandise subject to the Order is
classifiable under subheading
3204.17.9040 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTSUS).
Although the HTSUS subheading is
provided for convenience and customs
purposes, our written description of the
scope of this Order is dispositive. For a
full description of the scope of the
Order, see the Preliminary Results.
Verification
Commerce verified Sudarshan’s
questionnaire responses between
November 30 and December 8, 2023.4
We used standard verification
procedures, including an examination of
relevant sales and accounting records,
and original source documents provided
by Sudarshan.
Changes Since the Preliminary Results
Based on its findings at verification,
Commerce made several changes to the
Preliminary Results. A summary of
these changes, which are fully described
in the Calculation Memorandum,5 is as
follows:
• Commerce revised the U.S. and
comparison market sales databases
consistent with the minor corrections
provided by Sudarshan at verification.6
• For comparison market sales,
Commerce revised the reported indirect
selling expenses to include certain
expenses previously incorrectly
reported as general and administrative
(G&A) expenses. Commerce also revised
the reported inventory carrying costs to
2 See Memorandum, ‘‘Extension of Deadline for
Final Results of Antidumping Duty New Shipper
Review,’’ dated January 31, 2023.
3 See Notice of Amended Final Determination of
Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Antidumping
Duty Order: Carbazole Violet Pigment 23 from
India, 69 FR 77988 (December 29, 2004) (Order).
4 See Memorandum, ‘‘Sales and Cost Verification
Report for Sudarshan Chemical Industries Limited
and Sudarshan North America,’’ dated January 31,
2024.
5 See Memorandum, ‘‘Final Determination Margin
Calculation for Sudarshan Chemical Industries
Limited,’’ dated concurrently with this notice
(Calculation Memorandum).
6 See Sudarshan’s Letter, ‘‘Minor Corrections,’’
dated December 4, 2023, at Exhibits 2 and 3.
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use the corrected total cost of
manufacturing.7
• With respect to the reported cost
data, Commerce revised the G&A
expense ratio to exclude certain
incorrectly reported expenses.
Commerce also revised the interest
expense ratio to include the net
consolidated foreign exchange amount.8
• For U.S. sales, Commerce
recalculated foreign market indirect
selling expenses to reflect the currency
in which they were incurred (i.e., Indian
rupees). Commerce revised the indirect
selling expenses incurred in the United
States to include expenses that were
previously incorrectly excluded.
Additionally, Commerce added the
countervailing duties for export
subsidies on U.S. sales of CVP–23.
Commerce also revised the reported
inventory carrying costs incurred in the
United States to use the transfer price of
CVP–23 between Sudarshan and its
United States subsidiary, Sudarshan
North America. Further, Commerce
revised the inventory carrying costs
incurred in the country of manufacture
to use the corrected total cost of
manufacturing.9
Final Results of Review
As a result of this new shipper
review, Commerce determines that the
following weighted-average dumping
margin exists for the POR December 1,
2021, through November 30, 2022:
Producer and exporter
Sudarshan Chemical Industries
Limited .....................................
Weightedaverage
dumping
margin
(percent)
0.00
Disclosure
Consistent with 19 CFR 351.224(b),
Commerce intends to disclose to
interested parties the calculations
performed in connection with these
final results of review within five days
of after the date of publication of this
notice in the Federal Register.
Assessment Rates
Commerce has determined, and U.S.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
shall assess, antidumping duties on all
appropriate entries covered by this
review.10 Commerce intends to issue
assessment instructions to CBP no
earlier than 35 days after the date of
publication of these final results in the
7 See
Calculation Memorandum at 2.
at 3.
9 Id. at 3 to 5.
10 See 19 CFR 351.212(b)(1).
8 Id.
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[FR Doc No: 2024-06479]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Census Bureau
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment
Request; Quarterly Survey of Plant Capacity Utilization
The Department of Commerce will submit the following information
collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for
review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of
1995, on or after the date of publication of this notice. We invite the
general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and
continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of
our information collection requirements and minimize the public's
reporting burden. Public comments were previously requested via the
Federal Register on January 16, 2024 during a 60-day comment period.
This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments.
Agency: U.S. Census Bureau, Department of Commerce.
Title: Quarterly Survey of Plant Capacity Utilization.
OMB Control Number: 0607-0175.
Form Number(s): MQ-C2.
Type of Request: Regular submission, Request for an Extension,
without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection.
Number of Respondents: 7,500.
Average Hours per Response: 30 minutes.
Burden Hours: 15,000.
Needs and Uses: The U. S. Census Bureau, on behalf of the Federal
Reserve Board (FRB) and the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), within the
Department of Defense (DOD), requests an extension of approval for the
Quarterly Survey of Plant Capacity Utilization (QPC). The survey
provides information on use of industrial capacity in manufacturing and
publishing plants as defined by the North American Industry
Classification System (NAICS). The Survey of Plant Capacity Utilization
began in the 1970's as an annual survey that collected fourth quarter
data only. The annual survey continued through 2006. In 2007, the FRB
requested that the survey be converted to a quarterly survey due to the
necessity for quarterly data rather than annual. The survey is the only
governmental source of capacity utilization rates at industry levels.
Changes in capacity utilization are considered important indicators of
investment demand and inflationary pressure. For these reasons, the
estimates of capacity utilization are closely monitored by government
policy makers and private sector decision makers.
This survey utilizes a multi-mode data collection process that
includes internet reporting and telephone. The survey collects the
value of quarterly production, the value of production that could be
achieved if operating under ``full production'' capability, and the
value of production that could be achieved if operating under
``emergency production'' capability. The ratio of the actual to the
full is the basis of the estimates for full capacity utilization rates
and similarly, the actual to the emergency for the emergency capacity
utilization rates. The survey also collects information by shift, on
work patterns at the actual production level.
The FRB is the primary user of the current QPC data and expressed
the need for these quarterly data. FRB publishes measures of industrial
production (IP), capacity, and capacity utilization in its G.17
statistical release, which has been designated by the federal
government as a Principal Federal Economic Indicator. Utilization rates
from the QPC survey are a principal source for the measures of capacity
and capacity utilization. The indexes of IP are either estimated from
physical product data or estimated from monthly data on inputs to the
production process, specifically production worker hours. To maintain
the quality of the IP index, the collection of these quarterly data,
including the utilization rate data and the workweek of capital, is
critical to the indicators of capital input use and industry output.
The FRB uses these data in several ways. First, the QPC data are
the primary source of information for the capacity indexes and
utilization rates published by the FRB. Second, the QPC utilization
rate data are used as indicators of output for some industries in the
estimation of monthly IP. Third, the survey responses for reasons
operating below capacity are valuable indicators for distinguishing
between supply chain bottlenecks versus demand constraints affecting
manufacturing. Fourth, the QPC utilization rate data and the workweek
data are used to improve the projections of labor productivity that are
used to align IP with comprehensive benchmark information from the
Economic Census covering the Manufacturing sector and the Annual Survey
of Manufactures (ASM). The Census Bureau is launching a new annual
survey in 2024, the Annual Integrated Economic Survey (AIES), which
will replace the ASM as a source for this benchmark information going
forward. Finally, utilization rate data will assist in the assessment
of recent changes in IP, as most of the high-frequency movement in
utilization rates reflects production changes rather than capacity
changes.
The DLA uses the data to assess industrial base readiness and ramp-
up time to meet demand for goods under selected national emergency
scenarios.
In addition to the FRB and DLA uses, these data are published on
the Census Bureau's website, https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/qpc.html.
Frequency: Quarterly.
Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
Legal Authority: Title 13, United States Code, Sections 8(b); 50
U.S.C., Section 98, et seq.; and 12 U.S.C., Section 244.
This information collection request may be viewed at
www.reginfo.gov. Follow the instructions to view the Department of
Commerce collections currently under review by OMB.
Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information
collection should be submitted within 30 days of the
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publication of this notice on the following website www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by
selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--Open for Public Comments''
or by using the search function and entering either the title of the
collection or the OMB Control Number 0607-0175.
Sheleen Dumas,
Department PRA Clearance Officer, Office of the Under Secretary for
Economic Affairs, Commerce Department.
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