Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled Into Modules From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited Second Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order, 48559-48561 [2024-12531]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 111 / Friday, June 7, 2024 / Notices continuation or recurrence of dumping at the levels indicated in the ‘‘Final Results of Sunset Reviews’’ section of this notice. DATES: Applicable June 7, 2024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Whitley Herndon, 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) 482–6274. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Background On February 1, 2024, Commerce published the notice of initiation of the first sunset review of the AD orders on welded pipe from China, India, Canada, Greece, Korea, and Türkiye pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act).1 On February 16, 2024, the American Line Pipe Producers Association (ALPPA), a domestic interested party, notified Commerce of its intent to participate within the 15-day deadline specified in 19 CFR 351.218(d)(1)(i).2 ALPPA claimed interested party status under section 771(9)(C) of the Act as producers of a domestic like product in the United States. On March 4, 2024, Commerce received adequate substantive responses from ALPPA within the 30-day period specified in 19 CFR 351.218(d)(3)(i).3 1 See Initiation of Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews, 88 FR 6499 (February 1, 2024) (Initiation Notice). 2 See APPLA’s Letters, ‘‘Large Diameter Welded Carbon and Alloy Steel Line and Structural Pipe from the People’s Republic of China: Notice of Intent to Participate in Sunset Review;’’ ‘‘Large Diameter Welded Carbon and Alloy Steel Line and Structural Pipe from India: Notice of Intent to Participate in Sunset Review;’’ ‘‘Large Diameter Welded Carbon and Alloy Steel Line and Structural Pipe from Canada: Notice of Intent to Participate in Sunset Review;’’ ‘‘Large Diameter Welded Carbon and Alloy Steel Line and Structural Pipe from Greece: Notice of Intent to Participate in Sunset Review;’’ ‘‘Large Diameter Welded Carbon and Alloy Steel Line and Structural Pipe from Korea: Notice of Intent to Participate in Sunset Review;’’ and ‘‘Large Diameter Welded Carbon and Alloy Steel Line and Structural Pipe from Türkiye: Notice of Intent to Participate in Sunset Review,’’ each dated February 16, 2024. 3 See APPLA’s Letters, ‘‘Large Diameter Welded Carbon and Alloy Steel Line and Structural Pipe from the People’s Republic of China: Substantive Response to Notice of Initiation;’’ ‘‘Large Diameter Welded Carbon and Alloy Steel Line and Structural Pipe from India: Substantive Response to Notice of Initiation;’’ ‘‘Large Diameter Welded Carbon and Alloy Steel Line and Structural Pipe from Canada: Substantive Response to Notice of Initiation;’’ ‘‘Large Diameter Welded Carbon and Alloy Steel Line and Structural Pipe from Greece: Substantive Response to Notice of Initiation;’’ ‘‘Large Diameter Welded Carbon and Alloy Steel Line and Structural Pipe from Korea: Substantive Response to Notice of Initiation;’’ and ‘‘Large Diameter Welded Carbon and Alloy Steel Line and Structural Pipe from Turkey: Substantive Response to Notice of Initiation,’’ each dated March 4, 2024. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:23 Jun 06, 2024 Jkt 262001 Commerce did not receive a substantive response from any government or respondent interested parties with respect to the orders covered by this sunset review. On February 21, 2024, Commerce notified the U.S. International Trade Commission that it did not receive substantive responses from any respondent interested parties.4 As a result, pursuant to section 751(c)(3)(8) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.218(e)(1)(ii)(C)(2), Commerce conducted an expedited (120-day) sunset review of these orders. Scope of the Orders The products covered by these orders are welded pipe from China, India, Canada, Greece, Korea, and Türkiye. For all full description of the scope of each of the orders, see the Issues and Decision Memorandum.5 48559 Administrative Protective Order This notice serves as the only reminder to parties subject to administrative protective order (APO) of their responsibility concerning the return/destruction or conversion to judicial protective order of proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305. Timely 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 which is subject to sanction. Notification to Interested Parties We are issuing and publishing the results in accordance with sections 751(c), 752(c), and 771(i)(1) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.218. Analysis of Comments Received A complete discussion of all issues raised in these sunset reviews is provided in the accompanying Issues and Decision Memorandum.6 A list of the issues discussed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum is included as an appendix to this notice. 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 at https://access.trade.gov/public/ FRNoticesListLayout.aspx. Dated: May 31, 2024. Abdelali Elouaradia, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Final Results of Sunset Reviews Pursuant to sections 751(c)(1) and 752(c)(1) and (3) of the Act, Commerce determines that revocation of these orders would likely lead to the continuation or recurrence of dumping and that the magnitude of the dumping margins likely to prevail would be weighted-average margins up to: 132.63 percent for China; 50.55 percent for India; 12.32 percent for Canada; 10.26 percent for Greece; 20.39 percent for Korea; and 2.57 percent for Türkiye.7 BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P 4 See Commerce’s Letter, ‘‘Sunset Reviews Initiated on February 1, 2024,’’ dated February 21, 2024. 5 See Memorandum, ‘‘Decision Memorandum for the Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order on Large Diameter Welded Pipe from the People’s Republic of China, India, Canada, Greece, the Republic of Korea, and the Republic of Türkiye,’’ dated concurrently with, and hereby adopted by, this notice (Issues and Decision Memorandum). 6 Id. 7 Id. PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Appendix List of Topics Discussed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum I. Summary II. Background III. Scope of the Orders IV. History of the Orders V. Legal Framework VI. Discussion of the Issues 1. Likelihood of Continuation or Recurrence of Dumping 2. Magnitude of the Margins of Dumping Likely to Prevail VII. Final Results of Sunset Reviews VIII. Recommendation [FR Doc. 2024–12514 Filed 6–6–24; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [C–570–980] Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled Into Modules From the People’s Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited Second Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that revocation of the countervailing duty (CVD) order on crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled into modules (solar cells), from the People’s Republic of China (China) would likely to lead to the AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\07JNN1.SGM 07JNN1 48560 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 111 / Friday, June 7, 2024 / Notices continuation or recurrence of countervailable subsidies at the levels indicated in the ‘‘Final Results of the Sunset Review’’ section of this notice. DATES: Applicable June 7, 2024. Jose Rivera, AD/CVD Operations, Office VII, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–0842. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 On December 7, 2012, Commerce published the CVD order on solar cells from China.1 On February 1, 2024, Commerce published the Initiation Notice of the second five-year sunset review of the Order, pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act).2 In accordance with 19 CFR 351.218(d)(1)(i) and (ii), on February 16, 2024, we received a timely notice of intent to participate in this sunset review from the American Alliance for Solar Manufacturing (the Alliance).3 The Alliance claimed interested party status under section 771(9)(C) of the Act as a coalition of producers of domestic like product in the United States. On March 4, 2024, Commerce received an adequate substantive response to the Initiation Notice from the Alliance within the 30-day deadline specified in 19 CFR 351.218(d)(3)(i).4 Commerce received no substantive responses from any other interested party, including the Government of China, with respect to the order covered by this sunset review. On March 22, 2024, Commerce notified the U.S. International Trade Commission that it did not receive an adequate substantive response from other interested parties.5 As a result, Commerce conducted an expedited (120-day) sunset review of the Order, pursuant to section 751(c)(3)(B) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.218(e)(1)(ii)(B)(2) and (C)(2). 1 See Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled into Modules, from the People’s Republic of China: Countervailing Duty Order, 77 FR 73017 (December 7, 2012) (Order). 2 See Initiation of Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews, 89 FR 6499 (February 1, 2024) (Initiation Notice). 3 See The Alliance’s Letter, ‘‘Notice of Intent to Participate in Sunset Review,’’ dated February 16, 2024. 4 See The Alliance’s Letter, ‘‘Substantive Response to Notice of Initiation,’’ dated March 4, 2024. 5 See Commerce’s Letter, ‘‘Sunset Reviews for February 2024,’’ dated March 22, 2024. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:23 Jun 06, 2024 Jkt 262001 Scope of the Order The merchandise covered by this Order are solar cells, whether or not partially or fully assembled into other products, including, but not limited to, modules, laminates, panels and building integrated materials. Merchandise covered by the Order is currently classified in the Harmonized Tariff System of the United States (HTSUS) under subheadings 8501.71.0000, 8501.72.1000, 8501.72.2000, 8501.72.3000, 8501.72.9000, 8501.80.1000, 8501.80.2000, 8501.80.3000, 8501.80.9000, 8507.20.8010, 8507.20.8031, 8507.20.8041, 8507.20.8061, 8507.20.8091, 8541.42.0010, and 8541.43.0010. These HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes; the written description of the scope of the Order is dispositive. For a complete description of the scope of the Order, see the Issues and Decision Memorandum.6 Analysis of Comments Received All issues raised in this sunset review are addressed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum. A list of the topics discussed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum is attached as an appendix to this notice. 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), which 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. Final Results of Sunset Review Pursuant to sections 751(c) and 752(b) of the Act, we determine that revocation of the Order would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of a countervailable subsidies at the following net countervailable subsidy rates: 6 See Memorandum, ‘‘Issues and Decision Memorandum for the Final Results of the Expedited Second Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order on Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled Into Modules, from the People’s Republic of China,’’ dated concurrently with and adopted by this notice (Issues and Decision Memorandum). 7 Wuxi Suntech Power Co., Ltd. is cross-owned with: Suntech Power Co., Ltd.; Luoyang Suntech Power Co., Ltd.; Yangzhou Rietech Renewal Energy Co., Ltd.; Zhenjiang Huantai Silicon Science & Technology Co., Ltd.; Kuttler Automation Systems Co., Ltd.; Shenzhen Suntech Power Co., Ltd.; Wuxi Sunshine Power Co., Ltd.; Wuxi University Science PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Producer/exporter Subsidy rate (percent ad valorem) Wuxi Suntech Power Co., Ltd.7 ................................... Changzhou Trina Solar Energy Co., Ltd.8 ................... All Others .............................. 25.56 26.75 26.15 Disclosure Commerce intends to disclose its calculations and analysis performed to interested parties in these final results within five days of any public announcement or, if there is no public announcement, within five days of the date of publication of this notice in accordance with 19 CFR 351.224(b). Administrative Protective Order This notice serves as the only 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. Timely notification of the return or destruction of APO materials or conversion to judicial protective orders is hereby requested. Failure to comply with the regulations and terms of an APO is a violation which is subject to sanction. Notification to Interested Parties Commerce is issuing and publishing these final results and this notice in accordance with sections 751(c), 752(b), and 777(i)(1) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.218. Dated: May 31, 2024. 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. History of the Order V. Legal Framework VI. Discussion of the Issues 1. Likelihood of Continuation or Recurrence of a Countervailable Subsidy 2. Net Countervailable Subsidy Rates Likely to Prevail 3. Nature of the Subsidies VII. Final Results of Sunset Review Park International Incubator Co., Ltd.; Yangzhou Suntech Power Co., Ltd.; and Zhenjiang Rietech New Energy Science & Technology Co., Ltd. 8 Changzhou Trina Solar Energy Co., Ltd. is crossowned with Trina Solar (Changzhou) Science and Technology Co., Ltd. E:\FR\FM\07JNN1.SGM 07JNN1 48561 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 111 / Friday, June 7, 2024 / Notices VIII. Recommendation [FR Doc. 2024–12531 Filed 6–6–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [C–489–834] Large Diameter Welded Pipe From the Republic of Türkiye: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that revocation of the countervailing duty (CVD) order on large diameter welded pipe (welded pipe) from the Republic of Türkiye (Türkiye) would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of countervailable subsidies at the levels as indicated in the ‘‘Final Results of Sunset Review’’ section of this notice. DATES: Applicable June 7, 2024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Whitley Herndon, 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) 482–6274. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: AGENCY: Background ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 On May 2, 2019, Commerce published the Order on welded pipe from Türkiye in the Federal Register.1 On February 1, 2024, Commerce published the notice of initiation of the first five-year (sunset) review of the Order, pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act).2 On February 16, 2024, Commerce received a timely notice of intent to participate from the American Line Pipe Producers Association Trade Committee (ALPPA), the domestic interested party, within the 15-day deadline specified in 19 CFR 351.218(d)(1)(i).3 ALPPA claimed interested party status under section 771(9)(F) of the Act as an association, a majority of whose members is composed of interested parties (i.e., manufacturers 1 See Large Diameter Welded Pipe From the Republic of Turkey: Amended Final Affirmative Antidumping Duty Determination and Antidumping Duty Order, 84 FR 18799 (May 2, 2019) (Order). 2 See Initiation of Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews, 89 FR 6499 (February 1, 2024) (Initiation Notice). 3 See ALPPA’s Letter, ‘‘Notice of Intent to Participate in Sunset Review,’’ dated February 16, 2024. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:23 Jun 06, 2024 Jkt 262001 or producers of the domestic like product).4 On March 4, 2024, Commerce received an adequate substantive response to the Initiation Notice from the domestic interested party within the 30-day deadline specified in 19 CFR 351.218(d)(3)(i).5 Commerce did not receive a response from the Government of Türkiye (GOT) or from any other interested party. In accordance with section 751(c)(3)(B) of the Act, because Commerce did not receive a substantive response from the GOT or a respondent party, pursuant to 19 CFR 351.218(e)(1)(ii)(B) and (e)(1)(ii)(C), respectively, we determined that the respondent interested parties did not provide an adequate response to the Initiation Notice. Therefore, on March 22, 2024, Commerce notified the U.S. International Trade Commission that it did not receive an adequate substantive response from respondent interested parties, and that it would conduct an expedited (120-day) sunset review of the Order.6 Scope of the Order The product covered by the Order is welded pipe from Türkiye. For a complete description of the scope of the Order, see the Issues and Decision Memorandum.7 Analysis of Comments Received A complete discussion of all issues raised in this sunset review, including the likelihood of continuation or recurrence of subsidization in the event of revocation of the Order and the countervailable subsidy rates likely to prevail if the Order were to be revoked, is provided in the accompanying Issues and Decision Memorandum. A list of the topics discussed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum is attached as an appendix to this notice. 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. 4 Id. 5 See ALPPA’s Letter, ‘‘Substantive Response to Notice of Initiation,’’ dated March 4, 2024. 6 See Commerce’s Letter, ‘‘Sunset Reviews for February 2024’’ dated March 22, 2024. 7 See Memorandum, ‘‘Decision Memorandum for Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order on Large Diameter Welded Pipes from the Republic of Türkiye,’’ dated May 31, 2024 (Issues and Decision Memorandum). PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 Final Results of Sunset Review Pursuant to sections 751(c)(1) and 752(b) of the Act, Commerce determines that revocation of the Order would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of countervailable subsidies at the following net countervailing subsidy rates: Manufacturer/producer/ exporter Net countervailable subsidy (percent) HDM Celik Boru Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S ............. All Others ........................ 3.72 3.72 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, which continues to govern business proprietary information in this segment of the proceeding. Timely written notification of return/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 which is subject to sanction. Notification to Interested Parties Commerce is issuing and publishing these final results and notice in accordance with sections 751(c), 752(b), and 777(i)(1) of the Act. Dated: May 31, 2024. 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. History of the Order V. Legal Framework VI. Discussion of the Issues 1. Likelihood of Continuation or Recurrence of a Countervailable Subsidy 2. Net Countervailable Subsidy Rates Likely to Prevail 3. Nature of the Subsidies VII. Final Results of Sunset Review VIII. Recommendation [FR Doc. 2024–12521 Filed 6–6–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P E:\FR\FM\07JNN1.SGM 07JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 111 (Friday, June 7, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 48559-48561]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-12531]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration

[C-570-980]


Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled 
Into Modules From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the 
Expedited Second Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order

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

SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that 
revocation of the countervailing duty (CVD) order on crystalline 
silicon photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled into modules 
(solar cells), from the People's Republic of China (China) would likely 
to lead to the

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continuation or recurrence of countervailable subsidies at the levels 
indicated in the ``Final Results of the Sunset Review'' section of this 
notice.

DATES: Applicable June 7, 2024.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jose Rivera, AD/CVD Operations, Office 
VII, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, 
U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, 
DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-0842.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    On December 7, 2012, Commerce published the CVD order on solar 
cells from China.\1\ On February 1, 2024, Commerce published the 
Initiation Notice of the second five-year sunset review of the Order, 
pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the 
Act).\2\ In accordance with 19 CFR 351.218(d)(1)(i) and (ii), on 
February 16, 2024, we received a timely notice of intent to participate 
in this sunset review from the American Alliance for Solar 
Manufacturing (the Alliance).\3\ The Alliance claimed interested party 
status under section 771(9)(C) of the Act as a coalition of producers 
of domestic like product in the United States.
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    \1\ See Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not 
Assembled into Modules, from the People's Republic of China: 
Countervailing Duty Order, 77 FR 73017 (December 7, 2012) (Order).
    \2\ See Initiation of Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews, 89 FR 6499 
(February 1, 2024) (Initiation Notice).
    \3\ See The Alliance's Letter, ``Notice of Intent to Participate 
in Sunset Review,'' dated February 16, 2024.
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    On March 4, 2024, Commerce received an adequate substantive 
response to the Initiation Notice from the Alliance within the 30-day 
deadline specified in 19 CFR 351.218(d)(3)(i).\4\ Commerce received no 
substantive responses from any other interested party, including the 
Government of China, with respect to the order covered by this sunset 
review.
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    \4\ See The Alliance's Letter, ``Substantive Response to Notice 
of Initiation,'' dated March 4, 2024.
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    On March 22, 2024, Commerce notified the U.S. International Trade 
Commission that it did not receive an adequate substantive response 
from other interested parties.\5\ As a result, Commerce conducted an 
expedited (120-day) sunset review of the Order, pursuant to section 
751(c)(3)(B) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.218(e)(1)(ii)(B)(2) and (C)(2).
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    \5\ See Commerce's Letter, ``Sunset Reviews for February 2024,'' 
dated March 22, 2024.
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Scope of the Order

    The merchandise covered by this Order are solar cells, whether or 
not partially or fully assembled into other products, including, but 
not limited to, modules, laminates, panels and building integrated 
materials. Merchandise covered by the Order is currently classified in 
the Harmonized Tariff System of the United States (HTSUS) under 
subheadings 8501.71.0000, 8501.72.1000, 8501.72.2000, 8501.72.3000, 
8501.72.9000, 8501.80.1000, 8501.80.2000, 8501.80.3000, 8501.80.9000, 
8507.20.8010, 8507.20.8031, 8507.20.8041, 8507.20.8061, 8507.20.8091, 
8541.42.0010, and 8541.43.0010. These HTSUS subheadings are provided 
for convenience and customs purposes; the written description of the 
scope of the Order is dispositive. For a complete description of the 
scope of the Order, see the Issues and Decision Memorandum.\6\
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    \6\ See Memorandum, ``Issues and Decision Memorandum for the 
Final Results of the Expedited Second Sunset Review of the 
Countervailing Duty Order on Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, 
Whether or Not Assembled Into Modules, from the People's Republic of 
China,'' dated concurrently with and adopted by this notice (Issues 
and Decision Memorandum).
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Analysis of Comments Received

    All issues raised in this sunset review are addressed in the Issues 
and Decision Memorandum. A list of the topics discussed in the Issues 
and Decision Memorandum is attached as an appendix to this notice. 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), 
which 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.

Final Results of Sunset Review

    Pursuant to sections 751(c) and 752(b) of the Act, we determine 
that revocation of the Order would be likely to lead to continuation or 
recurrence of a countervailable subsidies at the following net 
countervailable subsidy rates:
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    \7\ Wuxi Suntech Power Co., Ltd. is cross-owned with: Suntech 
Power Co., Ltd.; Luoyang Suntech Power Co., Ltd.; Yangzhou Rietech 
Renewal Energy Co., Ltd.; Zhenjiang Huantai Silicon Science & 
Technology Co., Ltd.; Kuttler Automation Systems Co., Ltd.; Shenzhen 
Suntech Power Co., Ltd.; Wuxi Sunshine Power Co., Ltd.; Wuxi 
University Science Park International Incubator Co., Ltd.; Yangzhou 
Suntech Power Co., Ltd.; and Zhenjiang Rietech New Energy Science & 
Technology Co., Ltd.
    \8\ Changzhou Trina Solar Energy Co., Ltd. is cross-owned with 
Trina Solar (Changzhou) Science and Technology Co., Ltd.

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                                                           Subsidy rate
                    Producer/exporter                       (percent ad
                                                             valorem)
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Wuxi Suntech Power Co., Ltd.\7\.........................           25.56
Changzhou Trina Solar Energy Co., Ltd.\8\...............           26.75
All Others..............................................           26.15
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Disclosure

    Commerce intends to disclose its calculations and analysis 
performed to interested parties in these final results within five days 
of any public announcement or, if there is no public announcement, 
within five days of the date of publication of this notice in 
accordance with 19 CFR 351.224(b).

Administrative Protective Order

    This notice serves as the only 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. Timely 
notification of the return or destruction of APO materials or 
conversion to judicial protective orders is hereby requested. Failure 
to comply with the regulations and terms of an APO is a violation which 
is subject to sanction.

Notification to Interested Parties

    Commerce is issuing and publishing these final results and this 
notice in accordance with sections 751(c), 752(b), and 777(i)(1) of the 
Act and 19 CFR 351.218.

    Dated: May 31, 2024.
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. History of the Order
V. Legal Framework
VI. Discussion of the Issues
    1. Likelihood of Continuation or Recurrence of a Countervailable 
Subsidy
    2. Net Countervailable Subsidy Rates Likely to Prevail
    3. Nature of the Subsidies
VII. Final Results of Sunset Review

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VIII. Recommendation

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