Certain Paper Plates From the People's Republic of China, Thailand, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Postponement of Preliminary Determinations in the Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigations, 49833 [2024-12832]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 114 / Wednesday, June 12, 2024 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–570–164, A–549–849, A–552–839] Certain Paper Plates From the People’s Republic of China, Thailand, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Postponement of Preliminary Determinations in the Less-Than-FairValue Investigations Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. DATES: Applicable June 12, 2024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Toni Page (the People’s Republic of China (China)); Ted Pearson (Thailand); and Bryan Hansen (the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Vietnam)), AD/CVD Operations, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–1398, (202) 482–2631, and (202) 482–3683, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: AGENCY: Background On February 14, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) initiated less-than-fair-value (LTFV) investigations on imports of certain paper plates (paper plates) from China, Thailand, and Vietnam.1 Currently, the preliminary determinations are due no later than July 3, 2024. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Postponement of Preliminary Determinations Section 733(b)(1)(A) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), requires Commerce to issue the preliminary determination in a LTFV investigation within 140 days after the date on which Commerce initiated the investigation. However, section 733(c)(1)(A)(b)(1) of the Act permits Commerce to postpone the preliminary determination until no later than 190 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 1 See Certain Paper Plates from the People’s Republic of China, Thailand, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Initiation of Less-Than-FairValue Investigations, 89 FR 14046 (February 26, 2024) (Initiation Notice). VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:43 Jun 11, 2024 Jkt 262001 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 May 28, 2024, the petitioner 2 submitted a timely request that Commerce postpone the preliminary determinations in these LTFV investigations.3 The petitioner stated that it requests postponement because Commerce has not yet received full initial questionnaire responses from the mandatory respondents in all three investigations and needs additional time to review the responses and issue supplemental questionnaires to address issues in the respondents’ questionnaire responses.4 For the reasons stated above and because there are no compelling reasons to deny the request, Commerce, in accordance with section 733(c)(1)(A) of the Act, is postponing the deadline for the preliminary determinations by 50 days (i.e., 190 days after the date on which these investigations were initiated). As a result, Commerce will issue its preliminary determinations no later than August 22, 2024. In accordance with section 735(a)(1) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.210(b)(1), the deadline for the final determinations of these investigations will continue to be 75 days after the date of the preliminary determinations, unless postponed at a later date. This notice is issued and published pursuant to section 733(c)(2) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.205(f)(1). Dated: June 5, 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. 2024–12832 Filed 6–11–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P 2 The petitioner is the American Paper Plate Coalition. The members of the petitioner are AJM Packaging Corporation, Aspen Products, Inc., Dart Container Corporation, Hoffmaster Group, Inc., Huhtamaki Americas, Inc., and Unique Industries, Inc. 3 See Petitioner’s Letter, ‘‘Request to Postpone Preliminary Antidumping Duty Determinations,’’ dated May 28, 2024. 4 Id. PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 49833 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [C–570–171] Disposable Aluminum Containers, Pans, Trays, and Lids From the People’s Republic of China: Initiation of Countervailing Duty Investigation Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. DATES: Applicable June 5, 2024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tylar Lewis, 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) 482–6009. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: AGENCY: The Petition On May 16, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) received a countervailing duty (CVD) petition concerning imports of disposable aluminum containers, pans, trays, and lids (disposable aluminum containers) from the People’s Republic of China (China) filed in proper form on behalf of the Aluminum Foil Container Manufacturers Association and certain of its individual member companies (collectively, the petitioners).1 The CVD petition was accompanied by an antidumping duty (AD) petition concerning imports of disposable aluminum containers from China.2 Between May 20 and 28, 2024, Commerce requested supplemental information pertaining to certain aspects of the Petition.3 On May 23 and 29, 2024, the petitioners filed timely responses to these requests for additional information.4 1 See Petitioners’ Letter, ‘‘Petition for the Imposition of Antidumping and Countervailing Duties,’’ dated May 16, 2024 (the Petition). The individual member companies supporting the Petition are Durable Packaging International; D&W Fine Pack, LLC; Handi-foil Corp.; Penny Plate, LLC; Reynolds Consumer Products, LLC; Shah Foil Products, Inc.; Smart USA, Inc.; and Trinidad/ Benham Corp. 2 Id. 3 See Commerce’s Letters, ‘‘Supplemental Questions,’’ dated May 20, 2024 (General Issues Questionnaire); and ‘‘Supplemental Questions,’’ dated May 20, 2024; see also Memorandum, ‘‘Phone Call with Counsel to the Petitioner,’’ dated May 28, 2024 (May 28 Memorandum). 4 See Petitioners’ Letters, ‘‘Petitioners’ Supplement and Amendment to Volume I Relating to Request for the Imposition of Antidumping and Countervailing Duties on Imports from China,’’ dated May 23, 2024 (First General Issues Supplement); ‘‘Petitioners’ Supplement to Volume III Relating to Petition for the Imposition of Countervailing Duties on Imports from China,’’ E:\FR\FM\12JNN1.SGM Continued 12JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 114 (Wednesday, June 12, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 49833]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-12832]



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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration

[A-570-164, A-549-849, A-552-839]


Certain Paper Plates From the People's Republic of China, 
Thailand, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Postponement of 
Preliminary Determinations in the Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigations

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

DATES: Applicable June 12, 2024.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Toni Page (the People's Republic of 
China (China)); Ted Pearson (Thailand); and Bryan Hansen (the Socialist 
Republic of Vietnam (Vietnam)), AD/CVD Operations, Enforcement and 
Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of 
Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: 
(202) 482-1398, (202) 482-2631, and (202) 482-3683, respectively.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    On February 14, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) 
initiated less-than-fair-value (LTFV) investigations on imports of 
certain paper plates (paper plates) from China, Thailand, and 
Vietnam.\1\ Currently, the preliminary determinations are due no later 
than July 3, 2024.
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    \1\ See Certain Paper Plates from the People's Republic of 
China, Thailand, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Initiation 
of Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigations, 89 FR 14046 (February 26, 
2024) (Initiation Notice).
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Postponement of Preliminary Determinations

    Section 733(b)(1)(A) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the 
Act), requires Commerce to issue the preliminary determination in a 
LTFV investigation within 140 days after the date on which Commerce 
initiated the investigation. However, section 733(c)(1)(A)(b)(1) of the 
Act permits Commerce to postpone the preliminary determination until no 
later than 190 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 May 28, 2024, the petitioner \2\ submitted a timely request that 
Commerce postpone the preliminary determinations in these LTFV 
investigations.\3\ The petitioner stated that it requests postponement 
because Commerce has not yet received full initial questionnaire 
responses from the mandatory respondents in all three investigations 
and needs additional time to review the responses and issue 
supplemental questionnaires to address issues in the respondents' 
questionnaire responses.\4\
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    \2\ The petitioner is the American Paper Plate Coalition. The 
members of the petitioner are AJM Packaging Corporation, Aspen 
Products, Inc., Dart Container Corporation, Hoffmaster Group, Inc., 
Huhtamaki Americas, Inc., and Unique Industries, Inc.
    \3\ See Petitioner's Letter, ``Request to Postpone Preliminary 
Antidumping Duty Determinations,'' dated May 28, 2024.
    \4\ Id.
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    For the reasons stated above and because there are no compelling 
reasons to deny the request, Commerce, in accordance with section 
733(c)(1)(A) of the Act, is postponing the deadline for the preliminary 
determinations by 50 days (i.e., 190 days after the date on which these 
investigations were initiated). As a result, Commerce will issue its 
preliminary determinations no later than August 22, 2024. In accordance 
with section 735(a)(1) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.210(b)(1), the 
deadline for the final determinations of these investigations will 
continue to be 75 days after the date of the preliminary 
determinations, unless postponed at a later date.
    This notice is issued and published pursuant to section 733(c)(2) 
of the Act and 19 CFR 351.205(f)(1).

    Dated: June 5, 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. 2024-12832 Filed 6-11-24; 8:45 am]
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