Carbon and Alloy Steel Threaded Rod From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2022, 57131-57132 [2024-15332]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 134 / Friday, July 12, 2024 / Notices Comment 2: Appropriate Currency for Conares’ Domestic Inland Freight Comment 3: Cost of Manufacture for SalesBelow-Cost-Test Comment 4: Correction of Name of Company Which is Part of the Collapsed Entity VI. Recommendation [FR Doc. 2024–15330 Filed 7–11–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P Preliminary Results, see the Issues and Decision Memorandum.3 Scope of the Order The product covered by the Order is steel threaded rod from China. For a full description of the scope of the Order, see the Issues and Decision Memorandum. Analysis of Comments Received DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [C–570–105] Carbon and Alloy Steel Threaded Rod From the People’s Republic of China: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2022 Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. AGENCY: The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that certain producers and exporters of carbon and alloy steel threaded rod (steel threaded rod) from the People’s Republic of China (China) received countervailable subsidies during the period of review (POR) January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022. SUMMARY: DATES: Applicable July 12, 2024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bryan Hansen or Thomas Schauer, AD/ CVD Operations, Office I, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–3683 or (202) 482–0410, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 On April 9, 2020, Commerce published in the Federal Register the countervailing duty order on steel threaded rod from China.1 On April 3, 2024, Commerce published the preliminary results of the 2022 administrative review of the Order and invited comments from interested parties.2 For a complete description of the events that occurred since the 1 See Carbon and Alloy Steel Threaded Rod from India and the People’s Republic of China: Countervailing Duty Orders, 85 FR 19927 (April 9, 2020) (Order). 2 See Carbon and Alloy Steel Threaded Rod from the People’s Republic of China: Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission of the Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2022, 89 FR 22999 (April 3, 2024) (Preliminary Results), and accompanying Preliminary Decision Memorandum (PDM). VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:35 Jul 11, 2024 Jkt 262001 All issues raised by Ningbo Zhenghai Yongding Fastener Co., Ltd., in its case brief, are addressed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum.4 A list of the issues raised 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. Changes Since the Preliminary Results Based on our analysis of comments received and the evidence on the record, we made certain changes to the calculations of Ningbo Zhenghai Yongding Fastener Co., Ltd.’s benefits for three programs: (1) provision of wire rod at less than adequate remuneration (LTAR); (2) provision of steel bar at LTAR; and (3) provision of electricity at LTAR. For a discussion of these changes, see the Issues and Decision Memorandum. Methodology Commerce conducted this administrative review in accordance with section 751(a)(1)(A) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). For each of the subsidy programs found to be countervailable, we determine that there is a subsidy, i.e., a governmentprovided financial contribution that gives rise to a benefit to the recipient, and that the subsidy is specific.5 For a full description of the methodology underlying Commerce’s conclusions, including our reliance, in part, on facts 3 See Memorandum, ‘‘Issues and Decision Memorandum for the Final Results of the Administrative Review of the Countervailing Duty Order on Carbon and Alloy Steel Threaded Rod from the People’s Republic of China; 2022,’’ dated concurrently with, and hereby adopted by, this notice (Issues and Decision Memorandum). 4 No other interested parties filed a case or rebuttal brief. 5 See sections 771(5)(B) and (D) of the Act regarding financial contribution; section 771(5)(E) of the Act regarding benefit; and section 771(5A) of the Act regarding specificity. PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 57131 otherwise available with adverse inferences pursuant to sections 776(a) and (b) of the Act, see the Issues and Decision Memorandum. Final Results of Review We find the following net countervailable subsidy rates for the period January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022: Company Ningbo Zhenghai Yongding Fastener Co., Ltd.6 ........... Subsidy Rate (percent ad valorem) 7.66 Disclosure We intend to disclose the calculations performed for these final results of review within five days after the date of publication of this notice in the Federal Register in accordance with 19 CFR 351.224(b). Assessment In accordance with section 751(a)(2)(C) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.212(b)(2), Commerce has determined, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) shall assess, countervailing duties on all appropriate entries covered by this review for Ningbo Zhenghai Yongding Fastener Co., Ltd. at the applicable ad valorem assessment rate listed. Commerce intends to issue assessment instructions to CBP no earlier than 35 days after publication of the final results of this review in the 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). Cash Deposit Requirements In accordance with section 751(a)(1) of the Act, Commerce also intends to instruct CBP to collect cash deposits of estimated countervailing duties in the amounts shown for the companies listed above for shipments of subject merchandise entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the date of publication of the final results of this administrative review. For all non-reviewed firms, we will instruct CBP to continue to collect cash deposits of estimated countervailing duties at the 6 As discussed in the Preliminary Results PDM, Commerce has found Ningbo Yongzan Machinery Parts Co., Ltd. to be cross-owned with Ningbo Zhenghai Yongding Fastener Co., Ltd. E:\FR\FM\12JYN1.SGM 12JYN1 57132 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 134 / Friday, July 12, 2024 / Notices all-others rate (i.e., 41.17 percent) 7 or the most recent company-specific rate applicable to the company, as appropriate. These cash deposit requirements, effective upon publication of these final results, shall remain in effect until further notice. Administrative Protective Order This notice also serves as a final reminder to parties subject to an administrative protective order (APO) of their responsibility concerning the disposition of proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3). 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 sanctionable violation. Dated: July 8, 2024. Abdelali Elouaradia, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Appendix Notice is hereby given that permits or permit amendments have been issued to the following entities under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and the Endangered Species Act (ESA), as applicable. ADDRESSES: The permits and related documents are available for review upon written request via email to NMFS.Pr1Comments@noaa.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy Hapeman (Permit No. 27973), Jennifer Skidmore (Permit No. 27408), Shasta McClenahan, Ph.D. (Permit No. 27503), Sara Young (Permit Nos. 22289– 01 and 27499), Erin Markin, Ph.D. (Permit No. 26727–01), and Carrie Hubard (Permit No. 26593–01); at (301) 427–8401. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notices were published in the Federal Register on the dates listed below that requests for a permit or permit amendment had been submitted by the below-named applicants. To locate the Federal Register notice that announced our receipt of the application and a complete description of the activities, go to https://www.federalregister.gov and search on the permit number provided in table 1 below. SUMMARY: List of Topics Discussed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum I. Summary II. Background III. Scope of the Order IV. Subsidies Valuation V. Analysis of Programs VI. Discussion of the Issues Comment 1: Electricity Rate Benchmarks Comment 2: Container Size for Benchmark Price for Wire Rod and Steel Bar Comment 3: Value-Added Tax (VAT) in the Wire Rod and Steel Bar Prices Comment 4: Ukrainian Benchmark Prices for Wire Rod VII. Recommendation [FR Doc. 2024–15332 Filed 7–11–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P Notification to Interested Parties These final results are issued and published in accordance with sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the Act, and 19 CFR 351.221(b)(5). Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; issuance of permits and permit amendments. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [RTID 0648–XE099] Marine Mammals and Endangered Species National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and AGENCY: lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 TABLE 1—ISSUED PERMITS AND PERMIT AMENDMENTS Permit No. RTID Applicant Previous Federal Register Notice 22289–01 ......... 0648–XG913 .... 84 FR 34371, July 18, 2019 .............. June 21, 2019. 26593–01 ......... 0648–XD551 .... 88 FR 82340, November 24, 2023 .... June 24, 2024. 26727–01 ......... 0648–XC758 .... 88 FR 8408, February 9, 2023 .......... May 6, 2024. 27408 ............... 0648–XD710 ..... 89 FR 8171, February 6, 2024 .......... June 17, 2024. 27499 ............... 0648–XD710 ..... 89 FR 8171, February 6, 2024 .......... June 17, 2024. 27503 ............... 0648–XD710 ..... 89 FR 8171, February 6, 2024 .......... June 17, 2024. 27973 ............... 0648–XD829 ..... Alaska Fisheries Science Center’s Marine Mammal Laboratory (MML), 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115 (Responsible Party: John Bengtson). Adam Pack, Ph.D., University of Hawaii at Hilo, 200 West Kawili Street, Hilo, HI 96720. Aaron Lynton, 986 Kupulau Drive, Kihei, HI 96853. Alaska Sea Life Center, P.O. Box 1329, 301 Railway Avenue, Seward, AK 99664 (Responsible Party: Wei Ying Wong, Ph.D.). Alaska Fisheries Science Center’s MML, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115 (Responsible Party: John Bengston). Alaska Department of Fish and Game, P.O. Box 25526, Juneau, AK 99802 (Responsible Party: Michael Rehberg). Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Tidal Hall 231, Corpus Christi, TX 78412 (Responsible Party: Dara Orbach, Ph.D.). 89 FR 22127, March 29, 2024 ........... June 6, 2024. For permit Nos. 26593–01, 26727–01, and 27973, in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), a final 7 See determination has been made that the activities proposed are categorically excluded from the requirement to prepare an environmental assessment (EA) or environmental impact statement (EIS). For Permit Nos. 22289–01, 27408, 27499, and 27503, a determination was made that the activities authorized are Order, 85 FR at 19928. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:35 Jul 11, 2024 Jkt 262001 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Issuance date E:\FR\FM\12JYN1.SGM 12JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 134 (Friday, July 12, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57131-57132]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-15332]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration

[C-570-105]


Carbon and Alloy Steel Threaded Rod From the People's Republic of 
China: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2022

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

SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that 
certain producers and exporters of carbon and alloy steel threaded rod 
(steel threaded rod) from the People's Republic of China (China) 
received countervailable subsidies during the period of review (POR) 
January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022.

DATES: Applicable July 12, 2024.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bryan Hansen or Thomas Schauer, AD/CVD 
Operations, Office I, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade 
Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue 
NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-3683 or (202) 482-0410, 
respectively.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    On April 9, 2020, Commerce published in the Federal Register the 
countervailing duty order on steel threaded rod from China.\1\ On April 
3, 2024, Commerce published the preliminary results of the 2022 
administrative review of the Order and invited comments from interested 
parties.\2\ For a complete description of the events that occurred 
since the Preliminary Results, see the Issues and Decision 
Memorandum.\3\
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    \1\ See Carbon and Alloy Steel Threaded Rod from India and the 
People's Republic of China: Countervailing Duty Orders, 85 FR 19927 
(April 9, 2020) (Order).
    \2\ See Carbon and Alloy Steel Threaded Rod from the People's 
Republic of China: Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission of the 
Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2022, 89 FR 22999 (April 
3, 2024) (Preliminary Results), and accompanying Preliminary 
Decision Memorandum (PDM).
    \3\ See Memorandum, ``Issues and Decision Memorandum for the 
Final Results of the Administrative Review of the Countervailing 
Duty Order on Carbon and Alloy Steel Threaded Rod from the People's 
Republic of China; 2022,'' dated concurrently with, and hereby 
adopted by, this notice (Issues and Decision Memorandum).
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Scope of the Order

    The product covered by the Order is steel threaded rod from China. 
For a full description of the scope of the Order, see the Issues and 
Decision Memorandum.

Analysis of Comments Received

    All issues raised by Ningbo Zhenghai Yongding Fastener Co., Ltd., 
in its case brief, are addressed in the Issues and Decision 
Memorandum.\4\ A list of the issues raised 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.
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    \4\ No other interested parties filed a case or rebuttal brief.
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Changes Since the Preliminary Results

    Based on our analysis of comments received and the evidence on the 
record, we made certain changes to the calculations of Ningbo Zhenghai 
Yongding Fastener Co., Ltd.'s benefits for three programs: (1) 
provision of wire rod at less than adequate remuneration (LTAR); (2) 
provision of steel bar at LTAR; and (3) provision of electricity at 
LTAR. For a discussion of these changes, see the Issues and Decision 
Memorandum.

Methodology

    Commerce conducted this administrative review in accordance with 
section 751(a)(1)(A) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). 
For each of the subsidy programs found to be countervailable, we 
determine that there is a subsidy, i.e., a government-provided 
financial contribution that gives rise to a benefit to the recipient, 
and that the subsidy is specific.\5\ For a full description of the 
methodology underlying Commerce's conclusions, including our reliance, 
in part, on facts otherwise available with adverse inferences pursuant 
to sections 776(a) and (b) of the Act, see the Issues and Decision 
Memorandum.
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    \5\ See sections 771(5)(B) and (D) of the Act regarding 
financial contribution; section 771(5)(E) of the Act regarding 
benefit; and section 771(5A) of the Act regarding specificity.
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Final Results of Review

    We find the following net countervailable subsidy rates for the 
period January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022:
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    \6\ As discussed in the Preliminary Results PDM, Commerce has 
found Ningbo Yongzan Machinery Parts Co., Ltd. to be cross-owned 
with Ningbo Zhenghai Yongding Fastener Co., Ltd.

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                                                           Subsidy Rate
                         Company                            (percent ad
                                                             valorem)
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Ningbo Zhenghai Yongding Fastener Co., Ltd.\6\..........            7.66
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Disclosure

    We intend to disclose the calculations performed for these final 
results of review within five days after the date of publication of 
this notice in the Federal Register in accordance with 19 CFR 
351.224(b).

Assessment

    In accordance with section 751(a)(2)(C) of the Act and 19 CFR 
351.212(b)(2), Commerce has determined, and U.S. Customs and Border 
Protection (CBP) shall assess, countervailing duties on all appropriate 
entries covered by this review for Ningbo Zhenghai Yongding Fastener 
Co., Ltd. at the applicable ad valorem assessment rate listed. Commerce 
intends to issue assessment instructions to CBP no earlier than 35 days 
after publication of the final results of this review in the 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).

Cash Deposit Requirements

    In accordance with section 751(a)(1) of the Act, Commerce also 
intends to instruct CBP to collect cash deposits of estimated 
countervailing duties in the amounts shown for the companies listed 
above for shipments of subject merchandise entered, or withdrawn from 
warehouse, for consumption on or after the date of publication of the 
final results of this administrative review. For all non-reviewed 
firms, we will instruct CBP to continue to collect cash deposits of 
estimated countervailing duties at the

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all-others rate (i.e., 41.17 percent) \7\ or the most recent company-
specific rate applicable to the company, as appropriate. These cash 
deposit requirements, effective upon publication of these final 
results, shall remain in effect until further notice.
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    \7\ See Order, 85 FR at 19928.
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Administrative Protective Order

    This notice also serves as a final reminder to parties subject to 
an administrative protective order (APO) of their responsibility 
concerning the disposition of proprietary information disclosed under 
APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3). 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 sanctionable 
violation.

Notification to Interested Parties

    These final results are issued and published in accordance with 
sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the Act, and 19 CFR 351.221(b)(5).

    Dated: July 8, 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. Subsidies Valuation
V. Analysis of Programs
VI. Discussion of the Issues
    Comment 1: Electricity Rate Benchmarks
    Comment 2: Container Size for Benchmark Price for Wire Rod and 
Steel Bar
    Comment 3: Value-Added Tax (VAT) in the Wire Rod and Steel Bar 
Prices
    Comment 4: Ukrainian Benchmark Prices for Wire Rod
VII. Recommendation

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