Utility Scale Wind Towers From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Expedited Second Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order, 60603-60604 [2024-16440]

Download as PDF 60603 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 144 / Friday, July 26, 2024 / Notices NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–1246. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On June 18, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) erroneously published a duplicate Federal Register notice titled Fresh Garlic from the People’s Republic of China: Affirmative Final Determination of Circumvention of the Antidumping Duty Order. Commerce is withdrawing the above-mentioned notice, Federal Register Doc. 2024–13378. Notification to Interested Parties This notice is issued and published pursuant to sections 735(d) and 777(i)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, and 19 CFR 351.210(c). Dated: July 17, 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. 2024–16439 Filed 7–25–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [C–570–982] Utility Scale Wind Towers From the People’s Republic of China: Final Results of Expedited Second Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. AGENCY: The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that revocation of the countervailing duty (CVD) order on utility scale wind towers (wind towers) from the People’s Republic of China (China) would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of a countervailable subsidy at the levels indicated in the ‘‘Final Results of Sunset Review’’ section of this notice. DATES: Applicable July 26, 2024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Conniff, AD/CVD Operations, Office III, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–1009. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: Background On February 15, 2013, Commerce published the CVD order on wind towers from China.1 On April 1, 2024, Commerce published the notice of initiation of the second sunset review of the Order, pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act).2 On April 15, 2024, Commerce received a timely notice of intent to participate from Wind Tower Trade Coalition (WTTC), within the deadline specified in 19 CFR 351.218(d)(1)(i).3 The WTTC claimed domestic interested party status under section 771(9)(C) and (F) of the Act, as manufacturers of the domestic like product and as an association composed of producers and wholesalers.4 On April 30, 2024, the WTTC submitted a timely substantive response within the 30-day deadline specified in 19 CFR 351.218(d)(3)(i).5 Commerce did not receive a substantive response from the Government of China, or a respondent or any other interested party to this proceeding. As a result, pursuant to section 751(c)(3)(B) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.218(e)(1)(i)(B)(2) and (C)(2), Commerce conducted an expedited review of the Order. Scope of the Order The merchandise covered by this Order are certain wind towers, whether or not tapered, and sections thereof. For a full description of the scope, 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, including the likelihood of continuation or recurrence of a countervailable subsidy and the net countervailable subsidy rates likely to prevail if the Order were revoked. A list of topics 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. A complete version of the Issues and Decision Memorandum can be accessed directly at https:// access.trade.gov/public/FRNotices/ ListLayout.aspx. 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 likely lead to the continuation or recurrence of countervailable subsidies at the following rates: Subsidy rate (percent ad valorem) Company Tianjin Magnesium International Co., Ltd./Tianjin Magnesium Metal Co., Ltd ................................................................... Titan Wind Energy (Suzhou) Co. Ltd. (Titan Wind), Titan Lianyungang, Metal Product Co. Ltd. (Titan Lianyungang), Baotou Titan Wind Power Equipment Co., Ltd. (Titan Baotou), and Shenyang Titan Metal Co., Ltd., (Titan Shenyang) (collectively, Titan Companies) ..................................................................................................................... All Others ............................................................................................................................................................................. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Administrative Protective Order This notice serves as the only reminder to parties subject to administrative protective order (APO) of 1 See Utility Scale Wind Towers from the People’s Republic of China: Countervailing Duty Order, 78 FR 11152 (February 15, 2013) (Order). 2 See Initiation of Five-Year (Sunset) Review, 87 FR 11416 (March 1, 2022). VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:17 Jul 25, 2024 Jkt 262001 21.86 34.81 28.34 their responsibility concerning the destruction of proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305(a). Timely notification of the 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. 3 See WTTC’s Letter Letter, ‘‘Notice of Intent to Participate in Sunset Review,’’ dated April 15, 2024, at 1. 4 Id. at 1–3. 5 See WTTC’s Letter Letter, ‘‘Substantive Response to Notice of Initiation,’’ dated April 30, 2024. 6 See Memorandum, ‘‘Decision Memorandum for the Final Results of Expedited Second Sunset Review of Utility Scale Wind Towers from the People’s Republic of China,’’ dated concurrently with, and hereby adopted by, this notice (Issues and Decision Memorandum). PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\26JYN1.SGM 26JYN1 60604 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 144 / Friday, July 26, 2024 / Notices 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: July 16, 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. 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 Likely to Prevail 3. Nature of the Subsidy VII. Final Results of Review VIII. Recommendation [FR Doc. 2024–16440 Filed 7–25–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Conflict of Interest Disclosure for Non-Federal Government Individuals Who Are Candidates To Conduct Peer Reviews Required by the OMB Peer Review Bulletin National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice of Information Collection, request for comment. AGENCY: The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites 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. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB. DATES: To ensure consideration, comments regarding this proposed ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:17 Jul 25, 2024 Jkt 262001 information collection must be received on or before September 24, 2024. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments to Adrienne Thomas, NOAA PRA Officer, at NOAA.PRA@noaa.gov. Please reference OMB Control Number 0648– 0567 in the subject line of your comments. All comments received are part of the public record and will generally be posted on https:// www.regulations.gov without change. Do not submit Confidential Business Information or otherwise sensitive or protected information. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or specific questions related to collection activities should be directed to Jeffrey Dillen, NOAA OGC, 14th & Constitution Avenue NW, Herbert C. Hoover Bldg., Rm. 78032, Washington, DC 20230– 0001, Jeff.dillen@noaa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract This request is for the extension of a currently approved collection. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued government-wide guidance to enhance the practice of peer review of government science documents. OMB’s Final Information Quality Bulletin for Peer Review (‘‘Peer Review Bulletin’’ or PRB) (available at https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/ omb/memoranda_fy2005_m05-03/) establishes minimum peer review standards for influential scientific information that Federal agencies intend to disseminate. The Peer Review Bulletin also directs Federal agencies to adopt or adapt the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) policy for evaluating conflicts of interest when selecting peer reviewers who are not Federal Government employees (Federal employees are subject to Federal ethics requirements). For peer review purposes, the term ‘‘conflicts of interest’’ means any financial or other interest which conflicts with the service of the individual because it could: (1) significantly impair the individual’s objectivity; or (2) create an unfair competitive advantage for any person or organization. NOAA has adapted the NAS policy and developed two confidential conflict disclosure forms which the agency will use to examine prospective reviewers’ potential financial conflicts and other interests that could impair objectivity or create an unfair advantage. One form is for peer reviewers of studies related to government regulation and the other form is for all other influential scientific information subject to the Peer Review PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Bulletin. In addition, the latter form has been adapted by NOAA’s Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research for potential reviewers of scientific laboratories. The forms include questions about employment as well as investment and property interests and research funding. Both forms also require the submission of curriculum vitae. NOAA is seeking to collect this information from potential peer reviewers who are not government employees when conducting a peer review pursuant to the PRB. The information collected in the conflict-ofinterest disclosure is essential to NOAA’s compliance with the OMB PRB, and helps to ensure that government studies are reviewed by independent, impartial peer reviewers. II. Method of Collection Forms may be downloaded from the internet and are fillable and signable electronically or manually. They may be submitted, along with the Curriculum Vitae, via email or regular mail. III. Data OMB Control Number: 0648–0567. Form Number(s): None. Type of Review: Regular submission [extension of a current information collection]. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Number of Respondents: 321. Estimated Time per Response: 30 minutes each: Conflict of Interest Disclosure For General Scientific and Technical Studies and Assistance; and Conflict of Interest Disclosure For Studies Related to Government Regulation. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 161 hours. Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0. Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. Legal Authority: IV. 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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 144 (Friday, July 26, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 60603-60604]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-16440]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration

[C-570-982]


Utility Scale Wind Towers From the People's Republic of China: 
Final Results of 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 utility scale wind 
towers (wind towers) from the People's Republic of China (China) would 
be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of a countervailable 
subsidy at the levels indicated in the ``Final Results of Sunset 
Review'' section of this notice.

DATES: Applicable July 26, 2024.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Conniff, AD/CVD Operations, 
Office III, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade 
Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue 
NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-1009.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background

    On February 15, 2013, Commerce published the CVD order on wind 
towers from China.\1\ On April 1, 2024, Commerce published the notice 
of initiation of the second sunset review of the Order, pursuant to 
section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act).\2\
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    \1\ See Utility Scale Wind Towers from the People's Republic of 
China: Countervailing Duty Order, 78 FR 11152 (February 15, 2013) 
(Order).
    \2\ See Initiation of Five-Year (Sunset) Review, 87 FR 11416 
(March 1, 2022).
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    On April 15, 2024, Commerce received a timely notice of intent to 
participate from Wind Tower Trade Coalition (WTTC), within the deadline 
specified in 19 CFR 351.218(d)(1)(i).\3\ The WTTC claimed domestic 
interested party status under section 771(9)(C) and (F) of the Act, as 
manufacturers of the domestic like product and as an association 
composed of producers and wholesalers.\4\ On April 30, 2024, the WTTC 
submitted a timely substantive response within the 30-day deadline 
specified in 19 CFR 351.218(d)(3)(i).\5\ Commerce did not receive a 
substantive response from the Government of China, or a respondent or 
any other interested party to this proceeding. As a result, pursuant to 
section 751(c)(3)(B) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.218(e)(1)(i)(B)(2) and 
(C)(2), Commerce conducted an expedited review of the Order.
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    \3\ See WTTC's Letter Letter, ``Notice of Intent to Participate 
in Sunset Review,'' dated April 15, 2024, at 1.
    \4\ Id. at 1-3.
    \5\ See WTTC's Letter Letter, ``Substantive Response to Notice 
of Initiation,'' dated April 30, 2024.
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Scope of the Order

    The merchandise covered by this Order are certain wind towers, 
whether or not tapered, and sections thereof. For a full description of 
the scope, see the Issues and Decision Memorandum.\6\
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    \6\ See Memorandum, ``Decision Memorandum for the Final Results 
of Expedited Second Sunset Review of Utility Scale Wind Towers from 
the People's Republic of China,'' dated concurrently with, and 
hereby 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, including the likelihood of continuation or 
recurrence of a countervailable subsidy and the net countervailable 
subsidy rates likely to prevail if the Order were revoked. A list of 
topics 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. A complete version of the Issues and Decision 
Memorandum can be accessed directly at https://access.trade.gov/public/FRNotices/ListLayout.aspx.

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 likely lead to the 
continuation or recurrence of countervailable subsidies at the 
following rates:

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                                                  Subsidy rate (percent
                    Company                            ad valorem)
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Tianjin Magnesium International Co., Ltd./                         21.86
 Tianjin Magnesium Metal Co., Ltd..............
Titan Wind Energy (Suzhou) Co. Ltd. (Titan                         34.81
 Wind), Titan Lianyungang, Metal Product Co.
 Ltd. (Titan Lianyungang), Baotou Titan Wind
 Power Equipment Co., Ltd. (Titan Baotou), and
 Shenyang Titan Metal Co., Ltd., (Titan
 Shenyang) (collectively, Titan Companies).....
All Others.....................................                    28.34
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Administrative Protective Order

    This notice serves as the only reminder to parties subject to 
administrative protective order (APO) of their responsibility 
concerning the destruction of proprietary information disclosed under 
APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305(a). Timely notification of the 
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.

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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: July 16, 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.

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 Likely to Prevail
    3. Nature of the Subsidy
VII. Final Results of Review
VIII. Recommendation

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