Utility Scale Wind Towers From the People's Republic of China and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Final Results of Expedited Second Sunset Review of Antidumping Duty Orders, 65585-65586 [2024-17856]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 155 / Monday, August 12, 2024 / Notices produced in China and assembled and exported from Vietnam; submitted by Accuride Corporation and Maxion Wheels USA LLC (Petitioners); June 3, 2024; ACCESS scope segment ‘‘Vietnam Assembly II.’’ Certain Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Tires from China (A–570–016/C– 570–017); Temporary Spare Tires (Spare Tires); 3 produced in and exported from China; submitted by Logistical Resource Development, Inc. (LRD); June 5, 2024; ACCESS scope segment ‘‘Spare Tires.’’ khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Notification to Interested Parties This list of scope ruling applications is not an identification of scope inquiries that have been initiated. In accordance with 19 CFR 351.225(d)(1), if Commerce has not rejected a scope ruling application nor initiated the scope inquiry within 30 days after the filing of the application, the application will be deemed accepted and a scope inquiry will be deemed initiated the following day—day 31.4 Commerce’s practice generally dictates that where a deadline falls on a weekend, Federal holiday, or other non-business day, the appropriate deadline is the next business day.5 Accordingly, if the 30th day after the filing of the application falls on a non-business day, the next business day will be considered the ‘‘updated’’ 30th day, and if the application is not rejected or a scope inquiry initiated by or on that particular business day, the application will be deemed accepted and a scope inquiry will be deemed initiated on the next business day which follows the ‘‘updated’’ 30th day.6 In accordance with 19 CFR 351.225(m)(2), if there are companion mixers, and buses (‘‘steel wheels’’). The steel wheels that are the subject of this scope ruling application are assembled in Vietnam from wheels parts (a wheel disc and/or rim) that are made in China. 3 The products are pneumatic rubber temporary spare tires for use on passenger motor vehicles in two sizes: T125/80/R18 (125mm wide, 80mm aspect ratio, 18’’ wheel diameter) and T155/85/R18 (155mm wide, 85mm aspect ratio, 18’’ wheel diameter). 4 In accordance with 19 CFR 351.225(d)(2), within 30 days after the filing of a scope ruling application, if Commerce determines that it intends to address the scope issue raised in the application in another segment of the proceeding (such as a circumvention inquiry under 19 CFR 351.226 or a covered merchandise inquiry under 19 CFR 351.227), it will notify the applicant that it will not initiate a scope inquiry, but will instead determine if the product is covered by the scope at issue in that alternative segment. 5 See Notice of Clarification: Application of ‘‘Next Business Day’’ Rule for Administrative Determination Deadlines Pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930, As Amended, 70 FR 24533 (May 10, 2005). 6 This structure maintains the intent of the applicable regulation, 19 CFR 351.225(d)(1), to allow day 30 and day 31 to be separate business days. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:30 Aug 09, 2024 Jkt 262001 AD and CVD orders covering the same merchandise from the same country of origin, the scope inquiry will be conducted on the record of the AD proceeding. Further, please note that pursuant to 19 CFR 351.225(m)(1), Commerce may either apply a scope ruling to all products from the same country with the same relevant physical characteristics, (including chemical, dimensional, and technical characteristics) as the product at issue, on a country-wide basis, regardless of the producer, exporter, or importer of those products, or on a companyspecific basis. For further information on procedures for filing information with Commerce through ACCESS and participating in scope inquiries, please refer to the Filing Instructions section of the Scope Ruling Application Guide, at https:// access.trade.gov/help/Scope_Ruling_ Guidance.pdf. Interested parties, apart from the scope ruling applicant, who wish to participate in a scope inquiry and be added to the public service list for that segment of the proceeding must file an entry of appearance in accordance with 19 CFR 351.103(d)(1) and 19 CFR 351.225(n)(4). Interested parties are advised to refer to the case segment in ACCESS as well as 19 CFR 351.225(f) for further information on the scope inquiry procedures, including the timelines for the submission of comments. Please note that this notice of scope ruling applications filed in AD and CVD proceedings may be published before any potential initiation, or after the initiation, of a given scope inquiry based on a scope ruling application identified in this notice. Therefore, please refer to the case segment on ACCESS to determine whether a scope ruling application has been accepted or rejected and whether a scope inquiry has been initiated. Interested parties who wish to be served scope ruling applications for a particular AD or CVD order may file a request to be included on the annual inquiry service list during the anniversary month of the publication of the AD or CVD order in accordance with 19 CFR 351.225(n) and Commerce’s procedures.7 Interested parties are invited to comment on the completeness of this monthly list of scope ruling applications received by Commerce. Any comments should be submitted to Scot Fullerton, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for AD/CVD Operations, Enforcement and 7 See Scope Ruling Application; Annual Inquiry Service List; and Informational Sessions, 86 FR 53205 (September 27, 2021). PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 65585 Compliance, International Trade Administration, via email to CommerceCLU@trade.gov. This notice of scope ruling applications filed in AD and CVD proceedings is published in accordance with 19 CFR 351.225(d)(3). Dated: August 6, 2024. Scot Fullerton, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations. [FR Doc. 2024–17854 Filed 8–9–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–570–981, A–552–814] Utility Scale Wind Towers From the People’s Republic of China and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Final Results of Expedited Second Sunset Review of Antidumping Duty Orders Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: As a result of this sunset review, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that revocation of the antidumping duty orders on utility scale wind towers (wind towers) from the People’s Republic of China (China) and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Vietnam) would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping at the levels identified in the ‘‘Final Results of Sunset Review’’ section of this notice. DATES: Applicable August 12, 2024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas Martin, AD/CVD Operations, Office IV, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–3936. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: AGENCY: Background On April 1, 2024, Commerce published the initiation of this sunset review 1 of the Orders,2 pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). After initiation, a 1 See Initiation of Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews, 89 FR 22373 (April 1, 2024). 2 See Utility Scale Wind Towers from the People’s Republic of China: Antidumping Duty Order, 78 FR 11146 (February 15, 2013); see also Utility Scale Wind Towers from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Amended Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Antidumping Duty Order, 78 FR 11150 (February 15, 2013) (collectively, Orders). E:\FR\FM\12AUN1.SGM 12AUN1 65586 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 155 / Monday, August 12, 2024 / Notices domestic interested party 3 timely submitted a notice of intent to participate in,4 and an adequate substantive response regarding, the reviews.5 The Coalition claimed domestic interested party status under section 771(9)(C) of the Act as producers of the domestic like product in the United States.6 Commerce did not receive a substantive response from any respondent interested party, nor was a hearing requested. Consequently, on May 22, 2024, Commerce notified the U.S. International Trade Commission that it did not receive an adequate substantive response from any respondent interested parties.7 As a result, pursuant to section 751(c)(3)(B) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.218(e)(1)(ii)(C)(2), Commerce conducted an expedited (120-day) sunset review of the Orders. On July 22, 2024, Commerce tolled certain deadlines in this administrative proceeding by seven days.8 The deadline for the final results is now August 6, 2024. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Scope of the Orders The merchandise covered by the Orders is certain wind towers, whether or not tapered, and sections thereof. Merchandise covered by the Orders is currently classified in the Harmonized Tariff System of the United States (HTSUS) under subheadings 7308.20.002010 or 8502.31.0000.11. Prior to 2011, merchandise covered by the Orders was classified in the HTSUS under subheading 7308.20.0000 and may continue to be to some degree. While the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the subject merchandise is dispositive. For a complete description of the scope of the Order, see the Issues and Decision Memorandum.9 3 The domestic interested party is the Wind Tower Trade Coalition (Coalition), whose individual members are Arcosa Wind Towers, LLC, Broadwind Inc., and Ventower Industries LLC (Ventower). 4 See Coalition’s Letter, ‘‘Notice of Intent to Participate in Sunset Review,’’ dated April 15, 2024. (Note the Coalition also identified Ventower Industries LLC as a domestic producer and interested party.). 5 See Coalition’s Letter, ‘‘Substantive Response to Notice of Initiation of Sunset Review,’’ dated April 30, 2024. 6 Id. 7 See Commerce’s Letter, Sunset Reviews for April 2024,’’ dated May 22, 2024; see also 19 CFR 351.218(e)(1)(ii)(C)(1). 8 See Memorandum, ‘‘Tolling of Deadlines for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Proceedings,’’ dated July 22, 2024. 9 See Memorandum, ‘‘Issues and Decision Memorandum for the Final Results of the Expedited Second Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders on Utility Scale Wind Towers from the VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:30 Aug 09, 2024 Jkt 262001 Analysis of Comments Received All issues raised in this sunset review are addressed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum. A list of topics discussed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum is included in the appendix to this notice. The Issues and Decision Memorandum is a public document and is on file electronically via the 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. Final Results of Sunset Review Pursuant to sections 751(c)(1), 752(c)(1) and (3) of the Act, Commerce determines that revocation of the Orders would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping, and that the magnitude of the dumping margins likely to prevail are weighted-average dumping margins up to 60.02 percent for China and up to 58.54 percent for Vietnam. 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(a). 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 final results and this notice in accordance with sections 751(c), 752(c), and 777(i)(1) of the Act, and 19 CFR 351.218(e)(1)(ii)(C)(2) and 19 CFR 351.221(c)(5)(ii). Dated: August 6, 2024. Scot Fullerton, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations. 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. 2024–17856 Filed 8–9–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [C–580–879] Certain Corrosion-Resistant Steel Products From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results of the Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2022 Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce. AGENCY: The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determines that countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of certain corrosion-resistant steel products (CORE) from the Republic of Korea (Korea). The period of review (POR) is January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022. Additionally, Commerce intends to rescind the review with respect to two companies. SUMMARY: Applicable August 12, 2024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shane Subler or Rachel Accorsi, AD/CVD Operations, Office VIII, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–6241 or (202) 482–3149, respectively. DATES: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background People’s Republic of China and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam,’’ dated concurrently with, and hereby adopted by, this notice (Issues and Decision Memorandum). PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 In July 2023, Commerce received requests for an administrative review of the countervailing duty order on CORE E:\FR\FM\12AUN1.SGM 12AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 155 (Monday, August 12, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 65585-65586]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-17856]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration

[A-570-981, A-552-814]


Utility Scale Wind Towers From the People's Republic of China and 
the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Final Results of Expedited Second 
Sunset Review of Antidumping Duty Orders

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

SUMMARY: As a result of this sunset review, the U.S. Department of 
Commerce (Commerce) finds that revocation of the antidumping duty 
orders on utility scale wind towers (wind towers) from the People's 
Republic of China (China) and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam 
(Vietnam) would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of 
dumping at the levels identified in the ``Final Results of Sunset 
Review'' section of this notice.

DATES: Applicable August 12, 2024.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas Martin, AD/CVD Operations, 
Office IV, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade 
Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue 
NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-3936.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    On April 1, 2024, Commerce published the initiation of this sunset 
review \1\ of the Orders,\2\ pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff 
Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). After initiation, a

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domestic interested party \3\ timely submitted a notice of intent to 
participate in,\4\ and an adequate substantive response regarding, the 
reviews.\5\ The Coalition claimed domestic interested party status 
under section 771(9)(C) of the Act as producers of the domestic like 
product in the United States.\6\ Commerce did not receive a substantive 
response from any respondent interested party, nor was a hearing 
requested. Consequently, on May 22, 2024, Commerce notified the U.S. 
International Trade Commission that it did not receive an adequate 
substantive response from any respondent interested parties.\7\ As a 
result, pursuant to section 751(c)(3)(B) of the Act and 19 CFR 
351.218(e)(1)(ii)(C)(2), Commerce conducted an expedited (120-day) 
sunset review of the Orders. On July 22, 2024, Commerce tolled certain 
deadlines in this administrative proceeding by seven days.\8\ The 
deadline for the final results is now August 6, 2024.
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    \1\ See Initiation of Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews, 89 FR 22373 
(April 1, 2024).
    \2\ See Utility Scale Wind Towers from the People's Republic of 
China: Antidumping Duty Order, 78 FR 11146 (February 15, 2013); see 
also Utility Scale Wind Towers from the Socialist Republic of 
Vietnam: Amended Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair 
Value and Antidumping Duty Order, 78 FR 11150 (February 15, 2013) 
(collectively, Orders).
    \3\ The domestic interested party is the Wind Tower Trade 
Coalition (Coalition), whose individual members are Arcosa Wind 
Towers, LLC, Broadwind Inc., and Ventower Industries LLC (Ventower).
    \4\ See Coalition's Letter, ``Notice of Intent to Participate in 
Sunset Review,'' dated April 15, 2024. (Note the Coalition also 
identified Ventower Industries LLC as a domestic producer and 
interested party.).
    \5\ See Coalition's Letter, ``Substantive Response to Notice of 
Initiation of Sunset Review,'' dated April 30, 2024.
    \6\ Id.
    \7\ See Commerce's Letter, Sunset Reviews for April 2024,'' 
dated May 22, 2024; see also 19 CFR 351.218(e)(1)(ii)(C)(1).
    \8\ See Memorandum, ``Tolling of Deadlines for Antidumping and 
Countervailing Duty Proceedings,'' dated July 22, 2024.
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Scope of the Orders

    The merchandise covered by the Orders is certain wind towers, 
whether or not tapered, and sections thereof. Merchandise covered by 
the Orders is currently classified in the Harmonized Tariff System of 
the United States (HTSUS) under subheadings 7308.20.002010 or 
8502.31.0000.11. Prior to 2011, merchandise covered by the Orders was 
classified in the HTSUS under subheading 7308.20.0000 and may continue 
to be to some degree. While the HTSUS subheadings are provided for 
convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the 
subject merchandise is dispositive. For a complete description of the 
scope of the Order, see the Issues and Decision Memorandum.\9\
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    \9\ See Memorandum, ``Issues and Decision Memorandum for the 
Final Results of the Expedited Second Sunset Reviews of the 
Antidumping Duty Orders on Utility Scale Wind Towers from the 
People's Republic of China and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam,'' 
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. A list of topics discussed in the Issues and 
Decision Memorandum is included in the appendix to this notice. The 
Issues and Decision Memorandum is a public document and is on file 
electronically via the 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.

Final Results of Sunset Review

    Pursuant to sections 751(c)(1), 752(c)(1) and (3) of the Act, 
Commerce determines that revocation of the Orders would likely lead to 
continuation or recurrence of dumping, and that the magnitude of the 
dumping margins likely to prevail are weighted-average dumping margins 
up to 60.02 percent for China and up to 58.54 percent for Vietnam.

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(a). 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 final results and this notice in 
accordance with sections 751(c), 752(c), and 777(i)(1) of the Act, and 
19 CFR 351.218(e)(1)(ii)(C)(2) and 19 CFR 351.221(c)(5)(ii).

    Dated: August 6, 2024.
Scot Fullerton,
Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing 
Duty Operations.

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

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