Silicomanganese From the People's Republic of China and Ukraine: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Orders, 88728-88729 [2024-26027]

Download as PDF 88728 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 217 / Friday, November 8, 2024 / Notices Final Results of Sunset Reviews DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Pursuant to sections 751(c)(1) and 752(c)(1) and (3) of the Act, we determine that revocation of the Orders would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping and that the magnitude of the margins likely to prevail would be up to 108.60 percent for China and 10.77 percent for Thailand.9 International Trade Administration Administrative Protective Order This notice serves as the only 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). 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 the terms of an APO is a violation which is subject to sanction. Notification to Interested Parties Dated: November 4, 2024. Abdelali Elouaradia, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. 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. 2024–26026 Filed 11–7–24; 8:45 am] ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P 9 See Orders, 84 FR at 41704. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:38 Nov 07, 2024 Jkt 265001 Silicomanganese From the People’s Republic of China and Ukraine: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Orders Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: As a result of the determinations by the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) that revocation of the antidumping duty (AD) orders on silicomanganese from the People’s Republic of China and Ukraine would likely lead to the continuation or recurrence of dumping, and material injury to an industry in the United States, Commerce is publishing a notice of continuation of these AD orders. AGENCY: DATES: Applicable November 1, 2024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Commerce is issuing and publishing these final results and notice in accordance with sections 751(c), 752(c), and 777(i)(1) of the Act, and 19 CFR 351.221(c)(5)(ii). Appendix [A–570–828, A–823–805] Blair Hood, 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) 482–8329. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On December 22, 1994, and August 21, 2001, Commerce published in the Federal Register the AD orders on product from the People’s Republic of China and Ukraine.1 On November 1, 2023, the ITC instituted,2 and Commerce initiated,3 the fifth sunset review of the Orders, pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). As a result of its reviews, Commerce determined that revocation of the Orders would likely lead to the continuation or recurrence of dumping, and therefore, notified the ITC of the magnitude of the margins of dumping likely to prevail should the Orders be revoked.4 1 See Silicomanganese from the People’s Republic of China (PRC): Antidumping Duty Order, 59 FR 66003 (December 22, 1994); and Suspension Agreement on Silicomanganese from Ukraine; Termination of Suspension Agreement and Notice of Antidumping Duty Order, 66 FR 43838 (August 21, 2001) (collectively, Orders). 2 See Silicomanganese from China and Ukraine; Institution of Full Five-Year Reviews, 88 FR 75029 (November 1, 2023). 3 See Initiation of Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews, 88 FR 74977 (November 1, 2023). 4 See Silicomanganese from the People’s Republic of China and Ukraine: Final Results of the Expedited Fifth Sunset Review of the Antidumping PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 On November 1, 2024, the ITC published its determination, pursuant to sections 751(c) and 752(a) of the Act, that revocation of the Orders would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to an industry in the United States within a reasonably foreseeable time.5 Scope of the Orders The product covered by the Orders is silicomanganese. Silicomanganese, which is sometimes called ferrosilicon manganese, is a ferroalloy composed principally of manganese, silicon, and iron, and normally contains much smaller proportions of minor elements, such as carbon, phosphorus, and sulfur. Silicomanganese generally contains by weight not less than 4 percent iron, more than 30 percent manganese, more than 8 percent silicon, and not more than 3 percent phosphorous. All compositions, forms, and sizes of silicomanganese are included within the scope of these orders, including silicomanganese slag, fines, and briquettes. Silicomanganese is used primarily in steel production as a source of both silicon and manganese. The merchandise subject to the Orders is currently classifiable under subheading 7202.30.0000 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). Some merchandise may also be imported under subheading 7202.99.5040. Although HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and U.S. Customs purposes, they do not define the scope of the Orders; rather, the written description of the subject merchandise is dispositive. Continuation of the Orders As a result of the determinations by Commerce and the ITC that revocation of the Orders would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping and material injury to an industry in the United States, pursuant to section 751(d)(2) of the Act, Commerce hereby orders the continuation of the Orders. U.S. Customs and Border Protection will continue to collect AD cash deposits at the rates in effect at the time of entry for all imports of subject merchandise. The effective date of the continuation of the Orders will be November 1, 2024.6 Pursuant to section 751(c)(2) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.218(c)(2), Commerce intends to initiate the next five-year reviews of the Orders not later Duty Orders, 89 FR 16533 (March 7, 2024), and accompanying Issues and Decision Memorandum. 5 See Silicomanganese from China and Ukraine, 89 FR 87412 (November 1, 2024) (ITC Final Determination). 6 See ITC Final Determination. E:\FR\FM\08NON1.SGM 08NON1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 217 / Friday, November 8, 2024 / Notices than 30 days prior to fifth anniversary of the date of the last determination by the ITC. Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–3902. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Administrative Protective Order (APO) This notice also serves as a final reminder to parties subject to an APO of their responsibility concerning the return or destruction of proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3), which continues to govern business proprietary information in this segment of the proceeding. 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 violation which is subject to sanction. Background Notification to Interested Parties These five-year (sunset) reviews and this notice are in accordance with sections 751(c) and 751(d)(2) of the Act and published in accordance with section 777(i) of the Act, and 19 CFR 351.218(f)(4). Dated: November 4, 2024. Abdelali Elouaradia, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. [FR Doc. 2024–26027 Filed 11–7–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–570–972, A–583–848] Stilbenic Optical Brightening Agents From the People’s Republic of China and Taiwan: Final Results of the Expedited Second Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department Commerce. SUMMARY: As a result of these expedited sunset reviews, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that revocation of the antidumping duty orders on stilbenic optical brightening agents (OBAs) from the People’s Republic of China (China) and Taiwan would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping at the levels indicated in the ‘‘Final Results of Expedited Sunset Reviews’’ section of this notice. DATES: Applicable November 8, 2024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joshua Weiner, AD/CVD Operations, Office I, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 AGENCY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:38 Nov 07, 2024 Jkt 265001 In 2012, Commerce published in the Federal Register the orders with respect to OBAs from the China and Taiwan.1 On July 1, 2024, Commerce published in the Federal Register the initiation of the second sunset reviews of the Orders on OBAs from China and Taiwan, in accordance with section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act).2 On July 15, 2024, we received a timely notice of intent to participate in these sunset reviews from Archroma U.S. Inc. (Archroma), a domestic interested party, pursuant to 19 CFR 351.218(d)(1)(i).3 Archroma claimed interested party status under section 771(9)(C) of the Act as a manufacturer of a domestic like product in the United States. On July 23, 2024, Archroma provided complete substantive responses for these reviews within the 30-day deadline as specified in 19 CFR 351.2218(d)(3)(i).4 Commerce did not receive substantive responses from respondent interested parties. On August 21, 2024, Commerce notified the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) that it did not receive an adequate substantive response from other interested parties.5 As a result, in accordance with section 751(c)(3)(B) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.218(e)(1)(ii)(C)(2), Commerce conducted expedited, i.e., 120-day, sunset reviews of the Orders. On July 22, 2024, Commerce tolled certain deadlines in this administrative proceeding by seven days.6 The deadline for these final results is November 5, 2024. Scope of the Orders The product covered by the Orders are OBAs. For a full description of the 1 See Certain Stilbenic Optical Brightening Agents from the People’s Republic of China: Amended Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Antidumping Duty Order, 77 FR 27423 (May 10, 2012); and Certain Stilbenic Optical Brightening Agents from Taiwan: Amended Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Antidumping Duty Order, 77 FR 27419 (May 10, 2012) (collectively, Orders). 2 See Initiation of Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews, 89 FR 54435 (July 1, 2024) (Initiation Notice). 3 See Archroma’s Letters, ‘‘Notice of Intent to Participate,’’ dated July 15, 2024. 4 See Archroma’s Letters, ‘‘Substantive Response,’’ dated July 23, 2024. 5 See Commerce’s Letter, ‘‘Sunset Reviews for July 2024,’’ dated August 21, 2024. 6 See Memorandum, ‘‘Tolling of Deadlines for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Proceedings,’’ dated July 22, 2024. PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 88729 scope of the Orders, see the Issues and Decision Memorandum.7 Analysis of the Comments Received All issues raised in these sunset reviews, including the likelihood of continuation or recurrence of dumping in the event of revocation of the Orders and the magnitude of the margins of dumping likely to prevail if the Orders were to be revoked, are addressed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum. 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. 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 Reviews Pursuant to sections 751(c)(1) and 752(c)(1) and (3) of the Act, Commerce determines that revocation of the Orders would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping and that the magnitude of the margins of dumping likely to prevail would be margins up to 106.17 percent for China and up to 6.19 percent for Taiwan. Administrative Protective Order This notice serves as the only 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). 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 violation which is subject to sanction. Notification to Interested Parties We are issuing and publishing these final results 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). 7 See Memorandum, ‘‘Issues and Decision Memorandum for the Final Results of the Expedited Second Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders on Stilbenic Optical Brightening Agents from the People’s Republic of China and Taiwan,’’ dated concurrently with, and hereby adopted by, this notice (Issues and Decision Memorandum). E:\FR\FM\08NON1.SGM 08NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 217 (Friday, November 8, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 88728-88729]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-26027]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration

[A-570-828, A-823-805]


Silicomanganese From the People's Republic of China and Ukraine: 
Continuation of Antidumping Duty Orders

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

SUMMARY: As a result of the determinations by the U.S. Department of 
Commerce (Commerce) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) 
that revocation of the antidumping duty (AD) orders on silicomanganese 
from the People's Republic of China and Ukraine would likely lead to 
the continuation or recurrence of dumping, and material injury to an 
industry in the United States, Commerce is publishing a notice of 
continuation of these AD orders.

DATES: Applicable November 1, 2024.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Blair Hood, 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) 482-8329.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    On December 22, 1994, and August 21, 2001, Commerce published in 
the Federal Register the AD orders on product from the People's 
Republic of China and Ukraine.\1\ On November 1, 2023, the ITC 
instituted,\2\ and Commerce initiated,\3\ the fifth sunset review of 
the Orders, pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as 
amended (the Act). As a result of its reviews, Commerce determined that 
revocation of the Orders would likely lead to the continuation or 
recurrence of dumping, and therefore, notified the ITC of the magnitude 
of the margins of dumping likely to prevail should the Orders be 
revoked.\4\
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    \1\ See Silicomanganese from the People's Republic of China 
(PRC): Antidumping Duty Order, 59 FR 66003 (December 22, 1994); and 
Suspension Agreement on Silicomanganese from Ukraine; Termination of 
Suspension Agreement and Notice of Antidumping Duty Order, 66 FR 
43838 (August 21, 2001) (collectively, Orders).
    \2\ See Silicomanganese from China and Ukraine; Institution of 
Full Five-Year Reviews, 88 FR 75029 (November 1, 2023).
    \3\ See Initiation of Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews, 88 FR 74977 
(November 1, 2023).
    \4\ See Silicomanganese from the People's Republic of China and 
Ukraine: Final Results of the Expedited Fifth Sunset Review of the 
Antidumping Duty Orders, 89 FR 16533 (March 7, 2024), and 
accompanying Issues and Decision Memorandum.
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    On November 1, 2024, the ITC published its determination, pursuant 
to sections 751(c) and 752(a) of the Act, that revocation of the Orders 
would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to 
an industry in the United States within a reasonably foreseeable 
time.\5\
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    \5\ See Silicomanganese from China and Ukraine, 89 FR 87412 
(November 1, 2024) (ITC Final Determination).
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Scope of the Orders

    The product covered by the Orders is silicomanganese. 
Silicomanganese, which is sometimes called ferrosilicon manganese, is a 
ferroalloy composed principally of manganese, silicon, and iron, and 
normally contains much smaller proportions of minor elements, such as 
carbon, phosphorus, and sulfur. Silicomanganese generally contains by 
weight not less than 4 percent iron, more than 30 percent manganese, 
more than 8 percent silicon, and not more than 3 percent phosphorous. 
All compositions, forms, and sizes of silicomanganese are included 
within the scope of these orders, including silicomanganese slag, 
fines, and briquettes. Silicomanganese is used primarily in steel 
production as a source of both silicon and manganese.
    The merchandise subject to the Orders is currently classifiable 
under subheading 7202.30.0000 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the 
United States (HTSUS). Some merchandise may also be imported under 
subheading 7202.99.5040. Although HTSUS subheadings are provided for 
convenience and U.S. Customs purposes, they do not define the scope of 
the Orders; rather, the written description of the subject merchandise 
is dispositive.

Continuation of the Orders

    As a result of the determinations by Commerce and the ITC that 
revocation of the Orders would likely lead to continuation or 
recurrence of dumping and material injury to an industry in the United 
States, pursuant to section 751(d)(2) of the Act, Commerce hereby 
orders the continuation of the Orders. U.S. Customs and Border 
Protection will continue to collect AD cash deposits at the rates in 
effect at the time of entry for all imports of subject merchandise.
    The effective date of the continuation of the Orders will be 
November 1, 2024.\6\ Pursuant to section 751(c)(2) of the Act and 19 
CFR 351.218(c)(2), Commerce intends to initiate the next five-year 
reviews of the Orders not later

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than 30 days prior to fifth anniversary of the date of the last 
determination by the ITC.
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    \6\ See ITC Final Determination.
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Administrative Protective Order (APO)

    This notice also serves as a final reminder to parties subject to 
an APO of their responsibility concerning the return or destruction of 
proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 
351.305(a)(3), which continues to govern business proprietary 
information in this segment of the proceeding. 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 violation which 
is subject to sanction.

Notification to Interested Parties

    These five-year (sunset) reviews and this notice are in accordance 
with sections 751(c) and 751(d)(2) of the Act and published in 
accordance with section 777(i) of the Act, and 19 CFR 351.218(f)(4).

    Dated: November 4, 2024.
Abdelali Elouaradia,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2024-26027 Filed 11-7-24; 8:45 am]
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