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Modification to Regulation Concerning the Revocation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders
The Department of Commerce (the Department) is amending its regulations concerning the revocation of antidumping and countervailing duty orders in whole or in part, and the termination of suspended antidumping and countervailing duty investigations. This rule eliminates the provision for revocation of an antidumping or countervailing duty order with respect to individual exporters or producers based on those individual exporters or producers having received antidumping rates of zero for three consecutive years, or countervailing duty rates of zero for five consecutive years.
North American Free-Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Article 1904 Binational Panel Reviews
On May 11, 2012, the binational panel issued its decision in the review of the final results of the 2005/2006 antidumping administrative review made by the U.S. Department of Commerce, respecting Carbon and Certain Alloy Steel Wire Rod from Canada, NAFTA Secretariat File Number USA-CDA-2008-1904-02. The binational panel affirmed in part and remanded in part the U.S. Department of Commerce's determination. Copies of the panel decision are available from the U.S. Section of the NAFTA Secretariat.
Meeting of the President's Export Council
The President's Export Council will hold a meeting to discuss topics and provide recommendations related to the National Export Initiative and export promotion.
Export Trade Certificate of Review
The U.S. Department of Commerce issued an amended Export Trade Certificate of Review Alaska Longline Cod Commission (``ALCC'') on May 7, 2012. This is the second amendment to the Certificate. The Alaska Longline Cod Commission's (``ALCC'') original Certificate was issued on May 13, 2010 (75 FR 29514, May 26, 2010).
Lightweight Thermal Paper From Germany: Notice of Amended Final Results of the 2009-2010 Antidumping Duty Administrative Review
On April 9, 2012, the Department of Commerce (the Department) published its final results of the 2009-2010 administrative review for lightweight thermal paper (LWTP) from Germany for the period from November 1, 2009, through October 31, 2010. We are amending our final results to correct a ministerial error made to the weighted average dumping margin with respect to Papierfabrik August Koehler AG (Koehler), pursuant to section 751(h) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act).
Fresh Garlic From the People's Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order
As a result of the determination by the Department of Commerce (``the Department'') and the International Trade Commission (``ITC'') that revocation of the antidumping duty order on fresh garlic from the People's Republic of China (``PRC'') would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping and of material injury to an industry in the United States within a reasonably foreseeable time, the Department is publishing notice of the continuation of the antidumping duty order.
Initiation of Five-Year (“Sunset”) Review; Correction
On May 1, 2012, the Department of Commerce (``the Department'') published a notice in the Federal Register that incorrectly identified the antidumping duty order for which a five-year review (``Sunset Review'') was being initiated.\1\ This notice is a correction.
Certain Steel Nails From the United Arab Emirates: Amended Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Antidumping Duty Order
Based on affirmative final determinations by the Department of Commerce (the Department) and the International Trade Commission (ITC), the Department is issuing an antidumping duty order on certain steel nails (nails) from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In addition, the Department is amending its final determination to correct certain ministerial errors.
Certain Large Diameter Carbon and Alloy Seamless Standard, Line, and Pressure Pipe (Over 41/2
On March 5, 2012, the Department of Commerce (``Department'') published its preliminary results of the administrative review of the antidumping duty order on certain large diameter carbon and alloy seamless standard, line, and pressure pipe (over 4\1/2\ inches) from Japan. The review covers four manufacturers/exporters: JFE Steel Corporation (``JFE''); Nippon Steel Corporation (``Nippon''); NKK Tubes (``NKK''); and Sumitomo Metal Industries, Ltd. (``SMI''). The period of review (``POR'') is June 1, 2010, through May 31, 2011. No parties commented on the preliminary results; thus, the final results do not differ from the preliminary results. We will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (``CBP'') to assess antidumping duties on all appropriate entries.
Certain Stilbenic Optical Brightening Agents From Taiwan: Amended Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Antidumping Duty Order
Based on affirmative final determinations by the Department of Commerce (the Department) and the International Trade Commission (ITC), the Department is issuing an antidumping duty order on certain stilbenic optical brightening agents (stilbenic OBAs) from Taiwan. In addition, the Department is amending its final determination to correct a ministerial error.
Certain Corrosion-Resistant Carbon Steel Flat Products From Korea: Final Results of Expedited Five-Year (“Sunset”) Review of the Countervailing Duty Order
On January 3, 2012, the Department of Commerce (``the Department'') published in the Federal Register the notice of initiation of the third five-year sunset review of the countervailing duty order on certain corrosion-resistant carbon steel flat products (``CORE'') from the Republic of Korea (``Korea''), pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (``the Act''). See Initiation of Five-Year (``Sunset'') Review, 77 FR 85 (January 3, 2012) (``Third Sunset Review''. On the basis of a notice of intent to participate and an adequate substantive response filed on behalf of domestic interested parties, and an inadequate response from respondent interested parties (in this case, no response), the Department has conducted an expedited sunset review of this order pursuant to section 751(c)(3)(B) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.218(e)(1)(ii)(B). As a result of this sunset review, the Department finds that revocation of the countervailing duty order is likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of a countervailable subsidy at the level indicated in the ``Final Results of Review'' section of this notice.
Floor-Standing, Metal-Top Ironing Tables and Certain Parts Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review
In response to a request from Home Products International (the Petitioner in this proceeding), the Department of Commerce (the Department) is conducting an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on floor-standing, metal-top ironing tables and certain parts thereof (ironing tables) from the People's Republic of China (PRC). The period of review (POR) is August 1, 2010, through July 31, 2011. The review covers one respondent Foshan Shunde Yongjian Housewares & Hardware Co., Ltd. (Foshan Shunde). As discussed below, we have preliminarily determined that Foshan Shunde is part of the PRC- wide entity and that the entity has failed to cooperate to the best of its ability. We are, therefore, applying adverse facts available (AFA) to the PRC-wide entity, which includes Foshan Shunde. If these preliminary results are adopted in our final results, we will instruct the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to assess antidumping duties on entries of the subject merchandise during the POR.
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
Based on affirmative final determinations by the Department of Commerce (the ``Department'') and the International Trade Commission (``ITC''), the Department is issuing an antidumping duty order on certain stilbenic optical brightening agents (``stilbenic OBAs'') from the People's Republic of China (``PRC''). In addition, the Department is amending its final determination to correct a ministerial error.
Certain Frozen Fish Fillets From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Final Results of the New Shipper Review
On December 13, 2011, the Department of Commerce (``Department'') published in the Federal Register the preliminary results of the new shipper review of the antidumping duty order on certain frozen fish fillets (``frozen fish fillets'') from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (``Vietnam'').\1\ We gave interested parties an opportunity to comment on the Preliminary Results and, based upon our analysis of the comments and information received, we made changes to the margin calculation for the final results of this new shipper review. The final weighted-average margins are listed below in the ``Final Results of Review'' section of this notice. The period of review (``POR'') is August 1, 2010, through January 31, 2011.
Certain Tissue Paper Products From the People's Republic of China: Notice of Initiation of Anticircumvention Inquiry
In response to a request from Seaman Paper Company of Massachusetts, Inc. (the petitioner), the Department of Commerce (the Department) is initiating an anticircumvention inquiry to determine whether certain imports of tissue paper products from India are circumventing the antidumping duty order on certain tissue paper products (tissue paper) from the People's Republic of China (PRC).\1\
Certain Steel Threaded Rod From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of the Administrative Review, Intent To Rescind, and Rescission, in Part
The Department of Commerce (``Department'') is conducting the second administrative review of the antidumping duty order on certain steel threaded rod (``steel threaded rod'') from the People's Republic of China (``PRC'') for the period of review (``POR'') April 1, 2010, through March 31, 2011. As discussed below, we preliminarily determine that sales have been made below normal value (``NV''). If these preliminary results are adopted in our final results of review, we will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (``CBP'') to assess antidumping duties on all appropriate entries of subject merchandise during the period of review.
The Manufacturing Council: Teleconference Meeting of the Manufacturing Council
This notice sets forth the schedule and agenda for an open teleconference meeting of the Manufacturing Council (Council). The agenda may change to accommodate Council business. The final agenda will be posted on the Department of Commerce Web site for the Council at https://trade.gov/manufacturingcouncil, at least one week in advance of the teleconference.
The Manufacturing Council: Work Session of the Manufacturing Council
This notice sets forth the schedule and agenda for an open work session of the Manufacturing Council (Council). The agenda may change to accommodate Council work. The final agenda will be posted on the Department of Commerce Web site for the Council at https:// trade.gov/manufacturingcouncil.
High Pressure Steel Cylinders From the People's Republic of China: Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination
The Department of Commerce (the Department) determines that countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of high pressure steel cylinders (steel cylinders) from the People's Republic of China (the PRC). For information on the estimated subsidy rates, see the ``Suspension of Liquidation'' section, below.
High Pressure Steel Cylinders From the People's Republic of China: Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value
On December 15, 2011, the Department of Commerce (``Department'') published the Preliminary Determination of sales at less than fair value (``LTFV'') in the antidumping investigation of high pressure steel cylinders from the People's Republic of China (``PRC'').\1\ The period of investigation (``POI'') is October 1, 2010, through March 31, 2011. Based on its analysis of the comments received, the Department has made changes to its Preliminary Determination. The Department continues to find that high pressure steel cylinders from the PRC are being, or are likely to be, sold in the United States at LTFV, as provided in section 735 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (``Act''). The estimated margins of sales at LTFV are shown in the ``Final Determination Margins'' section of this notice.
Certain New Pneumatic Off-the-Road Tires From the People's Republic of China: Initiation of New Shipper Review
The Department of Commerce (the ``Department'') has determined that a request for a new shipper review of the antidumping duty order on certain new pneumatic off-the-road tires (``tires'') from the People's Republic of China (``PRC''), received on March 30, 2012, meets the statutory and regulatory requirements for initiation. The period of review (``POR'') of this new shipper review is September 1, 2011, through February 29, 2012.
Frontseating Service Valves From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of the 2010-2011 Antidumping Duty Administrative Review
In response to requests from interested parties, the Department of Commerce (``the Department'') is conducting an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on frontseating service valves (``FSVs'') from the People's Republic of China (``PRC''), covering the period April 1, 2010 through March 31, 2011. We have preliminarily determined that neither respondent in this administrative review, Zhejiang DunAn Hetian Metal Co., Ltd. (``DunAn'') or Zhejiang Sanhua Co., Ltd. (``Sanhua'') made sales in the United States at prices below normal value (``NV'') during the period of review (``POR''). We invite interested parties to comment on these preliminary results. Parties who submit comments are requested to submit with each argument a summary of the argument. We intend to issue the final results no later than 120 days from the date of publication of this notice, pursuant to section 751(a)(3)(A) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (``the Act'').
Certain Activated Carbon From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of the Fourth Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, and Intent To Rescind in Part
The Department of Commerce (``Department'') is conducting the fourth administrative review of the antidumping duty order on certain activated carbon from the People's Republic of China (``PRC'') for the period April 1, 2010, through March 31, 2011. The Department has preliminarily determined that sales have been made below normal value (``NV'') by certain respondents examined in this administrative review. If these preliminary results are adopted in our final results of this review, the Department will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (``CBP'') to assess antidumping duties on all appropriate entries of subject merchandise during the period of review.
North American Free Trade Agreement, Article 1904 NAFTA Panel Reviews; First Request for Panel Review
On April 24, 2012, Samsung Electronics Mexico S.A. de C.V. filed a First Request for Panel Review with the United States Section of the NAFTA Secretariat pursuant to Article 1904 of the North American Free Trade Agreement. On April 25, 2012, an additional Request was filed on behalf of LG Electronics Monterrey Mexico, S.A. de C.V. and its affiliate, LG Electronics USA, Inc. (collectively, ``LG). Panel Review was requested of the U.S. Department of Commerce's final determination regarding Bottom Mount Combination Refrigerator-Freezers from Mexico: Final Results of the January 1, 2010December 31, 2010 Antidumping Duty Administration Review. This determination was published in the Federal Register (77 FR 17422), on March 26, 2012. The NAFTA Secretariat has assigned Case Number USA-MEX-2012-1904-02 to this request.
Civil Nuclear Trade Advisory Committee (CINTAC) Public Meeting
This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda of a meeting of the CINTAC.
Subsidy Programs Provided by Countries Exporting Softwood Lumber and Softwood Lumber Products to the United States; Request for Comment
The Department of Commerce (Department) seeks public comment on any subsidies, including stumpage subsidies, provided by certain countries exporting softwood lumber or softwood lumber products to the United States during the period July 1 through December 31, 2011.
Modification to Content Published by Import Administration in the Federal Register
Due to the mounting costs of publishing notices in the Federal Register and widespread access to the internet, Import Administration intends to modify the manner in which its determinations in antidumping and countervailing duty proceedings are made available to the public. The content of many of Import Administration's Federal Register notices will be reduced, with much of the information previously included in our Federal Register notices being made available to the public in separate memoranda published on Import Administration's Web site. Extension notices for preliminary and final results of reviews and certain other notices will no longer be published in the Federal Register.
Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled Into Modules, From the People's Republic of China: Alignment of Final Countervailing Duty Determination With Final Antidumping Duty Determination
The Department of Commerce (the Department) is aligning the final determination in this countervailing duty (CVD) investigation of crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled into modules (solar cells) from the People's Republic of China (PRC) with the final determination in the companion antidumping duty (AD) investigation.
Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews and Request for Revocation in Part
The Department of Commerce (``the Department'') has received requests to conduct administrative reviews of various antidumping and countervailing duty orders and findings with March anniversary dates. In accordance with the Department's regulations, we are initiating those administrative reviews.
Seamless Refined Copper Pipe and Tube From Mexico: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty New Shipper Review
The Department of Commerce (the Department) is conducting a new shipper review of the antidumping duty order on seamless refined copper pipe and tube from Mexico for the period November 22, 2010, through April 30, 2011, in response to a request from GD Affiliates S. de R.L. de C.V. (GD Affiliates). We preliminarily find that the U.S. sales of subject merchandise produced and exported by Golden Dragon \1\ were not sold below normal value (NV). If these preliminary results are adopted in our final results, the Department will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to collect cash deposits of zero percent and to liquidate without regard to antidumping duties any entries for which the assessment rate is zero or de minimis. See the ``Assessment Rate'' section of this notice. Interested parties are invited to comment on these preliminary results. See the ``Preliminary Results of New Shipper Review'' section of this notice.
Brass Sheet and Strip From France, Italy, Germany and Japan: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Orders
As a result of the determinations by the Department of Commerce (the ``Department'') that revocation of the antidumping duty (``AD'') orders on brass sheet and strip from France, Germany, Italy and Japan would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping, and the determinations by the International Trade Commission (the ``ITC'') that revocation of the AD orders would likely lead to a continuation or recurrence of material injury to an industry in the United States, the Department is publishing this notice of the continuation of the AD orders.
Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Client Focus Groups and Qualitative Interviews
The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
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