International Trade Administration February 2015 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Circular Welded Carbon Quality Steel Pipe From the People's Republic of China: Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2013-2014
The Department of Commerce (``the Department'') is rescinding the administrative review of the antidumping duty order on circular welded carbon quality steel pipe from the People's Republic of China (``PRC'') for the period July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2014.
Certain Cased Pencils From the People's Republic of China: Notice of Initiation and Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Changed Circumstances Review
The Department of Commerce (the Department) has received information sufficient to warrant initiation of a changed circumstances review of the antidumping duty order on certain cased pencils (pencils) from the People's Republic of China (PRC).\1\ Based upon the request, the Department is initiating a changed circumstances review (CCR) to determine whether pencils exported by Beijing FILA Dixon Stationery Co., Ltd.\2\ (Beijing Dixon) continue not to be subject to the Order. In response to the request, and pursuant to section 751(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), 19 CFR 351.216, and 19 CFR 351.221(c)(3), the Department preliminarily determines that Beijing Dixon, after the changed circumstances, is the successor-in-interest to Beijing Dixon at the time of the Revocation, such that the revocation of the antidumping duty order with respect to Beijing Dixon \3\ continues to apply to Beijing Dixon as currently structured. We invite interested parties to comment on these preliminary results.
Trade Mission to South Africa, Kenya and Mozambique
The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration is replacing a notice published June 14, 2014, at 79 FR 36290, for the Trade Mission to South Africa and Mozambique, With an Optional Stop in Kenya; February 23-27, 2015.
Polyethylene Terephthalate Film, Sheet, and Strip From Taiwan: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2012-2013
On August 21, 2014, the Department of Commerce (``the Department'') published its preliminary results of the administrative review of the antidumping duty order on polyethylene terephthalate film, sheet, and strip (PET film) from Taiwan.\1\ Based upon our analysis of the comments received, we have made no changes to the margin calculations for these final results and continue to determine that Nan Ya Plastics Corporation (``Nan Ya'') made sales of subject merchandise to the United States at below normal value. The final dumping margin is listed below in the ``Final Results of Review'' section of this notice.
Export Trade Certificate of Review
The Office of Trade and Economic Analysis (``OTEA'') of the International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce, has received an application to amend an Export Trade Certificate of Review (``Certificate''). This notice summarizes the proposed amendment and requests comments relevant to whether the amended Certificate should be issued.
Ball Bearings and Parts Thereof From the United Kingdom: Amended Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2010-2011
The Department of Commerce (the Department) is amending its final results in the administrative review of the antidumping duty order on ball bearings and parts thereof from the United Kingdom for the period May 1, 2010, through April 30, 2011, to correct a ministerial error.
Certain New Pneumatic Off-the-Road Tires From the People's Republic of China: Partial Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2013-2014
On October 30, 2014, the Department of Commerce (``Department'') initiated an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on new pneumatic off-the-road tires (``OTR tires'') from the People's Republic of China (``PRC'') for 12 companies.\1\ Based on timely withdrawal of requests for review, we are now rescinding this administrative review with respect to Double Coin Holdings Ltd., Guizhou Tyre Co., Ltd., and Guizhou Tyre Import and Export Co., Ltd.
Renewable Energy And Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee
The Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee (RE&EEAC) will hold a meeting on Wednesday, March 12, 2015 at the Department of Commerce Herbert C. Hoover Building in Washington, DC. The meeting is open to the public and interested parties are requested to contact the Department of Commerce in advance of the meeting.
Export Trade Certificate of Review
The Office of Trade and Economic Analysis (``OTEA'') of the International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce, issued an Export Trade Certificate of Review (``Certificate'') to JDE USA LLC on January 28, 2015.
Uncovered Innerspring Units From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2013-2014
The Department of Commerce (``the Department'') is conducting an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on uncovered innerspring units (``innerspring units'') from the People's Republic of China (``PRC''). The period of review is February 1, 2013, through January 31, 2014. The review covers two exporters of subject merchandise: Comfort Coil Technology Sdn Bhd (``Comfort Coil'') and Creative Furniture & Bedding Manufacturing (``Creative Furniture''). The Department preliminarily determines that Comfort Coil had no shipments of subject merchandise during the POR. The Department also preliminarily determines that Creative Furniture did not cooperate to the best of its ability and is, therefore, applying adverse facts available (``AFA'') to Creative Furniture's PRC-origin merchandise. Interested parties are invited to comment on these preliminary results.
Cyber Security Business Development Mission to Poland and Romania May 11-15, 2015
The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, is amending the Notice published at 79 FR 58746 (September 30, 2014), regarding the executive-led Cyber Security Business Development Mission to Poland and Romania, scheduled for May 11-15, 2015, to announce new leadership in the trade mission and to extend the date of the application deadline from March 1, 2015 to the new deadline of March 13, 2015.
Ferrovanadium From the People's Republic of China and the Republic of South Africa: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Orders
As a result of determinations by the Department of Commerce (the ``Department'') and the International Trade Commission (the ``ITC'') that revocation of the antidumping duty orders on ferrovanadium from the People's Republic of China (``PRC'') and the Republic of South Africa (``South Africa'') would likely lead to a continuation or recurrence of dumping and material injury to an industry in the United States, the Department is publishing a notice of continuation of these antidumping duty orders.
Certain Pasta From Italy: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2012-2013
On August 25, 2014, the Department of Commerce (the Department) published the Preliminary Results of the antidumping duty administrative review of certain pasta from Italy and provided interested parties an opportunity to comment.\1\ The review initially covered two mandatory respondents, Molino e Pastificio Tomasello S.p.A. (Tomasello), and Rummo,\2\ and eight non-selected companies.\3\ We rescinded the review with respect to Alica and Lensi in the Preliminary Results.\4\ The period of review (POR) is July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013. As a result of our analysis of the comments and information received, these final results differ from the Preliminary Results. For the final weighted-average dumping margin, see the ``Final Results of Review'' section below.
Steel Wire Garment Hangers From the People's Republic of China; 2013-2014; Partial Rescission of the Sixth Antidumping Duty Administrative Review
On November 28, 2014, the Department of Commerce (``Department'') published a notice of initiation of an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on steel wire garment hangers from the People's Republic of China (``PRC'') based on multiple timely requests for an administrative review. The review covers 42 companies. Based on withdrawals of the requests for review of certain companies from M&B Metal Products Co., Ltd. (``Petitioner''), and Hangzhou Yingqing Material Co. Ltd (``Yingqing Material''), we are now rescinding this administrative review with respect to 35 companies.
Certain Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Products From the People's Republic of China: Antidumping Duty Order; and Amended Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination and Countervailing Duty Order
Based on affirmative final determinations by the Department of Commerce (the Department) and the International Trade Commission (the ITC), the Department is issuing antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders on certain crystalline silicon photovoltaic products (certain solar products) from the People's Republic of China (the PRC). Also, as explained in this notice, the Department is amending its final affirmative CVD determination to correct an error regarding the inclusion of a subsidy program that was not properly reflected on the record of the CVD investigation.
Certain Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Products From Taiwan: Antidumping Duty Order
Based on affirmative final determinations by the Department of Commerce (the ``Department'') and the International Trade Commission (the ``ITC''), the Department is issuing an antidumping duty (``AD'') order on certain crystalline silicon photovoltaic products (``certain solar products'') from Taiwan.
Barium Carbonate From the People's Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order
As a result of the determinations by the Department of Commerce (the ``Department'') and the International Trade Commission (the ``ITC'') that revocation of the antidumping duty (``AD'') order on barium carbonate from the People's Republic of China (``PRC'') would likely lead to a continuation or recurrence of dumping and material injury to an industry in the United States, the Department is publishing a notice of continuation of the antidumping duty order.
Low Enriched Uranium from France: Initiation of Expedited Changed Circumstances Review, and Preliminary Results of Changed Circumstances Review
Pursuant to section 751(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), and 19 CFR 351.216 and 351.221(c)(3), the Department of Commerce (the Department) is initiating a changed circumstances review (CCR) of the antidumping duty order on low-enriched uranium (LEU) from France with respect to Eurodif SA and AREVA Inc. (collectively, AREVA). Moreover, the Department has determined that it is appropriate to conduct this CCR on an expedited basis. We invite interested parties to comment on these preliminary results.
Request for Applicants for Appointment to the United States Section of the United States-Turkey Business Council; Amendment
This notice amends the Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration Notice of Request for Applicants for Appointment to the United States Section of the United States-Turkey Business Council (Council) of February 2, 2015 (80 FR 5511) to revise the eligibility criteria to permit federally-registered lobbyists to apply for appointment to the Council. The Department of Commerce recently revised its policy regarding appointment of federally-registered lobbyists to Department advisory committees and related entities following a policy clarification by the Office of Management and Budget that the eligibility restriction does not apply to persons serving on advisory committees, boards, or commissions if they are specifically appointed to represent the interests of a nongovernmental entity, a recognizable group of persons or nongovernmental entities (an industry sector, labor unions, environmental groups, etc.), or state or local governments (see 79 FR 47482). The Under Secretary for International Trade will now consider applications of federally-registered lobbyists for appointment on the Council. This notice also extends the deadline for submitting applications to March 6, 2015. All other eligibility criteria continue to apply. In December 2009, the Governments of the United States and Turkey agreed to establish a U.S.-Turkey Business Council. This notice announces membership opportunities for appointment as American representatives to the U.S. Section of the Council. The current U.S. Section term expired on November 5, 2014.
Certain Frozen Fish Fillets From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Notice of Court Decisions Not in Harmony With Final Results of Administrative and New Shipper Reviews and Notice of Amended Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review
On December 18, 2014, the United States Court of International Trade (``the Court'') issued final judgments in Catfish Farmers of America et al. v. United States, Consol. Court No. 11-00109 and Catfish Farmers of America et al. v. United States, Court No. 11-00110, sustaining the Department of Commerce's (``the Department'') AR6 Remand final results which included an aligned new shipper review.\1\ On December 19, 2014, the Court issued final judgment in Catfish Farmers of America et al. v. United States, Court No. 11-00252, sustaining the Department's NSR7 Remand final results.\2\ In the AR6 Remand, the Department recalculated the weighted-average dumping margin for Vinh Hoan Corporation (``Vinh Hoan'') using revised surrogate values for by- products (fish waste, broken meat, and fish skin) and made adjustments for the inventory changes in the surrogate financial statements.\3\ Because Vinh Hoan's margin is now above de minimis, it also becomes the margin for those companies not individually examined but receiving a separate rate.\4\ The margins for the voluntary respondent Vinh Quang Fisheries Corporation (``Vinh Quang'') and the new shipper Cuu Long Fish Joint Stock Company (``CL-Fish'') did not change and remain de minimis.
Initiation and Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Changed Circumstances Review: Multilayered Wood Flooring From the People's Republic of China
The Department of Commerce (``the Department'') preliminarily determines that Zhejiang Fuma Warm Technology Co., Ltd. (``Zhejiang Fuma'') is the successor-in-interest to Huzhou Fuma Wood Bus. Co., Ltd. (``Huzhou Fuma'') for purposes of the antidumping duty order on multilayered wood flooring from the People's Republic of China (``PRC'') and, as such, is entitled to Huzhou Fuma's cash deposit rate with respect to entries of subject merchandise. Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary determination.
United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board: Meeting of the United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board
The United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board (Board) will hold the fourth meeting of the current term on Wednesday, February 24, 2015. The Board was re-chartered on August 2013, to advise the Secretary of Commerce on matters relating to the travel and tourism industry. During this meeting, the Board will present recommendations on infrastructure strategy, cultural and natural heritage, and possibly other topics. Board members will also hear an update on the Presidential Memorandum to develop a national goal to improve the entry process and reduce wait times for international travelers to the United States, and action plans at the 15 largest airports for international arrivals. The Secretary of Commerce will provide an update on the recommendations conveyed at the Board's meeting in November 2014. The agenda may change to accommodate Board business. The final agenda will be posted on the Department of Commerce Web site for the Board at https://trade.gov/ttab, at least one week in advance of the meeting.
Wooden Bedroom Furniture From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and New Shipper Reviews; 2013
The Department of Commerce (``the Department'') is conducting the ninth administrative review (``AR'') and a new shipper review (``NSR'') of the antidumping duty order on wooden bedroom furniture (``WBF'') from the People's Republic of China (``PRC''). The AR covers 28 exporters of subject merchandise, of which the Department selected one company for individual examination. The NSR covers one exporter and producer of subject merchandise. The period of review (``POR'') for the AR and NSR is January 1, 2013, through December 31, 2013. The Department preliminarily determines that the mandatory respondent in the NSR has not made sales of subject merchandise at less than normal value. Additionally, the Department preliminarily determines that it will treat the mandatory respondent in the AR as part of the PRC-wide entity. Interested parties are invited to comment on these preliminary results.
Potassium Permanganate From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2013
In response to a request by Pacific Accelerator Limited (``PAL''), the Department of Commerce (``Department'') is conducting an administrative review of the antidumping duty (``AD'') order on potassium permanganate from the People's Republic of China (``PRC'') for the period of review (``POR'') January 1, 2013, through December 31, 2013. The Department has preliminarily determined that PAL had no reviewable entries of subject merchandise during the POR.
Polyethylene Terephthalate Film, Sheet, and Strip From Brazil, the People's Republic of China, and the United Arab Emirates: Continuation and Revocation of Antidumping Duty Orders
As a result of the determinations by the Department of Commerce (the Department) and the International Trade Commission (the ITC) in their five year (sunset) reviews that revocation of the antidumping duty (AD) order on polyethylene terephthalate film, sheet, and strip (PET Film) from the People's Republic of China (PRC) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) would likely lead to a continuation or recurrence of dumping and material injury to an industry in the United States, the Department is publishing a notice of continuation for these antidumping duty orders. As a result of the ITC's determination that revocation of the AD order on PET Film from Brazil is not likely to lead to the continuation or recurrence of material injury to an industry in the United States, the Department is revoking this AD order.
Certain Steel Nails From the United Arab Emirates: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2013-2014
The Department of Commerce (the Department) is conducting an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on certain steel nails (nails) from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The period of review (POR) is May 1, 2013, through April 30, 2014. The review covers two producers/exporters of the subject merchandise, Dubai Wire FZE (Dubai Wire) and Precision Fasteners, L.L.C. (Precision). We preliminarily find that Dubai Wire and Precision sold subject merchandise at less than normal value in the United States during the POR. Interested parties are invited to comment on these preliminary results.
Wooden Bedroom Furniture From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Changed Circumstances Review, and Intent To Revoke Antidumping Duty Order in Part
On June 2, 2014, the Department of Commerce (the ``Department'') received a request for revocation, in part, of the antidumping duty (``AD'') order on wooden bedroom furniture from the People's Republic of China (``PRC'') \1\ with respect to certain shoe cabinets. We preliminarily determine that the producers accounting for substantially all of the production of the domestic like product to which the Order pertains lack interest in the relief provided by the Order with respect to certain shoe cabinets described below. Accordingly, we intend to revoke, in part, the Order as to imports of certain shoe cabinets. The Department invites interested parties to comment on these preliminary results.
Environmental Technologies Trade Advisory Committee Public Meeting
This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda of a meeting of the Environmental Technologies Trade Advisory Committee (ETTAC).
Environmental Technologies Trade Advisory Committee Public Meeting
This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda of a meeting of the Environmental Technologies Trade Advisory Committee (ETTAC).
Ports and Marine Technology Trade Mission to India
The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, Industry and Analysis is amending a notice for the Ports and Marine Technology Trade Mission to India scheduled for February 2-6, 2015, published November 19, 2014, to notify potential applicants that recruitment has been suspended until further notice. Additional Information: On November 19, 2014, the International Trade Administration published a notice in the Federal Register (79 FR 68862) announcing an Executive-led ports and marine technology trade mission to India to be held February 2-6, 2014. The notice provided delegates that the trade mission application deadline is extended to November 21, 2014 and to add a second optional stop to an Easter port, Visakhapatnam, India. This notice suspends recruitment for the mission until further notice.
Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews
The Department of Commerce (``the Department'') has received requests to conduct administrative reviews of various antidumping and countervailing duty orders and findings with December anniversary dates. In accordance with the Department's regulations, we are initiating those administrative reviews.
Certain Cut-to-Length Carbon Steel Plate From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited Third Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order
As a result of this sunset review, the Department of Commerce (``the Department'') finds that revocation of the antidumping duty (``AD'') order on certain cut-to-length carbon steel plate (``CTL plate'') from the People's Republic of China (``PRC'') would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping. The magnitude of the dumping margins likely to prevail is indicated in the ``Final Results of Sunset Review'' section of this notice.
Certain Cut-to-Length Carbon Steel Plate From the Russian Federation and Ukraine; Final Results of the Expedited Third Sunset Reviews of the Suspension Agreements
As a result of these sunset reviews, the Department of Commerce (``the Department'') finds that termination of the suspension agreements on certain cut-to-length carbon steel plate (``CTL plate'') from the Russian Federation (``Russia'') and Ukraine would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping. The magnitude of the dumping margins likely to prevail are indicated in the ``Final Results of Reviews'' section of this notice.
Certain Lawn Groomers and Certain Parts Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order
As a result of the determinations by the Department of Commerce (the ``Department'') and the International Trade Commission (the ``ITC'') that revocation of the antidumping duty order on certain lawn groomers and certain parts thereof (``lawn groomers'') from the People's Republic of China (``PRC'') would likely lead to a continuation or recurrence of dumping and material injury to an industry in the United States, the Department is publishing a notice of continuation of the antidumping duty order.
8th Annual U.S. Industry Program at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference
Civil Nuclear Trade Advisory Committee Meeting
This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda for a meeting of the Civil Nuclear Trade Advisory Committee (CINTAC).
Safety and Security Business Development Mission to Morocco, Algeria and Egypt
The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration is amending a notice published May 5, 2014, for the Safety and Security Business Development Mission to Morocco, Algeria and Egypt (March 4-12, 2015) to extend the date of the application deadline from January 15, 2015, to the new deadline of January 30, 2015.
Request for Applicants for Appointment to the United States Section of the United States-Turkey Business Council
In December 2009, the Governments of the United States and Turkey agreed to establish a U.S.-Turkey Business Council. This notice announces membership opportunities for appointment as American representatives to the U.S. Section of the Council. The current U.S. Section term expired on November 5, 2014.
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