81_FR_20483 81 FR 20416 - 1-Hydroxyethylidene-1, 1-Diphosphonic Acid From China; Institution of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations

81 FR 20416 - 1-Hydroxyethylidene-1, 1-Diphosphonic Acid From China; Institution of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations

INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 67 (April 7, 2016)

Page Range20416-20417
FR Document2016-07987

The Commission hereby gives notice of the institution of investigations and commencement of preliminary phase antidumping and countervailing duty investigation Nos. 701-TA-558 and 731-TA-1316 (Preliminary) pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (``the Act'') to determine whether there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury, or the establishment of an industry in the United States is materially retarded, by reason of imports of 1 hydroxyethylidene-1, 1- diphosphonic acid (``HEDP'') from China, provided for in subheading 2931.90.90 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that are alleged to be sold in the United States at less than fair value and alleged to be subsidized by the Government of China. Unless the Department of Commerce extends the time for initiation, the Commission must reach preliminary determinations in antidumping and countervailing duty investigations in 45 days, or in this case by May 16, 2016. The Commission's views must be transmitted to Commerce within five business days thereafter, or by May 23, 2016.

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 67 (Thursday, April 7, 2016) 
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 67 (Thursday, April 7, 2016)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-07987]


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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation Nos. 701-TA-558 and 731-TA-1316 (Preliminary)]


1-Hydroxyethylidene-1, 1-Diphosphonic Acid From China; 
Institution of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations and 
Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations

AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Commission hereby gives notice of the institution of 
investigations and commencement of preliminary phase antidumping and 
countervailing duty investigation Nos. 701-TA-558 and 731-TA-1316 
(Preliminary) pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (``the Act'') to 
determine whether there is a reasonable indication that an industry in 
the United States is materially injured or threatened with material 
injury, or the establishment of an industry in the United States is 
materially retarded, by reason of imports of 1 hydroxyethylidene-1, 1-

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diphosphonic acid (``HEDP'') from China, provided for in subheading 
2931.90.90 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that 
are alleged to be sold in the United States at less than fair value and 
alleged to be subsidized by the Government of China. Unless the 
Department of Commerce extends the time for initiation, the Commission 
must reach preliminary determinations in antidumping and countervailing 
duty investigations in 45 days, or in this case by May 16, 2016. The 
Commission's views must be transmitted to Commerce within five business 
days thereafter, or by May 23, 2016.

DATES: Effective Date: March 31, 2016.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Edward Petronzio (202-205-3176), 
Office of Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20436. Hearing-impaired persons can obtain 
information on this matter by contacting the Commission's TDD terminal 
on 202-205-1810. Persons with mobility impairments who will need 
special assistance in gaining access to the Commission should contact 
the Office of the Secretary at 202-205-2000. General information 
concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its 
Internet server (http://www.usitc.gov). The public record for this 
investigation may be viewed on the Commission's electronic docket 
(EDIS) at http://edis.usitc.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Background.--These investigations are being instituted, pursuant to 
sections 703(a) and 733(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 
1671b(a) and 1673b(a)), in response to a petition filed on March 31, 
2016, by Compass Chemical International LLC, Smyrna, Georgia.
    For further information concerning the conduct of these 
investigations and rules of general application, consult the 
Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, part 201, subparts A and 
B (19 CFR part 201), and part 207, subparts A and B (19 CFR part 207).
    Participation in the investigations and public service list.--
Persons (other than petitioners) wishing to participate in the 
investigations as parties must file an entry of appearance with the 
Secretary to the Commission, as provided in sections 201.11 and 207.10 
of the Commission's rules, not later than seven days after publication 
of this notice in the Federal Register. Industrial users and (if the 
merchandise under investigation is sold at the retail level) 
representative consumer organizations have the right to appear as 
parties in Commission antidumping duty and countervailing duty 
investigations. The Secretary will prepare a public service list 
containing the names and addresses of all persons, or their 
representatives, who are parties to these investigations upon the 
expiration of the period for filing entries of appearance.
    Limited disclosure of business proprietary information (BPI) under 
an administrative protective order (APO) and BPI service list.--
Pursuant to section 207.7(a) of the Commission's rules, the Secretary 
will make BPI gathered in these investigations available to authorized 
applicants representing interested parties (as defined in 19 U.S.C. 
1677(9)) who are parties to the investigations under the APO issued in 
the investigations, provided that the application is made not later 
than seven days after the publication of this notice in the Federal 
Register. A separate service list will be maintained by the Secretary 
for those parties authorized to receive BPI under the APO.
    Conference.--The Commission's Director of Investigations has 
scheduled a conference in connection with these investigations for 9:30 
a.m. on April 21, 2016, at the U.S. International Trade Commission 
Building, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC. Requests to appear at the 
conference should be emailed to [email protected] and 
[email protected] (DO NOT FILE ON EDIS) on or before April 19, 
2016. Parties in support of the imposition of countervailing and 
antidumping duties in these investigations and parties in opposition to 
the imposition of such duties will each be collectively allocated one 
hour within which to make an oral presentation at the conference. A 
nonparty who has testimony that may aid the Commission's deliberations 
may request permission to present a short statement at the conference.
    Written submissions.--As provided in sections 201.8 and 207.15 of 
the Commission's rules, any person may submit to the Commission on or 
before April 26, 2016, a written brief containing information and 
arguments pertinent to the subject matter of the investigations. 
Parties may file written testimony in connection with their 
presentation at the conference. All written submissions must conform 
with the provisions of section 201.8 of the Commission's rules; any 
submissions that contain BPI must also conform with the requirements of 
sections 201.6, 207.3, and 207.7 of the Commission's rules. The 
Commission's Handbook on E-Filing, available on the Commission's Web 
site at http://edis.usitc.gov, elaborates upon the Commission's rules 
with respect to electronic filing.
    In accordance with sections 201.16(c) and 207.3 of the rules, each 
document filed by a party to the investigations must be served on all 
other parties to the investigations (as identified by either the public 
or BPI service list), and a certificate of service must be timely 
filed. The Secretary will not accept a document for filing without a 
certificate of service.

    Authority: These investigations are being conducted under 
authority of title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930; this notice is 
published pursuant to section 207.12 of the Commission's rules.

    By order of the Commission.

    Dated: April 4, 2016.
Lisa R. Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2016-07987 Filed 4-6-16; 8:45 am]
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20416 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 67 / Thursday, April 7, 2016 / Notices Commission is soliciting comments on day Presidential review period pursuant Filing Procedures 4). Persons with any public interest issues raised by the to 19 U.S.C. 1337(j). questions regarding filing should complaint or complainant’s filing under Proposed respondents, other contact the Secretary (202–205–2000). § 210.8(b) of the Commission’s Rules of interested parties, and members of the Any person desiring to submit a Practice and Procedure (19 CFR public are invited to file comments, not document to the Commission in 210.8(b)). to exceed five (5) pages in length, confidence must request confidential FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lisa inclusive of attachments, on any public treatment. All such requests should be R. Barton, Secretary to the Commission, interest issues raised by the complaint directed to the Secretary to the U.S. International Trade Commission, or § 210.8(b) filing. Comments should Commission and must include a full 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC address whether issuance of the relief statement of the reasons why the 20436, telephone (202) 205–2000. The specifically requested by the Commission should grant such public version of the complaint can be complainant in this investigation would treatment. See 19 CFR 201.6. Documents accessed on the Commission’s affect the public health and welfare in for which confidential treatment by the Electronic Document Information the United States, competitive Commission is properly sought will be System (EDIS) at EDIS,1 and will be conditions in the United States treated accordingly. All nonconfidential available for inspection during official economy, the production of like or written submissions will be available for business hours (8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.) directly competitive articles in the public inspection at the Office of the in the Office of the Secretary, U.S. United States, or United States Secretary and on EDIS.5 International Trade Commission, 500 E consumers. This action is taken under the Street SW., Washington, DC 20436, In particular, the Commission is authority of section 337 of the Tariff Act telephone (202) 205–2000. interested in comments that: of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1337), General information concerning the (i) Explain how the articles and of sections 201.10 and 210.8(c) of Commission may also be obtained by potentially subject to the requested the Commission’s Rules of Practice and accessing its Internet server at United remedial orders are used in the United Procedure (19 CFR 201.10 and 210.8(c)). States International Trade Commission States; By order of the Commission. (USITC) at USITC.2 The public record (ii) identify any public health, safety, Issued: April 4, 2016. for this investigation may be viewed on or welfare concerns in the United States Lisa R. Barton, the Commission’s Electronic Document relating to the requested remedial Secretary to the Commission. Information System (EDIS) at EDIS.3 orders; Hearing-impaired persons are advised (iii) identify like or directly [FR Doc. 2016–07978 Filed 4–6–16; 8:45 am] that information on this matter can be competitive articles that complainant, BILLING CODE 7020–02–P obtained by contacting the its licensees, or third parties make in the Commission’s TDD terminal on (202) United States which could replace the 205–1810. subject articles if they were to be INTERNATIONAL TRADE excluded; COMMISSION SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission has received a complaint (iv) indicate whether complainant, [Investigation Nos. 701–TA–558 and 731– and a submission pursuant to section complainant’s licensees, and/or third TA–1316 (Preliminary)] 210.8(b) of the Commission’s Rules of party suppliers have the capacity to Practice and Procedure filed on behalf replace the volume of articles 1-Hydroxyethylidene-1, 1- of WCM Industries, Inc. on April 4, potentially subject to the requested Diphosphonic Acid From China; 2016. The complaint alleges violations exclusion order and/or a cease and Institution of Antidumping and of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 desist order within a commercially Countervailing Duty Investigations and (19 U.S.C. 1337) in the importation into reasonable time; and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase the United States, the sale for (v) explain how the requested Investigations importation, and the sale within the remedial orders would impact United AGENCY: United States International United States after importation of States consumers. Trade Commission. certain overflow and drain assemblies Written submissions must be filed no ACTION: Notice. for bathtubs and components thereof. later than by close of business, eight The complaint names as respondents calendar days after the date of SUMMARY: The Commission hereby gives Federal Process Corporation of publication of this notice in the Federal notice of the institution of investigations Cleveland, OH; J & B Products, Inc. of Register. There will be further and commencement of preliminary South Bend, IN; Bridging Partners opportunities for comment on the phase antidumping and countervailing Corporation of Taiwan; Keeney public interest after the issuance of any duty investigation Nos. 701–TA–558 Manufacturing Co., of Newington, CT; final initial determination in this and 731–TA–1316 (Preliminary) Better Enterprise Co. Ltd., of Taiwan; investigation. pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (‘‘the and Everflow Industrial Supply Persons filing written submissions Act’’) to determine whether there is a Corporation of Taiwan. The must file the original document reasonable indication that an industry complainant requests that the electronically on or before the deadlines in the United States is materially Commission issue a limited exclusion stated above and submit 8 true paper injured or threatened with material order, cease and desist orders, and copies to the Office of the Secretary by injury, or the establishment of an impose a bond upon respondents’ noon the next day pursuant to § 210.4(f) industry in the United States is mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES alleged infringing articles during the 60- of the Commission’s Rules of Practice materially retarded, by reason of and Procedure (19 CFR 210.4(f)). imports of 1 hydroxyethylidene-1, 1- 1 Electronic Document Information System Submissions should refer to the docket (EDIS): http://edis.usitc.gov. number (‘‘Docket No. 3134’’) in a 4 Handbook for Electronic Filing Procedures: 2 United States International Trade Commission http://www.usitc.gov/secretary/fed_reg_notices/ prominent place on the cover page and/ (USITC): http://edis.usitc.gov. rules/handbook_on_electronic_filing.pdf. 3 Electronic Document Information System or the first page. 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Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 67 / Thursday, April 7, 2016 / Notices 20417 diphosphonic acid (‘‘HEDP’’) from Commission antidumping duty and elaborates upon the Commission’s rules China, provided for in subheading countervailing duty investigations. The with respect to electronic filing. 2931.90.90 of the Harmonized Tariff Secretary will prepare a public service In accordance with sections 201.16(c) Schedule of the United States, that are list containing the names and addresses and 207.3 of the rules, each document alleged to be sold in the United States of all persons, or their representatives, filed by a party to the investigations at less than fair value and alleged to be who are parties to these investigations must be served on all other parties to subsidized by the Government of China. upon the expiration of the period for the investigations (as identified by Unless the Department of Commerce filing entries of appearance. either the public or BPI service list), and extends the time for initiation, the Limited disclosure of business a certificate of service must be timely Commission must reach preliminary proprietary information (BPI) under an filed. The Secretary will not accept a determinations in antidumping and administrative protective order (APO) document for filing without a certificate countervailing duty investigations in 45 and BPI service list.—Pursuant to of service. days, or in this case by May 16, 2016. section 207.7(a) of the Commission’s Authority: These investigations are being The Commission’s views must be rules, the Secretary will make BPI conducted under authority of title VII of the transmitted to Commerce within five gathered in these investigations Tariff Act of 1930; this notice is published business days thereafter, or by May 23, available to authorized applicants pursuant to section 207.12 of the 2016. representing interested parties (as Commission’s rules. DATES: Effective Date: March 31, 2016. defined in 19 U.S.C. 1677(9)) who are By order of the Commission. parties to the investigations under the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dated: April 4, 2016. APO issued in the investigations, Edward Petronzio (202–205–3176), Lisa R. Barton, provided that the application is made Office of Investigations, U.S. Secretary to the Commission. not later than seven days after the International Trade Commission, 500 E publication of this notice in the Federal [FR Doc. 2016–07987 Filed 4–6–16; 8:45 am] Street SW., Washington, DC 20436. Register. A separate service list will be BILLING CODE 7020–02–P Hearing-impaired persons can obtain maintained by the Secretary for those information on this matter by contacting parties authorized to receive BPI under the Commission’s TDD terminal on 202– the APO. 205–1810. Persons with mobility DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Conference.—The Commission’s impairments who will need special Director of Investigations has scheduled assistance in gaining access to the Drug Enforcement Administration a conference in connection with these Commission should contact the Office investigations for 9:30 a.m. on April 21, [Docket No. DEA–392] of the Secretary at 202–205–2000. 2016, at the U.S. International Trade General information concerning the Commission Building, 500 E Street SW., Importer of Controlled Substances Commission may also be obtained by Washington, DC. Requests to appear at Application: Stepan Company accessing its Internet server (http:// the conference should be emailed to www.usitc.gov). The public record for William.bishop@usitc.gov and ACTION: Notice of application. this investigation may be viewed on the Sharon.bellamy@usitc.gov (DO NOT Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) DATES: Registered bulk manufacturers of FILE ON EDIS) on or before April 19, at http://edis.usitc.gov. the affected basic class, and applicants 2016. Parties in support of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: therefore, may file written comments on imposition of countervailing and Background.—These investigations or objections to the issuance of the antidumping duties in these are being instituted, pursuant to investigations and parties in opposition proposed registration in accordance sections 703(a) and 733(a) of the Tariff to the imposition of such duties will with 21 CFR 1301.34(a) on or before Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1671b(a) and each be collectively allocated one hour May 9, 2016. Such persons may also file 1673b(a)), in response to a petition filed within which to make an oral a written request for a hearing on the on March 31, 2016, by Compass presentation at the conference. A application pursuant to 21 CFR 1301.43 Chemical International LLC, Smyrna, nonparty who has testimony that may on or before May 9, 2016. Georgia. aid the Commission’s deliberations may ADDRESSES: Written comments should For further information concerning request permission to present a short be sent to: Drug Enforcement the conduct of these investigations and statement at the conference. Administration, Attention: DEA Federal rules of general application, consult the Written submissions.—As provided in Registe Representative/ODW, 8701 Commission’s Rules of Practice and sections 201.8 and 207.15 of the Morrissette Drive, Springfield, Virginia Procedure, part 201, subparts A and B Commission’s rules, any person may 22152. All request for hearing must be (19 CFR part 201), and part 207, submit to the Commission on or before sent to: Drug Enforcement subparts A and B (19 CFR part 207). April 26, 2016, a written brief Administration, Attn: Administrator, Participation in the investigations and containing information and arguments 8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield, public service list.—Persons (other than pertinent to the subject matter of the Virginia 22152. All request for hearing petitioners) wishing to participate in the investigations. Parties may file written should also be sent to: (1) Drug investigations as parties must file an testimony in connection with their Enforcement Administration, Attn: entry of appearance with the Secretary presentation at the conference. All Hearing Clerk/LJ, 8701 Morrissette to the Commission, as provided in written submissions must conform with Drive, Springfield, Virginia 22152; and mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES sections 201.11 and 207.10 of the the provisions of section 201.8 of the (2) Drug Enforcement Administration, Commission’s rules, not later than seven Commission’s rules; any submissions Attn: DEA Federal Register days after publication of this notice in that contain BPI must also conform with Representative/ODW, 8701 Morrissette the Federal Register. Industrial users the requirements of sections 201.6, Drive, Springfield, Virginia 22152. and (if the merchandise under 207.3, and 207.7 of the Commission’s Comments and requests for hearing on investigation is sold at the retail level) rules. The Commission’s Handbook on applications to import narcotic raw representative consumer organizations E-Filing, available on the Commission’s material are not appropriate. 72 FR have the right to appear as parties in Web site at http://edis.usitc.gov, 3417, (January 25, 2007). VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:35 Apr 06, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00099 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\07APN1.SGM 07APN1


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ActionNotice.
ContactEdward Petronzio (202-205-3176), Office of Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20436. Hearing-impaired persons can obtain information on this matter by contacting the Commission's TDD terminal on 202-205-1810. Persons with mobility impairments who will need special assistance in gaining access to the Commission should contact the Office of the Secretary at 202-205-2000. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its Internet server (http://www.usitc.gov). The public record for this investigation may be viewed on the Commission's electronic docket (EDIS) at http://edis.usitc.gov.
FR Citation81 FR 20416 
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