81 FR 53157 - Hydrofluorocarbon Blends and Components From China; Determination

INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 155 (August 11, 2016)

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 155 (Thursday, August 11, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Page 53157]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-19064]


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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation No. 731-TA-1279 (Final)]


Hydrofluorocarbon Blends and Components From China; Determination

    On the basis of the record \1\ developed in the subject 
investigation, the United States International Trade Commission 
(``Commission'') determines, pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (``the 
Act''), that an industry in the United States is materially injured by 
reason of imports of hydrofluorocarbon (``HFC'') blends from China, 
provided for in subheading 3824.78.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule 
of the United States, that have been found by the Department of 
Commerce (``Commerce'') to be sold in the United States at less than 
fair value (``LTFV'').\2\ The Commission further determines that a U.S. 
industry is not materially injured or threatened with material injury 
by reason of imports of HFC components from China.
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    \1\ The record is defined in sec. 207.2(f) of the Commission's 
Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 207.2(f)).
    \2\ The Commission also finds that imports subject to Commerce's 
affirmative critical circumstances determination are not likely to 
undermine seriously the remedial effect of the antidumping duty 
order on HFC blends from China.
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Background

    The Commission, pursuant to section 735(b) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 
1673d(b)), instituted this investigation effective June 25, 2015, 
following receipt of a petition filed with the Commission and Commerce 
by the American HFC Coalition, and its members: Amtrol, Inc., West 
Warwick, Rhode Island; Arkema, Inc., King of Prussia, Pennsylvania; The 
Chemours Company FC, LLC, Wilmington, Delaware; Honeywell International 
Inc., Morristown, New Jersey; Hudson Technologies, Pearl River, New 
York; Mexichem Fluor Inc., St. Gabriel, Louisiana; Worthington 
Industries, Inc., Columbus, Ohio; and District Lodge 154 of the 
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers.\3\ The 
Commission scheduled the final phase of the investigation following 
notification of a preliminary determination by Commerce that imports of 
hydrofluorocarbon blends and components from China were being sold at 
LTFV within the meaning of section 733(b) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 
1673b(b)). Notice of the scheduling of the final phase of the 
Commission's investigation and of a public hearing to be held in 
connection therewith was given by posting copies of the notice in the 
Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 
Washington, DC, and by publishing the notice in the Federal Register of 
March 1, 2016 (81 FR 10662). The hearing was held in Washington, DC, on 
June 21, 2016, and all persons who requested the opportunity were 
permitted to appear in person or by counsel.
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    \3\ The Commission did not grant Amtrol, Inc. and Worthington 
Industries, Inc. interested party status because neither qualifies 
as an interested party under 19 U.S.C. 1677(9). Neither firm 
produces or blends the subject products.
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    The Commission made this determination pursuant to section 735(b) 
of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1673d(b)). It completed and filed its 
determination in this investigation on August 5, 2016. The views of the 
Commission are contained in USITC Publication 4629 (August 2016), 
entitled Hydrofluorocarbon Blends and Components from China: 
Investigation No. 731-TA-1279 (Final).

    By order of the Commission.

    Issued: August 5, 2016
William R. Bishop,
Supervisory Hearings and Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 2016-19064 Filed 8-10-16; 8:45 am]
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