83 FR 33919 - Welded Line Pipe From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2015-2016
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 138 (July 18, 2018)
International Trade Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 138 (July 18, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-15327 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 138 (Wednesday, July 18, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 33919-33921] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-15327] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A-580-876] Welded Line Pipe From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2015-2016 AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that manufacturers/exporters of welded line pipe from the Republic of Korea sold welded line pipe at less than normal value during the period of review (POR), May 22, 2015, through November 30, 2016. DATES: Applicable July 18, 2018. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Goldberger or Ross Belliveau, AD/CVD Operations, Office II, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-4136 or (202) 482-4952, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background This review covers 24 producers and/or exporters. Commerce selected two companies, Hyundai Steel Company (Hyundai Steel) and SeAH Steel Company (SeAH), for individual examination. The producers and/or exporters not selected for individual examination are listed in the ``Final Results of the Review'' section of this notice. On January 9, 2018, Commerce published the Preliminary Results.\1\ On February 23, 2018, we postponed the final results by 60 days, until July 11, 2018.\2\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ See Welded Line Pipe from Korea: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2015-2016, 83 FR 1023 (January 9, 2018) (Preliminary Results). \2\ See Memorandum, ``Welded Line Pipe from Korea from the Republic of Korea: Extension of Deadline for Final Results of 2015- 2016 Antidumping Duty Administrative Reviews,'' dated February 23, 2018. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- On March 23, 2018, we received case briefs from Hyundai Steel, SeAH, Husteel Co. Ltd. (Husteel), NEXTEEL Co., Ltd., and Maverick Tube Corporation (Maverick).\3\ On April 2, 2018, we received rebuttal briefs from Hyundai Steel, SeAH, Husteel, and Maverick.\4\ On June 27, 2018, Maverick and SeAH submitted comments in response to factual information Commerce placed on the record on June 25, 2018.\5\ On July 2, 2018, Maverick [[Page 33920]] submitted information rebutting SeAH's submission.\6\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \3\ See Hyundai Steel's Case Brief, ``Case Brief of Hyundai Steel Company,'' dated March 23, 2018; SeAH's Case Brief, ``Case Brief of SeAH Steel Corporation,'' dated March 23, 2018; Husteel's Case Brief, ``Case Brief of Husteel Co., Ltd.,'' dated March 23, 2018; NEXTEEL's letter, ``Welded Line Pipe from the Republic of Korea: NEXTEEL's Letter in Support of Respondents' Case Briefs,'' dated March 23, 2018; and Maverick's Case Brief, ``Welded Line Pipe from the Republic of Korea: Case Brief,'' dated March 23, 2018 (Maverick Case Brief). Maverick resubmitted certain pages of its case brief to reflect the public disclosure of certain information previously treated as business proprietary. See Maverick's letter, ``Welded Line Pipe from the Republic of Korea: Resubmission of Selected Pages in Case Brief,'' dated April 25, 2018. \4\ See Hyundai Steel's Rebuttal Brief, ``Rebuttal Brief of Hyundai Steel Company,'' dated April 2, 2018; SeAH's Rebuttal Brief, ``Rebuttal Brief of SeAH Steel Corporation,'' dated April 2, 2018; Husteel's Rebuttal Brief, ``Welded Line Pipe from the Republic of Korea. Case No. A-580-876: Rebuttal Brief,'' dated April 2, 2018; and Maverick's Rebuttal Brief, ``Rebuttal Brief of Maverick Tube Corporation,'' dated April 2, 2018. Hyundai Steel resubmitted certain pages of its case brief to reflect the public disclosure of certain information previously treated as business proprietary. See Hyundai Steel's letter, ``Welded Line Pipe from the Republic of Korea: Resubmission of Certain Pages of Hyundai Steel's Rebuttal Brief,'' dated April 25, 2018. \5\ See Maverick's Letter, ``Welded Line Pipe from the Republic of Korea: Response to Factual Information Placed on the Record by the Department on June 25,'' dated June 27, 2018. We rejected SeAH's June 27, 2018 letter, which contained untimely-filed written argument. See Commerce Letter re: 2015-2016 Administrative Review of Welded Line Pipe from the Republic of Korea, dated June 28, 2018. However, upon further consideration, we authorized SeAH to resubmit its June 27, 2018 submission; we also authorized parties to submit rebuttal comments to SeAH's written arguments. See Commerce Letter re: 2015-2016 Antidumping Duty Administrative Review of Welded Line Pipe from the Republic of Korea, dated June 29, 2018. SeAH resubmitted its rejected filing on June 29, 2018. See SeAH's letter, ``Administrative Review of the Antidumping Order on Welded Line Pipe from Korea--Response to New Factual Information,'' dated June 29, 2018. \6\ See Maverick's Letter, ``Welded Line Pipe from the Republic of Korea: Rebuttal Comments to SeAH's written argument,'' dated July 2, 2018. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Scope of the Order The merchandise subject to the order is welded line pipe.\7\ The product is currently classified under the following Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) item numbers: 7305.11.1030, 7305.11.1060, 7305.11.5000, 7305.12.1030, 7305.12.1060, 7305.12.5000, 7305.19.1030, 7305.19.5000, 7306.19.1010, 7306.19.1050, 7306.19.5110, and 7306.19.5150. Although the HTSUS numbers are provided for convenience and for customs purposes, the written product description remains dispositive. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \7\ For a complete description of the scope of the order, see Preliminary Results and accompanying Preliminary Decision Memorandum. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Analysis of Comments Received All issues raised in the case and rebuttal briefs are listed in the Appendix to this notice and addressed in the IDM.\8\ Interested parties can find a complete discussion of these issues and the corresponding recommendations in this public memorandum, which 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 http://access.trade.gov, and is also available to all interested parties in the Central Records Unit, Room B8024, of the main Department of Commerce building. In addition, a complete version of the IDM can be accessed directly at http://enforcement.trade.gov/frn/index.html. The signed IDM and the electronic version of the IDM are identical in content. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \8\ See Memorandum, ``Issues and Decision Memorandum for the Final Results of the 2015-2016 Administrative Review of the Antidumping Duty Order on Welded Line Pipe from Korea,'' (dated concurrently with these results) (IDM), which is hereby adopted by this notice. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Changes Since the Preliminary Results Based on a review of the record and comments received from interested parties regarding our Preliminary Results, we made certain changes to the preliminary weighted-average margin calculations for Hyundai Steel and SeAH.\9\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \9\ See accompanying IDM. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Final Results of the Review We are assigning the following weighted-average dumping margins to the firms listed below for the period May 22, 2015, through November 30, 2016: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \10\ As discussed in Welded Line Pipe from the Republic of Korea: Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, 80 FR 61366 (October 13, 2015), and accompanying IDM at 1, Hyundai HYSCO merged with Hyundai Steel subsequent to the period of investigation and Hyundai HYSCO no longer exists. Accordingly, our examination of Hyundai Steel includes entries made by Hyundai HYSCO prior to the date of the merger. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Weighted- average Exporter/producer dumping margin (percent) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hyundai Steel Company/Hyundai HYSCO \10\................... 18.77 SeAH Steel Company......................................... 17.81 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Review-Specific Average Rate Applicable to the Following Companies: \11\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \11\ This rate is based on the actual weighted-average margin using the publicly-ranged data calculated for those companies selected for individual review. Because we cannot apply our normal methodology of calculating a weighted-average margin due to requests to protect business proprietary information, we find this rate to be the best proxy of the actual weighted-average margin determined for the mandatory respondents. See Ball Bearings and Parts Thereof from France, et al.: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Reviews, Final Results of Changed-Circumstances Review, and Revocation of an Order in Part, 75 FR 53661, 53663 (September 1, 2010); see also Memorandum, ``Calculation of the Review-Specific Average Rate for the Final Results,'' dated concurrently with this notice. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Weighted- average Exporter/producer dumping margin (percent) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ AJU BESTEEL CO., Ltd....................................... 18.30 Daewoo International Corporation........................... 18.30 Dong Yang Steel Pipe....................................... 18.30 Dongbu Incheon Steel Co.................................... 18.30 Dongbu Steel Co., Ltd...................................... 18.30 Dongkuk Steel Mill......................................... 18.30 EEW Korea Co, Ltd.......................................... 18.30 HISTEEL Co., Ltd........................................... 18.30 Husteel Co., Ltd........................................... 18.30 Keonwood Metals Co., Ltd................................... 18.30 Kolon Global Corp.......................................... 18.30 Korea Cast Iron Pipe Ind. Co., Ltd......................... 18.30 Miju Steel MFG Co., Ltd.................................... 18.30 MSTEEL Co., Ltd............................................ 18.30 NEXTEEL Co., Ltd........................................... 18.30 Poongsan Valinox (Valtimet Division)....................... 18.30 POSCO...................................................... 18.30 Sam Kang M&T Co., Ltd...................................... 18.30 Sin Sung Metal Co., Ltd.................................... 18.30 Soon-Hong Trading Company.................................. 18.30 Steel Flower Co., Ltd...................................... 18.30 TGS Pipe................................................... 18.30 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ We intend to disclose the calculations performed within five days of the date of publication of this notice to parties in this proceeding, in accordance with 19 CFR 351.224(b). Assessment Rates Pursuant to section 751(a)(2)(C) of the Act, and 19 CFR 351.212(b)(1), Commerce has determined, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) shall assess, antidumping duties on all appropriate entries of subject merchandise in accordance with the final results of this review. Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.212(b)(1), where Hyundai Steel and SeAH reported the entered value of their U.S. sales, we calculated importer- specific ad valorem duty assessment rates based on the ratio of the total amount of dumping calculated for the examined sales to the total entered value of the sales for which entered value was reported. Where Hyundai Steel did not report entered value, we calculated the entered value in order to calculate the assessment rate. Where either the respondent's weighted-average dumping margin is zero or de minimis within the meaning of 19 CFR 351.106(c)(1), or an importer-specific rate is zero or de minimis, we will instruct CBP to liquidate the appropriate entries without regard to antidumping duties. For the companies which were not selected for individual review, we will assign an assessment rate based on the average \12\ of the cash deposit rates calculated for Hyundai Steel and SeAH. The final results of this review shall be the basis for the assessment of antidumping duties on entries of merchandise covered by the final results of this review and for future deposits of estimated duties, where applicable.\13\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \12\ This rate was calculated as discussed in footnote 11, above. \13\ See section 751(a)(2)(C) of the Act. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- We intend to issue liquidation instructions to CBP 15 days after publication of the final results of this administrative review. Cash Deposit Requirements The following cash deposit requirements will be effective for all shipments of the subject merchandise entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the publication date of the final results of [[Page 33921]] this administrative review, as provided by section 751(a)(2)(C) of the Act: (1) The cash deposit rate for each specific company listed above will be that established in the final results of this review, except if the rate is less than 0.50 percent and, therefore, de minimis within the meaning of 19 CFR 351.106(c)(1), in which case the cash deposit rate will be zero; (2) for previously investigated companies not participating in this review, the cash deposit will continue to be the company-specific rate published for the most recently completed segment of this proceeding in which the company participated; (3) if the exporter is not a firm covered in this review, or the original less- than-fair-value (LTFV) investigation, but the manufacturer is, the cash deposit rate will be the rate established for the most recent segment for the manufacturer of the merchandise; and (4) the cash deposit rate for all other manufacturers or exporters will continue to be 4.38 percent, the all-others rate established in the LTFV investigation.\14\ These deposit requirements, when imposed, shall remain in effect until further notice. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \14\ See Welded Line Pipe from the Republic of Korea and the Republic of Turkey: Antidumping Duty Orders, 80 FR 75056, 75057 (December 1, 2015). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notification to Importers This notice serves as a final reminder to importers of their responsibility under 19 CFR 351.402(f)(2) to file a certificate regarding the reimbursement of antidumping duties prior to liquidation of the relevant entries during this review period. Failure to comply with this requirement could result in the Secretary's presumption that reimbursement of antidumping duties occurred and the subsequent assessment of double antidumping duties. Administrative Protective Order This notice serves as the only reminder to parties subject to administrative protective order (APO) of their responsibility concerning the disposition 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 return/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 sanctionable violation. This notice is issued and published in accordance with section 751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the Act. Dated: July 11, 2018. Gary Taverman, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations, performing the non-exclusive functions and duties of the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Appendix List of Topics Discussed in the IDM I. Summary II. Background III. Margin Calculations IV. Discussion of the Issues General Issues: Comment 1: Existence of a Particular Market Situation (PMS) Comment 2: Additional PMS Adjustments Comment 3: Allegations of Improper Political Influence in Determining the PMS Comment 4: Differential Pricing Comment 5: Reimbursement of Antidumping Duties Hyundai Steel-Specific Issues: Comment 6: Collapsing Hyundai RB with Hyundai Steel Comment 7: Date of Sale for Hyundai Steel's U.S. Sales Comment 8: Reporting of Hyundai Steel's Downstream Sales Comment 9: Assignment of Costs for Hyundai Steel's Non-Prime Pipe Comment 10: Hyundai Steel's Foreign Inland Freight Expenses Comment 11: Calculation Error for Hyundai Steel in the Preliminary Results SeAH-Specific Issues: Comment 12: SeAH's Third Country Comparison Market Viability Comment 13: Constructed Export Price (CEP) Offset for SeAH V. Recommendation [FR Doc. 2018-15327 Filed 7-17-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-P
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for the production of passenger vehicle ribbons; and, colored ink ribbons (duty examination are listed in the ‘‘Final
and sport utility vehicle (SUV) rate ranges from duty-free to 8.5%). Results of the Review’’ section of this
subassemblies. Pursuant to 15 CFR Public comment is invited from notice.
400.14(b), FTZ activity would be limited interested parties. Submissions shall be On January 9, 2018, Commerce
to the specific foreign-status materials addressed to the Board’s Executive published the Preliminary Results.1 On
and components and specific finished Secretary at the address below. The February 23, 2018, we postponed the
products described in the submitted closing period for their receipt is August final results by 60 days, until July 11,
notification (as described below) and 27, 2018. 2018.2
subsequently authorized by the FTZ A copy of the notification will be On March 23, 2018, we received case
Board. available for public inspection at the briefs from Hyundai Steel, SeAH,
Production under FTZ procedures Office of the Executive Secretary, Husteel Co. Ltd. (Husteel), NEXTEEL
could exempt Brose from customs duty Foreign-Trade Zones Board, Room Co., Ltd., and Maverick Tube
payments on the foreign-status 21013, U.S. Department of Commerce, Corporation (Maverick).3 On April 2,
components used in export production. 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, 2018, we received rebuttal briefs from
On its domestic sales, for the foreign- Washington, DC 20230–0002, and in the Hyundai Steel, SeAH, Husteel, and
status materials/components noted ‘‘Reading Room’’ section of the Board’s Maverick.4 On June 27, 2018, Maverick
below, Brose would be able to choose website, which is accessible via and SeAH submitted comments in
the duty rates during customs entry www.trade.gov/ftz. response to factual information
procedures that apply to seat frames, For further information, contact Commerce placed on the record on June
motor vehicle seat adjusters, automobile Juanita Chen at juanita.chen@trade.gov 25, 2018.5 On July 2, 2018, Maverick
door modules, lift gate spindles, hands- or 202–482–1378.
1 See Welded Line Pipe from Korea: Preliminary
free lift gate access modules, and Dated: July 12, 2018. Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative
cooling fan modules (duty rate ranges Elizabeth Whiteman, Review; 2015–2016, 83 FR 1023 (January 9, 2018)
from duty-free to 4.4%). Brose would be Acting Executive Secretary. (Preliminary Results).
2 See Memorandum, ‘‘Welded Line Pipe from
able to avoid duty on foreign-status [FR Doc. 2018–15328 Filed 7–17–18; 8:45 am] Korea from the Republic of Korea: Extension of
components which become scrap/waste. BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P Deadline for Final Results of 2015–2016
Customs duties also could possibly be Antidumping Duty Administrative Reviews,’’ dated
deferred or reduced on foreign-status February 23, 2018.
3 See Hyundai Steel’s Case Brief, ‘‘Case Brief of
production equipment. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Hyundai Steel Company,’’ dated March 23, 2018;
The components and materials SeAH’s Case Brief, ‘‘Case Brief of SeAH Steel
sourced from abroad include: International Trade Administration Corporation,’’ dated March 23, 2018; Husteel’s Case
Automotive grease/lubricant; thermal [A–580–876]
Brief, ‘‘Case Brief of Husteel Co., Ltd.,’’ dated March
transfer film; plastic tubes; plastic 23, 2018; NEXTEEL’s letter, ‘‘Welded Line Pipe
from the Republic of Korea: NEXTEEL’s Letter in
hoses; self-adhesive plastic sheets in Welded Line Pipe From the Republic of Support of Respondents’ Case Briefs,’’ dated March
rolls; vehicle door plastic handles; Korea: Final Results of Antidumping 23, 2018; and Maverick’s Case Brief, ‘‘Welded Line
plastic mountings; plastic brackets; Pipe from the Republic of Korea: Case Brief,’’ dated
Duty Administrative Review; 2015– March 23, 2018 (Maverick Case Brief). Maverick
decals; plastic spacers; plastic seals; 2016 resubmitted certain pages of its case brief to reflect
rubber o-rings; rubber seals; rubber the public disclosure of certain information
gaskets; rubber spacers; rubber end AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance, previously treated as business proprietary. See
stops; rubber caps; blank self-adhesive International Trade Administration, Maverick’s letter, ‘‘Welded Line Pipe from the
Department of Commerce. Republic of Korea: Resubmission of Selected Pages
labels; steel self-tapping screws; screws, in Case Brief,’’ dated April 25, 2018.
bolts, and nut assemblies; steel nuts; SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce
4 See Hyundai Steel’s Rebuttal Brief, ‘‘Rebuttal
steel torsion spring washers and lock (Commerce) finds that manufacturers/ Brief of Hyundai Steel Company,’’ dated April 2,
washers; steel washers, steel spacers; exporters of welded line pipe from the 2018; SeAH’s Rebuttal Brief, ‘‘Rebuttal Brief of
steel rivets; steel cotters and cotter pins; Republic of Korea sold welded line pipe SeAH Steel Corporation,’’ dated April 2, 2018;
at less than normal value during the Husteel’s Rebuttal Brief, ‘‘Welded Line Pipe from
steel pins; helical steel springs; steel the Republic of Korea. Case No. A–580–876:
springs; steel cable drum wire; steel period of review (POR), May 22, 2015, Rebuttal Brief,’’ dated April 2, 2018; and Maverick’s
metal clips/clamps; motor vehicle locks; through November 30, 2016. Rebuttal Brief, ‘‘Rebuttal Brief of Maverick Tube
base metal mountings; steel brackets; DATES: Applicable July 18, 2018. Corporation,’’ dated April 2, 2018. Hyundai Steel
resubmitted certain pages of its case brief to reflect
metal mountings for seats; steel tubular FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: the public disclosure of certain information
rivets; fan impellers, shrouds, and David Goldberger or Ross Belliveau, previously treated as business proprietary. See
frames; steel bearing balls; transmission AD/CVD Operations, Office II, Hyundai Steel’s letter, ‘‘Welded Line Pipe from the
shafts; plain shaft bearings; gear boxes, Enforcement and Compliance, Republic of Korea: Resubmission of Certain Pages
of Hyundai Steel’s Rebuttal Brief,’’ dated April 25,
gears, and gearing to adjust vehicle International Trade Administration, 2018.
seats; grooved pulleys; gearing housings; U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 5 See Maverick’s Letter, ‘‘Welded Line Pipe from
motors to lift/tilt vehicle seats (electric Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, the Republic of Korea: Response to Factual
DC motors, universal AC/DC motors, DC DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–4136 or Information Placed on the Record by the
Department on June 25,’’ dated June 27, 2018. We
motors, and multi-phase AC motors); DC (202) 482–4952, respectively. rejected SeAH’s June 27, 2018 letter, which
generators; electrical lighting or SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: contained untimely-filed written argument. See
signaling equipment; loudspeakers; anti- Commerce Letter re: 2015–2016 Administrative
pinch sensors; proximity sensors/ Background Review of Welded Line Pipe from the Republic of
amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES1
Korea, dated June 28, 2018. However, upon further
switches; electronic control modules; This review covers 24 producers and/ consideration, we authorized SeAH to resubmit its
coaxial cables; automotive wiring or exporters. Commerce selected two June 27, 2018 submission; we also authorized
harnesses; vehicle bumper carrier companies, Hyundai Steel Company parties to submit rebuttal comments to SeAH’s
plates; door carrier plates; mechanical (Hyundai Steel) and SeAH Steel written arguments. See Commerce Letter re: 2015–
2016 Antidumping Duty Administrative Review of
cables for motor vehicles; seat pans; Company (SeAH), for individual Welded Line Pipe from the Republic of Korea, dated
coated cross tubes; side panels; slider examination. The producers and/or June 29, 2018. SeAH resubmitted its rejected filing
assemblies; seat frames; black ink exporters not selected for individual Continued
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this administrative review, as provided This notice is issued and published in order for the MEP System to grow,
by section 751(a)(2)(C) of the Act: (1) accordance with section 751(a)(1) and improve and have a greater impact on
The cash deposit rate for each specific 777(i)(1) of the Act. the growth and competitiveness of U.S.
company listed above will be that Dated: July 11, 2018. manufacturers in the global
established in the final results of this Gary Taverman,
marketplace, the MEP System needs to
review, except if the rate is less than transform to an organizationally and
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping
0.50 percent and, therefore, de minimis and Countervailing Duty Operations,
operationally integrated MEP National
within the meaning of 19 CFR performing the non-exclusive functions and Network. This transformation will
351.106(c)(1), in which case the cash duties of the Assistant Secretary for require a learning and knowledge
deposit rate will be zero; (2) for Enforcement and Compliance. sharing infrastructure, which NIST MEP
previously investigated companies not envisions will be stood up as ‘‘The MEP
participating in this review, the cash Appendix Network Learning and Knowledge
deposit will continue to be the List of Topics Discussed in the IDM Sharing System’’ (MEP NLKSS). NIST is
company-specific rate published for the I. Summary requesting information from interested
most recently completed segment of this II. Background vendors and others on possible designs
proceeding in which the company III. Margin Calculations and implementation of networked
participated; (3) if the exporter is not a IV. Discussion of the Issues learning and knowledge sharing. The
firm covered in this review, or the General Issues: responses will inform NIST’s planning
Comment 1: Existence of a Particular of the MEP NLKSS, including assisting
original less-than-fair-value (LTFV)
Market Situation (PMS) NIST MEP with the development of the
investigation, but the manufacturer is, Comment 2: Additional PMS Adjustments
the cash deposit rate will be the rate final Statement of Work for a
Comment 3: Allegations of Improper
established for the most recent segment Political Influence in Determining the performance-based contract.
for the manufacturer of the PMS DATES: NIST will accept responses to
merchandise; and (4) the cash deposit Comment 4: Differential Pricing this request for information until 11:59
rate for all other manufacturers or Comment 5: Reimbursement of p.m. Eastern Time on August 17, 2018.
exporters will continue to be 4.38 Antidumping Duties ADDRESSES: Responses will be accepted
Hyundai Steel-Specific Issues:
percent, the all-others rate established by email only. Responses must be sent
Comment 6: Collapsing Hyundai RB with
in the LTFV investigation.14 These Hyundai Steel to meprfi@nist.gov with the subject line
deposit requirements, when imposed, Comment 7: Date of Sale for Hyundai ‘‘MEP Network Learning and
shall remain in effect until further Steel’s U.S. Sales Knowledge Sharing System RFI
notice. Comment 8: Reporting of Hyundai Steel’s Response.’’
Downstream Sales FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Notification to Importers Comment 9: Assignment of Costs for
Michael Simpson, 100 Bureau Drive,
This notice serves as a final reminder Hyundai Steel’s Non-Prime Pipe
Comment 10: Hyundai Steel’s Foreign Mail Stop 4800, Gaithersburg, MD
to importers of their responsibility 20899–4800, 301–975–5020, meprfi@
under 19 CFR 351.402(f)(2) to file a Inland Freight Expenses
Comment 11: Calculation Error for nist.gov; or Mary Ann Pacelli, 100
certificate regarding the reimbursement Hyundai Steel in the Preliminary Results Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 4800,
of antidumping duties prior to SeAH-Specific Issues: Gaithersburg, MD 20899–4800, 301–
liquidation of the relevant entries Comment 12: SeAH’s Third Country 975–5020, meprfi@nist.gov. Please
during this review period. Failure to Comparison Market Viability direct media inquiries to NIST’s Office
comply with this requirement could Comment 13: Constructed Export Price of Public Affairs at 301–975–NIST
result in the Secretary’s presumption (CEP) Offset for SeAH (6478).
that reimbursement of antidumping V. Recommendation
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NIST will
duties occurred and the subsequent [FR Doc. 2018–15327 Filed 7–17–18; 8:45 am]
assessment of double antidumping consider the information obtained in
BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P
duties. response to this request for information
in the development of a Scope of Work
Administrative Protective Order for a competitively awarded contract to
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
This notice serves as the only develop and/or implement any or all
reminder to parties subject to National Institute of Standards and parts of the MEP NLKSS.
administrative protective order (APO) of Technology Background—The MEP System
their responsibility concerning the [Docket No. 171003965–7965–01] The MEP System consists of NIST
disposition of proprietary information MEP and its MEP Centers located in all
disclosed under APO in accordance Hollings Manufacturing Extension 50 States and Puerto Rico. For almost 30
with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3), which Partnership Program; Knowledge years the MEP Centers have served as
continues to govern business Sharing Strategies. trusted advisors focused largely on the
proprietary information in this segment continuous improvement of U.S.
of the proceeding. Timely written AGENCY: National Institute of Standards
and Technology, Department of manufacturers for the purpose of
notification of return/destruction of achieving improved productivity. MEP
APO materials or conversion to judicial Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; request for information. Centers are a diverse system of state,
protective order is hereby requested. university-based, and other non-profit
amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES1
Failure to comply with the regulations SUMMARY: The Hollings Manufacturing organizations, comprising more than
and the terms of an APO is a Extension Partnership (MEP) Program 1,300 technical experts offering
sanctionable violation. includes a network of centers located in products, technical expertise and
14 See Welded Line Pipe from the Republic of
all 50 States and Puerto Rico, and is a services that address the critical needs
Korea and the Republic of Turkey: Antidumping
source of trusted advice about new of their local manufacturers. MEP
Duty Orders, 80 FR 75056, 75057 (December 1, technologies, production techniques Centers are funded through cooperative
2015). and business management practices. In agreements issued by NIST.
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