83 FR 42259 - Glycine From India, Japan, and Thailand: Postponement of Preliminary Determinations in the Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigations
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 162 (August 21, 2018)
International Trade Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 162 (August 21, 2018)
| Page Range | 42259-42260 | |
| FR Document | 2018-17909 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 162 (Tuesday, August 21, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 42259-42260] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-17909] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A-533-883, A-588-878, and A-549-837] Glycine From India, Japan, and Thailand: Postponement of Preliminary Determinations in the Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigations AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. DATES: Applicable August 21, 2018. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Edythe Artman at (202) 482-3931 (India); Madeline Heeren at (202) 482-9179 (Japan); Brian Smith at (202) 482-1766 (Thailand), AD/CVD Operations, [[Page 42260]] Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On April 17, 2018, the Department of Commerce (Commerce) initiated less-than-fair-value (LTFV) investigations of imports of glycine from India, Japan, and Thailand.\1\ Currently, the preliminary determinations are due no later than September 4, 2018. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ See Glycine from India, Japan, and Thailand: Initiation of Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigations, 83 FR 17995 (April 25, 2018) (Initiation Notice). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Postponement of Preliminary Determinations Section 733(b)(1)(A) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), requires Commerce to issue the preliminary determination in an LTFV investigation within 140 days after the date on which Commerce initiated the investigation. However, section 733(c)(1)(A) of the Act permits Commerce to postpone the preliminary determination until no later than 190 days after the date on which Commerce initiated the investigation if: (A) The petitioner makes a timely request for a postponement; or (B) Commerce concludes that the parties concerned are cooperating, that the investigation is extraordinarily complicated, and that additional time is necessary to make a preliminary determination. Under 19 CFR 351.205(e), the petitioner must submit a request for postponement 25 days or more before the scheduled date of the preliminary determination and must state the reasons for the request. Commerce will grant the request unless it finds compelling reasons to deny the request. On June 28, 2018, the petitioners \2\ submitted a timely request that Commerce postpone the preliminary determinations in these LTFV investigations.\3\ The petitioners stated that they request postponement to provide adequate time for Commerce to issue supplemental questionnaires, receive responses, and consider rebuttal comments.\4\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \2\ The petitioners are GEO Specialty Chemicals, Inc. and Chattem Chemicals, Inc. \3\ See Letter from the petitioners titled ``Glycine from India, Japan and Thailand: Request to Extend Deadline for Preliminary Determinations,'' dated June 28, 2018. \4\ Id. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- For the reasons stated above and because there are no compelling reasons to deny the request, Commerce, in accordance with section 733(c)(1)(A) of the Act, is postponing the deadline for the preliminary determinations by 50 days (i.e., 190 days after the date on which these investigations were initiated). As a result, Commerce will issue its preliminary determinations no later than October 24, 2018. In accordance with section 735(a)(1) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.210(b)(1), the deadline for the final determinations of these investigations will continue to be 75 days after the date of the preliminary determinations, unless postponed at a later date. This notice is issued and published pursuant to section 733(c)(2) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.205(f)(1). Dated: August 14, 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. [FR Doc. 2018-17909 Filed 8-20-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-P
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provision of complimentary hotel products and services both domestically application is correct and the applicant
accommodations for DOC staff as and internationally, and as a showplace will abide by the terms set forth in this
explained in the MOA. ITA for the latest technology or services in Call for Applications for the
responsibilities include targeted that industry. International Buyer Program Select
promotion of the trade show and, where (f) Level of Exhibitor Interest: There is (April 1, 2019, through September 30,
feasible, recruitment of international significant interest on the part of U.S. 2019);’’ on or before the deadline noted
buyers to that show from up to five exhibitors in receiving international above. Applications for IBP Select must
target markets identified, provision of business visitors during the trade show. be received by October 5, 2018. There is
on-site export assistance to U.S. A significant number of U.S. exhibitors no fee required to apply. ITA expects to
exhibitors at the show, and the reporting should be new-to-export or seeking to issue the results of this process in
of results to the show organizer. expand their sales into additional export October 2018.
Selection as an IBP Select show does markets. Legal Authority: The statutory
not constitute a guarantee by DOC of the (g) Level of Overseas Marketing: There program authority for ITA to conduct
show’s success. IBP Select selection is has been a demonstrated effort by the the IBP is 15 U.S.C. 4724. ITA has the
not an endorsement of the show except applicant to market prior shows legal authority to enter into MOAs with
as to its international buyer activities. overseas. In addition, the applicant show organizers under the provisions of
Non-selection of an applicant for IBP should describe in detail the the Mutual Educational and Cultural
Select status should not be viewed as a international marketing program to be Exchange Act of 1961 (MECEA), as
determination that the show will not be conducted for the show, and explain amended (22 U.S.C. 2455(f) and
successful in promoting U.S. exports. how efforts should increase individual 2458(c)). MECEA allows ITA to accept
Eligibility: U.S. trade shows taking and group international attendance. contributions of funds and services from
place between April 1, 2019, and (h) Level of Cooperation: The firms for the purposes of furthering its
September 30, 2019, with 1,350 or fewer applicant demonstrates a willingness to mission.
exhibitors are eligible to apply, through cooperate with ITA to fulfill the The Office of Management and Budget
the show organizer, for IBP Select program’s goals and adhere to the target (OMB) has approved the information
participation. First-time shows will also dates set out in the MOA and in the collection requirements of the
be considered. show timetables, both of which are application to this program (0625–0143)
Exclusions: U.S. trade shows with available from the program office (see under the provisions of the Paperwork
over 1,350 exhibitors will not be the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501
considered for IBP Select. Trade shows section above). Past experience in the et seq.) (OMB Control No. 0625–0143).
that take place October 1, 2019, through IBP will be taken into account in Notwithstanding any other provision of
December 31, 2019, will not be evaluating the applications received. law, no person is required to respond to,
considered at this time. IBP Select has (i) Delegation Incentives: Waived or nor shall a person be subject to a
already selected shows for quarter 1 reduced (by at least 50% off lowest penalty for failure to comply with, a
(January 1–March 31) of calendar year price) admission fees are required for
collection of information subject to the
2019. international attendees who are
requirements of the Paperwork
General Evaluation Criteria: ITA will participating in IBP Select. Delegation
Reduction Act, unless that collection of
evaluate applicants for IBP Select using leaders also must be provided
information displays a currently valid
the following criteria: complimentary admission to the show.
OMB Control Number.
(a) Export Potential: The trade show In addition, show organizers should For further information please
promotes products and services from offer a range of incentives to delegations contact: Vidya Desai, Senior Advisor,
U.S. industries that have high export and/or delegation leaders recruited by Trade Promotion Programs (IBP2019@
potential, as determined by DOC the DOC overseas posts. Examples of trade.gov).
sources, including industry analysts’ incentives to international visitors and
assessment of export potential, ITA best to organized delegations include: Dustin Ross,
prospects lists, and U.S. export analysis. special organized events, such as Trade Promotion Programs.
(b) Level of International Interest: The receptions, meetings with association [FR Doc. 2018–18009 Filed 8–20–18; 8:45 am]
trade show meets the needs of a executives, briefings, and site tours; or BILLING CODE 3510–DR–P
significant number of overseas markets complimentary accommodations for
and corresponds to marketing delegation leaders.
opportunities as identified by ITA. Review Process: ITA will evaluate all DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Previous international attendance at the applications received based on the
show may be used as an indicator. criteria set out in this notice. Vetting International Trade Administration
(c) Scope of the Show: The show must will focus primarily on the export [A–533–883, A–588–878, and A–549–837]
offer a broad spectrum of U.S. made potential, level of international interest,
products and services for the subject and stature of the show. In reviewing Glycine From India, Japan, and
industry. Trade shows with a majority applications, ITA will also consider Thailand: Postponement of Preliminary
of U.S. firms as exhibitors are given scheduling and sector balance in terms Determinations in the Less-Than-Fair-
priority. of the need to allocate resources to Value Investigations
(d) U.S. Content of Show Exhibitors: support selected shows.
Trade shows with exhibitors featuring a Application Requirements: Show AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance,
organizers submitting applications for International Trade Administration,
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high percentage of products produced in
the United States or products with a quarters 2 and 3 of calendar year 2019 Department of Commerce.
high degree of U.S. content will be IBP Select are required to submit: (1) A DATES: Applicable August 21, 2018.
preferred. narrative statement addressing each FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
(e) Stature of the Show: The trade question in the application, OMB 0625– Edythe Artman at (202) 482–3931
show is clearly recognized by the 0143 (found at www.export.gov/ibp); (India); Madeline Heeren at (202) 482–
industry it covers as a leading show for and (2) a signed statement that ‘‘The 9179 (Japan); Brian Smith at (202) 482–
the promotion of that industry’s information submitted in this 1766 (Thailand), AD/CVD Operations,
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Enforcement and Compliance, the Act, is postponing the deadline for 2016, through December 31, 2017.1
International Trade Administration, the preliminary determinations by 50 Commerce received timely-filed
U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 days (i.e., 190 days after the date on requests to conduct an administrative
Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, which these investigations were review of the CVD order from ATC Tires
DC 20230. initiated). As a result, Commerce will Private Limited (ATC) and Balkrishna
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: issue its preliminary determinations no Industries Limited (Balkrishna).2 Based
later than October 24, 2018. In on these requests, and in accordance
Background accordance with section 735(a)(1) of the with section 751(A) of the Tariff Act of
On April 17, 2018, the Department of Act and 19 CFR 351.210(b)(1), the 1930, as amended (the Act), on May 2,
Commerce (Commerce) initiated less- deadline for the final determinations of 2018, Commerce initiated an
than-fair-value (LTFV) investigations of these investigations will continue to be administrative review of the CVD order
imports of glycine from India, Japan, 75 days after the date of the preliminary on OTR tires from India.3 On May 24,
and Thailand.1 Currently, the determinations, unless postponed at a 2018, and June 12, 2018, Balkrishna and
preliminary determinations are due no later date. ATC, respectively, each timely
later than September 4, 2018. This notice is issued and published withdrew its request for an
pursuant to section 733(c)(2) of the Act administrative review.4 No other party
Postponement of Preliminary requested an administrative review.
Determinations and 19 CFR 351.205(f)(1).
Dated: August 14, 2018. Rescission of Review
Section 733(b)(1)(A) of the Tariff Act
of 1930, as amended (the Act), requires Gary Taverman, Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.213(d)(1),
Commerce to issue the preliminary Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping Commerce will rescind an
determination in an LTFV investigation and Countervailing Duty Operations, administrative review, in whole or in
performing the non-exclusive functions and part, if the party, or parties, that
within 140 days after the date on which duties of the Assistant Secretary for
Commerce initiated the investigation. requested the review withdraw(s) its
Enforcement and Compliance.
However, section 733(c)(1)(A) of the Act request(s) for review within 90 days of
[FR Doc. 2018–17909 Filed 8–20–18; 8:45 am] the date of publication of the notice of
permits Commerce to postpone the
preliminary determination until no later
BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P initiation of the requested review. In
than 190 days after the date on which this case, both Balkrishna and ATC each
Commerce initiated the investigation if: timely withdrew its request for review
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE within the 90-day deadline, and no
(A) The petitioner makes a timely
request for a postponement; or (B) other party requested an administrative
International Trade Administration
Commerce concludes that the parties review of the CVD order. Therefore, in
concerned are cooperating, that the accordance with 19 CFR 351.213(d)(1),
[C–533–870] Commerce is rescinding this
investigation is extraordinarily
complicated, and that additional time is administrative review in its entirety.
Certain Pneumatic Off-the-Road Tires
necessary to make a preliminary From India: Rescission of Assessment
determination. Under 19 CFR Countervailing Duty Administrative Commerce will instruct U.S. Customs
351.205(e), the petitioner must submit a Review; 2016–2017 and Border Protection (CBP) to assess
request for postponement 25 days or countervailing duties on all appropriate
more before the scheduled date of the AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance,
entries. Because Commerce is
preliminary determination and must International Trade Administration,
rescinding this administrative review in
state the reasons for the request. Department of Commerce.
its entirety, entries of OTR tires from
Commerce will grant the request unless SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce India during the period June 20, 2016,
it finds compelling reasons to deny the (Commerce) is rescinding the through December 31, 2017, shall be
request. administrative review of the assessed countervailing duties at rates
On June 28, 2018, the petitioners 2 countervailing duty (CVD) order on equal to the cash deposit of estimated
submitted a timely request that certain pneumatic off-the-road tires countervailing duties required at the
Commerce postpone the preliminary (OTR tires) from India for the period time of entry, or withdrawal from
determinations in these LTFV June 20, 2016, through December 31, warehouse, for consumption, in
investigations.3 The petitioners stated 2017.
that they request postponement to 1 See Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Order,
provide adequate time for Commerce to DATES: Applicable August 21, 2018. Finding, or Suspended Investigation; Opportunity
issue supplemental questionnaires, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To Request Administrative Review, 83 FR 9284
receive responses, and consider rebuttal Gene H. Calvert, AD/CVD Operations, (March 5, 2018).
2 See Letter from ATC, ‘‘Certain New Pneumatic
comments.4 Office VII, Enforcement and Off-the-Road Tires from India: ATC Tires Private
For the reasons stated above and Compliance, International Trade Limited’s Request for Administrative Review,’’
because there are no compelling reasons Administration, U.S. Department of dated March 30, 2018, and Letter from Balkrishna,
to deny the request, Commerce, in Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue ‘‘Certain New Pneumatic Off-the-Road Tires from
India; Request for Administrative Review of
accordance with section 733(c)(1)(A) of NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: Balkrishna Industries Limited,’’ dated April 2, 2018.
(202) 482–3586. 3 See Initiation of Antidumping and
1 See Glycine from India, Japan, and Thailand:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews, 83 FR
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES
Initiation of Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigations, 83 19215 (May 2, 2018).
FR 17995 (April 25, 2018) (Initiation Notice). Background 4 See Letter from Balkrishna, ‘‘Certain New
2 The petitioners are GEO Specialty Chemicals,
Pneumatic Off-the-Road Tires from India;
Inc. and Chattem Chemicals, Inc. On March 5, 2018, Commerce Withdrawal of Request for Review for Balkrishna
3 See Letter from the petitioners titled ‘‘Glycine
published a notice of opportunity to Industries Limited,’’ dated May 24, 2018, and Letter
from India, Japan and Thailand: Request to Extend request an administrative review of the from ATC, ‘‘Certain New Pneumatic Off-the-Road
Deadline for Preliminary Determinations,’’ dated Tires from India: ATC Tires Private Limited’s
June 28, 2018. CVD order on OTR tires from India for Withdrawal of Request for Administrative Review,’’
4 Id. the period of review (POR) June 20, dated June 12, 2018.
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| Contact | Edythe Artman at (202) 482-3931 (India); Madeline Heeren at (202) 482-9179 (Japan); Brian Smith at (202) 482-1766 (Thailand), AD/CVD Operations, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 42259 |
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