83 FR 5405 - Carbon and Certain Alloy Steel Wire Rod From Mexico: Initiation of Anti-Circumvention Inquiry of Antidumping Duty Order
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 26 (February 7, 2018)
International Trade Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 26 (February 7, 2018)
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 26 (Wednesday, February 7, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 5405-5407] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-02445] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A-201-830] Carbon and Certain Alloy Steel Wire Rod From Mexico: Initiation of Anti-Circumvention Inquiry of Antidumping Duty Order AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: In response to a request from Nucor Corporation (Nucor), the Department of Commerce (Commerce) is initiating an anti-circumvention inquiry to determine whether certain imports of carbon and certain alloy steel wire rod from Mexico with actual diameters that are less than 4.75 millimeters (mm) produced and/or exported to the United States by Deacero S.A.P.I. de C.V. (Deacero) is circumventing the antidumping duty (AD) order on carbon and certain alloy steel wire rod from Mexico. DATES: Applicable February 7, 2018. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jolanta Lawska or Eric B. Greynolds, AD/CVD Operations, Office III, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-8362 and (202) 482-6071, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On October 27, 2017, Nucor, a domestic interested party, requested that Commerce initiate an anti-circumvention inquiry with regard to carbon and certain alloy steel wire rod from Mexico with actual diameters that are less than 4.75 mm (hereinafter referred to as narrow-gauge wire rod) that are produced and/or exported to the United States by Deacero.\1\ Nucor alleges that such narrow-gauge wire rod constitutes merchandise altered in form or appearance in such minor respects that it should be included within the scope of the order on wire rod from Mexico pursuant to 781(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, (the Act) and 19 CFR 351.225(i) and, thus, falls within the scope of the Order.\2\ In its November 30, 2017, submission, Deacero opposed Nucor's request for an initiation of an anti-circumvention proceeding.\3\ On December 6, 2017, Nucor submitted a surrebuttal to Deacero's Rebuttal Comments.\4\ On December 13, 2017, Commerce determined that it required additional time beyond the regulatory 45- day time limit to initiate a circumvention inquiry and, therefore, Commerce extended the time-period for issuing the initiation decision until January 29, 2018.\5\ On December 15, 2017, Commerce officials discussed via telephone Nucor's request that the Department initiate a minor alteration anti-circumvention inquiry on wire rod produced and/or exported by Deacero regardless of minimum diameter. During the conversation, counsel indicated that Nucor would consider supplementing its allegation with a discussion of how wire rod with diameters that are less than 4.4 mm constitute circumvention via minor alteration.\6\ On January 23, 2018, Nucor submitted supplemental information regarding the Circumvention Allegation.\7\ Also, on January 23, 2018, Commerce uniformly tolled all Enforcement and Compliance deadlines to account for the three-day closure of the Federal Government that occurred from January 20 through January 22, 2018.\8\ As a result, the deadline for Commerce to determine whether to initiate on Nucor's circumvention allegation was extended to January 31, 2018. On January 30, 2018, Deacero objected to Nucor's request for Commerce to include wire rod produced and/or exported by Deacero with actual diameters less than 4.4 mm in the parameters of its circumvention inquiry and requested that Commerce exercise its discretion to extend the deadline to determine whether to initiate a circumvention inquiry to afford interested parties sufficient time to file comments regarding Nucor's allegations of circumvention.\9\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ See Nucor's Letter, ``Carbon and Certain Alloy Steel Wire Rod from Mexico: Request for Circumvention Ruling,'' dated October 27, 2017 (Circumvention Allegation). The request was not filed in its entirety until after close of business on October 27, 2017. Thus, the date of acceptance of this request was October 30, 2017. \2\ See Notice of Antidumping Duty Orders: Carbon and Certain Alloy Steel Wire Rod from Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Moldova, Trinidad and Tobago, and Ukraine, 67 FR 65945 (October 29, 2002) (Order). \3\ See Deacero's Letter, ``Carbon and Certain Wire Rod from Mexico--Opposition to Circumvention Inquiry,'' dated November 30, 2017 (Deacero's Rebuttal Comments). \4\ See Nucor's Letter, ``Carbon and Certain Alloy Steel Wire Rod from Mexico: Response to Deacero's Opposition to Circumvention Inquiry,'' dated December 6, 2017 (Nucor's Surrebuttal Comments). \5\ See Memorandum to the File, ``Extension of Time to Determine Whether to Initiate,'' dated December 13, 2017. \6\ See Memorandum to the File, ``Telephone Discussion with Counsel to Nucor Corporation (Nucor),'' dated December 18, 2017. \7\ See Nucor's Letter, ``Carbon and Certain Alloy Steel Wire Rod from Mexico: Supplemental Information for Anti-Circumvention Ruling Request,'' dated January 23, 2018 (Supplemental Circumvention Allegation). \8\ See Memorandum to the File, ``Deadlines Affected by the Shutdown of the Federal Government,'' dated January 23, 2018. \9\ See Deacero's Letter, ``Carbon and Certain Wire Rod from Mexico--Request Regarding Nucor's Request for Anti-Circumvention Inquiry,'' dated January 30, 2018. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Scope of the Order The merchandise subject to this order is certain hot-rolled products of carbon steel and alloy steel, in coils, of approximately round cross section, 5.00 mm or more, but less than 19.00 mm, in solid cross-sectional diameter. Specifically excluded are steel products possessing the above-noted physical characteristics and meeting the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) definitions for (a) stainless steel; (b) tool steel; (c) high [[Page 5406]] nickel steel; (d) ball bearing steel; and (e) concrete reinforcing bars and rods. Also excluded are (f) free machining steel products (i.e., products that contain by weight one or more of the following elements: 0.03 percent or more of lead, 0.05 percent or more of bismuth, 0.08 percent or more of sulfur, more than 0.04 percent of phosphorus, more than 0.05 percent of selenium, or more than 0.01 percent of tellurium). Also excluded from the scope are 1080 grade tire cord quality wire rod and 1080 grade tire bead quality wire rod. This grade 1080 tire cord quality rod is defined as: (i) Grade 1080 tire cord quality wire rod measuring 5.0 mm or more but not more than 6.0 mm in cross- sectional diameter; (ii) with an average partial decarburization of no more than 70 microns in depth (maximum individual 200 microns); (iii) having no inclusions greater than 20 microns; (iv) having a carbon segregation per heat average of 3.0 or better using European Method NFA 04-114; (v) having a surface quality with no surface defects of a length greater than 0.15 mm; (vi) capable of being drawn to a diameter of 0.30 mm or less with 3 or fewer breaks per ton, and (vii) containing by weight the following elements in the proportions shown: (1) 0.78 percent or more of carbon, (2) less than 0.01 percent of aluminum, (3) 0.040 percent or less, in the aggregate, of phosphorus and sulfur, (4) 0.006 percent or less of nitrogen, and (5) not more than 0.15 percent, in the aggregate, of copper, nickel and chromium. This grade 1080 tire bead quality rod is defined as: (i) Grade 1080 tire bead quality wire rod measuring 5.5 mm or more but not more than 7.0 mm in cross-sectional diameter; (ii) with an average partial decarburization of no more than 70 microns in depth (maximum individual 200 microns); (iii) having no inclusions greater than 20 microns; (iv) having a carbon segregation per heat average of 3.0 or better using European Method NFA 04-114; (v) having a surface quality with no surface defects of a length greater than 0.2 mm; (vi) capable of being drawn to a diameter of 0.78 mm or larger with 0.5 or fewer breaks per ton; and (vii) containing by weight the following elements in the proportions shown: (1) 0.78 percent or more of carbon, (2) less than 0.01 percent of soluble aluminum, (3) 0.040 percent or less, in the aggregate, of phosphorus and sulfur, (4) 0.008 percent or less of nitrogen, and (5) either not more than 0.15 percent, in the aggregate, of copper, nickel and chromium (if chromium is not specified), or not more than 0.10 percent in the aggregate of copper and nickel and a chromium content of 0.24 to 0.30 percent (if chromium is specified). The designation of the products as ``tire cord quality'' or ``tire bead quality'' indicates the acceptability of the product for use in the production of tire cord, tire bead, or wire for use in other rubber reinforcement applications such as hose wire. These quality designations are presumed to indicate that these products are being used in tire cord, tire bead, and other rubber reinforcement applications, and such merchandise intended for the tire cord, tire bead, or other rubber reinforcement applications is not included in the scope. However, should petitioners or other interested parties provide a reasonable basis to believe or suspect that there exists a pattern of importation of such products for other than those applications, end-use certification for the importation of such products may be required. Under such circumstances, only the importers of record would normally be required to certify the end use of the imported merchandise. All products meeting the physical description of subject merchandise that are not specifically excluded are included in this scope. The products within the scope of this order are currently classifiable under subheadings 7213.91.3010, 7213.91.3090, 7213.91.4510, 7213.91.4590, 7213.91.6010, 7213.91.6090, 7213.99.0031, 7213.99.0038, 7213.99.0090, 7227.20.0010, 7227.20.0020, 7227.20.0090, 7227.20.0095, 7227.90.6051, 7227.90.6053, 7227.90.6058, and 7227.90.6059 of the HTSUS. Although the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of this proceeding is dispositive. Prior Anti-Circumvention Determination On September 24, 2012, Commerce issued an affirmative final circumvention determination in which it determined that, pursuant to section 781(c) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.225(i), wire rod with an actual diameter of 4.75 mm to 5.0 mm produced and/or exported by Deacero constituted a circumventing minor alteration of the Order and, as such, was covered by the scope of the Order.\10\ Commerce's finding was subsequently affirmed by the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.\11\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \10\ See Carbon and Certain Alloy Steel Wire Rod from Mexico: Affirmative Final Determination of Circumvention of the Antidumping Duty Order, 77 FR 59892 (October 1, 2012) (4.75 Wire Rod from Mexico) and accompanying Issues and Decision Memorandum (IDM) at 18. \11\ See Deacero S.A. de C.V. v. United States, 817 F.3d 1332 (Fed. Cir. 2016) (Deacero). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Initiation of Minor Alteration Anti-Circumvention Proceeding Section 781(c) of the Act provides that Commerce may find circumvention of an AD order when products which are of the class or kind of merchandise subject to an AD order have been ``altered in form or appearance in minor respects * * * whether or not included in the same tariff classification.'' Section 781(c)(2) of the Act provides an exception that ``{p{time} aragraph 1 shall not apply with respect to altered merchandise if the administering authority determines that it would be unnecessary to consider the altered merchandise within the scope of the AD order.'' While the statute is silent as to what factors to consider in determining whether alterations are properly considered ``minor,'' the legislative history of this provision indicates that there are certain factors which should be considered before reaching a circumvention determination. In conducting a circumvention inquiry under section 781(c) of the Act, Commerce has generally relied upon ``such criteria as the overall physical characteristics of the merchandise, the expectations of the ultimate users, the use of the merchandise, the channels of marketing and the cost of any modification relative to the total value of the imported products.'' \12\ Concerning the allegation of minor alteration under section 781(c) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.225(i), Commerce examines such factors as: (1) Overall physical characteristics; (2) expectations of ultimate users; (3) use of merchandise; (4) channels of marketing; and (5) cost of any modification relative to the value of the imported products.\13\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \12\ See S. Rep. No. 71, 100th Cong., 1st Sess. 100 (1987) (``In applying this provision, the Commerce Department should apply practical measurements regarding minor alterations, so that circumvention can be dealt with effectively, even where such alterations to an article technically transform it into a differently designated article.''). \13\ See, e.g., Affirmative Preliminary Determination of Circumvention of the Antidumping Duty Order on Certain Cut-to-Length Steel Plate from the People's Republic of China, 74 FR 33991, 33992 (July 14, 2009) (CTL Plate from China Preliminary Scope Ruling), unchanged in Affirmative Final Determination of Circumvention of the Antidumping Duty Order on Certain Cut-to-Length Carbon Steel Plate from the People's Republic of China, 74 FR 40565 (August 12, 2009) (CTL Plate from China Final Scope Ruling); see also 4.75 mm Wire Rod from Mexico IDM at Comment 1; see also Deacero, 817 F.3d at 1337. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 5407]] Analysis After analyzing the information in the Circumvention Allegation and Supplemental Circumvention Allegation, we determine that Nucor has satisfied the criteria listed above to warrant an initiation of a formal anti-circumvention inquiry, pursuant to section 781(c) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.225(i), to determine whether wire rod with actual diameters that are less than 4.75 mm produced and/or exported to the United States by Deacero constitutes merchandise altered in form or appearance in such minor respects that should be included within the scope of the Order. For a summary of the proprietary comments received from interested parties and further discussion of Commerce's basis for initiating this minor alteration inquiry, see the Initiation Decision Memorandum, dated concurrently with this notice and hereby adopted by this notice.\14\ The Initiation Decision Memorandum is a business proprietary document, of which a public version 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 https://access.trade.gov and is available to all parties in the Central Records Unit, room B8024 of the main Department of Commerce building. The signed Initiation Decision Memorandum and the electronic version of the Initiation Decision Memorandum are identical in content. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \14\ See Memorandum, ``Initiation of Minor Alteration Circumvention Inquiry on Wire Rod With Actual Diameters That Are Less Than 4.75 Millimeters,'' dated concurrently with this notice (Initiation Decision Memorandum). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Merchandise Subject to the Anti-Circumvention Inquiry This minor alternation anti-circumvention inquiry covers wire rod with actual diameters that are less than 4.75 mm produced and/or exported to the United States by Deacero. Commerce will not order the suspension of liquidation of entries of any additional merchandise at this time. However, in accordance with 19 CFR 351.225(l)(2), if Commerce issues a preliminary affirmative determination, we will then instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection to suspend liquidation and require a cash deposit of estimated duties on the merchandise. Following consultation with interested parties, Commerce will establish a schedule for questionnaires and comments on the issues related to the Order. In accordance with section 781(f) of the Act, Commerce intends to issue its final determinations within 300 days of the date of publication of this initiation. This notice is published in accordance with sections 781(c) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.225(i). Dated: January 31, 2018. Christian Marsh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. [FR Doc. 2018-02445 Filed 2-6-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-P
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scaffolding, and finished conduit. Standard States by Deacero S.A.P.I. de C.V. January 29, 2018.5 On December 15,
pipe that is dual or triple certified/stenciled (Deacero) is circumventing the 2017, Commerce officials discussed via
that enters the U.S. as line pipe of a kind or antidumping duty (AD) order on carbon telephone Nucor’s request that the
used for oil and gas pipelines is also not
and certain alloy steel wire rod from Department initiate a minor alteration
included in this investigation.
Imports of products covered by this order Mexico. anti-circumvention inquiry on wire rod
are currently classifiable under the following produced and/or exported by Deacero
Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)
DATES: Applicable February 7, 2018. regardless of minimum diameter. During
subheadings, 7306.30.10.00, 7306.30.50.25, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: the conversation, counsel indicated that
7306.30.50.32, 7306.30.50.40, 7306.30.50.55, Jolanta Lawska or Eric B. Greynolds, Nucor would consider supplementing
7306.30.50.85, 7306.30.50.90. Although the AD/CVD Operations, Office III, its allegation with a discussion of how
HTS subheadings are provided for wire rod with diameters that are less
convenience and customs purposes, our
Enforcement and Compliance,
International Trade Administration, than 4.4 mm constitute circumvention
written description of the scope of this order
is dispositive. U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 via minor alteration.6 On January 23,
Imports of the products covered by this Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, 2018, Nucor submitted supplemental
order are currently classifiable under the DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–8362 information regarding the
following Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and (202) 482–6071, respectively. Circumvention Allegation.7 Also, on
subheadings, 7306.30.10.00, 7306.30.50.25, January 23, 2018, Commerce uniformly
7306.30.50.32, 7306.30.50.40, 7306.30.50.55, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: tolled all Enforcement and Compliance
7306.30.50.85, 7306.30.50.90. Although the deadlines to account for the three-day
Background
HTS subheadings are provided for closure of the Federal Government that
convenience and customs purposes, our On October 27, 2017, Nucor, a
written description of the scope of this order
occurred from January 20 through
domestic interested party, requested January 22, 2018.8 As a result, the
is dispositive.
that Commerce initiate an anti- deadline for Commerce to determine
Taiwan—Certain Circular Welded Carbon circumvention inquiry with regard to whether to initiate on Nucor’s
Steel Pipes and Tubes (A–583–008) carbon and certain alloy steel wire rod circumvention allegation was extended
The merchandise covered by this order is from Mexico with actual diameters that to January 31, 2018. On January 30,
certain circular welded carbon steel pipes are less than 4.75 mm (hereinafter 2018, Deacero objected to Nucor’s
and tubes from Taiwan, which are defined as: referred to as narrow-gauge wire rod) request for Commerce to include wire
Welded carbon steel pipes and tubes, of that are produced and/or exported to the rod produced and/or exported by
circular cross section, with walls not thinner
United States by Deacero.1 Nucor Deacero with actual diameters less than
than 0.065 inch, and 0.375 inch or more but
not over 4.5 inches in outside diameter, alleges that such narrow-gauge wire rod 4.4 mm in the parameters of its
currently classified under Harmonized Tariff constitutes merchandise altered in form circumvention inquiry and requested
Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) item or appearance in such minor respects that Commerce exercise its discretion to
numbers 7306.30.5025, 7306.30.5032, that it should be included within the extend the deadline to determine
7306.30.5040, and 7306.30.5055. Although scope of the order on wire rod from whether to initiate a circumvention
the HTSUS subheading is provided for Mexico pursuant to 781(c) of the Tariff inquiry to afford interested parties
convenience and customs purposes, the Act of 1930, as amended, (the Act) and sufficient time to file comments
written description of the merchandise under
19 CFR 351.225(i) and, thus, falls within regarding Nucor’s allegations of
investigation is dispositive.11
the scope of the Order.2 In its November circumvention.9
[FR Doc. 2018–02316 Filed 2–6–18; 8:45 am] 30, 2017, submission, Deacero opposed
Scope of the Order
BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P Nucor’s request for an initiation of an
anti-circumvention proceeding.3 On The merchandise subject to this order
December 6, 2017, Nucor submitted a is certain hot-rolled products of carbon
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE surrebuttal to Deacero’s Rebuttal steel and alloy steel, in coils, of
Comments.4 On December 13, 2017, approximately round cross section, 5.00
International Trade Administration mm or more, but less than 19.00 mm, in
Commerce determined that it required
[A–201–830] additional time beyond the regulatory solid cross-sectional diameter.
45-day time limit to initiate a Specifically excluded are steel
Carbon and Certain Alloy Steel Wire circumvention inquiry and, therefore, products possessing the above-noted
Rod From Mexico: Initiation of Anti- Commerce extended the time-period for physical characteristics and meeting the
Circumvention Inquiry of Antidumping issuing the initiation decision until Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
Duty Order United States (HTSUS) definitions for
(a) stainless steel; (b) tool steel; (c) high
AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance, 1 See Nucor’s Letter, ‘‘Carbon and Certain Alloy
International Trade Administration, Steel Wire Rod from Mexico: Request for
5 See Memorandum to the File, ‘‘Extension of
Circumvention Ruling,’’ dated October 27, 2017
Department of Commerce. (Circumvention Allegation). The request was not Time to Determine Whether to Initiate,’’ dated
SUMMARY: In response to a request from filed in its entirety until after close of business on December 13, 2017.
Nucor Corporation (Nucor), the October 27, 2017. Thus, the date of acceptance of 6 See Memorandum to the File, ‘‘Telephone
this request was October 30, 2017. Discussion with Counsel to Nucor Corporation
Department of Commerce (Commerce) is 2 See Notice of Antidumping Duty Orders: Carbon (Nucor),’’ dated December 18, 2017.
initiating an anti-circumvention inquiry and Certain Alloy Steel Wire Rod from Brazil, 7 See Nucor’s Letter, ‘‘Carbon and Certain Alloy
to determine whether certain imports of Indonesia, Mexico, Moldova, Trinidad and Tobago, Steel Wire Rod from Mexico: Supplemental
carbon and certain alloy steel wire rod and Ukraine, 67 FR 65945 (October 29, 2002) Information for Anti-Circumvention Ruling
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from Mexico with actual diameters that (Order). Request,’’ dated January 23, 2018 (Supplemental
3 See Deacero’s Letter, ‘‘Carbon and Certain Wire Circumvention Allegation).
are less than 4.75 millimeters (mm) Rod from Mexico—Opposition to Circumvention 8 See Memorandum to the File, ‘‘Deadlines
produced and/or exported to the United Inquiry,’’ dated November 30, 2017 (Deacero’s Affected by the Shutdown of the Federal
Rebuttal Comments). Government,’’ dated January 23, 2018.
11 The original order predated the HTSUS, and 4 See Nucor’s Letter, ‘‘Carbon and Certain Alloy 9 See Deacero’s Letter, ‘‘Carbon and Certain Wire
was accompanied by the following TSUSA Steel Wire Rod from Mexico: Response to Deacero’s Rod from Mexico—Request Regarding Nucor’s
numbers: 610.3231, 610.3232, 610.3241, and Opposition to Circumvention Inquiry,’’ dated Request for Anti-Circumvention Inquiry,’’ dated
610.3244. December 6, 2017 (Nucor’s Surrebuttal Comments). January 30, 2018.
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Analysis 781(f) of the Act, Commerce intends to Shannon Gleason at (907) 271–2809 at
After analyzing the information in the issue its final determinations within 300 least 7 working days prior to the
Circumvention Allegation and days of the date of publication of this meeting date.
Supplemental Circumvention initiation. Dated: February 1, 2018.
Allegation, we determine that Nucor has This notice is published in Tracey L. Thompson,
satisfied the criteria listed above to accordance with sections 781(c) of the
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable
warrant an initiation of a formal anti- Act and 19 CFR 351.225(i). Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
circumvention inquiry, pursuant to Dated: January 31, 2018. [FR Doc. 2018–02372 Filed 2–6–18; 8:45 am]
section 781(c) of the Act and 19 CFR Christian Marsh, BILLING CODE 3510–22–P
351.225(i), to determine whether wire Deputy Assistant Secretary for Enforcement
rod with actual diameters that are less and Compliance.
than 4.75 mm produced and/or exported [FR Doc. 2018–02445 Filed 2–6–18; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
to the United States by Deacero BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P
constitutes merchandise altered in form National Oceanic and Atmospheric
or appearance in such minor respects Administration
that should be included within the DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
scope of the Order. For a summary of RIN 0648–XG006
the proprietary comments received from National Oceanic and Atmospheric
interested parties and further discussion Administration North Pacific Fishery Management
of Commerce’s basis for initiating this Council; Public Meeting
RIN 0648–XG005
minor alteration inquiry, see the
Initiation Decision Memorandum, dated AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries
North Pacific Fishery Management Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
concurrently with this notice and Council; Public Meeting
hereby adopted by this notice.14 The Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Initiation Decision Memorandum is a AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Commerce.
business proprietary document, of Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and ACTION: Notice of public meeting.
which a public version is on file Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
electronically via Enforcement and Commerce. SUMMARY: The North Pacific Fishery
Compliance’s Antidumping and ACTION: Notice of telephonic meeting. Management Council (Council) Scallop
Countervailing Duty Centralized Plan Team will meet on February 21,
Electronic Service System (ACCESS). SUMMARY: The North Pacific Fishery 2018, in Kodiak, AK.
ACCESS is available to registered users Management Council’s Pacific
DATES: The meeting will be held on
at https://access.trade.gov and is Northwest Crab Industry Advisory
Wednesday, February 21, 2018, from 9
available to all parties in the Central Committee (PNCIAC) will meet in
a.m. to 5 p.m. Alaska Time.
Records Unit, room B8024 of the main February, in Anchorage, AK.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at
Department of Commerce building. The DATES: The meeting will be held on
signed Initiation Decision Memorandum Wednesday February 21, 2018, from 10 the Alaska Department of Fish and
and the electronic version of the a.m. to 5 p.m. PST. Game Office, 351 Research Ct., Kodiak,
Initiation Decision Memorandum are AK 99615.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held
identical in content. Council address: North Pacific
telephonically. Telephone number is 1–
Fishery Management Council, 605 W
Merchandise Subject to the Anti- 800–920–7487, passcode is 7941749#.
4th Ave., Suite 306, Anchorage, AK
Circumvention Inquiry Council address: North Pacific
99501–2252; telephone: (907) 271–2809.
Fishery Management Council, 605 W.
This minor alternation anti- 4th Ave., Suite 306, Anchorage, AK FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim
circumvention inquiry covers wire rod 99501–2252; telephone: (907) 271–2809. Armstrong, Council staff; telephone:
with actual diameters that are less than (907) 271–2809.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
4.75 mm produced and/or exported to
Sarah Marrinan, Council staff; SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
the United States by Deacero.
Commerce will not order the telephone: (907) 271–2809, or Lance
Agenda
suspension of liquidation of entries of Farr, Committee Chair; telephone: (206)
any additional merchandise at this time. 669–7163. Wednesday, February 21, 2018
However, in accordance with 19 CFR SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Council’s Scallop Plan Team will
351.225(l)(2), if Commerce issues a Agenda update the status of the Statewide
preliminary affirmative determination, Scallop Stocks and Stock Assessment
we will then instruct U.S. Customs and Wednesday February 21, 2018 and Fishery Evaluation (SAFE) report,
Border Protection to suspend The Committee will discuss harvest including catch specification
liquidation and require a cash deposit of strategies for BSS of harvesting dark recommendations for the 2018 fishing
estimated duties on the merchandise. shell crab, cost recovery of the observer year. Additionally, there will be
Following consultation with program and Tanner Crab harvest discussion of a scallop age-structured
interested parties, Commerce will strategy. The Agenda is subject to model, scallop fishery economics and
establish a schedule for questionnaires the federal license limitation program,
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change, and the latest version will be
and comments on the issues related to posted at http://www.npfmc.org/. the scallop assessment program, survey
the Order. In accordance with section plans for 2018, potential State
Special Accommodations regulatory changes for the scallop
14 See Memorandum, ‘‘Initiation of Minor The meeting is physically accessible fishery, and a review and update of
Alteration Circumvention Inquiry on Wire Rod
With Actual Diameters That Are Less Than 4.75
to people with disabilities. Requests for scallop research priorities. The agenda
Millimeters,’’ dated concurrently with this notice sign language interpretation or other is subject to change and will be posted
(Initiation Decision Memorandum). auxiliary aids should be directed to at http://www.npfmc.org/.
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