83 FR 8651 - Certain Small Diameter Seamless Carbon and Alloy Standard, Line and Pressure Pipe From Germany: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 40 (February 28, 2018)
International Trade Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 40 (February 28, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-04172 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 40 (Wednesday, February 28, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 8651-8653] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-04172] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A-428-820] Certain Small Diameter Seamless Carbon and Alloy Standard, Line and Pressure Pipe From Germany: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: As a result of the determinations by the Department of Commerce (Commerce) and the International Trade Commission (ITC) that revocation of the antidumping duty (AD) order on certain small diameter seamless carbon and alloy standard, line and pressure pipe (seamless pipe) from Germany would likely lead to a continuation or recurrence of dumping and material injury to an industry in the United States, Commerce is publishing a notice of continuation of the AD order. DATES: Applicable February 28, 2018. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John McGowan, AD/CVD Operations, Office VI, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-3019. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On August 1, 2017, Commerce published the notice of initiation of the fourth sunset review of the AD order on seamless pipe from Germany, pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of [[Page 8652]] 1930, as amended (the Act).\1\ As a result of the review, Commerce determined that revocation of the AD order would likely lead to a continuation or recurrence of dumping.\2\ Commerce, therefore, notified the ITC of the magnitude of the dumping margins likely to prevail should the AD order be revoked. On February 20, 2018, the ITC published notice of its determination, pursuant to sections 751(c) and 752(a) of the Act, that revocation of the AD order on seamless pipe from Germany would likely lead to a continuation or recurrence of material injury to an industry in the United States within a reasonably foreseeable time.\3\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ See Initiation of Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews, 82 FR 35748 (August 1, 2017). \2\ See Certain Small Diameter Seamless Carbon and Alloy Standard, Line and Pressure Pipe from Germany: Final Results of the Expedited Fourth Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order, 82 FR 57577 (December 6, 2017) (Final Results). \3\ See Seamless Carbon and Alloy Steel Standard, Line, and Pressure Pipe from Germany: Investigation No. 731-TA-709 (Fourth Review), USITC Publication 4760 (February 2018); see also Seamless Carbon and Alloy Steel Standard, Line, and Pressure Pipe from Germany, 83 FR 7217 (February 20, 2018). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Scope of the Order The scope of the order includes small diameter seamless carbon and alloy standard, line and pressure pipes (seamless pipes) produced to the ASTM A-335, ASTM A-106, ASTM A-53 and API 5L specifications and meeting the physical parameters described below, regardless of application. The scope of the order also includes all products used in standard, line, or pressure pipe applications and meeting the physical parameters below, regardless of specification. For purposes of the order, seamless pipes are seamless carbon and alloy (other than stainless) steel pipes, of circular cross-section, not more than 114.3 mm (4.5 inches) in outside diameter, regardless of wall thickness, manufacturing process (hot-finished or cold-drawn), end finish (plain end, beveled end, upset end, threaded, or threaded and coupled), or surface finish. These pipes are commonly known as standard pipe, line pipe or pressure pipe, depending upon the application. They may also be used in structural applications. Pipes produced in non- standard wall thicknesses are commonly referred to as tubes. The seamless pipes subject to the order are currently classifiable under subheadings 7304.19.10.20, 7304.19.50.20, 7304.31.60.50, 7304.39.00.16, 7304.39.00.20, 7304.39.00.24, 7304.39.00.28, 7304.39.00.32, 7304.51.50.05, 7304.51.50.60, 7304.59.60.00, 7304.59.80.10, 7304.59.80.15, 7304.59.80.20, and 7304.59.80.25 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). The following information further defines the scope of the order, which covers pipes meeting the physical parameters described above: Specifications, Characteristics, and Uses: Seamless pressure pipes are intended for the conveyance of water, steam, petrochemicals, chemicals, oil products, natural gas and other liquids and gasses in industrial piping systems. They may carry these substances at elevated pressures and temperatures and may be subject to the application of external heat. Seamless carbon steel pressure pipe meeting the American Society for Testing and Materials (``ASTM'') standard A-106 may be used in temperatures of up to 1000 degrees Fahrenheit, at various American Society of Mechanical Engineers (``ASME'') code stress levels. Alloy pipes made to ASTM standard A-335 must be used if temperatures and stress levels exceed those allowed for A-106 and the ASME codes. Seamless pressure pipes sold in the United States are commonly produced to the ASTM A-106 standard. Seamless standard pipes are most commonly produced to the ASTM A-53 specification and generally are not intended for high temperature service. They are intended for the low temperature and pressure conveyance of water, steam, natural gas, air and other liquids and gasses in plumbing and heating systems, air conditioning units, automatic sprinkler systems, and other related uses. Standard pipes (depending on type and code) may carry liquids at elevated temperatures but must not exceed relevant ASME code requirements. Seamless line pipes are intended for the conveyance of oil and natural gas or other fluids in pipe lines. Seamless line pipes are produced to the API 5L specification. Seamless pipes are commonly produced and certified to meet ASTM A- 106, ASTM A-53 and API 5L specifications. Such triple certification of pipes is common because all pipes meeting the stringent A-106 specification necessarily meet the API 5L and ASTM A-53 specifications. Pipes meeting the API 5L specification necessarily meet the ASTM A-53 specification. However, pipes meeting the A-53 or API 5L specifications do not necessarily meet the A-106 specification. To avoid maintaining separate production runs and separate inventories, manufacturers triple certify the pipes. Since distributors sell the vast majority of this product, they can thereby maintain a single inventory to service all customers. The primary application of ASTM A-106 pressure pipes and triple certified pipes is in pressure piping systems by refineries, petrochemical plants and chemical plants. Other applications are in power generation plants (electrical-fossil fuel or nuclear), and in some oil field uses (on shore and off shore) such as for separator lines, gathering lines and metering runs. A minor application of this product is for use as oil and gas distribution lines for commercial applications. These applications constitute the majority of the market for the subject seamless pipes. However, A-106 pipes may be used in some boiler applications. The scope of the order includes all seamless pipe meeting the physical parameters described above and produced to one of the specifications listed above, regardless of application, and whether or not also certified to a non-covered specification. Standard, line and pressure applications and the above-listed specifications are defining characteristics of the scope of the order. Therefore, seamless pipes meeting the physical description above, but not produced to the A-335, A-106, A-53, or API 5L standards shall be covered if used in a standard, line or pressure application. For example, there are certain other ASTM specifications of pipe which, because of overlapping characteristics, could potentially be used in A-106 applications. These specifications generally include A- 162, A-192, A-210, A-333, and A-524. When such pipes are used in a standard, line or pressure pipe application, such products are covered by the scope of the order. Specifically excluded from the order are boiler tubing and mechanical tubing, if such products are not produced to A-335, A-106, A-53 or API 5L specifications and are not used in standard, line or pressure applications. In addition, finished and unfinished oil country tubular goods (``OCTG'') are excluded from the scope of the order, if covered by the scope of another antidumping duty order from the same country. If not covered by such an OCTG order, finished and unfinished OCTG are included in the scope when used in standard, line or pressure applications. Finally, also excluded from the order are redraw hollows for cold-drawing when used in the production of cold-drawn pipe or tube. Although the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of this order is dispositive. [[Page 8653]] Continuation of the Order As a result of the determinations by Commerce and the ITC that revocation of the AD order would likely lead to a continuation or recurrence of dumping and material injury to an industry in the United States, pursuant to section 751(d)(2) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.218(a), Commerce hereby orders the continuation of the AD order on seamless pipe from Germany. U.S. Customs and Border Protection will continue to collect AD cash deposits at the rates in effect at the time of entry for all imports of subject merchandise. The effective date of the continuation of the order will be the date of publication in the Federal Register of this notice of continuation. Pursuant to section 751(c)(2) of the Act, Commerce intends to initiate the next five-year sunset review of the order not later than 30 days prior to the fifth anniversary of the effective date of continuation. This five-year sunset review and this notice are in accordance with section 751(c) of the Act and published pursuant to section 777(i)(1) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.218(f)(4). Dated: February 23, 2018. Prentiss Lee Smith, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations. [FR Doc. 2018-04172 Filed 2-27-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-P
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approval of this information collection; to collect feedback immediately after proposed collection of information; (c)
they also will become a matter of public ITA assistance is provided to clients; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and
record. use of annual surveys (i.e., relationship- clarity of the information to be
based surveys) to gauge overall collected; and (d) ways to minimize the
Sheleen Dumas,
satisfaction, impact and needs for burden of the collection of information
Departmental Lead PRA Officer, Office of the clients with ITA assistance provided on respondents, including through the
Chief Information Officer.
over a period time; use of multiple data use of automated collection techniques
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collection methods (i.e., web-enabled or other forms of information
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interviews, automated telephone Comments submitted in response to
surveys, and in-person surveys via this notice will be summarized and/or
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mobile devices/laptops/tablets at trade included in the request for OMB
International Trade Administration events/shows) to enable clients to approval of this information collection;
conveniently respond to requests for they also will become a matter of public
Proposed Information Collection; feedback; and a forecast of burden record.
Comment Request; Surveys for User hours. Without this information, ITA is
Sheleen Dumas,
Satisfaction, Impact and Needs unable to systematically determine the
actual and relative levels of performance Departmental Lead PRA Officer, Office of the
AGENCY: International Trade Chief Information Officer.
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information will be used for program
SUMMARY: The Department of evaluation and improvement, strategic
Commerce, as part of its continuing planning, allocation of resources and DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
effort to reduce paperwork and stakeholder reporting.
respondent burden, invites the general International Trade Administration
public and other Federal agencies to II. Method of Collection
take this opportunity to comment on The International Trade [A–428–820]
proposed and/or continuing information Administration is seeking approval for
collections, as required by the the following data collection methods to Certain Small Diameter Seamless
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. provide flexibility in conducting Carbon and Alloy Standard, Line and
DATES: Written comments must be customer satisfaction surveys and to Pressure Pipe From Germany:
submitted on or before April 30, 2018. reduce the burden on respondents: (1) Continuation of Antidumping Duty
An email message delivering a hot link Order
ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments
to Jennifer Jessup, Departmental to a web enabled survey with an email AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance,
Paperwork Clearance Officer, reminder sent if the client does not International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce, Room 6616, respond to the survey within two weeks; Department of Commerce.
14th and Constitution Avenue NW, (2) a telephone survey/interview; and SUMMARY: As a result of the
Washington, DC 20230 (or via the (3) a web-enabled survey conducted in- determinations by the Department of
internet at PRAcomment@doc.gov). person at trade shows/events via a Commerce (Commerce) and the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: laptop, tablet or mobile phone so International Trade Commission (ITC)
Requests for additional information or participants can immediately respond that revocation of the antidumping duty
copies of the information collection without having to provide their email (AD) order on certain small diameter
instrument and instructions should be address. seamless carbon and alloy standard, line
directed to Joe Carter—Office of III. Data and pressure pipe (seamless pipe) from
Strategic Planning, 1999 Broadway— Germany would likely lead to a
OMB Control Number: 0625–0275.
Suite 2205, Denver, CO 80220, (303) continuation or recurrence of dumping
Form Number(s): ITA–XXXX.
844–5656, joe.carter@trade.gov. Type of Review: Regular. and material injury to an industry in the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Affected Public: Business or other for- United States, Commerce is publishing
profit organizations; Not-for-profit a notice of continuation of the AD order.
I. Abstract
institutions; State, Local, or Tribal DATES: Applicable February 28, 2018.
The International Trade government; and Federal government. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John
Administration provides a multitude of Estimated Number of Respondents:
international trade related programs to McGowan, AD/CVD Operations, Office
50,000. VI, Enforcement and Compliance,
help U.S. businesses. These programs Estimated Time per Response: 5–30
include information products, services, International Trade Administration,
minutes. U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401
and trade events. To accomplish its Estimated Total Annual Burden
mission effectively, ITA needs ongoing Constitution Avenue NW, Washington,
Hours: 25,000 hours. DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–3019.
feedback on its programs. This
information collection item allows ITA IV. Request for Comments SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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to solicit clients’ opinions about the use Comments are invited on: (a) Whether Background
of ITA products, services, and trade the proposed collection of information
events. To promote optimal use and is necessary for the proper performance On August 1, 2017, Commerce
provide focused and effective of the functions of the agency, including published the notice of initiation of the
improvements to ITA programs, we are whether the information shall have fourth sunset review of the AD order on
requesting approval for this clearance practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the seamless pipe from Germany, pursuant
package; including: Use of Comment agency’s estimate of the burden to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of
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Continuation of the Order Technology Laboratory, NIST, 100 March 15, 2018, between 4:30 p.m. and
As a result of the determinations by Bureau Drive, Stop 8930, Gaithersburg, 5:00 p.m.). Speakers will be selected on
Commerce and the ITC that revocation MD 20899–8930, Telephone: (301) 975– a first-come, first-served basis. Each
of the AD order would likely lead to a 2941, Email address: mscholl@nist.gov. speaker will be limited to five minutes.
continuation or recurrence of dumping SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant Questions from the public will not be
and material injury to an industry in the to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, considered during this period. Members
United States, pursuant to section as amended, 5 U.S.C. App., notice is of the public who are interested in
751(d)(2) of the Act and 19 CFR hereby given that the Information speaking are requested to contact
351.218(a), Commerce hereby orders the Security and Privacy Advisory Board Matthew Scholl at the contact
continuation of the AD order on (ISPAB) will meet Thursday, March 15, information indicated in the FOR
seamless pipe from Germany. 2018, from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Eastern Time, and Friday, March 16, this notice.
will continue to collect AD cash 2018 from 9:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Speakers who wish to expand upon
deposits at the rates in effect at the time Eastern Time. All sessions will be open their oral statements, those who had
of entry for all imports of subject to the public. The ISPAB is authorized wished to speak but could not be
merchandise. The effective date of the by 15 U.S.C. 278g–4, as amended, and accommodated on the agenda, and those
continuation of the order will be the advises the National Institute of who were unable to attend in person are
date of publication in the Federal Standards and Technology (NIST), the invited to submit written statements. In
Register of this notice of continuation. Secretary of Homeland Security, and the addition, written statements are invited
Pursuant to section 751(c)(2) of the Act, Director of the Office of Management and may be submitted to the ISPAB at
Commerce intends to initiate the next and Budget (OMB) on information any time. All written statements should
five-year sunset review of the order not security and privacy issues pertaining to be directed to the ISPAB Secretariat,
later than 30 days prior to the fifth Federal government information Information Technology Laboratory, 100
anniversary of the effective date of systems, including thorough review of Bureau Drive, Stop 8930, National
continuation. proposed standards and guidelines Institute of Standards and Technology,
This five-year sunset review and this developed by NIST. Details regarding Gaithersburg, MD 20899–8930.
notice are in accordance with section the ISPAB’s activities are available at Kevin Kimball,
751(c) of the Act and published http://csrc.nist.gov/groups/SMA/ispab/ NIST Chief of Staff.
pursuant to section 777(i)(1) of the Act index.html.
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and 19 CFR 351.218(f)(4). The agenda is expected to include the
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Dated: February 23, 2018. following items:
—Deliberations and recommendations
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by the Board on security and privacy DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and
issues,
Negotiations.
—Presentation and discussion on National Institute of Standards and
[FR Doc. 2018–04172 Filed 2–27–18; 8:45 am]
cybersecurity standards used for the Technology
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Internet of Things,
—Briefing on the Distributed Denial of Establishment of a Team Under the
Service Report directed by Executive National Construction Safety Team Act
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Order 13800,
—Presentation and discussion on the AGENCY: National Institute of Standards
National Institute of Standards and and Technology, Department of
Technology White House Information Technology
Modernization Report action items, Commerce.
Open Meeting of the Information —Presentation and discussion on the ACTION: Notice.
Security and Privacy Advisory Board current update to the Cybersecurity SUMMARY: The Director of the National
Framework, Institute of Standards and Technology
AGENCY: National Institute of Standards —Presentation and discussion on bias in
and Technology, Commerce. (NIST), United States Department of
machine learning and artificial Commerce, announces the
ACTION: Notice. intelligence systems, establishment of a National
—Presentation and discussion on Construction Safety Team pursuant to
SUMMARY: The Information Security and
cybersecurity workforce initiatives, the National Construction Safety Team
Privacy Advisory Board (ISPAB) will
—Presentation on the Department of Act. The Team was established to study
meet Thursday, March 15, 2018 from
Homeland Security Continuous building performance and emergency
9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time,
Diagnostic and Mitigation Program, response and evacuation during
and Friday, March 16, 2018 from 9:00
and Hurricane Maria, which made landfall
a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. All
—Updates on NIST Information in the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico on
sessions will be open to the public.
Technology Laboratory cybersecurity September 20, 2017.
DATES: The meeting will be held on work.
Thursday, March 15, 2018, from 9:00 DATES: The National Construction Safety
Note that agenda items may change
a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time, and without notice. The final agenda will be Team was established on February 21,
Friday, March 16, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. posted on the website indicated above. 2018.
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until 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Seating will be available for the public ADDRESSES: Dr. Howard Harary,
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at and media. Pre-registration is not Engineering Laboratory, National
the American Institute of Architects, required to attend this meeting. Institute of Standards and Technology,
1735 New York Ave. NW, Washington, Public Participation: The ISPAB Mail Stop 8600, Gaithersburg, MD
DC 20006. agenda will include a period, not to 20899–8600, telephone number (301)
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: exceed thirty minutes, for oral 975–5900. Members of the public are
Matthew Scholl, Information comments from the public (Thursday, encouraged to submit to the Team non-
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