83 FR 9279 - Initiation of Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 43 (March 5, 2018)
International Trade Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 43 (March 5, 2018)
| Page Range | 9279-9280 | |
| FR Document | 2018-04395 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 43 (Monday, March 5, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 9279-9280] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-04395] [[Page 9279]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration Initiation of Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: In accordance with the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), the Department of Commerce (Commerce) is automatically initiating the five-year reviews (Sunset Reviews) of the antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) order(s) listed below. The International Trade Commission (the Commission) is publishing concurrently with this notice its notice of Institution of Five-Year Reviews which covers the same order(s). DATES: Applicable March 1, 2018. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Commerce official identified in the Initiation of Review section below at AD/CVD Operations, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230. For information from the Commission contact Mary Messer, Office of Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission at (202) 205-3193. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background Commerce's procedures for the conduct of Sunset Reviews are set forth in its Procedures for Conducting Five-Year (``Sunset'') Reviews of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders, 63 FR 13516 (March 20, 1998) and 70 FR 62061 (October 28, 2005). Guidance on methodological or analytical issues relevant to Commerce's conduct of Sunset Reviews is set forth in Antidumping Proceedings: Calculation of the Weighted- Average Dumping Margin and Assessment Rate in Certain Antidumping Duty Proceedings; Final Modification, 77 FR 8101 (February 14, 2012). Initiation of Review In accordance with section 751(c) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.218(c), we are initiating Sunset Reviews of the following antidumping and countervailing duty order(s): ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Department DOC Case No. ITC Case No. Country Product contact ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A-570-983.................... 731-TA-1201 China..................... Drawn Stainless James Terpstra Steel Sinks (202) 482- (1st Review). 3965. C-570-984.................... 731-TA-489 China..................... Drawn Stainless James Terpstra Steel Sinks (202) 482- (1st Review). 3965. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Filing Information As a courtesy, we are making information related to sunset proceedings, including copies of the pertinent statute and Commerces's regulations, Commerce's schedule for Sunset Reviews, a listing of past revocations and continuations, and current service lists, available to the public on Commerce's website at the following address: http://enforcement.trade.gov/sunset/. All submissions in these Sunset Reviews must be filed in accordance with Commerce's regulations regarding format, translation, and service of documents. These rules, including electronic filing requirements via Enforcement and Compliance's Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS), can be found at 19 CFR 351.303.\1\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ See also Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Proceedings: Electronic Filing Procedures; Administrative Protective Order Procedures, 76 FR 39263 (July 6, 2011). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Any party submitting factual information in an AD/CVD proceeding must certify to the accuracy and completeness of that information.\2\ Parties must use the certification formats provided in 19 CFR 351.303(g).\3\ Commerce intends to reject factual submissions if the submitting party does not comply with applicable revised certification requirements. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \2\ See section 782(b) of the Act. \3\ See also Certification of Factual Information to Import Administration During Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Proceedings, 78 FR 42678 (July 17, 2013) (Final Rule). Answers to frequently asked questions regarding the Final Rule are available at http://enforcement.trade.gov/tlei/notices/factual_info_final_rule_FAQ_07172013.pdf. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- On April 10, 2013, Commerce modified two regulations related to AD/ CVD proceedings: the definition of factual information (19 CFR 351.102(b)(21)), and the time limits for the submission of factual information (19 CFR 351.301).\4\ Parties are advised to review the final rule, available at http://enforcement.trade.gov/frn/2013/1304frn/2013-08227.txt, prior to submitting factual information in these segments. To the extent that other regulations govern the submission of factual information in a segment (such as 19 CFR 351.218), these time limits will continue to be applied. Parties are also advised to review the final rule concerning the extension of time limits for submissions in AD/CVD proceedings, available at http://enforcement.trade.gov/frn/2013/1309frn/2013-22853.txt, prior to submitting factual information in these segments.\5\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \4\ See Definition of Factual Information and Time Limits for Submission of Factual Information: Final Rule, 78 FR 21246 (April 10, 2013). \5\ See Extension of Time Limits, 78 FR 57790 (September 20, 2013). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Letters of Appearance and Administrative Protective Orders Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.103(d), Commerce will maintain and make available a public service list for these proceedings. Parties wishing to participate in any of these five-year reviews must file letters of appearance as discussed at 19 CFR 351.103(d)). To facilitate the timely preparation of the public service list, it is requested that those seeking recognition as interested parties to a proceeding submit an entry of appearance within 10 days of the publication of the Notice of Initiation. Because deadlines in Sunset Reviews can be very short, we urge interested parties who want access to proprietary information under administrative protective order (APO) to file an APO application immediately following publication in the Federal Register of this notice of initiation. Commerce's regulations on submission of proprietary information and eligibility to receive access to business proprietary information under APO can be found at 19 CFR 351.304-306. Information Required From Interested Parties Domestic interested parties, as defined in section 771(9)(C), (D), (E), (F), and (G) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.102(b), wishing to participate in a Sunset Review must respond not later than 15 days after the date of publication in the Federal Register of [[Page 9280]] this notice of initiation by filing a notice of intent to participate. The required contents of the notice of intent to participate are set forth at 19 CFR 351.218(d)(1)(ii). In accordance with Commerce's regulations, if we do not receive a notice of intent to participate from at least one domestic interested party by the 15-day deadline, Commerce will automatically revoke the order without further review.\6\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \6\ See 19 CFR 351.218(d)(1)(iii). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- If we receive an order-specific notice of intent to participate from a domestic interested party, Commerce's regulations provide that all parties wishing to participate in a Sunset Review must file complete substantive responses not later than 30 days after the date of publication in the Federal Register of this notice of initiation. The required contents of a substantive response, on an order-specific basis, are set forth at 19 CFR 351.218(d)(3). Note that certain information requirements differ for respondent and domestic parties. Also, note that the Department's information requirements are distinct from the Commission's information requirements. Consult Commerce's regulations for information regarding Commerce's conduct of Sunset Reviews. Consult Commerce's regulations at 19 CFR part 351 for definitions of terms and for other general information concerning antidumping and countervailing duty proceedings at Commerce. This notice of initiation is being published in accordance with section 751(c) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.218(c). Dated: February 27, 2018. James Maeder, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations performing the duties of Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations. [FR Doc. 2018-04395 Filed 3-2-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-P
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this notice of initiation by filing a notice received a covered merchandise referral which Commerce must issue its
of intent to participate. The required from U.S. Customs and Border determination.
contents of the notice of intent to Protection (CBP) in connection with a On November 21, 2017, Commerce
participate are set forth at 19 CFR CBP Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) received a covered merchandise referral
351.218(d)(1)(ii). In accordance with investigation concerning the from CBP regarding CBP EAPA
Commerce’s regulations, if we do not antidumping duty (AD) order on Investigation No. 7184 1 which concerns
receive a notice of intent to participate diamond sawblades and parts thereof the AD order on diamond sawblades
from at least one domestic interested (diamond sawblades) from the People’s from China.2 Specifically, based on an
party by the 15-day deadline, Commerce Republic of China (China). In allegation by Diamond Sawblades
will automatically revoke the order accordance with EAPA, Commerce Manufacturers Coalition (DSMC), CBP
without further review.6 intends to determine whether the has requested that Commerce issue a
If we receive an order-specific notice merchandise subject to the referral is determination as to whether diamond
of intent to participate from a domestic covered by the scope of the order and sawblades, imported by Diamond Tools
interested party, Commerce’s promptly transmit its determination to Technology LLC (‘‘DTT USA’’), that are
regulations provide that all parties CBP. Commerce is providing notice of laser welded in Thailand by Diamond
wishing to participate in a Sunset the referral and inviting participation Tools Technology (Thailand), Ltd.
Review must file complete substantive from interested parties. (‘‘DTT Thailand’’) from: (1) Cores from
responses not later than 30 days after Thailand and segments from China, (2)
the date of publication in the Federal DATES: Applicable March 5, 2018. segments and cores that are both
Register of this notice of initiation. The FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: produced in China, and/or (3) cores
required contents of a substantive Yang Jin Chun at (202) 482–5760 or from China and segments from
response, on an order-specific basis, are Minoo Hatten at (202) 482–1690, AD/ Thailand, are merchandise subject to the
set forth at 19 CFR 351.218(d)(3). Note CVD Operations Office I, Enforcement & AD order on diamond sawblades from
that certain information requirements Compliance, International Trade China.
differ for respondent and domestic Administration, U.S. Department of Notification to Interested Parties
parties. Also, note that the Department’s Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue
information requirements are distinct NW, Washington, DC 20230. Commerce is hereby notifying
from the Commission’s information interested parties that it has received the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: covered merchandise referral referenced
requirements. Consult Commerce’s
regulations for information regarding Background above, will begin a new segment of the
Commerce’s conduct of Sunset Reviews. proceeding, and intends to issue a
On February 24, 2016, the Trade determination regarding whether the
Consult Commerce’s regulations at 19
Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act merchandise subject to the referral is
CFR part 351 for definitions of terms
of 2015 was signed into law, which covered merchandise within the
and for other general information
contains Title IV—Prevention of meaning of section 517(a)(3) of the Act.
concerning antidumping and
Evasion of Antidumping and Additionally, Commerce intends to
countervailing duty proceedings at
Countervailing Duty Orders (short title provide interested parties with the
Commerce.
This notice of initiation is being ‘‘Enforce and Protect Act of 2015’’ or opportunity to participate in this
published in accordance with section ‘‘EAPA’’) (Pub. L. 114–125, 130 Stat. segment of the proceeding, including
751(c) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.218(c). 122, 155, Feb. 24, 2016). Effective through the submission of comments,
August 22, 2016, section 421 of the and, if appropriate, new factual
Dated: February 27, 2018. EAPA added section 517 to the Tariff information and verification.
James Maeder, Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), Specifically, Commerce will notify
Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary for which establishes a formal process for parties on the segment-specific service
Antidumping and Countervailing Duty CBP to investigate allegations of the list for this segment of the proceeding of
Operations performing the duties of Deputy evasion of antidumping and
Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and
a schedule for comments. In addition,
Countervailing Duty Operations.
countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders. Commerce may request factual
Section 517(b)(4)(A) of the Act provides information from any person to assist in
[FR Doc. 2018–04395 Filed 3–2–18; 8:45 am]
a procedure whereby if, during the making its determination and may
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course of an EAPA investigation, CBP is verify submissions of factual
unable to determine whether the information, if Commerce determines
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE merchandise at issue is covered that such verification is appropriate.
merchandise within the meaning of Commerce intends to issue a final
International Trade Administration section 517(a)(3) of the Act, it shall refer determination within 120 days of the
the matter to Commerce to make such a publication of this notice (this deadline
[A–570–900] determination. Section 517(a)(3) of the
Diamond Sawblades and Parts Thereof Act defines covered merchandise as 1 See Letter from CBP, ‘‘Scope Referral Request
merchandise that is subject to an for merchandise under EAPA Investigation 7184,
From the People’s Republic of China: imported by Diamond Tools Technology LLC and
Notice of Covered Merchandise antidumping duty order issued under concerning the investigation of evasion of the
Referral section 736 of the Act or a antidumping duty order on diamond sawblades
countervailing duty order issued under from the People’s Republic of China (A–570–900),’’
AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance, section 706 of the Act. Section dated November 21, 2017. Commerce intends to
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make available this document and any supporting
International Trade Administration, 517(b)(4)(B) of the Act states that documents on Enforcement and Compliance’s
Department of Commerce. Commerce, after receiving a covered Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty
SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Enforce and merchandise referral from CBP, shall Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS)
determine whether the merchandise is within five days of publication of this notice.
Protect Act of 2015 (EAPA), the 2 See Diamond Sawblades and Parts Thereof from
Department of Commerce (Commerce) covered merchandise and promptly the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of
transmit its determination to CBP. The Korea: Antidumping Duty Orders, 74 FR 57145
6 See 19 CFR 351.218(d)(1)(iii). Act does not establish a deadline within (November 4, 2009).
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| Contact | Commerce official identified in the Initiation of Review section below at AD/CVD Operations, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230. For information from the Commission contact Mary Messer, Office of Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission at (202) 205-3193. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 9279 |
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