[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 232 (Tuesday, December 3, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 72639-72640]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-28952]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
[A-570-875]
Non-Malleable Cast Iron Pipe Fittings From the People's Republic
of China: Final Results of the Expedited Second Sunset Review of the
Antidumping Duty Order
AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance, formerly Import Administration,
International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce.
SUMMARY: On July 1, 2013, the Department of Commerce (``the
Department'') initiated the second sunset review of the antidumping
duty order on non-malleable cast iron pipe fittings from the People's
Republic of China (``PRC'') pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff
Act of 1930, as amended (``the Act''). Based on the notice of intent to
participate and adequate substantive response filed by the domestic
interested party, and the lack of response from any respondent
interested party, the Department conducted an expedited (120-day)
sunset review of the antidumping duty order on non-malleable cast iron
pipe fittings from the PRC, pursuant to section 751(c)(3)(B) of the Act
and 19 CFR 351.218(e)(1)(ii)(C)(2). As a result of this sunset review,
the Department finds that revocation of the antidumping duty order
would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping. The
magnitude of the dumping margins likely to prevail is indicated in the
``Final Results of Sunset Review'' section of this notice.
DATES: Effective Date: December 3, 2013.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James Martinelli or Jamie Blair-
Walker, AD/CVD Operations, Office IV, Enforcement and Compliance,
International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th
Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone:
(202) 482-2923 or (202) 482-2615, respectively.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
On April 7, 2003, the Department published the antidumping duty
order on non-malleable cast iron pipe fittings from the PRC.\1\ On July
1, 2013, the Department published the notice of initiation of the
second sunset review of the antidumping duty order on non-malleable
cast iron pipe fittings from the PRC, pursuant to section 751(c) of the
Act.\2\ Between July 9 and July 11, 2013, pursuant to 19 CFR
351.218(d)(1), the Department received timely and complete notices of
intent to participate in the sunset review from Ward Manufacturing and
Anvil International, LLC (collectively, ``Petitioners''), domestic
producers of non-malleable cast iron pipe fittings. On July 31, 2013,
pursuant to 19 CFR 351.218(d)(3), Petitioners filed a timely and
adequate substantive response. The Department did not receive
substantive responses from any respondent interested party. As a
result, pursuant to section 751(c)(3)(B) of the Act and 19 CFR
351.218(e)(1)(ii)(C)(2), the Department conducted an expedited (120-
day) sunset review of the antidumping duty order on non-malleable cast
iron pipe fittings from the PRC.
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\1\ See Notice of Antidumping Duty Order: Non-malleable Cast
Iron Pipe Fittings From the People's Republic of China, 68 FR 16765
(April 7, 2003).
\2\ See Initiation of Five-Year (``Sunset'') Review, 78 FR 39256
(July 1, 2013).
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As explained in the memorandum from the Assistant Secretary for
Enforcement and Compliance, the Department has exercised its discretion
to toll deadlines for the duration of the closure of the Federal
Government from October 1, through October 16, 2013.\3\ Therefore, all
deadlines in this segment of the proceeding have been extended by 16
days. The revised deadline for the final results of this sunset review
is now November 14, 2013.
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\3\ See Memorandum for the Record from Paul Piquado, Assistant
Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance, ``Deadlines Affected by
the Shutdown of the Federal Government'' (October 18, 2013).
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Scope of the Order
The products covered by the order are finished and unfinished non-
malleable cast iron pipe fittings with an inside diameter ranging from
\1/4\ inch to 6 inches, whether threaded or unthreaded, regardless of
industry or proprietary specifications.
Imports of subject merchandise are currently classifiable in the
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (``HTSUS'') under item
numbers 7307.11.00.30, 7307.11.00.60, 7307.19.30.60, 7307.19.30.85,
7326.90.8588, and 7326.90.8588. HTSUS subheadings are provided for
convenience and customs purposes. The written description of the scope
of the order is dispositive.\4\
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\4\ See Memorandum to Ronald K. Lorentzen, Acting Assistant
Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance from Christian Marsh,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty
Operations, ``Issues and Decision Memorandum for the Expedited
Second Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order on Non-malleable
Cast Iron Pipe Fittings from the People's Republic of China,'' dated
concurrently with this notice (``I&D Memorandum''), for full scope
language.
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Analysis of Comments Received
A complete discussion of all issues raised in this sunset review is
provided in the accompanying I&D Memorandum, which is hereby adopted by
this notice. The issues discussed in the I&D Memorandum include the
likelihood of continuation or recurrence of dumping and the magnitude
of the margins likely to prevail if the order is revoked. The I&D
Memorandum is a public document and is on file electronically via
Enforcement and Compliance's Antidumping and Countervailing Duty
Centralized Electronic Service System (``IA ACCESS''). Access to IA
ACCESS is available in the Central Records Unit, room 7046 of the main
Department of Commerce building. In addition, a complete version of the
I&D Memorandum can be accessed directly at http://enforcement.trade.gov/frn/. The signed I&D Memorandum and the
electronic versions of the I&D Memorandum are identical in content.
Final Results of Sunset Review
The Department determines that revocation of the antidumping duty
order on non-malleable cast iron pipe fittings from the PRC would be
likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping at weigh
average margins up to 75.50 percent.
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Notification Regarding Administrative Protective Order
This notice also serves as the only reminder to parties subject to
administrative protective order (``APO'') of their responsibility
concerning the return or destruction of proprietary information
disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305. Timely
notification of the return or destruction of APO materials or
conversion to judicial protective orders is hereby requested. Failure
to comply with the regulations and terms of an APO is a violation which
is subject to sanction.
We are issuing and publishing the results and notice in accordance
with sections 751(c), 752(c), and 777(i)(1) of the Act.
Dated: November 14, 2013.
Ronald K. Lorentzen,
Acting Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance.
Appendix--List of Topics Discussed in the Issues and Decision
Memorandum
1. Likelihood of continuation or recurrence of dumping
2. Magnitude of the dumping margin likely to prevail
[FR Doc. 2013-28952 Filed 12-2-13; 8:45 am]
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