[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 206 (Tuesday, October 25, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Page 73421]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-25716]
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
[Investigation No. 337-TA-1002]
Certain Carbon and Alloy Steel Products; Commission Decision Not
To Review an Initial Determination Granting Complainant's Motion To
Amend the Complaint and Notice of Investigation
AGENCY: U.S. International Trade Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade
Commission has determined not to review the presiding administrative
law judge's (``ALJ'') initial determination (``ID'') (Order No. 34),
granting a motion of complainant United States Steel Corporation to
amend the Complaint and Notice of Investigation to correct the name of
respondent ``Shougang Group'' to ``Shougang Corporation.''
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Megan M Valentine, Office of the
General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 708-2301. Copies of non-
confidential documents filed in connection with this investigation are
or will be available for inspection during official business hours
(8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.) in the Office of the Secretary, U.S.
International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20436,
telephone (202) 205-2000. General information concerning the Commission
may also be obtained by accessing its Internet server at https://www.usitc.gov. The public record for this investigation may be viewed
on the Commission's electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov.
Hearing-impaired persons are advised that information on this matter
can be obtained by contacting the Commission TDD terminal on (202) 205-
1810.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission instituted this investigation
on June 2, 2016, based on a complaint filed by United States Steel
Corporation of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (``U.S. Steel''), alleging a
violation of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19
U.S.C. 1337. 81 FR 35381 (June 2, 2016). The notice of investigation
named numerous respondents, including Shougang Group and China Shougang
International Trade & Engineering Corporation (``Shougang Trade'') both
of Beijing, China. Id. at 35382. The Office of Unfair Import
Investigations (``OUII'') was also named as a party. Id. The alleged
violation of section 337 is based upon the importation into the United
States, or in the sale of certain carbon and alloy steel products by
reason of: (1) a conspiracy to fix prices and control output and export
volumes, the threat or effect of which is to restrain or monopolize
trade and commerce in the United States; (2) misappropriation and use
of trade secrets, the threat or effect of which is to destroy or
substantially injure an industry in the United States; or (3) false
designation of origin or manufacturer, the threat or effect of which is
to destroy or substantially injure an industry in the United States.
Id. at 35381.
On August 31, 2016, U.S. Steel filed a motion for leave to amend
the Complaint and Notice of Investigation to correct the name of
respondent ``Shougang Group'' to ``Shougang Corporation.'' On September
12, 2016, respondent Shougang Trade responded to the motion,
identifying an apparent error in the proposed amended Complaint but
stating that it does not oppose the motion. No other responses were
received.
On September 19, 2016, the ALJ issued the subject ID, granting U.S.
Steel's motion pursuant to Commission rule 210.14(b)(1) (19 CFR
210.14(b)(1)). The ID notes that on June 30, 2016, following
institution of the investigation, Shougang Trade filed a response to
the Complaint, stating that ``Shougang Group'' is not a legal entity.
Shougang Trade also asserted that it is a wholly owned subsidiary of
Shougang Corporation. U.S. Steel noted in its motion that the address
for Shougang Corporation is the same address that was identified in the
Complaint for ``Shougang Group.'' The ALJ found there is good cause to
amend the pleadings to correct the name of a misidentified respondent.
The ALJ also found that there is no prejudice in identifying Shougang
Corporation at this stage of the investigation because Shougang Trade,
its wholly owned subsidiary, was properly served the Complaint and
Notice of Investigation and has entered an appearance.
No petitions for review were filed and the Commission has
determined not to review the subject ID.
The authority for the Commission's determination is contained in
section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1337), and
in part 210 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR
part 210).
By order of the Commission.
Issued: October 19, 2016.
Lisa R. Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2016-25716 Filed 10-24-16; 8:45 am]
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