Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) from China and Indonesia; Inv. Nos. 701-TA-503-504 and 731-TA-1229-1230 (Final)

=== Termination – CVD – Final - China - Indonesia === 19056 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 66 / Monday, April 7, 2014 / Notices 22 See Non-Market Economy Antidumping Proceedings: Assessment of Antidumping Duties, 76 FR 65694 (October 24, 2011); see also Preliminary Results, and accompanying Decision Memorandum at 3. 23 Id. will continue to direct CBP to assess importer-specific assessment rates based on the resulting per-unit (i.e., per-kg) rates by the weight in kgs of each entry of the subject merchandise during the POR. Specifically, we calculated importer-specific duty assessment rates on a per-unit rate basis by dividing the total dumping margins (calculated as the difference between normal value and export price, or constructed export price) for each importer by the total sales quantity of subject merchandise sold to that importer during the POR. If an importer (or customer)-specific assessment rate is de minimis (i.e., less than 0.50 percent), the Department will instruct CBP to assess that importer (or customer’s) entries of subject merchandise without regard to antidumping duties, in accordance with 19 CFR 351.106(c)(2). The Department determines that Afiex, An Phu, Bien Dong, GODACO, Navico, Thuan An and Quang Minh did not have any reviewable transactions during the POR. As a result, any suspended entries that entered under these exporters’ case number (i.e., at that exporter’s rate) will be liquidated at the NME-wide rate.22 Also, the Department determines that Dai Thanh, Fatifish and Hoang Long did not have any reviewable transactions during the period February 1, 2012 through July 31, 2012. As a result, any suspended entries that entered under these exporters’ case number (i.e., at that exporter’s rate) will be liquidated at the NME-wide rate for this period.23 Cash Deposit Requirements The following cash deposit requirements will be effective upon publication of the final results of this administrative review for all shipments of the subject merchandise entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the publication date, as provided for by section 751(a)(2)(C) of the Act: (1) For the exporters listed above, the cash deposit rate will be the rate established in the final results of review (except, if the rate is zero or de minimis, i.e., less than 0.5 percent, a zero cash deposit rate will be required for that company); (2) for previously investigated or reviewed Vietnamese and non-Vietnamese exporters not listed above that have separate rates, the cash deposit rate will continue to be the exporter-specific rate published for the most recent period; (3) for all Vietnamese exporters of subject merchandise which have not been found to be entitled to a separate rate, the cash deposit rate will be the Vietnam-wide rate of 2.11 USD/kg; and (4) for all non-Vietnamese exporters of subject merchandise which have not received their own rate, the cash deposit rate will be the rate applicable to the Vietnamese exporters that supplied that non-Vietnamese exporter. The deposit requirements, when imposed, shall remain in effect until further notice. The following cash deposit requirements will be effective upon publication of the final results of these new shipper reviews for all shipments of the subject merchandise entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the publication date, as provided for by section 751(a)(2)(C) of the Act: (1) For subject merchandise produced and exported by Golden Quality the cash deposit rate will be the rate established in the final results of this new shipper review; (2) for subject merchandise exported, but not manufactured by Golden Quality, the cash deposit rate will continue to be the Vietnam-wide rate, i.e., $2.11/kg; and (3) for subject merchandise manufactured by Golden Quality and exported by any other party, the cash deposit rate will also be the Vietnam- wide rate. The cash deposit requirements, when imposed, shall remain in effect until further notice. Reimbursement of Duties This notice also serves as a final reminder to importers of their responsibility under 19 CFR 351.402(f) to file a certificate regarding the reimbursement of antidumping duties prior to liquidation of the relevant entries during this POR. Failure to comply with this requirement could result in the Department’s presumption that reimbursement of antidumping duties occurred and the subsequent assessment of doubled antidumping duties. Administrative Protective Orders This notice also serves as a 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, which continues to govern business proprietary information in this segment of the proceeding. Timely written notification of the return or destruction of APO materials, or conversion to judicial protective order, 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 these administrative reviews and notice in accordance with sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i) of the Act. Dated: March 28, 2014. Paul Piquado, Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Appendix—Issues and Decision Memorandum Comment I: Selection of the Surrogate Country Comment II: Surrogate Value for Whole, Live Pangasius Fish Comment III: Surrogate Value for Fingerlings Comment IV: Surrogate Value for Fish Feed Comment V: Surrogate Value for Rice Husk Comment VI: Surrogate Value for Labor Comment VII: Surrogate Financial Ratios Comment VIII: Surrogate Value for Lime Comment IX: Surrogate Value for Fish Meal By-Product Comment X: Surrogate Value for Fish Waste By-Products Comment XI: Surrogate Value for Fresh Broken Fillets By-Product Comment XII: Surrogate Value for Sawdust Comment XIII: Surrogate Values for Truck Freight and Boat Freight Comment XIV: Surrogate Value for Electricity Comment XV: Surrogate Value for Diesel Comment XVI: Surrogate Value for Containerization Comment XVII: Surrogate Value for Marine Insurance Comment XVIII: Surrogate Value for Water Comment XIX: Surrogate Value for Brokerage and Handling Comment XX: Surrogate Value for Salt Comment XXI: Surrogate Values for CO Gas and Coal Comment XXII: Vinh Hoan’s Gross Weight vs. Net Weight for U.S. Sales and FOPs Comment XXIII: Surrogate Value for Vinh Hoan’s Fish Oil By-Product Comment XXIV: Application of the Vietnam- Wide Rate to GODACO and Quang Minh [FR Doc. 2014–07714 Filed 4–4–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [C–570–993, C–560–827] Termination of Countervailing Duty Investigations; Monosodium Glutamate From the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Indonesia AGENCY : Enforcement and Compliance, formerly Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY : On March 7, 2014, the Department of Commerce (the Department) received a letter from counsel to Ajinomoto Co., Inc. and VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:49 Apr 04, 2014 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\07APN1.SGM 07APN1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 19057Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 66 / Monday, April 7, 2014 / Notices 1 See Letter from Petitioner, ‘‘Petition for Antidumping and Countervailing Duties: Monosodium Glutamate from the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Indonesia,’’ dated September 16, 2013 (the petition). 2 See Monosodium Glutamate From the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Indonesia: Initiation of Countervailing Duty Investigations, 78 FR 65269 (October 31, 2013). 3 See Monosodium Glutamate From the People’s Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination; and Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances, 79 FR 13615 (March 11, 2014). 4 See Monosodium Glutamate From the Republic of Indonesia: Preliminary Negative Countervailing Duty Determination; and Preliminary Negative Determination of Critical Circumstances, 79 FR 13614 (March 11, 2014). 5 See Letter from Petitioner, ‘‘Withdrawal of Countervailing Duty Petition,’’ dated March 7, 2014. 6 See the petition at Exhibit I–1.A. Ajinomoto North America Inc. (collectively, AJINA, or Petitioner). The letter notified the Department that Petitioner was withdrawing the petition filed on September 16, 2013 with respect to the countervailing duty (CVD) investigations of monosodium glutamate (MSG) from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the Republic of Indonesia (Indonesia). In this instance, because producers accounting for substantially all of the production of the domestic like product expressed a lack of interest in issuance of an order, the Department is terminating these CVD investigations in accordance with section 782(h)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). DATES : Effective Date: April 7, 2014. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jun Jack Zhao or Nicholas Czajkowski, Office VII, AD/CVD Operations, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–1396 and (202) 482–1395, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Background On September 16, 2013, AJINA filed a petition alleging that countervailable subsidies were being provided to producers and exporters of MSG from Indonesia and the PRC. 1 On October 23, 2013, the Department initiated CVD investigations with respect to imports of MSG from Indonesia and the PRC. 2 On March 4, 2014, the Department reached its preliminary affirmative determination that countervailable subsidies were being provided to producers and exporters of MSG in the PRC; the Department also preliminarily determined that critical circumstances exist for imports of MSG from the PRC. 3 On that same date, the Department made a preliminary determination that countervailable subsidies were not being provided to producers and exporters of MSG in Indonesia; the Department also preliminarily determined that critical circumstances did not exist for imports of MSG from Indonesia. 4 On March 7, 2014, Petitioner withdrew its petition with respect to the CVD investigations on imports of MSG from Indonesia and the PRC. 5 Scope of the Investigations The scope of these investigations covers monosodium glutamate, whether or not blended or in solution with other products. Specifically, MSG that has been blended or is in solution with other product(s) is included in this scope when the resulting mix contains 15 percent or more of MSG by dry weight. Products with which MSG may be blended include, but are not limited to, salts, sugars, starches, maltodextrins, and various seasonings. Further, MSG is included in these investigations regardless of physical form (including, but not limited to, substrates, solutions, dry powders of any particle size, or unfinished forms such as MSG slurry), end-use application, or packaging. MSG has a molecular formula of C5H8NO4Na, a Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) registry number of 6106– 04–3, and a Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII) number of W81N5U6R6U. Merchandise covered by the scope of these investigations is currently classified in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) of the United States at subheading 2922.42.10.00. Merchandise subject to these investigations may also enter under HTS subheadings 2922.42.50.00, 2103.90.72.00, 2103.90.74.00, 2103.90.78.00, 2103.90.80.00, and 2103.90.90.91. The tariff classifications, CAS registry number, and UNII number are provided for convenience and customs purposes; however, the written description of the scope is dispositive. Termination of the Countervailing Duty Investigations Pursuant to section 782(h)(1) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.207(c), the Department may terminate an investigation based upon a lack of interest if the Department determines that producers accounting for substantially all of the production of that domestic like product expressed a lack of interest in issuance of an order. In these CVD investigations, AJINA represents 100 percent of the industry producing the domestic like product.6 As such, because AJINA withdrew its CVD petition regarding MSG from Indonesia and the PRC and because AJINA constitutes 100 percent of the production of the domestic like product, the Department finds that producers accounting for substantially all—in this case, all—of the production of the domestic like product expressed a lack of interest in CVD orders, within the meaning of section 782(h)(1) of the Act. Consequently, we are terminating these CVD investigations and will direct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to terminate the suspension of liquidation of entries of subject merchandise imported from the PRC. Because we have not directed CBP to suspend liquidation of entries of subject merchandise imported from Indonesia, we will not direct CBP to take any action regarding entries of subject merchandise imported from Indonesia. This notice serves as a reminder to parties subject to administrative protective order (APO) of their responsibility concerning the disposition of proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3). Timely written notification of the return or destruction of APO materials or conversion to judicial protective order is hereby requested. Failure to comply with the regulations and the terms of an APO is a violation that is subject to sanction. This determination and notice are in accordance with section 782(h)(1) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.207(c). Dated: March 31,2014. Paul Piquado, Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. [FR Doc. 2014–07716 Filed 4–4–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration Notice of Scope Rulings AGENCY : Enforcement and Compliance, formerly Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. DATES : Effective Date: April 7, 2014. SUMMARY : The Department of Commerce (‘‘Department’’) hereby publishes a list of scope rulings and anticircumvention determinations made between October 1, 2013, and December 31, 2013. We intend to publish future lists after the close of the next calendar quarter. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brenda E. Waters, AD/CVD Operations, VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:49 Apr 04, 2014 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\07APN1.SGM 07APN1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── === Determination – AD – Preliminary - Indonesia === 26406 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 89 / Thursday, May 8, 2014 / Notices 1 See Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Order, Finding, or Suspended Investigation; Opportunity To Request Administrative Review, 76 FR 24460 (May 2, 2011). 2 See Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews and Request for Revocation in Part, 76 FR 37781 (June 28, 2011). 3 See Ball Bearings and Parts Thereof from Japan and the United Kingdom: Revocation of Antidumping Duty Orders, 76 FR 41761 (July 15, 2011). 4 NSK Corp v. United States International Trade Commission, 716 F.3d 1352 (Fed. Cir. 2013). 5 NSK Corp. v. United States International Trade Commission, Court No. 06–334, Slip Op. 2013–143 (CIT November 18, 2013). 6 See Ball Bearings and Parts Thereof From Japan and the United Kingdom: Notice of Reinstatement of Antidumping Duty Orders, Resumption of Administrative Reviews, and Advance Notification of Sunset Reviews, 78 FR 76104 (December 16, 2013) (Reinstatement Notice). 7 Because the 90-day deadline to withdraw was Sunday, March 16, 2014, and the government was closed on Monday, March 17, 2014, due to hazardous weather, the actual deadline for parties to withdraw was Tuesday, March 18, 2014. 8 On March 27, 2014, the Robert Bosch Companies filed an untimely letter withdrawing their request for review. Because the deadline to withdraw was clearly established in the Reinstatement Notice, we did not grant the withdrawal request. See April 2, 2014 memorandum to the file from Hermes Pinilla, ‘‘Ball Bearings and Parts Thereof from Japan—Issuance of Antidumping Duty Questionnaire to the Robert Bosch Companies,’’ for further discussion. DATES : Effective Date: May 8, 2014. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sandra Dreisonstok or Minoo Hatten, AD/CVD Operations Office I, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–0768 and (202) 482–1690 respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Background On May 2, 2011, we published a notice of opportunity to request an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on ball bearings from Japan for the period May 1, 2010, through April 30, 2011. 1 We received timely filed requests for review of 31 producers or exporters from various interested parties. On June 28, 2011, in accordance with section 751(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act) and 19 CFR 351.221(c)(1)(i), we initiated an administrative review of the order on ball bearings from Japan with respect to the following firms: 2 Asahi Seiko Co., Ltd. Aisin Seiki Co. Ltd. Audi AG Bosch Packaging Technology K.K. Bosch Rexroth Corporation Caterpillar Inc. Caterpillar Japan Ltd. Caterpillar Overseas S.A.R.L. Caterpillar Group Services S.A. Caterpillar Brazil Ltd. Caterpillar Africa Pty. Ltd. Caterpillar of Australia Pty. Ltd. Caterpillar S.A.R.L. Caterpillar Americas Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. Caterpillar Logistics Services China Ltd. Caterpillar Mexico, S.A. de C.V. Glory Ltd. Hagglunds Ltd. Hino Motors Ltd. JTEKT Corporation Kongskilde Limited Mazda Motor Corporation Nachi-Fujikoshi Corporation NSK Ltd. NSK Corporation NTN Corporation Perkins Engines Company Limited Sapporo Precision, Inc., and Tokyo Precision, Inc. Volkswagen AG Volkswagen Zubehor GmbH Yamazaki Mazak Trading Corporation On July 15, 2011, pursuant to a decision of the Court of International Trade (CIT) that affirmed the International Trade Commission’s (ITC’s) negative injury determinations on remand in the second sunset review of the antidumping duty order on ball bearings from Japan, we revoked the order on ball bearings and parts thereof from Japan and discontinued all ongoing administrative reviews, pending a final and conclusive court decision.3 On May 16, 2013, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (Federal Circuit) reversed the CIT’s decision and ordered the CIT to reinstate the ITC’s affirmative material injury determinations. 4 Subsequently, on November 18, 2013, the CIT issued final judgment reinstating the ITC’s affirmative injury determinations. 5 Thus, on December 16, 2013 we reinstated the antidumping duty order and resumed all previously discontinued administrative reviews. 6 Rescission of Review in Part Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.213(d)(1), the Department will rescind an administrative review, ‘‘in whole or in part, if a party that requested a review withdraws the request within 90 days of the date of publication of notice of initiation of the requested review.’’ In our Reinstatement Notice, we informed parties that the deadline to withdraw requests for review was 90 days from the publication of that notice. 7 We received timely withdrawals of requests for review from all firms except Bosch Packaging Technology K.K., Bosch Rexroth Corporation, and Hagglunds Ltd. (collectively, the Robert Bosch Companies).8 This rescission in part is in accordance with 19 CFR 351.213(d)(1). Accordingly, the Department intends to issue appropriate assessment instructions to U.S. Customs and Border Protection 15 days after publication of this notice. Notifications This notice serves as a final reminder to importers of their responsibility under 19 CFR 351.402(f)(2) to file a certificate regarding the reimbursement of antidumping duties prior to liquidation of the relevant entries during this review period. Failure to comply with this requirement could result in the Department’s presumption that reimbursement of antidumping duties occurred and the subsequent assessment of doubled antidumping duties. This notice also serves as a reminder to parties subject to administrative protective order (APO) of their responsibility concerning the disposition of proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3). Timely written notification of the return or destruction of APO materials or conversion to judicial protective order is hereby requested. Failure to comply with the regulations and the terms of an APO is a sanctionable violation. This notice is issued and published in accordance with sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.213(d)(4). Dated: May 1, 2014. Christian Marsh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations. [FR Doc. 2014–10510 Filed 5–7–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–560–826] Monosodium Glutamate From the Republic of Indonesia: Affirmative Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Postponement of Final Determination AGENCY : Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY : The Department of Commerce (Department) preliminarily determines that monosodium glutamate (MSG) from VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:18 May 07, 2014 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\08MYN1.SGM 08MYN1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES 26407Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 89 / Thursday, May 8, 2014 / Notices 1 For a complete description of the scope of the investigation, see Appendix I to this notice. 2 See Memorandum to Paul Piqudo, Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance, from Christian Marsh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Operations, ‘‘Antidumping Duty Investigation of Monosodium Glutamate from the Republic of Indonesia: Decision Memorandum for the Preliminary Determination,’’ dated May 1, 2014 (Preliminary Decision Memorandum). 3 See 19 CFR 351.310(c). 4 See the April 28, 2014, Letter to the Secretary of Commerce, ‘‘Antidumping Duty Investigation of Monosodium Glutamate from Indonesia: Conditional Request to Postpone the Final Determination.’’ 5 See also 19 CFR 351.210(e). the Republic of Indonesia (Indonesia) is being, or is likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV), as provided in the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). The period of investigation is July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013. The estimated weighted- average dumping margins of sales at LTFV are shown in the ‘‘Preliminary Determination’’ section of this notice. We invite interested parties to comment on this preliminary determination. The final determination will be issued not later than 135 days after publication of this preliminary determination in the Federal Register. DATES : Effective: May 8, 2014. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nicholas Czajkowski or Justin Neuman, AD/CVD Operations, Office VII, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–1395 and (202) 482–0486, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Scope of the Investigation The product covered by this investigation is MSG, whether or not blended or in solution with other products. Specifically, MSG that has been blended or is in solution with other product(s) is included in this scope when the resulting mix contains 15 percent or more of MSG by dry weight. 1 Methodology The Department is conducting this investigation in accordance with section 731 of the Act. Export price (EP) and constructed export price (CEP) are calculated in accordance with section 772 of the Act and 19 CFR 351.402. Normal value (NV) is calculated in accordance with section 773 of the Act and 19 CFR 351.403. For a full description of the methodology underlying our conclusions, see the Preliminary Decision Memorandum.2 The Preliminary Decision Memorandum is a public document and is made available to the public via Enforcement and Compliance’s Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (IA ACCESS). IA ACCESS is available to registered users at https://iaaccess.trade.gov, and is available to all parties in the Department’s Central Records Unit, located at room 7046 of the main Department of Commerce building. In addition, a complete version of the Preliminary Decision Memorandum can be found at http:// enforcement.trade.gov/frn/. The signed and the electronic versions of the Preliminary Decision Memorandum are identical in content. Preliminary Determination The Department preliminarily determines that MSG from Indonesia is being, or is likely to be, sold in the United States at LTFV, as provided in section 733(b) of the Act. The Department preliminarily determines that the following estimated weighted-average dumping margins exist: Exporter or producer Weighted-average dumping margin (percent) PT. Cheil Jedang Indo- nesia .......................... 5.61 All Others ...................... 5.61 Section 735(c)(5)(A) of the Act provides that the estimated ‘‘all others’’ rate shall be an amount equal to the weighted average of the weighted-average dumping margins calculated for the or producers or exporters individually examined, excluding rates that are zero, de minimis or determined entirely under section 776 of the Act. Since we calculated a weighted-average dumping margin for only one respondent that was not zero, de minimis, or determined entirely under section 776 of the Act, we assigned to all other producers and exporters the rate calculated for PT. Cheil Jedang Indonesia (Cheil Jedang). Disclosure and Public Comment We will disclose the calculations performed to parties in this proceeding within five days of the date of publication of this notice in accordance with 19 CFR 351.224(b). Case briefs or other written comments may be submitted to the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance no later than seven days after the date on which the final verification report is issued in this proceeding and rebuttal briefs, limited to issues raised in case briefs, may be submitted no later than five days after the deadline date for case briefs. Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.309(c)(2) and (d)(2), parties who submit case briefs or rebuttal briefs in this proceeding are encouraged to submit with each argument: (1) A statement of the issue; (2) a brief summary of the argument; and, (3) a table of authorities. Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.310(c), interested parties who wish to request a hearing, or to participate in a hearing if one is requested, must submit a written request to the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance, U.S. Department of Commerce. All documents must be filed electronically using IA ACCESS. An electronically filed request must be received successfully in its entirety by IA ACCESS, by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, within 30 days after the date of publication of this notice.3 Requests should contain the party’s name, address, and telephone number, the number of participants, and a list of the issues to be discussed. If a request for a hearing is made, the Department intends to hold the hearing at the U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230, at a time and date to be determined. Parties should confirm by telephone the date, time, and location of the hearing two days before the scheduled date. Postponement of Final Determination and Extension of Provisional Measures Pursuant to a request from Cheil Jedang, a respondent in this investigation, we are postponing the final determination. 4 Accordingly, we will issue our final determination no later than 135 days after the date of publication of this preliminary determination, pursuant to section 735(a)(2) of the Act. 5 Further, Cheil Jedang requested to extend the application of the provisional measures prescribed under section 733(d) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.210(e)(2), from a four-month period to not more than six- months. As a result, suspension of liquidation will be extended accordingly. Suspension of Liquidation In accordance with section 733(d)(2) of the Act, we will direct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to suspend liquidation of all entries of MSG from Indonesia as described in the scope of the investigation section entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the date of VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:18 May 07, 2014 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\08MYN1.SGM 08MYN1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES 26408 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 89 / Thursday, May 8, 2014 / Notices 6 See Modification of Regulations Regarding the Practice of Accepting Bonds During the Provisional Measures Period in Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations, 76 FR 61042 (October 3, 2011). 1 See Appendix I for a complete description of the scope of this investigation. 2 See Antidumping Duties; Countervailing Duties, 62 FR 27296, 27323 (May 19, 1997) (Preamble). 3 See Monosodium Glutamate From the People’s Republic of China, and the Republic of Indonesia: Initiation of Antidumping Duty Investigations, 78 FR 65278 (October 31, 2013) (Initiation Notice). publication of this notice in the Federal Register. Pursuant to section 733(d)(1)(B) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.205(d), the Department will instruct CBP to require a cash deposit equal to the preliminary weighted-average amount by which NV exceeds U.S. price, 6 as indicated in the chart above, as follows: (1) The rate for Cheil Jedang will be the weighted- average dumping margin we determine in this preliminary determination; (2) if the exporter is not a firm identified in this investigation, but the producer is, then the rate will be the rate established for the producer of the subject merchandise; (3) the rate for all other producers or exporters will be 5.61 percent. The suspension of liquidation instructions will remain in effect until further notice. International Trade Commission (ITC) Notification In accordance with section 733(f) of the Act, we notified the ITC of our preliminary affirmative determination of sales at LTFV. If our final determination is affirmative, the ITC will determine before the later of 120 days after the date of this preliminary determination or 45 days after our final determination whether these imports are materially injuring, or threaten material injury to, the U.S. industry. This determination is issued and published in accordance with sections 733(f) and 777(i)(1) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.205(c). Dated: May 1, 2014. Paul Piquado, Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Appendix I Scope of the Investigation The scope of this investigation covers monosodium glutamate (‘‘MSG’’), whether or not blended or in solution with other products. Specifically, MSG that has been blended or is in solution with other product(s) is included in this scope when the resulting mix contains 15% or more of MSG by dry weight. Products with which MSG may be blended include, but are not limited to, salts, sugars, starches, maltodextrins, and various seasonings. Further, MSG is included in this investigation regardless of physical form (including, but not limited to, substrates, solutions, dry powders of any particle size, or unfinished forms such as MSG slurry), end-use application, or packaging. MSG has a molecular formula of C5H8NO4Na, a Chemical Abstract Service (‘‘CAS’’) registry number of 6106–04–3, and a Unique Ingredient Identifier (‘‘UNII’’) number of W81N5U6R6U. Merchandise covered by the scope of this investigation is currently classified in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (‘‘HTS’’) of the United States at subheading 2922.42.10.00. Merchandise subject to the investigation may also enter under HTS subheadings 2922.42.50.00, 2103.90.72.00, 2103.90.74.00, 2103.90.78.00, 2103.90.80.00, and 2103.90.90.91. The tariff classifications, CAS registry number, and UNII number are provided for convenience and customs purposes; however, the written description of the scope is dispositive. Appendix II List of Topics Discussed in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum I. Summary II. Background III. Period of Investigation IV. Postponement of Preliminary Determination V. Scope of the Investigation VI. Postponement of Final Determination and Extension of Provisional Measures VII. Affiliation VIII. Discussion of the Methodology A. Fair Value Comparison B. Product Comparisons C. Determination of Comparison Method D. U.S. Price/Constructed Export Price E. Normal Value IX. Currency Conversion X. Verification XI. Conclusion [FR Doc. 2014–10637 Filed 5–7–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–570–992] Monosodium Glutamate From the People’s Republic of China: Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances, and Postponement of Final Determination AGENCY : Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. ACTION : Notice. SUMMARY : The Department of Commerce (the Department) preliminarily determines that monosodium glutamate (MSG) from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) is being, or is likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV), as provided the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). The period of investigation is January 1, 2013, through June 30, 2013. The estimated weighted-average dumping margins of sales at LTFV are shown in the ‘‘Preliminary Determination’’ section of this notice. We invite interested parties to comment on this preliminary determination. The final determination will be issued not later than 135 days after publication of this preliminary determination in the Federal Register. DATES : Effective: May 8, 2014. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Milton Koch, Brandon Steele, or Jun Jack Zhao, AD/CVD Operations, Office VII, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–2584, (202) 482–4956, or (202) 482– 1396, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Scope of the Investigation The scope of this investigation covers MSG, whether or not blended or in solution with other products. Specifically, MSG that has been blended or is in solution with other product(s) is included in this scope when the resulting mix contains 15 percent or more of MSG by dry weight. 1 Scope Comments In accordance with the Preamble to the Department’s regulations, 2 a period of time was set aside in our Initiation Notice for parties to raise product coverage issues, and we encouraged interested parties to submit comments within 20 calendar days of the signature date of that notice.3 No scope comments were submitted regarding this investigation. Methodology The Department is conducting this antidumping duty investigation in accordance with section 731 of the Act. Export prices (EPs) and constructed export prices (CEPs) are being calculated in accordance with section 772 of the Act. Because the PRC is a non-market economy within the meaning of section 771(18) of the Act, normal value (NV) is calculated in accordance with section 773(c) of the Act. For a full description of the methodology underlying our conclusions, see the Preliminary VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:18 May 07, 2014 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\08MYN1.SGM 08MYN1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── === Determination – AD – Final - China === 58326 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 188 / Monday, September 29, 2014 / Notices People’s Republic of China, 73 FR 31970, 31972– 31973 (June 5, 2008); and Small Diameter Graphite Electrodes From the People’s Republic of China, 74 FR 2049, 2052–2053 (January 14, 2009) (SDGE Final Determination). 12 See the ‘‘Verification’’ section of this memorandum, above. 13 See SDGE Final Determination, 74 FR at 2052– 2053. determined that Sujani has not acted to the best of its ability in responding to our requests for information.12 Therefore, the Department determines that the use of adverse facts available is warranted. Accordingly, we find that there were massive imports of subject merchandise from Sujani, pursuant to our practice. 13 Given the analysis above, we determine that critical circumstances exist with respect to imports of GOES from Sujani. Disclosure We will disclose the calculations performed within five days of the date of publication of this notice to parties in this proceeding in accordance with 19 CFR 351.224(b). Continuation of Suspension of Liquidation In accordance with section 735(c)(1)(B) of the Act, the Department will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to continue to suspend liquidation of all appropriate entries of GOES from the Czech Republic, as described in Appendix I of this notice, for AMFM and the companies covered by the all others rate which were entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after May 9, 2014, the date of publication of the preliminary determination of this investigation in the Federal Register. For entries made by Sujani, in accordance with section 735(c)(4)(B) of the Act, we will instruct CBP to suspend liquidation of all appropriate entries of GOES from the Czech Republic, as described in Appendix I of this notice which were entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after February 8, 2014, which is 90 days prior to the date of publication of the preliminary determination of this investigation in the Federal Register. Further, the Department will instruct CBP to require a cash deposit equal to the amount by which normal value exceeds U.S. price as follows: (1) For the mandatory respondents listed above, the cash deposit rate will be equal to the dumping margin which the Department determined in this final determination; (2) if the exporter is not a mandatory respondent identified in this investigation, but the producer is, the cash deposit rate will be the rate established for the producer of the subject merchandise; and (3) the cash deposit rates for all other producers or exporters will be 13.76 percent. The suspension of liquidation instructions will remain in effect until further notice. ITC Notification In accordance with section 735(d) of the Act, we will notify the ITC of the final affirmative determination of sales at LTFV. Because the final determination in this proceeding is affirmative, in accordance with section 735(b)(2) of the Act, the ITC will make its final determination as to whether the domestic industry in the United States is materially injured, or threatened with material injury, by reason of imports of GOES from the Czech Republic no later than 45 days after our final determination. If the ITC determines that material injury or threat of material injury does not exist, the proceeding will be terminated and all cash deposits will be refunded. If the ITC determines that such injury does exist, the Department will issue an antidumping duty order directing CBP to assess, upon further instruction by the Department, antidumping duties on all imports of the subject merchandise entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the effective date of the suspension of liquidation. Notification Regarding Administrative Protective Orders (APO) This notice serves as a reminder to parties subject to APO of their responsibility concerning the disposition of proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3). Timely notification of the return or destruction of APO materials, or conversion to judicial protective order, is hereby requested. Failure to comply with the regulations and the terms of an APO is a sanctionable violation. This determination and this notice are issued and published pursuant to sections 735(d) and 777(i)(1) of the Act. Dated: September 22, 2014. Paul Piquado, Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Appendix I—Scope of the Investigation The scope of this investigation covers grain-oriented silicon electrical steel (GOES). GOES is a flat-rolled alloy steel product containing by weight at least 0.6 percent but not more than 6 percent of silicon, not more than 0.08 percent of carbon, not more than 1.0 percent of aluminum, and no other element in an amount that would give the steel the characteristics of another alloy steel, in coils or in straight lengths. The GOES that is subject to this investigation is currently classifiable under subheadings 7225.11.0000, 7226.11.1000, 7226.11.9030, and 7226.11.9060 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). Although the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of this investigation is dispositive. Excluded are flat-rolled products not in coils that, prior to importation into the United States, have been cut to a shape and undergone all punching, coating, or other operations necessary for classification in Chapter 85 of the HTSUS as a transformer part (i.e., laminations). Appendix II—List of Topics Discussed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum General Comments 1. Affiliation Between AMFM and Sujani 2. The Knowledge Test Company-Specific Comments AMFM 3. Home Market Sale Outside the Ordinary Course of Trade 4. Indirect Selling Expenses 5. Packing Expenses 6. CEP Offset 7. Electricity 8. Rolls and Roller Adjustment to Cost of Manufacturing 9. Verification Changes to AMFM’s Cost Data 10. Profit Sujani 11. Total Facts Available for Sujani 12. Other Sujani Adjustments [FR Doc. 2014–23124 Filed 9–26–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–570–992] Monosodium Glutamate From the People’s Republic of China: Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and the Final Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances AGENCY : Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. DATES : Effective Date: September 29, 2014. SUMMARY : The Department of Commerce (the Department) determines that monosodium glutamate (MSG) from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) is being, or is likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV), as provided in section 735 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). The final weighted-average VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:44 Sep 26, 2014 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\29SEN1.SGM 29SEN1 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 58327Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 188 / Monday, September 29, 2014 / Notices 1 See Monosodium Glutamate From the People’s Republic of China: Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances, and Postponement of Final Determination, 79 FR 26408 (May 8, 2014) (Preliminary Determination). 2 See Monosodium Glutamate From the People’s Republic of China: Amended Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value of the Antidumping Duty Investigation, 79 FR 33907 (June 13, 2014) (Amended Preliminary Determination). 3 Langfang Meihua Bio-Technology Co., Ltd., Tongliao Meihua Biological SCI–TECH Co., Ltd., Meihua Group International Trading (Hong Kong) Limited, Meihua Holdings Group Co., Ltd, and Meihua Holdings Group Co., Ltd, Bazhou Branch (collectively, Meihua, or the Meihua Group); see ‘‘Verification’’ section below. 4 19 CFR 351.204(b)(1). 5 See Appendix I. 6 See Memorandum to Paul Piquado, Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance, ‘‘Monosodium Glutamate From the People’s Republic of China: Issues and Decision Memorandum for the Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value,’’ dated concurrently with this notice (Issues and Decision Memorandum). 7 See the Issues and Decision Memorandum at the section, ‘‘Scope of the Investigation.’’ 8 See Memorandum from Milton Koch, International Trade Compliance Analyst, AD/CVD Operations, Office VII, to the File, ‘‘Antidumping Duty Investigation of Monosodium Glutamate from the People’s Republic of China: Meihua Analysis Memorandum for the Final Determination,’’ dated concurrently with this notice (Final Analysis Memorandum). dumping margins for this investigation are listed in the ‘‘Final Determination Margins’’ section below. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Milton Koch or Jun Jack Zhao, AD/CVD Operations, Office VII, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–2584 or (202) 482– 1396, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Background The Department published the preliminary determination in the LTFV investigation of MSG from the PRC on May 8, 2014. 1 The following events occurred since the preliminary determination. The Department published the amended preliminary determination on June 13, 2014.2 Between June 16, 2014 and June 24, 2014, the Department conducted verification of the mandatory respondent, the Meihua Group. 3 On July 21, 2014, Petitioner filed scope comments. On July 31, 2014 and August 7, 2014, both the Meihua Group and Petitioner filed case briefs and rebuttal briefs respectively. Period of Investigation The period of investigation is January 1, 2013, through June 30, 2013. This period corresponds to the two most recent fiscal quarters prior to the month of the filing of the petition, which was September 2013. 4 Scope of the Investigation The product covered by this investigation is MSG, whether or not blended or in solution with other products. Specifically, MSG that has been blended or is in solution with other product(s) is included in this scope when the resulting mix contains 15 percent or more of MSG by dry weight.5 Changes to the Scope of the Investigation As detailed in the accompanying Issues and Decision Memorandum, 6 we clarified the scope language with respect to the written descriptions of anhydrous and monohydrous forms of MSG and their chemical formula references. 7 The revised scope of the investigation for this final determination is detailed in Appendix I, below. Analysis of Comments Received All issues raised in the case and rebuttal briefs by parties to this investigation are addressed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum. A list of the issues which the parties raised and to which the Department responded in the Issues and Decision Memorandum is attached to this notice as Appendix II. The Issues and Decision 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). IA ACCESS is available to registered users at http://iaaccess.trade.gov and it is available to all parties in the Central Records Unit, room 7046 of the main Department of Commerce building. In addition, a complete version of the Issues and Decision Memorandum can be accessed directly at http:// enforcement.trade.gov/frn/. The signed and electronic versions of the Issues and Decision Memorandum are identical in content. Changes Since the Preliminary Determination Based on the Department’s analysis of the comments received and our findings at verification, we made certain changes to the margin calculations. For a discussion of these changes, see the Issues and Decision Memorandum and the Final Analysis Memorandum.8 Verification As provided in section 782(i) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.307(b)(1)(i), in June 2014, the Department verified the information submitted by the Meihua Group for use in the final determination. The Department used standard verification procedures, including examination of relevant accounting and production records and original source documents provided by the Meihua Group. Final Determination Margins The Department determines that the following weighted-average dumping margins exist for the period January 1, 2013, through June 30, 2013. Exporter Producer Weighted- average dumping margin (percent) Langfang Meihua Bio-Technology Co., Ltd./Meihua Group International Trading (Hong Kong) Limited. Tongliao Meihua Biological SCI–TECH Co., Ltd./Meihua Holdings Group Co., Ltd., Bazhou Branch. 8.30 Fujian Province Jianyang Wuyi MSG Co., Ltd. ....................... Fujian Province Jianyang Wuyi MSG Co., Ltd. ...................... 8.30 Neimenggu Fufeng Biotechnologies Co., Ltd. ......................... Neimenggu Fufeng Biotechnologies Co., Ltd. ........................ 8.30 Baoji Fufeng Biotechnologies Co., Ltd. ................................... Baoji Fufeng Biotechnologies Co., Ltd. ................................... 8.30 PRC-wide Entity ....................................................................... .................................................................................................. 8.32 The PRC-wide entity includes Shandong Linghua Monosodium Glutamate Incorporated Company (Shandong Linghua), a mandatory VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:44 Sep 26, 2014 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\29SEN1.SGM 29SEN1 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 58328 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 188 / Monday, September 29, 2014 / Notices 9 See Preliminary Determination, and accompanying Preliminary Decision Memorandum at 10. respondent in this investigation. 9 Shandong Linghua withheld necessary information within the meaning of section 776(a) of the Act, and failed to act to the best of its ability to comply with the Department’s requests for information within the meaning of section 776(b) of the Act. Therefore, we applied adverse facts available, determining that Shandong Linghua was a part of the PRC-wide entity. See Issues and Decision Memorandum for further discussion. Disclosure We intend to disclose to parties the calculations performed in this proceeding within five days of the date of publication of this notice in accordance with 19 CFR 351.224(b). Final Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances No parties made any comments on and we made no changes to our critical circumstances analysis announced in the Preliminary Determination, which is hereby adopted by this notice. Thus, pursuant to 735(a)(3) of the Act, we continue to find that critical circumstances exist with respect to imports of MSG from the PRC from the Meihua Group, the separate rate companies, and the companies covered by the PRC-wide rate. Continuation of Suspension of Liquidation As noted above, the Department reached an affirmative critical circumstances determination at both the Preliminary Determination and this final determination with respect to imports of MSG from the Meihua Group, the separate rate companies, and the PRC-wide entity. Therefore, in accordance with section 735(c)(4)(A) of the Act, we will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to continue to suspend liquidation of entries of MSG from the PRC from the Meihua Group, the separate rate companies, and the PRC-wide entity that were entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after February 7, 2014, the date which is 90 days prior to publication of the Preliminary Determination. Further, the Department will instruct CBP to require a cash deposit equal to the weighted-average amount by which the normal value exceeds U.S. price as follows: (1) For the exporter/producer combination listed in the table above, the cash deposit rate will be equal to the dumping margin which the Department determined in this final determination; (2) for all combinations of PRC exporters/ producers of merchandise under consideration which have not received their own separate rate above, the cash deposit rate will be equal to the dumping margin established for the PRC-wide entity; and (3) for all non-PRC exporters of merchandise under consideration which have not received their own separate rate above, the cash deposit rate will be equal to the cash deposit rate applicable to the PRC exporter/producer combination that supplied that non-PRC exporter. These suspension-of-liquidation instructions will remain in effect until further notice. ITC Notification In accordance with section 735(d) of the Act, we notified the International Trade Commission (ITC) of the final affirmative determination of sales at LTFV. As the Department’s final determination is affirmative, in accordance with section 735(b)(2) of the Act, the ITC will determine, within 45 days, whether the domestic industry in the United States is materially injured, or threatened with material injury, by reason of imports of subject merchandise, or sales (or the likelihood of sales) for importation, of the subject merchandise. If the ITC determines that such injury does not exist, this proceeding with be terminated and all securities posted will be refunded or canceled. If the ITC determines that such injury does exist, the Department will issue an antidumping duty order directing CBP to assess, upon further instruction by the Department, antidumping duties on all imports of the subject merchandise entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the effective date of the suspension of liquidation. Return or Destruction of Proprietary Information This notice also serves as a reminder to the parties subject to administrative protective order (APO) of their responsibility concerning the disposition of propriety information disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305. Timely written notification of return or destruction of APO materials or conversion to judicial protective order is hereby requested. Failure to comply with the regulations and terms of an APO is a sanctionable violation. This determination is issued and published in accordance with sections 735(d) and 777(i)(1) of the Act. Dated: September 22, 2014. Paul Piquado, Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Appendix I Scope of the Investigation The scope of this investigation covers monosodium glutamate (MSG), whether or not blended or in solution with other products. Specifically, MSG that has been blended or is in solution with other product(s) is included in this scope when the resulting mix contains 15% or more of MSG by dry weight. Products with which MSG may be blended include, but are not limited to, salts, sugars, starches, maltodextrins, and various seasonings. Further, MSG is included in this investigation regardless of physical form (including, but not limited to, in monohydrate or anhydrous form, or as substrates, solutions, dry powders of any particle size, or unfinished forms such as MSG slurry), end-use application, or packaging. MSG in monohydrate form has a molecular formula of C5H8NO4Na ¥H2O, a Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) registry number of 6106–04–3, and a Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII) number of W81N5U6R6U. MSG in anhydrous form has a molecular formula of C5H8NO4Na, a CAS registry number of l42–47–2, and a UNII number of C3C196L9FG. Merchandise covered by the scope of this investigation is currently classified in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) of the United States at subheading 2922.42.10.00. Merchandise subject to the investigation may also enter under HTS subheadings 2922.42.50.00, 2103.90.72.00, 2103.90.74.00, 2103.90.78.00, 2103.90.80.00, and 2103.90.90.91. The tariff classifications, CAS registry numbers, and UNII numbers are provided for convenience and customs purposes; however, the written description of the scope is dispositive. Appendix II List of Topics Discussed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum I. Summary II. Background III. Scope of the Investigation IV. Use of Adverse Facts Available V. Margin Calculations VI. Discussion of the Issues 1. The Department’s Inland Freight Calculation 2. Letter of Credit Costs From the Brokerage and Handling Surrogate Value 3. Meihua’s Steam and Other Energy Inputs 4. The Department’s Co-Product Allocation 5. Meihua’s Sulfuric Acid and Sulfur Dioxide Inputs 6. Meihua’s Organic Bacterial Protein (OBP) By-Product Valuation 7. Whether To Allow Offsets when Aggregating the A–A and A–T Margins for the Department’s Mixed Methodology To Calculate Meihua’s Margin 8. Meihua’s Reported Tape Distance 9. The Valuation of Wind Power 10. The Valuation of Water 11. Limiting a By-Product Offset VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:44 Sep 26, 2014 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\29SEN1.SGM 29SEN1 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 58329Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 188 / Monday, September 29, 2014 / Notices 1 See Monosodium Glutamate From the Republic of Indonesia: Affirmative Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Postponement of Final Determination, 79 FR 26406 (May 8, 2014) (Preliminary Determination). 2 See the Department Memorandum, ‘‘Issues and Decision Memorandum for the Final Affirmative Determination in the Less than Fair Value Investigation of Monosodium Glutamate from the Republic of Indonesia,’’ which is dated concurrently with and hereby adopted by this notice (Issues and Decision Memorandum). 3 See the Issues and Decision Memorandum at the section, ‘‘Scope of the Investigation.’’ 4 See Appendix II. 5 See the Department Memoranda, ‘‘Verification of the Cost Response of PT Cheil Jedang Indonesia in the Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigation of Monosodium Glutamate from Indonesia,’’ (July 11, 2014); ‘‘Verification of the Sales Responses of Cheil Jedang Indonesia in the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) from Indonesia,’’ (July 21, 2014) and; ‘‘Verification of the CEP Sales Responses of CJ America, Inc. in the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) from Indonesia,’’ (July 21, 2014). 12. Meihua’s Irrecoverable Value Added Taxes 13. Meihua’s Weighted-Average Factors of Production 14. Whether the Department Should Use Indonesian Import Statistics To Value Lignite Coal 15. Whether the Department Should Use Domestic Prices in Indonesia To Value Corn 16. The Valuation of High Protein Scrap VII. Recommendation [FR Doc. 2014–23136 Filed 9–26–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–560–826] Monosodium Glutamate From the Republic of Indonesia: Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value AGENCY : Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY : The Department of Commerce (the Department) determines that monosodium glutamate (MSG) from the Republic of Indonesia (Indonesia) is being, or is likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value, as provided in section 735 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). The period of investigation is July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013. The final weighted-average dumping margins are listed below in the section, ‘‘Final Determination.’’ DATES : Effective Date: September 29, 2014. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gene Calvert or Justin Neuman, AD/ CVD Operations, Office VII, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–3586 or (202) 482–0486, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Background The events that have occurred since the Department published the Preliminary Determination on May 8, 2014, 1 are discussed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum. 2 Scope of the Investigation The product covered by this investigation is MSG, whether or not blended or in solution with other products. Specifically, MSG that has been blended or is in solution with other product(s) is included in this scope when the resulting mix contains 15 percent or more of MSG by dry weight. The full scope of the investigation is set forth in Appendix I, below. Changes to the Scope of the Investigation As detailed in the accompanying Issues and Decision Memorandum, we clarified the scope language with respect to the written descriptions of anhydrous and monohydrous forms of MSG and their chemical formula references. 3 Analysis of Comments Received All issues raised in the case and rebuttal briefs by parties in this investigation are addressed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum. A list of the issues raised in the case and rebuttal briefs is attached to this notice. 4 The Issues and Decision 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). IA ACCESS is available to registered users at http://iaaccess.trade.gov, and is available to all parties in the Department’s Central Records Unit, room 7046 of the main Department of Commerce building. In addition, a complete version of the Issues and Decision Memorandum can be accessed directly at http://enforcement.trade.gov/ frn/. The signed and electronic versions of the Issues and Decision Memorandum are identical in content. Changes Since the Preliminary Determination Based on our analysis of the comments received, and our findings at verification, we made certain changes to the weighted-average dumping margin calculations. For a discussion of these changes, see the ‘‘Margin Calculations’’ section of the Issues and Decision Memorandum. Verification As provided in section 782(i) of the Act, in July 2014, we verified the sales and cost information submitted by PT Cheil Jedang Indonesia and CJ America, Inc. (collectively, Cheil Jedang) for use in our final determination. We used standard verification procedures, including an examination of relevant accounting and production records, and original source documents provided by Cheil Jedang.5 Final Determination The weighted-average dumping margins for this final determination are as follows: Producer or Exporter Weighted-av- erage dumping margin (percent) PT Cheil Jedang Indonesia .. 6.19 All Others .............................. 6.19 Section 735(c)(5)(A) of the Act provides that the estimated ‘‘all others’’ rate shall be an amount equal to the weighted average of the weighted- average dumping margins calculated for the producers or exporters individually examined, excluding rates that are zero, de minimis, or determined entirely under section 776 of the Act. Because we calculated a weighted-average dumping margin for only one respondent, and that rate was not zero, de minimis, or determined entirely under section 776 of the Act, we assigned to all other producers and exporters the rate calculated for PT Cheil Jedang Indonesia. Disclosure We intend to disclose the calculations performed for this final determination within five days after the date of publication of this notice to parties in this proceeding in accordance with 19 CFR 351.224(b). Suspension of Liquidation In accordance with section 735(c)(1)(B) of the Act, we will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to continue to suspend VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:50 Sep 26, 2014 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\29SEN1.SGM 29SEN1 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── === Determination – AD – Final - Indonesia === 58329Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 188 / Monday, September 29, 2014 / Notices 1 See Monosodium Glutamate From the Republic of Indonesia: Affirmative Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Postponement of Final Determination, 79 FR 26406 (May 8, 2014) (Preliminary Determination). 2 See the Department Memorandum, ‘‘Issues and Decision Memorandum for the Final Affirmative Determination in the Less than Fair Value Investigation of Monosodium Glutamate from the Republic of Indonesia,’’ which is dated concurrently with and hereby adopted by this notice (Issues and Decision Memorandum). 3 See the Issues and Decision Memorandum at the section, ‘‘Scope of the Investigation.’’ 4 See Appendix II. 5 See the Department Memoranda, ‘‘Verification of the Cost Response of PT Cheil Jedang Indonesia in the Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigation of Monosodium Glutamate from Indonesia,’’ (July 11, 2014); ‘‘Verification of the Sales Responses of Cheil Jedang Indonesia in the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) from Indonesia,’’ (July 21, 2014) and; ‘‘Verification of the CEP Sales Responses of CJ America, Inc. in the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) from Indonesia,’’ (July 21, 2014). 12. Meihua’s Irrecoverable Value Added Taxes 13. Meihua’s Weighted-Average Factors of Production 14. Whether the Department Should Use Indonesian Import Statistics To Value Lignite Coal 15. Whether the Department Should Use Domestic Prices in Indonesia To Value Corn 16. The Valuation of High Protein Scrap VII. Recommendation [FR Doc. 2014–23136 Filed 9–26–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–560–826] Monosodium Glutamate From the Republic of Indonesia: Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value AGENCY : Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY : The Department of Commerce (the Department) determines that monosodium glutamate (MSG) from the Republic of Indonesia (Indonesia) is being, or is likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value, as provided in section 735 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). The period of investigation is July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013. The final weighted-average dumping margins are listed below in the section, ‘‘Final Determination.’’ DATES : Effective Date: September 29, 2014. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gene Calvert or Justin Neuman, AD/ CVD Operations, Office VII, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–3586 or (202) 482–0486, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Background The events that have occurred since the Department published the Preliminary Determination on May 8, 2014, 1 are discussed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum. 2 Scope of the Investigation The product covered by this investigation is MSG, whether or not blended or in solution with other products. Specifically, MSG that has been blended or is in solution with other product(s) is included in this scope when the resulting mix contains 15 percent or more of MSG by dry weight. The full scope of the investigation is set forth in Appendix I, below. Changes to the Scope of the Investigation As detailed in the accompanying Issues and Decision Memorandum, we clarified the scope language with respect to the written descriptions of anhydrous and monohydrous forms of MSG and their chemical formula references. 3 Analysis of Comments Received All issues raised in the case and rebuttal briefs by parties in this investigation are addressed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum. A list of the issues raised in the case and rebuttal briefs is attached to this notice. 4 The Issues and Decision 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). IA ACCESS is available to registered users at http://iaaccess.trade.gov, and is available to all parties in the Department’s Central Records Unit, room 7046 of the main Department of Commerce building. In addition, a complete version of the Issues and Decision Memorandum can be accessed directly at http://enforcement.trade.gov/ frn/. The signed and electronic versions of the Issues and Decision Memorandum are identical in content. Changes Since the Preliminary Determination Based on our analysis of the comments received, and our findings at verification, we made certain changes to the weighted-average dumping margin calculations. For a discussion of these changes, see the ‘‘Margin Calculations’’ section of the Issues and Decision Memorandum. Verification As provided in section 782(i) of the Act, in July 2014, we verified the sales and cost information submitted by PT Cheil Jedang Indonesia and CJ America, Inc. (collectively, Cheil Jedang) for use in our final determination. We used standard verification procedures, including an examination of relevant accounting and production records, and original source documents provided by Cheil Jedang.5 Final Determination The weighted-average dumping margins for this final determination are as follows: Producer or Exporter Weighted-av- erage dumping margin (percent) PT Cheil Jedang Indonesia .. 6.19 All Others .............................. 6.19 Section 735(c)(5)(A) of the Act provides that the estimated ‘‘all others’’ rate shall be an amount equal to the weighted average of the weighted- average dumping margins calculated for the producers or exporters individually examined, excluding rates that are zero, de minimis, or determined entirely under section 776 of the Act. Because we calculated a weighted-average dumping margin for only one respondent, and that rate was not zero, de minimis, or determined entirely under section 776 of the Act, we assigned to all other producers and exporters the rate calculated for PT Cheil Jedang Indonesia. Disclosure We intend to disclose the calculations performed for this final determination within five days after the date of publication of this notice to parties in this proceeding in accordance with 19 CFR 351.224(b). Suspension of Liquidation In accordance with section 735(c)(1)(B) of the Act, we will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to continue to suspend VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:50 Sep 26, 2014 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\29SEN1.SGM 29SEN1 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 58330 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 188 / Monday, September 29, 2014 / Notices liquidation of all entries of MSG from Indonesia. We will also instruct CBP to require cash deposits equal to the amount as indicated above. These instructions suspending liquidation will remain in effect until further notice. International Trade Commission Notification In accordance with section 735(d) of the Act, we will notify the International Trade Commission (the ITC) of our final determination. As our final determination is affirmative, in accordance with section 735(b)(2) of the Act, the ITC will determine within 45 days whether the domestic industry in the United States is materially injured, or threatened with material injury, by reason of imports or sales (or the likelihood of sales) for importation of subject merchandise. If the ITC determines that such injury does exist, the Department will issue an antidumping duty order directing CBP to assess, upon further instruction from the Department, antidumping duties on all imports of subject merchandise entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the effective date of the suspension of liquidation. We are making available to the ITC all non-privileged and non-proprietary information related to this investigation. We will allow the ITC access to all privileged and business proprietary information in our files, provided the ITC confirms that it will not disclose such information, either publicly or under an administrative protective order (APO), without the written consent of the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Return or Destruction of Proprietary Information This notice serves as the final reminder to parties subject to an APO of their responsibility concerning the destruction of proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3). Timely written notification of return/ destruction of APO materials or conversion to judicial protective order is hereby requested. Failure to comply with the regulations and terms of an APO is a sanctionable violation. We are issuing and publishing this determination and notice in accordance with sections 735(d) and 777(i) of the Act. Dated: September 22, 2014. Paul Piquado, Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Appendix I Scope of the Investigation The scope of this investigation covers monosodium glutamate (MSG), whether or not blended or in solution with other products. Specifically, MSG that has been blended or is in solution with other product(s) is included in this scope when the resulting mix contains 15 percent or more of MSG by dry weight. Products with which MSG may be blended include, but are not limited to, salts, sugars, starches, maltodextrins, and various seasonings. Further, MSG is included in this investigation regardless of physical form (including, but not limited to, in monohydrate or anhydrous form, or as substrates, solutions, dry powders of any particle size, or unfinished forms such as MSG slurry), end-use application, or packaging. MSG in monohydrate form has a molecular formula of C5H8NO4Na •H2O, a Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) registry number of 6106–04–3, and a Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII) number of W81N5U6R6U. MSG in anhydrous form has a molecular formula of C5H8NO4 Na, a CAS registry number of l42–47–2, and a UNII number of C3C196L9FG. Merchandise covered by the scope of this investigation is currently classified in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) of the United States at subheading 2922.42.10.00. Merchandise subject to the investigation may also enter under HTS subheadings 2922.42.50.00, 2103.90.72.00, 2103.90.74.00, 2103.90.78.00, 2103.90.80.00, and 2103.90.90.91. The tariff classifications, CAS registry numbers, and UNII numbers are provided for convenience and customs purposes; however, the written description of the scope is dispositive. Appendix II List of Topics Discussed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum I. Summary II. Background III. Scope of the Investigation IV. Margin Calculations V. Discussion of the Issues 1. Treatment of CJI’s Import Duties on Imported Raw Materials Into Bonded Zones 2. Treatment of CJA’s Indirect Selling Expenses 3. Treatment of CJA’s Royalty Expenses 4. Treatment of CJI’s Credit Expenses 5. Minor Calculation Error Regarding Currency Conversions VI. Recommendation [FR Doc. 2014–23126 Filed 9–26–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XD521 Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting AGENCY : National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION : Notice of public meeting. SUMMARY : The Pacific Fishery Management Council’s (Pacific Council) Salmon Advisory Subpanel (SAS) and ad hoc Lower Columbia River Natural Coho Workgroup (LRC Workgroup) will hold a public work session in Portland, OR. The meeting is open to the public, but is not intended as a public hearing. Public comments will be taken as time allows. DATES : The work session will begin at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 and will proceed until 5 p.m. or until business for the day is completed. ADDRESSES : The work session will be held at the Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel, Cascade A and B Rooms, 8235 Northeast Airport Way, Portland, OR 97220; telephone: (503) 281–2500. Council address: Pacific Fishery Management Council, 7700 NE Ambassador Place, Suite 101, Portland, OR 97220; telephone: (503) 820–2280. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Mike Burner, Pacific Council; telephone: (503) 820–2414. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : The SAS and LRC Workgroup will discuss proposed revisions to the Lower Columbia River natural (LCN) coho harvest matrix and prepare for the November 2014 Council meeting. Focus topics include; a review of Council guidance from the September 2014 Council meeting, the assessment of coho impacts in Columbia River tributary fisheries, and recommendations on a final range of alternative harvest strategies for LCN coho. The SAS and LRC Workgroup may also address one or more matters on the Council’s November 2014 agenda. The SAS and LRC Workgroup reports and recommendations are scheduled to be presented to the Council at its November 2014 meeting in Costa Mesa, CA. Although nonemergency issues not contained in the SAS and the LRC Workgroup meeting agendas may come before the SAS and the LRC Workgroup for discussion, those issues may not be the subject of formal action during this VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:44 Sep 26, 2014 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\29SEN1.SGM 29SEN1 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── === USITC Termination – CVD – China - Indonesia === 56403Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 182 / Friday, September 19, 2014 / Notices • Antioch Library, Antioch, CA 94509. • Natural Resources Library, Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street NW., Main Interior Building, Washington, DC 20240. • Bureau of Reclamation, South Central California Area Office, 1243 N Street, Fresno, CA 93720. • Mid-Pacific Regional Library, Bureau of Reclamation, 2800 Cottage Way, Sacramento, CA 95825. Public Disclosure Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in any correspondence, you should be aware that your entire correspondence— including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your correspondence to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. Dated. August 14, 2014. Brenda Bryant, Assistant Regional Director, Mid-Pacific Region. [FR Doc. 2014–22350 Filed 9–18–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–MN–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation Nos. 701–TA–503–504 (Final)] Monosodium Glutamate From China and Indonesia; Termination of Investigations AGENCY : United States International Trade Commission. ACTION : Notice. SUMMARY : On April 7, 2014, the Department of Commerce published notice in the Federal Register of termination of the countervailing duty investigations in connection with monosodium glutamate from China and Indonesia (79 FR 19056). Accordingly, pursuant to section 207.40(a) of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 207.40(a)), the countervailing duty investigations concerning monosodium glutamate from China and Indonesia (Inv. Nos. 701– TA–503–504 (Final)) are terminated. DATES : Effective Date: April 7, 2014. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy Sherman (202–205–3289), Office of Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20436. Hearing- impaired individuals are advised that information on this matter can be obtained by contacting the Commission’s TDD terminal on 202– 205–1810. Persons with mobility impairments who will need special assistance in gaining access to the Commission should contact the Office of the Secretary at 202–205–2000. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its internet server (http:// www.usitc.gov). Authority: These investigations are being terminated under authority of title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930; this notice is published pursuant to section 201.10 of the Commission’s rules (19 CFR 201.10). By order of the Commission. Issued: September 15, 2014. Jennifer D. Rohrbach, Supervisory Attorney. [FR Doc. 2014–22318 Filed 9–18–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE [OMB Number 1140–0058] Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Investigator Integrity Questionnaire AGENCY : Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Department of Justice. ACTION : 30-day notice. SUMMARY : The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) will submit the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register Volume 79, Number 138, page 42052 on July 18, 2014, allowing for a 60 day comment period. DATES : The purpose of this notice is to allow for an additional 30 days for public comment until October 20, 2014. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have comments, especially on the estimated public burden or associated response time, suggestions, or need a copy of the proposed information collection instrument with instructions or additional information, please contact Renee Reid, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, 99 New York Avenue NE., Washington, DC 20226. Written comments and/or suggestions can also be directed to the Office of Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention Department of Justice Desk Officer, Washington, DC 20503 or send email to OIRA_submission@ omb.eop.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are encouraged. Your comments should address one or more of the following four points: • Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; • Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; • Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and • Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. Overview of This Information Collection 1140–0058 (1) Type of Information Collection: Extension of an existing collection. (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Investigator Integrity Questionnaire. (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department sponsoring the collection: Form number: ATF Form 8620.7. Component: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, U.S. Department of Justice. (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary: Individual or households. Other: None. Abstract: ATF utilizes the services of contract investigators to conduct security/suitability investigations on prospective or current employees, as well as those contractors and consultants doing business with ATF. Persons interviewed by contract investigators will be randomly selected to voluntarily complete a questionnaire regarding the investigator’s degree of professionalism. (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:15 Sep 18, 2014 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\19SEN1.SGM 19SEN1 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── === USITC Scheduling === 34782 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 117 / Wednesday, June 18, 2014 / Notices 1 For purposes of these investigations, the Department of Commerce has defined the subject merchandise as ‘‘monosodium glutamate (MSG), whether or not blended or in solution with other products. Specifically, MSG that has been blended or is in solution with other product(s) is included in this scope when the resulting mix contains 15% or more of MSG by dry weight. Products with which MSG may be blended include, but are not limited to, salts, sugars, starches, maltodextrins, and various seasonings. Further, MSG is included in this investigation regardless of physical form (including, but not limited to, substrates, solutions, dry powders of any particle size, or unfinished forms such as MSG slurry), end-use application, or packaging. MSG has a molecular formula of C5H8NO4Na, a Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) registry number of 6106–04–3, and a Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII) number of W81N5U6R6U.’’ activities (e.g., geophysical, geotechnical, archaeological, and biological surveys) and site assessment activities (including the installation and operation of meteorological towers and buoys) on those leases that may be issued in the Wind Energy Area (WEA) on the OCS offshore Massachusetts (MA). The purpose of this notice is to inform the public of the availability of the revised EA and FONSI, which can be accessed online at: http:// www.boem.gov/State-Activities- Massachusetts. In accordance with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Council on Environmental Quality’s (CEQ) regulations implementing NEPA at 40 CFR 1500–1508, BOEM issued a FONSI supported by the analysis in the revised EA. The FONSI concluded that the reasonably foreseeable environmental impacts associated with the proposed action and alternatives, as set forth in the EA, would not significantly impact the quality of the human environment; therefore, the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required. Authority: This notice is published pursuant to 43 CFR 46.305. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michelle Morin, BOEM Office of Renewable Energy Programs, 381 Elden Street, HM 1328, Herndon, Virginia 20170–4817, (703) 787–1340 or michelle.morin@boem.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : On November 2, 2012, BOEM published a Notice of Availability (NOA) of an EA, requesting public comment on alternatives considered in that 2012 EA. In addition, comments were requested on measures to mitigate impacts to environmental resources and socioeconomic conditions that could potentially occur in the MA WEA and surrounding areas as a result of leasing, site characterization, and site assessment activities in those areas (77 FR 66185). The 2012 EA considered the impacts that could result from leasing the entire MA WEA and BOEM’s approval of site assessment plans within that area. Comments received in response to the 2012 NOA can be viewed at: http:// www.regulations.gov by searching for Docket ID BOEM–2012–0086. Based on comments received on the 2012 EA, and results of required consultations (e.g., Endangered Species Act), BOEM revised the 2012 EA. BOEM will use this revised EA to inform decisions to issue leases in the MA WEA, and to subsequently approve Site Assessment Plans (SAPs) on those leases. BOEM may issue one or more commercial wind energy leases in the MA WEA. The competitive lease process is set forth at 30 CFR 585.210– 585.225. A commercial lease gives the lessee the exclusive right to seek BOEM approval for the development of the leasehold. The lease does not grant the lessee the right to construct any facilities; rather, the lease grants the lessee the right to use the leased area to develop its plans, which BOEM must approve before the lessee may proceed to the next stage of the process. See 30 CFR 585.600 and 585.601. In the event that a particular lease is issued, and the lessee submits a SAP, BOEM would then determine whether the revised EA adequately considers the environmental consequences of the activities proposed in the lessee’s SAP. If BOEM determines that the analysis in the revised EA adequately considers these consequences, then no further analysis under NEPA would be required and BOEM could approve the SAP. If, on the other hand, BOEM determines that the analysis in this revised EA is inadequate for that purpose, BOEM would prepare additional NEPA analysis before it could approve the SAP. If a lessee is prepared to propose a wind energy generation facility on its lease, it would submit a Construction and Operations Plan (COP). BOEM then would prepare a separate site- and project-specific NEPA analysis of the proposed project. This analysis would likely take the form of an EIS in which BOEM would evaluate the reasonably foreseeable environmental and socioeconomic consequences of the proposed project. The EIS would provide the public and Federal officials with comprehensive information regarding the reasonably foreseeable environmental impacts of the proposed project and would inform BOEM’s decision to approve, approve with modification, or disapprove a lessee’s COP pursuant to 30 CFR 585.628. This process would include additional opportunities for public involvement pursuant to NEPA. Dated: June 10, 2014. Walter D. Cruickshank, Acting Director, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management. [FR Doc. 2014–14004 Filed 6–17–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–MR–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation Nos. 731–TA–1229–1230 (Final)] Monosodium Glutamate From China and Indonesia; Scheduling of the Final Phase of the Antidumping Duty Investigations AGENCY : United States International Trade Commission. ACTION : Notice. SUMMARY : The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of the final phase of antidumping duty investigation nos. 731–TA–1229–1230 (Final) under section 735(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1673d(b)) (the Act) to determine whether an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury, or the establishment of an industry in the United States is materially retarded, by reason of less-than-fair-value imports from China and Indonesia of monosodium glutamate, provided for in subheading 2922.42.10 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States.1 For further information concerning the conduct of this phase of the investigations, hearing procedures, and rules of general application, consult the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, part 201, subparts A through E (19 CFR part 201), and part 207, subparts A and C (19 CFR part 207). DATES : Effective Date: Thursday, May 8, 2014. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy Sherman (202–205–3289), Office of Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20436. Hearing- impaired persons can obtain information on this matter by contacting the Commission’s TDD terminal on 202– 205–1810. Persons with mobility impairments who will need special VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:35 Jun 17, 2014 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00068 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\18JNN1.SGM 18JNN1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES 34783Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 117 / Wednesday, June 18, 2014 / Notices assistance in gaining access to the Commission should contact the Office of the Secretary at 202–205–2000. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its internet server (http:// www.usitc.gov). The public record for these investigations may be viewed on the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) at http://edis.usitc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Background.—The final phase of these investigations is being scheduled as a result of affirmative preliminary determinations by the Department of Commerce that imports of monosodium glutamate from China and Indonesia are being sold in the United States at less than fair value within the meaning of section 733 of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1673b). The investigation was requested in a petition filed on September 16, 2013 by Ajinomoto North America Inc. (‘‘AJINA’’), Itasca, Illinois. Participation in the investigations and public service list.—Persons, including industrial users of the subject merchandise and, if the merchandise is sold at the retail level, representative consumer organizations, wishing to participate in the final phase of these investigations as parties must file an entry of appearance with the Secretary to the Commission, as provided in section 201.11 of the Commission’s rules, no later than 21 days prior to the hearing date specified in this notice. A party that filed a notice of appearance during the preliminary phase of the investigations need not file an additional notice of appearance during this final phase. The Secretary will maintain a public service list containing the names and addresses of all persons, or their representatives, who are parties to the investigations. Limited disclosure of business proprietary information (BPI) under an administrative protective order (APO) and BPI service list.—Pursuant to section 207.7(a) of the Commission’s rules, the Secretary will make BPI gathered in the final phase of these investigations available to authorized applicants under the APO issued in the investigations, provided that the application is made no later than 21 days prior to the hearing date specified in this notice. Authorized applicants must represent interested parties, as defined by 19 U.S.C. 1677(9), who are parties to the investigations. A party granted access to BPI in the preliminary phase of the investigations need not reapply for such access. A separate service list will be maintained by the Secretary for those parties authorized to receive BPI under the APO. Staff report.—The prehearing staff report in the final phase of these investigations will be placed in the nonpublic record on Monday, September 8, 2014, and a public version will be issued thereafter, pursuant to section 207.22 of the Commission’s rules. Hearing.—The Commission will hold a hearing in connection with the final phase of these investigations beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 23, 2014, at the U.S. International Trade Commission Building. Requests to appear at the hearing should be filed in writing with the Secretary to the Commission on or before Wednesday, September 17, 2014. A nonparty who has testimony that may aid the Commission’s deliberations may request permission to present a short statement at the hearing. All parties and nonparties desiring to appear at the hearing and make oral presentations should attend a prehearing conference to be held at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, September 19, 2014, at the U.S. International Trade Commission Building. Oral testimony and written materials to be submitted at the public hearing are governed by sections 201.6(b)(2), 201.13(f), and 207.24 of the Commission’s rules. Parties must submit any request to present a portion of their hearing testimony in camera no later than 7 business days prior to the date of the hearing. Written submissions.—Each party who is an interested party shall submit a prehearing brief to the Commission. Prehearing briefs must conform with the provisions of section 207.23 of the Commission’s rules; the deadline for filing is Monday, September 15, 2014. Parties may also file written testimony in connection with their presentation at the hearing, as provided in section 207.24 of the Commission’s rules, and posthearing briefs, which must conform with the provisions of section 207.25 of the Commission’s rules. The deadline for filing posthearing briefs is Tuesday, September 30, 2014. In addition, any person who has not entered an appearance as a party to the investigations may submit a written statement of information pertinent to the subject of the investigations, including statements of support or opposition to the petition, on or before Tuesday, September 30, 2014. On Thursday, October 16, 2014, the Commission will make available to parties all information on which they have not had an opportunity to comment. Parties may submit final comments on this information on or before Monday, October 20, 2014, but such final comments must not contain new factual information and must otherwise comply with section 207.30 of the Commission’s rules. All written submissions must conform with the provisions of section 201.8 of the Commission’s rules; any submissions that contain BPI must also conform with the requirements of sections 201.6, 207.3, and 207.7 of the Commission’s rules. The Commission’s Handbook on E-Filing, available on the Commission’s Web site at http://edis.usitc.gov, elaborates upon the Commission’s rules with respect to electronic filing. Additional written submissions to the Commission, including requests pursuant to section 201.12 of the Commission’s rules, shall not be accepted unless good cause is shown for accepting such submissions, or unless the submission is pursuant to a specific request by a Commissioner or Commission staff. In accordance with sections 201.16(c) and 207.3 of the Commission’s rules, each document filed by a party to the investigations must be served on all other parties to the investigations (as identified by either the public or BPI service list), and a certificate of service must be timely filed. The Secretary will not accept a document for filing without a certificate of service. Authority: These investigations are being conducted under authority of title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930; this notice is published pursuant to section 207.21 of the Commission’s rules. By order of the Commission. Issued: June 12, 2014. Lisa R. Barton, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2014–14229 Filed 6–17–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 731–TA–1145 (Review)] Steel Threaded Rod From China; Scheduling of an Expedited Five-Year Review AGENCY : United States International Trade Commission. ACTION : Notice. SUMMARY : The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of an expedited review pursuant to section 751(c)(3) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1675(c)(3)) (the Act) to determine whether revocation of the antidumping duty order on steel threaded rod from China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:35 Jun 17, 2014 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\18JNN1.SGM 18JNN1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── === Determination – CVD – Preliminary - China === 13615Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 47 / Tuesday, March 11, 2014 / Notices 1 Due to the closure of the Federal Government in Washington, DC on March 3, 2014, the Department reached this determination on the next business day (i.e., March 4, 2014). See Notice of Clarification: Application of ‘‘Next Business Day’’ Rule for Administrative Determination Deadlines Pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930, As Amended, 70 FR 24533 (May 10, 2005). 2 For a complete description of the scope of the investigation, see Appendix 1 to this notice. 3 See Memorandum from Christian Marsh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations, to Paul Piquado, Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance regarding ‘‘Decision Memorandum for the Preliminary Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigation of Monosodium Glutamate from the People’s Republic of China,’’ dated concurrently with this notice (Preliminary Decision Memorandum). A list of topics discussed in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum can be found at Appendix 2 of this notice. Dated: March 4, 2014. Paul Piquado, Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Appendix 1 Scope of the Investigation The scope of this investigation covers monosodium glutamate (MSG), whether or not blended or in solution with other products. Specifically, MSG that has been blended or is in solution with other product(s) is included in this scope when the resulting mix contains 15% or more of MSG by dry weight. Products with which MSG may be blended include, but are not limited to, salts, sugars, starches, maltodextrins, and various seasonings. Further, MSG is included in this investigation regardless of physical form (including, but not limited to, substrates, solutions, dry powders of any particle size, or unfinished forms such as MSG slurry), end-use application, or packaging. MSG has a molecular formula of C5H8NO4Na, a Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) registry number of 6106– 04–3, and a Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII) number of W81N5U6R6U. Merchandise covered by the scope of this investigation is currently classified in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) of the United States at subheading 2922.42.10.00. Merchandise subject to this investigation may also enter under HTS subheadings 2922.42.50.00, 2103.90.72.00, 2103.90.74.00, 2103.90.78.00, 2103.90.80.00, and 2103.90.90.91. The tariff classifications, CAS registry number, and UNII number are provided for convenience and customs purposes; however, the written description of the scope is dispositive. Appendix 2 List of Topics Discussed in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum I. Summary II. Background A. Initiation and Case History B. Period of Investigation III. Scope Comments IV. Scope of the Investigation V. Respondent Selection VI. Injury Test VII. Subsidies Valuation A. Allocation Period B. Attribution of Subsidies C. Denominators D. Benchmarks and Discount Rates VIII. Critical Circumstances IX. Analysis of Programs A. Program Preliminarily Determined to be Countervailable B. Respondent Reported Not Using the Following Programs During the POI and the Record Indicates Nothing to Contradict These Claims X. ITC Notification XI. Disclosure and Public Comment XII. Verification XIII. Conclusion [FR Doc. 2014–05243 Filed 3–10–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [C–570–993] Monosodium Glutamate From the People’s Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination; and Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances AGENCY : Enforcement and Compliance, formerly Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY : The Department of Commerce (the Department) preliminarily determines that countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of monosodium glutamate (MSG) from the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The Department also preliminarily determines that critical circumstances exist for imports of MSG from the PRC. The period of investigation is January 1, 2012, through December 31, 2012. The final determination will be issued 75 days after the date of this preliminary determination.1 Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary determination. DATES : Effective Date: March 11, 2014. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jun Jack Zhao or Justin Neuman, Office VII, AD/CVD Operations, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–1396 and (202) 482–0486, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Scope of the Investigation The product covered by this investigation is MSG, whether or not blended or in solution with other products. Specifically, MSG that has been blended or is in solution with other product(s) is included in this scope when the resulting mix contains 15 percent or more of MSG by dry weight. 2 Methodology The Department is conducting this countervailing duty investigation in accordance with section 701 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). For a full description of the methodology underlying our preliminary conclusions, see the Preliminary Decision Memorandum. 3 The Preliminary Decision 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). IA ACCESS is available to registered users at http://iaaccess.trade.gov, and is available to all parties in the Central Records Unit, room 7046 of the main Department of Commerce building. In addition, a complete version of the Preliminary Decision Memorandum can be accessed directly on the Internet at http://enforcement.trade.gov/frn/ index.html. The signed Preliminary Decision Memorandum and the electronic versions of the Preliminary Decision Memorandum are identical in content. Critical Circumstances In accordance with section 703(e)(1) of the Act, we preliminarily find that critical circumstances exist with respect to imports of MSG from the PRC. A discussion of our determination can be found in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum. Preliminary Determination and Suspension of Liquidation In accordance with section 703(d)(1)(A)(i) of the Act, we determine separate subsidy rates for Langfang Meihua Bio-Technology Co., Ltd. and Tongliao Meihua Biological Sci-Tech Co., Ltd. (collectively, the Meihua VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:22 Mar 10, 2014 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\11MRN1.SGM 11MRN1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES 13616 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 47 / Tuesday, March 11, 2014 / Notices 4 We find these companies to be cross-owned in accordance with 19 CFR 351.525(b)(6)(vi). See the Preliminary Decision Memorandum. 5 The Department applied AFA to this company; see the Preliminary Determination Memorandum at ‘‘Use of Facts Otherwise Available and Adverse Inferences,’’ for a full description of our methodology. 6 See 19 CFR 351.224(b). 7 See 19 CFR 351.309(c)–(d), 19 CFR 351.310(c). Group) 4 and Henan Lotus Flower Gourmet Powder Co., Ltd. (Henan Lotus), the individually-investigated producers/exporters of the subject merchandise. We also calculated an all- others rate. In accordance with sections 703(d) and 705(c)(5)(A) of the Act, for companies not individually investigated, we apply an ‘‘all-others’’ rate, which is normally calculated by weighting the subsidy rates of the individual companies selected as mandatory respondents by those companies’ exports of the subject merchandise to the United States. Under section 705(c)(5)(A)(i) of the Act, the all- others rate should exclude zero and de minimis rates calculated for the exporters and producers individually investigated as well as rates based entirely on facts otherwise available. Where the rates for the investigated companies are all zero or de minimis, or based entirely on facts otherwise available, section 705(c)(5)(A)(ii) of the Act instructs the Department to establish an all-others rate using ‘‘any reasonable method.’’ For Henan Lotus, which did not participate in this investigation, we determine a rate based solely on adverse facts available (AFA), in accordance with sections 776(a) and (b) of the Act. Therefore, the only rate in this investigation that is not de minimis or based entirely on facts otherwise available is the rate calculated for the Meihua Group. Consequently, the rate calculated for the Meihua Group is also assigned as the ‘‘all-others’’ rate. The overall preliminary subsidy rates are summarized in the table below: Company Subsidy rate (percent) Langfang Meihua Bio-Technology Co., Ltd. and Tongliao Meihua Biological Sci-Tech Co., Ltd. (collectively, the Meihua Group) .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 13.41 Henan Lotus Flower Gourmet Powder Co., Ltd.5 ........................................................................................................................... 404.03 All Others ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 13.41 In accordance with sections 703(d)(1)(B) and (d)(2) of the Act, we are directing U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to suspend liquidation of all entries of MSG from the PRC that are entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the date of the publication of this notice in the Federal Register, and to require a cash deposit for such entries of merchandise in the amounts indicated above. Moreover, because we preliminarily find critical circumstances exist with respect to all exporters, in accordance with section 703(e)(2)(A) of the Act, we are directing CBP to apply the suspension of liquidation to any unliquidated entries entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the date 90 days prior to the date of publication of this notice in the Federal Register. Verification As provided in section 782(i)(1) of the Act, we intend to verify the information submitted by the respondents prior to making our final determination. Disclosure and Public Comment The Department intends to disclose to interested parties the calculations performed in connection with this preliminary determination within five days of its public announcement.6 Interested parties may submit case and rebuttal briefs, as well as request a hearing. 7 For a schedule of the deadlines for filing case briefs, rebuttal briefs, and hearing requests, see the Preliminary Decision Memorandum. International Trade Commission Notification In accordance with section 703(f) of the Act, we will notify the International Trade Commission (ITC) of our determination. In addition, we are making available to the ITC all non- privileged and non-proprietary information relating to this investigation. We will allow the ITC access to all privileged and business proprietary information in our files, provided the ITC confirms that it will not disclose such information, either publicly or under an administrative protective order, without the written consent of the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. In accordance with section 705(b)(2) of the Act, if our final determination is affirmative, the ITC will make its final determination within 45 days after the Department makes its final determination. This determination is issued and published pursuant to sections 703(f) and 777(i) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.205(c). Dated: March 4, 2014. Paul Piquado, Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Appendix 1 Scope of the Investigation The scope of this investigation covers monosodium glutamate (MSG), whether or not blended or in solution with other products. Specifically, MSG that has been blended or is in solution with other product(s) is included in this scope when the resulting mix contains 15% or more of MSG by dry weight. Products with which MSG may be blended include, but are not limited to, salts, sugars, starches, maltodextrins, and various seasonings. Further, MSG is included in this investigation regardless of physical form (including, but not limited to, substrates, solutions, dry powders of any particle size, or unfinished forms such as MSG slurry), end-use application, or packaging. MSG has a molecular formula of C5H8NO4Na, a Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) registry number of 6106–04–3, and a Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII) number of W81N5U6R6U. Merchandise covered by the scope of this investigation is currently classified in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) of the United States at subheading 2922.42.10.00. Merchandise subject to this investigation may also enter under HTS subheadings 2922.42.50.00, 2103.90.72.00, 2103.90.74.00, 2103.90.78.00, 2103.90.80.00, and 2103.90.90.91. The tariff classifications, CAS registry number, and UNII number are provided for convenience and customs purposes; however, the written description of the scope is dispositive. Appendix 2 List of Topics Discussed in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum I. Summary II. Background III. Scope Comments IV. Scope of the Investigation V. Respondent Selection VI. Injury Test VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:22 Mar 10, 2014 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\11MRN1.SGM 11MRN1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES 13617Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 47 / Tuesday, March 11, 2014 / Notices 1 See Certain Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Products From the People’s Republic of China: Initiation of Countervailing Duty Investigation, 79 FR 4667 (January 29, 2014). 2 See section 703(c)(1)(B) of the Act. 3 See Notice of Clarification: Application of ‘‘Next Business Day’’ Rule for Administrative Determination Deadlines Pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930, as Amended, 70 FR 24533 (May 10, 2005). 1 Due to the closure of the Federal Government on March 3, 2014, Commerce reached this determination on the next business day (i.e., March 4, 2014). See Notice of Clarification: Application of ‘‘Next Business Day’’ Rule for Administrative Determination Deadlines Pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930, As Amended, 70 FR 24533 (May 10, 2005). 2 See sections 771(5)(B) and (D) of the Act regarding financial contribution; section 771(5)(E) Continued VII. Application of the Countervailing Duty Law to Imports from the PRC VIII. Subsidies Valuation IX. Benchmarks and Discount Rates X. Use of Facts Otherwise Available and Adverse Inferences XI. Critical Circumstances XII. Analysis of Programs XIII. ITC Notification XIV. Disclosure and Public Comment XV. Verification XVI. Conclusion [FR Doc. 2014–05241 Filed 3–10–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [C–570–011] Certain Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Products From the People’s Republic of China: Postponement of Preliminary Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigation AGENCY : Enforcement and Compliance, formerly Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Justin Neuman at (202) 482–0486 or Milton Koch at (202) 482–2584, AD/ CVD Operations, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Background On January 22, 2014, the Department of Commerce (the Department) initiated the countervailing duty investigation of certain crystalline silicon photovoltaic products from the People’s Republic of China (PRC). 1 Currently, the preliminary determination is due no later than March 28, 2014. Postponement of Due Date for the Preliminary Determination Section 703(b)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), requires the Department to issue the preliminary determination in a countervailing duty investigation within 65 days after the date on which the Department initiated the investigation. However, if the Department concludes that the parties concerned in the investigation are cooperating and determines that the investigation is extraordinarily complicated, section 703(c)(1)(B) of the Act allows the Department to postpone making the preliminary determination until no later than 130 days after the date on which the administering authority initiated the investigation. The Department determines that the parties involved in this proceeding are cooperating, and that the investigation is extraordinarily complicated.2 Specifically, the Department is investigating numerous alleged subsidy programs in the PRC; these programs include preferential loans and directed credit, debt forgiveness, grants, tax incentives, export incentive programs, and the provision of goods, services, and land for less than adequate remuneration. Due to the number and complexity of the alleged countervailable subsidy practices being investigated, we determine that this investigation is extraordinarily complicated. Therefore, in accordance with section 703(c)(1)(B) of the Act, we are postponing the due date for the preliminary determination to not later than 130 days after the day on which the investigation was initiated. Thus, the deadline for completion of the preliminary determinations is now June 1, 2014. Because the deadline falls on a non-business day, in accordance with the Department’s practice, the deadline will become the next business day, June 2, 2014. 3 This notice is issued and published pursuant to section 703(c)(2) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.205(f)(1). Dated: March 5, 2014. Paul Piquado, Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. [FR Doc. 2014–05249 Filed 3–10–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [C–570–995] Countervailing Duty Investigation of Grain-Oriented Electrical Steel From the People’s Republic of China: Preliminary Determination and Alignment of Final Determination With Final Antidumping Duty Determination AGENCY : Enforcement and Compliance, formerly Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY : The Department of Commerce (the ‘‘Department’’) preliminarily determines that countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of grain- oriented electrical steel from the People’s Republic of China (the ‘‘PRC’’).1 We invite interested parties to comment on this preliminary determination. DATES : Effective Date: March 12, 2014. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Yasmin Nair, David Cordell or Brian Davis, AD/CVD Operations, Office VI, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone 202.482.3813, 202.482.0408 or 202.482.7924, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Scope of the Investigation The scope of this investigation covers grain-oriented silicon electrical steel (‘‘GOES’’). GOES is a flat-rolled alloy steel product containing by weight at least 0.6 percent but not more than 6 percent of silicon, not more than 0.08 percent of carbon, not more than 1.0 percent of aluminum, and no other element in an amount that would give the steel the characteristics of another alloy steel, in coils or in straight lengths. The GOES that is subject to this investigation is currently classifiable under subheadings 7225.11.0000, 7226.11.1000, 7226.11.9030, and 7226.11.9060 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). Although the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of this investigation is dispositive. Methodology The Department is conducting this countervailing duty (‘‘CVD’’) investigation in accordance with section 701 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the ‘‘Act’’). For each of the subsidy programs found countervailable, we preliminarily determine that there is a subsidy, i.e., a financial contribution by an ‘‘authority’’ that gives rise to a benefit to the recipient, and that the subsidy is specific. 2 For a full description of the VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:22 Mar 10, 2014 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\11MRN1.SGM 11MRN1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── === Orders - AD - China - Indonesia === 70505Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 228 / Wednesday, November 26, 2014 / Notices 1 See Monosodium Glutamate From the People’s Republic of China: Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and the Final Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances, 79 FR 58326 (September 29, 2014) (PRC Final Determination), and Monosodium Glutamate From the Republic of Indonesia: Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, 79 FR 58329 (September 29, 2014) (Indonesia Final Determination). 2 See Monosodium Glutamate from China and Indonesia, USITC Investigation Nos. 731–TA–1229– 1230 (Final) Publication 4499 (November 2014) (ITC Determinations). 3 Id. 4 See PRC Final Determination. 5 For a detailed discussion of the alleged ministerial errors, as well as the Department’s analysis, see Memorandum to Paul Piquado, Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance, from Christian Marsh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations, regarding, ‘‘Final Determination of Antidumping Duty Investigation of Monosodium Glutamate from the People’s Republic of China: Allegation of Ministerial Errors,’’ dated November 20, 2014. 6 See ITC Determinations. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–570–992, A–560–826] Monosodium Glutamate From the People’s Republic of China, and the Republic of Indonesia: Antidumping Duty Orders; and Monosodium Glutamate From the People’s Republic of China: Amended Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value AGENCY : Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY : Based on affirmative final determinations by the Department of Commerce (the Department) and the International Trade Commission (the ITC), the Department is issuing antidumping duty (AD) orders on monosodium glutamate (MSG) from the People’s Republic of China (the PRC) and the Republic of Indonesia (Indonesia). In addition, the Department is amending its final determination of sales at less than fair value (LTFV) from the PRC to correct certain ministerial errors. DATES : Effective Date: November 26, 2014. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Milton Koch at (202) 482–2584 (the PRC); or Gene Calvert at (202) 482–3586 (Indonesia), AD/CVD Operations, Office VII, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Background In accordance with sections 735(d) and 777(i)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act) and 19 CFR 351.210(c), on September 29, 2014, the Department published affirmative final determinations of sales at LTFV in the AD investigations of MSG from the PRC and Indonesia. 1 On November 10, 2014, the ITC notified the Department of its affirmative determinations that an industry in the United States is materially injured within the meaning of section 735(b)(1)(A)(i) of the Act by reason of LTFV imports of MSG from the PRC and Indonesia. 2 In addition, the ITC found in its final determination that critical circumstances do not exist with respect to imports of subject merchandise from the PRC that are subject to the Department’s final affirmative critical circumstances findings. 3 Scope of the Orders The products covered by these orders are monosodium glutamate (MSG), whether or not blended or in solution with other products. Specifically, MSG that has been blended or is in solution with other product(s) is included in these orders when the resulting mix contains 15 percent or more of MSG by dry weight. Products with which MSG may be blended include, but are not limited to, salts, sugars, starches, maltodextrins, and various seasonings. Further, MSG is included in these orders regardless of physical form (including, but not limited to, in monohydrate or anhydrous form, or as substrates, solutions, dry powders of any particle size, or unfinished forms such as MSG slurry), end-use application, or packaging. MSG in monohydrate form has a molecular formula of C5H8NO4Na-H2O, a Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) registry number of 6106–04–3, and a Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII) number of W81N5U6R6U. MSG in anhydrous form has a molecular formula of C5H8NO4Na, a CAS registry number of 142–47–2, and a UNII number of C3C196L9FG. Merchandise covered by these orders is currently classified in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) of the United States at subheading 2922.42.10.00. Merchandise covered by these orders may also enter under HTS subheadings 2922.42.50.00, 2103.90.72.00, 2103.90.74.00, 2103.90.78.00, 2103.90.80.00, and 2103.90.90.91. These tariff classifications, CAS registry numbers, and UNII numbers are provided for convenience and customs purposes; however, the written description of the scope is dispositive. Amendment to the Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value of MSG From the PRC On September 29, 2014, the Department published its affirmative final determination in the proceeding covering MSG from the PRC.4 In accordance with 19 CFR 351.224(b), on September 24, 2014, the Department disclosed to interested parties the details of its calculations for the final determination. On September 29, 2014, Ajinomoto North America Inc. (Petitioner), petitioner in the investigation, and Langfang Meihua Bio- Technology Co., Ltd., Tongliao Meihua Biological SCI–TECH Co., Ltd., Meihua Group International Trading (Hong Kong) Limited, Meihua Holdings Group Co., Ltd., and Meihua Holdings Group Co., Ltd., Bazhou Branch (collectively, the Meihua Group), a respondent in the PRC investigation, timely submitted ministerial error allegations and requested, pursuant to 19 CFR 351.224, that the Department correct these alleged ministerial errors. On October 6, 2014, the Meihua Group submitted rebuttal comments to Petitioner’s ministerial error allegations. After analyzing all comments and rebuttal comments that were submitted by interested parties, we determined that, in accordance with section 735(e) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.224(e), certain ministerial errors were made with respect to the Meihua Group’s margin calculation and the PRC-wide entity rate. 5 Specifically, the Department inadvertently failed to: (1) Select the appropriate highest transaction-specific margin for the PRC- wide entity rate, and (2) adjust certain costs of the Meihua Group’s ancillary operations regarding its MSG production. The amended dumping margins are provided, below. Antidumping Duty Orders As stated above, on November 10, 2014, in accordance with section 735(d) of the Act, the ITC notified the Department of its final determinations in these investigations, in which it found that an industry in the United States is materially injured by reason of imports of MSG from the PRC and Indonesia.6 Because the ITC determined that imports of MSG from the PRC and Indonesia are materially injuring a U.S. industry, unliquidated entries of such merchandise from the PRC and Indonesia, entered or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption are subject VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:21 Nov 25, 2014 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\26NON1.SGM 26NON1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 70506 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 228 / Wednesday, November 26, 2014 / Notices 7 See Monosodium Glutamate From the People’s Republic of China: Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances, and Postponement of Final Determination, 79 FR 26408 (May 8, 2014) (PRC Preliminary Determination), and Monosodium Glutamate From the Republic of Indonesia: Affirmative Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Postponement of Final Determination, 79 FR 26406 (May 8, 2014). 8 See section 736(a)(3) of the Act. 9 See the April 23, 2014, Letter to the Secretary from the Meihua Group, ‘‘Monosodium Glutamate from the People’s Republic of China: Request for Extension of the Final Determination,’’ and the April 28, 2014, Letter to the Secretary from PT. Cheil Jedang Indonesia and CJ America, Inc., ‘‘Antidumping Duty Investigation of Monosodium Glutamate from Indonesia: Conditional Request to Postpone the Final Determination.’’ to the assessment of antidumping duties. Therefore, in accordance with section 736(a)(1) of the Act, the Department will direct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to assess, upon further instruction by the Department, antidumping duties equal to the amount by which the normal value of the merchandise exceeds the export price (or constructed export price) of the merchandise, for all relevant entries of MSG from the PRC and Indonesia. These antidumping duties will be assessed on unliquidated entries of MSG from the PRC and Indonesia entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after May 8, 2014, the date of publication of the preliminary determination, 7 but will not include entries occurring after the expiration of the provisional measures period and before publication of the ITC’s final injury determinations as further described below. Continuation of Suspension of Liquidation In accordance with section 735(c)(1)(B) of the Act, we will instruct CBP to continue to suspend liquidation on all entries of MSG from the PRC and Indonesia. We will also instruct CBP to require cash deposits equal to the amounts indicated below. These instructions suspending liquidation will remain in effect until further notice. We will also instruct CBP to require cash deposits at rates equal to the estimated weighted-average dumping margins indicated below. Accordingly, effective on the date of publication of the ITC’s final affirmative injury determinations, CBP will require, at the same time as importers would normally deposit estimated duties on this subject merchandise, a cash deposit at rates equal to the estimated weighted-average antidumping duty margins listed below. 8 The relevant all-others rate for Indonesia or the rate for the PRC-wide entity, as applicable, apply to all exporter and producer combinations not specifically listed. Provisional Measures Section 773(d) of the Act states that instructions issued pursuant to an affirmative preliminary determination may not remain in effect for more than four months except where exporters representing a significant proportion of exports of the subject merchandise request the Department to extend that four-month period to no more than six months. At the request of exporters that account for a significant proportion of MSG from the PRC and Indonesia, we extended the four-month period to no more than six months in each case.9 In the underlying investigations, the Department published the preliminary determinations on May 8, 2014. Therefore, the six-month period beginning on the date of publication of the preliminary determinations ended on November 4, 2014 (i.e., the last day of that six-month period was November 3, 2014). Furthermore, section 737(b) of the Act states that definitive duties are to begin on the date of publication of the ITC’s final injury determination. As a result, in accordance with section 733(d) of the Act and our practice, we will instruct CBP to terminate the suspension of liquidation and to liquidate, without regard to antidumping duties, unliquidated entries of MSG from the PRC and Indonesia, entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after November 4, 2014, the date the provisional measures expired, until and through the day proceeding the date of publication of the ITC’s final injury determinations in the Federal Register. Suspension of liquidation resumes on the date of publication of the ITC’s final determination in the Federal Register. The weighted-average dumping margins are as follows: THE PRC Exporter Producer Weighted-average dumping margin (percent) Langfang Meihua Bio-Technology Co., Ltd./Meihua Group International Trading (Hong Kong) Limited. Tongliao Meihua Biological SCI–TECH Co., Ltd./Meihua Holdings Group Co., Ltd., Bazhou Branch. 20.09 Fujian Province Jianyang Wuyi MSG Co., Ltd ....................... Fujian Province Jianyang Wuyi MSG Co., Ltd ...................... 20.09 Neimenggu Fufeng Biotechnologies Co., Ltd ........................ Neimenggu Fufeng Biotechnologies Co., Ltd ........................ 20.09 Baoji Fufeng Biotechnologies Co., Ltd ................................... Baoji Fufeng Biotechnologies Co., Ltd ................................... 20.09 PRC-wide Entity ..................................................................... ................................................................................................. 39.03 The PRC-wide entity includes Shandong Linghua Monosodium Glutamate Incorporated Company (Shandong Linghua), a mandatory respondent in this investigation. INDONESIA Exporter or producer Weighted-average dumping margin (percent) PT Cheil Jedang Indo- nesia .......................... 6.19 INDONESIA—Continued Exporter or producer Weighted-average dumping margin (percent) All Others ...................... 6.19 Critical Circumstances With regard to the ITC’s negative critical circumstances determinations on imports of MSG from the PRC, we will instruct CBP to lift suspension and to refund any cash deposits made to secure the payment of estimated antidumping duties with respect to entries of the subject merchandise entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after February 7, 2014 (i.e., 90 days prior to the date of publication of the PRC Preliminary Determination), but before May 8, 2014, (i.e., the date of publication of the PRC Preliminary Determination). Notifications to Interested Parties This notice constitutes the AD orders with respect to MSG from the PRC and VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:21 Nov 25, 2014 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\26NON1.SGM 26NON1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 70507Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 228 / Wednesday, November 26, 2014 / Notices Indonesia pursuant to section 736(a) of the Act. Interested parties can find a list of AD orders currently in effect at http://enforcement.trade.gov/stats/ iastats1.html. These orders and the amended final determination for PRC are published in accordance with sections 735(e), 736(a), and 777(i) of the Act, and 19 CFR 351.211 and 351.224(e). Dated: November 20, 2014. Paul Piquado, Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. [FR Doc. 2014–28053 Filed 11–25–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sanctuary System Business Advisory Council; Public Meeting AGENCY : Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS), National Ocean Service (NOS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce (DOC). ACTION : Notice of open meeting. SUMMARY : Notice is hereby given of a meeting via web conference call of the Sanctuary System Business Advisory Council (Council). The web conference call is open to the public, and participants can dial into the call. Participants who choose to use the web conferencing feature in addition to the audio will be able to view the presentations as they are being given. DATES : Members of the public wishing to participate in the meeting must register in advance by December 10, 2014. The meeting will be held Thursday, December 11, 2014, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET, and an opportunity for public comment will be provided at 4:05 p.m. ET. These times and the agenda topics described below are subject to change. ADDRESSES : The meeting will be held via web conference call. Register by contacting Rebecca Holyoke at rebecca.holyoke@noaa.gov or (301) 713– 7264. Webinar and teleconference capacity may be limited. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rebecca Holyoke, Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, 1305 East West Highway, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910. (Phone: 301–713– 7264, Fax: 301–713–0404; email: rebecca.holyoke@ noaa.gov). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : ONMS serves as the trustee for 14 marine protected areas encompassing more than 170,000 square miles of ocean and Great Lakes waters from the Hawaiian Islands to the Florida Keys, and from Lake Huron to American Samoa. National marine sanctuaries protect our Nation’s most vital coastal and marine natural and cultural resources, and through active research, management, and public engagement, sustains healthy environments that are the foundation for thriving communities and stable economies. One of the many ways ONMS ensures public participation in the designation and management of national marine sanctuaries is through the formation of advisory councils. The Sanctuary System Business Advisory Council (Council) has been formed to provide advice and recommendations to the Director regarding the relationship of the ONMS with the business community. Additional information on the Council can be found at http:// sanctuaries.noaa.gov/management/bac/ welcome.html. Matters To Be Considered: The fourth meeting of the Council will provide an opportunity for council representatives to hear about ONMS efforts to promote national marine sanctuaries as sentinel sites for change detection and building a better understanding of coastal, marine, and Great Lakes ecosystems (i.e., ONMS Sentinel Monitoring Program). Discussions will focus on potential expansion of or developing new collaborations to conduct research and monitoring, including engaging citizen scientists from sanctuary communities. The agenda is subject to change. The agenda is available at http://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/ management/bac/welcome.html. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1431, et seq. (Federal Domestic Assistance Catalog Number 11.429, Marine Sanctuary Program) Dated: November 7, 2014. Daniel J. Basta, Director, Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, National Ocean Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. [FR Doc. 2014–27726 Filed 11–25–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–NK–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE United States Patent and Trademark Office Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Agency: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Title: Representative and Address Provisions. Agency Approval Number: 0651– 0035. Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection. Burden: 140,863 hours annually. Number of Respondents: 560,595 responses per year. Avg. Hours per Response: The USPTO estimates that it will take the public approximately 3 minute (0.05 hours) to 1.5 hours to prepare the appropriate form or documents and submit to the USPTO. Needs and Uses: This information collection includes the information necessary to submit a request to grant or revoke power of attorney for an application, patent, or reexamination proceeding, and for a registered practitioner to withdraw as attorney or agent of record. This collection also includes the information necessary to change the correspondence address for an application, patent, or reexamination proceeding, to request a Customer Number and manage the correspondence address and list of practitioners associated with a Customer Number, and to designate or change the correspondence address or fee address for one or more patents or applications by using a Customer Number. Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit organizations. Frequency: On occasion. Respondent’s Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits. OMB Desk Officer: Nicholas A. Fraser, email: Nicholas_A._Fraser@ omb.eop.gov. Once submitted, the request will be publicly available in electronic format through the Information Collection Review page at www.reginfo.gov. Paper copies can be obtained by: • Email: InformationCollection@ uspto.gov. Include ‘‘0651–0035 copy request’’ in the subject line of the message. • Mail: Marcie Lovett, Records Management Division Director, Office of the Chief Information Officer, United States Patent and Trademark Office, P.O. Box 1450, Alexandria, VA 22313– 1450. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent on or before December 26, 2014 to Nicholas A. Fraser, OMB Desk Officer, via email to Nicholas_A._Fraser@omb.eop.gov, or by fax to 202–395–5167, marked to the attention of Nicholas A. Fraser. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:21 Nov 25, 2014 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\26NON1.SGM 26NON1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── === USITC Determination - Final === 68481Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 221 / Monday, November 17, 2014 / Notices 1 Electronic Document Information System (EDIS): http://edis.usitc.gov. 2 United States International Trade Commission (USITC): http://edis.usitc.gov. 3 Electronic Document Information System (EDIS): http://edis.usitc.gov. 4 Handbook for Electronic Filing Procedures: http://www.usitc.gov/secretary/fed_reg_notices/ rules/handbook_on_electronic_filing.pdf. 5 Electronic Document Information System (EDIS): http://edis.usitc.gov. 1 The record is defined in sec. 207.2(f) of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 207.2(f)). 2 Commissioner F. Scott Kieff did not participate in these investigations. 3 The Commission also finds that imports subject to Commerce’s affirmative critical circumstances determination are not likely to undermine seriously the remedial effect of the antidumping duty order on China. Engines Having Exhaust Temperature- Controlled Engine Technology and Components Thereof, DN 3039; the Commission is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint or complainant’s filing under section 210.8(b) of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 210.8(b)). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lisa R. Barton, Secretary to the Commission, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205–2000. The public version of the complaint can be accessed on the Commission’s Electronic Document Information System (EDIS) at EDIS,1 and 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 United States International Trade Commission (USITC) at USITC. 2 The public record for this investigation may be viewed on the Commission’s Electronic Document Information System (EDIS) at EDIS.3 Hearing-impaired persons are advised that information on this matter can be obtained by contacting the Commission’s TDD terminal on (202) 205–1810. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : The Commission has received a complaint and a submission pursuant to section 210.8(b) of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure filed on behalf of Artic Cat Inc. on November 7, 2014. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1337) in the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain snowmobiles with engines having exhaust temperature-controlled engine technology and components thereof. The complaint names as respondents Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. of Canada; and BRP US Inc. of Sturtevant, WI. The complainant requests that the Commission issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. Proposed respondents, other interested parties, and members of the public are invited to file comments, not to exceed five (5) pages in length, inclusive of attachments, on any public interest issues raised by the complaint or section 210.8(b) filing. Comments should address whether issuance of the relief specifically requested by the complainant in this investigation would affect the public health and welfare in the United States, competitive conditions in the United States economy, the production of like or directly competitive articles in the United States, or United States consumers. In particular, the Commission is interested in comments that: (i) explain how the articles potentially subject to the requested remedial orders are used in the United States; (ii) identify any public health, safety, or welfare concerns in the United States relating to the requested remedial orders; (iii) identify like or directly competitive articles that complainant, its licensees, or third parties make in the United States which could replace the subject articles if they were to be excluded; (iv) indicate whether complainant, complainant’s licensees, and/or third party suppliers have the capacity to replace the volume of articles potentially subject to the requested exclusion order and/or a cease and desist order within a commercially reasonable time; and (v) explain how the requested remedial orders would impact United States consumers. Written submissions must be filed no later than by close of business, eight calendar days after the date of publication of this notice in the Federal Register. There will be further opportunities for comment on the public interest after the issuance of any final initial determination in this investigation. Persons filing written submissions must file the original document electronically on or before the deadlines stated above and submit 8 true paper copies to the Office of the Secretary by noon the next day pursuant to section 210.4(f) of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 210.4(f)). Submissions should refer to the docket number (‘‘Docket No. 3039’’) in a prominent place on the cover page and/or the first page. (See Handbook for Electronic Filing Procedures, Electronic Filing Procedures 4). Persons with questions regarding filing should contact the Secretary (202–205–2000). Any person desiring to submit a document to the Commission in confidence must request confidential treatment. All such requests should be directed to the Secretary to the Commission and must include a full statement of the reasons why the Commission should grant such treatment. See 19 CFR 201.6. Documents for which confidential treatment by the Commission is properly sought will be treated accordingly. All nonconfidential written submissions will be available for public inspection at the Office of the Secretary and on EDIS.5 This action is taken under the authority of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1337), and of sections 201.10 and 210.8(c) of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 201.10, 210.8(c)). Issued: November 10, 2014. By order of the Commission. Lisa R. Barton, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2014–27048 Filed 11–14–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation Nos. 731–TA–1229–1230 (Final)] Monosodium Glutamate From China and Indonesia Determination On the basis of the record 1 developed in the subject investigations, the United States International Trade Commission (‘‘Commission’’) determines, 2 pursuant to section 735(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1673d(b)) (‘‘the Act’’), that an industry in the United States is materially injured by reason of imports from China and Indonesia of monosodium glutamate, provided for in subheading 2922.42.10 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that have been found by the Department of Commerce (‘‘Commerce’’) to be sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). 3 VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:14 Nov 14, 2014 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00077 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\17NON1.SGM 17NON1 asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 68482 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 221 / Monday, November 17, 2014 / Notices Background The Commission instituted these investigations effective September 16, 2013, following receipt of a petition filed with the Commission and Commerce by Ajinomoto North America Inc. (‘‘AJINA’’), Itasca, Illinois. The final phase of the investigations was scheduled by the Commission following notification of preliminary determinations by Commerce that imports of monosodium glutamate from China and Indonesia were being sold at LTFV within the meaning of section 733(b) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1673b(b)). Notice of the scheduling of the final phase of the Commission’s investigations and of a public hearing to be held in connection therewith was given by posting copies of the notice in the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, Washington, DC, and by publishing the notice in the Federal Register of June 18, 2014 (79 FR 34782). The hearing was held in Washington, DC, on September 23, 2014, and all persons who requested the opportunity were permitted to appear in person or by counsel. The Commission completed and filed its determinations in these investigations on November 10, 2014. The views of the Commission are contained in USITC Publication 4499 (November 2014), entitled Monosodium Glutamate from China and Indonesia: Investigation Nos. 731–TA–1229–1230 (Final). Issued: November 10, 2014. By order of the Commission. Lisa R. Barton, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2014–27041 Filed 11–14–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 337–TA–936] Certain Footwear Products; Institution of Investigation Pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 1337 AGENCY : U.S. International Trade Commission ACTION : Notice SUMMARY : Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on October 14, 2014, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, on behalf of Converse Inc. of North Andover, Massachusetts. A supplement to the complaint was filed on November 4, 2014. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 based upon the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain footwear products by reason of infringement of U.S. Trademark Registration No. 4,398,753 (‘‘the ’753 trademark’’); U.S. Trademark Registration No. 3,258,103 (‘‘the ’103 trademark’’); and U.S. Trademark Registration No. 1,588,960 (‘‘the ’960 trademark’’), and that an industry in the United States exists as required by subsection (a)(2) of section 337. The complaint further alleges violations of section 337 based upon unfair competition/false designation of origin, common law trademark infringement and unfair competition, and trademark dilution, the threat or effect of which is to destroy or substantially injure an industry in the United States. The complainant requests that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue a general exclusion order, or in the alternative a limited exclusion order, and cease and desist orders. ADDRESSES : The complaint, except for any confidential information contained therein, is 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., Room 112, Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205–2000. Hearing impaired individuals are advised that information on this matter can be obtained by contacting the Commission’s TDD terminal on (202) 205–1810. Persons with mobility impairments who will need special assistance in gaining access to the Commission should contact the Office of the Secretary at (202) 205– 2000. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its internet server at http://www.usitc.gov. The public record for this investigation may be viewed on the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) at http://edis.usitc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Office of Unfair Import Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, telephone (202) 205–2560. Authority: The authority for institution of this investigation is contained in section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, and in section 210.10 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, 19 CFR 210.10 (2014). Scope of Investigation: Having considered the complaint, the U.S. International Trade Commission, on November 10, 2014, ordered that— (1) Pursuant to subsection (b) of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, an investigation be instituted to determine: (a) Whether there is a violation of subsection (a)(1)(C) of section 337 in the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, or the sale within the United States after importation of certain footwear products by reason of infringement of one or more of the ’753, ’103, and the ’960 trademarks, and whether an industry in the United States exists as required by subsection (a)(2) of section 337; (b) whether there is a violation of subsection (a)(1)(A) of section 337 in the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, or the sale within the United States after importation of certain footwear products by reason of unfair competition/false designation of origin, common law trademark infringement and unfair competition, or trademark dilution, the threat or effect of which is to destroy or substantially injure an industry in the United States. (2) For the purpose of the investigation so instituted, the following are hereby named as parties upon which this notice of investigation shall be served: (a) The complainant is: Converse Inc., One High Street, North Andover, MA 01845. (b) The respondents are the following entities alleged to be in violation of section 337, and are the parties upon which the complaint is to be served: Skechers U.S.A., Inc., 228 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 702 SW. 8th Street, Bentonville, AR 72716–8611. A-List, Inc., d/b/a Kitson, 115 South Robertson Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90048. Aldo Group, 2300 E´ mile-Be´langer, Montreal, Quebec H4R 3J4, Canada. Brian Lichtenberg, LLC, 8251⁄ 2 Silver Lake Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90026. Cmerit USA, Inc., d/b/a Gotta Flurt, 13875 Ramona Avenue, Chino, CA 91710. Dioniso SRL, via Pievaiola 166–f2, 06132 Perugia, Italy. Edamame Kids, Inc., 1911–34 Avenue SW., Calgary, Alberta T2T 2C2, Canada. Esquire Footwear, LLC, 385 5th Avenue, Second Floor, New York, NY 10016. FILA U.S.A., Inc., 930 Ridgebrook Road, Suite 200, Sparks, MD 21152. Fortune Dynamic, Inc., 21923 Ferrero Parkway, City of Industry, CA 91789. Gina Group, LLC, 10 West 33rd Street, #312, New York, NY 10001. H & M Hennes & Mauritz LP, 215 Park Avenue South, 15th floor, New York, NY 10003. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:14 Nov 14, 2014 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00078 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\17NON1.SGM 17NON1 asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── === Determination – AD – Preliminary - China === 26408 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 89 / Thursday, May 8, 2014 / Notices 6 See Modification of Regulations Regarding the Practice of Accepting Bonds During the Provisional Measures Period in Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations, 76 FR 61042 (October 3, 2011). 1 See Appendix I for a complete description of the scope of this investigation. 2 See Antidumping Duties; Countervailing Duties, 62 FR 27296, 27323 (May 19, 1997) (Preamble). 3 See Monosodium Glutamate From the People’s Republic of China, and the Republic of Indonesia: Initiation of Antidumping Duty Investigations, 78 FR 65278 (October 31, 2013) (Initiation Notice). publication of this notice in the Federal Register. Pursuant to section 733(d)(1)(B) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.205(d), the Department will instruct CBP to require a cash deposit equal to the preliminary weighted-average amount by which NV exceeds U.S. price, 6 as indicated in the chart above, as follows: (1) The rate for Cheil Jedang will be the weighted- average dumping margin we determine in this preliminary determination; (2) if the exporter is not a firm identified in this investigation, but the producer is, then the rate will be the rate established for the producer of the subject merchandise; (3) the rate for all other producers or exporters will be 5.61 percent. The suspension of liquidation instructions will remain in effect until further notice. International Trade Commission (ITC) Notification In accordance with section 733(f) of the Act, we notified the ITC of our preliminary affirmative determination of sales at LTFV. If our final determination is affirmative, the ITC will determine before the later of 120 days after the date of this preliminary determination or 45 days after our final determination whether these imports are materially injuring, or threaten material injury to, the U.S. industry. This determination is issued and published in accordance with sections 733(f) and 777(i)(1) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.205(c). Dated: May 1, 2014. Paul Piquado, Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Appendix I Scope of the Investigation The scope of this investigation covers monosodium glutamate (‘‘MSG’’), whether or not blended or in solution with other products. Specifically, MSG that has been blended or is in solution with other product(s) is included in this scope when the resulting mix contains 15% or more of MSG by dry weight. Products with which MSG may be blended include, but are not limited to, salts, sugars, starches, maltodextrins, and various seasonings. Further, MSG is included in this investigation regardless of physical form (including, but not limited to, substrates, solutions, dry powders of any particle size, or unfinished forms such as MSG slurry), end-use application, or packaging. MSG has a molecular formula of C5H8NO4Na, a Chemical Abstract Service (‘‘CAS’’) registry number of 6106–04–3, and a Unique Ingredient Identifier (‘‘UNII’’) number of W81N5U6R6U. Merchandise covered by the scope of this investigation is currently classified in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (‘‘HTS’’) of the United States at subheading 2922.42.10.00. Merchandise subject to the investigation may also enter under HTS subheadings 2922.42.50.00, 2103.90.72.00, 2103.90.74.00, 2103.90.78.00, 2103.90.80.00, and 2103.90.90.91. The tariff classifications, CAS registry number, and UNII number are provided for convenience and customs purposes; however, the written description of the scope is dispositive. Appendix II List of Topics Discussed in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum I. Summary II. Background III. Period of Investigation IV. Postponement of Preliminary Determination V. Scope of the Investigation VI. Postponement of Final Determination and Extension of Provisional Measures VII. Affiliation VIII. Discussion of the Methodology A. Fair Value Comparison B. Product Comparisons C. Determination of Comparison Method D. U.S. Price/Constructed Export Price E. Normal Value IX. Currency Conversion X. Verification XI. Conclusion [FR Doc. 2014–10637 Filed 5–7–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–570–992] Monosodium Glutamate From the People’s Republic of China: Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances, and Postponement of Final Determination AGENCY : Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. ACTION : Notice. SUMMARY : The Department of Commerce (the Department) preliminarily determines that monosodium glutamate (MSG) from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) is being, or is likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV), as provided the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). The period of investigation is January 1, 2013, through June 30, 2013. The estimated weighted-average dumping margins of sales at LTFV are shown in the ‘‘Preliminary Determination’’ section of this notice. We invite interested parties to comment on this preliminary determination. The final determination will be issued not later than 135 days after publication of this preliminary determination in the Federal Register. DATES : Effective: May 8, 2014. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Milton Koch, Brandon Steele, or Jun Jack Zhao, AD/CVD Operations, Office VII, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–2584, (202) 482–4956, or (202) 482– 1396, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Scope of the Investigation The scope of this investigation covers MSG, whether or not blended or in solution with other products. Specifically, MSG that has been blended or is in solution with other product(s) is included in this scope when the resulting mix contains 15 percent or more of MSG by dry weight. 1 Scope Comments In accordance with the Preamble to the Department’s regulations, 2 a period of time was set aside in our Initiation Notice for parties to raise product coverage issues, and we encouraged interested parties to submit comments within 20 calendar days of the signature date of that notice.3 No scope comments were submitted regarding this investigation. Methodology The Department is conducting this antidumping duty investigation in accordance with section 731 of the Act. Export prices (EPs) and constructed export prices (CEPs) are being calculated in accordance with section 772 of the Act. Because the PRC is a non-market economy within the meaning of section 771(18) of the Act, normal value (NV) is calculated in accordance with section 773(c) of the Act. For a full description of the methodology underlying our conclusions, see the Preliminary VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:18 May 07, 2014 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\08MYN1.SGM 08MYN1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES 26409Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 89 / Thursday, May 8, 2014 / Notices 4 See the Memorandum from Christian Marsh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations, to Paul Piquado, Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance, ‘‘Decision Memorandum for the Preliminary Determination in the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Monosodium Glutamate from the People’s Republic of China,’’ dated concurrently with this notice (Preliminary Decision Memorandum) which is hereby adopted by this notice. 5 See Initiation Notice, 78 FR 65282. 6 See Policy Bulletin No. 05.1, regarding ‘‘Separate-Rates Practice and Application of Combination Rates in Antidumping Investigations Involving Non-Market Economy Countries’’ (April 5, 2005) (‘‘Policy Bulletin 05.1’’), available at http: //enforcement.trade.gov/policy/bull05-1.pdf. 7 See Letter to the Secretary of Commerce, ‘‘Monosodium Glutamate from China: Petitioner’s Critical Circumstances Allegations,’’ dated April 11, 2014. Petitioner is Ajinomoto North America Inc. (Petitioner). 8 Langfang Meihua Bio-Technology Co., Ltd.; Meihua Group International Trading (Hong Kong) Limited; Tongliao Meihua Biological SCI–TECH Co., Ltd.; and Meihua Holdings Group Co., Ltd., Bazhou Branch (collectively, the Meihua Group). 9 Fujian Province Jianyang Wuyi MSG Co., Ltd.; Neimenggu Fufeng Biotechnologies Co., Ltd.; and Baoji Fufeng Biotechnologies Co., Ltd. (collectively, the separate rate companies). 10 See 19 CFR 351.309; see also 19 CFR 351.303 (for general filing requirements). 11 See 19 CFR 351.310(c). 12 See Letter to the Secretary of Commerce, ‘‘Monosodium Glutamate from the People’s Republic of China: Request for Extension of the Final Determination,’’ dated April 23, 2014. 13 See also 19 CFR 351.210(e). Decision Memorandum. 4 The Preliminary Decision 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). IA ACCESS is available to registered users at https://iaaccess.trade.gov, and is available to all parties in the Department’s Central Records Unit, located at room 7046 of the main Department of Commerce building. In addition, a complete version of the Preliminary Decision Memorandum can be found at http:// enforcement.trade.gov/frn/. The signed and the electronic versions of the Preliminary Decision Memorandum are identical in content. Combination Rates In the Initiation Notice, the Department stated that it would calculate combination rates for the respondents that are eligible for a separate rate in this investigation. 5 This practice is described in Policy Bulletin 05.1. 6 Preliminary Determination The Department preliminarily determines that MSG from the PRC is being, or is likely to be, sold in the United States at LTFV, as provided in section 733(b) of the Act. The Department preliminarily determines that the following estimated weighted-average dumping margins exist: Exporter Producer Weighted- average dumping margin (percent) Langfang Meihua Bio-Technology Co., Ltd./Meihua Group International Trading (Hong Kong) Limited. Tongliao Meihua Biological SCI–TECH Co., Ltd./Meihua Hold- ings Group Co., Ltd., Bazhou Branch. 52.24 Fujian Province Jianyang Wuyi MSG Co., Ltd. .......................... Fujian Province Jianyang Wuyi MSG Co., Ltd. ......................... 52.24 Neimenggu Fufeng Biotechnologies Co., Ltd. ............................ Neimenggu Fufeng Biotechnologies Co., Ltd. ........................... 52.24 Baoji Fufeng Biotechnologies Co., Ltd. ...................................... Baoji Fufeng Biotechnologies Co., Ltd. ..................................... 52.24 PRC-wide Entity * ........................................................................ .................................................................................................... 52.27 * The PRC-wide entity includes Shandong Linghua Monosodium Glutamate Incorporated Company, a mandatory respondent in this investigation. Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances On April 11, 2014, Petitioner filed a timely critical circumstances allegation, pursuant to section 773(e)(1) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.206(c)(1), alleging that critical circumstances exist with respect to imports of MSG from the PRC.7 We preliminarily determine that critical circumstances exist for the Meihua Group,8 the separate rate companies,9 and the PRC-wide entity. A discussion of our determination can be found in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum at the section, ‘‘Critical Circumstances.’’ Disclosure and Public Comment We intend to disclose the calculations performed to parties in this proceeding within five days of the date of publication of this notice in accordance with 19 CFR 351.224(b). Case briefs or other written comments may be submitted to the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance no later than seven days after the date on which the final verification report is issued in this proceeding and rebuttal briefs, limited to issues raised in case briefs, may be submitted no later than five days after the deadline date for case briefs.10 Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.309(c)(2) and (d)(2), parties who submit case briefs or rebuttal briefs in this proceeding are encouraged to submit with each argument: (1) a statement of the issue; (2) a brief summary of the argument; and, (3) a table of authorities. The summary should be limited to five pages total, including footnotes. Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.310(c), interested parties who wish to request a hearing, or to participate in a hearing if one is requested, must submit a written request to the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance, U.S. Department of Commerce. All documents must be filed electronically using IA ACCESS. An electronically filed request must be received successfully in its entirety by IA ACCESS, by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, within 30 days after the date of publication of this notice.11 Requests should contain the party’s name, address, and telephone number, the number of participants, and a list of the issues to be discussed. If a request for a hearing is made, the Department intends to hold the hearing at the U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230, at a time and date to be determined. Parties should confirm by telephone the date, time, and location of the hearing two days before the scheduled date. Postponement of Final Determination and Extension of Provisional Measures Pursuant to a request from the Meihua Group, a respondent in this investigation, we are postponing the final determination.12 Accordingly, we will issue our final determination no later than 135 days after the date of publication of this preliminary determination, pursuant to section 735(a)(2) of the Act.13 Further, the VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:18 May 07, 2014 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\08MYN1.SGM 08MYN1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES 26410 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 89 / Thursday, May 8, 2014 / Notices 14 See Modification of Regulations Regarding the Practice of Accepting Bonds During the Provisional Measures Period in Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations, 76 FR 61042 (October 3, 2011). Meihua Group requested to extend the application of the provisional measures prescribed under section 733(d) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.210(e)(2), from a four-month period to not more than six- months. Suspension of liquidation will be extended accordingly. Suspension of Liquidation Section 733(e)(2) of the Act provides that, given an affirmative determination of critical circumstances, any suspension of liquidation shall apply to unliquidated entries of merchandise entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the later of (a) the date which is 90 days before the date on which the suspension of liquidation was first ordered, or (b) the date on which notice of initiation of the investigation was published. As described above, we preliminarily find that critical circumstances exist for imports produced or exported by the Meihua Group, the separate rate companies, and the PRC-wide entity. For the Meihua Group, the separate rate companies, and the PRC-wide entity, in accordance with section 733(e)(2)(A) of the Act, the suspension of liquidation shall apply to unliquidated entries of merchandise entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the date which is 90 days before the publication of this notice. We will instruct CBP to require a cash deposit for all suspended entries at an ad valorem rate equal to the weighted- average dumping margins, as indicated in the chart above.14 These suspension of liquidation instructions will remain in effect until further notice. Verification As provided in section 782(i)(1) of the Act, we intend to verify the information from the Meihua Group in making our final determination. International Trade Commission (ITC) Notification In accordance with section 733(f) of the Act, we will notify the ITC of our preliminary affirmative determination of sales at LTFV. Section 735(b)(2) of the Act requires the ITC to make its final determination as to whether the domestic industry in the United States is materially injured, or threatened with material injury, by reason of imports of MSG, or sales (or the likelihood of sales) for importation, of the merchandise under consideration within 45 days of our final determination. This determination is issued and published in accordance with sections 733(f) and 777(i)(1) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.205(c). Dated: May 1, 2014. Paul Piquado, Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Appendix I Scope of the Investigation The scope of this investigation covers monosodium glutamate (MSG), whether or not blended or in solution with other products. Specifically, MSG that has been blended or is in solution with other product(s) is included in this scope when the resulting mix contains 15% or more of MSG by dry weight. Products with which MSG may be blended include, but are not limited to, salts, sugars, starches, maltodextrins, and various seasonings. Further, MSG is included in this investigation regardless of physical form (including, but not limited to, substrates, solutions, dry powders of any particle size, or unfinished forms such as MSG slurry), end-use application, or packaging. MSG has a molecular formula of C5H8NO4Na, a Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) registry number of 6106–04–3, and a Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII) number of W81N5U6R6U. Merchandise covered by the scope of this investigation is currently classified in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) of the United States at subheading 2922.42.10.00. Merchandise subject to the investigation may also enter under HTS subheadings 2922.42.50.00, 2103.90.72.00, 2103.90.74.00, 2103.90.78.00, 2103.90.80.00, and 2103.90.90.91. The tariff classifications, CAS registry number, and UNII number are provided for convenience and customs purposes; however, the written description of the scope is dispositive. Appendix II List of Topics Discussed in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum 1. Summary 2. Background 3. Period of Investigation 4. Scope of the Investigation 5. Postponement of Final Determination and Extension of Provisional Measures 6. Discussion of the Methodology a. Non Market Economy b. Surrogate Country c. Separate Rates d. Application of Facts Available and Adverse Inferences e. Date of Sale f. Co-product/By-product Analysis g. Fair Value Comparisons h. Determination of Comparison Method i. Export Price j. Normal Value k. Factor Valuation Methodology 7. Currency Conversion 8. Critical Circumstances 9. Conclusion [FR Doc. 2014–10635 Filed 5–7–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Article 1904 NAFTA Binational Panel Reviews; Completion of Panel Review AGENCY : NAFTA Secretariat, United States Section, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. ACTION : Notice of Completion of Panel Review. SUMMARY : Pursuant to the Order of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Binational Panel dated March 18, 2014, the panel review of the Department of Commerce’s final determination regarding Bottom Mount Combination Refrigerator-Freezers from Mexico was completed on May 1, 2014. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ellen M. Bohon, United States Secretary, NAFTA Secretariat, Suite 2061, 14th and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230, (202) 482– 5438. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : On March 25, 2014 the binational panel reviewing the U.S. Department of Commerce’s final determination concerning Bottom Mount Combination Refrigerator- Freezers from Mexico (NAFTA Secretariat File No. USA–MEX–2012– 1904–02) issued an Order granting a Joint Motion to Dismiss Panel Review filed by Samsung Electronics Mexico, S.A. de C.V. and affiliates and LG Electronics Monterrey Mexico, S.A. de C.V. and affiliates and a Motion to Dismiss Panel Review filed by the U.S. Department of Commerce. In its Order, the panel also dismissed as moot the Renewed Motion to Stay filed by Whirlpool Corporation. Pursuant to the panel’s Order, the Secretariat was instructed to issue a Notice of Completion of Panel Review on the 31st day following the issuance of the Notice of Final Panel Action, if no request for an Extraordinary Challenge Committee was filed. No such request was filed. Therefore, on the basis of the Panel Order and Rule 80 of the Article 1904 Panel Rules, the Panel Review was completed and the panelists were discharged from their duties effective May 1, 2014. VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:18 May 07, 2014 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\08MYN1.SGM 08MYN1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES