Certain Steel Nails from Korea, Malaysia, Oman, Taiwan and Vietnam; Inv. No. 701-TA-516-519 and 521 and 731-TA-1252-1255 and 1257(Final)

=== USITC Scheduling === 3622 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 15 / Friday, January 23, 2015 / Notices 1 For purposes of these investigations, the Department of Commerce has defined the subject merchandise as ‘‘certain steel nails having a nominal shaft length not exceeding 12 inches. Certain steel nails include, but are not limited to, nails made from round wire and nails that are cut from flat-rolled steel. Certain steel nails may be of one piece construction or constructed of two or more pieces. Certain steel nails may be produced from any type of steel, and may have any type of surface finish, head type, shank, point type and shaft diameter. Finishes include, but are not limited to, coating in vinyl, zinc (galvanized, including but not limited to electroplating or hot dipping one or more times), phosphate, cement, and paint. Certain steel nails may have one or more surface finishes. Head styles include, but are not limited to, flat, projection, cupped, oval, brad, headless, double, countersunk, and sinker. Shank styles include, but are not limited to, smooth, barbed, screw threaded, ring shank and fluted. Screw-threaded nails subject to this proceeding are driven using direct force and not by turning the nail using a tool that engages with the head. Point styles include, but are not limited to, diamond, needle, chisel and blunt or no point. Certain steel nails may be sold in bulk, or they may be collated in any manner using any material. If packaged in combination with one or more non-subject articles, certain steel nails remain subject merchandise if the total number of nails of all types, in aggregate regardless of size, is equal to or greater than 25.’’ 2 Section 207.21(b) of the Commission’s rules provides that, where the Department of Commerce has issued a negative preliminary determination, the Commission will publish a Final Phase Notice of Scheduling upon receipt of an affirmative final determination from Commerce. INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation Nos. 701–TA–516–519 and 521 and 731–TA–1252–1255 and 1257 (Final)] Certain Steel Nails From Korea, Malaysia, Oman, Taiwan, and Vietnam; Scheduling of the Final Phase of Countervailing Duty and 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 and countervailing duty investigation Nos. 701–TA–516–519 and 521 and 731–TA– 1252–1255 and 1257 (Final) under sections 705(b) and 731(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1671d(b) and 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 subsidized and less-than-fair- value imports from Korea, Malaysia, Oman, Taiwan, and Vietnam of certain steel nails, provided for in subheading 7317.00.55, 7317.00.65 and 7317.00.75 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: Monday, December 29, 2014. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Fred Ruggles (202–205–3187, fred.ruggles@ usitc.gov), 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 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 certain benefits which constitute subsidies within the meaning of section 703 of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1671b) are being provided to manufacturers, producers, or exporters in Vietnam of certain steel nails, and that such products from Korea, Malaysia, Oman, and Vietnam 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 investigations were requested in a petition filed on May 29, 2014, by Mid Continent Nail Corporation (Poplar Bluff, MO). Although the Department of Commerce has preliminarily determined that imports of certain steel nails from Taiwan are not being and are not likely to be sold in the United States at less than fair value and that imports of certain steel nails from Korea, Malaysia, Oman and Taiwan are not being subsidized, for purposes of efficiency the Commission hereby waives rule 207.21(b) 2 so that the final phase of these investigations may proceed concurrently in the event that Commerce makes final affirmative determinations with respect to such imports. 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 Wednesday, April 29, 2015, 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 Thursday, May 14, 2015, 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 Friday, May 8, 2015. 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 Tuesday, May 12, 2015, at the VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:05 Jan 22, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00076 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\23JAN1.SGM 23JAN1 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 3623Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 15 / Friday, January 23, 2015 / Notices 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 Vice Chairman Dean A. Pinkert determines that revocation of the antidumping duty order on PET film from Brazil would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to an industry in the United States within a reasonably foreseeable time. 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 Wednesday, May 6, 2015. 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 Thursday, May 21, 2015. 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 Thursday, May 21, 2015. On Wednesday, June 10, 2015, 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 Friday, June 12, 2015, 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: January 20, 2015. Lisa R. Barton, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2015–01138 Filed 1–22–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 731–TA–1131–1132, and 1134 (Review)] Polyethylene Terephthalate Film, Sheet, and Strip From Brazil, China, and the United Arab Emirates Determination On the basis of the record 1 developed in the subject five-year reviews, the United States International Trade Commission (‘‘Commission’’) determines, pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1675(c)), that revocation of the antidumping duty orders on polyethylene terephthalate film, sheet, and strip (‘‘PET film’’) from China and the United Arab Emirates would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to an industry in the United States within a reasonably foreseeable time. The Commission further determines that revocation of the antidumping duty order on PET film from Brazil would not be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to an industry in the United States within a reasonably foreseeable time. 2 Background The Commission instituted these reviews on October 1, 2013 (78 FR 60311) and determined on January 23, 2014 that it would conduct full reviews (79 FR 9276, February 18, 2014). Notice of the scheduling of the Commission’s reviews 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 on July 25, 2014 (79 FR 43509). The hearing was held in Washington, DC, on November 18, 2014, and all persons who requested the opportunity were permitted to appear in person or by counsel. The Commission completed and filed its determination in these reviews on January 16, 2015. The views of the Commission are contained in USITC Publication 4512 (January 2015), entitled Polyethylene Terephthalate Film, Sheet, and Strip from Brazil, China, and the United Arab Emirates: Investigation Nos. 731–TA–1131–1132, and 1134 (Review). By order of the Commission. Issued: January 16, 2015. Lisa R. Barton, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2015–01096 Filed 1–22–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Community Oriented Policing Services Public Meetings With Members of the Research Community, Subject-Matter Experts and the Public To Discuss Topics Relating to Policing; Correction AGENCY : Community Oriented Policing Services, Justice. ACTION : Notice; correction. SUMMARY : The U.S. Department of Justice published a document in the Federal Register of January 15, 2015, concerning a public meeting notice to discuss topics relating to policing. The document contained times and topics that require updating. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ronald L. Davis, 202–514–4229 or PolicingTaskForce@usdoj.gov. Correction In the Federal Register of January 15, 2015, in FR Doc. 2015–00546, on page 2122–2123, in the first column, correct the SUMMARY and DATES caption to read: SUMMARY : On December 18, 2014, President Barack Obama signed Executive Order 13684 titled ‘‘Establishment of the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing’’ establishing the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing (‘‘Task Force’’). The Task Force seeks to identify best practices and make recommendations to the President on how policing practices can promote effective crime reduction while building public trust and examine, among other issues, how to foster strong, collaborative relationships between local law enforcement and the VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:05 Jan 22, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00077 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\23JAN1.SGM 23JAN1 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── === Determination – AD – Preliminary - South Korea === 78051Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 248 / Monday, December 29, 2014 / Notices 1 See Certain Steel Nails From India, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, the Sultanate of Oman, Taiwan, the Republic of Turkey, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Initiation of Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigations, 79 FR 36019 (June 25, 2014) (‘‘Initiation Notice’’). 2 See Certain Steel Nails from the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Taiwan, the Sultanate of Oman, Taiwan, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Postponement of Preliminary Determination of Antidumping Duty Investigations, 79 FR 63082 (October 22, 2014). 3 The scope language has not changed from that in the Initiation Notice. 4 See memorandum to Ronald K. Lorentzen, ‘‘Decision Memorandum for the Preliminary Determination in the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Certain Steel Nails from the Republic of Korea,’’ (‘‘Preliminary Decision Memorandum’’) dated concurrently with and hereby adopted by this notice. A list of the topics discussed in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum appears in Appendix II, below. 5 On November 24, 2014, Enforcement and Compliance changed the name of the Import Administration AD and CVD Centralized Electronic Service System (‘‘IA ACCESS’’) to AD and CVD Centralized Electronic Service System (‘‘ACCESS’’). The Web site location was changed from http:// iaaccess.trade.gov to http://access.trade.gov. See Enforcement and Compliance; Change of Electronic Filing System Name, 79 FR 69046 (November 20, 2014). Schedule category and the polarity of the product. 5. Processing: Indicate ‘‘YES’’ if the Sugar is being imported for further processing in the United States by a USDA-recognized cane refiner and ‘‘NO’’ if it is not. 6. Quantity: Indicate in metric tons raw value and short tons raw value. 7. Date of Export License: Date that the Export License is issued. 8. Date of Expiration of the Export License: Indicate the date that the Export License expires. 9. Port of Export: Indicate the port of export. 10. Allocation to Mill: Indicate the total amount of the Export Limit allocated to the individual mill during the relevant Export Limit Period. 11. Allocation Remaining: Indicate the remaining amount available under the allocation to the individual mill during the relevant Export Limit Period. Appendix II—Information on Exports of Sugar From Mexico In accordance with the established format, the GOM’s license issuing authority shall collect and provide to the Department all information necessary to ensure compliance with the Agreement. This information will be provided to the Department on monthly basis. The GOM’s license issuing authority will collect and maintain data on exports to the United States on a continuous basis. Data for exports to countries other than the United States will be reported upon request. The GOM’s license issuing authority may provide a narrative explanation to substantiate all data collected in accordance with the following formats. The GOM’s license issuing authority will provide a report or summary regarding all Export Licenses issued to entities, which shall contain the following information unless the information is unknown to the licensing authority and the licensee. Upon request, the GOM will provide copies of any Export License to the Department. 1. Export License Number: Indicate the Export License number for the shipment. 2. Name of the Licensee: Indicate the name of the Licensee, and the name of the mill, if different from the Licensee. 3. Name of the Exporter: Indicate the name of the broker/trader or mill, as applicable. 4. Complete Description of Merchandise: Include the applicable Harmonized Tariff Schedule category and the polarity of the product. 5. Processing: Indicate ‘‘YES’’ if the Sugar is being imported for further processing in the United States by a USDA-recognized cane refiner and ‘‘NO’’ if it is not. 6. Quantity: Indicate in metric tons raw value and short tons raw value. 7. Date of Export License: Date that the Export License is issued. 8. Date of Expiration of the Export License: Indicate the date that the Export License expires. 9. Port of Export: Indicate the port of export. 10. Allocation to Mill: Indicate the total amount of the Export Limit allocated to the individual mill during the relevant Export Limit Period. 11. Allocation Remaining: Indicate the remaining amount available under the allocation to the individual mill during the relevant Export Limit Period. [FR Doc. 2014–30392 Filed 12–24–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–580–874] Certain Steel Nails From the Republic of Korea: 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 certain steel nails (‘‘nails’’) from the Republic of Korea (‘‘Korea’’) are being, or are likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (‘‘LTFV’’), as provided in section 733(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the ‘‘Act’’). The period of investigation is April 1, 2013, through March 31, 2014. The estimated weighted-average dumping margins are shown in the ‘‘Preliminary Determination’’ section of this notice. Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary determination. We intend to issue the final determination 135 days after publication of this preliminary determination in the Federal Register. DATES : Effective Date: December 29, 2014. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jamie Blair-Walker or Drew Jackson, AD/CVD Operations, Office IV, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–2615 or (202) 482–4406, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Background The Department published the notice of initiation of this investigation on June 25, 2014. 1 Pursuant to section 733(c)(1)(A) of the Act, the Department postponed this preliminary LTFV determination by 42 days until December 17, 2014.2 Scope of the Investigation The product covered by this investigation is certain steel nails from Korea. For a full description of the scope of the investigation, see Appendix I to this notice. 3 Scope Comments Several interested parties (i.e., IKEA Supply AG and IKEA Distributions Services Inc. (collectively ‘‘IKEA’’), Target Corporation, and The Home Depot) submitted comments to the Department on the scope of the investigation as it appeared in the Initiation Notice, and Mid Continent Steel & Wire, Inc. (‘‘Petitioner’’) submitted rebuttal comments. For discussion of those comments and rebuttal comments, see the Preliminary Decision Memorandum.4 Methodology The Department conducted this investigation in accordance with section 731 of the Act. Export price (‘‘EP’’) and constructed export price (‘‘CEP’’) have been calculated in accordance with section 772 of the Act. Normal value (‘‘NV’’) has been calculated in accordance with section 773 of the Act. For a full description of the methodology underlying our conclusions, see the Preliminary Decision Memorandum. 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 (ACCESS).5 ACCESS is available to registered users at https://access.trade.gov, and is VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:09 Dec 24, 2014 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\29DEN1.SGM 29DEN1 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 78052 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 248 / Monday, December 29, 2014 / Notices 6 On July 28, 2014, the Department selected Daejin Steel Co. Ltd. as a mandatory respondent. On August 4, 2014, Daejin Steel informed the Department that the correct name of the company is simply Daejin Steel. 7 See 19 CFR 351.309(c); see also 19 CFR 351.303 (for general filing requirements). 8 See 19 CFR 351.310(c). 9 See also 19 CFR 351.210(b)(2) and (e); see also Letter from Daejin Steel to the Department, regarding ‘‘Certain Steel Nails from the Republic of Korea; Extension Request for Final Results,’’ dated December 9, 2014; Letter from Jinheung Steel to the Department, regarding ‘‘Antidumping Investigation of Certain Steel Nails from Korea—Extension Request,’’ dated December 9, 2014; see also Letter from Petitioner to the Department, regarding ‘‘Certain Steel Nails from the Republic of Korea: Extension Request of Final Determination,’’ dated December 10, 2014. 10 Id. 11 See Modification of Regulations Regarding the Practice of Accepting Bonds During the Provisional Measures Period in Antidumping and 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. All Others Rate 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 estimated weighted-average dumping margins established for exporters and producers individually investigated, excluding any zero or de minimis margins, and any margins determined entirely under section 776 of the Act. Pursuant to section 735(c)(5)(B) of the Act, if the estimated weighted-average dumping margins established for all exporters and producers individually examined are zero, de minimis or determined based entirely under section 776 of the Act, the Department may use any reasonable method to establish the estimated dumping margin for all other producers or exporters. Because we individually examined two companies in this investigation, basing the estimated dumping margin for the companies not individually examined on a weighted-average of the dumping margins for the two individually examined companies risks disclosure of business proprietary information (‘‘BPI’’). Therefore, we calculated both a weighted-average of the dumping margins calculated for the two mandatory respondents using public values for their sales of subject merchandise and a simple average of these two dumping margins, and selected, as the separate rate, the average that provides a more accurate proxy for the weighted-average margin of both companies calculated using BPI. For further discussion of this calculation, see memorandum entitled ‘‘Calculation of the All Others Rate for the Preliminary Determination of the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Certain Steel Nails from the Republic of Korea,’’ dated concurrently with this notice. Preliminary Determination In accordance with section 733(d)(1)(A)(i) of the Act, the Department calculated weighted-average dumping margins for the following individually investigated exporters or producers of subject merchandise: Daejin Steel 6 and Jinheung Steel. The Department preliminarily determines that the following weighted-average dumping margins exist during the period April 1, 2013, through March 31, 2014: Producer or exporter Weighted- average dumping margin (percent) Daejin Steel .......................... 12.38 Jinheung Steel Corporation .. 2.13 All Others .............................. 7.26 Disclosure and Public Comment We intend to disclose the calculations performed to parties in this proceeding within five days after 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. Rebuttal briefs, limited to issues raised in case briefs, may be submitted no later than five days after the deadline date for submitting case briefs. 7 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 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 ACCESS. An electronically filed request must be received successfully in its entirety by ACCESS, by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, within 30 days after the date of publication of this notice. 8 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. Verification As provided in section 782(i)(1) of the Act, the Department intends to verify the information submitted by Daejin Steel and Jinheung Steel and its affiliates prior to making a final determination in this investigation. Postponement of Final Determination and Extension of Provisional Measures Pursuant to section 735(a)(2) of the Act, Petitioner, Daejin Steel, and Jinheung Steel requested that the Department postpone the final determination. Additionally, Daejin Steel and Jinheung Steel 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 a six-month period. Pursuant to requests from Petitioner, Daejin Steel, and Jinheung Steel and in accordance with section 735(a)(2)(A) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.210(b)(2)(ii) and (e)(2), we will make our final determination no later than 135 days after the date of publication of this preliminary determination. 9 The suspension of liquidation described below will be extended accordingly.10 Suspension of Liquidation In accordance with section 733(d)(2) of the Act, we are directing U.S. Customs and Border Protection (‘‘CBP’’) to suspend liquidation of all entries of nails from Korea as described in the scope of the investigation section entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the date of publication of this notice in the Federal Register. Pursuant to section 733(d)(1)(B) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.205(d), we will instruct CBP to require a cash deposit equal to the weighted-average amount by which the NV exceeds EP, or CEP as indicated in the chart above. 11 These VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:09 Dec 24, 2014 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\29DEN1.SGM 29DEN1 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 78053Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 248 / Monday, December 29, 2014 / Notices Countervailing Duty Investigations, 76 FR 61042 (October 3, 2011). 12 The shaft length of certain steel nails with flat heads or parallel shoulders under the head shall be measured from under the head or shoulder to the tip of the point. The shaft length of all other certain steel nails shall be measured overall. suspension of liquidation instructions will remain in effect until further notice. U.S. 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. Because the preliminary determination in this proceeding is affirmative, section 735(b)(2) of the Act requires that the ITC 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 nails from Korea before the later of 120 days after the date of this preliminary determination or 45 days after our final determination. Because we are postponing the deadline for our final determination to 135 days from the date of publication of this preliminary determination, as discussed above, the ITC will make its final determination no later than 45 days after 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: December 17, 2014. Ronald K. Lorentzen, Acting Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Appendix I Scope of Investigation The merchandise covered by this investigation is certain steel nails having a nominal shaft length not exceeding 12 inches.12 Certain steel nails include, but are not limited to, nails made from round wire and nails that are cut from flat-rolled steel. Certain steel nails may be of one piece construction or constructed of two or more pieces. Certain steel nails may be produced from any type of steel, and may have any type of surface finish, head type, shank, point type and shaft diameter. Finishes include, but are not limited to, coating in vinyl, zinc (galvanized, including but not limited to electroplating or hot dipping one or more times), phosphate, cement, and paint. Certain steel nails may have one or more surface finishes. Head styles include, but are not limited to, flat, projection, cupped, oval, brad, headless, double, countersunk, and sinker. Shank styles include, but are not limited to, smooth, barbed, screw threaded, ring shank and fluted. Screw-threaded nails subject to this proceeding are driven using direct force and not by turning the nail using a tool that engages with the head. Point styles include, but are not limited to, diamond, needle, chisel and blunt or no point. Certain steel nails may be sold in bulk, or they may be collated in any manner using any material. If packaged in combination with one or more non-subject articles, certain steel nails remain subject merchandise if the total number of nails of all types, in aggregate regardless of size, is equal to or greater than 25. Excluded from the scope of this investigation are certain steel nails packaged in combination with one or more non-subject articles, if the total number of nails of all types, in aggregate regardless of size, is less than 25. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are steel nails that meet the specifications of Type I, Style 20 nails as identified in Tables 29 through 33 of ASTM Standard F1667 (2013 revision). Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are nails suitable for use in powder-actuated hand tools, whether or not threaded, which are currently classified under Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheadings 7317.00.20.00 and 7317.00.30.00. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are nails having a case hardness greater than or equal to 50 on the Rockwell Hardness C scale (HRC), a carbon content greater than or equal to 0.5 percent, a round head, a secondary reduced-diameter raised head section, a centered shank, and a smooth symmetrical point, suitable for use in gas- actuated hand tools. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are corrugated nails. A corrugated nail is made up of a small strip of corrugated steel with sharp points on one side. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are thumb tacks, which are currently classified under HTSUS 7317.00.10.00. Certain steel nails subject to this investigation are currently classified under HTSUS subheadings 7317.00.55.02, 7317.00.55.03, 7317.00.55.05, 7317.00.55.07, 7317.00.55.08, 7317.00.55.11, 7317.00.55.18, 7317.00.55.19, 7317.00.55.20, 7317.00.55.30, 7317.00.55.40, 7317.00.55.50, 7317.00.55.60, 7317.00.55.70, 7317.00.55.80, 7317.00.55.90, 7317.00.65.30, 7317.00.65.60 and 7317.00.75.00. Certain steel nails subject to this investigation also may be classified under HTSUS subheading 8206.00.00.00. While the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of this investigation 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. Postponement of Final Determination and Extension of Provisional Measures VI. Scope of the Investigation VII. Scope Comment VIII. Respondent Selection IX. Discussion of Methodology A. Fair Value Comparisons (1) Determination of the Comparison Method (2) Results of the Differential Pricing Analysis X. Product Comparisons XI. Date of Sale XII. Affiliation XIII. Export Price/Constructed Export Price XIV. Normal Value Daejin Steel A. Comparison-Market Viability B. Calculation of Normal Value Based on Constructed Value Jinheung Steel A. Home Market Viability B. Affiliated Party Transactions and Arm’s- Length Test C. Level of Trade D. Cost of Production E. Calculation of Normal Value Based on Comparison Market Prices XV. Currency Conversion XVI. U.S. International Trade Commission Notification XVII. Disclosure and Public Comment XVIII. Verification XIX. Conclusion [FR Doc. 2014–30432 Filed 12–24–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–583–854] Certain Steel Nails From Taiwan: Negative Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Postponement of Final Determination AGENCY : Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. ACTION : Notice. SUMMARY : The Department of Commerce (Department) preliminarily determines that certain steel nails from Taiwan are not being, or are not likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV), as provided in section 733(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). The period of investigation is April 1, 2013, through March 31, 2014. The estimated weighted-average dumping margins are shown in the ‘‘Preliminary Determination’’ section of this notice. In response to a request from Mid Continent Steel & Wire, Inc. (petitioner) we are postponing the final determination. The final determination will be issued 135 days after the publication of this preliminary determination in the Federal Register. We invite interested parties to comment on the preliminary determination. DATES : Effective Date: December 29, 2014. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:09 Dec 24, 2014 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\29DEN1.SGM 29DEN1 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── === Determination – AD – Preliminary - Oman === 78034 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 248 / Monday, December 29, 2014 / Notices accept the remaining funds or submit the total request for National Office reserve funds available after pooling. If the applicant agrees to lower its grant request, the applicant must certify that the purposes of the project will be met and provide the remaining total funds needed to complete the project. 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In determining the amount of a renewable energy system or energy efficiency improvement grant or loan guarantee, the Agency will consider the six criteria specified in 7 CFR 4280.114(e) or 7 CFR 4280.129(g), as applicable. D. Anticipated Announcement and Federal Award Dates. All awards should be completed by September 30, 2015. VI. Federal Award Administration Information A. Federal Award Notices. The Agency will award and administer renewable energy system and energy efficiency improvement grants, guaranteed loans in accordance with 7 CFR 4280.122, and 7 CFR 4280.139, as applicable. The Agency will award and administer the energy audit and renewable energy development assistance grants in accordance with 7 CFR 4280.195. Notification requirements of 7 CFR 4280.111, apply to this Notice. B. Administrative and National Policy Requirements. (1) Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination. The Agency will ensure that equal opportunity and nondiscrimination requirements are met in accordance with the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, 15 U.S.C. 1691 et seq. and 7 CFR part 15d, Nondiscrimination in Programs and Activities Conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Agency will not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, or age (provided that the applicant has the capacity to contract); because all or part of the applicant’s income derives from any public assistance program; or because the applicant has in good faith exercised any right under the Consumer Credit Protection Act, 15 U.S.C. 1601 et seq. (2) Civil Rights Compliance. Recipients of grants must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq., Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq., and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. 794. 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(Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720– 2600 (voice and TDD). If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/ complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632–9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250– 9410, by fax (202) 690–7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have speech disabilities and you wish to file a program complaint please contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877–8339 or (800) 845– 6136 (in Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.’’ The full ‘‘Non-Discrimination Statement’’ is found at: http:// www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/ usdahome?navtype=FT&navid=Non_ Discrimination. Dated: December 18, 2014. Lillian E. Salerno, Administrator, Rural Business-Cooperative Service. [FR Doc. 2014–30184 Filed 12–24–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–XY–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–523–808] Certain Steel Nails From the Sultanate of Oman: 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 certain steel nails VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:09 Dec 24, 2014 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\29DEN1.SGM 29DEN1 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 78035Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 248 / Monday, December 29, 2014 / Notices 1 See Certain Steel Nails From India, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, the Sultanate of Oman, Taiwan, the Republic of Turkey, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Initiation of Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigations, 79 FR 36019 (June 25, 2014) (‘‘Initiation Notice’’). 2 See Certain Steel Nails from Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Taiwan, the Sultanate of Oman, Taiwan, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Postponement of Preliminary Determination of Antidumping Duty Investigations, 79 FR 63082 (October 22, 2014). 3 See December 17, 2014 memorandum to Ronal K. Lorentzen, ‘‘Decision Memorandum for the Preliminary Determination in the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Certain Steel Nails from the Sultanate of Oman,’’ adopted concurrently with this notice. A list of the topics discussed in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum appears in Appendix II, below. 4 On November 24, 2014, Enforcement and Compliance changed the name of the Import Administration AD and CVD Centralized Electronic Service System (‘‘IA ACCESS’’) to AD and CVD Centralized Electronic Service System (‘‘ACCESS’’). The Web site location was changed from http:// iaaccess.trade.gov to http://access.trade.gov. The Final Rule changing the references to the Regulations can be found at: 79 FR 69046 (November 20, 2014). 5 See 19 CFR 351.309. 6 See 19 CFR 351.310(c). (‘‘nails’’) from the Sultanate of Oman (‘‘Oman’’) are being, or are likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (‘‘LTFV’’), as provided in section 733(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the ‘‘Act’’). The period of investigation is April 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014. The estimated weighted-average dumping margins are shown in the ‘‘Preliminary Determination’’ section of this notice. Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary determination. DATES : Effective Date: December 29, 2014. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lilit Astvatsatrian, AD/CVD Operations, Office IV, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–6412. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Background The Department published the notice of initiation of this investigation on June 25, 2014. 1 Pursuant to section 773(c)(1)(A) of the Act, the Department postponed this preliminary LTFV determination by a period of 42 days.2 Scope of the Investigation The product covered by this investigation is certain steel nails from Oman. For a full description of the scope of the investigation, see Appendix I to this notice. Scope Comments Several interested parties (i.e., IKEA Supply AG and IKEA Distributions Services Inc. (collectively IKEA), Target Corporation, and The Home Depot) submitted comments to the Department on the scope of the investigation as it appeared in the Initiation Notice, and Mid Continent Steel & Wire, Inc. (Petitioner) submitted rebuttal comments. For discussion of those comments and rebuttal comments, see the Preliminary Decision Memorandum.3 Methodology The Department has conducted this investigation in accordance with section 731 of the Act. Export price (‘‘EP’’) has been calculated in accordance with section 772 of the Act. Normal value (‘‘NV’’) has been calculated in accordance with section 773 of the Act. For a full description of the methodology underlying our conclusions, see the Preliminary Decision Memorandum. 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 (‘‘ACCESS’’).4 ACCESS is available to registered users at https://access.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. All Others Rate 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 estimated weighted-average dumping margins established for exporters and producers individually investigated, excluding any zero or de minimis margins, and any margins determined entirely under section 776 of the Act. We based our calculation of the ‘‘all others’’ rate on the margin calculated for Oman Fasteners, LLC (‘‘Oman Fasteners’’), the only mandatory respondent in this investigation. Preliminary Determination The Department preliminarily determines that the following weighted- average dumping margins exist: Producer or exporter Weighted- average dumping margin (percent) Oman Fasteners, LLC .......... 9.07 All Others .............................. 9.07 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. Rebuttal briefs, limited to issues raised in case briefs, may be submitted no later than five days after the deadline date for case briefs.5 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 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 ACCESS. An electronically filed request must be received successfully in its entirety by ACCESS, by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, within 30 days after the date of publication of this notice. 6 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 section 735(a)(2) of the Act, Oman Fasteners requested that the Department postpone the final determination and extend provisional measures from four months to six VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:09 Dec 24, 2014 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\29DEN1.SGM 29DEN1 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 78036 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 248 / Monday, December 29, 2014 / Notices 7 See also 19 CFR 351.210(b)(2) and (e); see also Letter from Oman Fasteners to the Department, regarding ‘‘Request to Postpone Final Determination’’ (December 11, 2014); see also Letter from Petitioner to the Department, regarding ‘‘Extension Request of Final Determination’’ (December 10, 2014). 8 Id. 9 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 Narrow Woven Ribbons With Woven Selvedge From the People’s Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2012, 79 FR 36013 (June 25, 2014) (Preliminary Results). months. Additionally, Oman Fasteners 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 a six-month period. Pursuant to a request from Oman Fasteners and in accordance with section 735(a)(2)(A) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.210(b)(2)(ii) and (e)(2), we will make our final determination no later than 135 days after the date of publication of this preliminary determination. 7 The suspension of liquidation described above will be extended accordingly. 8 Suspension of Liquidation In accordance with section 733(d)(2) of the Act, we are directing U.S. Customs and Border Protection (‘‘CBP’’) to suspend liquidation of all entries of nails from Oman as described in the scope of the investigation section entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the date of publication of this notice in the Federal Register. Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.205(d), we will instruct CBP to require a cash deposit equal to the weighted-average amount by which the NV exceeds EP, as indicated in the chart above. 9 These 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 have notified the ITC of our preliminary affirmative determination of sales at LTFV. Because the preliminary determination in this proceeding is affirmative, section 735(b)(2) of the Act requires that the ITC 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 certain steel nails from Oman before the later of 120 days after the date of this preliminary determination or 45 days after our final determination. Because we are postponing the deadline for our final determination to 135 days from the date of publication of this preliminary determination, as discussed above, the ITC will make its final determination no later than 45 days after 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: December 17, 2014. Ronald K. Lorentzen, Acting Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Appendix List of Topics Discussed in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum I. Summary II. Background III. Period of Investigation IV. Postponement of Preliminary Determination V. Postponement of Final Determination and Extension of Provisional Measures VI. Scope of the Investigation VII. Scope Comments VIII. Respondent Selection IX. Discussion of Methodology A. Fair Value Comparisons 1. Determination of Comparison Method 2. Results of the Differential Pricing Analysis X. Product Comparisons XI. Date of Sale XII. Affiliation XIII. Export Price XIV. Normal Value A. Comparison-Market Viability B. Calculation of Normal Value Based on CV XV. Currency Conversion XVI. U.S, International Trade Commission Notification XVII. Disclosure and Public Comment XVIII. Verification XIX. Conclusion [FR Doc. 2014–30433 Filed 12–24–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [C–570–953] Narrow Woven Ribbons With Woven Selvedge From the People’s Republic of China: Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2012 AGENCY : Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY : The Department of Commerce (the Department) is conducting an administrative review of the countervailing duty order on narrow woven ribbons with woven selvedge (ribbons) from the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The period of review (POR) is January 1, 2012, through December 31, 2012. We find that Yangzhou Bestpak Gifts & Crafts Co., Ltd. (Bestpak) received countervailable subsidies during the POR. DATES : Effective Date: December 29, 2014. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dana Mermelstein or Joshua Morris, 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) 482–1391 or (202) 482–1779. Case History No party submitted comments on the Preliminary Results, which were published by the Department on June 25, 2014.1 The events that have occurred since we published the Preliminary Results are discussed in the Memorandum to Paul Piquado, Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance, ‘‘Decision Memorandum for Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review: Narrow Woven Ribbons with Woven Selvedge from the People’s Republic of China’’ (Decision Memorandum), dated December 22, 2014, which is hereby adopted by this notice. A list of the topics included in the Decision Memorandum is attached as an Appendix to this notice. The Decision Memorandum is a public document and is on file electronically via the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS). ACCESS is available to registered users at http://access.trade.gov and in the Central Records Unit, room 7046 of the main Department building. In addition, a complete version of the Decision Memorandum can be accessed directly on the internet at http:// enforcement.trade.gov/frn/index.html/. The signed Decision Memorandum and the electronic versions of the Decision Memorandum are identical in content. Scope of the Order The scope of the order consists of ribbons. The merchandise subject to this order is classifiable under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) statistical categories 5806.32.1020; 5806.32.1030; 5806.32.1050 and 5806.32.1060. Subject merchandise also may enter under subheadings 5806.31.00; 5806.32.20; 5806.39.20; 5806.39.30; 5808.90.00; 5810.91.00; 5810.99.90; 5903.90.10; 5903.90.25; 5907.00.60; and 5907.00.80 VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:09 Dec 24, 2014 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\29DEN1.SGM 29DEN1 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── === Determination – AD – Preliminary - Taiwan === 78053Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 248 / Monday, December 29, 2014 / Notices Countervailing Duty Investigations, 76 FR 61042 (October 3, 2011). 12 The shaft length of certain steel nails with flat heads or parallel shoulders under the head shall be measured from under the head or shoulder to the tip of the point. The shaft length of all other certain steel nails shall be measured overall. suspension of liquidation instructions will remain in effect until further notice. U.S. 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. Because the preliminary determination in this proceeding is affirmative, section 735(b)(2) of the Act requires that the ITC 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 nails from Korea before the later of 120 days after the date of this preliminary determination or 45 days after our final determination. Because we are postponing the deadline for our final determination to 135 days from the date of publication of this preliminary determination, as discussed above, the ITC will make its final determination no later than 45 days after 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: December 17, 2014. Ronald K. Lorentzen, Acting Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Appendix I Scope of Investigation The merchandise covered by this investigation is certain steel nails having a nominal shaft length not exceeding 12 inches.12 Certain steel nails include, but are not limited to, nails made from round wire and nails that are cut from flat-rolled steel. Certain steel nails may be of one piece construction or constructed of two or more pieces. Certain steel nails may be produced from any type of steel, and may have any type of surface finish, head type, shank, point type and shaft diameter. Finishes include, but are not limited to, coating in vinyl, zinc (galvanized, including but not limited to electroplating or hot dipping one or more times), phosphate, cement, and paint. Certain steel nails may have one or more surface finishes. Head styles include, but are not limited to, flat, projection, cupped, oval, brad, headless, double, countersunk, and sinker. Shank styles include, but are not limited to, smooth, barbed, screw threaded, ring shank and fluted. Screw-threaded nails subject to this proceeding are driven using direct force and not by turning the nail using a tool that engages with the head. Point styles include, but are not limited to, diamond, needle, chisel and blunt or no point. Certain steel nails may be sold in bulk, or they may be collated in any manner using any material. If packaged in combination with one or more non-subject articles, certain steel nails remain subject merchandise if the total number of nails of all types, in aggregate regardless of size, is equal to or greater than 25. Excluded from the scope of this investigation are certain steel nails packaged in combination with one or more non-subject articles, if the total number of nails of all types, in aggregate regardless of size, is less than 25. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are steel nails that meet the specifications of Type I, Style 20 nails as identified in Tables 29 through 33 of ASTM Standard F1667 (2013 revision). Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are nails suitable for use in powder-actuated hand tools, whether or not threaded, which are currently classified under Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheadings 7317.00.20.00 and 7317.00.30.00. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are nails having a case hardness greater than or equal to 50 on the Rockwell Hardness C scale (HRC), a carbon content greater than or equal to 0.5 percent, a round head, a secondary reduced-diameter raised head section, a centered shank, and a smooth symmetrical point, suitable for use in gas- actuated hand tools. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are corrugated nails. A corrugated nail is made up of a small strip of corrugated steel with sharp points on one side. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are thumb tacks, which are currently classified under HTSUS 7317.00.10.00. Certain steel nails subject to this investigation are currently classified under HTSUS subheadings 7317.00.55.02, 7317.00.55.03, 7317.00.55.05, 7317.00.55.07, 7317.00.55.08, 7317.00.55.11, 7317.00.55.18, 7317.00.55.19, 7317.00.55.20, 7317.00.55.30, 7317.00.55.40, 7317.00.55.50, 7317.00.55.60, 7317.00.55.70, 7317.00.55.80, 7317.00.55.90, 7317.00.65.30, 7317.00.65.60 and 7317.00.75.00. Certain steel nails subject to this investigation also may be classified under HTSUS subheading 8206.00.00.00. While the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of this investigation 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. Postponement of Final Determination and Extension of Provisional Measures VI. Scope of the Investigation VII. Scope Comment VIII. Respondent Selection IX. Discussion of Methodology A. Fair Value Comparisons (1) Determination of the Comparison Method (2) Results of the Differential Pricing Analysis X. Product Comparisons XI. Date of Sale XII. Affiliation XIII. Export Price/Constructed Export Price XIV. Normal Value Daejin Steel A. Comparison-Market Viability B. Calculation of Normal Value Based on Constructed Value Jinheung Steel A. Home Market Viability B. Affiliated Party Transactions and Arm’s- Length Test C. Level of Trade D. Cost of Production E. Calculation of Normal Value Based on Comparison Market Prices XV. Currency Conversion XVI. U.S. International Trade Commission Notification XVII. Disclosure and Public Comment XVIII. Verification XIX. Conclusion [FR Doc. 2014–30432 Filed 12–24–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–583–854] Certain Steel Nails From Taiwan: Negative Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Postponement of Final Determination AGENCY : Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. ACTION : Notice. SUMMARY : The Department of Commerce (Department) preliminarily determines that certain steel nails from Taiwan are not being, or are not likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV), as provided in section 733(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). The period of investigation is April 1, 2013, through March 31, 2014. The estimated weighted-average dumping margins are shown in the ‘‘Preliminary Determination’’ section of this notice. In response to a request from Mid Continent Steel & Wire, Inc. (petitioner) we are postponing the final determination. The final determination will be issued 135 days after the publication of this preliminary determination in the Federal Register. We invite interested parties to comment on the preliminary determination. DATES : Effective Date: December 29, 2014. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:09 Dec 24, 2014 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\29DEN1.SGM 29DEN1 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 78054 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 248 / Monday, December 29, 2014 / Notices 1 See Certain Steel Nails From India, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, the Sultanate of Oman, Taiwan, the Republic of Turkey, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Initiation of Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigations, 79 FR 36019, 36025–26 (June 25, 2014) (Initiation Notice). 2 See December 17, 2014 memorandum to Paul Piquado, ‘‘Decision Memorandum for the Preliminary Determination in the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Certain Steel Nails fromTaiwan,’’ adopoted concurrently with this notice. A list of the topics discussed in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum appears in Appendix II, below. 3 Id. 4 On November 24, 2014, Enforcement and Compliance changed the name of Enforcement and Compliance’s AD and CVD Centralized Electronic Service System (‘‘IA ACCESS’’) to AD and CVD Centralized Electronic Service System (‘‘ACCESS’’). The Web site location was changed from http:// iaaccess.trade.gov to http://access.trade.gov. The Final Rule changing the references to the Regulations can be found at 79 FR 69046 (November 20, 2014). 5 See 19 CFR 351.309. 6 See 19 CFR 351.310(c). 7 See 19 CFR 351.210(b)(2) and (e). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Victoria Cho, Scott Hoefke or Robert James, 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) 482–5075, (202) 482–4947 or (202) 482– 0649, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Scope of the Investigation The product covered by this investigation is certain steel nails from Taiwan. For a full description of the scope of the investigation, see Appendix I to this notice. 1 Scope Comments Several interested parties (i.e., IKEA Supply AG and IKEA Distributions Services Inc. (collectively IKEA), Target Corporation, and The Home Depot) submitted comments to the Department on the scope of the investigation as it appeared in the Initiation Notice, and petitioner submitted rebuttal comments. For discussion of those comments and rebuttal comments, see the Preliminary Decision Memorandum.2 Methodology The Department conducted this investigation in accordance with section 731 of the Act. There were two mandatory respondents, PT Enterprise Inc. (and its affiliated producer, Pro- Team Coil Nail Enterprise Inc.) and Quick Advance, Inc. (and its affiliated producer, Ko’s Nails Inc.). Export prices have been calculated in accordance with section 772 of the Act. Normal value (NV) has been calculated in accordance with section 773 of the Act. For a full description of the methodology underlying our conclusions, see the Preliminary Decision Memorandum.3 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 (ACCESS). 4 ACCESS is available to registered users at https://access.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 the following weighted- average dumping margins exist: Exporter/manufacturer Weighted-average dumping margin (percent) PT Enterprise Inc. .......................................................................................................................................................................... 0.00 Quick Advance, Inc. ....................................................................................................................................................................... 0.00 Consistent with sections 733(d)(1)(A) of the Act, the Department has not calculated a weighted-average dumping margin for all other producers or exporters because it has not made an affirmative preliminary determination of sales at less than fair value. 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.5 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 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 ACCESS. An electronically filed request must be received successfully in its entirety by ACCESS, by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, within 30 days after the date of publication of this notice. 6 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. Suspension of Liquidation Because the Department has not made an affirmative preliminary determination of sales at less than fair value, we are not directing U.S. Customs and Border Protection to suspend liquidation of any entries of certain steel nails from Taiwan. Postponement of Final Determination Pursuant to petitioner’s request, we are postponing the final determination. 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.7 VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:09 Dec 24, 2014 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\29DEN1.SGM 29DEN1 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 78055Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 248 / Monday, December 29, 2014 / Notices 8 The shaft length of certain steel nails with flat heads or parallel shoulders under the head shall be measured from under the head or shoulder to the tip of the point. The shaft length of all other certain steel nails shall be measured overall. 1 See Certain Steel Nails From India, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, the Sultanate of Oman, Taiwan, the Republic of Turkey, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Initiation of Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigations, 79 FR 36019, (June 25, 2014) (Initiation Notice). 2 See Certain Steel Nails From the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, the Sultanate of Oman, Taiwan, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Postponement of Preliminary Determination of Antidumping Duty Investigations, 79 FR 63082 (October 22, 2014). International Trade Commission (ITC) Notification In accordance with section 733(f) of the Act, we have notified the ITC of our preliminary negative 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: December 17, 2014. Ronald K. Lorentzen, Acting Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Appendix I Scope of the Investigation The merchandise covered by this investigation is certain steel nails having a nominal shaft length not exceeding 12 inches.8 Certain steel nails include, but are not limited to, nails made from round wire and nails that are cut from flat-rolled steel. Certain steel nails may be of one piece construction or constructed of two or more pieces. Certain steel nails may be produced from any type of steel, and may have any type of surface finish, head type, shank, point type and shaft diameter. Finishes include, but are not limited to, coating in vinyl, zinc (galvanized, including but not limited to electroplating or hot dipping one or more times), phosphate, cement, and paint. Certain steel nails may have one or more surface finishes. Head styles include, but are not limited to, flat, projection, cupped, oval, brad, headless, double, countersunk, and sinker. Shank styles include, but are not limited to, smooth, barbed, screw threaded, ring shank and fluted. Screw-threaded nails subject to this proceeding are driven using direct force and not by turning the nail using a tool that engages with the head. Point styles include, but are not limited to, diamond, needle, chisel and blunt or no point. Certain steel nails may be sold in bulk, or they may be collated in any manner using any material. If packaged in combination with one or more non-subject articles, certain steel nails remain subject merchandise if the total number of nails of all types, in aggregate regardless of size, is equal to or greater than 25. Excluded from the scope of this investigation are certain steel nails packaged in combination with one or more non-subject articles, if the total number of nails of all types, in aggregate regardless of size, is less than 25. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are steel nails that meet the specifications of Type I, Style 20 nails as identified in Tables 29 through 33 of ASTM Standard F1667 (2013 revision). Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are nails suitable for use in powder-actuated hand tools, whether or not threaded, which are currently classified under Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheadings 7317.00.20.00 and 7317.00.30.00. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are nails having a case hardness greater than or equal to 50 on the Rockwell Hardness C scale (HRC), a carbon content greater than or equal to 0.5 percent, a round head, a secondary reduced-diameter raised head section, a centered shank, and a smooth symmetrical point, suitable for use in gas- actuated hand tools. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are corrugated nails. A corrugated nail is made up of a small strip of corrugated steel with sharp points on one side. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are thumb tacks, which are currently classified under HTSUS 7317.00.10.00. Certain steel nails subject to this investigation are currently classified under HTSUS subheadings 7317.00.55.02, 7317.00.55.03, 7317.00.55.05, 7317.00.55.07, 7317.00.55.08, 7317.00.55.11, 7317.00.55.18, 7317.00.55.19, 7317.00.55.20, 7317.00.55.30, 7317.00.55.40, 7317.00.55.50, 7317.00.55.60, 7317.00.55.70, 7317.00.55.80, 7317.00.55.90, 7317.00.65.30, 7317.00.65.60 and 7317.00.75.00. Certain steel nails subject to this investigation also may be classified under HTSUS subheading 8206.00.00.00. While the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of this investigation is dispositive. Appendix II List of Topics Discussed in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum I. Summary II. Background III. Period of Investigation IV. Postponement of Final Determination V. Scope of the Investigation VI. Scope Comments VII. Affiliation and Collapsing VIII. Middleman Dumping IX. Discussion of Methodology A. Fair Value Comparisons B. Product Control Numbers C. Determination of Comparison Method D. Export Price E. Normal Value F. Date of Sale G. Currency Conversion X. U.S. International Trade Commission Notification XI. Disclosure and Public Comment XII. Verification XIII. Conclusion [FR Doc. 2014–30430 Filed 12–24–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–557–816] Certain Steel Nails From Malaysia: Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Postponement of Final Determination and Extension of Provisional Measures AGENCY : Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY : The Department of Commerce (Department) preliminarily determines that certain steel nails from Malaysia are being, or are likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV), as provided in section 733(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). The period of investigation is April 1, 2013, through March 31, 2014. The estimated weighted-average dumping margins are shown in the ‘‘Preliminary Determination’’ section of this notice. Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary determination. The Department intends to issue the final determination 135 days after publication of this preliminary determination in the Federal Register. DATES : Effective Date: December 29, 2014. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ericka Ukrow or Steve Bezirganian, 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) 482–0405 or (202) 482– 1131, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Background The Department published the notice of initiation of this investigation on June 25, 2014. 1 Pursuant to section 733(c)(1)(A) of the Act, the Department postponed this preliminary determination 42 days until December 17, 2014.2 Scope of the Investigation The product covered by this investigation is certain steel nails from VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:09 Dec 24, 2014 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\29DEN1.SGM 29DEN1 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── === Determination – AD – Preliminary - Malaysia === 78055Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 248 / Monday, December 29, 2014 / Notices 8 The shaft length of certain steel nails with flat heads or parallel shoulders under the head shall be measured from under the head or shoulder to the tip of the point. The shaft length of all other certain steel nails shall be measured overall. 1 See Certain Steel Nails From India, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, the Sultanate of Oman, Taiwan, the Republic of Turkey, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Initiation of Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigations, 79 FR 36019, (June 25, 2014) (Initiation Notice). 2 See Certain Steel Nails From the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, the Sultanate of Oman, Taiwan, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Postponement of Preliminary Determination of Antidumping Duty Investigations, 79 FR 63082 (October 22, 2014). International Trade Commission (ITC) Notification In accordance with section 733(f) of the Act, we have notified the ITC of our preliminary negative 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: December 17, 2014. Ronald K. Lorentzen, Acting Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Appendix I Scope of the Investigation The merchandise covered by this investigation is certain steel nails having a nominal shaft length not exceeding 12 inches.8 Certain steel nails include, but are not limited to, nails made from round wire and nails that are cut from flat-rolled steel. Certain steel nails may be of one piece construction or constructed of two or more pieces. Certain steel nails may be produced from any type of steel, and may have any type of surface finish, head type, shank, point type and shaft diameter. Finishes include, but are not limited to, coating in vinyl, zinc (galvanized, including but not limited to electroplating or hot dipping one or more times), phosphate, cement, and paint. Certain steel nails may have one or more surface finishes. Head styles include, but are not limited to, flat, projection, cupped, oval, brad, headless, double, countersunk, and sinker. Shank styles include, but are not limited to, smooth, barbed, screw threaded, ring shank and fluted. Screw-threaded nails subject to this proceeding are driven using direct force and not by turning the nail using a tool that engages with the head. Point styles include, but are not limited to, diamond, needle, chisel and blunt or no point. Certain steel nails may be sold in bulk, or they may be collated in any manner using any material. If packaged in combination with one or more non-subject articles, certain steel nails remain subject merchandise if the total number of nails of all types, in aggregate regardless of size, is equal to or greater than 25. Excluded from the scope of this investigation are certain steel nails packaged in combination with one or more non-subject articles, if the total number of nails of all types, in aggregate regardless of size, is less than 25. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are steel nails that meet the specifications of Type I, Style 20 nails as identified in Tables 29 through 33 of ASTM Standard F1667 (2013 revision). Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are nails suitable for use in powder-actuated hand tools, whether or not threaded, which are currently classified under Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheadings 7317.00.20.00 and 7317.00.30.00. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are nails having a case hardness greater than or equal to 50 on the Rockwell Hardness C scale (HRC), a carbon content greater than or equal to 0.5 percent, a round head, a secondary reduced-diameter raised head section, a centered shank, and a smooth symmetrical point, suitable for use in gas- actuated hand tools. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are corrugated nails. A corrugated nail is made up of a small strip of corrugated steel with sharp points on one side. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are thumb tacks, which are currently classified under HTSUS 7317.00.10.00. Certain steel nails subject to this investigation are currently classified under HTSUS subheadings 7317.00.55.02, 7317.00.55.03, 7317.00.55.05, 7317.00.55.07, 7317.00.55.08, 7317.00.55.11, 7317.00.55.18, 7317.00.55.19, 7317.00.55.20, 7317.00.55.30, 7317.00.55.40, 7317.00.55.50, 7317.00.55.60, 7317.00.55.70, 7317.00.55.80, 7317.00.55.90, 7317.00.65.30, 7317.00.65.60 and 7317.00.75.00. Certain steel nails subject to this investigation also may be classified under HTSUS subheading 8206.00.00.00. While the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of this investigation is dispositive. Appendix II List of Topics Discussed in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum I. Summary II. Background III. Period of Investigation IV. Postponement of Final Determination V. Scope of the Investigation VI. Scope Comments VII. Affiliation and Collapsing VIII. Middleman Dumping IX. Discussion of Methodology A. Fair Value Comparisons B. Product Control Numbers C. Determination of Comparison Method D. Export Price E. Normal Value F. Date of Sale G. Currency Conversion X. U.S. International Trade Commission Notification XI. Disclosure and Public Comment XII. Verification XIII. Conclusion [FR Doc. 2014–30430 Filed 12–24–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–557–816] Certain Steel Nails From Malaysia: Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Postponement of Final Determination and Extension of Provisional Measures AGENCY : Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY : The Department of Commerce (Department) preliminarily determines that certain steel nails from Malaysia are being, or are likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV), as provided in section 733(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). The period of investigation is April 1, 2013, through March 31, 2014. The estimated weighted-average dumping margins are shown in the ‘‘Preliminary Determination’’ section of this notice. Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary determination. The Department intends to issue the final determination 135 days after publication of this preliminary determination in the Federal Register. DATES : Effective Date: December 29, 2014. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ericka Ukrow or Steve Bezirganian, 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) 482–0405 or (202) 482– 1131, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Background The Department published the notice of initiation of this investigation on June 25, 2014. 1 Pursuant to section 733(c)(1)(A) of the Act, the Department postponed this preliminary determination 42 days until December 17, 2014.2 Scope of the Investigation The product covered by this investigation is certain steel nails from VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:09 Dec 24, 2014 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\29DEN1.SGM 29DEN1 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 78056 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 248 / Monday, December 29, 2014 / Notices 3 See Memorandum to Ronald K. Lorentzen, Acting Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance, from Christian Marsh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations, ‘‘Decision Memorandum for the Preliminary Determination in the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Certain Steel Nails from Malaysia,’’ dated concurrently with this determination and hereby adopted by this notice. A list of the topics discussed in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum appears in Appendix II, below. 4 Id. 5 Effective November 24, 2014, Enforcement and Compliance changed the name of the Import Administration AD and CVD Centralized Electronic Service System (IA ACCESS) to AD and CVD Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS). The Web site location was changed from http:// iaacess.trade.gov to http://access.trade.gov. The Final Rule changing the references to the Regulations can be found at: 79 FR 69046 (November 20, 2014). 6 See ‘‘Antidumping Duty Investigation of Certain Steel Nails from Malaysia; Preliminary Determination Calculation for the All-Others Rate,’’ dated concurrently with this determination. 7 See 19 CFR 351.309. 8 See 19 CFR 351.310(c). Malaysia. For a full description of the scope of the investigation, see Appendix I to this notice. Scope Comments Several interested parties (i.e., IKEA Supply AG and IKEA Distributions Services Inc. (collectively IKEA), Target Corporation, and The Home Depot) submitted comments to the Department on the scope of the investigation as it appeared in the Initiation Notice, and Mid Continent Steel & Wire, Inc. (Petitioner) submitted rebuttal comments. For further discussion of these comments, see the Preliminary Decision Memorandum. 3 Methodology The Department conducted this investigation in accordance with section 731 of the Act. Because one of the mandatory respondents, Tag Fasteners Sdn. Bhd. (Tag), failed to respond to the Department’s questionnaire, we preliminarily determined to apply facts otherwise available with an adverse inference to this respondent pursuant to sections 776(a) and (b) of the Act. In applying adverse facts available, we are assigning Tag a dumping margin of 39.35 percent. For the other two mandatory respondents, Inmax Sdn. Bhd. (Inmax) and Region International Co., Ltd. and its collapsed affiliate, Region System Sdn. Bhd. (collectively, Region), export prices have been calculated in accordance with section 772 of the Act. Normal value has been calculated in accordance with section 773 of the Act. For a full description of the methodology underlying our conclusions, see the Preliminary Decision Memorandum.4 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 (ACCESS). ACCESS is available to registered users at http://access.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. 5 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. All Others Rate Consistent with sections 733(d)(1)(A)(ii) and 735(c)(5) of the Act, the Department also calculated an estimated ‘‘all others’’ rate for all exporters or producers not individually investigated. 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 estimated weighted-average dumping margins established for exporters and producers individually investigated, excluding any zero or de minimis margins, and any margins determined entirely under section 776 of the Act. Therefore, because the estimated weighted-average dumping margins for Inmax Sdn. Bhd. and Region are not zero, de minimis, or determined entirely under section 776 of the Act, the Department has estimated the ‘‘all-others’’ rate in this preliminary determination by weight- averaging the estimated weighted- average dumping margins calculated for those two respondents, based on publicly-ranged data.6 Preliminary Determination In accordance with section 733(d)(1)(A)(i) of the Act, the Department calculated estimated weighted-average dumping margins for the individually investigated exporters and producers of subject merchandise, listed below. The Department preliminarily determines that the following estimated weighted-average dumping margins exist for these individually investigated exporters and producers: Exporter/ producer Weighted- average dumping margin (percent) Inmax Sdn. Bhd .................... 2.14 Exporter/ producer Weighted- average dumping margin (percent) Region International Co. Ltd. and Region System Sdn. Bhd .................................... 2.56 Tag Fasteners Sdn. Bhd ...... 39.35 All Others .............................. 2.20 Verification As provided in section 782(i)(1) of the Act, the Department intends to verify the information submitted by Inmax Sdn. Bhd. and Region prior to making a final determination in this investigation. 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.7 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 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 ACCESS. An electronically filed request must be received successfully in its entirety by ACCESS, by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, within 30 days after the date of publication of this notice. 8 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, VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:09 Dec 24, 2014 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\29DEN1.SGM 29DEN1 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 78057Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 248 / Monday, December 29, 2014 / Notices 9 See also 19 CFR 351.210(b)(2) and (e); see also Letter from Inmax and Region International Co., Ltd. to the Department, regarding ‘‘Certain Steel Nails from Malaysia; Extension Request for Final Results’’ (December 9, 2014). 10 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). 11 Because the preliminary calculated countervailing duty rates in the companion countervailing duty investigation attributable to export subsidies were de minimis for both respondents, we did not adjust these cash deposit rates to account for export subsidies. See Certain Steel Nails from Malaysia: Preliminary Negative Countervailing Duty Determination and Alignment of Final Countervailing Duty Determination with Final Antidumping Duty Determination, 79 FR 65179, 65180 (November 3, 2014). 12 The shaft length of certain steel nails with flat heads or parallel shoulders under the head shall be measured from under the head or shoulder to the tip of the point. The shaft length of all other certain steel nails shall be measured overall. time, and location of the hearing two days before the scheduled date. Postponement of Final Determination and Extension of Provisional Measures Pursuant to section 735(a)(2) of the Act, Inmax and Region requested that the Department postpone the final determination and extend provisional measures from four months to six months. Additionally, Inmax and Region 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 a six-month period. Pursuant to a request from Inmax and Region and in accordance with section 735(a)(2)(A) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.210(b)(2)(ii) and (e)(2), we will make our final determination no later than 135 days after the date of publication of this preliminary determination. 9 The suspension of liquidation described below will be extended accordingly. Suspension of Liquidation In accordance with section 733(d)(2) of the Act, we are directing U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to suspend liquidation of all entries of certain steel nails from Malaysia as described in the scope of the investigation section entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the date of publication of this notice in the Federal Register. Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.205(d), we will instruct CBP to require a cash deposit equal to the weighted-average amount by which the normal value exceeds export price, as indicated in the chart above.10 11 These 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 have notified the ITC of our preliminary affirmative determination of sales at LTFV. Because the preliminary determination in this proceeding is affirmative, section 735(b)(2) of the Act requires that the ITC 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 certain steel nails from Malaysia before the later of 120 days after the date of this preliminary determination or 45 days after our final determination. Because we are postponing the deadline for our final determination to 135 days from the date of publication of this preliminary determination, as discussed above, the ITC will make its final determination no later than 45 days after 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: December 17, 2014. Ronald K. Lorentzen, Acting Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Appendix I Scope of the Investigation The merchandise covered by this investigation is certain steel nails having a nominal shaft length not exceeding 12 inches.12 Certain steel nails include, but are not limited to, nails made from round wire and nails that are cut from flat-rolled steel. Certain steel nails may be of one piece construction or constructed of two or more pieces. Certain steel nails may be produced from any type of steel, and may have any type of surface finish, head type, shank, point type and shaft diameter. Finishes include, but are not limited to, coating in vinyl, zinc (galvanized, including but not limited to electroplating or hot dipping one or more times), phosphate, cement, and paint. Certain steel nails may have one or more surface finishes. Head styles include, but are not limited to, flat, projection, cupped, oval, brad, headless, double, countersunk, and sinker. Shank styles include, but are not limited to, smooth, barbed, screw threaded, ring shank and fluted. Screw-threaded nails subject to this proceeding are driven using direct force and not by turning the nail using a tool that engages with the head. Point styles include, but are not limited to, diamond, needle, chisel and blunt or no point. Certain steel nails may be sold in bulk, or they may be collated in any manner using any material. If packaged in combination with one or more non-subject articles, certain steel nails remain subject merchandise if the total number of nails of all types, in aggregate regardless of size, is equal to or greater than 25. Excluded from the scope of this investigation are certain steel nails packaged in combination with one or more non-subject articles, if the total number of nails of all types, in aggregate regardless of size, is less than 25. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are steel nails that meet the specifications of Type I, Style 20 nails as identified in Tables 29 through 33 of ASTM Standard F1667 (2013 revision). Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are nails suitable for use in powder-actuated hand tools, whether or not threaded, which are currently classified under Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheadings 7317.00.20.00 and 7317.00.30.00. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are nails having a case hardness greater than or equal to 50 on the Rockwell Hardness C scale (HRC), a carbon content greater than or equal to 0.5 percent, a round head, a secondary reduced-diameter raised head section, a centered shank, and a smooth symmetrical point, suitable for use in gas- actuated hand tools. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are corrugated nails. A corrugated nail is made up of a small strip of corrugated steel with sharp points on one side. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are thumb tacks, which are currently classified under HTSUS 7317.00.10.00. Certain steel nails subject to this investigation are currently classified under HTSUS subheadings 7317.00.55.02, 7317.00.55.03, 7317.00.55.05, 7317.00.55.07, 7317.00.55.08, 7317.00.55.11, 7317.00.55.18, 7317.00.55.19, 7317.00.55.20, 7317.00.55.30, 7317.00.55.40, 7317.00.55.50, 7317.00.55.60, 7317.00.55.70, 7317.00.55.80, 7317.00.55.90, 7317.00.65.30, 7317.00.65.60 and 7317.00.75.00. Certain steel nails subject to this investigation also may be classified under HTSUS subheading 8206.00.00.00. While the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of this investigation is dispositive. Appendix II List of Topics Discussed in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum I. Summary II. Background III. Period of Investigation IV. Postponement of Final Determination and Extension of Provisional Measures V. Scope of the Investigation VI. Scope Comments VII. Respondent Selection VIII. Facts Available (FA) A. Application of Facts Available and Use of Adverse Inference B. Adverse Facts Available (AFA) Rate and Corroboration of Secondary Information IX. All Others Rate X. Affiliation and Collapsing VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:09 Dec 24, 2014 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\29DEN1.SGM 29DEN1 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 78058 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 248 / Monday, December 29, 2014 / Notices 1 See Certain Steel Nails From India, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, the Sultanate of Oman, Taiwan, the Republic of Turkey, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Initiation of Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigations, 79 FR 36019 (June 25, 2014) (Initation Notice). On the same day, the Department initiated a countervailing duty investigation of certain steel nails from Vietnam. See Certain Steel Nails From India, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, the Sultanate of Oman, Taiwan, the Republic of Turkey, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Initiation of Countervailing Duty Investigations, 79 FR 36014 (June 25, 2014). 2 See Certain Steel Nails From the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, the Sultanate of Oman, Taiwan, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Postponement of Preliminary Determination of Antidumping Duty Investigations, 79 FR 63082 (October 22, 2014). 3 See Memorandum to Ronald K. Lorentzen, Acting Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance, from Christian Marsh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations, ‘‘Decision Memorandum for the Preliminary Determination of the Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigation of Certain Steel Nails from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam,’’ dated concurrently with this determination and hereby adopted by this notice. A list of the topics discussed in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum appears in Appendix II, below. 4 Id. 5 On November 24, 2014, Enforcement and Compliance changed the name of the Import Administration Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (IA ACCESS) Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS). The Web site location was changed from http:// iaaccess.trade.gov to http://access.trade.gov. The Final Rule changing the references to the Regulations can be found at: 79 FR 69046 (November 20, 2014). 6 See Enforcement and Compliance’s 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 on the Department’s Web site at http://enforcement.trade.gov/policy/bull05- 1.pdf. A. Legal Standard B. Inmax C. Region International XI. Discussion of Methodology A. Fair Value Comparisons B. Product Comparisons C. Determination of Comparison Method D. Export Price E. Normal Value F. Date of Sale G. Currency Conversion XII. Disclosure and Public Comment XIII. Verification XIV. Conclusion [FR Doc. 2014–30434 Filed 12–24–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–552–818] Certain Steel Nails From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Postponement of Final Determination and Extension of Provisional Measures AGENCY : Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. DATES : Effective Date: December 29, 2014. SUMMARY : The Department of Commerce (the Department) preliminarily determines that certain steel nails from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Vietnam) are being, or are likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value, as provided in section 733(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). The period of investigation is October 1, 2013, through March 31, 2014. The estimated weighted-average dumping margins are shown in the ‘‘Preliminary Determination’’ section of this notice. Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary determination. The Department intends to issue the final determination 135 days after publication of this preliminary determination in the Federal Register. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Edythe Artman or Dena Crossland, 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) 482–3931 and (202) 482–3362, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Background The Department published the notice of initiation of this investigation on June 25, 2014. 1 Pursuant to section 733(c)(1)(A) of the Act, the Department postponed this preliminary LTFV determination 42 days until December 17, 2014.2 Scope of the Investigation The products covered by this investigation are certain steel nails from Vietnam. For a complete description of the scope of the investigation, see Appendix I to this notice. Scope Comments Several interested parties (i.e., IKEA Supply AG and IKEA Distributions Services Inc. (collectively IKEA), Target Corporation, and The Home Depot) submitted comments to the Department on the scope of the investigation as it appeared in the Initiation Notice, and Mid Continent Steel & Wire, Inc. (Petitioner) submitted rebuttal comments. For discussion of those comments and rebuttal comments, see the Preliminary Decision Memorandum.3 Methodology The Department conducted this investigation in accordance with section 731 of the Act. We calculated export prices in accordance with section 772 of the Act. Because Vietnam is a non- market economy within the meaning of section 771(18) of the Act, we calculated normal value in accordance with section 773(c) of the Act. For a full description of the methodology underlying our conclusions, see the Preliminary 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 (ACCESS).5 ACCESS is available to guest and registered users at http:// access.trade.gov and to all parties in the Central Records Unit, room 7046 of the main Department of Commerce building. In addition, parties can obtain a complete version of the Preliminary Decision Memorandum at http:// trade.gov/enforcement/frn/index.html. The signed and electronic versions of the Preliminary Decision Memorandum are identical in content. Use of Facts Available For the Vietnam-wide entity, we applied facts otherwise available with an adverse inference, pursuant to section 776(a)(1) and (b) of the Act. For a detailed discussion of this finding, see the Preliminary Decision Memorandum at section ‘‘The Vietnam-wide Entity.’’ For Region Industries Co., Ltd., we applied facts otherwise available, pursuant to section 776(a)(1) of the Act, for factor input information for a toller who performed electroplating on subject merchandise but did not respond to Region Industries’ request for input information. For a detailed discussion of this finding, see the Preliminary Decision Memorandum at section ‘‘Facts Available for Region Industries.’’ 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. Policy Bulletin 05.1 describes this practice.6 Preliminary Determination In accordance with section 733(d)(1)(A)(i) of the Act, the Department calculated estimated weighted-average dumping margins for the individually investigated exporters VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:09 Dec 24, 2014 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\29DEN1.SGM 29DEN1 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── === Determination – AD – Preliminary - Vietnam === 78058 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 248 / Monday, December 29, 2014 / Notices 1 See Certain Steel Nails From India, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, the Sultanate of Oman, Taiwan, the Republic of Turkey, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Initiation of Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigations, 79 FR 36019 (June 25, 2014) (Initation Notice). On the same day, the Department initiated a countervailing duty investigation of certain steel nails from Vietnam. See Certain Steel Nails From India, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, the Sultanate of Oman, Taiwan, the Republic of Turkey, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Initiation of Countervailing Duty Investigations, 79 FR 36014 (June 25, 2014). 2 See Certain Steel Nails From the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, the Sultanate of Oman, Taiwan, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Postponement of Preliminary Determination of Antidumping Duty Investigations, 79 FR 63082 (October 22, 2014). 3 See Memorandum to Ronald K. Lorentzen, Acting Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance, from Christian Marsh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations, ‘‘Decision Memorandum for the Preliminary Determination of the Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigation of Certain Steel Nails from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam,’’ dated concurrently with this determination and hereby adopted by this notice. A list of the topics discussed in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum appears in Appendix II, below. 4 Id. 5 On November 24, 2014, Enforcement and Compliance changed the name of the Import Administration Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (IA ACCESS) Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS). The Web site location was changed from http:// iaaccess.trade.gov to http://access.trade.gov. The Final Rule changing the references to the Regulations can be found at: 79 FR 69046 (November 20, 2014). 6 See Enforcement and Compliance’s 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 on the Department’s Web site at http://enforcement.trade.gov/policy/bull05- 1.pdf. A. Legal Standard B. Inmax C. Region International XI. Discussion of Methodology A. Fair Value Comparisons B. Product Comparisons C. Determination of Comparison Method D. Export Price E. Normal Value F. Date of Sale G. Currency Conversion XII. Disclosure and Public Comment XIII. Verification XIV. Conclusion [FR Doc. 2014–30434 Filed 12–24–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–552–818] Certain Steel Nails From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Postponement of Final Determination and Extension of Provisional Measures AGENCY : Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. DATES : Effective Date: December 29, 2014. SUMMARY : The Department of Commerce (the Department) preliminarily determines that certain steel nails from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Vietnam) are being, or are likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value, as provided in section 733(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). The period of investigation is October 1, 2013, through March 31, 2014. The estimated weighted-average dumping margins are shown in the ‘‘Preliminary Determination’’ section of this notice. Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary determination. The Department intends to issue the final determination 135 days after publication of this preliminary determination in the Federal Register. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Edythe Artman or Dena Crossland, 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) 482–3931 and (202) 482–3362, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Background The Department published the notice of initiation of this investigation on June 25, 2014. 1 Pursuant to section 733(c)(1)(A) of the Act, the Department postponed this preliminary LTFV determination 42 days until December 17, 2014.2 Scope of the Investigation The products covered by this investigation are certain steel nails from Vietnam. For a complete description of the scope of the investigation, see Appendix I to this notice. Scope Comments Several interested parties (i.e., IKEA Supply AG and IKEA Distributions Services Inc. (collectively IKEA), Target Corporation, and The Home Depot) submitted comments to the Department on the scope of the investigation as it appeared in the Initiation Notice, and Mid Continent Steel & Wire, Inc. (Petitioner) submitted rebuttal comments. For discussion of those comments and rebuttal comments, see the Preliminary Decision Memorandum.3 Methodology The Department conducted this investigation in accordance with section 731 of the Act. We calculated export prices in accordance with section 772 of the Act. Because Vietnam is a non- market economy within the meaning of section 771(18) of the Act, we calculated normal value in accordance with section 773(c) of the Act. For a full description of the methodology underlying our conclusions, see the Preliminary 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 (ACCESS).5 ACCESS is available to guest and registered users at http:// access.trade.gov and to all parties in the Central Records Unit, room 7046 of the main Department of Commerce building. In addition, parties can obtain a complete version of the Preliminary Decision Memorandum at http:// trade.gov/enforcement/frn/index.html. The signed and electronic versions of the Preliminary Decision Memorandum are identical in content. Use of Facts Available For the Vietnam-wide entity, we applied facts otherwise available with an adverse inference, pursuant to section 776(a)(1) and (b) of the Act. For a detailed discussion of this finding, see the Preliminary Decision Memorandum at section ‘‘The Vietnam-wide Entity.’’ For Region Industries Co., Ltd., we applied facts otherwise available, pursuant to section 776(a)(1) of the Act, for factor input information for a toller who performed electroplating on subject merchandise but did not respond to Region Industries’ request for input information. For a detailed discussion of this finding, see the Preliminary Decision Memorandum at section ‘‘Facts Available for Region Industries.’’ 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. Policy Bulletin 05.1 describes this practice.6 Preliminary Determination In accordance with section 733(d)(1)(A)(i) of the Act, the Department calculated estimated weighted-average dumping margins for the individually investigated exporters VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:09 Dec 24, 2014 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\29DEN1.SGM 29DEN1 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 78059Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 248 / Monday, December 29, 2014 / Notices 7 See 19 CFR 351.309(c). 8 See 19 CFR 351.309(d). 9 See Letter from Region Industries Co., Ltd. and United Nail Products Co., Ltd., ‘‘Certain Steel Nails from Vietnam; Extension Request for Final Results,’’ dated December 9, 2014. 10 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). 11 See section 772(c)(1)(C) of the Act. Unlike in administrative reviews, the Department calculates the adjustment for export subsidies in investigations not in the margin calculation program, but in the cash deposit instructions issued to CBP. See Notice of Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, and Negative Determination of Critical Circumstances: Certain Lined Paper Products from India, 71 FR 45012 (August 8, 2006), and accompanying Issues and Decision Memorandum at Comment 1. 12 See section 777A(f) of the Act. For further discussion, see the Preliminary Decision Memorandum at the section, ‘‘Section 777A(f) of the Act.’’ and producers of subject merchandise, listed below. The Department preliminarily determines that the following estimated weighted-average dumping margins exist for these individually investigated exporters and producers exist for the period October 1, 2013, through March 31, 2014: Exporter Producer Weighted- average dumping margin (percentage) Region International Co., Ltd ..................................................... Region Industries Co., Ltd ......................................................... 103.88 United Nail Products Co., Ltd ..................................................... United Nail Products Co., Ltd ..................................................... 93.42 Kosteel Vina Limited Company .................................................. Kosteel Vina Limited Company .................................................. 98.65 Vietnam-Wide Entity * ................................................................. ..................................................................................................... 323.99 * As detailed in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum, the Vietnam-wide entity includes the following exporters/producers: Cong Ty Tnhh Cong Nghe Nhua A Chau, Kim Tin Group, Megastar Co., Ltd. and Simone Accessories Collection. Verification As provided in section 782(i)(1) of the Act, the Department intends to verify the information submitted by Region International Co., Ltd., and its affiliated producer, Region Industries Co., Ltd. and United Nail Products Co., Ltd. prior to making a final determination in this investigation. Disclosure and Public Comment The Department intends to disclose the calculations performed for this preliminary determination to parties 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 via ACCESS no later than no later than seven days after the date on which the final verification report is issued in this proceeding 7 and rebuttal briefs, limited to issues raised in the case briefs, must be submitted via ACCESS no later than five days after the deadline for filing case briefs.8 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. An electronically filed request must be submitted via ACCESS within 30 days after the date of publication of this notice. Electronically filed case briefs/ written comments and hearing requests must be received successfully in their entirety by the Department’s electronic records system, ACCESS, by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Hearing requests should contain: (1) The party’s name, address, and telephone number; (2) the number of participants in the hearing; and (3) a list of the issues to be discussed at the hearing. 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. All documents submitted to ACCESS must be received successfully in their entirety by no later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the day in which the document is due. Postponement of Final Determination and Extension of Provisional Measures Pursuant to section 735(a)(2) of the Act, Region Industries Co., Ltd. and United Nail Products Co., Ltd. requested that, in the event of an affirmative preliminary determination in this investigation, the Department postpone its final determination and extend provisional measures from four months to six months.9 Additionally, Region Industries Co., Ltd. and United Nail Products Co., Ltd. agreed 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 a six-month period. Pursuant to requests from Region Industries Co., Ltd. and United Nail Products Co., Ltd. and in accordance with section 735(a)(2)(A) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.210(b)(2)(ii) and (e)(2),we will make our final determination no later than 135 days after the publication of this preliminary determination. The suspension of liquidation described below will be extended accordingly. Suspension of Liquidation In accordance with section 733(d)(2) of the Act, the Department will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to suspend liquidation of all entries of certain steel nails from Vietnam, as described in the scope of the investigation in Attachment 1 of this notice, which are entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption on or after the date of publication of this notice in the Federal Register. Pursuant to section 733(d) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.205(d), we will instruct CBP to require a cash deposit 10 equal to the estimated weighted-average amount by which normal value exceeds U.S. price, adjusted where appropriate for export subsidies 11 and estimated domestic subsidy pass-through, 12 as follows: (1) The cash deposit rates for the exporter/producer combinations listed in the table above will be the rate identified for that combination in the table; (2) for all combinations of Vietnamese exporters/producers of merchandise under consideration that have not received their own separate rate above, the cash-deposit rate will be the cash deposit rate established for the Vietnam-wide entity, 323.99 percent; and (3) for all non-Vietnamese exporters VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:09 Dec 24, 2014 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\29DEN1.SGM 29DEN1 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 78060 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 248 / Monday, December 29, 2014 / Notices 13 See Certain Steel Nails From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination and Alignment of Final Countervailing Duty Determination With Final Antidumping Duty Determination, 79 FR 65184 (November 3, 2014), and accompanying Preliminary Decision Memorandum at 20. 14 See id. 15 See id. at 65185. 16 See Preliminary Decision Memorandum at the section, ‘‘Section 777A(f) of the Act.’’ 17 The shaft length of certain steel nails with flat heads or parallel shoulders under the head shall be measured from under the head or shoulder to the tip of the point. The shaft length of all other certain steel nails shall be measured overall. of merchandise under consideration which have not received their own separate rate above, the cash-deposit rate will be the cash deposit rate applicable to the Vietnamese exporter/ producer combination that supplied that non-Vietnamese exporter. These suspension of liquidation and cash deposit instructions will remain in effect until further notice. Furthermore, as stated above and consistent with our practice, we will instruct CBP to require a cash deposit equal to the amount by which normal value exceeds the export price or constructed export price, less the amount of the countervailing duty rate determined to be attributable to an export subsidy. With regard to Region Industries Co., Ltd., export subsidies constitute 8.34 percent 13 of Region Industries Co., Ltd.’s preliminarily calculated countervailing duty rate in the companion countervailing duty investigation. Therefore, we will offset Region Industries Co., Ltd.’s antidumping duty cash deposit rate by the countervailing duty rate attributable to export subsidies (i.e., 8.34 percent) to calculate its preliminary cash deposit rate for this LTFV investigation. We have not adjusted the preliminary cash deposit rate for United Nail Products Co., Ltd. for export subsidies because the amount of its preliminary calculated countervailing duty rate in the companion countervailing duty investigation attributable to export subsidies is de minimis.14 With respect to the separate rate company which was not individually investigated, we have adjusted its antidumping duty cash deposit rate to account for export subsidies because this company is currently subject to the countervailing duty rate calculated for ‘‘All Others’’ in the preliminary determination of the companion countervailing duty investigation, and we did include export subsidies (i.e., 8.34 percent) in the calculation of that countervailing duty rate.15 Accordingly, we have adjusted the antidumping duty cash deposit rate for the separate rate company. With respect to the Vietnam-wide entity, we find that an export-subsidy adjustment is warranted because an export subsidy amount (i.e., 8.34 percent) was included in a countervailing duty rate to which Vietnam-wide entries are currently subject. Accordingly, we have also adjusted the antidumping duty cash deposit rate for the Vietnam-wide entity. We are not adjusting the preliminary determination rates for estimated domestic subsidy pass-through because we have no basis upon which to make such an adjustment. 16 International Trade Commission Notification In accordance with section 733(f) of the Act, we will notify the International Trade Commission (ITC) of our preliminary affirmative determination of sales at less than fair value. Because the preliminary determination in this proceeding is affirmative, section 735(b)(2) of the Act requires that the ITC 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 certain steel nails from Vietnam before the later of 120 days after the date of this preliminary determination or 45 days after our final determination. Because we are postponing the deadline for our final determination to 135 days from the date of the publication of this determination, as described immediately above, the ITC will make its final determination no later than 45 days after 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: December 17, 2014. Ronald K. Lorentzen, Acting Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Appendix I Scope of the Investigation The merchandise covered by this investigation is certain steel nails having a nominal shaft length not exceeding 12 inches.17 Certain steel nails include, but are not limited to, nails made from round wire and nails that are cut from flat-rolled steel. Certain steel nails may be of one piece construction or constructed of two or more pieces. Certain steel nails may be produced from any type of steel, and may have any type of surface finish, head type, shank, point type and shaft diameter. Finishes include, but are not limited to, coating in vinyl, zinc (galvanized, including but not limited to electroplating or hot dipping one or more times), phosphate, cement, and paint. Certain steel nails may have one or more surface finishes. Head styles include, but are not limited to, flat, projection, cupped, oval, brad, headless, double, countersunk, and sinker. Shank styles include, but are not limited to, smooth, barbed, screw threaded, ring shank and fluted. Screw-threaded nails subject to this proceeding are driven using direct force and not by turning the nail using a tool that engages with the head. Point styles include, but are not limited to, diamond, needle, chisel and blunt or no point. Certain steel nails may be sold in bulk, or they may be collated in any manner using any material. If packaged in combination with one or more non-subject articles, certain steel nails remain subject merchandise if the total number of nails of all types, in aggregate regardless of size, is equal to or greater than 25. Excluded from the scope of this investigation are certain steel nails packaged in combination with one or more non-subject articles, if the total number of nails of all types, in aggregate regardless of size, is less than 25. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are steel nails that meet the specifications of Type I, Style 20 nails as identified in Tables 29 through 33 of ASTM Standard F1667 (2013 revision). Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are nails suitable for use in powder-actuated hand tools, whether or not threaded, which are currently classified under Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheadings 7317.00.20.00 and 7317.00.30.00. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are nails having a case hardness greater than or equal to 50 on the Rockwell Hardness C scale (HRC), a carbon content greater than or equal to 0.5 percent, a round head, a secondary reduced-diameter raised head section, a centered shank, and a smooth symmetrical point, suitable for use in gas- actuated hand tools. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are corrugated nails. A corrugated nail is made up of a small strip of corrugated steel with sharp points on one side. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are thumb tacks, which are currently classified under HTSUS 7317.00.10.00. Certain steel nails subject to this investigation are currently classified under HTSUS subheadings 7317.00.55.02, 7317.00.55.03, 7317.00.55.05, 7317.00.55.07, 7317.00.55.08, 7317.00.55.11, 7317.00.55.18, 7317.00.55.19, 7317.00.55.20, 7317.00.55.30, 7317.00.55.40, 7317.00.55.50, 7317.00.55.60, 7317.00.55.70, 7317.00.55.80, 7317.00.55.90, 7317.00.65.30, 7317.00.65.60 and 7317.00.75.00. Certain steel nails subject to this investigation also may be classified under HTSUS subheading 8206.00.00.00. While the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of this investigation is dispositive. Appendix II List of Topics Discussed in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum 1. Background VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:09 Dec 24, 2014 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\29DEN1.SGM 29DEN1 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 78061Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 248 / Monday, December 29, 2014 / Notices 2. Period of Investigation 3. Scope of Investigation 4. Scope Comments 5. Respondent Selection 6. Discussion of the Methodology a. Non-Market Economy Country b. Separate Rates Determination c. The Vietnam-Wide Entity d. Single-Entity Treatment e. Facts Available f. Surrogate Country g. Surrogate Value Comments h. Combination Rates i. Date of Sale j. Normal Value k. Factor Valuation Methodology l. Comparisons to Normal Value m. Currency Conversion 7. Verification 8. Section 777A(f) of the Act 9. U.S. International Trade Commission Notification 10. Disclosure and Public Comment 11. Conclusion [FR Doc. 2014–30431 Filed 12–24–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XD643 Notice of Availability of a Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment for Fisheries Research Conducted and Funded by the National Marine Fisheries Service, Northeast Fisheries Science Center AGENCY : National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION : Notice of availability of a Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment; Request for comments. SUMMARY : NMFS announces the availability of the ‘‘Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment (DPEA) for Fisheries Research Conducted and Funded by the Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC).’’ Publication of this notice begins the official public comment period for this DPEA. The purpose of the DPEA is to evaluate, in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the potential direct, indirect, and cumulative impacts of conducting and funding fisheries and ecosystem research along the U.S. East Coast, including of the Northeast Continental Shelf Large Marine Ecosystem (LME) and the Southeast Continental Shelf Large Marine Ecosystem (LME). DATES : Comments and information must be received no later than January 28, 2015. ADDRESSES : Comments on the DPEA should be addressed to Nathan Keith, NMFS NEFSC Woods Hole Laboratory, 166 Water Street, Woods Hole, MA 02543. The mailbox address for providing email comments is NEFSC.DPEA@noaa.gov. NMFS is not responsible for email comments sent to addresses other than the one provided here. Comments sent via email, including all attachments, must not exceed a 10-megabyte file size. A copy of the DPEA may be obtained by writing to the address specified above, telephoning the contact listed below (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT), or visiting the Internet at: http://nefsc.noaa.gov/dpea.aspx. Documents cited in this notice may also be viewed, by appointment, during regular business hours, at the aforementioned address. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nathan Keith, NEFSC, NMFS, (508) 495–2224. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : The NEFSC is the research arm of NMFS in the Northeast Region. The NEFSC conducts research and provides scientific advice to manage fisheries and conserve protected species in the Atlantic Ocean from the U.S.-Canada border to Florida. Most NEFSC- conducted and funded fisheries research occurs in the Northeast U.S. Continental Shelf LME but also occurs in the Southeast U.S. Continental Shelf LME and adjacent offshore areas. Research is aimed at monitoring fish stock recruitment, survival and biological rates, abundance and geographic distribution of species and stocks, and providing other scientific information needed to improve our understanding of complex marine ecological processes. Primary research activities include: Bottom trawl surveys to support assessments of multiple groundfish and shrimp species as well as the status of benthic habitats, pelagic trawl surveys to assess Atlantic herring and Atlantic salmon stocks, dredge and video camera surveys to assess scallop stocks and habitat recovery, longline and gillnet surveys to research life history parameters and abundance of numerous shark species, and extensive cooperative research projects designed to address current or emerging information needs of the commercial fishing industry such as bycatch reduction efforts and development of new fisheries. Many research activities also include active acoustic systems, plankton nets, and other oceanographic equipment that provide important data on the status and trends of marine ecosystems important for various fisheries and natural resource management processes. NMFS has prepared the DPEA under NEPA to evaluate several alternatives for conducting and funding fisheries and ecosystem research activities as the primary federal action. Additionally in the DPEA, NMFS evaluates a secondary federal action—also called a ‘‘connected action’’ under 40 CFR 1508.25 of the Council on Environmental Quality’s regulations for implementing the procedural provisions of NEPA (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.)—which is the proposed promulgation of regulations and authorization of the take of marine mammals incidental to the fisheries research under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). Additionally, because the proposed research activities occur in areas inhabited by species of marine mammals, birds, sea turtles, and fish listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) as threatened or endangered, this DPEA evaluates activities that could result in unintentional takes of ESA-listed marine species. The following four alternatives are evaluated in the DPEA: • No-Action/Status Quo Alternative—Conduct Federal Fisheries and Ecosystem Research with Scope and Protocols Similar to Past Effort. • Preferred Alternative—Conduct Federal Fisheries and Ecosystem Research (New Suite of Research) with Mitigation for MMPA and ESA Compliance. • Modified Research Alternative— Conduct Federal Fisheries and Ecosystem Research (New Suite of Research) with Additional Mitigation. • No Research Alternative—No Fieldwork for Federal Fisheries and Ecosystem Research Conducted or Funded by NEFSC. The first three alternatives include a program of fisheries and ecosystem research projects conducted or funded by the NEFSC as the primary federal action. Because this primary action is connected to a secondary federal action to consider authorizing incidental take of marine mammals under the MMPA, NMFS must identify as part of this evaluation ‘‘(t)he means of effecting the least practicable adverse impact on the species or stock and its habitat.’’ (Section 101(a)(5)(A) of the MMPA [16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.]). NMFS must therefore identify and evaluate a reasonable range of mitigation measures to minimize impacts to marine mammals that occur in NEFSC research areas. These mitigation measures are considered as part of the identified alternatives in order to evaluate their effectiveness to minimize potential VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:09 Dec 24, 2014 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\29DEN1.SGM 29DEN1 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── === Determination – CVD – Preliminary - Taiwan === 65181Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 212 / Monday, November 3, 2014 / Notices 1 See Certain Steel Nails From India, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, the Sultanate of Oman, Taiwan, the Republic of Turkey, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, 79 FR 36014 (June 25, 2014). 2 See Certain Steel Nails From India, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, the Sultanate of Oman, Taiwan, the Republic of Turkey, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Initiation of Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigations, 79 FR 36019 (June 25, 2014). 3 See 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 Countervailing Duty Investigation of Certain Steel Nails from Taiwan’’ dated concurrently with this notice (Preliminary Decision Memorandum). 4 See 19 CFR 351.224(b). 5 See 19 CFR 351.309(c) and (d). 6 See 19 CFR 351.510. Appendix 2 List of Topics Discussed in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum 1. Summary 2. Background 3. Alignment 4. Scope Comments 5. Scope of the Investigation 6. Respondent Selection 7. Injury Test 8. Subsidies Valuation 9. Analysis of Programs 10. Calculation of the All Others Rate 11. ITC Notification 12. Disclosure and Public Comment 13. Verification 14. Conclusion [FR Doc. 2014–26073 Filed 10–31–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [C–583–855] Certain Steel Nails From Taiwan: Preliminary Negative Countervailing Duty Determination and Alignment of Final Countervailing Duty Determination With Final Antidumping Duty Determination AGENCY : Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY : The Department of Commerce (the Department) preliminarily determines that de minimis countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of certain steel nails (nails) from Taiwan. The period of investigation is January 1, 2013, through December 31, 2013. Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary determination. DATES : Effective Date: November 3, 2014. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joshua Morris or Austin Redington, 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) 482–1779 and (202) 482–1664, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : On June 25, 2014, we initiated this countervailing duty (CVD) investigation.1 On the same day, we also initiated an antidumping (AD) investigation of nails from Taiwan.2 On August 7, 2014, in response to a request from the Petitioner, Mid Continent Steel & Wire, Inc., we postponed the preliminary determinations in the CVD investigations. Alignment of Final Countervailing Duty Determination With Final Antidumping Duty Determination On October 21, 2014, consistent with section 705(a)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), alignment of the final determination in this CVD investigation with the final determination in the AD investigation of nails from Taiwan was requested by Petitioner. Therefore, in accordance with section 705(a)(1) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.210(b)(4), we are aligning the final CVD determination with the final AD determination. Consequently, we intend to issue the final CVD determination on the same date as the final AD determination, which is currently scheduled to be issued no later than March 2, 2015, unless postponed. Scope of the Investigation The products covered by this investigation are nails. For a complete description of the scope of the investigation, see Appendix 1 to this notice. Methodology We are conducting this CVD investigation in accordance with section 701 of 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. We calculated a CVD rate for each individually investigated producer/ exporter of the subject merchandise. Consistent with section 703(b)(4)(A) of the Act, we have disregarded de minimis rates and preliminarily determine that no countervailable subsides are being provided to the production or exportation of the subject merchandise in Taiwan. Consistent with section 703(d) of the Act, we have not calculated an all-others rate because we have not reached an affirmative preliminarily determination. Preliminary Determination and Suspension of Liquidation We preliminarily determine the countervailable subsidy rates to be: Company Subsidy rate PT Enterprise, Inc. ........... 0.03 percent (de minimis). Quick Advance, Inc. ......... Zero. Because we preliminarily determine that the CVD rates in this investigation are zero or de minimis, we will not direct U.S. Customs and Border Protection to suspend liquidation of entries of subject merchandise. Disclosure and Public Comment We intend to disclose to interested parties the calculations performed in connection with this preliminary determination within five days of public announcement of the preliminary determination. 4 Interested parties may submit case and rebuttal briefs,5 and request a hearing.6 For a schedule of the deadlines for filing case briefs, rebuttal briefs, and hearing requests, see the Preliminary Decision Memorandum. This determination is issued and published pursuant to sections 703(f) and 777(i) of the Act. Dated: October 27, 2014. Paul Piquado, Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Appendix 1 Scope of the Investigation The merchandise covered by this investigation is certain steel nails having a nominal shaft length not exceeding 12 VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:37 Oct 31, 2014 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\03NON1.SGM 03NON1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 65182 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 212 / Monday, November 3, 2014 / Notices 7 The shaft length of certain steel nails with flat heads or parallel shoulders under the head shall be measured from under the head or shoulder to the tip of the point. The shaft length of all other certain steel nails shall be measured overall. 1 See Citric Acid and Certain Citrate Salts From the People’s Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2012– 2013, 79 FR 23322 (April 28, 2014) (Preliminary Results), and accompanying Preliminary Decision Memorandum. 2 See Letter from Petitioners to the Department regarding, ‘‘Citric Acid and Citrate Salts From the People’s Republic of China: Petitioners’ Hearing Request and Request for a Closed Session,’’ dated May 28, 2014. 3 See Letter from Yixing to the Department regarding, ‘‘Hearing Request of Yixing-Union Biochemical Co., Ltd.: Citric Acid and Certain Citrate Salts From the People’s Republic of China,’’ dated May 28, 2014. 4 See Letter from Yixing to the Department regarding, ‘‘Citric Acid and Certain Citrate Salts From the People’s Republic of China (A–570–937)- Case Brief of Yixing-Union Biochemical Co., Ltd.,’’ dated June 4, 2014; see also Letter from Taihe to the Department regarding, ‘‘Citric Acid and Citrate Salts From the People’s Republic of China: Case Brief,’’ dated June 4, 2014; see also Letter from Petitioners to the Department regarding, ‘‘Citric Acid and Certain Citrate Salts From The People’s Republic Of China/Petitioners’ Case Brief,’’ dated June 4, 2014. 5 See Letter from Yixing to the Department regarding, ‘‘Citric Acid and Certain Citrate Salts From the People’s Republic of China (A–570–937)- Rebuttal Brief of Yixing-Union Biochemical Co., Ltd.,’’ dated June 12, 2014; see also Letter from Petitioners to the Department regarding, ‘‘Citric Acid and Certain Citrate Salts From The People’s Republic Of China/Petitioners’ Rebuttal Brief,’’ dated June 12, 2014. 6 See Letter from Taihe to the Department regarding, ‘‘Citric Acid and Citrate Salts From the inches.7 Certain steel nails include, but are not limited to, nails made from round wire and nails that are cut from flat-rolled steel. Certain steel nails may be of one piece construction or constructed of two or more pieces. Certain steel nails may be produced from any type of steel, and may have any type of surface finish, head type, shank, point type and shaft diameter. Finishes include, but are not limited to, coating in vinyl, zinc (galvanized, including but not limited to electroplating or hot dipping one or more times), phosphate, cement, and paint. Certain steel nails may have one or more surface finishes. Head styles include, but are not limited to, flat, projection, cupped, oval, brad, headless, double, countersunk, and sinker. Shank styles include, but are not limited to, smooth, barbed, screw threaded, ring shank and fluted. Screw-threaded nails subject to this proceeding are driven using direct force and not by turning the nail using a tool that engages with the head. Point styles include, but are not limited to, diamond, needle, chisel and blunt or no point. Certain steel nails may be sold in bulk, or they may be collated in any manner using any material. If packaged in combination with one or more non-subject articles, certain steel nails remain subject merchandise if the total number of nails of all types, in aggregate regardless of size, is equal to or greater than 25. Excluded from the scope of this investigation are certain steel nails packaged in combination with one or more non-subject articles, if the total number of nails of all types, in aggregate regardless of size, is less than 25. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are steel nails that meet the specifications of Type I, Style 20 nails as identified in Tables 29 through 33 of ASTM Standard F1667 (2013 revision). Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are nails suitable for use in powder-actuated hand tools, whether or not threaded, which are currently classified under Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States subheadings 7317.00.20.00 and 7317.00.30.00. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are nails having a case hardness greater than or equal to 50 on the Rockwell Hardness C scale (HRC), a carbon content greater than or equal to 0.5 percent, a round head, a secondary reduced-diameter raised head section, a centered shank, and a smooth symmetrical point, suitable for use in gas- actuated hand tools. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are corrugated nails. A corrugated nail is made up of a small strip of corrugated steel with sharp points on one side. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are thumb tacks, which are currently classified under HTSUS 7317.00.10.00. Certain steel nails subject to this investigation are currently classified under HTSUS subheadings 7317.00.55.02, 7317.00.55.03, 7317.00.55.05, 7317.00.55.07, 7317.00.55.08, 7317.00.55.11, 7317.00.55.18, 7317.00.55.19, 7317.00.55.20, 7317.00.55.30, 7317.00.55.40, 7317.00.55.50, 7317.00.55.60, 7317.00.55.70, 7317.00.55.80, 7317.00.55.90, 7317.00.65.30, 7317.00.65.60 and 7317.00.75.00. Certain steel nails subject to this investigation also may be classified under HTSUS subheading 8206.00.00.00. While the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of this investigation is dispositive. Appendix 2 List of Topics Discussed in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum I. Summary II. Background III. Alignment of Final Countervailing Duty Determination with Final Antidumping Duty Determination IV. Scope Comments V. Scope of the Investigation VI. Injury Test VII. Subsidies Valuation VIII. Analysis of Programs IX. United States International Trade Commission (ITC) Notification X. Disclosure and Public Comment XI. Verification XII. Conclusion [FR Doc. 2014–26072 Filed 10–31–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–570–937] Citric Acid and Certain Citrate Salts From the People’s Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2012–2013 AGENCY : Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY : On April 28, 2014, the Department of Commerce (‘‘the Department’’) published its Preliminary Results of the 2012–2013 administrative review of the antidumping duty order on citric acid and certain citrate salts from the People’s Republic of China (PRC).1 The period of review (‘‘POR’’) for the administrative review is May 1, 2012, through April 30, 2013. This POR covers two producers/exporters of subject merchandise: (1) Yixing-Union Biochemical Co., Ltd. (‘‘Yixing’’); and (2) Laiwu Taihe Biochemistry Co., Ltd. (‘‘Taihe’’). We invited interested parties to comment on our Preliminary Results. Based on our analysis of the comments received, we made certain changes to our margin calculations for Taihe. The final dumping margins for this review are listed in the ‘‘Final Results’’ section below. DATES : Effective Date: November 3, 2014. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Krisha Hill or Maisha Cryor, AD/CVD Operations, Office IV, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–4037 or (202) 482– 5831, respectively. Background On April 28, 2014, the Department published its Preliminary Results. On May 28, 2014, Petitioners requested a hearing.2 Additionally, on May 28, 2014, Yixing requested an opportunity to participate should a hearing be requested by Petitioners. 3 Based on these hearing requests, on September 3, 2014, the Department held a closed hearing limited to issues raised in case briefs and rebuttal briefs. We received case briefs from Yixing, Taihe, and, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Cargill, Incorporated, and Tate & Lyle Ingredients Americas, Inc. (collectively, ‘‘Petitioners’’) on June 4, 2014.4 Additionally, on June 12, 2014, we received rebuttal case briefs from Yixing, Taihe, and Petitioners. 5 Taihe resubmitted its rebuttal case brief after redacting certain untimely arguments on June 21, 2014. 6 VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:37 Oct 31, 2014 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\03NON1.SGM 03NON1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── === Determination – CVD – Preliminary - South Korea === 65187Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 212 / Monday, November 3, 2014 / Notices 6 See 19 CFR 351.218(d)(1)(iii). not comply with the revised certification requirements. On April 10, 2013, the Department published Definition of Factual Information and Time Limits for Submission of Factual Information: Final Rule, 78 FR 21246 (April 10, 2013), which modified two regulations related to antidumping and countervailing duty proceedings: The definition of factual information (19 CFR 351.102(b)(21), and the time limits for the submission of factual information (19 CFR 351.301). The final rule identifies five categories of factual information in 19 CFR 351.102(b)(21), which are summarized as follows: (i) Evidence submitted in response to questionnaires; (ii) evidence submitted in support of allegations; (iii) publicly available information to value factors under 19 CFR 351.408(c) or to measure the adequacy of remuneration under 19 CFR 351.511(a)(2); (iv) evidence placed on the record by the Department; and (v) evidence other than factual information described in (i)–(iv). The final rule requires any party, when submitting factual information, to specify under which subsection of 19 CFR 351.102(b)(21) the information is being submitted and, if the information is submitted to rebut, clarify, or correct factual information already on the record, to provide an explanation identifying the information already on the record that the factual information seeks to rebut, clarify, or correct. The final rule also modified 19 CFR 351.301 so that, rather than providing general time limits, there are specific time limits based on the type of factual information being submitted. These modifications are effective for all segments initiated on or after May 10, 2013. Review the final rule, available at http:// enforcement.trade.gov/frn/2013/ 1304frn/2013-08227.txt, prior to submitting factual information in this segment. To the extent that other regulations govern the submission of factual information in a segment (such as 19 CFR 351.218), these time limits will continue to be applied. Revised Extension of Time Limits Regulation On September 20, 2013, the Department modified its regulation at 19 CFR 351.302(c) concerning the extension of time limits for submissions in antidumping and countervailing duty proceedings: Extension of Time Limits, 78 FR 57790 (September 20, 2013). The modification clarifies that parties may request an extension of time limits before a time limit established under part 351 of the Department’s regulations expires, or as otherwise specified by the Secretary. In general, an extension request will be considered untimely if it is filed after the time limit established under part 351 expires. For submissions which are due from multiple parties simultaneously, an extension request will be considered untimely if it is filed after 10:00 a.m. on the due date. Under certain circumstances, the Department may elect to specify a different time limit by which extension requests will be considered untimely for submissions which are due from multiple parties simultaneously. In such a case, the Department will inform parties in the letter or memorandum setting forth the deadline (including a specified time) by which extension requests must be filed to be considered timely. This modification also requires that an extension request must be made in a separate, stand-alone submission, and clarifies the circumstances under which the Department will grant untimely- filed requests for the extension of time limits. These modifications are effective for all segments initiated on or after October 21, 2013. Review the final rule, available at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/ pkg/FR-2013-09-20/html/2013- 22853.htm, prior to submitting factual information in these segments. Letters of Appearance and Administrative Protective Orders Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.103(d), the Department will maintain and make available a public service list for these proceedings. Parties wishing to participate in any of these five-year reviews must file letters of appearance as discussed at 19 CFR 351.103(d)). To facilitate the timely preparation of the public service list, it is requested that those seeking recognition as interested parties to a proceeding submit an entry of appearance within 10 days of the publication of the Notice of Initiation. Because deadlines in Sunset Reviews can be very short, we urge interested parties who want access to proprietary information under administrative protective order (‘‘APO’’) to file an APO application immediately following publication in the Federal Register of this notice of initiation. The Department’s regulations on submission of proprietary information and eligibility to receive access to business proprietary information under APO can be found at 19 CFR 351.304–306. Information Required From Interested Parties Domestic interested parties, as defined in section 771(9)(C), (D), (E), (F), and (G) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.102(b), wishing to participate in a Sunset Review must respond not later than 15 days after the date of publication in the Federal Register of this notice of initiation by filing a notice of intent to participate. The required contents of the notice of intent to participate are set forth at 19 CFR 351.218(d)(1)(ii). In accordance with the Department’s regulations, if we do not receive a notice of intent to participate from at least one domestic interested party by the 15-day deadline, the Department will automatically revoke the order without further review.6 If we receive an order-specific notice of intent to participate from a domestic interested party, the Department’s regulations provide that all parties wishing to participate in a Sunset Review must file complete substantive responses not later than 30 days after the date of publication in the Federal Register of this notice of initiation. The required contents of a substantive response, on an order-specific basis, are set forth at 19 CFR 351.218(d)(3). Note that certain information requirements differ for respondent and domestic parties. Also, note that the Department’s information requirements are distinct from the Commission’s information requirements. Consult the Department’s regulations for information regarding the Department’s conduct of Sunset Reviews. Consult the Department’s regulations at 19 CFR part 351 for definitions of terms and for other general information concerning antidumping and countervailing duty proceedings at the Department. This notice of initiation is being published in accordance with section 751(c) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.218(c). Dated: October 23, 2014. Christian Marsh, Deputy Assistant Secretary, for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations. [FR Doc. 2014–26087 Filed 10–31–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [C–580–875] Certain Steel Nails From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Negative Countervailing Duty Determination and Alignment of Final Countervailing Duty Determination With Final Antidumping Duty Determination AGENCY : Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY : The Department of Commerce (the Department) preliminarily VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:37 Oct 31, 2014 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\03NON1.SGM 03NON1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 65188 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 212 / Monday, November 3, 2014 / Notices 1 See Certain Steel Nails From India, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, the Sultanate of Oman, Taiwan, the Republic of Turkey, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, 79 FR 36014 (June 25, 2014). 2 See Certain Steel Nails From India, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, the Sultanate of Oman, Taiwan, the Republic of Turkey, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Initiation of Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigations, 79 FR 36019 (June 25, 2014). 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 Certain Steel Nails from the Republic of Korea,’’ dated concurrently with this notice (Preliminary Decision Memorandum). 4 For a discussion of these entities’ cross- ownership, see the Preliminary Decision Memorandum at 8. 5 See 19 CFR 351.224(b). 6 See 19 CFR 351.309(c) and (d). 7 See 19 CFR 351.510. 8 The shaft length of certain steel nails with flat heads or parallel shoulders under the head shall be measured from under the head or shoulder to the tip of the point. The shaft length of all other certain steel nails shall be measured overall. determines that de minimis countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of certain steel nails (nails) from the Republic of Korea (Korea). The period of investigation is January 1, 2013, through December 31, 2013. Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary determination. DATES : Effective Date: November 3, 2014. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dana Mermelstein or Erin Kearney, 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) 482–1391 and (202) 482–0167, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : On June 25, 2014, the Department initiated this countervailing duty (CVD) investigation.1 On the same day, the Department also initiated an antidumping duty (AD) investigation of nails from Korea and several other countries. 2 On August 7, in response to a request from the Petitioner, Mid- Continent Steel & Wire, Inc., the Department postponed the preliminary determinations in the CVD investigations. Alignment of Final Countervailing Duty (CVD) Determination With Final Antidumping Duty (AD) Determination In accordance with section 705(a)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), and 19 CFR 351.210(b)(4), and based on Petitioner’s request, we are aligning the final CVD determination in this investigation with the final AD determination of nails from Korea. Consequently, the final CVD determination will be issued on the same date as the final AD determination, which is currently scheduled to be issued no later than March 2, 2015, unless postponed. Scope of the Investigation The products covered by this investigation are certain steel nails. For a complete description of the scope of the investigation, see Appendix 1 to this notice. Methodology The Department is conducting this CVD investigation in accordance with section 701 of 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. In accordance with section 703(d)(1)(A)(i) of the Act, we calculated a CVD rate for the individually investigated producers/exporters of the subject merchandise. Preliminary Determination We preliminarily determine the countervailable subsidy rates to be: Company Subsidy rate Daejin Steel Company ..... 0.15 percent (de minimis). Jinheung Steel Corpora- tion. 0.18 percent (de minimis). Duo-Fast Korea Co., Ltd. Jinsco International Cor- poration 4 Consistent with section 703(d) of the Act, the Department did not calculate an all-others rate because it did not reach an affirmative preliminarily determination. Because we have preliminarily determined that the CVD rates in this investigation are de minimis, we will not direct U.S. Customs and Border Protection to suspend liquidation of entries of subject merchandise from Korea. 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.5 Interested parties may submit case and rebuttal briefs 6 and request a hearing.7 For a schedule of the deadlines for filing case briefs, rebuttal briefs, and hearing requests, see the Preliminary Decision Memorandum. This determination is issued and published pursuant to sections 703(f) and 777(i) of the Act. Dated: October 27, 2014. Paul Piquado, Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Appendix 1—Scope of the Investigation The merchandise covered by this investigation is certain steel nails having a nominal shaft length not exceeding 12 inches.8 Certain steel nails include, but are not limited to, nails made from round wire and nails that are cut from flat-rolled steel. Certain steel nails may be of one piece construction or constructed of two or more pieces. Certain steel nails may be produced from any type of steel, and may have any type of surface finish, head type, shank, point type and shaft diameter. Finishes include, but are not limited to, coating in vinyl, zinc (galvanized, including but not limited to electroplating or hot dipping one or more times), phosphate, cement, and paint. Certain steel nails may have one or more surface finishes. Head styles include, but are not limited to, flat, projection, cupped, oval, brad, headless, double, countersunk, and sinker. Shank styles include, but are not limited to, smooth, barbed, screw threaded, ring shank and fluted. Screw-threaded nails subject to this proceeding are driven using direct force and not by turning the nail using a tool that engages with the head. Point styles include, but are not limited to, diamond, needle, chisel and blunt or no point. Certain steel nails may be sold in bulk, or they may be collated in any manner using any material. If packaged in combination with one or more non-subject articles, certain steel nails remain subject merchandise if the total number of nails of all types, in aggregate regardless of size, is equal to or greater than 25. Excluded from the scope of this investigation are certain steel nails packaged in combination with one or more non-subject articles, if the total number of nails of all VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:37 Oct 31, 2014 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\03NON1.SGM 03NON1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 65189Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 212 / Monday, November 3, 2014 / Notices types, in aggregate regardless of size, is less than 25. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are steel nails that meet the specifications of Type I, Style 20 nails as identified in Tables 29 through 33 of ASTM Standard F1667 (2013 revision). Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are nails suitable for use in powder-actuated hand tools, whether or not threaded, which are currently classified under Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (‘‘HTSUS’’) subheadings 7317.00.20.00 and 7317.00.30.00. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are nails having a case hardness greater than or equal to 50 on the Rockwell Hardness C scale (‘‘HRC’’), a carbon content greater than or equal to 0.5 percent, a round head, a secondary reduced-diameter raised head section, a centered shank, and a smooth symmetrical point, suitable for use in gas- actuated hand tools. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are corrugated nails. A corrugated nail is made up of a small strip of corrugated steel with sharp points on one side. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are thumb tacks, which are currently classified under HTSUS 7317.00.10.00. Certain steel nails subject to these investigations are currently classified under HTSUS subheadings 7317.00.55.02, 7317.00.55.03, 7317.00.55.05, 7317.00.55.07, 7317.00.55.08, 7317.00.55.11, 7317.00.55.18, 7317.00.55.19, 7317.00.55.20, 7317.00.55.30, 7317.00.55.40, 7317.00.55.50, 7317.00.55.60, 7317.00.55.70, 7317.00.55.80, 7317.00.55.90, 7317.00.65.30, 7317.00.65.60 and 7317.00.75.00. Certain steel nails subject to these investigations also may be classified under HTSUS subheading 8206.00.00.00. While the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of these investigations is dispositive. Appendix 2—List of Topics Discussed in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum I. Summary II. Background III. Alignment IV. Scope Comments V. Scope of the Investigation VI. Injury Test VII. Subsidies Valuation VIII. Analysis of Programs IX. Calculation of the All Others Rate X. ITC Notification XI. Disclosure and Public Comment XII. Verification XIII. Recommendation [FR Doc. 2014–26070 Filed 10–31–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Order, Finding, or Suspended Investigation; Advance Notification of Sunset Reviews AGENCY : Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. Background Every five years, pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (‘‘the Act’’), the Department of Commerce (‘‘the Department’’) and the International Trade Commission automatically initiate and conduct a review to determine whether revocation of a countervailing or antidumping duty order or termination of an investigation suspended under section 704 or 734 of the Act would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping or a countervailable subsidy (as the case may be) and of material injury. Upcoming Sunset Reviews for December 2014 The following Sunset Reviews are scheduled for initiation in December 2014 and will appear in that month’s Notice of Initiation of Five-Year Sunset Review (‘‘Sunset Review’’). With respect to the orders on Oil Country Tubular Goods, we have advanced the initiation date of certain Sunset Reviews upon determining that initiation of the Sunset Reviews for all of the Oil Country Tubular Goods orders on the same date would promote administrative efficiency. Department contact Antidumping Duty Proceedings Oil Country Tubular Goods from the People’s Republic of China (A–570–945) (1st Review) .................. David Goldberger (202) 482–4136. Countervailing Duty Proceedings Oil Country Tubular Goods from the People’s Republic of China (C–570–944) (1st Review) .................. Jacqueline Arrowsmith (202) 482–5255. Suspended Investigations No Sunset Review of suspended investigations is scheduled for initiation in December 2014. The Department’s procedures for the conduct of Sunset Reviews are set forth in 19 CFR 351.218. The Notice of Initiation of Five-Year (‘‘Sunset’’) Reviews provides further information regarding what is required of all parties to participate in Sunset Reviews. Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.103(c), the Department will maintain and make available a service list for these proceedings. To facilitate the timely preparation of the service list(s), it is requested that those seeking recognition as interested parties to a proceeding contact the Department in writing within 10 days of the publication of the Notice of Initiation. Please note that if the Department receives a Notice of Intent to Participate from a member of the domestic industry within 15 days of the date of initiation, the review will continue. Thereafter, any interested party wishing to participate in the Sunset Review must provide substantive comments in response to the notice of initiation no later than 30 days after the date of initiation. This notice is not required by statute but is published as a service to the international trading community. Dated: October 17, 2014. Christian Marsh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations. [FR Doc. 2014–26078 Filed 10–31–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–201–845] Sugar From Mexico: 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 (the Department) preliminarily determines that sugar from Mexico is being, or is likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV), as provided in section 733(b) of VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:26 Oct 31, 2014 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\03NON1.SGM 03NON1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── === Determination – CVD – Preliminary - Oman === 65178 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 212 / Monday, November 3, 2014 / Notices 4 See Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Proceedings: Electronic Filing Procedures; Administrative Protective Order Procedures, 76 FR 39263 (July 6, 2011). 1 See Certain Steel Nails From India, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, the Sultanate of Oman, Taiwan, the Republic of Turkey, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, 79 FR 36014 (June 25, 2014). 2 See Certain Steel Nails From the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, the Sultanate of Oman, Taiwan, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Initiation of Antidumping Duty Investigations, 79 FR 36019 (June 25, 2014). 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 Certain Steel Nails from Oman,’’ dated concurrently with, and hereby adopted by, this notice (Preliminary Decision Memorandum). For a list of topics discussed in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum, see Appendix 2 to this notice. (although the rate for the individual exporter may change as a function of the finding that the exporter is part of the NME entity). Following initiation of an antidumping administrative review when there is no review requested of the NME entity, the Department will instruct CBP to liquidate entries for all exporters not named in the initiation notice, including those that were suspended at the NME entity rate. All requests must be filed electronically in Enforcement and Compliance’s Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (‘‘IA ACCESS’’) on the IA ACCESS Web site at http://iaaccess.trade.gov.4 Further, in accordance with 19 CFR 351.303(f)(l)(i), a copy of each request must be served on the petitioner and each exporter or producer specified in the request. The Department will publish in the Federal Register a notice of ‘‘Initiation of Administrative Review of Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Order, Finding, or Suspended Investigation’’ for requests received by the last day of November 2014. If the Department does not receive, by the last day of November 2014, a request for review of entries covered by an order, finding, or suspended investigation listed in this notice and for the period identified above, the Department will instruct CBP to assess antidumping or countervailing duties on those entries at a rate equal to the cash deposit of (or bond for) estimated antidumping or countervailing duties required on those entries at the time of entry, or withdrawal from warehouse, for consumption and to continue to collect the cash deposit previously ordered. For the first administrative review of any order, there will be no assessment of antidumping or countervailing duties on entries of subject merchandise entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption during the relevant provisional-measures ‘‘gap’’ period of the order, if such a gap period is applicable to the period of review. This notice is not required by statute but is published as a service to the international trading community. Dated: October 14, 2014. Christian Marsh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations. [FR Doc. 2014–26089 Filed 10–31–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [C–523–809] Certain Steel Nails From the Sultanate of Oman: Preliminary Negative Countervailing Duty Determination and Alignment of Final Countervailing Duty Determination With Final Antidumping Duty Determination AGENCY : Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY : The Department of Commerce (the Department) preliminarily determines that de minimis countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers/exporters of certain steel nails (nails) from the Sultanate of Oman (Oman). The period of investigation is January 1, 2013, through December 31, 2013. Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary determination. DATES : Effective Date: November 3, 2014. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dana Mermelstein or Trisha Tran, 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) 482–1391 and (202) 482–4852, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : On June 25, 2014, the Department initiated this countervailing duty (CVD) investigation.1 On the same day, the Department also initiated an antidumping duty (AD) investigation of nails from Oman. 2 On August 7, in response to a request from the Petitioner, Mid-Continent Steel & Wire, Inc., the Department postponed the preliminary determinations in the CVD investigations. Alignment of Final Countervailing Duty (CVD) Determination With Final Antidumping Duty (AD) Determination In accordance with section 705(a)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act) and 19 CFR 351.210(b)(4), and based on Petitioner’s request, we are aligning the final CVD determination in this investigation with the final determination in the companion AD investigation of nails from Oman. Consequently, the final CVD determination will be issued on the same date as the final AD determination, which is currently scheduled to be issued no later than March 2, 2015, unless postponed. Scope of the Investigation The products covered by this investigation are certain steel nails. For a complete description of the scope of the investigation, see Appendix 1 to this notice. Methodology The Department is conducting this CVD investigation in accordance with section 701 of 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. In accordance with section 703(d)(1)(A)(i) of the Act, we calculated a CVD rate for Oman Fasteners LLC, the only individually investigated producer/exporter of the subject merchandise. Preliminary Determination We preliminarily determine the countervailable subsidy rates to be: Company Subsidy rate Oman Fasteners LLC ...... 0.25 percent (de minimis).4 VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:37 Oct 31, 2014 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\03NON1.SGM 03NON1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 65179Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 212 / Monday, November 3, 2014 / Notices 4 In accordance with 703(b)(4) of the Act, we are disregarding de minimis subsidies for the purposes of this preliminary determination. 5 See 19 CFR 351.224(b). 6 See 19 CFR 351.309(c) and (d). 7 See 19 CFR 351.510. 8 The shaft length of certain steel nails with flat heads or parallel shoulders under the head shall be measured from under the head or shoulder to the tip of the point. The shaft length of all other certain steel nails shall be measured overall. 1 See Certain Steel Nails From India, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, the Sultanate of Oman, Taiwan, the Republic of Turkey, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, 79 FR 36014 (June 25, 2014). 2 See Certain Steel Nails From the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, the Sultanate of Oman, Taiwan, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Initiation of Antidumping Duty Investigations, 79 FR 36019 (June 25, 2014). Consistent with section 703(d) of the Act, the Department has not calculated an all-others rate because it has not reached an affirmative preliminarily determination. Because the estimated subsidy rate for the examined company is de minimis, we will not direct U.S. Customs and Border Protection to suspend liquidation of entries of subject merchandise from Oman. 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.5 Interested parties may submit case and rebuttal briefs, 6 and request a hearing.7 For a schedule of the deadlines for filing case briefs, rebuttal briefs, and hearing requests, see the Preliminary Decision Memorandum. This determination is issued and published pursuant to sections 703(f) and 777(i) of the Act. Dated: October 27, 2014. Paul Piquado, Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Appendix 1 Scope of the Investigation The merchandise covered by this investigation is certain steel nails having a nominal shaft length not exceeding 12 inches.8 Certain steel nails include, but are not limited to, nails made from round wire and nails that are cut from flat-rolled steel. Certain steel nails may be of one piece construction or constructed of two or more pieces. Certain steel nails may be produced from any type of steel, and may have any type of surface finish, head type, shank, point type and shaft diameter. Finishes include, but are not limited to, coating in vinyl, zinc (galvanized, including but not limited to electroplating or hot dipping one or more times), phosphate, cement, and paint. Certain steel nails may have one or more surface finishes. Head styles include, but are not limited to, flat, projection, cupped, oval, brad, headless, double, countersunk, and sinker. Shank styles include, but are not limited to, smooth, barbed, screw threaded, ring shank and fluted. Screw-threaded nails subject to this proceeding are driven using direct force and not by turning the nail using a tool that engages with the head. Point styles include, but are not limited to, diamond, needle, chisel and blunt or no point. Certain steel nails may be sold in bulk, or they may be collated in any manner using any material. If packaged in combination with one or more non-subject articles, certain steel nails remain subject merchandise if the total number of nails of all types, in aggregate regardless of size, is equal to or greater than 25. Excluded from the scope of this investigation are certain steel nails packaged in combination with one or more non-subject articles, if the total number of nails of all types, in aggregate regardless of size, is less than 25. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are steel nails that meet the specifications of Type I, Style 20 nails as identified in Tables 29 through 33 of ASTM Standard F1667 (2013 revision). Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are nails suitable for use in powder-actuated hand tools, whether or not threaded, which are currently classified under Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (‘‘HTSUS’’) subheadings 7317.00.20.00 and 7317.00.30.00. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are nails having a case hardness greater than or equal to 50 on the Rockwell Hardness C scale (‘‘HRC’’), a carbon content greater than or equal to 0.5 percent, a round head, a secondary reduced-diameter raised head section, a centered shank, and a smooth symmetrical point, suitable for use in gas- actuated hand tools. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are corrugated nails. A corrugated nail is made up of a small strip of corrugated steel with sharp points on one side. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are thumb tacks, which are currently classified under HTSUS 7317.00.10.00. Certain steel nails subject to this investigation are currently classified under HTSUS subheadings 7317.00.55.02, 7317.00.55.03, 7317.00.55.05, 7317.00.55.07, 7317.00.55.08, 7317.00.55.11, 7317.00.55.18, 7317.00.55.19, 7317.00.55.20, 7317.00.55.30, 7317.00.55.40, 7317.00.55.50, 7317.00.55.60, 7317.00.55.70, 7317.00.55.80, 7317.00.55.90, 7317.00.65.30, 7317.00.65.60 and 7317.00.75.00. Certain steel nails subject to this investigation also may be classified under HTSUS subheading 8206.00.00.00. While the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of this investigation is dispositive. Appendix 2 List of Topics Discussed in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum I. Summary II. Background III. Alignment IV. Scope Comments V. Scope of the Investigation VI. Injury Test VII. Subsidies Valuation VIII. Analysis of Programs IX. Calculation of the All Others Rate X. United States International Trade Commission (ITC) Notification XI. Disclosure and Public Comment XII. Verification XIII. Recommendation [FR Doc. 2014–26071 Filed 10–31–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [C–557–817] Certain Steel Nails From Malaysia: Preliminary Negative Countervailing Duty Determination and Alignment of Final Countervailing Duty Determination With Final Antidumping Duty Determination AGENCY : Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY : The Department of Commerce (the Department) preliminarily determines that de minimis countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of certain steel nails (nails) from Malaysia. The period of investigation is January 1, 2013, through December 31, 2013. Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary determination. DATES : Effective Date: November 3, 2014. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Yasmin Nair and Ilissa Shefferman, 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) 482–3813 and (202) 482–4684, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : On June 25, 2014, the Department initiated this countervailing duty (CVD) investigation.1 On the same day, the Department also initiated an antidumping duty (AD) investigation of nails from Malaysia. 2 On August 7, in response to a request from the Petitioner, Mid-Continent Steel & Wire, Inc., the Department postponed the preliminary determinations in the CVD investigations. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:26 Oct 31, 2014 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\03NON1.SGM 03NON1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── === Determination – CVD – Preliminary - Vietnam === 65184 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 212 / Monday, November 3, 2014 / Notices 1 See Certain Steel Nails From India, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, the Sultanate of Oman, Taiwan, the Republic of Turkey, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, 79 FR 36014 (June 25, 2014). 2 See Certain Steel Nails From India, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, the Sultanate of Oman, Taiwan, the Republic of Turkey, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Initiation of Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigations, 79 FR 36019 (June 25, 2014). 3 See Memorandum from Christian Marsh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations, to Paul Piquado, PRC exporters that received a separate rate in a prior segment of this proceeding, the cash deposit rate will continue to be the existing exporter- specific rate; (3) for all PRC exporters of subject merchandise that have not been found to be entitled a separate rate, the cash deposit rate will be the rate of the PRC-wide entity established in the final determination of the less than fair value investigation (i.e., 156.87 percent); and (4) for all non-PRC exporters of subject merchandise which have not received their own rate, the cash deposit rate will be the rate applicable to the PRC exporter that supplied that non-PRC exporter. These deposit requirements, when imposed, shall remain in effect until further notice. Disclosure We intend to disclose the calculations performed regarding these final results within five days of the date of publication of this notice in this proceeding in accordance with 19 CFR 351.224(b). Notification to Importers Regarding the 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 has occurred and that subsequent assessment of doubled antidumping duties. Administrative Protective Order (‘‘APO’’) This notice also serves as a reminder to parties subject to 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 this administrative review and notice in accordance with sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i) of the Act. Dated: October 27, 2014. Paul Piquado, Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Appendix—Issues and Decision Memorandum Summary Background Scope of the Order Discussion of the Issues Issues Comment 1: Differential Pricing Comment 1.A: Consideration of an Alternative Comparison Method in an Administrative Review Comment 1.B: Withdrawal of the Regulatory Provisions Governing Targeted Dumping in Less-Than-Fair- Value Investigations Comment 1.C: Denial of Offsets for Non- Dumped Sales When Using the Alternative Average-to-Transaction Comparison Methodology Comment 1.D: Differential Pricing Analysis: Taihe Comment 1.E: Differential Pricing Analysis: Yixing Comment 2: Surrogate Value for Packing Material Comment 3: Surrogate Value for International Freight Comment 4: Surrogate Value for Brokerage and Handling Comment 5: Whether the Department Should Deny the Corn Feed By-Product Offset Claimed by Taihe Comment 6: Whether the Department Should Apply Adverse Facts Available to Yixing Comment 7: Whether to Grant Yixing a By-Product Offset Recommendation [FR Doc. 2014–26074 Filed 10–31–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [C–552–819] Certain Steel Nails From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination and Alignment of Final Countervailing Duty Determination With Final Antidumping Duty Determination AGENCY : Enforcement and Compliance, 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 certain steel nails (nails) from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Vietnam). The period of investigation is January 1, 2013, through December 31, 2013. Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary determination. DATES : Effective Date: November 3, 2014. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sergio Balbontin or Thomas Schauer, 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) 482–6478 and (202) 482–0410, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : On June 25, 2014, the Department initiated this countervailing duty (CVD) investigation.1 On the same day, the Department also initiated an antidumping duty (AD) investigation of nails from Vietnam. 2 On August 7, in response to a request from the Petitioner, Mid Continent Steel & Wire, Inc., the Department postponed the preliminary determinations in the CVD investigations. Alignment of Final Countervailing Duty Determination With Final Antidumping Duty Determination In accordance with section 705(a)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), and 19 CFR 351.210(b)(4), and based on Petitioner’s request, we are aligning the final CVD determination in this investigation with the final determination in the companion AD investigation of nails from Vietnam. Consequently, the final CVD determination will be issued on the same date as the final AD determination, which is currently scheduled to be issued no later than March 2, 2015, unless postponed. Scope of the Investigation The products covered by this investigation are certain steel nails. For a complete description of the scope of the investigation, see Appendix 1 to this notice. Methodology The Department is conducting this CVD investigation in accordance with section 701 of the Act. For a full description of the methodology underlying our preliminary conclusions, see the Preliminary Decision Memorandum.3 The Preliminary VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:37 Oct 31, 2014 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\03NON1.SGM 03NON1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 65185Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 212 / Monday, November 3, 2014 / Notices Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance, regarding ‘‘Decision Memorandum for the Preliminary Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigation of Certain Steel Nails from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam,’’ dated concurrently with this notice (Preliminary Decision Memorandum). 4 See 19 CFR 351.224(b). 5 See 19 CFR 351.309(c) and (d). 6 See 19 CFR 351.510. 7 The shaft length of certain steel nails with flat heads or parallel shoulders under the head shall be measured from under the head or shoulder to the tip of the point. The shaft length of all other certain steel nails shall be measured overall. 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. In accordance with section 703(d)(1)(A)(i) of the Act, we calculated a CVD rate for each individually investigated producer/exporter of the subject merchandise. Preliminary Determination and Suspension of Liquidation We preliminarily determine the countervailable subsidy rates to be: Company Subsidy rate Region Industries Co., Ltd 8.35 percent. United Nail Products Co., Ltd. 0.17 percent (de minimis). All Others ......................... 8.35 percent. In accordance with sections 703(d)(1)(B) and (2) of the Act, we are directing U.S. Customs and Border Protection to suspend liquidation of all entries of nails from Vietnam 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. For United Nail Products Co., Ltd., we are not ordering suspension of liquidation or the collection the cash deposits, because its countervailing duty rate is de minimis. In accordance with sections 703(d) and 705(c)(5)(A) of the Act, for companies not investigated, we apply an ‘‘all-others’’ rate, which is normally calculated by weighting the subsidy rates of the individual companies selected as respondents by those companies’ exports of the subject merchandise to the United States. The ‘‘all-others’’ rate does not include zero and de minimis rates or any rates based solely on the facts available. In this investigation, because we have only one rate that we can use to calculate the ‘‘all-others’’ rate (i.e., the rate for Region Industries Co., Ltd.), we have assigned that rate to ‘‘all-others.’’ 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.4 Interested parties may submit case and rebuttal briefs, 5 and request a hearing.6 For a schedule of the deadlines for filing case briefs, rebuttal briefs, and hearing requests, see the Preliminary Decision Memorandum. This determination is issued and published pursuant to sections 703(f) and 777(i) of the Act. Dated: October 27, 2014. Paul Piquado, Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Appendix 1 Scope of the Investigation The merchandise covered by this investigation is certain steel nails having a nominal shaft length not exceeding 12 inches.7 Certain steel nails include, but are not limited to, nails made from round wire and nails that are cut from flat-rolled steel. Certain steel nails may be of one piece construction or constructed of two or more pieces. Certain steel nails may be produced from any type of steel, and may have any type of surface finish, head type, shank, point type and shaft diameter. Finishes include, but are not limited to, coating in vinyl, zinc (galvanized, including but not limited to electroplating or hot dipping one or more times), phosphate, cement, and paint. Certain steel nails may have one or more surface finishes. Head styles include, but are not limited to, flat, projection, cupped, oval, brad, headless, double, countersunk, and sinker. Shank styles include, but are not limited to, smooth, barbed, screw threaded, ring shank and fluted. Screw-threaded nails subject to this proceeding are driven using direct force and not by turning the nail using a tool that engages with the head. Point styles include, but are not limited to, diamond, needle, chisel and blunt or no point. Certain steel nails may be sold in bulk, or they may be collated in any manner using any material. If packaged in combination with one or more non-subject articles, certain steel nails remain subject merchandise if the total number of nails of all types, in aggregate regardless of size, is equal to or greater than 25. Excluded from the scope of this investigation are certain steel nails packaged in combination with one or more non-subject articles, if the total number of nails of all types, in aggregate regardless of size, is less than 25. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are steel nails that meet the specifications of Type I, Style 20 nails as identified in Tables 29 through 33 of ASTM Standard F1667 (2013 revision). Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are nails suitable for use in powder-actuated hand tools, whether or not threaded, which are currently classified under Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheadings 7317.00.20.00 and 7317.00.30.00. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are nails having a case hardness greater than or equal to 50 on the Rockwell Hardness C scale (HRC), a carbon content greater than or equal to 0.5 percent, a round head, a secondary reduced-diameter raised head section, a centered shank, and a smooth symmetrical point, suitable for use in gas- actuated hand tools. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are corrugated nails. A corrugated nail is made up of a small strip of corrugated steel with sharp points on one side. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are thumb tacks, which are currently classified under HTSUS 7317.00.10.00. Certain steel nails subject to this investigation are currently classified under HTSUS subheadings 7317.00.55.02, 7317.00.55.03, 7317.00.55.05, 7317.00.55.07, 7317.00.55.08, 7317.00.55.11, 7317.00.55.18, 7317.00.55.19, 7317.00.55.20, 7317.00.55.30, 7317.00.55.40, 7317.00.55.50, 7317.00.55.60, 7317.00.55.70, 7317.00.55.80, 7317.00.55.90, 7317.00.65.30, 7317.00.65.60 and 7317.00.75.00. Certain steel nails subject to this investigation also may be classified under HTSUS subheading 8206.00.00.00. While the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of this investigation is dispositive. Appendix 2 List of Topics Discussed in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum I. Summary II. Background III. Alignment of Final Countervailing Duty Determination With Final Antidumping Duty Determination IV. Scope Comments V. Scope of the Investigation VI. Injury Test VII. Application of Countervailing Duty Law to Imports From Vietnam VIII. Subsidies Valuation IX. Analysis of Programs X. United States International Trade Commission (ITC) Notification XI. Disclosure and Public Comment XII. Verification VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:37 Oct 31, 2014 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\03NON1.SGM 03NON1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 65186 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 212 / Monday, November 3, 2014 / Notices 3 See also Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Proceedings: Electronic Filing Procedures; Administrative Protective Order Procedures, 76 FR 39263 (July 6, 2011). 4 See section 782(b) of the Act. 5 See Certification of Factual Information To Import Administration During Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Proceedings, 78 FR 42678 (July 17, 2013) (‘‘Final Rule’’) (amending 19 CFR 351.303(g)). XIII. Conclusion [FR Doc. 2014–26076 Filed 10–31–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration Initiation of Five-Year (‘‘Sunset’’) Review AGENCY : Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY : In accordance with section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (‘‘the Act’’), the Department of Commerce (‘‘the Department’’) is automatically initiating the five-year review (‘‘Sunset Review’’) of the antidumping and countervailing duty (‘‘AD/CVD’’) orders listed below. The International Trade Commission (‘‘the Commission’’) is publishing concurrently with this notice its notice of Institution of Five-Year Review which covers the same orders. DATES : Effective Date: (November 1, 2014). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Department official identified in the Initiation of Review section below at AD/CVD Operations, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230. For information from the Commission contact Mary Messer, Office of Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission at (202) 205–3193. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Background The Department’s procedures for the conduct of Sunset Reviews are set forth in its Procedures for Conducting Five- Year (‘‘Sunset’’) Reviews of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders, 63 FR 13516 (March 20, 1998) and 70 FR 62061 (October 28, 2005). Guidance on methodological or analytical issues relevant to the Department’s conduct of Sunset Reviews is set forth in Antidumping Proceedings: Calculation of the Weighted-Average Dumping Margin and Assessment Rate in Certain Antidumping Duty Proceedings; Final Modification, 77 FR 8101 (February 14, 2012). Initiation of Review In accordance with 19 CFR 351.218(c), we are initiating Sunset Reviews of the following antidumping and countervailing duty orders: DOC case No. ITC case No. Country Product Department contact A–351–837 ....... 731–TA–1024 Brazil ..................... Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand (2nd Review). David Goldberger (202) 482–4136. A–570–900 ....... 731–TA–1092 PRC 1 2 .................. Diamond Sawblades and Parts Thereof (1st Review). David Goldberger (202) 482–4136. A–570–887 ....... 731–TA–1046 PRC ...................... Tetrahydrofurfuryl Alcohol (2nd Review) .. David Goldberger (202) 482–4136. A–533–848 ....... 731–TA–1155 India ...................... Commodity Matchbooks (1st Review) ...... David Goldberger (202) 482–4136. C–533–849 ....... 701–TA–459 India ...................... Commodity Matchbooks (1st Review) ...... Jacqueline Arrowsmith (202) 482–5255. A–533–828 ....... 731–TA–1025 India ...................... Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand (2nd Review). David Goldberger (202) 482–4136. C–533–829 ....... 701–TA–432 India ...................... Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand (2nd Review). David Goldberger (202) 482–4136. A–588–068 ....... AA1921–188 Japan .................... Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand (4th Review). David Goldberger (202) 482–4136. A–201–831 ....... 731–TA–1027 Mexico ................... Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand (2nd Review). David Goldberger (202) 482–4136. A–580–852 ....... 731–TA–1026 Republic of Korea Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand (2nd Review). David Goldberger (202) 482–4136. A–549–820 ....... 731–TA–1028 Thailand ................ Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand (2nd Review). David Goldberger (202) 482–4136. 1 Pursuant to court order in Diamond Sawblades Manufacturers Coalition v. United States, 2014 Ct. Intl. Trade LEXIS 112 (Ct. Int’l Trade Sep. 23, 2014), we are initiating the sunset review for diamond sawblades and parts thereof from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) effective No- vember 4, 2014. 2 For Diamond Sawblades and Parts Thereof From the People’s Republic of China: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With Final Re- sults of Sunset Review, Notice of Rescission of Sunset Review, and Advance Notification of New Sunset Review, 79 FR 63080 (October 22, 2014), the case number is A–570–900. We inadvertently omitted the case number in this notice. Filing Information As a courtesy, we are making information related to sunset proceedings, including copies of the pertinent statute and Department’s regulations, the Department’s schedule for Sunset Reviews, a listing of past revocations and continuations, and current service lists, available to the public on the Department’s Web site at the following address: ‘‘http:// enforcement.trade.gov/sunset/.’’ All submissions in these Sunset Reviews must be filed in accordance with the Department’s regulations regarding format, translation, and service of documents. These rules, including electronic filing requirements via Enforcement and Compliance’s Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (‘‘IA ACCESS’’), can be found at 19 CFR 351.303.3 Revised Factual Information Requirements This notice serves as a reminder that any party submitting factual information in an AD/CVD proceeding must certify to the accuracy and completeness of that information. 4 Parties are hereby reminded that revised certification requirements are in effect for company/ government officials as well as their representatives in all AD/CVD investigations or proceedings initiated on or after August 16, 2013.5 The formats for the revised certifications are provided at the end of the Final Rule. The Department intends to reject factual submissions if the submitting party does VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:37 Oct 31, 2014 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\03NON1.SGM 03NON1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── === Determination – AD – Final - Taiwan === 28959Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 97 / Wednesday, May 20, 2015 / Notices 4 See Preliminary Determination, 79 FR at 65179. 5 The shaft length of certain steel nails with flat heads or parallel shoulders under the head shall be measured from under the head or shoulder to the tip of the point. The shaft length of all other certain steel nails shall be measured overall. examined company is de minimis, we determine that countervailable subsidies are not being provided to producers or exporters of nails in Oman. We have not calculated an all-others rate pursuant to sections 705(c)(1)(B) and (c)(5) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act) because we have not reached an affirmative final determination. Because our final determination is negative, this proceeding is terminated in accordance with section 705(c)(2) of the Act. In the Preliminary Determination, the total net countervailable subsidy rate for the individually examined respondent was de minimis and, therefore, we did not suspend liquidation of entries of nails from Oman.4 Because the estimated subsidy rate for the examined company is de minimis in this final determination, we are not directing U.S. Customs and Border Protection to suspend liquidation of entries of nails from the Sultanate of Oman. United States International Trade Commission (USITC) Notification In accordance with section 705(d) of the Act, we will notify the USITC of our final determination. Because our final determination is negative, this investigation is terminated. Return or Destruction of Proprietary Information This notice serves as the only reminder to parties subject to an administrative protective order (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 the 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 violation that is subject to sanction. This determination is issued and published pursuant to sections 705(d) and 777(i) of the Act. Dated: May 13, 2015. Christian Marsh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations. Appendix I—Scope of the Investigation The merchandise covered by this investigation is certain steel nails having a nominal shaft length not exceeding 12 inches.5 Certain steel nails include, but are not limited to, nails made from round wire and nails that are cut from flat-rolled steel. Certain steel nails may be of one piece construction or constructed of two or more pieces. Certain steel nails may be produced from any type of steel, and may have any type of surface finish, head type, shank, point type and shaft diameter. Finishes include, but are not limited to, coating in vinyl, zinc (galvanized, including but not limited to electroplating or hot dipping one or more times), phosphate, cement, and paint. Certain steel nails may have one or more surface finishes. Head styles include, but are not limited to, flat, projection, cupped, oval, brad, headless, double, countersunk, and sinker. Shank styles include, but are not limited to, smooth, barbed, screw threaded, ring shank and fluted. Screw-threaded nails subject to this proceeding are driven using direct force and not by turning the nail using a tool that engages with the head. Point styles include, but are not limited to, diamond, needle, chisel and blunt or no point. Certain steel nails may be sold in bulk, or they may be collated in any manner using any material. Excluded from the scope of this investigation are certain steel nails packaged in combination with one or more non-subject articles, if the total number of nails of all types, in aggregate regardless of size, is less than 25. If packaged in combination with one or more non-subject articles, certain steel nails remain subject merchandise if the total number of nails of all types, in aggregate regardless of size, is equal to or greater than 25, unless otherwise excluded based on the other exclusions below. Also excluded from the scope are certain steel nails with a nominal shaft length of one inch or less that are (a) a component of an unassembled article, (b) the total number of nails is sixty (60) or less, and (c) the imported unassembled article falls into one of the following eight groupings: (1) Builders’ joinery and carpentry of wood that are classifiable as windows, French-windows and their frames; (2) builders’ joinery and carpentry of wood that are classifiable as doors and their frames and thresholds; (3) swivel seats with variable height adjustment; (4) seats that are convertible into beds (with the exception of those classifiable as garden seats or camping equipment); (5) seats of cane, osier, bamboo or similar materials; (6) other seats with wooden frames (with the exception of seats of a kind used for aircraft or motor vehicles); (7) furniture (other than seats) of wood (with the exception of (i) medical, surgical, dental or veterinary furniture; and ii) barbers’ chairs and similar chairs, having rotating as well as both reclining and elevating movements); or (8) furniture (other than seats) of materials other than wood, metal, or plastics (e.g., furniture of cane, osier, bamboo or similar materials). The aforementioned imported unassembled articles are currently classified under the following Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheadings: 4418.10, 4418.20, 9401.30, 9401.40, 9401.51, 9401.59, 9401.61, 9401.69, 9403.30, 9403.40, 9403.50, 9403.60, 9403.81 or 9403.89. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are steel nails that meet the specifications of Type I, Style 20 nails as identified in Tables 29 through 33 of ASTM Standard F1667 (2013 revision). Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are nails suitable for use in powder-actuated hand tools, whether or not threaded, which are currently classified under HTSUS subheadings 7317.00.20.00 and 7317.00.30.00. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are nails having a case hardness greater than or equal to 50 on the Rockwell Hardness C scale (HRC), a carbon content greater than or equal to 0.5 percent, a round head, a secondary reduced-diameter raised head section, a centered shank, and a smooth symmetrical point, suitable for use in gas- actuated hand tools. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are corrugated nails. A corrugated nail is made up of a small strip of corrugated steel with sharp points on one side. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are thumb tacks, which are currently classified under HTSUS subheading 7317.00.10.00. Certain steel nails subject to this investigation are currently classified under HTSUS subheadings 7317.00.55.02, 7317.00.55.03, 7317.00.55.05, 7317.00.55.07, 7317.00.55.08, 7317.00.55.11, 7317.00.55.18, 7317.00.55.19, 7317.00.55.20, 7317.00.55.30, 7317.00.55.40, 7317.00.55.50, 7317.00.55.60, 7317.00.55.70, 7317.00.55.80, 7317.00.55.90, 7317.00.65.30, 7317.00.65.60 and 7317.00.75.00. Certain steel nails subject to this investigation also may be classified under HTSUS subheading 8206.00.00.00 or other HTSUS subheadings. While the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of this investigation is dispositive. Appendix II—List of Topics in the Issues and Decision Memorandum I. SUMMARY II. BACKGROUND III. SCOPE OF THE INVESTIGATION IV. SCOPE COMMENTS V. SUBSIDIES VALUATION VI. ANALYSIS OF PROGRAMS VII. ANALYSIS OF COMMENTS VIII. RECOMMENDATION [FR Doc. 2015–12263 Filed 5–19–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–583–854] Certain Steel Nails From Taiwan: 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 imports of certain steel nails from Taiwan are being sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV), as provided in section 735 of the Tariff Act VerDate Sep<11>2014 23:50 May 19, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\20MYN1.SGM 20MYN1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 28960 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 97 / Wednesday, May 20, 2015 / Notices 1 See Certain Steel Nails From Taiwan: Negative Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Postponement of Final Determination, 79 FR 78053, 78054 (December 29, 2014) (Preliminary Determination). 2 The mandatory respondents are PT Enterprise, Inc. (PT) and its affiliated manufacturer, Pro-Team Coil Nail Enterprise, Inc. (Proteam); and Quick Advance, Inc. (Quick Advance) and its affiliated manufacturer, Ko’s Nail, Inc. (Ko) (collectively, Respondents). 3 See Letter from Respondents, regarding ‘‘PT Enterprise and Quick Advance, Request to Correct Clerical Errors in Preliminary Determination; Antidumping Duty Investigation of Certain Steel Nails from Taiwan,’’ dated December 29, 2014 (Respondents Allegations Letter). 4 The petitioner is Mid Continent Steel & Wire, Inc. (Petitioner). 5 See Letter from Petitioner, regarding ‘‘Certain Steel Nails from Taiwan: Allegations of Significant Ministerial Error and Request for Disclosure Meeting,’’ dated December 29, 2014 (Petitioner Allegations Letter). 6 Id. 7 See Letter from Respondents, regarding ‘‘PT Enterprise and Quick Advance, Request to Attend Disclosure Meeting; Antidumping Duty Investigation of Certain Steel Nails from Taiwan,’’ dated January 6, 2014. 8 See Memoranda to the file from Scott Hoefke, ‘‘Certain Steel Nails from Taiwan,’’ regarding ex parte disclosure meetings with Petitioner and Respondents, dated January 8, 2014. 9 See the Department’s March 20, 2015, Memorandum to Christian Marsh entitled, ‘‘Ministerial Error Allegations in the Preliminary Determination of the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Certain Steel Nails from Taiwan,’’ (Ministerial Error Allegation Memo). 10 See Memorandum to Christian Marsh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations, from Abdelali Elouaradia, Office Director, Office VI, Enforcement and Compliance Operations, ‘‘Issues and Decision Memorandum for the Affirmative Final Determination in the Less than Fair Value Investigation of Certain Nails from Taiwan,’’ dated concurrently with this determination and hereby adopted by this notice. 11 See Quick Advance’s February 26, 2015, Memorandum to the File entitled, ‘‘Verification of the Sales Response of Quick Advance, Inc. and Ko’s Nail, Inc. in the Investigation of Nails from Taiwan’’ (Quick Advance’s sales verification memo); PT’s February 26, 2015, Memorandum to the File entitled, ‘‘Verification of the Sales Response of PT Enterprises, Inc. and Proteam Coil Nail Enterprises. Inc. in the Investigation of Nails from Taiwan’’ (PT’s sales verification memo); Memorandum from Gina K. Lee to Neal M. Halper entitled, ‘‘Verification of the Cost Response of Quick Advance Inc. and Ko Nail Inc. in the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Certain Steel Nails from Taiwan, dated March 18, 2015 (Ko’s Cost Verification Report); and also see Memorandum from Laurens Van Houten to Neal M. Halper entitled, ‘‘Verification of the Cost Response of PT Enterprise Inc. in the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Certain Steel Nails from Taiwan,’’ dated March 19, 2015 (PT’s Cost Verification Report). of 1930, as amended (the Act). The final weighted-average dumping margins of sales at LTFV are listed below in the section entitled ‘‘Final Determination Margins.’’ DATES : Effective Date: May 20, 2015. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Victoria Cho or Scott Hoefke, 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) 482–5075 or (202) 482– 4947. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Background On December 29, 2014, the Department published in the Federal Register the preliminary determination in the LTFV investigation of Certain Steel Nails from Taiwan. 1 In the Preliminary Determination, we postponed the final determination until no later than 135 days after the publication of the Preliminary Determination in accordance with section 735(a)(2)(B) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.210(b)(2)(i) and invited parties to comment on our Preliminary Determination. On the same day, we received timely- filed allegations from Respondents 2 that the Department made ministerial errors in calculating their dumping margins in this proceeding.3 Also on December 29, 2014, we received allegations from Petitioner 4 that the Department made significant ministerial errors in calculating the dumping margins for the Preliminary Determination.5 In addition, Petitioner requested a disclosure meeting. 6 Subsequently, Respondents also requested to attend the disclosure meeting. 7 On January 7, 2015, the Department held disclosure meetings with both parties.8 Between January 26, 2015, and February 6, 2015, the Department conducted verifications in Taiwan of the sales and cost information submitted by Quick Advance, Ko, PT and Proteam. In accordance with 19 CFR 351.309(c)(1)(i), we invited parties to comment on our Preliminary Determination. On March 30, 2015, the Department released its Ministerial Error Allegation Memo.9 On March 31, 2015, Petitioner and Respondents submitted case briefs. Each of these parties submitted rebuttal briefs on April 9, 2015. Period of Investigation The period of investigation is April 1, 2013, through March 31, 2014. Scope of the Investigation The product covered by this investigation is certain steel nails from Taiwan. For a full description of the scope of the investigation, see Appendix I to this notice. Since the Preliminary Determination, several interested parties (i.e., IKEA Supply AG, The Home Depot, Target Corporation, and Petitioner) commented on the scope of these investigations. The Department reviewed these comments and made certain changes. For further discussion, see the Issues and Decision Memorandum.10 The scope in Appendix I reflects all modifications to the scope made by the Department for this final determination. Verification As provided in section 782(i) of the Act, in January 2015 through February 2015, we conducted verification of the sales and cost information submitted by PT Enterprises, Inc. (PT) and its affiliated producer Pro-Team Coil Nail Enterprise, Inc. (Proteam), and Quick Advance, Inc. (Quick Advance) and its affiliated producer Ko’s Nail, Inc. (Ko) 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 PT and its affiliate, Proteam, and Quick Advance and its affiliate, Ko.11 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 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 (ACCESS). ACCESS is available to registered users at http:// access.trade.gov; the memorandum 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. The signed and electronic versions of the Issues and Decision Memorandum are identical in content. Changes Since the Preliminary Determination Based on our review and analysis of the comments received from parties, and minor corrections presented at verification, we made certain changes to Respondents’ margin calculations since the Preliminary Determination. As a result of those changes, the Department is no longer making a negative determination of sales at less than fair value. For a discussion of these changes, VerDate Sep<11>2014 23:50 May 19, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\20MYN1.SGM 20MYN1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 28961Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 97 / Wednesday, May 20, 2015 / Notices 12 The shaft length of certain steel nails with flat heads or parallel shoulders under the head shall be measured from under the head or shoulder to the tip of the point. The shaft length of all other certain steel nails shall be measured overall. see the Issues and Decision Memorandum. For Quick Advance: • We used an updated sales and cost database submitted by Quick Advance which reflects minor corrections and findings from the sales and cost verifications. • We revised the programing language to reflect the changes to constructed value (CV). • We revised the calculation of CV. • We added in lines of code to take into account quantity adjustments. • We added credit expenses and inventory carrying cost incurred in Taiwan to account for expenses reported in Taiwanese dollars. • We made changes to Quick Advance’s reported cost data as set forth in the Quick Advance’s Final Cost Memo. For PT: • We used updated sale database by PT which reflect minor corrections presented during the verification of these companies. • We revised the programing language to reflect the changes to CV. • We revised the calculation of CV. • We added in lines of code to take into account quantity adjustments. • We made changes to PT’s reported cost data as set forth in the PT’s Final Cost Memo. Final Determination The Department determines that the following weighted-average dumping margins exist for the period April 1, 2013, through March 31, 2014: Exporter or producer Weighted-average dumping margin (percent) Quick Advance Inc ......... 0.00 PT Enterprises Inc .......... 2.24 All Others ........................ 2.24 All Others Rate 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 estimated weighted-average dumping margins established for exporters and producers individually investigated, excluding any zero or de minimis margins, and any margins determined entirely under section 776 of the Act. The weighted- average margin for exporters and producers individually investigated that meets these criteria is that of PT. Therefore, the All-Others rate is the rate calculated for PT, as indicated in the ‘‘Final Determination Margins’’ section above. Disclosure We will disclose to parties in this proceeding the calculations performed for this final determination within five days of the date of public announcement of our final determination, in accordance with 19 CFR 351.224(b). Suspension of Liquidation Pursuant to sections 735(c)(1)(B) and (C) of the Act, the Department will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to suspend liquidation of all entries of certain steel nails from Taiwan, except for those from Quick Advance, which are entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the date of publication of the final determination. For Quick Advance and Ko, because their estimated weighted-average final dumping margins are zero, we are not directing CBP to suspend liquidation of entries of nails produced and exported by these companies. We will not instruct CBP to suspend liquidation of any entries of certain steel nails from as described in the ‘‘Scope of the Investigation’’ in Appendix I which are entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the date of publication of this notice. We will instruct CBP to require a cash deposit equal to the weighted-average amount by which normal value exceeds U.S. price, as follows: (1) The rate for PT will be the rate we determined in this final determination; (2) if the exporter is not a firm identified in this investigation but the producer is, 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 2.24 percent. These suspension of liquidation instructions will remain in effect until further notice. International Trade Commission Notification In accordance with section 735(d) of the Act, we will notify the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) of our final determination. As our final determination is affirmative, in accordance with section 735(b)(3) of the Act, the ITC will determine within 75 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 the subject merchandise. If the ITC determines that such injury exists, 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 will serve 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 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. Notification to Interested Parties We are issuing and publishing this determination and notice in accordance with sections 735(d) and 777(i) of the Act. Dated: May 13, 2015. Christian Marsh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations. Appendix I Scope of the Investigation The merchandise covered by this investigation is certain steel nails having a nominal shaft length not exceeding 12 inches.12 Certain steel nails include, but are not limited to, nails made from round wire and nails that are cut from flat-rolled steel. Certain steel nails may be of one piece construction or constructed of two or more pieces. Certain steel nails may be produced from any type of steel, and may have any type of surface finish, head type, shank, point type and shaft diameter. Finishes include, but are not limited to, coating in vinyl, zinc (galvanized, including but not limited to electroplating or hot dipping one or more times), phosphate, cement, and paint. Certain steel nails may have one or more surface finishes. Head styles include, but are not limited to, flat, projection, cupped, oval, brad, headless, double, countersunk, and sinker. Shank styles include, but are not limited to, smooth, barbed, screw threaded, ring shank and fluted. Screw-threaded nails subject to this proceeding are driven using direct force and not by turning the nail using a tool that engages with the head. Point styles include, but are not limited to, diamond, needle, chisel and blunt or no point. Certain steel nails may be sold in bulk, or they may be collated in any manner using any material. Excluded from the scope of this investigation are certain steel nails packaged in combination with one or more non-subject articles, if the total number of nails of all VerDate Sep<11>2014 23:50 May 19, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\20MYN1.SGM 20MYN1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 28962 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 97 / Wednesday, May 20, 2015 / Notices 1 Certain Steel Nails From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination and Alignment of Final Countervailing Duty Determination With Final Antidumping Duty Determination, 79 FR 65184 (November 3, 2014) (Preliminary Determination) and accompanying Memorandum, ‘‘Decision Memorandum for the Preliminary Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigation of Certain Steel Nails from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam’’ (Preliminary Decision Memorandum). 2 See Memorandum to Christian Marsh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations from James Maeder, Office Director, Office I, ‘‘Decision Memorandum for the Final Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigation of Certain Steel Nails from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam’’ dated concurrently with this notice (Issues and Decision Memorandum). types, in aggregate regardless of size, is less than 25. If packaged in combination with one or more non-subject articles, certain steel nails remain subject merchandise if the total number of nails of all types, in aggregate regardless of size, is equal to or greater than 25, unless otherwise excluded based on the other exclusions below. Also excluded from the scope are certain steel nails with a nominal shaft length of one inch or less that are (a) a component of an unassembled article, (b) the total number of nails is sixty (60) or less, and (c) the imported unassembled article falls into one of the following eight groupings: (1) Builders’ joinery and carpentry of wood that are classifiable as windows, French-windows and their frames; (2) builders’ joinery and carpentry of wood that are classifiable as doors and their frames and thresholds; (3) swivel seats with variable height adjustment; (4) seats that are convertible into beds (with the exception of those classifiable as garden seats or camping equipment); (5) seats of cane, osier, bamboo or similar materials; (6) other seats with wooden frames (with the exception of seats of a kind used for aircraft or motor vehicles); (7) furniture (other than seats) of wood (with the exception of i) medical, surgical, dental or veterinary furniture; and ii) barbers’ chairs and similar chairs, having rotating as well as both reclining and elevating movements); or (8) furniture (other than seats) of materials other than wood, metal, or plastics (e.g., furniture of cane, osier, bamboo or similar materials). The aforementioned imported unassembled articles are currently classified under the following Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheadings: 4418.10, 4418.20, 9401.30, 9401.40, 9401.51, 9401.59, 9401.61, 9401.69, 9403.30, 9403.40, 9403.50, 9403.60, 9403.81 or 9403.89. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are steel nails that meet the specifications of Type I, Style 20 nails as identified in Tables 29 through 33 of ASTM Standard F1667 (2013 revision). Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are nails suitable for use in powder-actuated hand tools, whether or not threaded, which are currently classified under HTSUS subheadings 7317.00.20.00 and 7317.00.30.00. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are nails having a case hardness greater than or equal to 50 on the Rockwell Hardness C scale (HRC), a carbon content greater than or equal to 0.5 percent, a round head, a secondary reduced-diameter raised head section, a centered shank, and a smooth symmetrical point, suitable for use in gas- actuated hand tools. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are corrugated nails. A corrugated nail is made up of a small strip of corrugated steel with sharp points on one side. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are thumb tacks, which are currently classified under HTSUS subheading 7317.00.10.00. Certain steel nails subject to this investigation are currently classified under HTSUS subheadings 7317.00.55.02, 7317.00.55.03, 7317.00.55.05, 7317.00.55.07, 7317.00.55.08, 7317.00.55.11, 7317.00.55.18, 7317.00.55.19, 7317.00.55.20, 7317.00.55.30, 7317.00.55.40, 7317.00.55.50, 7317.00.55.60, 7317.00.55.70, 7317.00.55.80, 7317.00.55.90, 7317.00.65.30, 7317.00.65.60 and 7317.00.75.00. Certain steel nails subject to this investigation also may be classified under HTSUS subheading 8206.00.00.00 or other HTSUS subheadings. While the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of this investigation is dispositive. Appendix II List of Topics Discussed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum Case Issues: I. Summary II. General Issues III. Background IV. Scope of the Investigation V. Scope Comments VI. Discussion of the Issues VII. Conclusion General Issues Comment 1: Taiwan Nails CV Profit and the Use of Financial Statements Comment 2: The Department Should Rely on the Average-to-Average Methodology without Zeroing in the Final Determination Comment 3: The Department Should Determine that Quick Advance and PT are Affiliated with Their Respective Largest U.S. Customers Comment 4: Whether a Middleman Dumping Investigation is Warranted Comment 5: The Department’s Calculation of Constructed Value for PT and Quick Advance Comment 6: The Department’s Calculation of Surrogate Credit Expense Ratio Comment 7: The Department’s Calculation of Indirect and Direct Selling Expense Ratio to Categorize Chun Yu’s Works & Co.’s Selling Expenses Comment 8: The Department’s Calculation of Indirect and Direct Selling Expense Ratio to Properly Account for OFCO’s Selling Expenses Comment 9: The Department’s Treatment of PT’s and Quick Advance’s U.S. Prices for Commission/Compensation Paid to its Unaffiliated Taiwanese Selling Agent and Unaffiliated Taiwanese Trading Company Issues Pertaining to PT and Proteam Comment 10: The Department Should Assign Partial AFA to PT’s Unreported Sales of Subject Merchandise Comment 11: Transactions disregarded— Tolling Activities Comment 12: Threading Costs Comment 13: General and Administrative Expense Issues Pertaining to Quick Advance and Ko Comment 14: The Department Should Rely on Quick Advance/Ko’s Section C Database Submitted After Verification Comment 15: Ko’s Raw Materials Comment 16: Ko’s Phosphate Coating Costs [FR Doc. 2015–12247 Filed 5–19–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [C–552–819] Certain Steel Nails From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination AGENCY : Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY : The Department of Commerce (Department) has determined that countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of certain steel nails (nails) from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Vietnam). For information on the estimated countervailing duty rates, see the ‘‘Suspension of Liquidation’’ section, below. DATES : Effective Date: May 20, 2015. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sergio Balbontin, Thomas Schauer, or Shane Subler, 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) 482–6478, (202) 482–0410, and (202) 482–0189, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Background The petitioner in this investigation is Mid Continent Steel & Wire, Inc. The period for which we are measuring subsidies, or period of investigation, is January 1, 2013, through December 31, 2013. Case History The events that have occurred since the Department published the Preliminary Determination on November 3, 2014, 1 are discussed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum.2 The Issues and Decision Memorandum is a public document and is on file VerDate Sep<11>2014 23:50 May 19, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\20MYN1.SGM 20MYN1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── === Determination – AD – Final - Malaysia === 28969Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 97 / Wednesday, May 20, 2015 / Notices 5 The shaft length of certain steel nails with flat heads or parallel shoulders under the head shall be measured from under the head or shoulder to the tip of the point. The shaft length of all other certain steel nails shall be measured overall. 1 See Certain Steel Nails From Malaysia: Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Postponement of Final Determination and Extension of Provisional Measures, 79 FR 78055 (December 29, 2014) (Preliminary Determination). Dated: May 13, 2015. Christian Marsh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations. Appendix 1 Scope of the Investigation The merchandise covered by this investigation is certain steel nails having a nominal shaft length not exceeding 12 inches.5 Certain steel nails include, but are not limited to, nails made from round wire and nails that are cut from flat-rolled steel. Certain steel nails may be of one piece construction or constructed of two or more pieces. Certain steel nails may be produced from any type of steel, and may have any type of surface finish, head type, shank, point type and shaft diameter. Finishes include, but are not limited to, coating in vinyl, zinc (galvanized, including but not limited to electroplating or hot dipping one or more times), phosphate, cement, and paint. Certain steel nails may have one or more surface finishes. Head styles include, but are not limited to, flat, projection, cupped, oval, brad, headless, double, countersunk, and sinker. Shank styles include, but are not limited to, smooth, barbed, screw threaded, ring shank and fluted. Screw-threaded nails subject to this proceeding are driven using direct force and not by turning the nail using a tool that engages with the head. Point styles include, but are not limited to, diamond, needle, chisel and blunt or no point. Certain steel nails may be sold in bulk, or they may be collated in any manner using any material. Excluded from the scope of this investigation are certain steel nails packaged in combination with one or more non-subject articles, if the total number of nails of all types, in aggregate regardless of size, is less than 25. If packaged in combination with one or more non-subject articles, certain steel nails remain subject merchandise if the total number of nails of all types, in aggregate regardless of size, is equal to or greater than 25, unless otherwise excluded based on the other exclusions below. Also excluded from the scope are certain steel nails with a nominal shaft length of one inch or less that are (a) a component of an unassembled article, (b) the total number of nails is sixty (60) or less, and (c) the imported unassembled article falls into one of the following eight groupings: (1) Builders’ joinery and carpentry of wood that are classifiable as windows, French-windows and their frames; (2) builders’ joinery and carpentry of wood that are classifiable as doors and their frames and thresholds; (3) swivel seats with variable height adjustment; (4) seats that are convertible into beds (with the exception of those classifiable as garden seats or camping equipment); (5) seats of cane, osier, bamboo or similar materials; (6) other seats with wooden frames (with the exception of seats of a kind used for aircraft or motor vehicles); (7) furniture (other than seats) of wood (with the exception of i) medical, surgical, dental or veterinary furniture; and ii) barbers’ chairs and similar chairs, having rotating as well as both reclining and elevating movements); or (8) furniture (other than seats) of materials other than wood, metal, or plastics (e.g., furniture of cane, osier, bamboo or similar materials). The aforementioned imported unassembled articles are currently classified under the following Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheadings: 4418.10, 4418.20, 9401.30, 9401.40, 9401.51, 9401.59, 9401.61, 9401.69, 9403.30, 9403.40, 9403.50, 9403.60, 9403.81 or 9403.89. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are steel nails that meet the specifications of Type I, Style 20 nails as identified in Tables 29 through 33 of ASTM Standard F1667 (2013 revision). Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are nails suitable for use in powder-actuated hand tools, whether or not threaded, which are currently classified under HTSUS subheadings 7317.00.20.00 and 7317.00.30.00. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are nails having a case hardness greater than or equal to 50 on the Rockwell Hardness C scale (HRC), a carbon content greater than or equal to 0.5 percent, a round head, a secondary reduced-diameter raised head section, a centered shank, and a smooth symmetrical point, suitable for use in gas- actuated hand tools. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are corrugated nails. A corrugated nail is made up of a small strip of corrugated steel with sharp points on one side. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are thumb tacks, which are currently classified under HTSUS subheading 7317.00.10.00. Certain steel nails subject to this investigation are currently classified under HTSUS subheadings 7317.00.55.02, 7317.00.55.03, 7317.00.55.05, 7317.00.55.07, 7317.00.55.08, 7317.00.55.11, 7317.00.55.18, 7317.00.55.19, 7317.00.55.20, 7317.00.55.30, 7317.00.55.40, 7317.00.55.50, 7317.00.55.60, 7317.00.55.70, 7317.00.55.80, 7317.00.55.90, 7317.00.65.30, 7317.00.65.60 and 7317.00.75.00. Certain steel nails subject to this investigation also may be classified under HTSUS subheading 8206.00.00.00 or other HTSUS subheadings. While the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of this investigation is dispositive. Appendix 2 List of Comments and Issues in the Issues and Decision Memorandum I. Summary II. Background III. Scope of the Investigation IV. Scope Comments V. Subsidies Valuation VI. Analysis of Programs VII. Analysis of Comment Comment: Countervailability of Sales Tax Exemptions VIII. Recommendation [FR Doc. 2015–12252 Filed 5–19–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–557–816] Certain Steel Nails From Malaysia; 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 imports of certain steel nails from Malaysia are being 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 dumping margins of sales at LTFV are listed below in the section entitled ‘‘Final Determination Margins.’’ DATES : Effective Date: May 20, 2015. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Edythe Artman or Steve Bezirganian, 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) 482–3931 or (202) 482–1131, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Background On December 29, 2014, the Department published in the Federal Register the preliminary determination in the LTFV investigation of certain steel nails from Malaysia. 1 In the Preliminary Determination, we postponed the final determination until no later than 135 days after the publication of the Preliminary Determination in accordance with section 735(a)(2)(A) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.210(b)(2)(ii) and invited parties to comment on our Preliminary Determination. The following events occurred since December 17, 2014, the day on which the Preliminary Determination was signed. On December 29, 2014, and January 12, 2015, Region System Sdn. Bhd. and Region International Co., Ltd. (collectively Region), one of the mandatory respondents, submitted responses to additional Department requests for information. On December 31, 2014, January 2, 2015, and January VerDate Sep<11>2014 23:50 May 19, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\20MYN1.SGM 20MYN1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 28970 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 97 / Wednesday, May 20, 2015 / Notices 2 See Memorandum to Christian Marsh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations, from Abdelali Elouaradia, Acting Office Director for Enforcement and Compliance (Office VI), ‘‘Issues and Decision Memorandum for the Final Determination of the Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigation of Certain Steel Nails from Malaysia’’ (Issues and Decision Memorandum), dated concurrently with this determination and hereby adopted by this notice. 3 See the Issues and Decision Memorandum. 8, 2015, Inmax Sdn. Bhd. (Inmax), the other mandatory respondent, submitted responses to additional Department requests for information. On January 9, 2015, Petitioner, Mid Continent Steel & Wire, Inc., submitted factual information in rebuttal to information submitted by Inmax in its aforementioned January 2, 2015 response. Between January 26, 2015, and February 13, 2015, the Department conducted sales and cost verifications of both respondents. See the ‘‘Verification,’’ section below. From March 26, 2015, through April 1, 2015, Petitioner, Inmax, and Region submitted case and/or rebuttal briefs. No public hearing was requested from any party. Period of Investigation The period of investigation is April 1, 2013, through March 31, 2014. Scope of the Investigation The product covered by this investigation is certain steel nails from Malaysia. For a full description of the scope of the investigation, see Appendix I to this notice. Since the Preliminary Determination, several interested parties (i.e., IKEA Supply AG, The Home Depot, Target Corporation, and Petitioner) commented on the scope of these investigations. The Department reviewed these comments and made certain changes. For further discussion, see the Issues and Decision Memorandum.2 The scope in Appendix I reflects all modifications to the scope made by the Department for this final determination. Verification As provided in section 782(i) of the Act, in January 2015 through February 2015, we conducted verifications of the sales and cost information submitted by Inmax and Region 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 Inmax and its affiliate, Inmax Industries Sdn. Bhd., and by Region. 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 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 (ACCESS). ACCESS is available to registered users at http:// access.trade.gov; the memorandum 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. The signed and electronic versions of the Issues and Decision Memorandum are identical in content. Changes Since the Preliminary Determination Following analysis of the comments submitted by interested parties, we have assigned a margin to Inmax based on adverse facts available (AFA). For Region, we have made the following changes: Revised energy and labor costs; revised common variable overhead; modified the transactions regarded adjustment related to heat treatment service costs; revised U.S. packing expenses for certain packing materials; corrected a billing adjustment for one home market sale; corrected the inland freight expense for several home market sales; corrected product coding for several home market and U.S. sales; and corrected the shipment date and associated imputed credit expense calculations for several U.S. sales. For more details, see the accompanying Issue and Decision Memorandum and the company-specific analysis memoranda for the final determination. Use of Facts Otherwise Available and AFA In the Preliminary Determination, we stated that because the mandatory respondent Tag Fasteners Sdn. Bhd. (Tag) failed to respond to the Department’s questionnaire, we preliminarily determined to apply facts otherwise available with an adverse inference to this respondent pursuant to sections 776(a) and (b) of the Act. Pursuant to section 776 of the Act, the Department continues to find it appropriate to base Tag’s rate on AFA. In addition, pursuant to sections 776(a) and (b) of the Act, the Department determines it is appropriate to apply facts otherwise available with an adverse inference to Inmax. In applying AFA, we are assigning Tag and Inmax the highest margin identified in the petition, 39.35 percent.3 Final Determination Margins The Department determines that the following weighted-average dumping margins exist for the period April 1, 2013, through March 31, 2014: Exporter or producer Weighted- average dumping margin (percent) Inmax Sdn. Bhd. ......................... 39.35% Region International Co. Ltd. and Region System Sdn. Bhd. 2.61 Tag Fasteners Sdn. Bhd. ........... 39.35 All Others .................................... 2.61 All Others Rate 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 estimated weighted-average dumping margins established for exporters and producers individually investigated, excluding any zero or de minimis margins, and any margins determined entirely under section 776 of the Act. The weighted- average margin for exporters and producers individually investigated that meets these criteria is that of Region. Therefore, the All-Others rate is the rate calculated for Region, as indicated in the ‘‘Final Determination Margins’’ section above. Disclosure We will disclose to parties in this proceeding the calculations performed for this final determination within five days of the date of public announcement of our final determination, in accordance with 19 CFR 351.224(b). Continuation of Suspension of Liquidation Pursuant to sections 735(c)(1)(B) and (C) of the Act, the Department will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to suspend liquidation of all entries of certain steel nails from Malaysia which were entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the date of publication of the final determination. We will instruct CBP to require a cash deposit equal to the weighted-average amount by which normal value exceeds U.S. price, as follows: (1) The rates for Inmax, Region, and Tag will be the rates we determined in this final determination; (2) if the exporter is not a firm identified in this investigation but the producer is, the rate will be the VerDate Sep<11>2014 23:50 May 19, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\20MYN1.SGM 20MYN1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 28971Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 97 / Wednesday, May 20, 2015 / Notices 4 The shaft length of certain steel nails with flat heads or parallel shoulders under the head shall be measured from under the head or shoulder to the tip of the point. The shaft length of all other certain steel nails shall be measured overall. rate established for the producer of the subject merchandise; (3) the rate for all other producers or exporters will be 2.61 percent. These suspension of liquidation instructions will remain in effect until further notice. International Trade Commission Notification In accordance with section 735(d) of the Act, we will notify the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) of our final determination. As our final determination is affirmative, in accordance with section 735(b)(3) 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 the subject merchandise. If the ITC determines that such injury exists, 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 will serve 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 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. Notification to Interested Parties We are issuing and publishing this determination and notice in accordance with sections 735(d) and 777(i) of the Act. Dated: May 13, 2015. Christian Marsh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations. Appendix I—Scope of the Investigation The merchandise covered by this investigation is certain steel nails having a nominal shaft length not exceeding 12 inches.4 Certain steel nails include, but are not limited to, nails made from round wire and nails that are cut from flat-rolled steel. Certain steel nails may be of one piece construction or constructed of two or more pieces. Certain steel nails may be produced from any type of steel, and may have any type of surface finish, head type, shank, point type and shaft diameter. Finishes include, but are not limited to, coating in vinyl, zinc (galvanized, including but not limited to electroplating or hot dipping one or more times), phosphate, cement, and paint. Certain steel nails may have one or more surface finishes. Head styles include, but are not limited to, flat, projection, cupped, oval, brad, headless, double, countersunk, and sinker. Shank styles include, but are not limited to, smooth, barbed, screw threaded, ring shank and fluted. Screw-threaded nails subject to this proceeding are driven using direct force and not by turning the nail using a tool that engages with the head. Point styles include, but are not limited to, diamond, needle, chisel and blunt or no point. Certain steel nails may be sold in bulk, or they may be collated in any manner using any material. Excluded from the scope of this investigation are certain steel nails packaged in combination with one or more non-subject articles, if the total number of nails of all types, in aggregate regardless of size, is less than 25. If packaged in combination with one or more non-subject articles, certain steel nails remain subject merchandise if the total number of nails of all types, in aggregate regardless of size, is equal to or greater than 25, unless otherwise excluded based on the other exclusions below. Also excluded from the scope are certain steel nails with a nominal shaft length of one inch or less that are (a) a component of an unassembled article, (b) the total number of nails is sixty (60) or less, and (c) the imported unassembled article falls into one of the following eight groupings: (1) Builders’ joinery and carpentry of wood that are classifiable as windows, French-windows and their frames; (2) builders’ joinery and carpentry of wood that are classifiable as doors and their frames and thresholds; (3) swivel seats with variable height adjustment; (4) seats that are convertible into beds (with the exception of those classifiable as garden seats or camping equipment); (5) seats of cane, osier, bamboo or similar materials; (6) other seats with wooden frames (with the exception of seats of a kind used for aircraft or motor vehicles); (7) furniture (other than seats) of wood (with the exception of i) medical, surgical, dental or veterinary furniture; and ii) barbers’ chairs and similar chairs, having rotating as well as both reclining and elevating movements); or (8) furniture (other than seats) of materials other than wood, metal, or plastics (e.g., furniture of cane, osier, bamboo or similar materials). The aforementioned imported unassembled articles are currently classified under the following Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheadings: 4418.10, 4418.20, 9401.30, 9401.40, 9401.51, 9401.59, 9401.61, 9401.69, 9403.30, 9403.40, 9403.50, 9403.60, 9403.81 or 9403.89. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are steel nails that meet the specifications of Type I, Style 20 nails as identified in Tables 29 through 33 of ASTM Standard F1667 (2013 revision). Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are nails suitable for use in powder-actuated hand tools, whether or not threaded, which are currently classified under HTSUS subheadings 7317.00.20.00 and 7317.00.30.00. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are nails having a case hardness greater than or equal to 50 on the Rockwell Hardness C scale (HRC), a carbon content greater than or equal to 0.5 percent, a round head, a secondary reduced-diameter raised head section, a centered shank, and a smooth symmetrical point, suitable for use in gas- actuated hand tools. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are corrugated nails. A corrugated nail is made up of a small strip of corrugated steel with sharp points on one side. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are thumb tacks, which are currently classified under HTSUS subheading 7317.00.10.00. Certain steel nails subject to this investigation are currently classified under HTSUS subheadings 7317.00.55.02, 7317.00.55.03, 7317.00.55.05, 7317.00.55.07, 7317.00.55.08, 7317.00.55.11, 7317.00.55.18, 7317.00.55.19, 7317.00.55.20, 7317.00.55.30, 7317.00.55.40, 7317.00.55.50, 7317.00.55.60, 7317.00.55.70, 7317.00.55.80, 7317.00.55.90, 7317.00.65.30, 7317.00.65.60 and 7317.00.75.00. Certain steel nails subject to this investigation also may be classified under HTSUS subheading 8206.00.00.00 or other HTSUS subheadings. While the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of this investigation is dispositive. Appendix II—List of Topics Discussed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum Issues Pertaining to Inmax Comment 1: Application of Adverse Facts Available for Inmax Issues Pertaining to Region Comment 2: Region System Energy and Labor Costs Comment 3: Region System Common Variable Overhead Comment 4: Region System Heat Treatment Service Costs Comment 5: Region System Financial Expense Rate Comment 6: Whether to Revise Region System G&A Expenses to include Region Products Marketing G&A Expenses Comment 7: Region System G&A and Interest Expense Calculations Comment 8: U.S. Warranty Expenses Comment 9: Packing Expenses [FR Doc. 2015–12250 Filed 5–19–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 23:50 May 19, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 E:\FR\FM\20MYN1.SGM 20MYN1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── === Determination – AD – Final - Vietnam === 29622 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 99 / Friday, May 22, 2015 / Notices 1 See Certain Steel Nails From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Postponement of Final Determination and Extension of Provisional Measures, 79 FR 78058 (December 29, 2014) (Preliminary Determination) and the accompanying Preliminary Decision Memorandum. 2 See Memorandum to Christian Marsh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations, from Abdelali Elouaradia, Acting Office Director, Office VI, Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations, regarding ‘‘Issue and Decision Memorandum for the Final Determination of the Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigation of Certain Steel Nails from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam’’ (Issue and Decision Memorandum), dated concurrently with this determination and hereby adopted by this notice. 3 See Petitions for the Imposition of Antidumping and Countervailing Duties: Certain Steel Nails from India, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, the Sultanate of Oman, Taiwan, the Republic of Turkey, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, dated May 29, 2014 (Petition). 4 See the Preliminary Decision Memorandum at 7 and 8. are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of this investigation is dispositive. Appendix II—List of Topics Discussed in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum 1. Summary 2. Background 3. Period of Investigation 4. Postponement of Final Determination and Extension of Provisional Measures 5. Scope Comments 6. Discussion of Methodology a. Determination of the Comparison Method b. Results of the Differential Pricing Analysis 7. Date of Sale 8. Product Comparisons 9. Export Price and Constructed Export Price 10. Normal Value a. Comparison Market Viability b. Affiliated-Party Transactions and Arm’s- Length Test c. Level of Trade d. Cost of Production (COP) Analysis 1. Calculation of COP 2. Test of Comparison Market Sales Prices 3. Results of the COP Test e. Calculation of NV Based on Comparison Market Prices f. Calculation of NV Based on CV 11. Currency Conversion 12. Conclusion [FR Doc. 2015–12523 Filed 5–21–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–552–818] Certain Steel Nails From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: 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 imports of certain steel nails from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Vietnam) are being, or are 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 final weighted-average dumping margins of sales at less than fair value are listed below in the ‘‘Final Determination Margins’’ section of this notice. DATES : Effective date: May 22, 2015. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Edythe Artman or Dena Crossland, 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) 482–3931 or (202) 482– 3362, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Background The Department published its preliminary determination on December 29, 2014. 1 On January 2, 2015, United Nail Products Co., Ltd. (United Nail), a mandatory respondent in this investigation, filed a letter stating that it had decided to withdraw from the proceeding and would not be participating in a verification of its questionnaire responses. On January 7, 2015, the other mandatory respondent, Region Industries Co., Ltd. (Region Industries), filed a letter to the same effect. On February 18, 2015, we received a case brief from Petitioner, Mid-Continent Steel & Wire, Inc. We did not receive any rebuttal comments or requests for a hearing from interested parties. Based on the events that transpired after the preliminary determination and an analysis of the comments received, the Department has made changes to the Preliminary Determination. Period of Investigation The period of investigation is October 1, 2013, through March 31, 2014. Scope of the Investigation The product covered by this investigation is certain steel nails from Vietnam. For a full description of the scope of the investigation, see Appendix I to this notice. Since the Preliminary Determination, several interested parties (i.e., IKEA Supply AG, The Home Depot, Target Corporation, and Petitioner) commented on the scope of these investigations. The Department reviewed these comments and made certain changes. For further discussion, see the Issue and Decision Memorandum.2 The scope in Appendix I reflects all modifications to the scope made by the Department for this final determination. Verification In light of each mandatory respondent’s decision to withdraw from the investigation and not to participate in a verification, we conducted no verifications. Analysis of Comments Received Petitioner raised one issue in its case brief, which is addressed in the Issue and Decision Memorandum. A list of the contents of this memorandum is attached to this notice in Appendix II. The Issue 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 (ACCESS). Access to this system is available to registered and guest users at http:// access.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 Issue and Decision Memorandum can be accessed directly on the Internet at http:// www.trade.gov/enforcement/frn/ index.html. The signed and electronic versions of the Issue and Decision Memorandum are identical in content. Changes Since the Preliminary Determination Based on consideration of the events that transpired after the preliminary determination and our analysis of the comments received, we find that Region Industries and United Nail are not separate from the Vietnam-wide entity and that the estimated dumping margin for the entity should be based on the adverse facts available on the record, pursuant to sections 776(a)(2)(A), (C) and (D) and section 776(b) of the Act. This rate, derived from the Petition,3 was corroborated upon examination of the documentation supporting the Petition. For more details, see the accompanying Issue and Decision Memorandum and company-specific analysis memoranda for the final determination. Separate Rate Kosteel Vina Limited Company (Kosteel Vina) established its eligibility for a separate rate. 4 The Act and VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:19 May 21, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\22MYN1.SGM 22MYN1 asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 29623Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 99 / Friday, May 22, 2015 / Notices 5 See Memorandum to Brian Davis, Acting Program Manager, Office VI, from Edythe Artman, International Trade Compliance Analyst, Office VI, regarding ‘‘Change in Rate for the Separate-Rate Company,’’ dated May 13, 2015. 6 See Certain Steel Nails From India, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, the Sultanate of Oman, Taiwan, the Republic of Turkey, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Initiation of Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigations, 79 FR 36019 (June 25, 2014) (Initiation Notice). 7 See Enforcement and Compliance Policy Bulletin No. 05.1 ‘‘Separate-Rates Practice and Application of Combination Rates in Antidumping Investigations involving Non-Market Economy Countries,’’ (April 5, 2005) (Policy Bulletin 05.1), available on the Department’s Web site at http:// enforcement.trade.gov/policy/bull05-1.pdf. 8 See sections 772(c)(1)(C) and 777A(f) of the Act, respectively. Unlike in administrative reviews, the Department calculates the adjustment for export subsidies in less-than-fair-value investigations not in the margin-calculation program, but in the cash- deposit instructions issued to CBP. See Notice of Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, and Negative Determination of Critical Circumstances: Certain Lined Paper Products from India, 71 FR 45012 (August 8, 2006), and accompanying Issues and Decision Memorandum at Comment 1. 9 See Certain Steel Nails From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination, and accompanying Issues and Decision Memorandum at 12–22, signed concurrently with this notice. 10 See id. The following subsidy programs, countervailed for all companies in the final determination of the concurrent countervailing duty investigation, are export subsidies: Preferential Lending to Exporters (1.17 percent), Import Duty Exemptions and Reimbursements for Imported Raw Materials for Exported Goods (4.46 percent), Export Factoring (1.17 percent), Financial Guarantees (1.17 percent), Export Credits from the Vietnam Development Bank (0.21 percent) and Export Promotion Program (25.41 percent). regulations do not address how we are to determine the dumping margin for separate rate companies not selected for individual examination. Normally, the Department’s practice is to assign to separate-rate companies that were not individually examined a dumping margin equal to the average of the margins calculated for the individually examined respondents, excluding any margins that are zero, de minimis, or based entirely on facts available. If all dumping margins for the individually examined respondents are zero, de minimis, or based entirely on facts available, then we will use any reasonable method, including averaging the dumping margins for the individually examined respondents. In this investigation, the individually examined respondents are part of the Vietnam-wide entity, the rate for which is based entirely on facts available. We have no other reliable margin or data on the record to determine the separate rate for Kosteel Vina. Therefore, we have assigned the sole petition rate of 323.99 percent, which was corroborated by documentation supporting the petition, and is the only available rate on the record, to Kosteel Vina. For more details, see the Separate Rate memorandum for the final determination.5 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. 6 Policy Bulletin 05.1 sets forth this practice. 7 Final Determination Margins The Department determines that the following estimated weighted-average dumping margins exist for the period October 1, 2013, through March 31, 2014: Exporter Producer Weighted-average dumping margin Kosteel Vina Limited Company .............................................. Kosteel Vina Limited Company .............................................. 323.99% Vietnam-Wide Entity* ................................................................................................. 323.99% * The Vietnam-wide entity includes the following exporters/producers: Region Industries Co., Ltd., United Nail Products Co., Ltd., Cong Ty Tnhh Cong Nghe Nhua A Chau, Kim Tin Group, Megastar Co., Ltd. and Simone Accessories Collection. Disclosure Normally, the Department discloses to interested parties the calculations performed in connection with a final determination within five days of the date of public announcement of the final determination in the Federal Register, in accordance with 19 CFR 351.224(b). However, because the Department, in accordance with section 776 of the Act, applied adverse facts available to determine the estimated weighted-average dumping margin for the mandatory respondents in this investigation, there are no calculations to disclose to parties. 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 subject merchandise, as described in the ‘‘Scope of the Investigation’’ section of this notice, from Vietnam that were entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption on or after December 29, 2014, the publication date of the Preliminary Determination in the Federal Register. Consistent with our practice, where the product under investigation is also subject to a concurrent countervailing duty investigation, we will instruct CBP to require a cash deposit equal to the amount by which the normal value exceeds the export price or constructed export price, adjusted where appropriate for export subsidies and estimated domestic subsidy pass- through.8 In the final determination of the companion countervailing duty investigation of certain steel nails from Vietnam, the Department determined that the mandatory respondents and all other companies benefited from export subsidies. 9 Thus, we will offset the estimated weighted-average dumping margin of 323.99 percent for the Vietnam-wide entity and the separate- rate company by the countervailing duty rate of 33.59 percent attributable to export subsidies, 10 resulting in a cash- deposit rate of 290.40 percent for the Vietnam-wide entity and the separate- rate company. With respect to the separate-rate company, Kosteel Vina, we find that an export subsidy adjustment of 33.59 percent to the cash deposit rate is warranted because this is the export subsidy rate included in the countervailing duty rate (i.e., the ‘‘All Others’’ rate) to which the separate-rate company is subject in the companion countervailing duty proceeding. With respect to the Vietnam-wide entity, we find that an export-subsidy adjustment of 33.59 percent to the cash deposit rate is warranted because this is the export subsidy rate included in the countervailing duty rate to which Vietnam-wide entries are currently subject. We are not adjusting the final determination rate for estimated domestic subsidy pass-through because we have no basis upon which to make such an adjustment. Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.205(d), we will instruct CBP to require a cash deposit for all suspended entries at an VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:19 May 21, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\22MYN1.SGM 22MYN1 asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 29624 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 99 / Friday, May 22, 2015 / Notices 11 The shaft length of certain steel nails with flat heads or parallel shoulders under the head shall be measured from under the head or shoulder to the tip of the point. The shaft length of all other certain steel nails shall be measured overall. ad valorem rate equal to the weighted- average amount by which normal value exceeds U.S. price, with the above- noted adjustments, as follows: (1) The rate for the exporter/producer combinations listed in the chart above will be the rate we have determined in this final determination; (2) for all Vietnamese exporters of merchandise under consideration which have not received their own rate, the cash-deposit rate will be the rate established for the Vietnam-wide entity; and (3) for all non- Vietnamese exporters of merchandise under consideration and for all non- Vietnamese exporters of merchandise under consideration which have not received their own rate, the cash-deposit rate will be the rate applicable to the Vietnamese exporter/producer combination that supplied the non- Vietnamese exporter. These suspension- of-liquidation and cash-deposit instructions will remain in effect until further notice. International Trade Commission Notification In accordance with section 735(d) of the Act, we will notify the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) of the final affirmative determination of sales at less than fair value. Because the final determination in this proceeding is affirmative, the ITC will make its final determination, in accordance with section 735(b)(2) of the Act, as to whether the domestic industry in the United States is materially injured, or threatened with material injury, by reason of imports of certain steel nails from Vietnam no later than 45 days after our final determination. If the ITC determines that material injury or threat of material injury does not exist, this proceeding will be terminated and all securities posted will be refunded or canceled. If the ITC determines that such injury does exist, then 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 parties subject to administrative protective orders (APOs) 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. Notification to Interested Parties This determination and notice are issued and published in accordance with sections 735(d) and 777(i) of the Act. Dated: May 13, 2015. Christian Marsh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Appendix I Scope of the Investigation The merchandise covered by this investigation is certain steel nails having a nominal shaft length not exceeding 12 inches.11 Certain steel nails include, but are not limited to, nails made from round wire and nails that are cut from flat-rolled steel. Certain steel nails may be of one piece construction or constructed of two or more pieces. Certain steel nails may be produced from any type of steel, and may have any type of surface finish, head type, shank, point type and shaft diameter. Finishes include, but are not limited to, coating in vinyl, zinc (galvanized, including but not limited to electroplating or hot dipping one or more times), phosphate, cement, and paint. Certain steel nails may have one or more surface finishes. Head styles include, but are not limited to, flat, projection, cupped, oval, brad, headless, double, countersunk, and sinker. Shank styles include, but are not limited to, smooth, barbed, screw threaded, ring shank and fluted. Screw-threaded nails subject to this proceeding are driven using direct force and not by turning the nail using a tool that engages with the head. Point styles include, but are not limited to, diamond, needle, chisel and blunt or no point. Certain steel nails may be sold in bulk, or they may be collated in any manner using any material. Excluded from the scope of this investigation are certain steel nails packaged in combination with one or more non-subject articles, if the total number of nails of all types, in aggregate regardless of size, is less than 25. If packaged in combination with one or more non-subject articles, certain steel nails remain subject merchandise if the total number of nails of all types, in aggregate regardless of size, is equal to or greater than 25, unless otherwise excluded based on the other exclusions below. Also excluded from the scope are certain steel nails with a nominal shaft length of one inch or less that are (a) a component of an unassembled article, (b) the total number of nails is sixty (60) or less, and (c) the imported unassembled article falls into one of the following eight groupings: (1) Builders’ joinery and carpentry of wood that are classifiable as windows, French-windows and their frames; (2) builders’ joinery and carpentry of wood that are classifiable as doors and their frames and thresholds; (3) swivel seats with variable height adjustment; (4) seats that are convertible into beds (with the exception of those classifiable as garden seats or camping equipment); (5) seats of cane, osier, bamboo or similar materials; (6) other seats with wooden frames (with the exception of seats of a kind used for aircraft or motor vehicles); (7) furniture (other than seats) of wood (with the exception of (i) medical, surgical, dental or veterinary furniture; and (ii) barbers’ chairs and similar chairs, having rotating as well as both reclining and elevating movements); or (8) furniture (other than seats) of materials other than wood, metal, or plastics (e.g., furniture of cane, osier, bamboo or similar materials). The aforementioned imported unassembled articles are currently classified under the following Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheadings: 4418.10, 4418.20, 9401.30, 9401.40, 9401.51, 9401.59, 9401.61, 9401.69, 9403.30, 9403.40, 9403.50, 9403.60, 9403.81 or 9403.89. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are steel nails that meet the specifications of Type I, Style 20 nails as identified in Tables 29 through 33 of ASTM Standard F1667 (2013 revision). Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are nails suitable for use in powder-actuated hand tools, whether or not threaded, which are currently classified under HTSUS subheadings 7317.00.20.00 and 7317.00.30.00. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are nails having a case hardness greater than or equal to 50 on the Rockwell Hardness C scale (HRC), a carbon content greater than or equal to 0.5 percent, a round head, a secondary reduced-diameter raised head section, a centered shank, and a smooth symmetrical point, suitable for use in gas- actuated hand tools. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are corrugated nails. A corrugated nail is made up of a small strip of corrugated steel with sharp points on one side. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are thumb tacks, which are currently classified under HTSUS subheading 7317.00.10.00. Certain steel nails subject to this investigation are currently classified under HTSUS subheadings 7317.00.55.02, 7317.00.55.03, 7317.00.55.05, 7317.00.55.07, 7317.00.55.08, 7317.00.55.11, 7317.00.55.18, 7317.00.55.19, 7317.00.55.20, 7317.00.55.30, 7317.00.55.40, 7317.00.55.50, 7317.00.55.60, 7317.00.55.70, 7317.00.55.80, 7317.00.55.90, 7317.00.65.30, 7317.00.65.60 and 7317.00.75.00. Certain steel nails subject to this investigation also may be classified under HTSUS subheading 8206.00.00.00 or other HTSUS subheadings. While the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of this investigation is dispositive. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:19 May 21, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\22MYN1.SGM 22MYN1 asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 29625Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 99 / Friday, May 22, 2015 / Notices Appendix II Contents of the Accompanying Final Issue and Decision Memorandum I. Summary II. Background III. Period of Investigation IV. Scope of the Investigation V. Scope Comments VI. Discussion of Comments Comment 1: Application of Adverse Facts Available to Mandatory Respondents VII. Recommendation [FR Doc. 2015–12254 Filed 5–21–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Institute of Standards and Technology Open Meeting of the Information Security and Privacy Advisory Board AGENCY : National Institute of Standards and Technology, Commerce. ACTION : Notice. SUMMARY : The Information Security and Privacy Advisory Board (ISPAB) will meet Wednesday, June 10, 2015, from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Thursday, June 11 2015, from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, and Friday, June 12, 2015, from 8:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time. All sessions will be open to the public. DATES : The meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 10, 2015, from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Thursday, June 11, 2015, from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, and Friday, June 12, 2015, from 8:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time. ADDRESSES : The meeting will take place at the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE), 9600 Gudelsky Drive, Room B–105, Rockville, Maryland 20850. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Annie Sokol, Information Technology Laboratory, National Institute of Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 8930, Gaithersburg, MD 20899–8930, telephone: (301) 975–2006, or by email at: annie.sokol@nist.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, 5 U.S.C. App., notice is hereby given that the Information Security and Privacy Advisory Board (ISPAB) will meet Wednesday, June 10, 2015, from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Thursday, June 11, 2015, from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, and Friday, June 12, 2015, from 8:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time. All sessions will be open to the public. The ISPAB is authorized by 15 U.S.C. 278g–4, as amended, and advises the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on information security and privacy issues pertaining to Federal government information systems, including thorough review of proposed standards and guidelines developed by NIST. Details regarding the ISPAB’s activities are available at http:// csrc.nist.gov/groups/SMA/ispab/ index.html. The agenda is expected to include the following items: —Presentation from National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE), —Updates from Deputy Undersecretary for Cybersecurity and Communications, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, —Updates on OMB Circular No. A–130 Revised, Management of Federal Information Resources, —Updates from Deputy Chief Technology Officer, the White House, —Discussion on data security and privacy (auto-manufacturer communication and usability) with National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA), —Presentation from Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on information collection, —Presentation on Quantum Cybersecurity, —Discussion on Data Breach and Supply Chain Security, —Discussion on Executive Order 13694—Blocking the Property of Certain Persons Engaging in Significant Malicious Cyber-enabled Activities, —Discussion on Executive Order 13691—Promoting Private Sector Cybersecurity Information Sharing, —Panel presentation—Inspector General (IG) Reporting on Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), —Presentation on the Communication Security, Reliability and Interoperability Council (CSRIC) Report on the Cybersecurity Framework, and —Updates on NIST Computer Security Division. Note that agenda items may change without notice. The final agenda will be posted on the Web site indicated above. Seating will be available for the public and media. Although pre-registration is not required to attend this meeting, all attendees must sign-in to obtain site access. Public Participation: The ISPAB agenda will include a period of time, not to exceed thirty minutes, for oral comments from the public (Friday, June 12, 2015, between 10:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.). Speakers will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis. Each speaker will be limited to five minutes. Questions from the public will not be considered during this period. Members of the public who are interested in speaking are requested to contact Annie Sokol at the contact information indicated in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice. Speakers who wish to expand upon their oral statements, those who had wished to speak but could not be accommodated on the agenda, and those who were unable to attend in person are invited to submit written statements. In addition, written statements are invited and may be submitted to the ISPAB at any time. All written statements should be directed to the ISPAB Secretariat, Information Technology Laboratory, 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 8930, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD 20899–8930. Kevin Kimball, Chief of Staff. [FR Doc. 2015–12424 Filed 5–21–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–13–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Institute of Standards and Technology National Construction Safety Team Advisory Committee Meeting AGENCY : National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), United States Department of Commerce. ACTION : Notice of Open Federal Advisory Committee Meeting. SUMMARY : The National Construction Safety Team (NCST) Advisory Committee (Committee), will hold a meeting via teleconference on Thursday, July 2, 2015 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the NCST Advisory Committee’s draft annual report to Congress. A copy of the draft report will be posted prior to the meeting on the NCST Advisory Committee’s Web site at http:// www.nist.gov/el/disasterstudies/ncst/ index.cfm. Interested members of the public will be able to participate in the meeting from remote locations by calling into a central phone number. DATES : The NCST Advisory Committee will hold a meeting via teleconference on Thursday, July 2, 2015 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:19 May 21, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\22MYN1.SGM 22MYN1 asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── === Determination – AD – Final - Oman === 28972 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 97 / Wednesday, May 20, 2015 / Notices 1 See Certain Steel Nails From the Sultanate of Oman: Affirmative Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Postponement of Final Determination, 79 FR 78034 (December 29, 2014) (‘‘Preliminary Determination’’). 2 See Memorandum to Christian Marsh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations, from Abdelali Elouaradia, Acting Office Director for Enforcement and Compliance (Office VI), ‘‘Certain Steel Nails from the Sultanate of Oman: Issues and Decision Memorandum for the Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value’’ (Issues and Decision Memorandum), dated concurrently with this determination and hereby adopted by this notice. 3 See Memorandum to the File from Lilit Astvatsatrian, International Trade Compliance Analyst, ‘‘Analysis Memorandum for the Final Determination of the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Certain Steel Nails from the Sultanate of Oman: Oman Fasteners, LLC,’’ dated concurrently with this determination (‘‘Final Analysis Memorandum’’), at pages 1–2 and Attachment 1; see also Verification of the Sales Questionnaire Responses of Oman Fasteners, LLC: Antidumping Duty Investigation of Certain Steel Nails from the Sultanate of Oman, dated February 27, 2015 (‘‘Verification Report’’), at page 2 and Exhibit 1. 4 See Final Analysis Memorandum, at page 2 and Attachment 1 and IDM, at Comment 3. 5 See Final Analysis Memorandum, at page 2 and Attachment 1 and IDM, at Comment 5. 6 See Final Analysis Memorandum, at page 2 and Attachment 1; IDM, at Comment 4, and Verification Report, at Exhibits VE–VIII.A–D and VE–VIII.F–G. 7 See Memorandum to the File from Robert B. Greger, Verification of Oman Fasteners LLC in the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Certain Steel Nails from the Sultanate of Oman, dated February 18, 2015 at page 2. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–523–808] Certain Steel Nails From the Sultanate of Oman: 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 imports of certain steel nails (‘‘nails’’) from the Sultanate of Oman (‘‘Oman’’) are being 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 dumping margins of sales at LTFV are listed below in the section entitled ‘‘Final Determination Margins.’’ DATES : Effective Date: May 20, 2015. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lilit Astvatsatrian, AD/CVD Operations, Office IV, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–6412. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Background On December 29, 2014, the Department published in the Federal Register the preliminary determination in the LTFV investigation of nails from Oman. 1 In the Preliminary Determination, we postponed the final determination until no later than 135 days after the publication of the Preliminary Determination in accordance with section 735(a)(2)(A) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.210(b)(2)(ii) and invited parties to comment on our Preliminary Determination. The following events have occurred since the Preliminary Determination. Between January 19, 2015 and January 29, 2015, the Department conducted sales and cost verifications of the mandatory respondent, Oman Fasteners, LLC (‘‘Oman Fasteners’’). On March 10, 2015, Mid Continent Steel & Wire, Inc. (‘‘Petitioner’’), Oman Fasteners, and Overseas International Steel Industry, LLC (‘‘OISI’’), an interested party, submitted case briefs. On March 18, 2015, Petitioner, Oman Fasteners, and OISI submitted rebuttal briefs. On April 16, 2015, the Department held a public hearing. Period of Investigation The period of investigation (‘‘POI’’) is April 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014. Scope of the Investigation The product covered by this investigation is certain steel nails from Oman. For a full description of the scope of the investigation, see Appendix I to this notice. Since the Preliminary Determination, several interested parties (i.e., IKEA Supply AG, The Home Depot, Target Corporation, and Petitioner) commented on the scope of these investigations. The Department reviewed these comments and made certain changes. For further discussion, see the Issues and Decision Memorandum.2 The scope in Appendix I reflects all modifications to the scope made by the Department for this final determination. Verification As provided in section 782(i) of the Act, in January 2015, we verified the sales and cost information submitted by Oman Fasteners 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 Oman Fasteners. 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 accompanying this notice, and which is hereby adopted by this notice. A list of the issues raised and to which the Department responded 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 (ACCESS). ACCESS is available to registered users at http:// access.trade.gov. The Issues and Decision memorandum 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. The signed and electronic versions of the Issues and Decision Memorandum are identical in content. Changes to the Margin Calculations Since the Preliminary Determination • We updated Oman Fasteners’ reported sales quantity as a result of minor corrections and findings at the verification.3 • We corrected the misspelled name of a variable in the U.S. sales database which was used in the calculation of the freight revenue cap. 4 • We excluded a sale with a sale date prior to the beginning of the POI. 5 • We updated the shipment dates and the U.S. credit expense for certain sales as a result of findings at the verification.6 • We adjusted the reported total cost of manufacturing of each control number to reflect the revised per-unit scrap offset identified at the cost verification. 7 Final Determination Margins The Department determines that the following weighted-average dumping margins exist for the period April 1, 2013, through March 31, 2014: Exporter or producer Weighted- average dumping margin (percent) Oman Fasteners, LLC ................ 9.10 All Others .................................... 9.10 All Others Rate Section 735(c)(5)(A) of the Act provides that the estimated ‘‘all others’’ rate shall be an amount equal to the VerDate Sep<11>2014 23:50 May 19, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\20MYN1.SGM 20MYN1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 28973Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 97 / Wednesday, May 20, 2015 / Notices 8 The shaft length of certain steel nails with flat heads or parallel shoulders under the head shall be measured from under the head or shoulder to the tip of the point. The shaft length of all other certain steel nails shall be measured overall. weighted average of the estimated weighted-average dumping margins established for exporters and producers individually investigated, excluding any zero or de minimis margins, and any margins determined entirely under section 776 of the Act. We based our calculation of the ‘‘all others’’ rate on the margin calculated for Oman Fasteners, the only mandatory respondent in this investigation. Disclosure We will disclose to parties in this proceeding the calculations performed for this final determination within five days of the date of public announcement of our final determination, in accordance with 19 CFR 351.224(b). Continuation of Suspension of Liquidation Pursuant to 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 entries of certain steel nails from Oman which were entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after December 29, 2014, the date of publication of the Preliminary Determination. We also will instruct CBP to require a cash deposit equal to the weighted-average amount by which normal value exceeds U.S. price, as follows: (1) The cash deposit rate for Oman Fasteners will be equal to the estimated weighted-average dumping margin determined in this final determination; (2) if the exporter is not a firm identified in this investigation but the producer is, the cash deposit rate will be equal to the estimated weighted-average dumping margin established for the producer of the subject merchandise; and (3) the cash deposit rate for all other producers or exporters will be 9.10 percent. These suspension of liquidation instructions will remain in effect until further notice. International Trade Commission Notification In accordance with section 735(d) of the Act, we will notify the U.S. International Trade Commission (‘‘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 the subject merchandise. If the ITC determines that such injury exists, 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 will serve 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 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. Notification to Interested Parties We are issuing and publishing this determination and notice in accordance with sections 735(d) and 777(i) of the Act. Dated: May 13, 2015. Christian Marsh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations. Appendix I—Scope of the Investigation The merchandise covered by this investigation is certain steel nails having a nominal shaft length not exceeding 12 inches.8 Certain steel nails include, but are not limited to, nails made from round wire and nails that are cut from flat-rolled steel. Certain steel nails may be of one piece construction or constructed of two or more pieces. Certain steel nails may be produced from any type of steel, and may have any type of surface finish, head type, shank, point type and shaft diameter. Finishes include, but are not limited to, coating in vinyl, zinc (galvanized, including but not limited to electroplating or hot dipping one or more times), phosphate, cement, and paint. Certain steel nails may have one or more surface finishes. Head styles include, but are not limited to, flat, projection, cupped, oval, brad, headless, double, countersunk, and sinker. Shank styles include, but are not limited to, smooth, barbed, screw threaded, ring shank and fluted. Screw-threaded nails subject to this proceeding are driven using direct force and not by turning the nail using a tool that engages with the head. Point styles include, but are not limited to, diamond, needle, chisel and blunt or no point. Certain steel nails may be sold in bulk, or they may be collated in any manner using any material. Excluded from the scope of this investigation are certain steel nails packaged in combination with one or more non-subject articles, if the total number of nails of all types, in aggregate regardless of size, is less than 25. If packaged in combination with one or more non-subject articles, certain steel nails remain subject merchandise if the total number of nails of all types, in aggregate regardless of size, is equal to or greater than 25, unless otherwise excluded based on the other exclusions below. Also excluded from the scope are certain steel nails with a nominal shaft length of one inch or less that are (a) a component of an unassembled article, (b) the total number of nails is sixty (60) or less, and (c) the imported unassembled article falls into one of the following eight groupings: (1) Builders’ joinery and carpentry of wood that are classifiable as windows, French-windows and their frames; (2) builders’ joinery and carpentry of wood that are classifiable as doors and their frames and thresholds; (3) swivel seats with variable height adjustment; (4) seats that are convertible into beds (with the exception of those classifiable as garden seats or camping equipment); (5) seats of cane, osier, bamboo or similar materials; (6) other seats with wooden frames (with the exception of seats of a kind used for aircraft or motor vehicles); (7) furniture (other than seats) of wood (with the exception of (i) medical, surgical, dental or veterinary furniture; and ii) barbers’ chairs and similar chairs, having rotating as well as both reclining and elevating movements); or (8) furniture (other than seats) of materials other than wood, metal, or plastics (e.g., furniture of cane, osier, bamboo or similar materials). The aforementioned imported unassembled articles are currently classified under the following Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheadings: 4418.10, 4418.20, 9401.30, 9401.40, 9401.51, 9401.59, 9401.61, 9401.69, 9403.30, 9403.40, 9403.50, 9403.60, 9403.81 or 9403.89. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are steel nails that meet the specifications of Type I, Style 20 nails as identified in Tables 29 through 33 of ASTM Standard F1667 (2013 revision). Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are nails suitable for use in powder-actuated hand tools, whether or not threaded, which are currently classified under HTSUS subheadings 7317.00.20.00 and 7317.00.30.00. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are nails having a case hardness greater than or equal to 50 on the Rockwell Hardness C scale (HRC), a carbon content greater than or equal to 0.5 percent, a round head, a secondary reduced-diameter raised head section, a centered shank, and a smooth symmetrical point, suitable for use in gas- actuated hand tools. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are corrugated nails. A corrugated nail is made up of a small strip of corrugated steel with sharp points on one side. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are thumb tacks, which are currently classified under HTSUS subheading 7317.00.10.00. Certain steel nails subject to this investigation are currently classified under VerDate Sep<11>2014 23:50 May 19, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\20MYN1.SGM 20MYN1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 28974 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 97 / Wednesday, May 20, 2015 / Notices HTSUS subheadings 7317.00.55.02, 7317.00.55.03, 7317.00.55.05, 7317.00.55.07, 7317.00.55.08, 7317.00.55.11, 7317.00.55.18, 7317.00.55.19, 7317.00.55.20, 7317.00.55.30, 7317.00.55.40, 7317.00.55.50, 7317.00.55.60, 7317.00.55.70, 7317.00.55.80, 7317.00.55.90, 7317.00.65.30, 7317.00.65.60 and 7317.00.75.00. Certain steel nails subject to this investigation also may be classified under HTSUS subheading 8206.00.00.00 or other HTSUS subheadings. While the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of this investigation is dispositive. Appendix II—List of Topics in the Issues and Decision Memorandum I. Summary II. Background III. Scope of the Investigation IV. Scope Comments V. Discussion of the Issues VI. Recommendation [FR Doc. 2015–12248 Filed 5–19–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Institute of Standards and Technology Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Student Information System (SIS) AGENCY : National Institute of Standards and Technology, Commerce. ACTION : Notice. SUMMARY : The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES : Written comments must be submitted on or before July 20, 2015. ADDRESSES : Direct all written comments to Jennifer Jessup, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6616, 14th and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at JJessup@doc.gov). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should be directed to Kristen Gilbert, Office of Human Resources Management, NIST, 100 Bureau Dr., Mail Stop 1720, Gaithersburg, MD 20899–1080; 301– 975–3001; kristen.gilbert@nist.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : I. Abstract The Student Information System (SIS) is designed to collect on-line applications from students for NIST programs such as the Student Volunteer Program (SVP) and Summer High School Intern Program (SHIP). The purpose of the application is to obtain information needed to evaluate applicant qualifications for potential positions. The Student Information System is an online application which collects basic biographical information about the student. The application contains four sections. The first section collects personal information to include name, address, phone, email, program selection, work availability, and location preferences. The second section collects work and volunteer experience including start and end date, hours worked, name and address of employer, supervisor’s contact information, job description, and job-related skills. The third section collects any special training, knowledge, skill, ability, and/ or publications that demonstrate the applicant’s skill sets to perform a position. The fourth section collects education information to include current enrollment, name and address of the educational institution, grade point average, and expected date of program completion. II. Method of Collection The information is collected via NIST’s on-line Student Information System. III. Data OMB Control Number: 0693–XXXX. Form Number(s): None. Type of Review: New collection. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Number of Respondents: 400. Estimated Time per Response: 45 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 300 hours. Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0. IV. Request for Comments Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden (including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information collection; they also will become a matter of public record. Dated: May 15, 2015. Glenna Mickelson, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. 2015–12175 Filed 5–19–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–13–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Annual Economic Survey of Federal Gulf and South Atlantic Shrimp Permit Holders AGENCY : National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION : Notice. SUMMARY : The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES : Written comments must be submitted on or before July 20, 2015. ADDRESSES : Direct all written comments to Jennifer Jessup, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6616, 14th and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at JJessup@doc.gov). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should be directed to Christopher Liese, Industry Economist, SEFSC, NMFS, 75 Virginia Beach Drive, Miami FL 33149, (305) 365–4109 or Christopher.Liese@ noaa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : I. Abstract This request is for revision and extension of a currently approved information collection. NOAA Fisheries, Southeast Fisheries Science Center, annually collects VerDate Sep<11>2014 23:50 May 19, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\20MYN1.SGM 20MYN1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── === Determination – AD – Final - South Korea === 28955Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 97 / Wednesday, May 20, 2015 / Notices 1 See Certain Steel Nails From the Republic of Korea: Affirmative Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Postponement of Final Determination, 79 FR 78051 (December 29, 2014) (Preliminary Determination). Jim Chu, with a last known address of 1530 Silver Rain Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765, and when acting for or on his behalf, his successors, assigns, employees, agents or representatives (the ‘‘Denied Person’’), may not, directly or indirectly, participate in any way in any transaction involving any commodity, software or technology (hereinafter collectively referred to as ‘‘item’’) exported or to be exported from the United States that is subject to the Regulations, including, but not limited to: A. Applying for, obtaining, or using any license, License Exception, or export control document; B. Carrying on negotiations concerning, or ordering, buying, receiving, using, selling, delivering, storing, disposing of, forwarding, transporting, financing, or otherwise servicing in any way, any transaction involving any item exported or to be exported from the United States that is subject to the Regulations, or in any other activity subject to the Regulations; or C. Benefitting in any way from any transaction involving any item exported or to be exported from the United States that is subject to the Regulations, or in any other activity subject to the Regulations. Second, no person may, directly or indirectly, do any of the following: A. Export or reexport to or on behalf of the Denied Person any item subject to the Regulations; B. Take any action that facilitates the acquisition or attempted acquisition by the Denied Person of the ownership, possession, or control of any item subject to the Regulations that has been or will be exported from the United States, including financing or other support activities related to a transaction whereby the Denied Person acquires or attempts to acquire such ownership, possession or control; C. Take any action to acquire from or to facilitate the acquisition or attempted acquisition from the Denied Person of any item subject to the Regulations that has been exported from the United States; D. Obtain from the Denied Person in the United States any item subject to the Regulations with knowledge or reason to know that the item will be, or is intended to be, exported from the United States; or E. Engage in any transaction to service any item subject to the Regulations that has been or will be exported from the United States and which is owned, possessed or controlled by the Denied Person, or service any item, of whatever origin, that is owned, possessed or controlled by the Denied Person if such service involves the use of any item subject to the Regulations that has been or will be exported from the United States. For purposes of this paragraph, servicing means installation, maintenance, repair, modification or testing. Third, after notice and opportunity for comment as provided in Section 766.23 of the Regulations, any other person, firm, corporation, or business organization related to Chu by ownership, control, position of responsibility, affiliation, or other connection in the conduct of trade or business may also be made subject to the provisions of this Order in order to prevent evasion of this Order. Fourth, in accordance with Part 756 of the Regulations, Chu may file an appeal of this Order with the Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security. The appeal must be filed within 45 days from the date of this Order and must comply with the provisions of Part 756 of the Regulations. Fifth, a copy of this Order shall be delivered to the Chu. This Order shall be published in the Federal Register. Sixth, this Order is effective immediately and shall remain in effect until August 25, 2024. Issued this 13 day of May, 2015. Karen H. Nies-Vogel, Director, Office of Exporter Services. [FR Doc. 2015–12194 Filed 5–19–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–580–874] Certain Steel Nails From the Republic of Korea: 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 imports of certain steel nails (‘‘nails’’) from the Republic of Korea (‘‘Korea’’) are being 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 dumping margins of sales at LTFV are listed below in the section entitled ‘‘Final Determination Margins.’’ DATES : Effective Date: May 20, 2015. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Krisha Hill or Drew Jackson, AD/CVD Operations, Office IV, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–4037 or (202) 482– 4406, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Background On December 29, 2014, the Department published in the Federal Register the preliminary determination in the LTFV investigation of nails from Korea. 1 In the Preliminary Determination, we postponed the final determination until no later than 135 days after the date of publication of the Preliminary Determination in accordance with section 735(a)(2)(A) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.210(b)(2)(ii) and invited parties to comment on our Preliminary Determination. The following events have occurred since the Preliminary Determination. Between January 6, 2015, and February 13, 2015, the Department conducted sales and cost verifications of both respondents, Jinheung Steel Corporation (‘‘Jinheung Steel’’) and Daejin Steel (‘‘Daejin’’), as well as the sales verification of Jinheung Steel’s affiliate, Illinois Tool Works Inc. (‘‘ITW’’). On January 28, 2015, Jinheung Steel requested a hearing. On March 27, 2015, Jinheung Steel, Daejin, ITW, and Mid Continent Steel & Wire, Inc. (‘‘Petitioner’’) submitted case briefs. On April 2, 2015, Daejin and Petitioner submitted rebuttal case briefs. On April 8, 2015, Jinheung Steel withdrew its hearing request. No hearing was held in this investigation. Period of Investigation The period of investigation (‘‘POI’’) is April 1, 2013, through March 31, 2014. Scope of the Investigation The product covered by this investigation is certain steel nails from Malaysia. For a full description of the scope of the investigation, see Appendix I to this notice. Since the Preliminary Determination, several interested parties (i.e., IKEA Supply AG, The Home Depot, Target Corporation, and Petitioner) commented on the scope of these investigations. The Department reviewed these comments and made certain changes. For further discussion, see the Issues and Decision VerDate Sep<11>2014 23:50 May 19, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\20MYN1.SGM 20MYN1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 28956 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 97 / Wednesday, May 20, 2015 / Notices 2 See Memorandum to Christian Marsh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations, from Howard Smith, Acting Office Director, Enforcement and Compliance, Office IV, regarding ‘‘Certain Steel Nails From the Republic of Korea: Issues and Decision Memorandum for the Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value’’ (Issues and Decision Memorandum), dated concurrently with this determination and hereby adopted by this notice. 3 See Memorandum to the File from Robert Bolling and Drew Jackson, AD/CVD Operations, Office IV, through Charles Riggle, Senior International Trade Compliance Analyst, AD/CVD Operations, Office IV, regarding ‘‘Verification of the Sales Questionnaire Responses of Illinois Tool Works: Antidumping Duty Investigation of Certain Steel Nails from Korea’’ (March 10, 2015); see also Memorandum to the File from Drew Jackson and Krisha Hill, AD/CVD Operations, Office IV, through Robert Bolling, Program Manager, AD/CVD Operations, Office IV, regarding ‘‘Verification of the Sales Questionnaire Responses of Daejin Steel: Antidumping Duty Investigation of Certain Steel Nails from the Republic of Korea’’ (March 11, 2015); see also Memorandum to the File from Ji Young Oh and Kristin Case, Senior Accountants, through Taija Slaughter, Lead Accountant, and Neal M. Halper, Office Director, regarding ‘‘Verification of the Cost Response of Daejin Steel Company in the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Certain Steel Nails from Korea’’ (March 12, 2015); see also Memorandum to the File from Ji Young Oh and Kristin Case, Senior Accountants, through Taija Slaughter, Lead Accountant, and Neal M. Halper, Office Director, regarding ‘‘Verification of the Cost Response of Jinheung Steel Corporation in the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Certain Steel Nails from the Republic of Korea’’ (March 12, 2015); see also Memorandum to the File from Drew Jackson and Krisha Hill, AD/CVD Operations, Office IV, through Robert Bolling, Program Manager, AD/CVD Operations, Office IV, regarding ‘‘Verification of the Sales Questionnaire Responses of Jinheung Steel Corporation: Antidumping Duty Investigation of Certain Steel Nails from the Republic of Korea’’ (March 19, 2015). 4 See Issues and Decision Memorandum. 5 See Letter from Daejin to the Department, regarding ‘‘Certain Steel Nails from Korea; Submission of Daejin Steel Company’s Revised U.S. Sales Database,’’ dated March 26, 2015. 6 See Issues and Decision Memorandum at comment 1; see also Memorandum from Krisha Hill, International Trade Compliance Analyst, to Robert Bolling, Program Manager, regarding ‘‘Analysis Memorandum for the Final Determination of the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Certain Steel Nails from the Republic of Korea: Daejin Steel,’’ dated May 13, 2015. 7 See Issues and Decision Memorandum at comment 4; see also Memorandum from Ji Young Oh, Senior Accountant, to Neal M. Halper, Director, Office of Accounting, regarding ‘‘Cost of Production and Constructed Value Calculation Adjustments for the Final Determination—Daejin Steel,’’ dated May 13, 2015 (‘‘Daejin Steel Cost Calculation Memorandum’’). 8 See Issues and Decision Memorandum at comment 3; see also Daejin Steel Cost Calculation Memorandum. 9 See Issues and Decision Memorandum at comment 5; see also Memorandum to The File from Drew Jackson, International Trade Analyst, AD/ CVD Operations Office IV through Robert Bolling, Program Manager, AD/CVD Operations Office IV, regarding ‘‘Analysis Memorandum for the Final Determination of the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Certain Steel Nails from the Republic of Korea: Jinheung Steel Corporation and Affiliates’’ dated May 13, 2015 (‘‘Jinheung Steel Analysis Memorandum’’). 10 See Letter from Jinheung Steel to the Department, regarding ‘‘Antidumping Investigation of Certain Steel Nails from Korea—Response of Jinheung Steel Corporation, Jinsco International Corporation, and Duo-Fast Korea Co., Ltd. to March 4 Request for Revised Cost Data Files,’’ dated March 9, 2015; see also Letter from Jinheung Steel to the Department, regarding ‘‘Antidumping Investigation of Certain Steel Nails from Korea—Response of Jinheung Steel Corporation, Jinsco International Corporation, and Duo-Fast Korea Co., Ltd. to March 20 Request for Revised Sales Data Files,’’ dated March 23, 2015; see also Letter from ITW to the Department, regarding ‘‘Certain Steel Nails from Korea: Revised U.S. Sales Databases of Illinois Tool Works Inc.,’’ dated March 23, 2015. 11 See Jinheung Steel Analysis Memorandum. 12 See Jinheung Steel Analysis Memorandum. 13 See Issues and Decision Memorandum at comment 8; see also Jinheung Steel Analysis Memorandum; see also Memorandum to the File regarding ‘‘Cost of Production and Constructed Value Calculation Adjustments for the Final Determination—Jinheung Steel Corporation,’’ dated May 13, 2015 (‘‘Jinheung Steel Cost Calculation Memorandum’’). 14 See Jinheung Steel Analysis Memo; see also Jinheung Steel Cost Calculation Memorandum. 15 See Issues and Decision Memorandum at comment 9; see also Jinheung Steel Analysis Memo and Jinheung Steel Cost Calculation Memorandum. Memorandum. 2 The scope in Appendix I reflects all modifications to the scope made by the Department for this final determination. Verification As provided in section 782(i) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.307(b)(1)(i), from January 2015 through February 2015, we verified the sales and cost information submitted by Jinheung Steel and Daejin, as well as sales information submitted by ITW, 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 Jinheung Steel, Daejin, and ITW. 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 accompanying this notice, and which is hereby adopted by this notice. 4 A list of the issues raised and to which the Department responded 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 (‘‘ACCESS’’). ACCESS is available to registered users at http:// access.trade.gov. The memorandum 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. The signed and electronic versions of the Issues and Decision Memorandum are identical in content. Changes to the Margin Calculations Since the Preliminary Determination Based on a review of the record and comments received from interested parties regarding our Preliminary Determination, we made the following changes to the margin calculations for Jinheung Steel and Daejin: For Daejin: • We used an updated sales database submitted by Daejin which reflects minor corrections and findings from the sales verification.5 • We adjusted U.S. price for domestic brokerage and handling charges incurred in U.S. dollars (‘‘DBROK2U’’).6 • We used Jinheung Steel’s business proprietary home market financial information as the data source to calculate Daejin’s CV profit and selling expense. 7 • We corrected the programming error related to the calculation of total cost of manufacturing (‘‘TOTCOM’’) for certain control numbers (‘‘CONNUMs’’). 8 For Jinheung Steel: • We assigned a single manufacturer code to all home-market and U.S. sales based on our determination to treat Jinheung Steel, Duo-Fast Korea Co. Ltd. (‘‘DFK’’), and Jinsco International Corporation (‘‘Jinsco’’) as a single entity. 9 • We used updated sales and cost databases submitted by Jinheung Steel and ITW, which reflect minor corrections presented during the verification of these companies. 10 • We revised certain reported product characteristics to reflect changes found during verification of ITW’s response. 11 • We disallowed Jinheung Steel’s duty drawback offset.12 • We adjusted Jinheung Steel’s reported scrap offset.13 • We recalculated Jinheung Steel’s general and administrative and financial expenses so that they reflect our adjustment to Jinheung Steel’s reported scrap offset.14 • We reversed an adjustment to Jinheung Steel’s reported costs involving work in process that we made at the Preliminary Determination.15 Final Determination Margins The Department determines that the following weighted-average dumping margins exist for the period April 1, 2013, through March 31, 2014: VerDate Sep<11>2014 23:50 May 19, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\20MYN1.SGM 20MYN1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 28957Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 97 / Wednesday, May 20, 2015 / Notices 16 The shaft length of certain steel nails with flat heads or parallel shoulders under the head shall be measured from under the head or shoulder to the tip of the point. The shaft length of all other certain steel nails shall be measured overall. Exporter or producer Weighted- average dumping margin (percent) Daejin Steel ................................ 11.80 Jinheung Steel Corporation ........ 0.00 Duo-Fast Korea Co., Ltd Jinsco International Corporation All Others .................................... 11.80 All Others Rate 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 estimated weighted-average dumping margins established for exporters and producers individually investigated, excluding any zero or de minimis margins, and any margins determined entirely under section 776 of the Act. The weighted- average margin for exporters and producers individually investigated that meets these criteria is that of Daejin. Therefore, the All-Others rate is the rate calculated for Daejin, as indicated in the ‘‘Final Determination Margins’’ section above. Disclosure We will disclose to parties in this proceeding the calculations performed for this final determination within five days of the date of public announcement of our final determination, in accordance with 19 CFR 351.224(b). Suspension of Liquidation Pursuant to 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 of entries of certain steel nails from Korea, except as noted below, which were entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after December 29, 2014, the date of publication of the Preliminary Determination. For the Jinheung Steel Single Entity, which includes Jinheung Steel, Duo-Fast Korea Co., Ltd., and Jinsco International Corporation, because this entity’s estimated weighted-average final dumping margin is zero, we are directing CBP to terminate suspension of liquidation of entries of certain steel nails produced and exported by this entity. Pursuant to CFR 351.210(d), we will instruct CBP to require a cash deposit equal to the weighted-average amount by which normal value exceeds U.S. price, as follows: (1) The rate for Daejin will be the rate we determined in this final determination; (2) if the exporter is not a firm identified in this investigation but the producer is, the rate will be the rate established for the producer of the subject merchandise; and (3) the rate for all other producers or exporters will be 11.80 percent. These suspension of liquidation instructions will remain in effect until further notice. International Trade Commission Notification In accordance with section 735(d) of the Act, we notified the U.S. International Trade Commission (‘‘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 the subject merchandise. If the ITC determines that such injury exists, the Department will issue an antidumping duty order directing CBP to assess, upon further instruction by the Department, antidumping duties on appropriate 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 will serve 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 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. Notification to Interested Parties We are issuing and publishing this determination and notice in accordance with sections 735(d) and 777(i)(1) of the Act. Dated: May 13, 2015. Christian Marsh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations. Appendix I—Scope of the Investigation The merchandise covered by this investigation is certain steel nails having a nominal shaft length not exceeding 12 inches.16 Certain steel nails include, but are not limited to, nails made from round wire and nails that are cut from flat-rolled steel. Certain steel nails may be of one piece construction or constructed of two or more pieces. Certain steel nails may be produced from any type of steel, and may have any type of surface finish, head type, shank, point type and shaft diameter. Finishes include, but are not limited to, coating in vinyl, zinc (galvanized, including but not limited to electroplating or hot dipping one or more times), phosphate, cement, and paint. Certain steel nails may have one or more surface finishes. Head styles include, but are not limited to, flat, projection, cupped, oval, brad, headless, double, countersunk, and sinker. Shank styles include, but are not limited to, smooth, barbed, screw threaded, ring shank and fluted. Screw-threaded nails subject to this proceeding are driven using direct force and not by turning the nail using a tool that engages with the head. Point styles include, but are not limited to, diamond, needle, chisel and blunt or no point. Certain steel nails may be sold in bulk, or they may be collated in any manner using any material. Excluded from the scope of this investigation are certain steel nails packaged in combination with one or more non-subject articles, if the total number of nails of all types, in aggregate regardless of size, is less than 25. If packaged in combination with one or more non-subject articles, certain steel nails remain subject merchandise if the total number of nails of all types, in aggregate regardless of size, is equal to or greater than 25, unless otherwise excluded based on the other exclusions below. Also excluded from the scope are certain steel nails with a nominal shaft length of one inch or less that are (a) a component of an unassembled article, (b) the total number of nails is sixty (60) or less, and (c) the imported unassembled article falls into one of the following eight groupings: 1) builders’ joinery and carpentry of wood that are classifiable as windows, French-windows and their frames; 2) builders’ joinery and carpentry of wood that are classifiable as doors and their frames and thresholds; 3) swivel seats with variable height adjustment; 4) seats that are convertible into beds (with the exception of those classifiable as garden seats or camping equipment); 5) seats of cane, osier, bamboo or similar materials; 6) other seats with wooden frames (with the exception of seats of a kind used for aircraft or motor vehicles); 7) furniture (other than seats) of wood (with the exception of i) medical, surgical, dental or veterinary furniture; and ii) barbers’ chairs and similar chairs, having rotating as well as both reclining and elevating movements); or 8) furniture (other than seats) of materials other than wood, metal, or plastics (e.g., furniture of cane, osier, bamboo or similar materials). The aforementioned imported unassembled articles are currently classified under the following Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheadings: 4418.10, 4418.20, 9401.30, 9401.40, 9401.51, 9401.59, 9401.61, 9401.69, 9403.30, 9403.40, 9403.50, 9403.60, 9403.81 or 9403.89. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are steel nails that meet the specifications of Type I, Style 20 nails as VerDate Sep<11>2014 23:50 May 19, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\20MYN1.SGM 20MYN1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 28958 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 97 / Wednesday, May 20, 2015 / Notices 1 See Certain Steel Nails from the Sultanate of Oman: Preliminary Negative Countervailing Duty Determination and Alignment of Final Countervailing Duty Determination with Final Antidumping Duty Determination, 79 FR 65178 (November 3, 2014) (Preliminary Determination). 2 See Memorandum to Christian Marsh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations, from Howard Smith, Acting Office Director for Enforcement and Compliance (Office IV) Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations, ‘‘Issues and Decision Memorandum for the Final Determination of the Countervailing Duty Investigation of Certain Steel Nails from the Sultanate of Oman’’ (Issues and Decision Memorandum), dated concurrently with this determination and hereby adopted by this notice. 3 Public versions of all business proprietary documents and all public documents are on file electronically via Enforcement and Compliance’s Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS). Access to ACCESS is available to registered users at http:// access.trade.gov and in the Department’s Central Records Unit, room 7046 of the main Department building. identified in Tables 29 through 33 of ASTM Standard F1667 (2013 revision). Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are nails suitable for use in powder-actuated hand tools, whether or not threaded, which are currently classified under HTSUS subheadings 7317.00.20.00 and 7317.00.30.00. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are nails having a case hardness greater than or equal to 50 on the Rockwell Hardness C scale (HRC), a carbon content greater than or equal to 0.5 percent, a round head, a secondary reduced-diameter raised head section, a centered shank, and a smooth symmetrical point, suitable for use in gas- actuated hand tools. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are corrugated nails. A corrugated nail is made up of a small strip of corrugated steel with sharp points on one side. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are thumb tacks, which are currently classified under HTSUS subheading 7317.00.10.00. Certain steel nails subject to this investigation are currently classified under HTSUS subheadings 7317.00.55.02, 7317.00.55.03, 7317.00.55.05, 7317.00.55.07, 7317.00.55.08, 7317.00.55.11, 7317.00.55.18, 7317.00.55.19, 7317.00.55.20, 7317.00.55.30, 7317.00.55.40, 7317.00.55.50, 7317.00.55.60, 7317.00.55.70, 7317.00.55.80, 7317.00.55.90, 7317.00.65.30, 7317.00.65.60 and 7317.00.75.00. Certain steel nails subject to this investigation also may be classified under HTSUS subheading 8206.00.00.00 or other HTSUS subheadings. While the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of this investigation is dispositive. Appendix II—List of Topics Discussed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum I. Summary II. Background III. Scope of the Investigation IV. Scope Comments V. Discussion of the Issues Issues Pertaining to Daejin: Comment 1: Domestic Brokerage and Handling Charges Incurred in U.S. Dollars Comment 2: Daejin’s Audited Financial Statements Comment 3: TOTCOM Calculation Error for Certain CONNUMs Comment 4: Constructed Value (‘‘CV’’) Profit for Daejin Issues Pertaining to Jinheung Steel: Comment 5: Cash Deposit Rate for Affiliated Companies Comment 6: Product Comparison Methodology Comment 7: Differential Pricing Analysis Comment 8: Steel Scrap Offset Comment 9: Change in Work-In-Process and Semi-Finished Goods Inventories VI. Recommendation [FR Doc. 2015–12257 Filed 5–19–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [C–523–809] Certain Steel Nails From the Sultanate of Oman: Final Negative Countervailing Duty Determination AGENCY : Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY : The Department of Commerce (the Department) determines that de minimis countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of certain steel nails (nails) from the Sultanate of Oman. The period of investigation is January 1, 2013, through December 31, 2013. DATES : Effective Date: May 20, 2015. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dana Mermelstein or Trisha Tran, 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) 482–1391 and (202) 482–4852, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Background Petitioner in this investigation is Mid Continent Steel & Wire, Inc. (Petitioner). This investigation covers 10 subsidy programs. In addition to the Government of the Sultanate of Oman (the GSO), the respondent in this investigation is Oman Fasteners LLC (Oman Fasteners). Case History The following events have occurred since we published the Preliminary Determination on November 3, 2014.1 We conducted verification of the GSO’s and Oman Fasteners’ questionnaire responses from January 11, 2015 through January 15, 2015, and issued verification reports on February 9, 2015 and February 13, 2015. Oman Fasteners, the GSO, and Petitioner submitted case briefs on February 26, 2015. Petitioner, Oman Fasteners, the GSO, and Overseas International Steel Industry, LLC (OISI) submitted rebuttal briefs on March 3, 2015. Scope of the Investigation The product covered by this investigation is certain steel nails from Sultanate of Oman. For a full description of the scope of the investigation, see Appendix I to this notice. Since the Preliminary Determination, several interested parties (i.e., IKEA Supply AG, The Home Depot, Target Corporation, and Petitioner) commented on the scope of these investigations. The Department reviewed these comments and made certain changes. For further discussion, see the Issues and Decision Memorandum.2 The scope in Appendix I reflects all modifications to the scope made by the Department for this final determination. Analysis of Subsidy Programs and Comments Received The subsidy programs under investigation and the issues raised in the case and rebuttal briefs by parties in this investigation are discussed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum, 3 which is concurrently dated with, and hereby adopted by, this notice. A list of topics discussed 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 ACCESS. In addition, a complete version of the Issues and Decision Memorandum can be accessed directly on the Internet at http:// enforcement.trade.gov/frn/index.html. The signed Issues and Decision Memorandum and the electronic version of the Issues and Decision Memorandum are identical in content. Final Determination The total estimated net countervailable subsidy rate is: Company Subsidy rate Oman Fasteners LLC 0.24 percent (de mini- mis) Because the total estimated net countervailable subsidy rate for the VerDate Sep<11>2014 23:50 May 19, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\20MYN1.SGM 20MYN1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── === Determination – CVD – Final - Vietnam === 28962 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 97 / Wednesday, May 20, 2015 / Notices 1 Certain Steel Nails From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination and Alignment of Final Countervailing Duty Determination With Final Antidumping Duty Determination, 79 FR 65184 (November 3, 2014) (Preliminary Determination) and accompanying Memorandum, ‘‘Decision Memorandum for the Preliminary Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigation of Certain Steel Nails from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam’’ (Preliminary Decision Memorandum). 2 See Memorandum to Christian Marsh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations from James Maeder, Office Director, Office I, ‘‘Decision Memorandum for the Final Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigation of Certain Steel Nails from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam’’ dated concurrently with this notice (Issues and Decision Memorandum). types, in aggregate regardless of size, is less than 25. If packaged in combination with one or more non-subject articles, certain steel nails remain subject merchandise if the total number of nails of all types, in aggregate regardless of size, is equal to or greater than 25, unless otherwise excluded based on the other exclusions below. Also excluded from the scope are certain steel nails with a nominal shaft length of one inch or less that are (a) a component of an unassembled article, (b) the total number of nails is sixty (60) or less, and (c) the imported unassembled article falls into one of the following eight groupings: (1) Builders’ joinery and carpentry of wood that are classifiable as windows, French-windows and their frames; (2) builders’ joinery and carpentry of wood that are classifiable as doors and their frames and thresholds; (3) swivel seats with variable height adjustment; (4) seats that are convertible into beds (with the exception of those classifiable as garden seats or camping equipment); (5) seats of cane, osier, bamboo or similar materials; (6) other seats with wooden frames (with the exception of seats of a kind used for aircraft or motor vehicles); (7) furniture (other than seats) of wood (with the exception of i) medical, surgical, dental or veterinary furniture; and ii) barbers’ chairs and similar chairs, having rotating as well as both reclining and elevating movements); or (8) furniture (other than seats) of materials other than wood, metal, or plastics (e.g., furniture of cane, osier, bamboo or similar materials). The aforementioned imported unassembled articles are currently classified under the following Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheadings: 4418.10, 4418.20, 9401.30, 9401.40, 9401.51, 9401.59, 9401.61, 9401.69, 9403.30, 9403.40, 9403.50, 9403.60, 9403.81 or 9403.89. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are steel nails that meet the specifications of Type I, Style 20 nails as identified in Tables 29 through 33 of ASTM Standard F1667 (2013 revision). Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are nails suitable for use in powder-actuated hand tools, whether or not threaded, which are currently classified under HTSUS subheadings 7317.00.20.00 and 7317.00.30.00. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are nails having a case hardness greater than or equal to 50 on the Rockwell Hardness C scale (HRC), a carbon content greater than or equal to 0.5 percent, a round head, a secondary reduced-diameter raised head section, a centered shank, and a smooth symmetrical point, suitable for use in gas- actuated hand tools. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are corrugated nails. A corrugated nail is made up of a small strip of corrugated steel with sharp points on one side. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are thumb tacks, which are currently classified under HTSUS subheading 7317.00.10.00. Certain steel nails subject to this investigation are currently classified under HTSUS subheadings 7317.00.55.02, 7317.00.55.03, 7317.00.55.05, 7317.00.55.07, 7317.00.55.08, 7317.00.55.11, 7317.00.55.18, 7317.00.55.19, 7317.00.55.20, 7317.00.55.30, 7317.00.55.40, 7317.00.55.50, 7317.00.55.60, 7317.00.55.70, 7317.00.55.80, 7317.00.55.90, 7317.00.65.30, 7317.00.65.60 and 7317.00.75.00. Certain steel nails subject to this investigation also may be classified under HTSUS subheading 8206.00.00.00 or other HTSUS subheadings. While the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of this investigation is dispositive. Appendix II List of Topics Discussed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum Case Issues: I. Summary II. General Issues III. Background IV. Scope of the Investigation V. Scope Comments VI. Discussion of the Issues VII. Conclusion General Issues Comment 1: Taiwan Nails CV Profit and the Use of Financial Statements Comment 2: The Department Should Rely on the Average-to-Average Methodology without Zeroing in the Final Determination Comment 3: The Department Should Determine that Quick Advance and PT are Affiliated with Their Respective Largest U.S. Customers Comment 4: Whether a Middleman Dumping Investigation is Warranted Comment 5: The Department’s Calculation of Constructed Value for PT and Quick Advance Comment 6: The Department’s Calculation of Surrogate Credit Expense Ratio Comment 7: The Department’s Calculation of Indirect and Direct Selling Expense Ratio to Categorize Chun Yu’s Works & Co.’s Selling Expenses Comment 8: The Department’s Calculation of Indirect and Direct Selling Expense Ratio to Properly Account for OFCO’s Selling Expenses Comment 9: The Department’s Treatment of PT’s and Quick Advance’s U.S. Prices for Commission/Compensation Paid to its Unaffiliated Taiwanese Selling Agent and Unaffiliated Taiwanese Trading Company Issues Pertaining to PT and Proteam Comment 10: The Department Should Assign Partial AFA to PT’s Unreported Sales of Subject Merchandise Comment 11: Transactions disregarded— Tolling Activities Comment 12: Threading Costs Comment 13: General and Administrative Expense Issues Pertaining to Quick Advance and Ko Comment 14: The Department Should Rely on Quick Advance/Ko’s Section C Database Submitted After Verification Comment 15: Ko’s Raw Materials Comment 16: Ko’s Phosphate Coating Costs [FR Doc. 2015–12247 Filed 5–19–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [C–552–819] Certain Steel Nails From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination AGENCY : Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY : The Department of Commerce (Department) has determined that countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of certain steel nails (nails) from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Vietnam). For information on the estimated countervailing duty rates, see the ‘‘Suspension of Liquidation’’ section, below. DATES : Effective Date: May 20, 2015. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sergio Balbontin, Thomas Schauer, or Shane Subler, 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) 482–6478, (202) 482–0410, and (202) 482–0189, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Background The petitioner in this investigation is Mid Continent Steel & Wire, Inc. The period for which we are measuring subsidies, or period of investigation, is January 1, 2013, through December 31, 2013. Case History The events that have occurred since the Department published the Preliminary Determination on November 3, 2014, 1 are discussed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum.2 The Issues and Decision Memorandum is a public document and is on file VerDate Sep<11>2014 23:50 May 19, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\20MYN1.SGM 20MYN1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 28963Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 97 / Wednesday, May 20, 2015 / Notices 3 See Raw Flexible Magnets from the People’s Republic of China: Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination, 73 FR 39667 (July 10, 2008); Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination: Certain Hot-Rolled Carbon Steel Flat Products From Argentina, 66 FR 37007, 37008 (July 16, 2001); Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination: Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand From India, 68 FR 68356, 68357 (December 8, 2003). electronically via Enforcement and Compliance’s Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS). ACCESS is available to registered users at http://access.trade.gov, The Issues and Decision Memorandum 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 Issues and Decision Memorandum and the electronic versions of the Issues and Decision Memorandum are identical in content. Scope of the Investigation The product covered by this investigation is certain steel nails from Vietnam. For a full description of the scope of the investigation, see Appendix I to this notice. Since the Preliminary Determination, several interested parties (i.e., IKEA Supply AG, The Home Depot, Target Corporation, and Petitioner) commented on the scope of these investigations. The Department reviewed these comments and made certain changes. For further discussion, see the Issues and Decision Memorandum. The scope in Appendix I reflects all modifications to the scope made by the Department for this final determination. Analysis of Subsidy Programs and Comments Received The subsidy programs under investigation and the issues raised in the case and rebuttal briefs by parties to this investigation are addressed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum. Attached as Appendix II is a list of the issues that parties have raised and to which we have responded in the Issues and Decision Memorandum. Use of Adverse Facts Available For purposes of this final determination, we have relied on facts available and applied adverse inferences, in accordance with sections 776(a) and (b) of the Act, to determine the subsidy rates for the mandatory respondents. For a full discussion of these issues, see the Decision Memorandum, at ‘‘Use of Facts Otherwise Available and Adverse Facts Available.’’ Suspension of Liquidation In accordance with section 705(c)(1)(B)(i) of the Act, we calculated a countervailing duty rate for the two individually investigated producers/ exporters of the subject merchandise, Region Industries Co., Ltd. (Region) and United Nail Products Co. (United). With respect to the all-others rate, section 705(c)(5)(A)(ii) of the Act provides that if the countervailable subsidy rates established for all exporters and producers individually investigated are determined entirely in accordance with section 776 of the Act, the Department may use any reasonable method to establish an all-others rate for exporters and producers not individually investigated. In this case, the rates calculated for the investigated companies are based entirely on adverse facts available under section 776 of the Act. Because there is no other information on the record, we based the all-others rate on the AFA rates calculated for Region and United, consistent with our practice.3 We calculated the all-others rate using a simple average of Region’s and United’s rates. We determine the total estimated net countervailable subsidy rates to be: Company Subsidy rate Region Industries Co., Ltd ......................................................................................................................... 288.56 percent United Nail Products Co. Ltd ..................................................................................................................... 313.97 percent All Others ................................................................................................................................................... 301.27 percent As a result of our affirmative Preliminary Determination, pursuant to sections 703(d)(1)(B) and (2) of the Act, we instructed U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to suspend liquidation of entries of subject merchandise from Vietnam which were entered or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after November 3, 2014, the date of the publication of the Preliminary Determination in the Federal Register. In accordance with section 703(d) of the Act, we later issued instructions to CBP to discontinue the suspension of liquidation for countervailing duty purposes for subject merchandise entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, on or after March 3, 2015, but to continue the suspension of liquidation of all entries from November 3, 2014, through March 2, 2015. We will issue a countervailing duty order and reinstate the suspension of liquidation under section 706(a) of the Act if the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) issues a final affirmative injury determination, and we will instruct CBP to require a cash deposit of estimated countervailing duties for such entries of merchandise in the amounts indicated above. If the ITC determines that material injury, or threat of material injury, does not exist, this proceeding will be terminated and all estimated duties deposited or securities posted as a result of the suspension of liquidation will be refunded or canceled. ITC Notification In accordance with section 705(d) of the Act, we will notify the ITC of our determination. In addition, 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 In the event that the ITC issues a final negative injury determination, this notice will serve as the only 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 the return/ destruction of APO materials or conversion to judicial protective order is hereby requested. Failure to comply with the regulations and terms of an VerDate Sep<11>2014 23:50 May 19, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\20MYN1.SGM 20MYN1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 28964 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 97 / Wednesday, May 20, 2015 / Notices 4 The shaft length of certain steel nails with flat heads or parallel shoulders under the head shall be measured from under the head or shoulder to the tip of the point. The shaft length of all other certain steel nails shall be measured overall. 1 See Certain Steel Nails From Taiwan: Preliminary Negative Countervailing Duty APO is a violation which is subject to sanction. This determination is published pursuant to sections 705(d) and 777(i) of the Act. Dated: May 13, 2015. Christian Marsh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations. Appendix I Scope of the Investigation The merchandise covered by this investigation is certain steel nails having a nominal shaft length not exceeding 12 inches.4 Certain steel nails include, but are not limited to, nails made from round wire and nails that are cut from flat-rolled steel. Certain steel nails may be of one piece construction or constructed of two or more pieces. Certain steel nails may be produced from any type of steel, and may have any type of surface finish, head type, shank, point type and shaft diameter. Finishes include, but are not limited to, coating in vinyl, zinc (galvanized, including but not limited to electroplating or hot dipping one or more times), phosphate, cement, and paint. Certain steel nails may have one or more surface finishes. Head styles include, but are not limited to, flat, projection, cupped, oval, brad, headless, double, countersunk, and sinker. Shank styles include, but are not limited to, smooth, barbed, screw threaded, ring shank and fluted. Screw-threaded nails subject to this proceeding are driven using direct force and not by turning the nail using a tool that engages with the head. Point styles include, but are not limited to, diamond, needle, chisel and blunt or no point. Certain steel nails may be sold in bulk, or they may be collated in any manner using any material. Excluded from the scope of this investigation are certain steel nails packaged in combination with one or more non-subject articles, if the total number of nails of all types, in aggregate regardless of size, is less than 25. If packaged in combination with one or more non-subject articles, certain steel nails remain subject merchandise if the total number of nails of all types, in aggregate regardless of size, is equal to or greater than 25, unless otherwise excluded based on the other exclusions below. Also excluded from the scope are certain steel nails with a nominal shaft length of one inch or less that are (a) a component of an unassembled article, (b) the total number of nails is sixty (60) or less, and (c) the imported unassembled article falls into one of the following eight groupings: (1) builders’ joinery and carpentry of wood that are classifiable as windows, French-windows and their frames; (2) builders’ joinery and carpentry of wood that are classifiable as doors and their frames and thresholds; (3) swivel seats with variable height adjustment; (4) seats that are convertible into beds (with the exception of those classifiable as garden seats or camping equipment); (5) seats of cane, osier, bamboo or similar materials; (6) other seats with wooden frames (with the exception of seats of a kind used for aircraft or motor vehicles); (7) furniture (other than seats) of wood (with the exception of i) medical, surgical, dental or veterinary furniture; and ii) barbers’ chairs and similar chairs, having rotating as well as both reclining and elevating movements); or (8) furniture (other than seats) of materials other than wood, metal, or plastics (e.g., furniture of cane, osier, bamboo or similar materials). The aforementioned imported unassembled articles are currently classified under the following Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheadings: 4418.10, 4418.20, 9401.30, 9401.40, 9401.51, 9401.59, 9401.61, 9401.69, 9403.30, 9403.40, 9403.50, 9403.60, 9403.81 or 9403.89. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are steel nails that meet the specifications of Type I, Style 20 nails as identified in Tables 29 through 33 of ASTM Standard F1667 (2013 revision). Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are nails suitable for use in powder-actuated hand tools, whether or not threaded, which are currently classified under HTSUS subheadings 7317.00.20.00 and 7317.00.30.00. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are nails having a case hardness greater than or equal to 50 on the Rockwell Hardness C scale (HRC), a carbon content greater than or equal to 0.5 percent, a round head, a secondary reduced-diameter raised head section, a centered shank, and a smooth symmetrical point, suitable for use in gas- actuated hand tools. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are corrugated nails. A corrugated nail is made up of a small strip of corrugated steel with sharp points on one side. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are thumb tacks, which are currently classified under HTSUS subheading 7317.00.10.00. Certain steel nails subject to this investigation are currently classified under HTSUS subheadings 7317.00.55.02, 7317.00.55.03, 7317.00.55.05, 7317.00.55.07, 7317.00.55.08, 7317.00.55.11, 7317.00.55.18, 7317.00.55.19, 7317.00.55.20, 7317.00.55.30, 7317.00.55.40, 7317.00.55.50, 7317.00.55.60, 7317.00.55.70, 7317.00.55.80, 7317.00.55.90, 7317.00.65.30, 7317.00.65.60 and 7317.00.75.00. Certain steel nails subject to this investigation also may be classified under HTSUS subheading 8206.00.00.00 or other HTSUS subheadings. While the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of this investigation is dispositive. Appendix II List of Comments and Issues in the Issues and Decision Memorandum I. Summary II. Background III. Scope Comments IV. Scope of the Investigation V. Subsidies Valuation VI. Use of Facts Otherwise Available and Adverse Facts Available VII. Analysis of Programs VIII. Analysis of Comments Comment 1 Whether the Respondents Cooperated to the Best of their Ability and Should Be Subject to Adverse Facts Available Comment 2 Whether the Department’s Post-Preliminary Application of Adverse Facts Available with Respect to Land Preferences for Enterprises in Encouraged Industries or Industrial Zones was Justified Comment 3 Whether the Department’s Preliminary Application of Adverse Facts Available with Respect to Import Duty Exemptions for Raw Materials was Justified IX. Recommendation [FR Doc. 2015–12278 Filed 5–19–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [C–583–855] Certain Steel Nails From Taiwan: Final Negative Countervailing Duty Determination AGENCY : Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY : The Department of Commerce (the Department) determines that no countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of certain steel nails (nails) from Taiwan. The period of investigation is January 1, 2013, through December 31, 2013. DATES : Effective Date: May 20, 2015. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joshua Morris or Dana Mermelstein, 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) 482–1779 and (202) 482–1391, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Background The petitioner in this investigation is Mid Continent Steel & Wire, Inc. (the petitioner). This investigation covers 10 subsidy programs. In addition to the Taiwan Authorities (the TA), the respondents in this investigation are PT Enterprise, Inc. (PT Enterprise) and Quick Advance, Inc. (Quick Advance). Case History The following events have occurred since we published the Preliminary Determination on November 3, 2014.1 VerDate Sep<11>2014 23:50 May 19, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\20MYN1.SGM 20MYN1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── === Determination – CVD – Final - South Korea === 28966 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 97 / Wednesday, May 20, 2015 / Notices 1 See Certain Steel Nails From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Negative Countervailing Duty Determination and Alignment of Final Countervailing Duty Determination With Final Antidumping Duty Determination, 79 FR 65187 (November 3, 2014) (Preliminary Determination). 2 See Memoranda to the File, through Robert Bolling, Program Manager, Office IV, ‘‘Verification of the Questionnaire Responses of Jinheung Steel Corporation, Jinsco International Corporation, and Duo-Fast Korea Co., Ltd.’’ (February 4, 2015); ‘‘Countervailing Duty Investigation of Certain Steel Nails from Korea: Verification of Daejin Steel Company’’ (February 5, 2015); and ‘‘Verification of the Questionnaire Responses of the Government of Korea’’ (February 10, 2015). 3 See Memorandum to Christian Marsh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations, from Howard Smith, Acting Director, Office IV, Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations, ‘‘Issues and Decision Memorandum for the Final Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigation of Certain Steel Nails from the Republic of Korea’’ (Issues and Decision Memorandum), dated concurrently with this determination and hereby adopted by this notice. 4 Public versions of all business proprietary documents and all public documents are on file electronically via Enforcement and Compliance’s Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS). Access to ACCESS is available to registered users at http:// access.trade.gov and in the Department’s Central Records Unit, Room 7046 of the main Department building. 5 For a discussion of these entities’ cross- ownership, see the Preliminary Decision Memorandum at 8. medical, surgical, dental or veterinary furniture; and ii) barbers’ chairs and similar chairs, having rotating as well as both reclining and elevating movements); or (8) furniture (other than seats) of materials other than wood, metal, or plastics (e.g., furniture of cane, osier, bamboo or similar materials). The aforementioned imported unassembled articles are currently classified under the following Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheadings: 4418.10, 4418.20, 9401.30, 9401.40, 9401.51, 9401.59, 9401.61, 9401.69, 9403.30, 9403.40, 9403.50, 9403.60, 9403.81 or 9403.89. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are steel nails that meet the specifications of Type I, Style 20 nails as identified in Tables 29 through 33 of ASTM Standard F1667 (2013 revision). Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are nails suitable for use in powder-actuated hand tools, whether or not threaded, which are currently classified under HTSUS subheadings 7317.00.20.00 and 7317.00.30.00. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are nails having a case hardness greater than or equal to 50 on the Rockwell Hardness C scale (HRC), a carbon content greater than or equal to 0.5 percent, a round head, a secondary reduced-diameter raised head section, a centered shank, and a smooth symmetrical point, suitable for use in gas- actuated hand tools. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are corrugated nails. A corrugated nail is made up of a small strip of corrugated steel with sharp points on one side. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are thumb tacks, which are currently classified under HTSUS subheading 7317.00.10.00. Certain steel nails subject to this investigation are currently classified under HTSUS subheadings 7317.00.55.02, 7317.00.55.03, 7317.00.55.05, 7317.00.55.07, 7317.00.55.08, 7317.00.55.11, 7317.00.55.18, 7317.00.55.19, 7317.00.55.20, 7317.00.55.30, 7317.00.55.40, 7317.00.55.50, 7317.00.55.60, 7317.00.55.70, 7317.00.55.80, 7317.00.55.90, 7317.00.65.30, 7317.00.65.60 and 7317.00.75.00. Certain steel nails subject to this investigation also may be classified under HTSUS subheading 8206.00.00.00 or other HTSUS subheadings. While the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of this investigation is dispositive. Appendix II List of Comments and Issues in the Issues and Decision Memorandum I. Summary II. Background III. Scope of the Investigation IV. Scope Comments V. Subsidies Valuation VI. Analysis of Programs VII. Analysis of Comment Comment: Specificity of Grants Under the Energy Technology Program VIII. Recommendation [FR Doc. 2015–12277 Filed 5–19–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [C–580–875] Certain Steel Nails From the Republic of Korea: Final Negative Countervailing Duty Determination AGENCY : Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY : The Department of Commerce (the Department) determines that de minimis countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of certain steel nails (nails) from the Republic of Korea (Korea). The period of investigation is January 1, 2013, through December 31, 2013. DATES : Effective Date: May 20, 2015. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dana Mermelstein or Erin Kearney, 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) 482–1391 and (202) 482–0167, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Background The petitioner in this investigation is Mid Continent Steel & Wire, Inc. (Petitioner). This investigation covers 26 subsidy programs. In addition to the Government of Korea (the GOK), the respondents in this investigation are Daejin Steel Company (Daejin) and Jinheung Steel Corporation, including cross-owned affiliates Duo-Fast Korea Co., Ltd. and Jinsco International Corporation (collectively, Jinheung). Case History The following events have occurred since we published the Preliminary Determination on November 3, 2014.1 We conducted verification of the questionnaire responses of the GOK, Daejin, and Jinheung between December 8 and December 17, 2014, and issued verification reports between February 4 and February 10, 2015. 2 No parties submitted case or rebuttal briefs. Scope of the Investigation The product covered by this investigation is certain steel nails from Korea. For a full description of the scope of the investigation, see Appendix I to this notice. Since the Preliminary Determination, several interested parties (i.e., IKEA Supply AG, The Home Depot, Target Corporation, and Petitioner) commented on the scope of these investigations. The Department reviewed these comments and made certain changes. For further discussion, see the Issues and Decision Memorandum.3 The scope in Appendix I reflects all modifications to the scope made by the Department for this final determination. Analysis of Subsidy Programs The subsidy programs under investigation are discussed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum. 4 A list of topics discussed 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 ACCESS. In addition, a complete version of the Issues and Decision Memorandum can be accessed directly on the Internet at http:// enforcement.trade.gov/frn/index.html. The signed Issues and Decision Memorandum and the electronic version of the Issues and Decision Memorandum are identical in content. Final Determination The total estimated net countervailable subsidy rates are: Company Subsidy rate percent Daejin Steel Company ................ * 0.14 Jinheung Steel Corporation ........ 0.18 VerDate Sep<11>2014 23:50 May 19, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\20MYN1.SGM 20MYN1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 28967Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 97 / Wednesday, May 20, 2015 / Notices 6 See Preliminary Determination, 79 FR at 65188. 7 The shaft length of certain steel nails with flat heads or parallel shoulders under the head shall be measured from under the head or shoulder to the tip of the point. The shaft length of all other certain steel nails shall be measured overall. Company Subsidy rate percent Duo-Fast Korea Co., Ltd. Jinsco International Corporation 5 * De minimis. Because the total estimated net countervailable subsidy rates for the examined companies are de minimis, we determine that countervailable subsidies are not being provided to producers or exporters of nails in Korea. We have not calculated an all-others rate pursuant to sections 705(c)(1)(B) and (c)(5) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act) because we have not reached an affirmative final determination. Because our final determination is negative, this proceeding is terminated in accordance with section 705(c)(2) of the Act. In the Preliminary Determination, the total net countervailable subsidy rates for the individually examined respondents were de minimis and, therefore, we did not suspend liquidation of entries of nails from Korea. 6 Because the estimated subsidy rates for the examined companies are de minimis in this final determination, we are not directing U.S. Customs and Border Protection to suspend liquidation of entries of nails from Korea. United States International Trade Commission (USITC) Notification In accordance with section 705(d) of the Act, we will notify the USITC of our final determination. Because our final determination is negative, this investigation is terminated. Return or Destruction of Proprietary Information This notice serves as the only reminder to parties subject to an administrative protective order (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 the 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 violation that is subject to sanction. This determination is issued and published pursuant to sections 705(d) and 777(i) of the Act. Dated: May 13, 2015. Christian Marsh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations. Appendix I—Scope of the Investigation The merchandise covered by this investigation is certain steel nails having a nominal shaft length not exceeding 12 inches.7 Certain steel nails include, but are not limited to, nails made from round wire and nails that are cut from flat-rolled steel. Certain steel nails may be of one piece construction or constructed of two or more pieces. Certain steel nails may be produced from any type of steel, and may have any type of surface finish, head type, shank, point type and shaft diameter. Finishes include, but are not limited to, coating in vinyl, zinc (galvanized, including but not limited to electroplating or hot dipping one or more times), phosphate, cement, and paint. Certain steel nails may have one or more surface finishes. Head styles include, but are not limited to, flat, projection, cupped, oval, brad, headless, double, countersunk, and sinker. Shank styles include, but are not limited to, smooth, barbed, screw threaded, ring shank and fluted. Screw-threaded nails subject to this proceeding are driven using direct force and not by turning the nail using a tool that engages with the head. Point styles include, but are not limited to, diamond, needle, chisel and blunt or no point. Certain steel nails may be sold in bulk, or they may be collated in any manner using any material. Excluded from the scope of this investigation are certain steel nails packaged in combination with one or more non-subject articles, if the total number of nails of all types, in aggregate regardless of size, is less than 25. If packaged in combination with one or more non-subject articles, certain steel nails remain subject merchandise if the total number of nails of all types, in aggregate regardless of size, is equal to or greater than 25, unless otherwise excluded based on the other exclusions below. Also excluded from the scope are certain steel nails with a nominal shaft length of one inch or less that are (a) a component of an unassembled article, (b) the total number of nails is sixty (60) or less, and (c) the imported unassembled article falls into one of the following eight groupings: (1) Builders’ joinery and carpentry of wood that are classifiable as windows, French-windows and their frames; (2) builders’ joinery and carpentry of wood that are classifiable as doors and their frames and thresholds; (3) swivel seats with variable height adjustment; (4) seats that are convertible into beds (with the exception of those classifiable as garden seats or camping equipment); (5) seats of cane, osier, bamboo or similar materials; (6) other seats with wooden frames (with the exception of seats of a kind used for aircraft or motor vehicles); (7) furniture (other than seats) of wood (with the exception of (i) medical, surgical, dental or veterinary furniture; and (ii) barbers’ chairs and similar chairs, having rotating as well as both reclining and elevating movements); or (8) furniture (other than seats) of materials other than wood, metal, or plastics (e.g., furniture of cane, osier, bamboo or similar materials). The aforementioned imported unassembled articles are currently classified under the following Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheadings: 4418.10, 4418.20, 9401.30, 9401.40, 9401.51, 9401.59, 9401.61, 9401.69, 9403.30, 9403.40, 9403.50, 9403.60, 9403.81 or 9403.89. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are steel nails that meet the specifications of Type I, Style 20 nails as identified in Tables 29 through 33 of ASTM Standard F1667 (2013 revision). Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are nails suitable for use in powder-actuated hand tools, whether or not threaded, which are currently classified under HTSUS subheadings 7317.00.20.00 and 7317.00.30.00. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are nails having a case hardness greater than or equal to 50 on the Rockwell Hardness C scale (HRC), a carbon content greater than or equal to 0.5 percent, a round head, a secondary reduced-diameter raised head section, a centered shank, and a smooth symmetrical point, suitable for use in gas- actuated hand tools. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are corrugated nails. A corrugated nail is made up of a small strip of corrugated steel with sharp points on one side. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are thumb tacks, which are currently classified under HTSUS subheading 7317.00.10.00. Certain steel nails subject to this investigation are currently classified under HTSUS subheadings 7317.00.55.02, 7317.00.55.03, 7317.00.55.05, 7317.00.55.07, 7317.00.55.08, 7317.00.55.11, 7317.00.55.18, 7317.00.55.19, 7317.00.55.20, 7317.00.55.30, 7317.00.55.40, 7317.00.55.50, 7317.00.55.60, 7317.00.55.70, 7317.00.55.80, 7317.00.55.90, 7317.00.65.30, 7317.00.65.60 and 7317.00.75.00. Certain steel nails subject to this investigation also may be classified under HTSUS subheading 8206.00.00.00 or other HTSUS subheadings. While the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of this investigation is dispositive. Appendix II—List Topics in the Issues and Decision Memorandum I. Summary II. Background III. Scope of the Investigation IV. Scope Comments V. Subsidies Valuation VI. Analysis of Programs VII. Recommendation [FR Doc. 2015–12246 Filed 5–19–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 23:50 May 19, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 E:\FR\FM\20MYN1.SGM 20MYN1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── === Determination – CVD – Final - Oman === 28958 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 97 / Wednesday, May 20, 2015 / Notices 1 See Certain Steel Nails from the Sultanate of Oman: Preliminary Negative Countervailing Duty Determination and Alignment of Final Countervailing Duty Determination with Final Antidumping Duty Determination, 79 FR 65178 (November 3, 2014) (Preliminary Determination). 2 See Memorandum to Christian Marsh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations, from Howard Smith, Acting Office Director for Enforcement and Compliance (Office IV) Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations, ‘‘Issues and Decision Memorandum for the Final Determination of the Countervailing Duty Investigation of Certain Steel Nails from the Sultanate of Oman’’ (Issues and Decision Memorandum), dated concurrently with this determination and hereby adopted by this notice. 3 Public versions of all business proprietary documents and all public documents are on file electronically via Enforcement and Compliance’s Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS). Access to ACCESS is available to registered users at http:// access.trade.gov and in the Department’s Central Records Unit, room 7046 of the main Department building. identified in Tables 29 through 33 of ASTM Standard F1667 (2013 revision). Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are nails suitable for use in powder-actuated hand tools, whether or not threaded, which are currently classified under HTSUS subheadings 7317.00.20.00 and 7317.00.30.00. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are nails having a case hardness greater than or equal to 50 on the Rockwell Hardness C scale (HRC), a carbon content greater than or equal to 0.5 percent, a round head, a secondary reduced-diameter raised head section, a centered shank, and a smooth symmetrical point, suitable for use in gas- actuated hand tools. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are corrugated nails. A corrugated nail is made up of a small strip of corrugated steel with sharp points on one side. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are thumb tacks, which are currently classified under HTSUS subheading 7317.00.10.00. Certain steel nails subject to this investigation are currently classified under HTSUS subheadings 7317.00.55.02, 7317.00.55.03, 7317.00.55.05, 7317.00.55.07, 7317.00.55.08, 7317.00.55.11, 7317.00.55.18, 7317.00.55.19, 7317.00.55.20, 7317.00.55.30, 7317.00.55.40, 7317.00.55.50, 7317.00.55.60, 7317.00.55.70, 7317.00.55.80, 7317.00.55.90, 7317.00.65.30, 7317.00.65.60 and 7317.00.75.00. Certain steel nails subject to this investigation also may be classified under HTSUS subheading 8206.00.00.00 or other HTSUS subheadings. While the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of this investigation is dispositive. Appendix II—List of Topics Discussed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum I. Summary II. Background III. Scope of the Investigation IV. Scope Comments V. Discussion of the Issues Issues Pertaining to Daejin: Comment 1: Domestic Brokerage and Handling Charges Incurred in U.S. Dollars Comment 2: Daejin’s Audited Financial Statements Comment 3: TOTCOM Calculation Error for Certain CONNUMs Comment 4: Constructed Value (‘‘CV’’) Profit for Daejin Issues Pertaining to Jinheung Steel: Comment 5: Cash Deposit Rate for Affiliated Companies Comment 6: Product Comparison Methodology Comment 7: Differential Pricing Analysis Comment 8: Steel Scrap Offset Comment 9: Change in Work-In-Process and Semi-Finished Goods Inventories VI. Recommendation [FR Doc. 2015–12257 Filed 5–19–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [C–523–809] Certain Steel Nails From the Sultanate of Oman: Final Negative Countervailing Duty Determination AGENCY : Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY : The Department of Commerce (the Department) determines that de minimis countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of certain steel nails (nails) from the Sultanate of Oman. The period of investigation is January 1, 2013, through December 31, 2013. DATES : Effective Date: May 20, 2015. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dana Mermelstein or Trisha Tran, 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) 482–1391 and (202) 482–4852, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Background Petitioner in this investigation is Mid Continent Steel & Wire, Inc. (Petitioner). This investigation covers 10 subsidy programs. In addition to the Government of the Sultanate of Oman (the GSO), the respondent in this investigation is Oman Fasteners LLC (Oman Fasteners). Case History The following events have occurred since we published the Preliminary Determination on November 3, 2014.1 We conducted verification of the GSO’s and Oman Fasteners’ questionnaire responses from January 11, 2015 through January 15, 2015, and issued verification reports on February 9, 2015 and February 13, 2015. Oman Fasteners, the GSO, and Petitioner submitted case briefs on February 26, 2015. Petitioner, Oman Fasteners, the GSO, and Overseas International Steel Industry, LLC (OISI) submitted rebuttal briefs on March 3, 2015. Scope of the Investigation The product covered by this investigation is certain steel nails from Sultanate of Oman. For a full description of the scope of the investigation, see Appendix I to this notice. Since the Preliminary Determination, several interested parties (i.e., IKEA Supply AG, The Home Depot, Target Corporation, and Petitioner) commented on the scope of these investigations. The Department reviewed these comments and made certain changes. For further discussion, see the Issues and Decision Memorandum.2 The scope in Appendix I reflects all modifications to the scope made by the Department for this final determination. Analysis of Subsidy Programs and Comments Received The subsidy programs under investigation and the issues raised in the case and rebuttal briefs by parties in this investigation are discussed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum, 3 which is concurrently dated with, and hereby adopted by, this notice. A list of topics discussed 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 ACCESS. In addition, a complete version of the Issues and Decision Memorandum can be accessed directly on the Internet at http:// enforcement.trade.gov/frn/index.html. The signed Issues and Decision Memorandum and the electronic version of the Issues and Decision Memorandum are identical in content. Final Determination The total estimated net countervailable subsidy rate is: Company Subsidy rate Oman Fasteners LLC 0.24 percent (de mini- mis) Because the total estimated net countervailable subsidy rate for the VerDate Sep<11>2014 23:50 May 19, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\20MYN1.SGM 20MYN1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 28959Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 97 / Wednesday, May 20, 2015 / Notices 4 See Preliminary Determination, 79 FR at 65179. 5 The shaft length of certain steel nails with flat heads or parallel shoulders under the head shall be measured from under the head or shoulder to the tip of the point. The shaft length of all other certain steel nails shall be measured overall. examined company is de minimis, we determine that countervailable subsidies are not being provided to producers or exporters of nails in Oman. We have not calculated an all-others rate pursuant to sections 705(c)(1)(B) and (c)(5) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act) because we have not reached an affirmative final determination. Because our final determination is negative, this proceeding is terminated in accordance with section 705(c)(2) of the Act. In the Preliminary Determination, the total net countervailable subsidy rate for the individually examined respondent was de minimis and, therefore, we did not suspend liquidation of entries of nails from Oman.4 Because the estimated subsidy rate for the examined company is de minimis in this final determination, we are not directing U.S. Customs and Border Protection to suspend liquidation of entries of nails from the Sultanate of Oman. United States International Trade Commission (USITC) Notification In accordance with section 705(d) of the Act, we will notify the USITC of our final determination. Because our final determination is negative, this investigation is terminated. Return or Destruction of Proprietary Information This notice serves as the only reminder to parties subject to an administrative protective order (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 the 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 violation that is subject to sanction. This determination is issued and published pursuant to sections 705(d) and 777(i) of the Act. Dated: May 13, 2015. Christian Marsh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations. Appendix I—Scope of the Investigation The merchandise covered by this investigation is certain steel nails having a nominal shaft length not exceeding 12 inches.5 Certain steel nails include, but are not limited to, nails made from round wire and nails that are cut from flat-rolled steel. Certain steel nails may be of one piece construction or constructed of two or more pieces. Certain steel nails may be produced from any type of steel, and may have any type of surface finish, head type, shank, point type and shaft diameter. Finishes include, but are not limited to, coating in vinyl, zinc (galvanized, including but not limited to electroplating or hot dipping one or more times), phosphate, cement, and paint. Certain steel nails may have one or more surface finishes. Head styles include, but are not limited to, flat, projection, cupped, oval, brad, headless, double, countersunk, and sinker. Shank styles include, but are not limited to, smooth, barbed, screw threaded, ring shank and fluted. Screw-threaded nails subject to this proceeding are driven using direct force and not by turning the nail using a tool that engages with the head. Point styles include, but are not limited to, diamond, needle, chisel and blunt or no point. Certain steel nails may be sold in bulk, or they may be collated in any manner using any material. Excluded from the scope of this investigation are certain steel nails packaged in combination with one or more non-subject articles, if the total number of nails of all types, in aggregate regardless of size, is less than 25. If packaged in combination with one or more non-subject articles, certain steel nails remain subject merchandise if the total number of nails of all types, in aggregate regardless of size, is equal to or greater than 25, unless otherwise excluded based on the other exclusions below. Also excluded from the scope are certain steel nails with a nominal shaft length of one inch or less that are (a) a component of an unassembled article, (b) the total number of nails is sixty (60) or less, and (c) the imported unassembled article falls into one of the following eight groupings: (1) Builders’ joinery and carpentry of wood that are classifiable as windows, French-windows and their frames; (2) builders’ joinery and carpentry of wood that are classifiable as doors and their frames and thresholds; (3) swivel seats with variable height adjustment; (4) seats that are convertible into beds (with the exception of those classifiable as garden seats or camping equipment); (5) seats of cane, osier, bamboo or similar materials; (6) other seats with wooden frames (with the exception of seats of a kind used for aircraft or motor vehicles); (7) furniture (other than seats) of wood (with the exception of (i) medical, surgical, dental or veterinary furniture; and ii) barbers’ chairs and similar chairs, having rotating as well as both reclining and elevating movements); or (8) furniture (other than seats) of materials other than wood, metal, or plastics (e.g., furniture of cane, osier, bamboo or similar materials). The aforementioned imported unassembled articles are currently classified under the following Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheadings: 4418.10, 4418.20, 9401.30, 9401.40, 9401.51, 9401.59, 9401.61, 9401.69, 9403.30, 9403.40, 9403.50, 9403.60, 9403.81 or 9403.89. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are steel nails that meet the specifications of Type I, Style 20 nails as identified in Tables 29 through 33 of ASTM Standard F1667 (2013 revision). Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are nails suitable for use in powder-actuated hand tools, whether or not threaded, which are currently classified under HTSUS subheadings 7317.00.20.00 and 7317.00.30.00. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are nails having a case hardness greater than or equal to 50 on the Rockwell Hardness C scale (HRC), a carbon content greater than or equal to 0.5 percent, a round head, a secondary reduced-diameter raised head section, a centered shank, and a smooth symmetrical point, suitable for use in gas- actuated hand tools. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are corrugated nails. A corrugated nail is made up of a small strip of corrugated steel with sharp points on one side. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are thumb tacks, which are currently classified under HTSUS subheading 7317.00.10.00. Certain steel nails subject to this investigation are currently classified under HTSUS subheadings 7317.00.55.02, 7317.00.55.03, 7317.00.55.05, 7317.00.55.07, 7317.00.55.08, 7317.00.55.11, 7317.00.55.18, 7317.00.55.19, 7317.00.55.20, 7317.00.55.30, 7317.00.55.40, 7317.00.55.50, 7317.00.55.60, 7317.00.55.70, 7317.00.55.80, 7317.00.55.90, 7317.00.65.30, 7317.00.65.60 and 7317.00.75.00. Certain steel nails subject to this investigation also may be classified under HTSUS subheading 8206.00.00.00 or other HTSUS subheadings. While the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of this investigation is dispositive. Appendix II—List of Topics in the Issues and Decision Memorandum I. SUMMARY II. BACKGROUND III. SCOPE OF THE INVESTIGATION IV. SCOPE COMMENTS V. SUBSIDIES VALUATION VI. ANALYSIS OF PROGRAMS VII. ANALYSIS OF COMMENTS VIII. RECOMMENDATION [FR Doc. 2015–12263 Filed 5–19–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–583–854] Certain Steel Nails From Taiwan: 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 imports of certain steel nails from Taiwan are being sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV), as provided in section 735 of the Tariff Act VerDate Sep<11>2014 23:50 May 19, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\20MYN1.SGM 20MYN1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── === Determination – CVD – Final - Malaysia === 28968 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 97 / Wednesday, May 20, 2015 / Notices 1 See Certain Steel Nails From Malyasia: Preliminary Negative Countervailing Duty Determination and Alignment of Final Countervailing Duty Determination With Final Antidumping Duty Determination, 79 FR 65179 (November 3, 2014) (Preliminary Determination). 2 See Memorandum to Christian Marsh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations, from Abdelali Elouaradia, Acting Office Director for Enforcement and Compliance (Office VI), ‘‘Issues and Decision Memorandum for the Final Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigation of Certain Steel Nails from Malaysia’’ (Issues and Decision Memorandum), dated concurrently with this determination and hereby adopted by this notice. 3 Public versions of all business proprietary documents and all public documents are on file electronically via Enforcement and Compliance’s Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS). Access to ACCESS is available to registered users at http:// access.trade.gov and in the Department’s Central Records Unit, room 7046 of the main Department building. 4 See Preliminary Determination, 79 FR at 65180. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [C–557–817] Certain Steel Nails From Malaysia: Final Negative Countervailing Duty Determination AGENCY : Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY : The Department of Commerce (the Department) determines that de minimis countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of certain steel nails (nails) from Malaysia. The period of investigation is January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013. DATES : Effective Date: May 20, 2015. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Yasmin Nair or Ilissa Shefferman, 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) 482–3813 and (202) 482–4684, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Background The petitioner in this investigation is Mid Continent Steel & Wire, Inc. (Petitioner). The Department has determined two subsidy programs to be countervailable in this investigation. In addition to the Government of Malaysia (the GOM), the respondents to this investigation are Inmax Sdn. Bhd. and Inmax Industries Sdn. Bhd (collectively, Inmax) and Region System Sdn. Bhd (Region). Case History The following events have occurred since we published the Preliminary Determination on November 3, 2014.1 We conducted verification of the GOM’s, Inmax’s, and Region System’s questionnaire responses from January 22 through January 28, 2015, and issued verification reports on March 3, 2015. Petitioner submitted a case brief on March 18, 2015. Inmax and Region System submitted a rebuttal brief on March 23, 2015. Scope of the Investigation The product covered by this investigation is certain steel nails from Malaysia. For a full description of the scope of the investigation, see Appendix I to this notice. Since the Preliminary Determination, several interested parties (i.e., IKEA Supply AG, The Home Depot, Target Corporation, and Petitioner) commented on the scope of these investigations. The Department reviewed these comments and made certain changes. For further discussion, see the Issues and Decision Memorandum.2 The scope in Appendix I reflects all modifications to the scope made by the Department for this final determination. Analysis of Subsidy Programs and Comments Received The subsidy programs under investigation and the issues raised in the case and rebuttal briefs by parties in this investigation are discussed in the Memorandum to Christian Marsh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations, ‘‘Issues and Decision Memorandum for the Final Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigation of Certain Steel Nails from Malaysia’’ (Issues and Decision Memorandum), 3 which is concurrently dated with, and hereby adopted by, this notice. A list of subsidy programs and the issues that parties raised, and to which we 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 ACCESS. In addition, a complete version of the Issues and Decision Memorandum can be accessed directly on the Internet at http:// enforcement.trade.gov/frn/index.html. The signed Issues and Decision Memorandum and the electronic version of the Issues and Decision Memorandum are identical in content. Final Determination The total estimated net countervailable subsidy rates are: Company Subsidy rate (percent) Inmax Sdn. Bhd and Inmax In- dustries Sdn. Bhd ................... * 0.01 Region System Sdn. Bhd ........... * 0.02 * De minimis. Because the total estimated net countervailable subsidy rates for the examined companies are de minimis, we determine that countervailable subsidies are not being provided to producers or exporters of nails in Malaysia. Consistent with section 705(c)(1)(B) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), we have not calculated an all-others rate because we have not reached an affirmative final determination. Because our final determination is negative, this proceeding is terminated in accordance with section 705(c)(2) of the Act. In the Preliminary Determination, the total net countervailable subsidy rates for the individually examined respondents were de minimis and, therefore, we did not suspend liquidation of entries of nails from Malaysia. 4 Because the estimated subsidy rates for the examined companies are de minimis in this final determination, we are not directing U.S. Customs and Border Protection to suspend liquidation of entries of nails from Malaysia. United States International Trade Commission (USITC) Notification In accordance with section 705(d) of the Act, we will notify the USITC of our final determination. Because our final determination is negative, this investigation is terminated. Return or Destruction of Proprietary Information This notice serves as the only reminder to parties subject to an administrative protective order (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 the 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 violation that is subject to sanction. This determination is issued and published pursuant to sections 705(d) and 777(i) of the Act. VerDate Sep<11>2014 23:50 May 19, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\20MYN1.SGM 20MYN1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 28969Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 97 / Wednesday, May 20, 2015 / Notices 5 The shaft length of certain steel nails with flat heads or parallel shoulders under the head shall be measured from under the head or shoulder to the tip of the point. The shaft length of all other certain steel nails shall be measured overall. 1 See Certain Steel Nails From Malaysia: Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Postponement of Final Determination and Extension of Provisional Measures, 79 FR 78055 (December 29, 2014) (Preliminary Determination). Dated: May 13, 2015. Christian Marsh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations. Appendix 1 Scope of the Investigation The merchandise covered by this investigation is certain steel nails having a nominal shaft length not exceeding 12 inches.5 Certain steel nails include, but are not limited to, nails made from round wire and nails that are cut from flat-rolled steel. Certain steel nails may be of one piece construction or constructed of two or more pieces. Certain steel nails may be produced from any type of steel, and may have any type of surface finish, head type, shank, point type and shaft diameter. Finishes include, but are not limited to, coating in vinyl, zinc (galvanized, including but not limited to electroplating or hot dipping one or more times), phosphate, cement, and paint. Certain steel nails may have one or more surface finishes. Head styles include, but are not limited to, flat, projection, cupped, oval, brad, headless, double, countersunk, and sinker. Shank styles include, but are not limited to, smooth, barbed, screw threaded, ring shank and fluted. Screw-threaded nails subject to this proceeding are driven using direct force and not by turning the nail using a tool that engages with the head. Point styles include, but are not limited to, diamond, needle, chisel and blunt or no point. Certain steel nails may be sold in bulk, or they may be collated in any manner using any material. Excluded from the scope of this investigation are certain steel nails packaged in combination with one or more non-subject articles, if the total number of nails of all types, in aggregate regardless of size, is less than 25. If packaged in combination with one or more non-subject articles, certain steel nails remain subject merchandise if the total number of nails of all types, in aggregate regardless of size, is equal to or greater than 25, unless otherwise excluded based on the other exclusions below. Also excluded from the scope are certain steel nails with a nominal shaft length of one inch or less that are (a) a component of an unassembled article, (b) the total number of nails is sixty (60) or less, and (c) the imported unassembled article falls into one of the following eight groupings: (1) Builders’ joinery and carpentry of wood that are classifiable as windows, French-windows and their frames; (2) builders’ joinery and carpentry of wood that are classifiable as doors and their frames and thresholds; (3) swivel seats with variable height adjustment; (4) seats that are convertible into beds (with the exception of those classifiable as garden seats or camping equipment); (5) seats of cane, osier, bamboo or similar materials; (6) other seats with wooden frames (with the exception of seats of a kind used for aircraft or motor vehicles); (7) furniture (other than seats) of wood (with the exception of i) medical, surgical, dental or veterinary furniture; and ii) barbers’ chairs and similar chairs, having rotating as well as both reclining and elevating movements); or (8) furniture (other than seats) of materials other than wood, metal, or plastics (e.g., furniture of cane, osier, bamboo or similar materials). The aforementioned imported unassembled articles are currently classified under the following Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheadings: 4418.10, 4418.20, 9401.30, 9401.40, 9401.51, 9401.59, 9401.61, 9401.69, 9403.30, 9403.40, 9403.50, 9403.60, 9403.81 or 9403.89. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are steel nails that meet the specifications of Type I, Style 20 nails as identified in Tables 29 through 33 of ASTM Standard F1667 (2013 revision). Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are nails suitable for use in powder-actuated hand tools, whether or not threaded, which are currently classified under HTSUS subheadings 7317.00.20.00 and 7317.00.30.00. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are nails having a case hardness greater than or equal to 50 on the Rockwell Hardness C scale (HRC), a carbon content greater than or equal to 0.5 percent, a round head, a secondary reduced-diameter raised head section, a centered shank, and a smooth symmetrical point, suitable for use in gas- actuated hand tools. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are corrugated nails. A corrugated nail is made up of a small strip of corrugated steel with sharp points on one side. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are thumb tacks, which are currently classified under HTSUS subheading 7317.00.10.00. Certain steel nails subject to this investigation are currently classified under HTSUS subheadings 7317.00.55.02, 7317.00.55.03, 7317.00.55.05, 7317.00.55.07, 7317.00.55.08, 7317.00.55.11, 7317.00.55.18, 7317.00.55.19, 7317.00.55.20, 7317.00.55.30, 7317.00.55.40, 7317.00.55.50, 7317.00.55.60, 7317.00.55.70, 7317.00.55.80, 7317.00.55.90, 7317.00.65.30, 7317.00.65.60 and 7317.00.75.00. Certain steel nails subject to this investigation also may be classified under HTSUS subheading 8206.00.00.00 or other HTSUS subheadings. While the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of this investigation is dispositive. Appendix 2 List of Comments and Issues in the Issues and Decision Memorandum I. Summary II. Background III. Scope of the Investigation IV. Scope Comments V. Subsidies Valuation VI. Analysis of Programs VII. Analysis of Comment Comment: Countervailability of Sales Tax Exemptions VIII. Recommendation [FR Doc. 2015–12252 Filed 5–19–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–557–816] Certain Steel Nails From Malaysia; 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 imports of certain steel nails from Malaysia are being 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 dumping margins of sales at LTFV are listed below in the section entitled ‘‘Final Determination Margins.’’ DATES : Effective Date: May 20, 2015. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Edythe Artman or Steve Bezirganian, 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) 482–3931 or (202) 482–1131, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Background On December 29, 2014, the Department published in the Federal Register the preliminary determination in the LTFV investigation of certain steel nails from Malaysia. 1 In the Preliminary Determination, we postponed the final determination until no later than 135 days after the publication of the Preliminary Determination in accordance with section 735(a)(2)(A) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.210(b)(2)(ii) and invited parties to comment on our Preliminary Determination. The following events occurred since December 17, 2014, the day on which the Preliminary Determination was signed. On December 29, 2014, and January 12, 2015, Region System Sdn. Bhd. and Region International Co., Ltd. (collectively Region), one of the mandatory respondents, submitted responses to additional Department requests for information. On December 31, 2014, January 2, 2015, and January VerDate Sep<11>2014 23:50 May 19, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\20MYN1.SGM 20MYN1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── === Determination – CVD – Final -Taiwan === 28964 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 97 / Wednesday, May 20, 2015 / Notices 4 The shaft length of certain steel nails with flat heads or parallel shoulders under the head shall be measured from under the head or shoulder to the tip of the point. The shaft length of all other certain steel nails shall be measured overall. 1 See Certain Steel Nails From Taiwan: Preliminary Negative Countervailing Duty APO is a violation which is subject to sanction. This determination is published pursuant to sections 705(d) and 777(i) of the Act. Dated: May 13, 2015. Christian Marsh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations. Appendix I Scope of the Investigation The merchandise covered by this investigation is certain steel nails having a nominal shaft length not exceeding 12 inches.4 Certain steel nails include, but are not limited to, nails made from round wire and nails that are cut from flat-rolled steel. Certain steel nails may be of one piece construction or constructed of two or more pieces. Certain steel nails may be produced from any type of steel, and may have any type of surface finish, head type, shank, point type and shaft diameter. Finishes include, but are not limited to, coating in vinyl, zinc (galvanized, including but not limited to electroplating or hot dipping one or more times), phosphate, cement, and paint. Certain steel nails may have one or more surface finishes. Head styles include, but are not limited to, flat, projection, cupped, oval, brad, headless, double, countersunk, and sinker. Shank styles include, but are not limited to, smooth, barbed, screw threaded, ring shank and fluted. Screw-threaded nails subject to this proceeding are driven using direct force and not by turning the nail using a tool that engages with the head. Point styles include, but are not limited to, diamond, needle, chisel and blunt or no point. Certain steel nails may be sold in bulk, or they may be collated in any manner using any material. Excluded from the scope of this investigation are certain steel nails packaged in combination with one or more non-subject articles, if the total number of nails of all types, in aggregate regardless of size, is less than 25. If packaged in combination with one or more non-subject articles, certain steel nails remain subject merchandise if the total number of nails of all types, in aggregate regardless of size, is equal to or greater than 25, unless otherwise excluded based on the other exclusions below. Also excluded from the scope are certain steel nails with a nominal shaft length of one inch or less that are (a) a component of an unassembled article, (b) the total number of nails is sixty (60) or less, and (c) the imported unassembled article falls into one of the following eight groupings: (1) builders’ joinery and carpentry of wood that are classifiable as windows, French-windows and their frames; (2) builders’ joinery and carpentry of wood that are classifiable as doors and their frames and thresholds; (3) swivel seats with variable height adjustment; (4) seats that are convertible into beds (with the exception of those classifiable as garden seats or camping equipment); (5) seats of cane, osier, bamboo or similar materials; (6) other seats with wooden frames (with the exception of seats of a kind used for aircraft or motor vehicles); (7) furniture (other than seats) of wood (with the exception of i) medical, surgical, dental or veterinary furniture; and ii) barbers’ chairs and similar chairs, having rotating as well as both reclining and elevating movements); or (8) furniture (other than seats) of materials other than wood, metal, or plastics (e.g., furniture of cane, osier, bamboo or similar materials). The aforementioned imported unassembled articles are currently classified under the following Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheadings: 4418.10, 4418.20, 9401.30, 9401.40, 9401.51, 9401.59, 9401.61, 9401.69, 9403.30, 9403.40, 9403.50, 9403.60, 9403.81 or 9403.89. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are steel nails that meet the specifications of Type I, Style 20 nails as identified in Tables 29 through 33 of ASTM Standard F1667 (2013 revision). Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are nails suitable for use in powder-actuated hand tools, whether or not threaded, which are currently classified under HTSUS subheadings 7317.00.20.00 and 7317.00.30.00. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are nails having a case hardness greater than or equal to 50 on the Rockwell Hardness C scale (HRC), a carbon content greater than or equal to 0.5 percent, a round head, a secondary reduced-diameter raised head section, a centered shank, and a smooth symmetrical point, suitable for use in gas- actuated hand tools. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are corrugated nails. A corrugated nail is made up of a small strip of corrugated steel with sharp points on one side. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are thumb tacks, which are currently classified under HTSUS subheading 7317.00.10.00. Certain steel nails subject to this investigation are currently classified under HTSUS subheadings 7317.00.55.02, 7317.00.55.03, 7317.00.55.05, 7317.00.55.07, 7317.00.55.08, 7317.00.55.11, 7317.00.55.18, 7317.00.55.19, 7317.00.55.20, 7317.00.55.30, 7317.00.55.40, 7317.00.55.50, 7317.00.55.60, 7317.00.55.70, 7317.00.55.80, 7317.00.55.90, 7317.00.65.30, 7317.00.65.60 and 7317.00.75.00. Certain steel nails subject to this investigation also may be classified under HTSUS subheading 8206.00.00.00 or other HTSUS subheadings. While the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of this investigation is dispositive. Appendix II List of Comments and Issues in the Issues and Decision Memorandum I. Summary II. Background III. Scope Comments IV. Scope of the Investigation V. Subsidies Valuation VI. Use of Facts Otherwise Available and Adverse Facts Available VII. Analysis of Programs VIII. Analysis of Comments Comment 1 Whether the Respondents Cooperated to the Best of their Ability and Should Be Subject to Adverse Facts Available Comment 2 Whether the Department’s Post-Preliminary Application of Adverse Facts Available with Respect to Land Preferences for Enterprises in Encouraged Industries or Industrial Zones was Justified Comment 3 Whether the Department’s Preliminary Application of Adverse Facts Available with Respect to Import Duty Exemptions for Raw Materials was Justified IX. Recommendation [FR Doc. 2015–12278 Filed 5–19–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [C–583–855] Certain Steel Nails From Taiwan: Final Negative Countervailing Duty Determination AGENCY : Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY : The Department of Commerce (the Department) determines that no countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of certain steel nails (nails) from Taiwan. The period of investigation is January 1, 2013, through December 31, 2013. DATES : Effective Date: May 20, 2015. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joshua Morris or Dana Mermelstein, 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) 482–1779 and (202) 482–1391, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Background The petitioner in this investigation is Mid Continent Steel & Wire, Inc. (the petitioner). This investigation covers 10 subsidy programs. In addition to the Taiwan Authorities (the TA), the respondents in this investigation are PT Enterprise, Inc. (PT Enterprise) and Quick Advance, Inc. (Quick Advance). Case History The following events have occurred since we published the Preliminary Determination on November 3, 2014.1 VerDate Sep<11>2014 23:50 May 19, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\20MYN1.SGM 20MYN1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 28965Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 97 / Wednesday, May 20, 2015 / Notices Determination and Alignment of Final Countervailing Duty Determination With Final Antidumping Duty Determination, 79 FR 65181 (November 3, 2014) (Preliminary Determination). 2 See Memorandum to Christian Marsh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations, ‘‘Issues and Decision Memorandum for the Final Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigation of Certain Steel Nails from Taiwan’’ (Issues and Decision Memorandum), which is dated concurrently with and is hereby adopted by this notice. 3 Preliminary Determination, 79 FR at 65181. 4 The shaft length of certain steel nails with flat heads or parallel shoulders under the head shall be measured from under the head or shoulder to the tip of the point. The shaft length of all other certain steel nails shall be measured overall. We conducted verification of the TA’s, PT Enterprise’s, and Quick Advance’s questionnaire responses from November 6 through November 13, 2014, and issued verification reports on December 4, 2014. PT Enterprise submitted a case brief on December 12, 2014. Petitioner submitted a rebuttal brief on December 17, 2014. No other parties submitted case or rebuttal briefs. Scope of the Investigation The product covered by this investigation is certain steel nails from Taiwan. For a full description of the scope of the investigation, see Appendix I to this notice. Since the Preliminary Determination, several interested parties (i.e., IKEA Supply AG, The Home Depot, Target Corporation, and the petitioner) commented on the scope of these investigations. The Department reviewed these comments and made certain changes. For further discussion, see the Issues and Decision Memorandum. 2 The scope in Appendix I reflects all modifications to the scope made by the Department for this final determination. Analysis of Subsidy Programs and Comments Received The subsidy programs under investigation and the issues raised in the case and rebuttal briefs by parties in this investigation are discussed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum. A list of subsidy programs and the issues that parties raised, and to which we 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 the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS). In addition, a complete version of the Issues and Decision Memorandum can be accessed directly on the Internet at http:// enforcement.trade.gov/frn/index.html. The signed Issues and Decision Memorandum and the electronic version of the Issues and Decision Memorandum are identical in content. The total estimated net countervailable subsidy rates are: Company Subsidy rate PT Enterprise, Inc ......................... 0.00 Quick Advance, Inc ...................... 0.00 Because the total estimated net countervailable subsidy rates are zero, we determine that countervailable subsidies are not being provided to producers or exporters of nails in Taiwan. We have not calculated an all- others rate pursuant to sections 705(c)(1)(B) and (c)(5) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act) because we have not reached an affirmative final determination. Because our final determination is negative, this proceeding is terminated in accordance with section 705(c)(2) of the Act. In the Preliminary Determination, the total net countervailable subsidy rates for the individually examined respondents were zero or de minimis and, therefore, we did not suspend liquidation of entries of nails from Taiwan. 3 Because the estimated subsidy rates for both examined companies are zero in this final determination, we are not directing U.S. Customs and Border Protection to suspend liquidation of entries of nails from Taiwan. United States International Trade Commission (USITC) Notification In accordance with section 705(d) of the Act, we will notify the USITC of our final determination. Because our final determination is negative, this investigation is terminated. Return or Destruction of Proprietary Information This notice serves as the only reminder to parties subject to an administrative protective order (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 the 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 violation that is subject to sanction. This determination is issued and published pursuant to sections 705(d) and 777(i) of the Act. Dated: May 13, 2015. Christian Marsh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations. Appendix I Scope of the Investigation The merchandise covered by this investigation is certain steel nails having a nominal shaft length not exceeding 12 inches.4 Certain steel nails include, but are not limited to, nails made from round wire and nails that are cut from flat-rolled steel. Certain steel nails may be of one piece construction or constructed of two or more pieces. Certain steel nails may be produced from any type of steel, and may have any type of surface finish, head type, shank, point type and shaft diameter. Finishes include, but are not limited to, coating in vinyl, zinc (galvanized, including but not limited to electroplating or hot dipping one or more times), phosphate, cement, and paint. Certain steel nails may have one or more surface finishes. Head styles include, but are not limited to, flat, projection, cupped, oval, brad, headless, double, countersunk, and sinker. Shank styles include, but are not limited to, smooth, barbed, screw threaded, ring shank and fluted. Screw-threaded nails subject to this proceeding are driven using direct force and not by turning the nail using a tool that engages with the head. Point styles include, but are not limited to, diamond, needle, chisel and blunt or no point. Certain steel nails may be sold in bulk, or they may be collated in any manner using any material. Excluded from the scope of this investigation are certain steel nails packaged in combination with one or more non-subject articles, if the total number of nails of all types, in aggregate regardless of size, is less than 25. If packaged in combination with one or more non-subject articles, certain steel nails remain subject merchandise if the total number of nails of all types, in aggregate regardless of size, is equal to or greater than 25, unless otherwise excluded based on the other exclusions below. Also excluded from the scope are certain steel nails with a nominal shaft length of one inch or less that are (a) a component of an unassembled article, (b) the total number of nails is sixty (60) or less, and (c) the imported unassembled article falls into one of the following eight groupings: (1) Builders’ joinery and carpentry of wood that are classifiable as windows, French-windows and their frames; (2) builders’ joinery and carpentry of wood that are classifiable as doors and their frames and thresholds; (3) swivel seats with variable height adjustment; (4) seats that are convertible into beds (with the exception of those classifiable as garden seats or camping equipment); (5) seats of cane, osier, bamboo or similar materials; (6) other seats with wooden frames (with the exception of seats of a kind used for aircraft or motor vehicles); (7) furniture (other than seats) of wood (with the exception of i) VerDate Sep<11>2014 23:50 May 19, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\20MYN1.SGM 20MYN1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 28966 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 97 / Wednesday, May 20, 2015 / Notices 1 See Certain Steel Nails From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Negative Countervailing Duty Determination and Alignment of Final Countervailing Duty Determination With Final Antidumping Duty Determination, 79 FR 65187 (November 3, 2014) (Preliminary Determination). 2 See Memoranda to the File, through Robert Bolling, Program Manager, Office IV, ‘‘Verification of the Questionnaire Responses of Jinheung Steel Corporation, Jinsco International Corporation, and Duo-Fast Korea Co., Ltd.’’ (February 4, 2015); ‘‘Countervailing Duty Investigation of Certain Steel Nails from Korea: Verification of Daejin Steel Company’’ (February 5, 2015); and ‘‘Verification of the Questionnaire Responses of the Government of Korea’’ (February 10, 2015). 3 See Memorandum to Christian Marsh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations, from Howard Smith, Acting Director, Office IV, Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations, ‘‘Issues and Decision Memorandum for the Final Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigation of Certain Steel Nails from the Republic of Korea’’ (Issues and Decision Memorandum), dated concurrently with this determination and hereby adopted by this notice. 4 Public versions of all business proprietary documents and all public documents are on file electronically via Enforcement and Compliance’s Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS). Access to ACCESS is available to registered users at http:// access.trade.gov and in the Department’s Central Records Unit, Room 7046 of the main Department building. 5 For a discussion of these entities’ cross- ownership, see the Preliminary Decision Memorandum at 8. medical, surgical, dental or veterinary furniture; and ii) barbers’ chairs and similar chairs, having rotating as well as both reclining and elevating movements); or (8) furniture (other than seats) of materials other than wood, metal, or plastics (e.g., furniture of cane, osier, bamboo or similar materials). The aforementioned imported unassembled articles are currently classified under the following Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheadings: 4418.10, 4418.20, 9401.30, 9401.40, 9401.51, 9401.59, 9401.61, 9401.69, 9403.30, 9403.40, 9403.50, 9403.60, 9403.81 or 9403.89. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are steel nails that meet the specifications of Type I, Style 20 nails as identified in Tables 29 through 33 of ASTM Standard F1667 (2013 revision). Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are nails suitable for use in powder-actuated hand tools, whether or not threaded, which are currently classified under HTSUS subheadings 7317.00.20.00 and 7317.00.30.00. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are nails having a case hardness greater than or equal to 50 on the Rockwell Hardness C scale (HRC), a carbon content greater than or equal to 0.5 percent, a round head, a secondary reduced-diameter raised head section, a centered shank, and a smooth symmetrical point, suitable for use in gas- actuated hand tools. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are corrugated nails. A corrugated nail is made up of a small strip of corrugated steel with sharp points on one side. Also excluded from the scope of this investigation are thumb tacks, which are currently classified under HTSUS subheading 7317.00.10.00. Certain steel nails subject to this investigation are currently classified under HTSUS subheadings 7317.00.55.02, 7317.00.55.03, 7317.00.55.05, 7317.00.55.07, 7317.00.55.08, 7317.00.55.11, 7317.00.55.18, 7317.00.55.19, 7317.00.55.20, 7317.00.55.30, 7317.00.55.40, 7317.00.55.50, 7317.00.55.60, 7317.00.55.70, 7317.00.55.80, 7317.00.55.90, 7317.00.65.30, 7317.00.65.60 and 7317.00.75.00. Certain steel nails subject to this investigation also may be classified under HTSUS subheading 8206.00.00.00 or other HTSUS subheadings. While the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of this investigation is dispositive. Appendix II List of Comments and Issues in the Issues and Decision Memorandum I. Summary II. Background III. Scope of the Investigation IV. Scope Comments V. Subsidies Valuation VI. Analysis of Programs VII. Analysis of Comment Comment: Specificity of Grants Under the Energy Technology Program VIII. Recommendation [FR Doc. 2015–12277 Filed 5–19–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [C–580–875] Certain Steel Nails From the Republic of Korea: Final Negative Countervailing Duty Determination AGENCY : Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY : The Department of Commerce (the Department) determines that de minimis countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of certain steel nails (nails) from the Republic of Korea (Korea). The period of investigation is January 1, 2013, through December 31, 2013. DATES : Effective Date: May 20, 2015. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dana Mermelstein or Erin Kearney, 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) 482–1391 and (202) 482–0167, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Background The petitioner in this investigation is Mid Continent Steel & Wire, Inc. (Petitioner). This investigation covers 26 subsidy programs. In addition to the Government of Korea (the GOK), the respondents in this investigation are Daejin Steel Company (Daejin) and Jinheung Steel Corporation, including cross-owned affiliates Duo-Fast Korea Co., Ltd. and Jinsco International Corporation (collectively, Jinheung). Case History The following events have occurred since we published the Preliminary Determination on November 3, 2014.1 We conducted verification of the questionnaire responses of the GOK, Daejin, and Jinheung between December 8 and December 17, 2014, and issued verification reports between February 4 and February 10, 2015. 2 No parties submitted case or rebuttal briefs. Scope of the Investigation The product covered by this investigation is certain steel nails from Korea. For a full description of the scope of the investigation, see Appendix I to this notice. Since the Preliminary Determination, several interested parties (i.e., IKEA Supply AG, The Home Depot, Target Corporation, and Petitioner) commented on the scope of these investigations. The Department reviewed these comments and made certain changes. For further discussion, see the Issues and Decision Memorandum.3 The scope in Appendix I reflects all modifications to the scope made by the Department for this final determination. Analysis of Subsidy Programs The subsidy programs under investigation are discussed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum. 4 A list of topics discussed 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 ACCESS. In addition, a complete version of the Issues and Decision Memorandum can be accessed directly on the Internet at http:// enforcement.trade.gov/frn/index.html. The signed Issues and Decision Memorandum and the electronic version of the Issues and Decision Memorandum are identical in content. Final Determination The total estimated net countervailable subsidy rates are: Company Subsidy rate percent Daejin Steel Company ................ * 0.14 Jinheung Steel Corporation ........ 0.18 VerDate Sep<11>2014 23:50 May 19, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\20MYN1.SGM 20MYN1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── === USITC Termination – CVD – South Korea - Malaysia - Oman -Taiwan === 32606 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 110 / Tuesday, June 9, 2015 / Notices 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 (2015). Scope of Investigation: Having considered the complaint, the U.S. International Trade Commission, on June 2, 2015, 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)(B) 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 automated teller machines and point of sale devices and associated software thereof by reason of infringement of one or more of claims 1–3, 5–7, and 9 of the ’792 patent, and whether an industry in the United States exists as required by subsection (a)(2) of section 337; and (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 automated teller machines and point of sale devices and associated software thereof by reason of false advertising, 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: Global Cash Access, Inc., 7250 S Tenaya Way, Suite 100, Las Vegas, NV 89113. (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: NRT Technology Corp., 10 Compass Court, Toronto, Ontario M1S 5R3, Canada. NRT Technologies, Inc., 744 Pilot Road, Las Vegas, NV 89119. (c) The Office of Unfair Import Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW., Suite 401, Washington, DC 20436; and (3) For the investigation so instituted, the Chief Administrative Law Judge, U.S. International Trade Commission, shall designate the presiding Administrative Law Judge. Responses to the complaint and the notice of investigation must be submitted by the named respondents in accordance with section 210.13 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, 19 CFR § 210.13. Pursuant to 19 CFR §§ 201.16(e) and 210.13(a), such responses will be considered by the Commission if received not later than 20 days after the date of service by the Commission of the complaint and the notice of investigation. Extensions of time for submitting responses to the complaint and the notice of investigation will not be granted unless good cause therefor is shown. Failure of a respondent to file a timely response to each allegation in the complaint and in this notice may be deemed to constitute a waiver of the right to appear and contest the allegations of the complaint and this notice, and to authorize the administrative law judge and the Commission, without further notice to the respondent, to find the facts to be as alleged in the complaint and this notice and to enter an initial determination and a final determination containing such findings, and may result in the issuance of an exclusion order or a cease and desist order or both directed against the respondent. By order of the Commission. Issued: June 3, 2015. Lisa R. Barton, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2015–13973 Filed 6–8–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation Nos. 701–TA–516–519 (Final)] Certain Steel Nails From Korea, Malaysia, Oman, and Taiwan; Termination of Investigations AGENCY : United States International Trade Commission. ACTION : Notice. SUMMARY : On May 20, 2015, the Department of Commerce published notice in the Federal Register of negative final determinations of countervailable subsidies in connection with the subject investigations concerning Korea (80 FR 28966), Malaysia (80 FR 28968), Oman (80 FR 28958), and Taiwan (80 FR 28964). Accordingly, the countervailing duty investigations concerning certain steel nails from Korea, Malaysia, Oman, and Taiwan (Investigation Nos. 701–TA– 516–519 (Final)) are terminated. DATES : Effective Date: May 20, 2015. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Fred Ruggles (202–205–3187), 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). The public record for these investigations may be viewed on the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) at http://edis.usitc.gov. Authority: These investigations are being terminated under authority of title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 and pursuant to section 207.40(a) of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 207.40(a)). This notice is published pursuant to section 201.10 of the Commission’s rules (19 CFR 201.10). By order of the Commission. Issued: June 3, 2015. Lisa R. Barton, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2015–14026 Filed 6–8–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation Nos. 701–TA–534–538 and 731–TA–1274–1278 (Preliminary)] Certain Corrosion-Resistant Steel Products From China, India, Italy, Korea, and Taiwan; Institution of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations AGENCY : United States International Trade Commission. ACTION : Notice. SUMMARY : The Commission hereby gives notice of the institution of investigations VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:12 Jun 08, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00083 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\09JNN1.SGM 09JNN1 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── === USITC Determination - Final === 39800 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 132 / Friday, July 10, 2015 / Notices 1 The record is defined in section 207.2(f) of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 207.2(f)). 2 Chairman Meredith M. Broadbent dissenting. 3 Commissioner F. Scott Kieff did not participate in these investigations. (i) Explain how the articles potentially subject to the recommended orders are used in the United States; (ii) identify any public health, safety, or welfare concerns in the United States relating to the recommended 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 recommended exclusion order and/or a cease and desist order within a commercially reasonable time; and (v) explain how the limited exclusion order and cease and desist order would impact consumers in the United States. Written submissions must be filed no later than by close of business on August 11, 2015. Persons filing written submissions must file the original document electronically on or before the deadlines stated above and submit eight 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 investigation number (Inv. No. 337– TA–908) in a prominent place on the cover page, the first page, or both. (See Handbook for Electronic Filing Procedures, http://www.usitc.gov/ secretary/fed_reg_notices/rules/ handbook_on_electronic_filing.pdf). Persons with questions regarding filing should contact the Secretary at (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. A redacted non- confidential version of the document must also be filed simultaneously with any confidential filing. All non- confidential written submissions will be available for public inspection at the Office of the Secretary and on EDIS. 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 210.50 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 201.10, 210.50). By order of the Commission. Issued: July 6, 2015. Lisa R. Barton, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2015–16876 Filed 7–9–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation Nos. 701–TA–521 and 731– TA–1252–1255 and 1257 (Final)] Certain Steel Nails From Korea, Malaysia, Oman, Taiwan, and Vietnam Determinations On the basis of the record 1 developed in the subject investigations, the United States International Trade Commission (‘‘Commission’’) determines, pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (‘‘the Act’’), that an industry in the United States is materially injured by reason of imports of certain steel nails from Korea, Malaysia, Oman, Taiwan, and Vietnam, provided for in subheadings 7317.00.55, 7317.00.65 and 7317.00.75 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that have been found by the Department of Commerce to be sold in the United States at less than fair value (‘‘LTFV’’), and by reason of imports from Vietnam that have been found by Commerce to be subsidized by the government of Vietnam. 2 3 Background The Commission, pursuant to sections 705(b) and 735(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1671d(b)) and (19 U.S.C. 1673d(b)), instituted these investigations effective May 29, 2014, following receipt of a petition filed with the Commission and Commerce by Mid Continent Nail Corporation (Poplar Bluff, MO). The Commission scheduled the final phase of the investigations after Commerce published preliminary determinations that imports of certain steel nails from Korea, Malaysia, Oman, Taiwan, and Vietnam were dumped within the meaning of 733(b) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1673b(b)) and that imports of certain steel nails from Vietnam were subsidized within the meaning of section 703(b) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1671b(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 on December 29, 2014 (80 FR 3622, January 23, 2015). The hearing was held in Washington, DC, on May 14, 2015, and all persons who requested the opportunity were permitted to appear in person or by counsel. The Commission made these determinations pursuant to sections 705(b) and 735(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1671d(b)) and (19 U.S.C. 1673d(b)). It completed and filed its determinations in these investigations on July 6, 2015. The views of the Commission will be contained in USITC Publication 4541 (July 2015), entitled Certain Steel Nails from Korea, Malaysia, Oman, Taiwan, and Vietnam: Investigation Nos. 701–TA–521 and 731–TA–1252–1255 and 1257 (Final). By order of the Commission. Issued: July 6, 2015. Lisa R. Barton, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2015–16878 Filed 7–9–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE [OMB Number 1105–0094] Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Extension With Change, of a Previously Approved Collection Applications for Special Deputation AGENCY : U.S. Marshals Service, Department of Justice. ACTION : 60-day notice. SUMMARY : The Department of Justice (DOJ), U.S. Marshals Service, will be submitting 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. DATES : Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 60 days until September 8, 2015. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have additional 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 Nicole Feuerstein, Publications Specialist, U.S. Marshals Service, CS–3, 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20530–0001 (phone: 202–307–5168). VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:51 Jul 09, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\10JYN1.SGM 10JYN1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── === Orders - AD - South Korea, Malaysia - Oman - Taiwan - Vietnam === 39994 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 133 / Monday, July 13, 2015 / Notices 1 See Certain Steel Nails from the Republic of Korea: Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, 80 FR 28955 (May 20, 2015) (‘‘Final Determination of Steel Nails from Korea’’); Certain Steel Nails From Malaysia; Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, 80 FR 28969 (May 20, 2015); Certain Steel Nails From the Sultanate of Oman: Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, 80 FR 28972 (May 20, 2015); Certain Steel Nails From Taiwan: Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, 80 FR 28959 (May 20, 2015) (‘‘Final Determination of Steel Nails from Taiwan’’); and Certain Steel Nails From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Final Determination Dated: July 7, 2015. John H. Thompson, Director, Bureau of the Census. [FR Doc. 2015–17029 Filed 7–10–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–07–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Economic Development Administration Notice of Petitions by Firms for Determination of Eligibility To Apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance AGENCY : Economic Development Administration, Commerce. ACTION : Notice and opportunity for public comment. Pursuant to Section 251 of the Trade Act 1974, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2341 et seq.), the Economic Development Administration (EDA) has received petitions for certification of eligibility to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance from the firms listed below. Accordingly, EDA has initiated investigations to determine whether increased imports into the United States of articles like or directly competitive with those produced by each of these firms contributed importantly to the total or partial separation of the firm’s workers, or threat thereof, and to a decrease in sales or production of each petitioning firm. LIST OF PETITIONS RECEIVED BY EDA FOR CERTIFICATION ELIGIBILITY TO APPLY FOR TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE [7/3/2015 Through 7/7/2015] Firm name Firm address Date accepted for investigation Product(s) NicVape, Inc. .......................... 107 Corporate Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29303. 7/6/2015 The firm manufactures liquids and concentrates for the elec- tronic cigarette industry. Alpha Products, Inc. ............... 5570 West 70th Place, Chi- cago, IL 60638. 7/6/2015 The firm manufactures stamped and fabricated metal parts including steel and aluminum railcar parts, speaker bas- kets, cluster mailboxes, and high capacity magazines. Modular Sound Systems, Inc. d/b/a Bag End Loud- speakers. 1201 Armstrong Street, Algonquin, IL 60102. 7/6/2015 The firm manufactures loudspeakers and electronic compo- nents. Diversified Plastics Corpora- tion. 120 West Mount Vernon Street, Nixa, MO 65714. 7/7/2015 The firm manufactures plastics including expandable poly- propylene & polystyrene for packaging, injection molding, beaded press molding, concrete foam blocks and auto- motive components. Georgia Chair Company, Inc. 456 Industrial Boulevard, Gainesville, GA 30501. 7/7/2015 The firm manufactures chairs, tables, desks, and book- cases; the manufacturing material is red oak wood. Any party having a substantial interest in these proceedings may request a public hearing on the matter. A written request for a hearing must be submitted to the Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms Division, Room 71030, Economic Development Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230, no later than ten (10) calendar days following publication of this notice. Please follow the requirements set forth in EDA’s regulations at 13 CFR 315.9 for procedures to request a public hearing. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance official number and title for the program under which these petitions are submitted is 11.313, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms. Dated: July 7, 2015. Michael S. DeVillo, Eligibility Examiner. [FR Doc. 2015–17035 Filed 7–10–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–WH–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–580–874, A–557–816, A–523–808, A–583– 854, A–552–818] Certain Steel Nails From the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, the Sultanate of Oman, Taiwan, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Antidumping Duty Orders 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 (‘‘ITC’’), the Department is issuing antidumping duty orders on certain steel nails (‘‘steel nails’’) from the Republic of Korea (‘‘Korea’’), Malaysia, the Sultanate of Oman (‘‘Oman’’), Taiwan, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (‘‘Vietnam’’). DATES : Effective Date: July 13, 2015. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Krisha Hill (Korea), Edythe Artman (Malaysia and Vietnam), Lilit Astvatsatrian (Oman), or Victoria Cho (Taiwan) AD/CVD Operations, Office IV, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–4037, (202) 482–3931, (202) 482– 6412, or (202) 482–5075, respectively. 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 May 20 and 22, 2015, the Department published its affirmative final determinations of sales in the less- than-fair-value investigations of steel nails from Korea, Malaysia, Oman, Taiwan, and Vietnam, respectively. 1 VerDate Sep<11>2014 22:06 Jul 10, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\13JYN1.SGM 13JYN1 asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 39995Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 133 / Monday, July 13, 2015 / Notices of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, 80 FR 29622 (May 22, 2015) (‘‘Final Determination for Vietnam’’). 2 See Certain Steel Nails From Malaysia: Amended Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, 80 FR 34370 (June 16, 2015). 3 See Certain Steel Nails from Korea, Malaysia, Oman, Taiwan, and Vietnam, USITC Investigation Nos. 701–TA–521 and 731–TA–1252–1255 (Final), USITC Publication 4541 (July 2015). 4 The shaft length of certain steel nails with flat heads or parallel shoulders under the head shall be measured from under the head or shoulder to the tip of the point. The shaft length of all other certain steel nails shall be measured overall. 5 Id. Pursuant to 735(e) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.224(f), the Department published its amended final determination of sales in the less-than- fair-value investigation of steel nails from Malaysia on June 16, 2015.2 On July 6, 2015, 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 the less-than-fair-value imports of steel nails from Korea, Malaysia, Oman, Taiwan, and Vietnam. 3 Scope of the Orders The merchandise covered by these orders is certain steel nails having a nominal shaft length not exceeding 12 inches. 4 Certain steel nails include, but are not limited to, nails made from round wire and nails that are cut from flat-rolled steel. Certain steel nails may be of one piece construction or constructed of two or more pieces. Certain steel nails may be produced from any type of steel, and may have any type of surface finish, head type, shank, point type and shaft diameter. Finishes include, but are not limited to, coating in vinyl, zinc (galvanized, including but not limited to electroplating or hot dipping one or more times), phosphate, cement, and paint. Certain steel nails may have one or more surface finishes. Head styles include, but are not limited to, flat, projection, cupped, oval, brad, headless, double, countersunk, and sinker. Shank styles include, but are not limited to, smooth, barbed, screw threaded, ring shank and fluted. Screw-threaded nails subject to this proceeding are driven using direct force and not by turning the nail using a tool that engages with the head. Point styles include, but are not limited to, diamond, needle, chisel and blunt or no point. Certain steel nails may be sold in bulk, or they may be collated in any manner using any material. Excluded from the scope of these orders are certain steel nails packaged in combination with one or more non- subject articles, if the total number of nails of all types, in aggregate regardless of size, is less than 25. If packaged in combination with one or more non- subject articles, certain steel nails remain subject merchandise if the total number of nails of all types, in aggregate regardless of size, is equal to or greater than 25, unless otherwise excluded based on the other exclusions below. Also excluded from the scope are certain steel nails with a nominal shaft length of one inch or less that are (a) a component of an unassembled article, (b) the total number of nails is sixty (60) or less, and (c) the imported unassembled article falls into one of the following eight groupings: (1) Builders’ joinery and carpentry of wood that are classifiable as windows, French- windows and their frames; (2) builders’ joinery and carpentry of wood that are classifiable as doors and their frames and thresholds; (3) swivel seats with variable height adjustment; (4) seats that are convertible into beds (with the exception of those classifiable as garden seats or camping equipment); (5) seats of cane, osier, bamboo or similar materials; (6) other seats with wooden frames (with the exception of seats of a kind used for aircraft or motor vehicles); (7) furniture (other than seats) of wood (with the exception of (i) medical, surgical, dental or veterinary furniture; and (ii) barbers’ chairs and similar chairs, having rotating as well as both reclining and elevating movements); or (8) furniture (other than seats) of materials other than wood, metal, or plastics (e.g., furniture of cane, osier, bamboo or similar materials). The aforementioned imported unassembled articles are currently classified under the following Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheadings: 4418.10, 4418.20, 9401.30, 9401.40, 9401.51, 9401.59, 9401.61, 9401.69, 9403.30, 9403.40, 9403.50, 9403.60, 9403.81 or 9403.89. Also excluded from the scope of these orders are steel nails that meet the specifications of Type I, Style 20 nails as identified in Tables 29 through 33 of ASTM Standard F1667 (2013 revision). Also excluded from the scope of these orders are nails suitable for use in powder-actuated hand tools, whether or not threaded, which are currently classified under HTSUS subheadings 7317.00.20.00 and 7317.00.30.00. Also excluded from the scope of these orders are nails having a case hardness greater than or equal to 50 on the Rockwell Hardness C scale (HRC), a carbon content greater than or equal to 0.5 percent, a round head, a secondary reduced-diameter raised head section, a centered shank, and a smooth symmetrical point, suitable for use in gas-actuated hand tools. Also excluded from the scope of these orders are corrugated nails. A corrugated nail is made up of a small strip of corrugated steel with sharp points on one side. Also excluded from the scope of these orders are thumb tacks, which are currently classified under HTSUS subheading 7317.00.10.00. Certain steel nails subject to these orders are currently classified under HTSUS subheadings 7317.00.55.02, 7317.00.55.03, 7317.00.55.05, 7317.00.55.07, 7317.00.55.08, 7317.00.55.11, 7317.00.55.18, 7317.00.55.19, 7317.00.55.20, 7317.00.55.30, 7317.00.55.40, 7317.00.55.50, 7317.00.55.60, 7317.00.55.70, 7317.00.55.80, 7317.00.55.90, 7317.00.65.30, 7317.00.65.60 and 7317.00.75.00. Certain steel nails subject to these orders also may be classified under HTSUS subheadings 7907.00.60.00, 8206.00.00.00 or other HTSUS subheadings. While the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of these orders is dispositive. Antidumping Duty Orders As stated above, on July 6, 2015, 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 material injury with respect to steel nails from Korea, Malaysia, Oman, Taiwan, and Vietnam.5 Because the ITC determined that imports of steel nails from Korea, Malaysia, Oman, Taiwan, and Vietnam are materially injuring a U.S. industry, unliquidated entries of such merchandise from Korea, Malaysia, Oman, Taiwan, and Vietnam, entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption are subject 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 steel nails from Korea, Malaysia, Oman, Taiwan, and Vietnam. Antidumping duties will be assessed on unliquidated entries of steel nails from Malaysia, Oman, and Vietnam entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for VerDate Sep<11>2014 22:06 Jul 10, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\13JYN1.SGM 13JYN1 asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 39996 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 133 / Monday, July 13, 2015 / Notices 6 See Certain Steel Nails From Malaysia: Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Postponement of Final Determination and Extension of Provisional Measures, 79 FR 78055 (December 29, 2014); Certain Steel Nails From the Sultanate of Oman: Affirmative Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Postponement of Final Determination, 79 FR 78034 (December 29, 2014); Certain Steel Nails From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Postponement of Final Determination and Extension of Provisional Measures, 79 FR 78058 (December 29, 2014). 7 See Certain Steel Nails From the Republic of Korea: Affirmative Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Postponement of Final Determination, 79 FR 78051 (December 29, 2014). For the single entity consisting of Jinheung Steel, Duo-Fast Korea Co., Ltd., and Jinsco International Corporation (‘‘Jinheung Steel Single Entity’’), because this entity’s estimated weighted- average final dumping margin is zero, we directed CBP to terminate suspension of liquidation of entries of certain steel nails produced and exported by this entity and have not imposed any cash deposit requirement on those entries. See Final Determination of Steel Nails from Korea, 80 FR at 28957. 8 See Final Determination of Steel Nails from Taiwan. No suspension of liquidation has been required for entries exported by Quick Advance, Inc. and produced by Ko Nails, Inc. because its estimated weighted-average final dumping margin is zero. The Department calculated its dumping margin during its investigation based on sales of Quick Advance, Inc. that were produced by Ko Nails, Inc. Therefore, Quick Advance Inc.’s exclusion from antidumping duty liability and any cash deposit requirement pertains only to the channel(s) of sales that were examined by the Department in the investigation. See the Memorandum to the File, entitled, ‘‘Clarification of Quick Advance, Inc.’s Sales Channels,’’ dated concurrently with this notice. 9 Except for those entries produced and exported by the Jinheung Steel Single Entity, as stated above. 10 Except for those entries produced by Ko Nails, Inc. and exported by the Quick Advance Inc., as stated above. 11 See section 736(a)(3) of the Act. 12 See Final Determination for Vietnam, 80 at 29623. See also Certain Steel Nails From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination, 80 FR 28962 (May 20, 2015), and accompanying Issues and Decision Memorandum at 12–22. 13 See Certain Steel Nails From the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, the Sultanate of Oman, Taiwan, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Postponement of Preliminary Determination of Antidumping Duty Investigations, 79 FR 63082 (October 22, 2014). Provisional measures were not effect for entries of subject merchandise from Taiwan because the Department’s preliminary determination was negative. See Certain Steel Nails From Taiwan: Negative Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Postponement of Final Determination, 79 FR 78053, 78054 (December 29, 2014) (Preliminary Determination). 14 No suspension of liquidation will be required for entries of these firms because their estimated weighted-average dumping margin is zero. See Final Determination of Steel Nails from Korea. consumption on or after December 29, 2014, the date of publication of the preliminary determinations, 6 but will not include entries occurring after the expiration of the provisional measures period and before publication of the ITC’s final injury determination as further described below. Antidumping duties will be assessed on relevant unliquidated entries of steel nails from Korea entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after December 29, 2014, the date of publication of the preliminary determinations. 7 Antidumping duties will not include entries occurring after the expiration of the provisional measures period and before publication of the ITC’s final injury determination as further described below. Because the preliminary determination in the less- than-fair-value investigation involving Taiwan was negative, antidumping duties will be assessed on relevant unliquidated entries of steel nails from Taiwan, entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after May 20, 2015, the date of publication of the final determination. 8 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 relevant entries of steel nails from Korea,9 Malaysia, Oman, and Vietnam. We will also instruct CBP to begin suspension of liquidation on all relevant entries of steel nails from Taiwan. 10 These instructions suspending liquidation will remain in effect until further notice. We will also instruct CBP to require cash deposits equal to the amounts as 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 equal to the estimated weighted-average antidumping duty margins listed below.11 The relevant all-others rate (for Korea, Malaysia, Oman, and Taiwan) or the rate for the Vietnam-wide entity (for Vietnam), as applicable, apply to all producers or exporters not specifically listed. For the purpose of determining cash deposit rates, the estimated weighted-average dumping margins for imports of subject merchandise from Vietnam will be adjusted, as appropriate, for export subsidies found in the final determination of the companion countervailing duty investigation of this merchandise imported from Vietnam.12 Provisional Measures Section 733(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 steel nails from Korea, Malaysia, Oman, and Vietnam, we extended the four- month period by additional 42 days in each case.13 In the underlying investigations, the Department published the preliminary determinations on December 29, 2014. Therefore, the extended period, beginning on the date of publication of the preliminary determinations, ended on June 26, 2015. 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. Therefore, 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 steel nails from Korea, Malaysia, Oman, and Vietnam entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption after June 26, 2015, the date on which the provisional measures expired, until and through the day preceding the date of publication of the ITC’s final injury determinations in the Federal Register. Suspension of liquidation will resume on the date of publication of the ITC’s final determination in the Federal Register. The weighted-average dumping margins are as follows: Exporter/producer Dumping margins (%) Korea: Daejin Steel ............................... 11.80 Jinheung Steel Corporation, Jinsco International Corpora- tion, and Duo-Fast Korea Co., Ltd.14 .............................. 0.00 All Others .................................. 11.80 Malaysia: Inmax Sdn. Bhd. ....................... 39.35 Region International Co. Ltd. and Region System Sdn. Bhd. ....................................... 2.66 Tag Fasteners Sdn. Bhd. .......... 39.35 All Others .................................. 2.66 Oman: Oman Fasteners, LLC .............. 9.10 All Others .................................. 9.10 Taiwan: PT Enterprises .......................... 2.24 VerDate Sep<11>2014 22:37 Jul 10, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\13JYN1.SGM 13JYN1 asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 39997Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 133 / Monday, July 13, 2015 / Notices 15 As stated above, no suspension of liquidation will be required for entries exported by Quick Advance Inc., which were produced by Ko Nails, Inc. because its estimated weighted-average dumping margin is zero. See Final Determination of Steel Nails from Taiwan. 16 As explained in the Final Determination for Vietnam, 80 at 29623, the estimated weighted- average dumping margins for the separate-rate company and the Vietnam-wide entity will be adjusted for export subsidies. As a result of these adjustments, the cash deposit rate for both the separate-rate company and the Vietnam-wide entity will be 290.40 percent. 1 See Initiation of Five-year (‘‘Sunset’’) Review, 80 FR 17388 (April 1, 2015) (Initiation Notice). 2 See Letters to the Secretary from Polyethylene Retail Carrier Bag Committee: 1) ‘‘Second Five-Year (‘Sunset’) Review Of Antidumping Duty Order On Polyethylene Retail Carrier Bags From Indonesia: Notice Of Intent To Participate In Sunset Review’’ (April 16, 2015); 2) ‘‘Second Five-Year (‘Sunset’) Review Of Antidumping Duty Order On Polyethylene Retail Carrier Bags From Malaysia: Notice Of Intent To Participate In Sunset Review’’ (April 16, 2015); 3) ‘‘Second Five-Year (‘Sunset’) Review Of Antidumping Duty Order On Polyethylene Retail Carrier Bags From The People’s Republic Of China: Notice Of Intent To Participate In Sunset Review’’ (April 16, 2015); 4) ‘‘Second Five-Year (‘Sunset’) Review Of Antidumping Duty Order On Polyethylene Retail Carrier Bags From Taiwan: Notice Of Intent To Participate In Sunset Review’’ (April 16, 2015); 5) ‘‘Second Five-Year (‘Sunset’) Review Of Antidumping Duty Order On Polyethylene Retail Carrier Bags From Thailand: Notice Of Intent To Participate In Sunset Review’’ (April 16, 2015); and 6) ‘‘Second Five-Year (‘Sunset’) Review Of Antidumping Duty Order On Polyethylene Retail Carrier Bags From The Socialist Republic Of Vietnam: Notice Of Intent To Participate In Sunset Review’’ (April 16, 2015). The Polyethylene Retail Carrier Bag Committee is comprised of five domestic producers of PRCBs: Hilex Poly Co., LLC, Superbag Corporation, Unistar Plastics, LLC, Command Packaging, and Roplast Industries, Inc. Id. 3 See letters from domestic interested party: ‘‘Five-Year (‘Sunset’) Review Of Antidumping Duty Order On Polyethylene Retail Carrier Bags From Indonesia: Domestic Industry’s Substantive Response’’ (May 1, 2015) (Indonesia Substantive Response); 2) ‘‘Second Five-Year (‘Sunset’) Review Of Antidumping Duty Order On Polyethylene Retail Carrier Bags From Malaysia: Domestic Industry’s Substantive Response’’ (May 1, 2015) (Malaysia Substantive Response); 3) ‘‘Second Five-Year (‘Sunset’) Review Of Antidumping Duty Order On Polyethylene Retail Carrier Bags From The People’s Republic Of China: Domestic Industry’s Substantive Response’’ (May 1, 2015) (PRC Substantive Response); 4) ‘‘Five-Year (‘Sunset’) Review Of Antidumping Duty Order On Polyethylene Retail Carrier Bags From Taiwan: Domestic Industry’s Substantive Response’’ (May 1, 2015) (Taiwan Substantive Response); 5) ‘‘Second Five-Year (‘Sunset’) Review Of Antidumping Duty Order On Polyethylene Retail Carrier Bags From Thailand: Domestic Industry’s Substantive Response’’ (May 1, 2015) (Thailand Substantive Response); and 6) ‘‘Five-Year (‘Sunset’) Review Of Antidumping Duty Order On Polyethylene Retail Carrier Bags From The Socialist Republic Of Vietnam: Domestic Industry’s Substantive Response’’ (May 1, 2015) (Vietnam Substantive Response). 4 See Memorandum from Christian Marsh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations, to Paul Piquado, Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance, entitled, ‘‘Issues and Decision Memorandum for the Expedited Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders on Polyethylene Retail Carrier Bags from Indonesia, Malaysia, the People’s Republic of China, Taiwan, Thailand, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam’’ dated concurrently with this notice (Issues and Decision Memorandum). Exporter/producer Dumping margins (%) Quick Advance Inc.15 ................ 0.00 All Others .................................. 2.24 Vietnam 16 : Kosteel Vina Limited Company 323.99 Vietnam-Wide Entity * ............... 323.99% * The Vietnam-wide entity includes the fol- lowing exporters/producers: Region Industries Co., Ltd., United Nail Products Co., Ltd., Cong Ty Tnhh Cong Nghe Nhua A Chau, Kim Tin Group, Megastar Co., Ltd. and Simone Acces- sories Collection. This notice constitutes the antidumping duty orders with respect to steel nails from Korea, Malaysia, Oman, Taiwan, and Vietnam pursuant to section 736(a) of the Act. Interested parties can find a list of antidumping duty orders currently in effect at http:// enforcement.trade.gov/stats/ iastats1.html. These orders are published in accordance with section 736(a) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.211. Dated: July 7, 2015. Paul Piquado, Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. [FR Doc. 2015–17239 Filed 7–10–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–560–822, A–557–813, A–570–886, A–583– 843, A–549–821, A–552–806] Polyethylene Retail Carrier Bags From Indonesia, Malaysia, the People’s Republic of China, Taiwan, Thailand, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Final Results of the Expedited Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders AGENCY : Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY : The Department of Commerce (the Department) finds that revocation of the antidumping duty orders on polyethylene retail carrier bags from Indonesia, Malaysia, the People’s Republic of China, Taiwan, Thailand, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping as indicated in the ‘‘Final Results of Sunset Review’’ section of this notice. DATES : Effective Date: July 13, 2015. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas Schauer 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) 482–0410 or (202) 482– 1690, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Background On April 1, 2015, the Department published the notice of initiation of the sunset reviews of the antidumping duty orders on polyethylene retail carrier bags (PRCBs) from Indonesia, Malaysia, the People’s Republic of China (PRC), Taiwan, Thailand, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Vietnam) pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). 1 In accordance with 19 CFR 351.218(d)(1)(i), the Department received notices of intent to participate in these sunset reviews from the Polyethylene Retail Carrier Bag Committee (the domestic interested party) within 15 days after the date of publication of the Initiation Notice and the effective date of the initiation of this sunset review. 2 The domestic interested party claimed interested party status under section 771(9)(C) of the Act. The Department received complete substantive responses to the Initiation Notice from the domestic interested party within the 30-day period specified in 19 CFR 351.218(d)(3)(i).3 The Department received no substantive responses from any respondent interested party. In accordance with section 751(c)(3)(B) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.218(e)(1)(ii)(C)(2), the Department conducted expedited (120- day) sunset reviews of the antidumping duty orders on PRCBs from Indonesia, Malaysia, the PRC, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. Scope of the Orders The merchandise subject to the antidumping duty orders is PRCBs which are currently classified under subheading 3923.21.0085 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). The HTSUS number is provided for convenience and customs purposes. A full description of the scope of the order is contained in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum. 4 The written description is dispositive. Analysis of Comments Received A complete discussion of all issues raised in these reviews are addressed in the accompanying Issues and DecisionMemorandum, which is hereby adopted by this notice, including the likelihood of continuation or recurrence of dumping in the event of revocation VerDate Sep<11>2014 22:06 Jul 10, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\13JYN1.SGM 13JYN1 asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── === Orders - CVD - China - Vietnam === 41006 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 134 / Tuesday, July 14, 2015 / Notices 1 See Certain Steel Nails From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination, 80 FR 28962 (May 20, 2015). 2 See Certain Steel Nails from Korea, Malaysia, Oman, Taiwan, and Vietnam, USITC Investigation Nos. 701–TA–521 and 731–TA–1252–1255 (Final), USITC Publication 4541 (July 2015). Because the final CVD determinations with respect to Korea, Malaysia, Oman, and Taiwan were negative, the CVD investigations with respect to those countries were terminated. 3 The shaft length of certain steel nails with flat heads or parallel shoulders under the head shall be measured from under the head or shoulder to the tip of the point. The shaft length of all other certain steel nails shall be measured overall. 52. Solarbest Energy—Tech (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd. 53. Sopray Energy 54. Sumec Hardware & Tools Co., Ltd. 55. Sun Earth Solar Power Co., Ltd. 56. Suntech Power Co., Ltd. 57. Suzhou Shenglong PV-Tech Co., Ltd. 58. Tianwei New Energy (Chengdu) PV Module Co., Ltd. 59. Tianjin Yingli New Energy Resources Co, Ltd. 60. Trina Solar (Changzhou) Science & Technology Co, Ltd. 61. Topray 62. Upsolar Group, Co. Ltd. 63. Wanxiang Import & Export Co., Ltd. 64. Wuxi Sunshine Power 65. Wuxi Suntech Power Co., Ltd. 66. Yangzhou Rietech Renewal Energy Co., Ltd. 67. Yangzhou Suntech Power Co., Ltd. 68. Yingli Energy (China) Company Limited. 69. Yingli Green Energy International Trading Company Limited. 70. Zhejiang Jiutai New Energy Co. Ltd. 71. Zhejiang Shuqimeng Photovoltaic Technology Co., Ltd. 72. Zhejiang Xinshun Guangfu Science and Technology Co., Ltd. 73. Zhejiang ZG-Cells Co, Ltd. 74. Zhenjiang Rietech New Energy Science & Technology Co., Ltd. 75. Zhiheng Solar Inc. 76. Zhejiang Sunflower Light Energy Sciences & Technology Limited Liability Company [FR Doc. 2015–17241 Filed 7–13–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [C–552–819] Certain Steel Nails From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Countervailing Duty Order AGENCY : Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY : Based on affirmative final determinations by the Department of Commerce (Department) and the International Trade Commission (ITC), the Department is issuing a countervailing duty order on certain steel nails (nails) from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Vietnam). DATES : Effective July 14, 2015. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas Schauer or Sergio Balbontin, AD/CVD Operations, Office 1, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–0410 and (202) 482–6478, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Background On May 20, 2015, the Department published its final determination in the countervailing duty investigation of nails from the Vietnam. 1 On July 6, 2015, the ITC notified the Department of its final determination pursuant to section 705(b)(1)(A)(i) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (Act), that an industry in the United States is materially injured by reason of subsidized imports of subject merchandise from Vietnam. 2 Scope of the Order The merchandise covered by this order is certain steel nails having a nominal shaft length not exceeding 12 inches. 3 Certain steel nails include, but are not limited to, nails made from round wire and nails that are cut from flat-rolled steel. Certain steel nails may be of one piece construction or constructed of two or more pieces. Certain steel nails may be produced from any type of steel, and may have any type of surface finish, head type, shank, point type and shaft diameter. Finishes include, but are not limited to, coating in vinyl, zinc (galvanized, including but not limited to electroplating or hot dipping one or more times), phosphate, cement, and paint. Certain steel nails may have one or more surface finishes. Head styles include, but are not limited to, flat, projection, cupped, oval, brad, headless, double, countersunk, and sinker. Shank styles include, but are not limited to, smooth, barbed, screw threaded, ring shank and fluted. Screw-threaded nails subject to this proceeding are driven using direct force and not by turning the nail using a tool that engages with the head. Point styles include, but are not limited to, diamond, needle, chisel and blunt or no point. Certain steel nails may be sold in bulk, or they may be collated in any manner using any material. Excluded from the scope of this order are certain steel nails packaged in combination with one or more non- subject articles, if the total number of nails of all types, in aggregate regardless of size, is less than 25. If packaged in combination with one or more non- subject articles, certain steel nails remain subject merchandise if the total number of nails of all types, in aggregate regardless of size, is equal to or greater than 25, unless otherwise excluded based on the other exclusions below. Also excluded from the scope are certain steel nails with a nominal shaft length of one inch or less that are (a) a component of an unassembled article, (b) the total number of nails is sixty (60) or less, and (c) the imported unassembled article falls into one of the following eight groupings: (1) Builders’ joinery and carpentry of wood that are classifiable as windows, French- windows and their frames; (2) builders’ joinery and carpentry of wood that are classifiable as doors and their frames and thresholds; (3) swivel seats with variable height adjustment; (4) seats that are convertible into beds (with the exception of those classifiable as garden seats or camping equipment); (5) seats of cane, osier, bamboo or similar materials; (6) other seats with wooden frames (with the exception of seats of a kind used for aircraft or motor vehicles); (7) furniture (other than seats) of wood (with the exception of i) medical, surgical, dental or veterinary furniture; and ii) barbers’ chairs and similar chairs, having rotating as well as both reclining and elevating movements); or (8) furniture (other than seats) of materials other than wood, metal, or plastics (e.g., furniture of cane, osier, bamboo or similar materials). The aforementioned imported unassembled articles are currently classified under the following Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheadings: 4418.10, 4418.20, 9401.30, 9401.40, 9401.51, 9401.59, 9401.61, 9401.69, 9403.30, 9403.40, 9403.50, 9403.60, 9403.81 or 9403.89. Also excluded from the scope of this order are steel nails that meet the specifications of Type I, Style 20 nails as identified in Tables 29 through 33 of ASTM Standard F1667 (2013 revision). Also excluded from the scope of this order are nails suitable for use in powder-actuated hand tools, whether or not threaded, which are currently classified under HTSUS subheadings 7317.00.20.00 and 7317.00.30.00. Also excluded from the scope of this order are nails having a case hardness greater than or equal to 50 on the Rockwell Hardness C scale (HRC), a carbon content greater than or equal to 0.5 percent, a round head, a secondary reduced-diameter raised head section, a centered shank, and a smooth VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:09 Jul 13, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\14JYN1.SGM 14JYN1 asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 41007Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 134 / Tuesday, July 14, 2015 / Notices 4 See Certain Steel Nails From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination and Alignment of Final Countervailing Duty Determination With Final Antidumping Duty Determination, 79 FR 65184 (November 3, 2014). 1 See Multilayered Wood Flooring from the People’s Republic of China: Countervailing Duty Order, 76 FR 76693 (December 8, 2011) (Order); see also Multilayered Wood Flooring from the People’s Republic of China: Amended Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders, 77 FR 5484 (February 3, 2012) (Amended Order). 2 See Multilayered Wood Flooring From the People’s Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review and Intent To Rescind the Review in Part; 2012, 80 FR 859 (January 7, 2015) (Preliminary Results). 3 See Memorandum to Christian Marsh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Continued symmetrical point, suitable for use in gas-actuated hand tools. Also excluded from the scope of this order are corrugated nails. A corrugated nail is made up of a small strip of corrugated steel with sharp points on one side. Also excluded from the scope of this order are thumb tacks, which are currently classified under HTSUS subheading 7317.00.10.00. Certain steel nails subject to this order are currently classified under HTSUS subheadings 7317.00.55.02, 7317.00.55.03, 7317.00.55.05, 7317.00.55.07, 7317.00.55.08, 7317.00.55.11, 7317.00.55.18, 7317.00.55.19, 7317.00.55.20, 7317.00.55.30, 7317.00.55.40, 7317.00.55.50, 7317.00.55.60, 7317.00.55.70, 7317.00.55.80, 7317.00.55.90, 7317.00.65.30, 7317.00.65.60 and 7317.00.75.00. Certain steel nails subject to this order also may be classified under HTSUS subheadings 7907.00.60.00, 8206.00.00.00 or other HTSUS subheadings. While the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of this order is dispositive. Countervailing Duty Order In accordance with sections 705(b)(1)(A)(i) and 705(d) of the Act, the ITC has notified the Department of its final determination that the industry in the United States producing nails is materially injured by reason of subsidized imports of nails from Vietnam. Therefore, in accordance with section 705(c)(2) of the Act, we are publishing this countervailing duty order. As a result of the ITC’s final determination, in accordance with section 706(a) of the Act, the Department will direct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to assess, upon further instruction by the Department, countervailing duties on unliquidated entries of nails from Vietnam entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after November 3, 2014, the date on which the Department published its preliminary countervailing duty determination in the Federal Register,4 and before March 3, 2015, the date on which the Department instructed CBP to discontinue the suspension of liquidation in accordance with section 703(d) of the Act. Section 703(d) of the Act states that the suspension of liquidation pursuant to a preliminary determination may not remain in effect for more than four months. Therefore, entries of nails made on or after March 3, 2015, and prior to the date of publication of the ITC’s final determination in the Federal Register are not liable for the assessment of countervailing duties due to the Department’s discontinuation, effective March 3, 2015, of the suspension of liquidation. Suspension of Liquidation In accordance with section 706 of the Act, the Department will direct CBP to reinstitute the suspension of liquidation of nails from Vietnam, effective the date of publication of the ITC’s notice of final determination in the Federal Register, and to assess, upon further instruction by the Department pursuant to section 706(a)(1) of the Act, countervailing duties for each entry of the subject merchandise in an amount based on the net countervailable subsidy rates for the subject merchandise. On or after the date of publication of the ITC’s final injury determination in the Federal Register, CBP must require, at the same time as importers would normally deposit estimated duties on this merchandise, a cash deposit equal to the rates noted below: Company Subsidy rate (percent) Region Industries Co., Ltd ....... 288.56 United Nail Products Co. Ltd ... 313.97 All Others .................................. 301.27 This notice constitutes the countervailing duty order with respect to nails from Vietnam pursuant to section 706(a) of the Act. Interested parties may contact the Department’s Central Records Unit, Room B8024 of the main Commerce Building, for copies of an updated list of countervailing duty orders currently in effect. This order is issued and published in accordance with section 706(a) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.211(b). Dated: July 8, 2015. Lynn M. Fischer Fox Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy & Negotiation. [FR Doc. 2015–17363 Filed 7–13–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [C–570–971] Multilayered Wood Flooring From the People’s Republic of China: Final Results and Partial Rescission of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2012 AGENCY : Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY : The Department of Commerce (Department) has conducted an administrative review of the countervailing duty (CVD) order on multilayered wood flooring (wood flooring) from the People’s Republic of China (PRC).1 On January 7, 2015, we published the Preliminary Results for this administrative review.2 The period of review (POR) is January 1, 2012, through December 31, 2012. We find that Fine Furniture (Shanghai) Limited (Fine Furniture) and The Lizhong Wood Industry Limited Company of Shanghai (Lizhong) (also known as Shanghai Lizhong Wood Products Co., Ltd.), the individually examined companies in this administrative review, received countervailable subsidies during the POR. The Department is also rescinding the review of Changzhou Hawd Flooring Co., Ltd. (Changzhou) because it had no shipments of subject merchandise to the United States during the POR. DATES : Effective date July 14, 2015. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary Kolberg or Dana Mermelstein, AD/ CVD Operations, Office I, Enforcement and Compliance, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–1785 or (202) 482– 1391, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Background In the Preliminary Results, we deferred our analysis of certain programs to a post-preliminary analysis. On March 11, 2015, we issued a post- preliminary analysis memorandum. 3 We VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:09 Jul 13, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\14JYN1.SGM 14JYN1 asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES