Welded Stainless Steel Pressure Pipe from Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam; Inv. No. 731-TA-1210-1212 (Final)

=== USITC Scheduling === 11126 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 39 / Thursday, February 27, 2014 / 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)). 1 For purposes of these investigations, the Department of Commerce has defined the subject merchandise as circular welded austenitic stainless pressure pipe not greater than 14 inches in outside diameter. For purposes of these investigations, references to size are in nominal inches and include all products within tolerances allowed by pipe specifications. This merchandise includes, but is not limited to, the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) A–312 or ASTM A–778 specifications, or comparable domestic or foreign specifications. ASTM A–358 products are only included when they are produced to meet ASTM A–312 or ASTM A–778 specifications, or comparable domestic or foreign specifications. Excluded from the scope are: (1) Welded stainless mechanical tubing, meeting ASTM A–554 or comparable domestic or foreign specifications; (2) boiler, heat exchanger, superheater, refining furnace, feedwater heater, and condenser tubing, meeting ASTM A–249, ASTM A–688 or comparable domestic or foreign specifications; and (3) specialized tubing, meeting ASTM A269, ASTM A–270 or comparable domestic or foreign specifications. The subject imports are normally classified in subheadings 7306.40.5005, 7306.40.5040, 7306.40.5062, 7306.40.5064, and 7306.40.5085 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). They may also enter under HTSUS subheadings 7306.40.1010, 7306.40.1015, 7306.40.5042, 7306.40.5044, 7306.40.5080, and 7306.40.5090. The HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes only; the written description of the scope of these investigations is dispositive. The corrected ‘‘List of Blocks Available for Leasing’’ is available at the BOEM address and Web site set forth in the FNOS. Dated: February 24, 2014. Tommy P. Beaudreau, Director, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management. [FR Doc. 2014–04346 Filed 2–26–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–MR–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 731–TA–1123 (Review)] Steel Wire Garment Hangers From China Determination On the basis of the record 1 developed in the subject five-year review, 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 order on steel wire garment hangers from China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to an industry in the United States within a reasonably foreseeable time. Background The Commission instituted this review on September 3, 2013 (78 FR 54272) and determined on December 20, 2013, that it would conduct an expedited review (79 FR 1885, January 10, 1014). The Commission completed and filed its determination in this review on February 20, 2014. The views of the Commission are contained in USITC Publication 4453 (February 2014), entitled Steel Wire Garment Hangers From China: Investigation No. 731–TA– 1123 (Review). By order of the Commission. Issued: February 21, 2014. Lisa R. Barton, Acting Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2014–04289 Filed 2–26–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation Nos. 731–TA–1210–1212 (Final)] Welded Stainless Steel Pressure Pipe From Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam; Scheduling of the Final Phase of an Antidumping Investigations AGENCY : United States International Trade Commission. ACTION : Notice. SUMMARY : The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of the final phase of antidumping investigation Nos. 731–TA–1210–1212 (Final) under section 735(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1673d(b)) (the Act) to determine whether an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury, or the establishment of an industry in the United States is materially retarded, by reason of less-than-fair-value imports from Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam of welded stainless steel pressure pipe, provided for in in subheadings 7306.40.50 and 7306.40.10 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States.1 For further information concerning the conduct of this phase of the investigations, hearing procedures, and rules of general application, consult the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, part 201, subparts A through E (19 CFR part 201), and part 207, subparts A and C (19 CFR part 207). DATES : Effective Date: February 21, 2014. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Fred Ruggles (202–205–3187 or 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 imports of welded stainless steel pressure pipe from Malaysia, Thailand, 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 16, 2013, by Bristol Metals, L.P., of Bristol, TN; Felker Brothers Corp., of Marshfield, WI; and Outokumpu Stainless Pipe, Inc., of Schaumberg, IL. 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 VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:58 Feb 26, 2014 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\27FEN1.SGM 27FEN1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 11127Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 39 / Thursday, February 27, 2014 / Notices 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 May 13, 2014, and a public version will be issued thereafter, pursuant to section 207.22 of the Commission’s rules. Hearing.—The Commission will hold a hearing in connection with the final phase of these investigations beginning at 9:30 a.m. on May 22, 2014, at the U.S. International Trade Commission Building. Requests to appear at the hearing should be filed in writing with the Secretary to the Commission on or before May 12, 2014. A nonparty who has testimony that may aid the Commission’s deliberations may request permission to present a short statement at the hearing. All parties and nonparties desiring to appear at the hearing and make oral presentations should attend a prehearing conference to be held at 9:30 a.m. on May 20, 2014, at the U.S. International Trade Commission Building. Oral testimony and written materials to be submitted at the public hearing are governed by sections 201.6(b)(2), 201.13(f), and 207.24 of the Commission’s rules. Parties must submit any request to present a portion of their hearing testimony in camera no later than 7 business days prior to the date of the hearing. Written submissions.—Each party who is an interested party shall submit a prehearing brief to the Commission. Prehearing briefs must conform with the provisions of section 207.23 of the Commission’s rules; the deadline for filing is May 12, 2014. Parties may also file written testimony in connection with their presentation at the hearing, as provided in section 207.24 of the Commission’s rules, and posthearing briefs, which must conform with the provisions of section 207.25 of the Commission’s rules. The deadline for filing posthearing briefs is May 30, 2014. In addition, any person who has not entered an appearance as a party to the investigations may submit a written statement of information pertinent to the subject of the investigations, including statements of support or opposition to the petition, on or before May 30, 2014. On June 18, 2014, the Commission will make available to parties all information on which they have not had an opportunity to comment. Parties may submit final comments on this information on or before June 20, 2014, but such final comments must not contain new factual information and must otherwise comply with section 207.30 of the Commission’s rules. All written submissions must conform with the provisions of section 201.8 of the Commission’s rules; any submissions that contain BPI must also conform with the requirements of sections 201.6, 207.3, and 207.7 of the Commission’s rules. The Commission’s Handbook on E-Filing, available on the Commission’s Web site at http:// edis.usitc.gov, elaborates upon the Commission’s rules with respect to electronic filing. Additional written submissions to the Commission, including requests pursuant to section 201.12 of the Commission’s rules, shall not be accepted unless good cause is shown for accepting such submissions, or unless the submission is pursuant to a specific request by a Commissioner or Commission staff. In accordance with sections 201.16(c) and 207.3 of the Commission’s rules, each document filed by a party to the investigations must be served on all other parties to the investigations (as identified by either the public or BPI service list), and a certificate of service must be timely filed. The Secretary will not accept a document for filing without a certificate of service. Authority: These investigations are being conducted under authority of title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930; this notice is published pursuant to section 207.21 of the Commission’s rules. By order of the Commission. Issued: February 24, 2014. Lisa R. Barton, Acting Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2014–04303 Filed 2–26–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Mine Safety and Health Administration [OMB Control No. 1219–0034] Proposed Information Collection; Records of Tests and Examinations of Mine Personnel Hoisting Equipment AGENCY : Mine Safety and Health Administration, Labor. ACTION : Request for public comments. SUMMARY : The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A). This program helps to assure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. Currently, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is soliciting comments on the information collection for Records of Tests and Examinations of Mine Personnel Hoisting Equipment. DATES : All comments must be received on or before April 28, 2014. ADDRESSES : Comments concerning the information collection requirements of this notice may be sent by any of the methods listed below. • Federal E-Rulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments for docket number [MSHA– 2013–0044]. • Regular Mail: Send comments to MSHA, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2350, Arlington, VA 22209–3939. • Hand Delivery: MSHA, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2350, Arlington, VA. Sign in at the receptionist’s desk on the 21st floor. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sheila McConnell, Acting Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, MSHA, at MSHA.information.collections@dol.gov (email); 202–693–9440 (voice); or 202– 693–9441 (facsimile). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : I. Background Section 103(h) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act), 30 U.S.C. 813, authorizes MSHA to collect information necessary to carry out its duty in protecting the safety and health of miners. Under Title 30 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), MSHA has requirements that address hoists and appurtenances, including wire rope, used for hoisting persons. The requirements address both metal and nonmetal surface and underground VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:58 Feb 26, 2014 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\27FEN1.SGM 27FEN1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── === USITC Determination - Final === 43511Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 143 / Friday, July 25, 2014 / Notices 4 Handbook for Electronic Filing Procedures: http://www.usitc.gov/secretary/fed_reg_notices/ rules/handbook_on_electronic_filing.pdf. 5 Electronic Document Information System (EDIS): http://edis.usitc.gov. 1 The record is defined in sec. 207.2(f) of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 207.2(f)). 2 Chairman Meredith M. Broadbent, Vice Chairman Dean A. Pinkert, and Commissioner F. Scott Kieff dissenting. 3 The Commission also finds that imports subject to Commerce’s affirmative critical circumstances determination are not likely to undermine seriously the remedial effect of the antidumping duty order on Malaysia. (v) explain how the requested remedial orders would impact United States consumers. Written submissions must be filed no later than by close of business, eight calendar days after the date of publication of this notice in the Federal Register. There will be further opportunities for comment on the public interest after the issuance of any final initial determination in this investigation. Persons filing written submissions must file the original document electronically on or before the deadlines stated above and submit 8 true paper copies to the Office of the Secretary by noon the next day pursuant to section 210.4(f) of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR § 210.4(f)). Submissions should refer to the docket number (‘‘Docket No. 3023’’) in a prominent place on the cover page and/or the first page. (See Handbook for Electronic Filing Procedures, Electronic Filing Procedures 4). Persons with questions regarding filing should contact the Secretary (202–205–2000). Any person desiring to submit a document to the Commission in confidence must request confidential treatment. All such requests should be directed to the Secretary to the Commission and must include a full statement of the reasons why the Commission should grant such treatment. See 19 CFR § 201.6. Documents for which confidential treatment by the Commission is properly sought will be treated accordingly. All nonconfidential written submissions will be available for public inspection at the Office of the Secretary and on EDIS.5 This action is taken under the authority of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. § 1337), and of sections 201.10 and 210.8(c) of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR §§ 201.10, 210.8(c)). By order of the Commission. Issued: July 21, 2014. Lisa R. Barton, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2014–17512 Filed 7–24–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation Nos. 731–TA–1210–1212 (Final)] Welded Stainless Steel Pressure Pipe From Malaysia, Thailand, 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 section 735(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1673d(b)) (the Act), that an industry in the United States is materially injured by reason of imports from Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam of welded stainless steel pressure pipe, provided for in subheadings 7306.40.50 and 7306.40.10 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that have been found by the Department of Commerce (Commerce) to be sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV).2 3 Background The Commission instituted these investigations effective May 16, 2013, following receipt of a petition filed with the Commission and Commerce by Bristol Metals, L.P., of Bristol, TN; Felker Brothers Corp., of Marshfield, WI; and Outokumpu Stainless Pipe, Inc., of Schaumberg, IL. The final phase of the investigations was scheduled by the Commission following notification of preliminary determinations by Commerce that imports of welded stainless steel pressure pipe from Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam were being sold at LTFV within the meaning of section 733(b) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1673b(b)). Notice of the scheduling of the final phase of the Commission’s investigations and of a public hearing to be held in connection therewith was given by posting copies of the notice in the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, Washington, DC and by publishing the notice in the Federal Register of February 21, 2014 (79 FR 11126). The hearing was held in Washington, DC on May 22, 2014, and all persons who requested the opportunity were permitted to appear in person or by counsel. The Commission completed and filed its determinations in these investigations on July 14, 2014. The views of the Commission are contained in USITC Publication 4477 (July 2014), entitled Welded Stainless Steel Pressure Pipe from Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam: Investigation Nos. 731–TA– 1210–1212 (Final). Issued: July 21, 2014. By order of the Commission. Lisa R. Barton, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2014–17469 Filed 7–24–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Federal Bureau of Investigation [OMB Number 1110–0049] Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection, eComments Request; Reinstatement With Change of a Previously Approved Collection; InfraGard Membership Application and Profile AGENCY : Federal Bureau of Investigation, Cyber Division, Department of Justice. ACTION : 30-Day notice. SUMMARY : The Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Cyber Division’s National Industry Partnership Unit (NIPU) will submit the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register 79, Number 98, page 29205, on May 21, 2014, allowing for a 60 day comment period. DATES : Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 30 days until August 25, 2014. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have comments, especially on the estimated public burden and associated response time, should directed to Lisa Avery, Management and Program Analyst, National Industry Partnership Unit, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Cyber Division, FBIHQ, 395 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20024 or facsimile at (202) 651–3190. Written comments and/or suggestions can also be directed to the Office of Management and VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:34 Jul 24, 2014 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00124 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\25JYN1.SGM 25JYN1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── === Determination – AD – Preliminary - Thailand === 812 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 4 / Tuesday, January 7, 2014 / Notices 29 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 Memorandum for the Record from Paul Piquado, Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance, ‘‘Deadlines Affected by the Shutdown of the Federal Government’’ (October 18, 2013). Pantech that are entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the date 90 days prior to the date of publication of this notice in the Federal Register and require a cash deposit for such entries as noted below. Since we did not find that critical circumstances exist with respect to exporters or producers in the all-others group, we will instruct CBP to suspend liquidation of all other entries of WSPP from Malaysia 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 cash deposits 29 equal to the weighted-average dumping margins indicated in the chart above. 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 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 WSPP 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 the 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 30, 2013. Christian Marsh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations. [FR Doc. 2014–00038 Filed 1–6–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–549–830] Welded Stainless Pressure Pipe From Thailand: Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Postponement of Final Determination AGENCY : Enforcement and Compliance, formerly Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY : The Department of Commerce (‘‘Department’’) preliminarily determines that welded stainless pressure pipe (‘‘WSPP’’) from Thailand 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 the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (‘‘the Act’’). The period of investigation (‘‘POI’’) is April 1, 2012, through March 31, 2013. The estimated weighted- average dumping margin of sales at LTFV is shown in the ‘‘Preliminary Determination’’ section of this notice. Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary determination. Pursuant to requests from respondents, we are postponing for 60 days the final determination and extending provisional measures from a four-month period to not more than six months. Accordingly, the final determination will be issued not later than 135 days after publication of this preliminary determination in the Federal Register. DATES : Effective Date: January 7, 2014, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brandon Farlander or Trisha Tran, 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) 482–0182 or (202) 482– 4852, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Scope of the Investigation The merchandise covered by this investigation is circular welded austenitic stainless pressure pipe not greater than 14 inches in outside diameter. For purposes of this investigation, references to size are in nominal inches and include all products within tolerances allowed by pipe specifications. This merchandise includes, but is not limited to, the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) A–312 or ASTM A– 778 specifications, or comparable domestic or foreign specifications. ASTM A–358 products are only included when they are produced to meet ASTM A–312 or ASTM A–778 specifications, or comparable domestic or foreign specifications. Excluded from the scope are: (1) Welded stainless mechanical tubing, meeting ASTM A–554 or comparable domestic or foreign specifications; (2) boiler, heat exchanger, superheater, refining furnace, feedwater heater, and condenser tubing, meeting ASTM A– 249, ASTM A–688 or comparable domestic or foreign specifications; and (3) specialized tubing, meeting ASTM A269, ASTM A–270 or comparable domestic or foreign specifications. The subject imports are normally classified in subheadings 7306.40.5005, 7306.40.5040, 7306.40.5062, 7306.40.5064, and 7306.40.5085 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). They may also enter under HTSUS subheadings 7306.40.1010, 7306.40.1015, 7306.40.5042, 7306.40.5044, 7306.40.5080, and 7306.40.5090. The HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes only; the written description of the scope of these investigations is dispositive. Tolling of Deadlines for Preliminary Determination As explained in the memorandum from the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance, the Department has exercised its discretion to toll deadlines for the duration of the closure of the Federal Government from October 1, through October 16, 2013.1 Therefore, all deadlines in this segment of the proceeding have been extended by 16 days. If the new deadline falls on a non-business day, in accordance with the Department’s practice, the deadline will become the next business day. The revised deadline for the preliminary determination of this investigation is now December 30, 2013. Methodology The Department has conducted this investigation in accordance with section 731 of the Act. 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 ‘‘Decision Memorandum for the Preliminary Determination of Antidumping Duty Investigation: Welded Stainless Pressure VerDate Mar<15>2010 13:46 Jan 06, 2014 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\07JAN1.SGM 07JAN1 wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 813Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 4 / Tuesday, January 7, 2014 / Notices 2 See Memorandum from Brandon Farlander, International Trade Compliance Analyst, AD/CVD Operations, Office IV, to the File, ‘‘Welded Stainless Steel Pressure Pipe from Thailand: Calculation of the Preliminary Margin for the All Other’s Rate’’ (December 30, 2013). 3 See 19 CFR 351.309. 4 See 19 CFR 351.310(c). 5 See also 19 CFR 351.210(e). 6 See Modification of Regulations Regarding the Practice of Accepting Bonds During the Provisional Measures Period in Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations, 76 FR 61042 (October 3, 2011). Pipe from Thailand,’’ (‘‘Preliminary Decision Memorandum’’) from Abdelali Elouaradia, Director, Office IV, Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations, to Christian Marsh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations, dated concurrently with this determination and hereby adopted by this notice. The Preliminary Decision Memorandum is a public document and is made available to the public via Enforcement and Compliance’s Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (‘‘IA ACCESS’’). IA ACCESS is available to registered users at https:// iaaccess.trade.gov, and is available to all parties in the Department’s Central Records Unit, located at room 7046 of the main Department of Commerce building. In addition, a complete version of the Preliminary Decision Memorandum can be found on the Internet at http://www.trade.gov/ enforcement/. The signed Preliminary Decision Memorandum and the electronic versions of the Preliminary Decision Memorandum are identical in content. Preliminary Determination The preliminary weighted-average dumping margins are as follows: Exporter/manufacturer Weighted- average dumping margin (percent) Ametai Co., Ltd./Thareus Co., Ltd. .......................................... 7.16 Thai-German Products Public Company Limited .................... 10.92 All Others .................................... 7.22 All Others Rate The ‘‘All Others’’ rate is derived exclusive of all de minimis or zero margins and margins based entirely on adverse facts available. Specifically, this rate of 7.22 percent is based on a weighted average using each company’s publicly ranged values for U.S. exports of subject merchandise. 2 Because we cannot apply our normal methodology of calculating a weighted-average margin due to requests to protect business-proprietary information, we find this rate to be the best proxy of the actual weighted-average margin determined for these respondents. See, e.g., Certain Frozen Warmwater Shrimp From India: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, Partial Rescission, and Final No Shipment Determination, 76 FR 41205, 41205 (July 13, 2011). 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.3 A table of contents, list of authorities used, and an executive summary of issues should accompany any briefs submitted to the Department. This summary should be limited to five pages total, including footnotes. 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 IA ACCESS. An electronically filed document must be received successfully in its entirety by the Department’s electronic records system, IA ACCESS, by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, within 30 days after the date of publication of this notice. 4 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 location 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 requests from respondents, we are postponing the final determination and extending the provisional measures from a four-month period to not more than six months. Accordingly, we will make our final determination no later than 135 days after the date of publication of this preliminary determination, pursuant to section 735(a)(2) of the Act.5 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 WSPP from Thailand 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 6 equal to the weighted-average amount by which the NV exceeds Export price, as indicated in the chart above. This 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 WSPP from Thailand 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 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 30, 2013. Christian Marsh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations. List of Topics Discussed in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum 1. Postponement of Preliminary Determination 2. Postponement of Final Determination and Extension of Provisional Measures 3. Scope of the Investigation VerDate Mar<15>2010 13:46 Jan 06, 2014 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\07JAN1.SGM 07JAN1 wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 814 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 4 / Tuesday, January 7, 2014 / Notices 4. Scope Comments 5. Affiliation and Single Entity 6. Fair Value Comparisons 7. Product Comparisons 8. Determination of Comparison Method 9. Export Price 10. Normal Value a. Home Market Viability b. Affiliated Party Transactions and Arm’s- Length Test c. Level of Trade d. Calculation of Normal Value Based on Home Market Prices e. Cost of Production i. Calculation of COP ii. Test of Comparison Market Sales Prices iii. Results of COP Test f. Price-to-CV Comparison g. Constructed Value 11. Currency Conversion 12. Verification [FR Doc. 2014–00040 Filed 1–6–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XD035 Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Northeast Multispecies Fishery; Approved Monitoring Service Providers AGENCY : National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION : Notice, approved monitoring service providers. SUMMARY : NMFS has approved five companies to provide at-sea monitoring services to Northeast (NE) multispecies vessels in fishing year (FY) 2014. Regulations implementing Amendment 16 to the NE Multispecies Fishery Management Plan (Amendment 16) require third-party at-sea monitoring service providers to apply to, and be approved by, NMFS in a manner consistent with the Administrative Procedure Act in order to be eligible to provide at-sea monitoring services to sectors. ADDRESSES : Copies of the list of NMFS- approved sector monitoring service providers are available at http:// www.nero.noaa.gov/sfd/ sfdmultisector.html or by sending a written request to: • Fax: (978) 281–9135, Attn: Mark Grant. • Mail: 55 Great Republic Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930, Attn: Mark Grant. For service provider contact information, see the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this notice. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mark Grant, Sector Policy Analyst, (978) 281–9145, fax (978) 281–9135, email Mark.Grant@NOAA.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Amendment 16 (75 FR 18262; April 9, 2010) expanded the sector management program, including requirements to ensure accurate monitoring of sector at- sea catch and dockside landings, and common pool dockside landings. Framework Adjustment 48 to the FMP (Framework 48, 78 FR 26118, May 3, 2013) removed dockside monitoring requirements and revised the goals and objectives for sector monitoring programs. Standards for Approving At-Sea Monitoring Service Providers Regulations at 50 CFR 648.87(b)(4) describe the criteria for NMFS approval of at-sea monitoring service providers. NMFS is approving service providers for FY 2014 (beginning May 1, 2014) based on: (1) Completeness of applications, (2) determination of the applicant’s ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of a sector monitoring service provider, and (3) performance as NMFS-funded providers in FY 2013. NE multispecies sectors are required to design and implement independent, third-party at-sea monitoring programs in FY 2014, and are responsible for the costs of these monitoring requirements, unless otherwise instructed by NMFS. NMFS first approved service providers for FY 2010, based upon the completeness of their application addressing the regulatory requirements (§ 648.87(b)(4)(i)), and a determination of the applicant’s ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of a monitoring service provider. For FY 2013, NMFS approved service providers based on completeness of applications, determination of ability, and performance during FY 2012. During FY 2012 and 2013, at-sea monitoring has been conducted by A.I.S., Inc.; East West Technical Services, LLC; and MRAG Americas, Inc. under contract with NMFS. Once approved, providers must document having met performance requirements in order to maintain eligibility (§ 648.87(b)(4)(ii)). NMFS can disapprove any previously approved service provider during the FY if the service provider in question ceases to meet the performance standards. NMFS must notify service providers of disapproval in writing. Approved Monitoring Service Providers NMFS received complete applications from five companies interested in providing at-sea monitoring services in FY 2014. Four of the applicants were previously approved to provide at-sea monitoring services to sectors. The fifth application was received from Fathom Research, a new applicant. The Regional Administrator has approved the following service providers as eligible to provide at-sea monitoring services in FY 2014: TABLE 1—APPROVED FY 2014 PROVIDERS Provider name Address Phone Fax Web site ACD USA Ltd. ................................ 4 Parker St., 2nd Floor, Glouces- ter, MA 01930. 902–422–4745 902–422–9780 www.atlanticcatchdata.ca. A.I.S., Inc. ....................................... 89 N. Water St., P.O. Box 2093, New Bedford, MA 02741. 508–990–9054 508–990–9055 aisobservers.com. East West Technical Services, LLC 86 Mumford Rd., Narragansett, RI 02882. 860–910–4957 860–223–6005 www.ewts.com. Fathom Research, LLC .................. 1213 Purchase St., New Bedford, MA 02740. 508–990–0997 508–991–7372 www.fathomresearchllc.com. MRAG Americas, Inc. ..................... 65 Eastern Ave., Unit B2C, Essex, MA 01929. 978–768–3880 978–768–3878 www.mragamericas.com. VerDate Mar<15>2010 13:46 Jan 06, 2014 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\07JAN1.SGM 07JAN1 wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── === Determination – AD – Preliminary - Malaysia === 808 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 4 / Tuesday, January 7, 2014 / Notices 6 See Modification of Regulations Regarding the Practice of Accepting Bonds During the Provisional Measures Period in Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations, 76 FR 61042 (October 3, 2011). 1 See Antidumping Duty Petitions on Welded Stainless Pressure Pipe from Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, dated May 16, 2013 (‘‘Petition’’). 2 See Welded Stainless Pressure Pipe From Malaysia, Thailand, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Initiation of Antidumping Duty Investigations, 78 FR 35253 (June 12, 2013) (‘‘Initiation Notice’’). 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 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 requests from Sonha, we are postponing the final determination and extending the provisional measures from a four-month period to not more than six months. Accordingly, we will make 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. Suspension of Liquidation In accordance with section 733(d) of the Act, the Department will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (‘‘CBP’’) to suspend liquidation of all entries of welded stainless pressure pipe from Vietnam, 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), the Department will instruct CBP to require a cash deposit 6 equal to the weighted- average amount by which normal value exceeds U.S. price as follows: (1) the separate-rate weighted-average dumping margin for the exporter/producer combinations listed in the table above will be the rate the Department has determined in this preliminary determination; (2) for all combinations of Vietnam exporters/producers of merchandise under consideration which have not received their own separate- rate weighted-average dumping margin above, the cash-deposit rate will be the cash deposit rate established for the Vietnam-wide entity; and (3) for all non- Vietnam exporters 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 Vietnam exporter/producer combination that supplied that non-Vietnam exporter. These cash deposit 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. Section 735(b)(2) of the Act requires the ITC to make its final determination as to whether the domestic industry in the United States is materially injured, or threatened with material injury, by reason of imports of welded stainless pressure pipe, or sales (or the likelihood of sales) for importation, of the merchandise under consideration within 45 days of our final determination. This determination is issued and published in accordance with sections 733(f) and 777(i)(1) of the Act. Dated: December 30, 2013. Christian Marsh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations. List of Topics Discussed in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum 1. Initiation 2. Postponement of Preliminary Determination 3. Postponement of Final Determination and Extension of Provisional Measures 4. Scope of the Investigation 5. Scope Comments 6. Non-Market Economy Country 7. Surrogate Country a. Economic Comparability b. Significant Producers of Identical or Comparable Merchandise c. Data Availability 8. Surrogate Value Comments 9. Separate Rate a. Separate Rate Respondents b. Dumping Margin for the Separate Rate Company 10. Date of Sale 11. Fair Value Comparisons a. Export Price b. Normal Value c. Factor Valuations d. Currency Conversion 12. Determination of Comparison Method a. Results of DP Analysis 13. Vietnam-Wide Entity 14. Verification [FR Doc. 2014–00036 Filed 1–6–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–557–815] Welded Stainless Pressure Pipe From Malaysia: Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Affirmative Preliminary Determination of Critical Circumstances, in Part, and Postponement of Final Determination AGENCY : Enforcement and Compliance, formerly Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY : The Department of Commerce (‘‘Department’’) preliminarily determines that welded stainless pressure pipe (‘‘WSPP’’) from Malaysia is being, or is likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (‘‘LTFV’’), as provided in section 733 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (‘‘the Act’’). The estimated weighted-average dumping is shown in the ‘‘Preliminary Determination’’ section of this notice. Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary determination. DATES : Effective Date: January 7, 2014. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Charles Riggle or Erin Kearney, 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) 482–0650 or (202) 482– 0167, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Background On May 16, 2013, the Department received an antidumping duty (‘‘AD’’) petition concerning imports of WSPP from Malaysia filed in proper form by Bristol Metals, LLC, Felker Brothers Corp., and Outokumpu Stainless Pipe, Inc. (‘‘Petitioners’’). 1 The Department initiated an AD investigation of WSPP from Malaysia on June 12, 2013. 2 On July 26, 2013, the U.S. International Trade Commission (‘‘ITC’’) preliminarily determined that there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is materially VerDate Mar<15>2010 13:46 Jan 06, 2014 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\07JAN1.SGM 07JAN1 wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 809Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 4 / Tuesday, January 7, 2014 / Notices 3 See Welded Stainless Steel Pressure Pipe From Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, 78 FR 45271 (July 26, 2013). 4 See Letter from Petitioners, ‘‘Welded Stainless Steel Pressure Pipe From Malaysia: Comments on CBP Data Release,’’ dated June 21, 2013. 5 See Memorandum to Christian Marsh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations, Office 4, ‘‘Antidumping Duty Investigation of Welded Stainless Pressure Pipe from Malaysia: Respondent Selection Memorandum,’’ dated July 19, 2013. 6 See Letter from Pantech, ‘‘Welded Stainless Steel Pipe from Malaysia,’’ dated August 27, 2013. 7 See Memorandum to Christian Marsh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations, Office 4, ‘‘Antidumping Duty Investigation of Welded Stainless Pressure Pipe from Malaysia: Selection of Additional Mandatory Respondent,’’ dated September 25, 2013. 8 See Submission from Superinox, ‘‘Welded Stainless Steel Pipe from Malaysia; Request to Extend the Final Determination’’ dated November 18, 2013. 9 See Submission from Petitioners, ‘‘Welded Stainless Steel Pressure Pipe from Malaysia: Contingent Request for Postponement of Final Determination’’ dated November 21, 2013. 10 See Submission from Superinox, ‘‘Welded Stainless Steel Pipe from Malaysia; Withdrawal from Participation’’ dated December 27, 2013. 11 See 19 CFR 351.204(b)(1). 12 See Welded Stainless Pressure Pipe From Malaysia, Thailand, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Postponement of Preliminary Determinations of Antidumping Duty Investigations, 78 FR 62583 (October 22, 2013). The Department notified interested parties of the postponement of the preliminary determination more than twenty days before the original deadline for issuing the preliminary determination. 13 See Memorandum for the Record from Paul Piquado, Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance, ‘‘Deadlines Affected by the Shutdown of the Federal Government,’’ dated October 18, 2013. 14 The deadline of December 28, 2013, falls on a Saturday; therefore, the deadline is the next business day, i.e. Monday, December 30, 2013. 15 See Submission from Superinox, ‘‘Welded Stainless Steel Pipe from Malaysia; Request to Extend the Final Determination,’’ dated November 18, 2013; see also Submission from Petitioners, ‘‘Welded Stainless Steel Pressure Pipe from Malaysia: Contingent Request for Postponement of Final Determination,’’ dated November 21, 2013. injured by reason of imports of WSPP from Malaysia. 3 In the Initiation Notice, we set aside a period of time for parties to raise issues regarding product coverage and product characteristics but no interested party submitted comments. We also stated our intention to select respondents based on United States Customs and Border Protection (‘‘CBP’’) data. After releasing CBP data to interested parties on June 18, 2013, the Department received comments regarding the CBP data and respondent selection from Petitioners on June 21, 2013.4 On July 19, 2013, based on its analysis of the CBP data, the Department selected Kanzen Tetsu Sdn. Bhd. (‘‘Kanzen’’) and Pantech Stainless & Alloy Industries Sdn. Bhd. (‘‘Pantech’’) as mandatory respondents. 5 On July 23, 2013, the Department issued the AD questionnaire to Kanzen and Pantech. On August 27, 2013, after requesting and receiving extensions to its questionnaire deadlines, Pantech informed the Department that it would not be participating in the investigation of WSPP from Malaysia.6 Kanzen also requested and received extensions of its questionnaire response deadlines, but Kanzen submitted no questionnaire responses. On August 5, 2013, Superinox Pipe Industry Sdn. Bhd. filed a submission with the Department stating that it wanted to participate in the investigation as a voluntary respondent. Between August 27 and September 9, 2013, Superinox Pipe Industry Sdn. Bhd. and its affiliates, Superinox International Sdn. Bhd., and Tatt Giap Hardware Sdn. Bhd. (collectively, ‘‘Superinox’’), submitted responses to sections A, B, and C of the Department’s questionnaire, which were filed by the deadlines originally given to Kanzen and Pantech before they decided not to participate in the investigation. Based on an analysis of the CBP data used to select the original mandatory respondents, the Department found that the next largest producer or exporter was Superinox International Sdn. Bhd. On September 25, 2013, the Department selected Superinox International Sdn. Bhd. as the third mandatory respondent. 7 On October 25, 2013, Petitioners requested that the Department make a finding that critical circumstances exist with respect to U.S. imports of WSPP from Malaysia and order suspension of liquidation 90 days prior to the date of its preliminary determination. On November 18, 2013, Superinox requested a postponement of the final determination and an extension of provisional measures. 8 On November 21, 2013, Petitioners requested a postponement of the final determination. 9 On December 27, 2013, Superinox withdrew from participating in the investigation and no longer consented to the use of its business proprietary and public information in this investigation. 10 Period of Investigation The period of investigation (‘‘POI’’) is April 1, 2012, through March 31, 2013. This period corresponds to the four most recent fiscal quarters prior to the month of the filing of the petition, which was May 2013. 11 Postponement of Preliminary Determination On September 19, 2013, Petitioners made a timely request, which they amended on September 24, 2013, for a 50-day postponement of the preliminary determination pursuant to section 733(c)(1)(A) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.205(e). 12 As explained in the memorandum from the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance, the Department exercised its discretion to toll deadlines for the duration of the closure of the Federal Government from October 1, through October 16, 2013.13 Therefore, all deadlines in this segment of the proceeding have been extended by 16 days. If the new deadline falls on a non-business day, in accordance with the Department’s practice, the deadline will become the next business day. Accordingly, the revised deadline for the preliminary determination of this investigation is now December 30, 2013.14 Postponement of Final Determination and Extension of Provisional Measures Pursuant to section 735(a)(2) of the Act, on November 18 and November 21, 2013, Superinox and Petitioners, respectively, requested that the Department postpone the final determination by 60 days (135 days after publication of the preliminary determination), and Superinox requested that the Department extend the provisional measures.15 Section 735(a)(2) of the Act provides that a final determination may be postponed until not later than 135 days after the date of the publication of the preliminary determination if, in the event of an affirmative preliminary determination, a request for such postponement is made by exporters who account for a significant proportion of exports of the subject merchandise, or in the event of a negative preliminary determination, a request for such postponement is made by the petitioner. The Department’s regulations, at 19 CFR 351.210(e)(2), require that requests by respondents for postponement of a final determination be accompanied by a request for extension of provisional measures from a four-month period to not more than six months. In accordance with sections 735(a)(2) and 733(d) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.210(b) and (e), because: (1) our preliminary determination is affirmative; (2) the exporter requesting the postponement, Superinox, accounts for a significant proportion of exports of the subject merchandise; and (3) no compelling reasons for denial of the postponement exist, we are postponing VerDate Mar<15>2010 13:46 Jan 06, 2014 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\07JAN1.SGM 07JAN1 wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 810 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 4 / Tuesday, January 7, 2014 / Notices 16 See Antidumping Duties; Countervailing Duties; Final Rule, 62 FR 27296, 27323 (May 19, 1997). 17 See memorandum from Abdelali Elouaradia, Director, Office IV Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations to Christian Marsh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations regarding ‘‘Welded Stainless Pressure Pipe from Malaysia: Application of Facts Available and Selection of Adverse Facts Available Rate’’ dated concurrently with this notice. 18 See memorandum from Abdelali Elouaradia, Director, Office IV Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations to Christian Marsh Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations regarding ‘‘Welded Stainless Pressure Pipe from Malaysia: Retention of Superinox’s Data’’ dated concurrently with this notice. 19 See Notice of Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value: Certain Lined Paper Products from Indonesia, 71 FR 15162, 15166 (March 27, 2006), unchanged in Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Affirmative Final Determination of Critical Circumstances: Certain Lined Paper Products from Indonesia, 71 FR 47171 (August 16, 2006). 20 See Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances: Small Diameter Graphite Electrodes from the People’s Republic of China, 74 FR 2049, 2053 (January 14, 2009) (‘‘Graphite Electrodes’’) (‘‘We also continue to find the ITC’s preliminary injury determination in the instant investigation is sufficient to impute knowledge of material injury to importers.’’). the final determination until no later than 135 days after the publication of the preliminary determination notice in the Federal Register, and we are extending provisional measures from four months to a period not to exceed six months. We are also extending the application of the provisional measures prescribed under section 733(d) of the from a four-month period to not more than a six-month period. Scope of the Investigation The merchandise covered by this investigation is circular welded austenitic stainless pressure pipe not greater than 14 inches in outside diameter. For purposes of this investigation, references to size are in nominal inches and include all products within tolerances allowed by pipe specifications. This merchandise includes, but is not limited to, the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) A–312 or ASTM A– 778 specifications, or comparable domestic or foreign specifications. ASTM A–358 products are only included when they are produced to meet ASTM A–312 or ASTM A–778 specifications, or comparable domestic or foreign specifications. Excluded from the scope are: (1) Welded stainless mechanical tubing, meeting ASTM A–554 or comparable domestic or foreign specifications; (2) boiler, heat exchanger, superheater, refining furnace, feedwater heater, and condenser tubing, meeting ASTM A– 249, ASTM A–688 or comparable domestic or foreign specifications; and (3) specialized tubing, meeting ASTM A269, ASTM A–270 or comparable domestic or foreign specifications. The subject imports are normally classified in subheadings 7306.40.5005, 7306.40.5040, 7306.40.5062, 7306.40.5064, and 7306.40.5085 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). They may also enter under HTSUS subheadings 7306.40.1010, 7306.40.1015, 7306.40.5042, 7306.40.5044, 7306.40.5080, and 7306.40.5090. The HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes only; the written description of the scope of this investigation is dispositive. Scope Comments In accordance with the preamble to the Department’s regulations, 16 in our Initiation Notice we set aside a period of time for parties to raise issues regarding product coverage, and encouraged all parties to submit comments within 20 calendar days of publication of the Initiation Notice. No interested party submitted comments. Adverse Facts Available Because the mandatory respondents Kanzen, Pantech, and Superinox either failed to respond to the Department’s questionnaire or informed the Department that they would no longer participate in the investigation, we have preliminarily determined to apply facts otherwise available with an adverse inference to these respondents pursuant to sections 776(a) and (b) of the Act.17 Although it requested that its information be removed from the record, we have retained Superinox’s business proprietary and public information on the record of this investigation in order to prevent the manipulation of the final weighted- average dumping margins for the mandatory respondents, which are the largest three exporters of the merchandise under consideration. We have based the adverse facts available (‘‘AFA’’) rate for the three mandatory respondents on this information.18 As AFA, we assigned the three mandatory respondents a rate of 167.11 percent. Critical Circumstances On October 25, 2013, Petitioners requested that the Department make a finding that critical circumstances exist with respect to U.S. imports of WSPP from Malaysia. Petitioners alleged that U.S. importers of WSPP from Malaysia should have known that exporters were selling subject merchandise in the United States at less than fair value and there was likely to be material injury by reason of such sales because the weighted-average dumping margins that will be assigned as AFA in this investigation will likely exceed 25 percent, the level required to impute knowledge of dumping, and the ITC preliminarily found that an industry in the United States is materially injured by such imports. Moreover, Petitioners allege that there have been massive imports of the subject merchandise into the United States over a relatively short period, which is the second criterion for finding critical circumstances, because there was an 87.6 percent increase in the volume of imports in the three months following the filing of the Petition compared to the volume of imports during the three months immediately preceding the filing of the Petition. Section 733(e)(1) of the Act provides that the Department will determine that critical circumstances exist if there is a reasonable basis to believe or suspect that: (A)(i) There is a history of dumping and material injury by reason of dumped imports in the United States or elsewhere of the subject merchandise; or (ii) the person by whom, or for whose account, the merchandise was imported knew or should have known that the exporter was selling the subject merchandise at less than its fair value and that there was likely to be material injury by reason of such sales; and (B) there have been massive imports of subject merchandise over a relatively short period. The Department normally considers weighted-average dumping margins of 25 percent or more, for export price sales, or 15 percent or more, for constructed export price sales, sufficient to impute knowledge of the exporter selling the subject merchandise at less than its fair value.19 We have assigned Kanzen, Pantech, and Superinox a preliminary weighted-average dumping margin based on total AFA equal to 167.11 percent, which provides a sufficient basis for imputing knowledge of sales of subject merchandise at less than fair value to the importers. In determining whether the importer knew or should have known that there was likely to be material injury caused by reason of such imports, the Department normally will look to the preliminary injury determination of the ITC.20 If the ITC finds a reasonable indication of material injury to the relevant U.S. industry, the Department will determine that a reasonable basis exists to imputer importer knowledge VerDate Mar<15>2010 13:46 Jan 06, 2014 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\07JAN1.SGM 07JAN1 wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 811Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 4 / Tuesday, January 7, 2014 / Notices 21 See Welded Stainless Steel Pressure Pipe From Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, 78 FR 45271 (July 26, 2013). 22 See, e.g., Graphite Electrodes 74 FR 2049, 2052–2053 and accompanying Issues and Decision Memorandum at Comment 4 (stating that ‘‘we have based our determination of whether there were massive imports with respect to the Fangda Group on AFA . . . the Department may employ adverse inferences in selecting from among the facts available ‘to ensure that the party does not obtain a more favorable result by failing to cooperate fully . . . ’To ensure that the Fangda Group does not obtain a more favorable result by failing to cooperate, for this final determination, we continue to find, as AFA, that imports of subject merchandise were massive for the Fangda Group.’’). 23 See memorandum from Erin Kearney International Trade Analyst, Office IV AD/CVD Operations to Abdelali Elouaradia, Director, Office IV AD/CVD Operations regarding ‘‘Welded Stainless Pressure Pipe from Malaysia: Critical Circumstances’’ dated concurrently with this notice. 24 See, e.g., Notice of Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value: Raw Flexible Magnets From Taiwan, 73 FR 39673, 39674 (July 10, 2008). 25 See Initiation Notice. 26 See 19 CFR 351.309. 27 See 19 CFR 351.309(c)(2). 28 See 19 CFR 351.310(c). that material injury is likely by reason of such imports. Here the ITC preliminarily found that there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is materially injured by reason of imports of WSPP from Malaysia. 21 Therefore, the ITC’s preliminary injury determination in this investigation is sufficient to impute knowledge that material injury is likely. Furthermore, because the mandatory respondents are not participating in this investigation, consistent with Department practice, we have also based our ‘‘massive imports’’ determination on AFA.22 Specifically, we have made an adverse inference that imports from these three respondents were massive during the relevant time period. However, we have preliminarily found that critical circumstances do not exist with respect to all other exporters or producers of WSPP from Malaysia because we do not find the criterion of section 733(e)(1)(A) of the Act satisfied with respect to all other exporters or producers. Due to the absence of cooperative mandatory respondents, we have calculated the weighted-average dumping margin for ‘‘all-other’’ exporters or producers by averaging the dumping margins alleged in the Petition, as adjusted at initiation. The average of the Petition’s dumping margins is 22.70 percent. Since the preliminary ‘‘all-others’’ rate is not greater than 25 percent, we preliminarily find that this weighted- average dumping margin does not provide a sufficient basis for imputing knowledge of sales of subject merchandise at less than fair value to importers with respect to exporters or producers in the all-others group.23 Preliminary Determination The preliminarily weighted-average dumping margins are as follows: Exporter or producer Weighted-av- erage dumping margin (percent) Superinox Pipe Industry Sdn. Bhd./Superinox International Sdn. Bhd. .............................................................................................. 167.11 Kanzen Tetsu Sdn. Bhd. ..................................................................................................................................................................... 167.11 Pantech Stainless & Alloy Industries Sdn. Bhd. ................................................................................................................................. 167.11 All Others ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 22.70 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 or producers individually investigated, excluding rates that are zero, de minimis or determined entirely under section 776 of the Act. The weighted-average dumping margin assigned to the three mandatory respondents was 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 weighted-average dumping margin for all other producers or exporters. Consistent with our practice, we calculated an all-others rate equal to a simple average of the petition rates,24 as listed in the Federal Register notice announcing the initiation of this investigation. 25 Disclosure and Public Comment We will disclose the calculations used to determine the AFA rate 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 21 days after the date of publication of this notice in the Federal Register, 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.26 A table of contents, list of authorities used, and an executive summary of issues should accompany any briefs submitted to the Department. 27 This summary should be limited to five pages total, including footnotes. Interested parties who wish to request a hearing, or to participate if one is requested, must submit a written request for a hearing to the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance, U.S. Department of Commerce within 30 days after the date of publication of this notice.28 Hearing requests should contain the party’s name, address, and telephone number, the number of participants in the hearing, 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 location to be determined. Parties should confirm the date, time, and location of the hearing two days before the scheduled date. With limited exceptions, all documents submitted to the Department must be filed electronically using IA ACCESS. An electronically filed document must be received successfully in its entirety by the Department’s electronic records system, IA ACCESS, by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on the date it is due. Suspension of Liquidation As noted above, the Department found that critical circumstances exist with respect to imports of the merchandise under consideration from SI/SPI, Kanzen, and Pantech. Therefore, in accordance with section 733(e)(2) of the Act, we will direct CBP to suspend liquidation of all entries of WSPP from Malaysia from SI/SPI, Kanzen, and VerDate Mar<15>2010 13:46 Jan 06, 2014 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\07JAN1.SGM 07JAN1 wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 812 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 4 / Tuesday, January 7, 2014 / Notices 29 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 Memorandum for the Record from Paul Piquado, Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance, ‘‘Deadlines Affected by the Shutdown of the Federal Government’’ (October 18, 2013). Pantech that are entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the date 90 days prior to the date of publication of this notice in the Federal Register and require a cash deposit for such entries as noted below. Since we did not find that critical circumstances exist with respect to exporters or producers in the all-others group, we will instruct CBP to suspend liquidation of all other entries of WSPP from Malaysia 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 cash deposits 29 equal to the weighted-average dumping margins indicated in the chart above. 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 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 WSPP 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 the 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 30, 2013. Christian Marsh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations. [FR Doc. 2014–00038 Filed 1–6–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–549–830] Welded Stainless Pressure Pipe From Thailand: Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Postponement of Final Determination AGENCY : Enforcement and Compliance, formerly Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY : The Department of Commerce (‘‘Department’’) preliminarily determines that welded stainless pressure pipe (‘‘WSPP’’) from Thailand 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 the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (‘‘the Act’’). The period of investigation (‘‘POI’’) is April 1, 2012, through March 31, 2013. The estimated weighted- average dumping margin of sales at LTFV is shown in the ‘‘Preliminary Determination’’ section of this notice. Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary determination. Pursuant to requests from respondents, we are postponing for 60 days the final determination and extending provisional measures from a four-month period to not more than six months. Accordingly, the final determination will be issued not later than 135 days after publication of this preliminary determination in the Federal Register. DATES : Effective Date: January 7, 2014, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brandon Farlander or Trisha Tran, 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) 482–0182 or (202) 482– 4852, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Scope of the Investigation The merchandise covered by this investigation is circular welded austenitic stainless pressure pipe not greater than 14 inches in outside diameter. For purposes of this investigation, references to size are in nominal inches and include all products within tolerances allowed by pipe specifications. This merchandise includes, but is not limited to, the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) A–312 or ASTM A– 778 specifications, or comparable domestic or foreign specifications. ASTM A–358 products are only included when they are produced to meet ASTM A–312 or ASTM A–778 specifications, or comparable domestic or foreign specifications. Excluded from the scope are: (1) Welded stainless mechanical tubing, meeting ASTM A–554 or comparable domestic or foreign specifications; (2) boiler, heat exchanger, superheater, refining furnace, feedwater heater, and condenser tubing, meeting ASTM A– 249, ASTM A–688 or comparable domestic or foreign specifications; and (3) specialized tubing, meeting ASTM A269, ASTM A–270 or comparable domestic or foreign specifications. The subject imports are normally classified in subheadings 7306.40.5005, 7306.40.5040, 7306.40.5062, 7306.40.5064, and 7306.40.5085 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). They may also enter under HTSUS subheadings 7306.40.1010, 7306.40.1015, 7306.40.5042, 7306.40.5044, 7306.40.5080, and 7306.40.5090. The HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes only; the written description of the scope of these investigations is dispositive. Tolling of Deadlines for Preliminary Determination As explained in the memorandum from the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance, the Department has exercised its discretion to toll deadlines for the duration of the closure of the Federal Government from October 1, through October 16, 2013.1 Therefore, all deadlines in this segment of the proceeding have been extended by 16 days. If the new deadline falls on a non-business day, in accordance with the Department’s practice, the deadline will become the next business day. The revised deadline for the preliminary determination of this investigation is now December 30, 2013. Methodology The Department has conducted this investigation in accordance with section 731 of the Act. 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 ‘‘Decision Memorandum for the Preliminary Determination of Antidumping Duty Investigation: Welded Stainless Pressure VerDate Mar<15>2010 13:46 Jan 06, 2014 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\07JAN1.SGM 07JAN1 wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── === Determination – AD – Preliminary - Vietnam === 806 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 4 / Tuesday, January 7, 2014 / Notices Members shall be selected in a manner that ensures that the Committee remains balanced in terms of product and service lines and reflects the diversity of the supply chain sector, including in terms of geographic location and company size. Members of the Committee shall represent companies, organizations, and stakeholders involved in the U.S. supply chain, with at least one individual representing each of the following: supply chain firms or their associations; users of supply chains (e.g., retailers, distributors, manufacturers or other sectors); freight transportation providers; ports; and academia. Representatives from the retail, airport, energy, logistics and freight forwarding, and big data analysis sectors are encouraged to apply. Other than the experts from academia, all members shall serve in a representative capacity, expressing the views and interests of a U.S. company or U.S. organization, as well as its particular sector. Members serving in such a representative capacity are not Special Government Employees. The members from academia serve as experts and therefore are Special Government Employees (SGEs) and shall be subject to the ethical standards applicable to SGEs. Each member of the Committee must be a U.S. citizen, not a federally- registered lobbyist, and not registered as a foreign agent under the Foreign Agents Registration Act. All appointments are made without regard to political affiliation. Self-nominations will be accepted. Members of the Committee will not be compensated for their services or reimbursed for their travel expenses. The Committee shall meet as often as necessary as determined by the DFO, but not less than once per year. Members shall serve at the pleasure of the Secretary. All nominations for membership on the Committee should provide the following information: (1) Name, title, and relevant contact information (including phone, fax, and email address) of the individual requesting consideration; (2) An affirmative statement that the applicant is not required to register as a foreign agent under the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938; and (3) An affirmative statement that the applicant is not a federally-registered lobbyist, and that the applicant understands that if appointed, the applicant will not be allowed to continue to serve as a Committee member if the applicant becomes a federally-registered lobbyist. In addition to the above requirements for all nominations, nominations for representatives of companies, organizations, and stakeholders involved in the U.S. supply chain, including supply chain firms or their associations; users of supply chains (e.g., retailers, distributors, manufacturers, or other sectors); freight transportation providers; and ports, should also provide the following information: (1) A sponsor letter on the letterhead of the sponsoring U.S. company or U.S. organization to be represented, containing a brief description why the nominee should be considered for membership; (2) Short biography of nominee including credentials; (3) Brief description of the U.S. company or U.S. organization to be represented and its activities and size (number of employees or members and annual sales, if applicable); and (4) An affirmative statement that the applicant meets all Committee eligibility requirements for representative members, including that the applicant represents a U.S. company or U.S. organization. a. For purposes of Committee eligibility, a U.S. company is at least 51 percent owned by U.S. persons. b. For purposes of Committee eligibility, a U.S. organization is controlled by U.S. persons, as determined based on its board of directors (or comparable governing body), membership, and funding sources, as applicable. In addition to the above requirements for all nominations, nominations for experts from academia should also provide the following information: (1) A description of the nominee’s area(s) of expertise; (2) A concise Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume that covers education, experience, and relevant publications and summarizes how this expertise addresses supply chain competitiveness; and (3) An affirmative statement that the applicant meets all Committee eligibility requirements. Please do not send company or organization brochures. Nominations may be emailed to richard.boll@trade.gov, faxed to the attention of Richard Boll at 202–482– 2669, or mailed to Richard Boll, Office of Supply Chain, Professional & Business Services, Room 11014, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230, and must be received on or before February 21, 2014. Nominees selected for appointment to the Committee will be notified. Dated: December 27, 2013. David Long, Director, Office of Supply Chain, Professional & Business Services. [FR Doc. 2013–31598 Filed 1–6–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DR–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–552–816] Welded Stainless Pressure Pipe From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Postponement of Final Determination AGENCY : Enforcement and Compliance, formerly Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY : The Department of Commerce (‘‘the Department’’) preliminarily determines that welded stainless pressure pipe from the socialist republic of Vietnam (‘‘Vietnam’’) is being, or is likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (‘‘LTFV’’), as provided in section 733 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (‘‘the Act’’). The weighted-average dumping margins are shown in the ‘‘Preliminary Determination’’ section of this notice. Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary determination. Pursuant to requests from respondents, we are postponing for 60 days the final determination and extending provisional measures from a four-month period to not more than six months. Accordingly, the final determination will be issued not later than 135 days after publication of this preliminary determination in the Federal Register. DATES : Effective Date: January 7, 2014. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lilit Astvatsatrian or Robert Bolling, AD/ CVD Operations, Office 4, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW., , Washington, D.C. 20230; telephone: (202) 482–6412 or (202) 482– 3434, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Scope of the Investigation The merchandise covered by this investigation is circular welded austenitic stainless pressure pipe not greater than 14 inches in outside diameter. For purposes of this investigation, references to size are in VerDate Mar<15>2010 13:46 Jan 06, 2014 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\07JAN1.SGM 07JAN1 wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 807Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 4 / Tuesday, January 7, 2014 / Notices 1 See Memorandum for the Record from Paul Piquado, Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance, ‘‘Deadlines Affected by the Shutdown of the Federal Government’’ (October 18, 2013). 2 See Welded Stainless Pressure Pipe From Malaysia, Thailand, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Initiation of Antidumping Duty Investigations, 78 FR 35253 (June 12, 2013) (‘‘Initiation Notice’’). 3 See generally 19 CFR 351.303 (for procedural rules regarding the filing of documents in AD proceedings). 4 See 19 CFR 351.309. 5 See 19 CFR 351.310(c). nominal inches and include all products within tolerances allowed by pipe specifications. This merchandise includes, but is not limited to, the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) A–312 or ASTM A– 778 specifications, or comparable domestic or foreign specifications. ASTM A–358 products are only included when they are produced to meet ASTM A–312 or ASTM A–778 specifications, or comparable domestic or foreign specifications. Excluded from the scope are: (1) Welded stainless mechanical tubing, meeting ASTM A–554 or comparable domestic or foreign specifications; (2) boiler, heat exchanger, superheater, refining furnace, feedwater heater, and condenser tubing, meeting ASTM A– 249, ASTM A–688 or comparable domestic or foreign specifications; and (3) specialized tubing, meeting ASTM A269, ASTM A–270 or comparable domestic or foreign specifications. The subject imports are normally classified in subheadings 7306.40.5005, 7306.40.5040, 7306.40.5062, 7306.40.5064, and 7306.40.5085 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). They may also enter under HTSUS subheadings 7306.40.1010, 7306.40.1015, 7306.40.5042, 7306.40.5044, 7306.40.5080, and 7306.40.5090. The HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes only; the written description of the scope of these investigations is dispositive. Tolling of Deadlines for Preliminary Determination As explained in the memorandum from the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance, the Department has exercised its discretion to toll deadlines for the duration of the closure of the Federal Government from October 1, through October 16, 2013.1 Therefore, all deadlines in this segment of the proceeding have been extended by 16 days. If the new deadline falls on a non-business day, in accordance with the Department’s practice, the deadline will become the next business day. The revised deadline for the preliminary determination of this investigation is now December 30, 2013. Methodology The Department has conducted this antidumping duty investigation in accordance with section 731 of the Act. Export prices and constructed export prices have been calculated 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, normal value has been calculated in accordance with section 773(c) of the Act. For a full description of the methodology underlying our conclusions, see ‘‘Decision Memorandum for Preliminary Determination of the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Welded Stainless Pressure Pipe from Vietnam’’ from Abdelali Elouaradia, Director Office IV, Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations, to Christian Marsh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations, dated concurrently with this notice (‘‘Preliminary Decision Memorandum’’) and hereby adopted by this notice. 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:// www.trade.gov/ia/. The signed Preliminary Decision Memorandum and the electronic versions of the Preliminary Decision Memorandum are identical in content. Combination Rates As announced in the Initiation Notice, 2 the Department has calculated combination rates for the respondents that are eligible for a separate rate in this investigation. This practice is described in Policy Bulletin 05.1. Preliminary Determination The Department preliminarily determines that the following weighted- average dumping margins exist: Exporter Producer Weighted average dumping margin Sonha International Corporation ................................................. Sonha International Corporation ................................................ 17.72 Mejonson Industrial Vietnam Co., Ltd ........................................ Mejonson Industrial Vietnam Co., Ltd. ...................................... 17.72 Vietnam-Wide Entity ................................................................... .................................................................................................... 53.91 Disclosure and Public Comment The Department intends to disclose calculations performed for this preliminary determination to the 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 IA ACESS 3 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.4 A table of contents, list of authorities used, and an executive summary of issues should accompany any briefs submitted to the Department. This summary should be limited to five pages total, including footnotes. 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, filed electronically using IA ACCESS, within 30 days after the date of publication of this notice.5 An electronically filed document must be received successfully in its entirety by the Department’s electronic records system, IA ACCESS, by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Requests should contain VerDate Mar<15>2010 13:46 Jan 06, 2014 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\07JAN1.SGM 07JAN1 wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 808 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 4 / Tuesday, January 7, 2014 / Notices 6 See Modification of Regulations Regarding the Practice of Accepting Bonds During the Provisional Measures Period in Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations, 76 FR 61042 (October 3, 2011). 1 See Antidumping Duty Petitions on Welded Stainless Pressure Pipe from Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, dated May 16, 2013 (‘‘Petition’’). 2 See Welded Stainless Pressure Pipe From Malaysia, Thailand, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Initiation of Antidumping Duty Investigations, 78 FR 35253 (June 12, 2013) (‘‘Initiation Notice’’). 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 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 requests from Sonha, we are postponing the final determination and extending the provisional measures from a four-month period to not more than six months. Accordingly, we will make 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. Suspension of Liquidation In accordance with section 733(d) of the Act, the Department will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (‘‘CBP’’) to suspend liquidation of all entries of welded stainless pressure pipe from Vietnam, 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), the Department will instruct CBP to require a cash deposit 6 equal to the weighted- average amount by which normal value exceeds U.S. price as follows: (1) the separate-rate weighted-average dumping margin for the exporter/producer combinations listed in the table above will be the rate the Department has determined in this preliminary determination; (2) for all combinations of Vietnam exporters/producers of merchandise under consideration which have not received their own separate- rate weighted-average dumping margin above, the cash-deposit rate will be the cash deposit rate established for the Vietnam-wide entity; and (3) for all non- Vietnam exporters 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 Vietnam exporter/producer combination that supplied that non-Vietnam exporter. These cash deposit 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. Section 735(b)(2) of the Act requires the ITC to make its final determination as to whether the domestic industry in the United States is materially injured, or threatened with material injury, by reason of imports of welded stainless pressure pipe, or sales (or the likelihood of sales) for importation, of the merchandise under consideration within 45 days of our final determination. This determination is issued and published in accordance with sections 733(f) and 777(i)(1) of the Act. Dated: December 30, 2013. Christian Marsh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations. List of Topics Discussed in the Preliminary Decision Memorandum 1. Initiation 2. Postponement of Preliminary Determination 3. Postponement of Final Determination and Extension of Provisional Measures 4. Scope of the Investigation 5. Scope Comments 6. Non-Market Economy Country 7. Surrogate Country a. Economic Comparability b. Significant Producers of Identical or Comparable Merchandise c. Data Availability 8. Surrogate Value Comments 9. Separate Rate a. Separate Rate Respondents b. Dumping Margin for the Separate Rate Company 10. Date of Sale 11. Fair Value Comparisons a. Export Price b. Normal Value c. Factor Valuations d. Currency Conversion 12. Determination of Comparison Method a. Results of DP Analysis 13. Vietnam-Wide Entity 14. Verification [FR Doc. 2014–00036 Filed 1–6–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–557–815] Welded Stainless Pressure Pipe From Malaysia: Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Affirmative Preliminary Determination of Critical Circumstances, in Part, and Postponement of Final Determination AGENCY : Enforcement and Compliance, formerly Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY : The Department of Commerce (‘‘Department’’) preliminarily determines that welded stainless pressure pipe (‘‘WSPP’’) from Malaysia is being, or is likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (‘‘LTFV’’), as provided in section 733 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (‘‘the Act’’). The estimated weighted-average dumping is shown in the ‘‘Preliminary Determination’’ section of this notice. Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary determination. DATES : Effective Date: January 7, 2014. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Charles Riggle or Erin Kearney, 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) 482–0650 or (202) 482– 0167, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Background On May 16, 2013, the Department received an antidumping duty (‘‘AD’’) petition concerning imports of WSPP from Malaysia filed in proper form by Bristol Metals, LLC, Felker Brothers Corp., and Outokumpu Stainless Pipe, Inc. (‘‘Petitioners’’). 1 The Department initiated an AD investigation of WSPP from Malaysia on June 12, 2013. 2 On July 26, 2013, the U.S. International Trade Commission (‘‘ITC’’) preliminarily determined that there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is materially VerDate Mar<15>2010 13:46 Jan 06, 2014 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\07JAN1.SGM 07JAN1 wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── === Determination – AD – Final - Malaysia === 31090 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 104 / Friday, May 30, 2014 / Notices 1 See Welded Stainless Pressure Pipe from Malaysia: Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Affirmative Preliminary Determination of Critical Circumstances, in Part, and Postponement of Final Determination, 79 FR 808 (January 7, 2014) (‘‘Preliminary Determination’’). 2 See submission from Petitioners, ‘‘Welded Stainless Pressure Pipe from Malaysia: Petitioners’ Case Brief,’’ dated January 28, 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, ‘‘Issues and Decision Memorandum for the Final Determination in the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Welded Stainless Pressure Pipe from Malaysia,’’ dated May 22, 2014 (‘‘Issues and Decision Memorandum’’). optical path from the Sun to the M1 Assembly when the carousel and shutters are in any position within their allowable ranges of travel, and the Enclosure accessory skin shall be insulated to the extent required to ensure that the interior surface temperature can be maintained at +0 0F/¥3.5 0 relative to ambient temperature while the exterior skin temperature is at ambient minus 7.2 0F in all operational conditions. Docket Number: 13–054. Applicant: Regents of the University of Minnesota, School of Physics and Astronomy, Minneapolis, MN 55455–0149. Instrument: Yanus IV Laser Scan Head. Manufacturer: Till Photonics, Germany. Intended Use: See notice at 79 FR 6888, February 5, 2014. Comments: None received. Decision: Approved. We know of no instruments of equivalent scientific value to the foreign instruments described below, for such purposes as this is intended to be used, that was being manufactured in the United States at the time of order. Reasons: The instrument will be used to study the oligomeric state of EGFP tagged Retenoid X Receptor (RXR– EGFP) in the absence and presence of its ligand by PCH analysis, as well as follow its binding to DNA and other nuclear factors by conventional and scanning fluorescence correlation spectroscopy (FCS). The laser beam is continuously scanned in a circular fashion, which shows peaks and valleys which add contrast and give information about the scan radius, diffusion coefficient and particle concentrations that would be absent in conventional FCS. Conventional scan heads for laser microscopy have a finite distance between their scan axes, which introduces aberrations and vignetting into the scan. These distortions in the point spread function prohibit the quantitative imaging experiments. The Yanus IV scan head has been engineered with an effective zero optical distance between the scan axes, which maintains diffraction-limited performance across the entire scan field. This is the only instrument with zero effective optical distance between the scan axes. Dated: May 22, 2014. Supriya Kumar, Acting Director, Subsidies Enforcement Office, Enforcement and Compliance. [FR Doc. 2014–12594 Filed 5–29–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–557–815] Welded Stainless Pressure Pipe From Malaysia: Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Final Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances, in Part; 2012–2013 AGENCY : Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY : The Department of Commerce (‘‘Department’’) determines that welded stainless pressure pipe (‘‘WSPP’’) from Malaysia is being, or is likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (‘‘LTFV’’), as provided in section 735 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (‘‘the Act’’). The final weighted-average dumping margins of sales at LTFV are shown in the ‘‘Final Determination’’ section of this notice. DATES : Effective Date: May 30, 2014. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Charles Riggle or Erin Kearney, 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) 482–0650 or (202) 482– 0167, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Background The Department published its Preliminary Determination on January 7, 2014. 1 On January 28, 2014, we received a case brief from Bristol Metals, LLC, Felker Brothers Corp., and Outokumpu Stainless Pipe, Inc. (‘‘Petitioners’’). 2 We did not receive case or rebuttal briefs from any other interested party. Period of Investigation The period of investigation (‘‘POI’’) is April 1, 2012, through March 31, 2013. Scope of the Investigation The merchandise covered by this investigation is circular welded austenitic stainless pressure pipe not greater than 14 inches in outside diameter. For purposes of this investigation, references to size are in nominal inches and include all products within tolerances allowed by pipe specifications. This merchandise includes, but is not limited to, the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) A–312 or ASTM A– 778 specifications, or comparable domestic or foreign specifications. ASTM A–358 products are only included when they are produced to meet ASTM A–312 or ASTM A–778 specifications, or comparable domestic or foreign specifications. Excluded from the scope are: (1) Welded stainless mechanical tubing, meeting ASTM A–554 or comparable domestic or foreign specifications; (2) boiler, heat exchanger, superheater, refining furnace, feedwater heater, and condenser tubing, meeting ASTM A– 249, ASTM A–688 or comparable domestic or foreign specifications; and (3) specialized tubing, meeting ASTM A269, ASTM A–270 or comparable domestic or foreign specifications. The subject imports are normally classified in subheadings 7306.40.5005, 7306.40.5040, 7306.40.5062, 7306.40.5064, and 7306.40.5085 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). They may also enter under HTSUS subheadings 7306.40.1010, 7306.40.1015, 7306.40.5042, 7306.40.5044, 7306.40.5080, and 7306.40.5090. The HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes only; the written description of the scope of this investigation is dispositive. Verification The Department did not verify any of the three mandatory respondents in this investigation because all of the mandatory respondents ceased participating in the investigation prior to issuance of the Preliminary Determination. Analysis of Comments Received All issues raised in the case brief for this investigation are addressed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum.3 A list of the issues which parties raised and to which we responded in the Issues and Decision Memorandum is attached to this notice as an Appendix. The Issues and Decision Memorandum is a public document and is on file electronically via Enforcement and Compliance’s Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:23 May 29, 2014 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\30MYN1.SGM 30MYN1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 31091Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 104 / Friday, May 30, 2014 / Notices 4 Preliminary Determination, 79 FR at 810. 5 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). Electronic Service System (‘‘IA ACCESS’’). Access to 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 Issues and Decision Memorandum can be accessed directly at http://enforcement.trade.gov/ frn. The paper copy and electronic version of the Issues and Decision Memorandum are identical in content. Final Determination For the final determination, we made no changes to the Preliminary Determination. Therefore, we continue to determine that the following margins exist for the following entities for the POI: Exporter or producer Weighted-average dumping margin (percent) Superinox Pipe Industry Sdn. Bhd./Superinox International Sdn. Bhd ....................................................................................... 167.11 Kanzen Tetsu Sdn. Bhd .............................................................................................................................................................. 167.11 Pantech Stainless & Alloy Industries Sdn. Bhd .......................................................................................................................... 167.11 All Others ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 22.70 Critical Circumstances We made no changes to our critical circumstances analysis announced in the Preliminary Determination.4 Thus, pursuant to section 735(a)(3) of the Act, we continue to find that critical circumstances exist with respect to imports of WSPP from Malaysia from mandatory respondents Kanzen Tetsu Sdn. Bhd. (‘‘Kanzen’’), Pantech Stainless & Alloy Industries Sdn. Bhd. (‘‘Pantech’’), and Superinox Pipe Industry Sdn. Bhd./Superinox International Sdn. Bhd. (‘‘Superinox’’). We continue to find that critical circumstances do not exist with respect to imports of WSPP from exporters or producers in the ‘‘all others’’ group. Disclosure We disclosed the calculations used to determine the adverse facts available rate in the Preliminary Determination to parties in this proceeding, and we made no changes since the Preliminary Determination. Thus, no additional disclosure of calculations is necessary. Continuation of Suspension of Liquidation As noted above, the Department found that critical circumstances exist with respect to imports of the merchandise under consideration from Superinox, Kanzen, and Pantech. Therefore, in accordance with section 735(c)(4) of the Act, we will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (‘‘CBP’’) to continue to suspend liquidation of all entries of WSPP from Malaysia from Superinox, Kanzen, and Pantech that were entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the date 90 days prior to publication of the Preliminary Determination in the Federal Register and require a cash deposit for such entries as noted below. Because we did not find that critical circumstances exist with respect to exporters or producers in the ‘‘all others’’ group, in accordance with section 735(c)(1) of the Act, we will instruct CBP to continue to suspend liquidation of all other entries of WSPP from Malaysia entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the date of publication of the Preliminary Determination in the Federal Register. These suspension of liquidation instructions will remain in effect until further notice. Pursuant to section 735(c)(1) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.210(d), the Department will instruct CBP to require cash deposits 5 equal to the weighted- average dumping margins indicated in the table above. These cash deposit instructions will remain in effect until further notice. International Trade Commission (‘‘ITC’’) Notification In accordance with section 735(d) of the Act, we will notify the ITC of our final affirmative determination of sales at LTFV. Because the final determination in this proceeding is affirmative, in accordance with section 735(b)(2) of the Act, the ITC will make its final determination as to whether the domestic industry in the United States is materially injured, or threatened with material injury, by reason of imports of WSPP from Malaysia no later than 45 days after our final determination. If the ITC determines that material injury or threat of material injury does not exist, the proceeding will be terminated and all securities posted will be refunded or canceled. If the ITC determines that such injury does exist, the Department will issue an antidumping duty order directing CBP to assess antidumping duties on all imports of the merchandise under investigation entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the effective date of the suspension of liquidation. Notification Regarding Administrative Protective Orders (‘‘APO’’) This notice also serves as a reminder to the parties subject to APO of their responsibility concerning the disposition of proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305. Timely written notification of return or destruction of APO materials or conversion to judicial protective order is hereby requested. Failure to comply with the regulations and the terms of an APO is a sanctionable violation. This determination and notice are issued and published in accordance with sections 735(d) and 777(i)(1) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.210(c). Dated: May 22, 2014. Paul Piquado, Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Appendix—List of Topics Discussed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum I. Summary II. Background III. Scope of the Investigation IV. Discussion of the Issues Comment 1: Determination of the All Others Rate V. Recommendation [FR Doc. 2014–12586 Filed 5–29–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:23 May 29, 2014 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 E:\FR\FM\30MYN1.SGM 30MYN1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── === Determination – AD – Final - Vietnam === 31092 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 104 / Friday, May 30, 2014 / Notices 1 See Welded Stainless Pressure Pipe from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Postponement of Final Determination, 79 FR 806 (January 7, 2014) (‘‘Preliminary Determination’’). 2 See Memorandum from Abdelali Elouaradia, Office Director, AD/CVD Operations, Office IV, to Paul Piquado, Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance, ‘‘Welded Stainless Pressure Pipe from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Post- Preliminary Analysis on the Vietnam-Wide Entity Rate,’’ dated March 20, 2014 (‘‘Post-Preliminary Analysis’’). 3 See submission from Sonha, ‘‘Sonha’s Direct Case Brief: Antidumping Duty Investigation of Welded Stainless Pressure Pipe from Vietnam (A– 552–816),’’ dated March 27, 2014. 4 See submission from Petitioners, ‘‘Welded Stainless Pressure Pipe from Vietnam: Petitioners’ Case Brief,’’ dated April 1, 2014. 5 See submission from Petitioners, ‘‘Welded Stainless Pressure Pipe from Vietnam: Petitioners’ Rebuttal Brief,’’ dated April 3, 2014; see also submission from Sonha, ‘‘Sonha’s Rebuttal Case Brief: Antidumping Duty Investigation of Welded Stainless Pressure Pipe from Vietnam (A–552– 816),’’ dated April 3, 2014. 6 See Memorandum to the File from Lilit Astvatsatrian and Erin Kearney, Senior International Trade Compliance Analysts, AD/CVD Operations, Office IV, ‘‘Verification of the Sales and Factors Responses of Sonha International Corporation in the Antidumping Investigation of Welded Stainless Steel Pipe from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam,’’ dated February 26, 2014 (‘‘Verification Report’’). 7 See Memorandum from Christian Marsh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations, to Paul Piquado, Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance, ‘‘Issues and Decision Memorandum for the Final Determination of the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Welded Stainless Pressure Pipe from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam,’’ dated May 22, 2014 (‘‘Issues and Decision Memorandum’’). 8 See Memorandum to the File, ‘‘Welded Stainless Pressure Pipe from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Analysis of the Final Determination DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–552–816] Welded Stainless Pressure Pipe 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 (‘‘Department’’) determines that welded stainless pressure pipe (‘‘WSPP’’) from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (‘‘Vietnam’’) is being, or is likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (‘‘LTFV’’), as provided in section 735 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (‘‘the Act’’). The final weighted-average dumping margins of sales at LTFV are shown in the ‘‘Final Determination’’ section of this notice. DATES : Effective Date: May 30, 2014. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lilit Astvatsatrian or Erin Kearney, 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 or (202) 482– 0167, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Background The Department published its Preliminary Determination on January 7, 2014. 1 On March 20, 2014, we issued a post-preliminary analysis on the Vietnam-wide entity rate. 2 On March 27, 2014, we received case briefs from Bristol Metals, LLC, Felker Brothers Corp., and Outokumpu Stainless Pipe, Inc. (‘‘Petitioners’’) and Sonha International Corporation (‘‘Sonha’’).3 On March 31, 2014, we rejected Petitioners’ case brief because it contained untimely filed new factual information. On April 1, 2014, we received a refiled case brief from Petitioners, as requested by the Department.4 On April 3, 2014, we received rebuttal briefs from Petitioners and Sonha. 5 Based on an analysis of the comments received, the Department has made changes from the Preliminary Determination. Period of Investigation The period of investigation (‘‘POI’’) is October 1, 2012, through March 31, 2013. Scope of the Investigation The merchandise covered by this investigation is circular welded austenitic stainless pressure pipe not greater than 14 inches in outside diameter. For purposes of this investigation, references to size are in nominal inches and include all products within tolerances allowed by pipe specifications. This merchandise includes, but is not limited to, the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) A–312 or ASTM A– 778 specifications, or comparable domestic or foreign specifications. ASTM A–358 products are only included when they are produced to meet ASTM A–312 or ASTM A–778 specifications, or comparable domestic or foreign specifications. Excluded from the scope are: (1) Welded stainless mechanical tubing, meeting ASTM A–554 or comparable domestic or foreign specifications; (2) boiler, heat exchanger, superheater, refining furnace, feedwater heater, and condenser tubing, meeting ASTM A– 249, ASTM A–688 or comparable domestic or foreign specifications; and (3) specialized tubing, meeting ASTM A269, ASTM A–270 or comparable domestic or foreign specifications. The subject imports are normally classified in subheadings 7306.40.5005, 7306.40.5040, 7306.40.5062, 7306.40.5064, and 7306.40.5085 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). They may also enter under HTSUS subheadings 7306.40.1010, 7306.40.1015, 7306.40.5042, 7306.40.5044, 7306.40.5080, and 7306.40.5090. The HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes only; the written description of the scope of this investigation is dispositive. Verification As provided in section 782(i) of the Act, the Department verified the information submitted by Sonha for use in the final determination. The Department used standard verification procedures, including examination of relevant accounting and production records and original source documents provided by the respondent.6 Analysis of Comments Received All issues raised in the case and rebuttal briefs for this investigation are addressed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum, which is dated concurrently with and hereby adopted by this notice.7 A list of the issues which parties have raised and to which we have responded in the Issues and Decision Memorandum is attached to this notice as an Appendix. The Issues and Decision Memorandum is a public document and is on file electronically via Enforcement and Compliance’s Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (‘‘IA ACCESS’’). Access to IA ACCESS is available to registered users at http://iaaccess.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 on the Internet at http:// www.trade.gov/enforcement. The signed version and electronic version of the Issues and Decision Memorandum are identical in content. Changes Since the Preliminary Determination • We valued electricity using the electricity price data for large industries, as published by the Central Electricity Authority in its publication, ‘‘Electricity Tariff & Duty and Average Rates of Electricity Supply in India.’’ 8 VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:23 May 29, 2014 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\30MYN1.SGM 30MYN1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 31093Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 104 / Friday, May 30, 2014 / Notices Margin Calculation for Sonha International Corporation, dated May 22, 2014 (‘‘Final Analysis Memorandum’’), at page 2 and Attachment 3; see also Issues and Decision Memorandum at Comment 3. 9 See Final Analysis Memorandum at page 2 and Attachments 3–4 and see also Issues and Decision Memorandum at Comment 5. 10 See Final Analysis Memorandum at page 1 and Attachment 1; see also Verification Report at pages 2–3. 11 See Final Analysis Memorandum at page 2 and Attachment 3. 12 See Post-Preliminary Analysis. • We adjusted Sonha’s brokerage and handling surrogate value by Sonha’s own average shipment weight for a 20- foot container. 9 • We used Sonha’s revised factors of production (‘‘FOP’’) database which reflects changes in the consumption rates of certain packing materials and supplier distances as a result of minor corrections and findings at the verification.10 • We revised the market-economy purchase prices for certain FOPs as a result of minor corrections at the verification.11 • We revised the Vietnam-wide rate to be the same as Sonha’s calculated margin. 12 Final Determination The Department determines that the following weighted-average dumping margins exist: Exporter Producer Weighted- average dumping margin Sonha International Corporation .................................................... Sonha International Corporation ................................................... 16.25 Mejonson Industrial Vietnam Co., Ltd ............................................ Mejonson Industrial Vietnam Co., Ltd .......................................... 16.25 Vietnam-Wide Entity ....................................................................... ....................................................................................................... 16.25 Disclosure The Department intends to disclose calculations performed for this final determination to the parties within five days of the date of publication of this notice in accordance with 19 CFR 351.224(b). Continuation of Suspension of Liquidation In accordance with section 735(c)(1)(B) of the Act, the Department will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (‘‘CBP’’) to continue to suspend liquidation of all appropriate entries of WSPP from Vietnam as described in the ‘‘Scope of the Investigation’’ section, which were entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after January 7, 2014, the date of publication of the Preliminary Determination in the Federal Register. CBP shall require a cash deposit equal to the estimated amount by which the normal value exceeds the U.S. price as shown above. These instructions suspending liquidation will remain in effect until further notice. International Trade Commission (‘‘ITC’’) Notification In accordance with section 735(d) of the Act, we will notify the ITC of our final affirmative determination of sales at LTFV. Because the final determination in this proceeding is affirmative, in accordance with section 735(b)(2) of the Act, the ITC will make its final determination as to whether the domestic industry in the United States is materially injured, or threatened with material injury, by reason of imports of WSPP 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, the proceeding will be terminated and all securities posted will be refunded or canceled. If the ITC determines that such injury does exist, the Department will issue an antidumping duty order directing CBP to assess antidumping duties on all imports of the merchandise under investigation entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the effective date of the suspension of liquidation. Notification Regarding Administrative Protective Orders (‘‘APO’’) This notice also serves as a final reminder to the parties subject to APO of their responsibility concerning the disposition of proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305. Timely written notification of return or destruction of APO materials or conversion to judicial protective order is hereby requested. Failure to comply with the regulations and the terms of an APO is a sanctionable violation. This determination and notice are issued and published in accordance with sections 735(d) and 777(i)(1) of the Act. Dated: May 22, 2014. Paul Piquado, Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Appendix—Issues and Decision Memorandum Summary Case Issues Scope of the Investigation Discussion of the Issues Comment 1: Financial Ratios Comment 2: Date of Sale Comment 3: Electricity Comment 4: Valuation of Argon and Hydrogen Comment 5: Adjustment of Brokerage and Handling Charges Comment 6: Withdrawal of the Regulatory Provisions Governing Targeted Dumping in Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigations Comment 7: Differential Pricing Analysis Recommendation Attachment: Acronym and Abbreviation Table [FR Doc. 2014–12587 Filed 5–29–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–549–830] Welded Stainless Pressure Pipe From Thailand: Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value AGENCY : Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce DATES : Effective Date: May 30, 2014. SUMMARY : The Department of Commerce (‘‘Department’’) determines that welded VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:23 May 29, 2014 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\30MYN1.SGM 30MYN1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── === Determination – AD – Final - Thailand === 31093Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 104 / Friday, May 30, 2014 / Notices Margin Calculation for Sonha International Corporation, dated May 22, 2014 (‘‘Final Analysis Memorandum’’), at page 2 and Attachment 3; see also Issues and Decision Memorandum at Comment 3. 9 See Final Analysis Memorandum at page 2 and Attachments 3–4 and see also Issues and Decision Memorandum at Comment 5. 10 See Final Analysis Memorandum at page 1 and Attachment 1; see also Verification Report at pages 2–3. 11 See Final Analysis Memorandum at page 2 and Attachment 3. 12 See Post-Preliminary Analysis. • We adjusted Sonha’s brokerage and handling surrogate value by Sonha’s own average shipment weight for a 20- foot container. 9 • We used Sonha’s revised factors of production (‘‘FOP’’) database which reflects changes in the consumption rates of certain packing materials and supplier distances as a result of minor corrections and findings at the verification.10 • We revised the market-economy purchase prices for certain FOPs as a result of minor corrections at the verification.11 • We revised the Vietnam-wide rate to be the same as Sonha’s calculated margin. 12 Final Determination The Department determines that the following weighted-average dumping margins exist: Exporter Producer Weighted- average dumping margin Sonha International Corporation .................................................... Sonha International Corporation ................................................... 16.25 Mejonson Industrial Vietnam Co., Ltd ............................................ Mejonson Industrial Vietnam Co., Ltd .......................................... 16.25 Vietnam-Wide Entity ....................................................................... ....................................................................................................... 16.25 Disclosure The Department intends to disclose calculations performed for this final determination to the parties within five days of the date of publication of this notice in accordance with 19 CFR 351.224(b). Continuation of Suspension of Liquidation In accordance with section 735(c)(1)(B) of the Act, the Department will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (‘‘CBP’’) to continue to suspend liquidation of all appropriate entries of WSPP from Vietnam as described in the ‘‘Scope of the Investigation’’ section, which were entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after January 7, 2014, the date of publication of the Preliminary Determination in the Federal Register. CBP shall require a cash deposit equal to the estimated amount by which the normal value exceeds the U.S. price as shown above. These instructions suspending liquidation will remain in effect until further notice. International Trade Commission (‘‘ITC’’) Notification In accordance with section 735(d) of the Act, we will notify the ITC of our final affirmative determination of sales at LTFV. Because the final determination in this proceeding is affirmative, in accordance with section 735(b)(2) of the Act, the ITC will make its final determination as to whether the domestic industry in the United States is materially injured, or threatened with material injury, by reason of imports of WSPP 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, the proceeding will be terminated and all securities posted will be refunded or canceled. If the ITC determines that such injury does exist, the Department will issue an antidumping duty order directing CBP to assess antidumping duties on all imports of the merchandise under investigation entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the effective date of the suspension of liquidation. Notification Regarding Administrative Protective Orders (‘‘APO’’) This notice also serves as a final reminder to the parties subject to APO of their responsibility concerning the disposition of proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305. Timely written notification of return or destruction of APO materials or conversion to judicial protective order is hereby requested. Failure to comply with the regulations and the terms of an APO is a sanctionable violation. This determination and notice are issued and published in accordance with sections 735(d) and 777(i)(1) of the Act. Dated: May 22, 2014. Paul Piquado, Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Appendix—Issues and Decision Memorandum Summary Case Issues Scope of the Investigation Discussion of the Issues Comment 1: Financial Ratios Comment 2: Date of Sale Comment 3: Electricity Comment 4: Valuation of Argon and Hydrogen Comment 5: Adjustment of Brokerage and Handling Charges Comment 6: Withdrawal of the Regulatory Provisions Governing Targeted Dumping in Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigations Comment 7: Differential Pricing Analysis Recommendation Attachment: Acronym and Abbreviation Table [FR Doc. 2014–12587 Filed 5–29–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–549–830] Welded Stainless Pressure Pipe From Thailand: Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value AGENCY : Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce DATES : Effective Date: May 30, 2014. SUMMARY : The Department of Commerce (‘‘Department’’) determines that welded VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:23 May 29, 2014 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\30MYN1.SGM 30MYN1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 31094 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 104 / Friday, May 30, 2014 / Notices 1 See Welded Stainless Pressure Pipe From Thailand: Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Postponement of Final Determination, 79 FR 812 (January 7, 2014) (‘‘Preliminary Determination’’). 2 See Welded Stainless Pressure Pipe From Thailand: Amended Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, 79 FR 10772 (February 26, 2014) (‘‘Amended Preliminary Determination’’). 3 See submission from Petitioners, ‘‘Welded Stainless Pressure Pipe From Thailand: Petitioners’ Case Brief,’’ dated March 13, 2014 (‘‘Petitioners’ Case Brief’’). 4 See submission from TGP, ‘‘Welded Stainless Steel Pressure Pipe From Thailand; Rebuttal Brief,’’ dated March 18, 2014 (‘‘TGP’s Rebuttal Brief’’). 5 See Memorandum From Trisha Tran and Brandon Farlander, Senior International Trade Compliance Analysts, AD/CVD Operations, Office IV, to the File, ‘‘Antidumping Duty Investigation of Welded Stainless Pressure Pipe From Thailand: Verification of the Questionnaire Responses of Thai-German Products Public Company Limited,’’ (March 5, 2014) (‘‘TGP Sales Verification Report’’). 6 See TGP’s Sales Verification Report. 7 See Memorandum from Christian Marsh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations, to Paul Piquado, Assistant Secretary for Import Administration, ‘‘Issues and Decision Memorandum for the Final Determination in the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Welded Stainless Pressure Pipe (‘‘WSPP’’) From Thailand’’ (May 22, 2014) (‘‘Issues and Decision Memorandum’’). 8 See Issues and Decision Memorandum at Comments 1 and 2. 9 See Issues and Decision Memorandum at Comment 4. stainless pressure pipe (‘‘WSPP’’) from Thailand is being, or is likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (‘‘LTFV’’), as provided in section 735 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the ‘‘Act’’). The final dumping margins for this investigation are listed in the ‘‘Final Determination’’ section below. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brandon Farlander or Trisha Tran, 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) 482–0182 or (202) 482– 4852, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Background The Department published its Preliminary Determination on January 7, 2014, 1 and its Amended Preliminary Determination on February 26, 2014.2 On March 13, 2014, we received a case brief 3 from Bristol Metals, LLC, Felker Brothers Corp., and Outokumpu Stainless Pipe, Inc. (‘‘Petitioners’’). On March 18, 2014, we received a rebuttal brief 4 from Thai-German Products Public Company Limited (‘‘TGP’’). Based on an analysis of the comments received, the Department made changes from the Preliminary Determination and Amended Preliminary Determination. Period of Investigation The period of investigation (‘‘POI’’) is April 1, 2012, through March 31, 2013. Scope of the Investigation The merchandise covered by this investigation is circular welded austenitic stainless pressure pipe not greater than 14 inches in outside diameter. For purposes of this investigation, references to size are in nominal inches and include all products within tolerances allowed by pipe specifications. This merchandise includes, but is not limited to, the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) A–312 or ASTM A– 778 specifications, or comparable domestic or foreign specifications. ASTM A–358 products are only included when they are produced to meet ASTM A–312 or ASTM A–778 specifications, or comparable domestic or foreign specifications. Excluded from the scope are: (1) Welded stainless mechanical tubing, meeting ASTM A–554 or comparable domestic or foreign specifications; (2) boiler, heat exchanger, superheater, refining furnace, feedwater heater, and condenser tubing, meeting ASTM A– 249, ASTM A–688 or comparable domestic or foreign specifications; and (3) specialized tubing, meeting ASTM A269, ASTM A–270 or comparable domestic or foreign specifications. The subject imports are normally classified in subheadings 7306.40.5005, 7306.40.5040, 7306.40.5062, 7306.40.5064, and 7306.40.5085 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). They may also enter under HTSUS subheadings 7306.40.1010, 7306.40.1015, 7306.40.5042, 7306.40.5044, 7306.40.5080, and 7306.40.5090. The HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes only; the written description of the scope of the investigation is dispositive. Verification As provided in section 782(i) of the Act, from January 20, 2014 through January 24, 2014, the Department attempted to verify the sales information submitted by TGP for use in the final determination. The Department used standard verification procedures, including examination of relevant accounting and production records and original source documents provided by the respondent. At verification, the Department discovered that TGP did not report the vast majority of its home market sales. 5 In light of that, we cancelled TGP’s cost verification.6 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.7 A list of the issues raised by the parties and to which the Department responded in the Issues and Decision Memorandum is attached to this notice as an Appendix. The Issues and Decision Memorandum is a public document and is on file electronically via Enforcement and Compliance’s Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (‘‘IA ACCESS’’). IA ACCESS is available to registered users at http:// iaaccess.trade.gov, and is available to all parties in the Central Records Unit, which is in room 7046 of the main Department of Commerce building. 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 paper copy and electronic version of the Issues and Decision Memorandum are identical in content. Changes Since the Preliminary Determination and Amended Preliminary Determination Based on our analysis of the comments received and our findings at verification: • We applied total adverse facts available (‘‘AFA’’) to TGP and assigned to it the highest margin alleged in the petition, i.e., 24.01 percent, as TGP’s AFA rate.8 • We revised the ‘‘All Others’’ rate.9 ‘‘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 and margins based entirely under section 776 of the Act. Pursuant to sectin 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 weighted-average dumping margin for all other producers or exporters. In the Amended Preliminary Determination, the Department calculated the ‘‘All Others’’ rate based VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:23 May 29, 2014 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\30MYN1.SGM 30MYN1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 31095Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 104 / Friday, May 30, 2014 / Notices 10 See Steel Threaded Rod From Thailand: Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Affirmative Preliminary Determination of Critical Circumstances, 78 FR 79670, 79671 (December 31, 2013) (‘‘Steel Threaded Rod From Thailand’’); see also Notice of Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value: Sodium Nitrite From the Federal Republic of Germany, 73 FR 21909 (April 23, 2008); unchanged in Notice of Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value: Sodium Nitrite From the Federal Republic of Germany, 73 FR 38986 (July 8, 2008). 11 See Welded Stainless Pressure Pipe From Thailand Investigation Initiation Checklist, dated June 5, 2013, at 8, citing Welded Stainless Pressure Pipe From Thailand: Correction to Supplemental Response, dated May 30, 2013, at Exhibit III–8. on TGP’s rate from the Preliminary Determination. In light of the Department’s assignment of total AFA to TGP (and, previously to Ametai Co., Ltd. and Thareus Co., Ltd (Ametai/ Thareus), the other mandatory respondent in this investigation), TGP’s rate is no longer appropriate for the all others rate. In cases where there are no weighted-average dumping margins besides zero or de minimis, or where the rates established for individually investigated entities have been determined entirely under section 776 of the Act, the Department averages the margins calculated in the petition and applies the result to all other entities not individually examined. 10 The average of the petition margins (i.e., 23.77 percent and 24.01 percent) is 23.89 percent.11 Therefore, the ‘‘All Others’’ rate applied to all other entities not individually examined is 23.89 percent. Final Determination The Department determines that the following final dumping margins exist for the POI: Manufacturer/exporter Dumping margin (percent) Ametai Co., Ltd./Thareus Co., Ltd ........................................... * 24.01 Thai-German Products Public Company Limited .................... 24.01 All Others .................................... 23.89 * Unchanged from the Amended Preliminary Determination. Disclosure The Department intends to disclose calculations performed for this final determination to the parties within five days of the date of publication of this notice in accordance with 19 CFR 351.224(b). Continuation of Suspension of Liquidation In accordance with section 735(c)(1)(B) of the Act, the Department will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (‘‘CBP’’) to continue to suspend liquidation of all appropriate entries of WSPP from Thailand as described in the ‘‘Scope of the Investigation’’ section, which were entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after January 7, 2014, the date of publication of the Preliminary Determination in the Federal Register. CBP shall require a cash deposit equal to the estimated amount by which the normal value exceeds the U.S. price as follows: (1) The rates for Ametai/Thareus and TGP will be the rates we have 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 23.89 percent, as discussed in the ‘‘All Others Rate’’ section, above. These instructions suspending liquidation will remain in effect until further notice. U.S. International Trade Commission (‘‘ITC’’) Notification In accordance with section 735(d) of the Act, we will notify the ITC of our final affirmative determination of sales at LTFV. Because the final determination in this proceeding is affirmative, in accordance with section 735(b)(2) of the Act, the ITC will make its final determination as to whether the domestic industry in the United States is materially injured, or threatened with material injury, by reason of imports or sales for importation of WSPP from Thailand no later than 45 days after our final determination. If the ITC determines that material injury or threat of material injury does not exist, the proceeding will be terminated and all securities posted will be refunded or canceled. If the ITC determines that such injury does exist, the Department will issue an antidumping duty order directing CBP to assess, upon further instruction by the Department, antidumping duties on all imports of the subject merchandise entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the effective date of the suspension of liquidation. Notification Regarding Administrative Protective Orders (‘‘APO’’) This notice also serves as a reminder to the parties subject to APO of their responsibility concerning the disposition of propriety information disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305. Timely written notification of return or destruction of APO materials or conversion to judicial protective order is hereby requested. Failure to comply with the regulations and terms of an APO is a sanctionable violation. This determination is issued and published in accordance with sections 735(d) and 777(i)(1) of the Act. Dated: May 22, 2014. Paul Piquado, Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. Appendix Issues for the Final Determination I. Summary II. Background III. POI IV. Scope V. Adverse Facts Available VI. Discussion of the Issues Comment 1: Whether To Apply Total AFA With Respect to TGP Comment 2: AFA Rate To Apply to TGP Comment 3: Whether To Apply a Higher AFA Rate to Ametai/Thareus Comment 4: Whether To Revise the ‘‘All Others’’ Rate and, If Yes, What Rate To Select Recommendation [FR Doc. 2014–12588 Filed 5–29–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR SEVERELY DISABLED Procurement List; Proposed Additions AGENCY : Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled. ACTION : Proposed Additions to the Procurement List. SUMMARY : The Committee is proposing to add products to the Procurement List that will be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities. Comments Must be Received on or Before: 6/30/2014. ADDRESSES : Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, 1401 S. Clark Street, Suite 10800, Arlington, Virginia 22202–4149. For Further Information or to Submit Comments Contact: Barry S. Lineback, Telephone: (703) 603–7740, Fax: (703) 603–0655, or email CMTEFedReg@AbilityOne.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : This notice is published pursuant to 41 USC 8503(a)(2) and 41 CFR 51–2.3. Its purpose is to provide interested persons an opportunity to submit comments on the proposed actions. Additions If the Committee approves the proposed additions, the entities of the VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:23 May 29, 2014 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\30MYN1.SGM 30MYN1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── === Orders - AD - Malaysia - Thailand - Vietnam === 42289Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 139 / Monday, July 21, 2014 / Notices 1 See Welded Stainless Pressure Pipe From Malaysia: Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Final Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances, in Part; 2012–2013, 79 FR 31090 (May 30, 2014); Welded Stainless Pressure Pipe From Thailand: Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, 79 FR 31093 (May 30, 2014); and Welded Stainless Pressure Pipe from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, 79 FR 31092 (May 30, 2014). 2 See Welded Stainless Pressure Pipe from Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, USITC Investigation Nos. 731–TA–1210–1212 (Final), USITC Publication 4477 (July 2014). 3 Id. 4 Id. vehicle or light truck size designation. Tires covered by this investigation may be tube- type, tubeless, radial, or non-radial, and they may be intended for sale to original equipment manufacturers or the replacement market. Subject tires have, at the time of importation, the symbol ‘‘DOT’’ on the sidewall, certifying that the tire conforms to applicable motor vehicle safety standards. Subject tires may also have the following prefixes or suffix in their tire size designation, which also appears on the sidewall of the tire: Prefix designations: P—Identifies a tire intended primarily for service on passenger cars LT—Identifies a tire intended primarily for service on light trucks Suffix letter designations: LT—Identifies light truck tires for service on trucks, buses, trailers, and multipurpose passenger vehicles used in nominal highway service. All tires with a ‘‘P’’ or ‘‘LT’’ prefix, and all tires with an ‘‘LT’’ suffix in their sidewall markings are covered by this investigation regardless of their intended use. In addition, all tires that lack a ‘‘P’’ or ‘‘LT’’ prefix or suffix in their sidewall markings, as well as all tires that include any other prefix or suffix in their sidewall markings, are included in the scope, regardless of their intended use, as long as the tire is of a size that is among the numerical size designations listed in the passenger car section or light truck section of the Tire and Rim Association Year Book, as updated annually. Passenger vehicle and light truck tires, whether or not attached to wheels or rims, are included in the scope. However, if a subject tire is imported attached to a wheel or rim, only the tire is covered by the scope. Specifically excluded from the scope of this investigation are the following types of tires: (1) Racing car tires, defined as tires for use exclusively on a race track; such tires do not bear the symbol ‘‘DOT’’ on the sidewall; (2) new pneumatic tires, of rubber, of a size that is not listed in the passenger car section or light truck section of the Tire and Rim Association Year Book; (3) pneumatic tires, of rubber, that are not new, including recycled and retreaded tires; and (4) non- pneumatic tires, such as solid rubber tires. The products covered by the investigation are currently classified under the following Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheadings: 4011.10.10.10, 4011.10.10.20, 4011.10.10.30, 4011.10.10.40, 4011.10.10.50, 4011.10.10.60, 4011.10.10.70, 4011.10.50.00, 4011.20.10.05, and 4011.20.50.10. Tires meeting the scope description may also enter under the following HTSUS subheadings: 4011.99.45.00, 4011.99.85.00, 8708.70.45.45, 8708.70.45.60, 8708.70.60.30, 8708.70.60.45, and 8708.70.60.60. While HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and for customs purposes, the written description of the subject merchandise is dispositive. [FR Doc. 2014–17096 Filed 7–18–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–557–815, A–549–830, A–552–816] Welded Stainless Pressure Pipe From Malaysia, Thailand, 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 (the ITC), the Department is issuing antidumping duty orders on welded stainless pressure pipe (WSPP) from Malaysia, Thailand, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Vietnam). DATES : Effective date: July 21, 2014. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Erin Kearney (Malaysia), or Brandon Farlander/Trisha Tran (Thailand), or Lilit Astvatsatrian (Vietnam) 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) 482–0167 or (202) 482– 0182/(202) 482–4852 or (202) 482–6412, 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 30, 2014, the Department published its affirmative final determinations of sales at less- than-fair-value in the antidumping duty investigations of WSPP from Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, respectively. 1 On July 14, 2014, the ITC notified the Department of its affirmative determinations that an industry in the United States is materially injured within the meaning of section 735(b)(1)(A)(i) of the Act by reason of less-than-fair-value imports of WSPP from Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.2 In addition, the ITC notified the Department of its final determination that critical circumstances do not exist with respect to imports of subject merchandise from Malaysia that are subject to the Department’s affirmative critical circumstances finding.3 Scope of the Orders The products covered by these orders are circular welded austenitic stainless pressure pipe not greater than 14 inches in outside diameter. For purposes of these orders, references to size are in nominal inches and include all products within tolerances allowed by pipe specifications. This merchandise includes, but is not limited to, the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) A–312 or ASTM A– 778 specifications, or comparable domestic or foreign specifications. ASTM A–358 products are only included when they are produced to meet ASTM A–312 or ASTM A–778 specifications, or comparable domestic or foreign specifications. Excluded from the scope are: (1) Welded stainless mechanical tubing, meeting ASTM A–554 or comparable domestic or foreign specifications; (2) boiler, heat exchanger, superheater, refining furnace, feedwater heater, and condenser tubing, meeting ASTM A– 249, ASTM A–688 or comparable domestic or foreign specifications; and (3) specialized tubing, meeting ASTM A269, ASTM A–270 or comparable domestic or foreign specifications. The subject imports are normally classified in subheadings 7306.40.5005, 7306.40.5040, 7306.40.5062, 7306.40.5064, and 7306.40.5085 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). They may also enter under HTSUS subheadings 7306.40.1010, 7306.40.1015, 7306.40.5042, 7306.40.5044, 7306.40.5080, and 7306.40.5090. The HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes only; the written description of the scope of these investigations is dispositive. Antidumping Duty Orders As stated above, on July 14, 2014, in accordance with section 735(d) of the Act, the ITC notified the Department of its final determinations in these investigations, in which it found material injury with respect to WSPP from Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. 4 Because the ITC determined that imports of WSPP from Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam are materially VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:14 Jul 18, 2014 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\21JYN1.SGM 21JYN1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES 42290 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 139 / Monday, July 21, 2014 / Notices 5 See Welded Stainless Pressure Pipe from Malaysia: Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Affirmative Preliminary Determination of Critical Circumstances, in Part, and Postponement of Final Determination, 79 FR 808 (January 7, 2014); Welded Stainless Pressure Pipe from Thailand: Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Postponement of Final Determination, 79 FR 812 (January 7, 2014); Welded Stainless Pressure Pipe from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Postponement of Final Determination, 79 FR 806 (January 7, 2014). 6 See section 736(a)(3) of the Act. 7 See Submission from Superinox Pipe Industry Sdn. Bhd., ‘‘Welded Stainless Steel Pipe from Malaysia; Request to Extend the Final Determination,’’ dated November 18, 2013; see also Submission from Thareus Co., Ltd. and Ametai Co., Ltd., ‘‘Welded Stainless Steel Pressure Pipe from Thailand: Request for Extension of Final Determination,’’ dated November 15, 2013; see also Submission from Thai-German Products Public Company Limited, ‘‘Welded Stainless Steel Pipe from Thailand; Request to Extend the Final Determination and to Extend the Deadline for TGP’s Section D Response,’’ dated November 18, 2013; see also, Submission of SonHa International Corporation, ‘‘Sonha Request to Postpone Final Determination: Antidumping Duty Investigation of Welded Stainless Pressure Pipe from Vietnam (A– 552–816),’’ dated November 14, 2013. injuring a U.S. industry, unliquidated entries of such merchandise from Malaysia, Thailand, 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 WSPP from Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. These antidumping duties will be assessed on unliquidated entries of WSPP from Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after January 7, 2014, the date of publication of the preliminary determinations, 5 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. Continuation of Suspension of Liquidation In accordance with section 735(c)(1)(B) of the Act, we will instruct CBP to continue to suspend liquidation on all entries of WSPP from Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. We will also instruct CBP to require cash deposits equal to the amounts as indicated below. These instructions suspending liquidation will remain in effect until further notice. 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.6 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 WSPP from Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, we extended the four-month period to no more than six months in each case. 7 In the underlying investigations, the Department published the preliminary determinations on January 7, 2014. Therefore, the six-month period beginning on the date of publication of the preliminary determinations ended on July 6, 2014. Furthermore, section 737(b) of the Act states that definitive duties are to begin on the date of publication of the ITC’s final injury determination. 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 WSPP from Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption after July 6, 2014, the date 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: Manufacturer/exporter Weighted average margin (percent) Malaysia: Superinox Pipe Industry Sdn. Bhd./Superinox International Sdn. Bhd ............................................................................................ 167.11 Kanzen Tetsu Sdn. Bhd ................................................................................................................................................................... 167.11 Pantech Stainless & Alloy Industries Sdn. Bhd ............................................................................................................................... 167.11 All Others .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 22.70 Thailand: Ametai Co., Ltd./Thareus Co., Ltd ................................................................................................................................................... 24.01 Thai-German Products Public Company Limited ............................................................................................................................. 24.01 All Others .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 23.89 Vietnam: Sonha International Corporation/Sonha International Corporation .................................................................................................. 16.25 Mejonson Industrial Vietnam Co., Ltd./Mejonson Industrial Vietnam Co., Ltd ................................................................................ 16.25 Vietnam-Wide Entity ......................................................................................................................................................................... 16.25 With regard to the ITC’s negative critical circumstances determination on imports of WSPP from Malaysia, we will instruct CBP to lift suspension and to refund any cash deposit made to secure the payment of estimated antidumping duties with respect to entries of the merchandise entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after October 9, 2013, (i.e., 90 days prior to the date of publication of the preliminary determination), but before January 7, 2014, the publication date of the preliminary determination. VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:14 Jul 18, 2014 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\21JYN1.SGM 21JYN1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES 42291Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 139 / Monday, July 21, 2014 / Notices 1 See Antidumping Duty Order: Certain Malleable Iron Pipe Fittings From the People’s Republic of China, 68 FR 69376 (December 12, 2003) (‘‘Order’’). 2 See Initiation of Five-Year (‘‘Sunset’’) Review, 79 FR 11762 (March 3, 2014). 3 Anvil International Inc., the predecessor to Anvil International, LLC, was one of the petitioners in the initial less-than-fair-value investigation of this proceeding. Ward Manufacturing was also a petitioner in the initial investigation. 4 See letter from Anvil entitled, ‘‘Five-Year (‘‘Sunset’’) Review Of Antidumping Duty Order On Malleable Cast Iron Pipe Fittings From The People’s Republic Of China: Notice Of Intent To Participate Of Anvil International, LLC,’’ dated March 13, 2014, and letter from Ward entitled, ‘‘Malleable Cast Iron Pipe Fittings from China, Second Sunset,’’ dated March 17, 2014. 5 See letter from Anvil/Ward entitled, ‘‘Malleable Cast Iron Pipe Fittings from China, Second Sunset: Substantive Response to the Notice of Initiation,’’ dated April 2, 2014 (‘‘Substantive Response’’). 6 See the Department’s 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 Final Results of the Expedited Second Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order on Malleable Cast Iron Pipe Fittings from the People’s Republic of China,’’ dated concurrently with this notice. This notice constitutes the antidumping duty orders with respect to WSPP from Malaysia, Thailand, 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 16, 2014. Paul Piquado, Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. [FR Doc. 2014–17206 Filed 7–18–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–570–881] Malleable Cast Iron Pipe Fittings From the People’s Republic of China: Final Results of Expedited Second Sunset Review of Antidumping Duty Order AGENCY : Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY : As a result of this sunset review, the Department of Commerce (‘‘Department’’) finds that revocation of the antidumping duty (‘‘AD’’) order would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping at the dumping margins identified in the ‘‘Final Results of Review’’ section of this notice. DATES : Effective: July 21, 2014. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brendan Quinn, AD/CVD Operations, Office III, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–5848, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Background On March 3, 2014, the Department published the notice of initiation of the second sunset review of the AD Order 1 on malleable cast iron pipe fittings the People’s Republic of China (‘‘PRC’’), pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (‘‘the Act’’). 2 Both Anvil International, LLC 3 (‘‘Anvil’’) and Ward Manufacturing (‘‘Ward’’) timely notified the Department of their intent to participate within the deadline specified in 19 CFR 351.218(d)(1)(i), with each claiming domestic interested party status under section 771(9)(C) of the Act, as a domestic producer of malleable pipe fittings.4 The Department then received a complete substantive response jointly filed by both Anvil and Ward (collectively, ‘‘Anvil/Ward’’ or ‘‘Domestic Producers’’) within the 30- day deadline specified in 19 CFR 351.218(d)(3)(i). 5 The Department did not receive any responses from any respondent interested parties. As a result, pursuant to section 751(c)(3)(B) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.218(e)(1)(ii)(C)(2), we conducted an expedited (120-day) sunset review of the Order. Scope of the Order The products covered by the Order are certain malleable iron pipe fittings, cast, other than grooved fittings, from the PRC. The merchandise is currently classifiable under item numbers 7307.19.90.30, 7307.19.90.60, 7307.19.90.80, and 7326.90.85.88 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (‘‘HTSUS’’). Excluded from the scope of this order are metal compression couplings, which are imported under HTSUS number 7307.19.90.80. A metal compression coupling consists of a coupling body, two gaskets, and two compression nuts. These products range in diameter from 1⁄2 inch to 2 inches and are carried only in galvanized finish. Although HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the Department’s written description of the scope of this proceeding is dispositive. Analysis of Comments Received A complete discussion of all issues raised in this sunset review is provided in the accompanying Issues and Decision Memorandum, which is hereby adopted by this notice. 6 The issues discussed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum include the likelihood of continuation or recurrence of dumping and the magnitude of the margins of dumping likely to prevail if the order were revoked. The Issues and Decision Memorandum is a public document and is on file electronically via Enforcement and Compliance’s Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (‘‘IA ACCESS’’). Access to IA ACCESS is available to registered users at http:// iaaccess.trade.gov and 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 at http://enforcement.trade.gov/frn/. The signed Issues and Decision Memorandum and the electronic version of the Issues and Decision Memorandum are identical in content. Final Results of the Sunset Review Pursuant to section 752(c)(3) of the Act, the Department determines that revocation of the Order would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping at weighted-average dumping margins up to 111.36 percent. Notification Regarding Administrative Protective Orders This notice also serves as the only reminder to parties subject to administrative protective orders (‘‘APO’’) of their responsibility concerning the return or destruction of proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305. Timely notification of the return or destruction of APO materials or conversion to judicial protective 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 the results and notice in accordance with sections 751(c), 752(c), and 777(i)(1) of the Act. Dated: June 27, 2014. Paul Piquado, Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. [FR Doc. 2014–17108 Filed 7–18–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:14 Jul 18, 2014 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 E:\FR\FM\21JYN1.SGM 21JYN1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES