FR Alert – Covering:08/28/2019

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Agency Notice
SUMMARY: On July 12, 2019, the Department of Commerce (Commerce) initiated, and published the preliminary results of, the changed circumstances review (CCR) of the antidumping duty (AD) order on certain polyester staple fiber (PSF) from the Republic of Korea (Korea). For these final results, Commerce continues to find that Toray Advanced Materials Korea, Inc. (TAK) is the successor-in-interest to Toray Chemical Korea, Inc. (TCK). DATES: Applicable August 28, 2019. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nicholas Czajkowski, AD/CVD Operations, Office II, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-1395. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On May 23, 2019, TAK requested that, pursuant to section 751(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), and 19 CFR 351.216(b), Commerce conduct a CCR of the AD order on PSF from Korea.\1\ In its request, TAK argued that it is the successor-in-interest to its wholly- owned subsidiary TCK and, accordingly, Commerce should assign it the cash deposit rate established for TCK.\2\ TAK stated that, in April
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Agency Notice
SUMMARY: On July 12, 2019, the Department of Commerce (Commerce) initiated, and published the preliminary results of, the changed circumstances review (CCR) of the antidumping duty (AD) order on low melt polyester staple fiber (low melt PSF) from the Republic of Korea (Korea). For these final results, Commerce continues to find that Toray Advanced Materials Korea, Inc. (TAK) is the successor-in-interest to Toray Chemical Korea, Inc. (TCK). DATES: Applicable August 28, 2019. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alice Maldonado, AD/CVD Operations, Office II, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-4682. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On May 23, 2019, TAK requested that, pursuant to section 751(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), and 19 CFR 351.216(b), Commerce conduct a CCR of the AD order on low melt PSF from Korea.\1\ In its request, TAK argued that it is the successor-in-interest to its wholly-owned subsidiary TCK and, accordingly, Commerce should assign it the cash deposit rate established for TCK.\2\ TAK stated that, in April
[19-18555][Full Article] [PDF]
Agency Notice
SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that exporters and/or producers subject to the administrative review of crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled into modules (solar cells) from the People’s Republic of China (China), received countervailable subsidies during the period of review (POR) January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016. DATES: Applicable August 28, 2019. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gene H. Calvert, AD/CVD Operations, Office VII, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-3586. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background Commerce published the Preliminary Results of this administrative review in the Federal Register on February 20, 2019.\1\ We invited interested parties to comment on the Preliminary Results. ————————————————————————— \1\ See Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled Into Modules, from the People’s Republic of China: 
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

Agency Notice
[Notices] [Pages 45172-45173] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2019-18501] ———————————————————————– INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation Nos. 701-TA-609 and 731-TA-1421 (Final)] Steel Trailer Wheels From China; Determinations On the basis of the record \1\ developed in the subject investigations, the United States International Trade Commission (“Commission”) determines, pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (“the Act”), that an industry in the United States is materially injured by reason of imports of steel trailer wheels (“trailer wheels”) from China, provided for in subheading 8716.90.50 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that have been found by the U.S. Department of Commerce (“Commerce”) to be sold in the United States at less than fair value (“LTFV”) and to be subsidized by the
[19-18501][Full Article] [PDF]
Agency Notice
Summary Determination of Violation of Section 337 by the Defaulting Respondents, and, on Review, To Modify Certain Portions of the Initial Determination; Request for Written Submissions on Remedy, Bonding, and the Public Interest AGENCY: U.S. International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. ———————————————————————– SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to review-in-part an initial determination (“ID”) (Order No. 17) of the presiding administrative law judge (“ALJ”) granting summary determination of violation of section 337 by certain defaulting respondents. The limited purpose of the review is to correct an error in a citation on page 44 and two typos on page 31 of the ID. The Commission requests written submissions on remedy, bonding, and the public interest. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lynde Herzbach, Office of the General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436, telephone 202-205-3228. Copies of non- confidential documents filed in connection with this investigation are or will be available for inspection during official business hours
[19-18561][Full Article] [PDF]
Agency Notice
SUMMARY: As a result of the determinations by the Department of Commerce (Commerce) and the International Trade Commission (ITC) that revocation of the antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders on laminated woven sacks (woven sacks) from the People’s Republic of China (China) would likely lead to a continuation or recurrence of dumping and countervailable subsidies, as well as material injury to an industry in the United States, Commerce is publishing a notice of continuation of the AD and CVD orders. DATES: Applicable August 28, 2019. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Genevieve Coen at (202) 482-3251 (Antidumping Duty); and Thomas Dunne or Jacqueline Arrowsmith at (202) 482-2328 and (202) 482-5255, respectively (Countervailing Duty); AD/CVD Operations, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On August 7, 2008, Commerce published the AD and CVD orders on woven sacks from China.\1\ On July 1, 2013, Commerce initiated the first five-year (sunset) review of the AD and orders on woven sacks
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Agency Notice
SUMMARY: As a result of the determinations by the Department of Commerce (Commerce) and the International Trade Commission (ITC) that revocation of the antidumping duty (AD) order on steel wire garment hangers (hangers) from the People’s Republic of China (China) would likely lead to a continuation or recurrence of dumping and material injury to an industry in the United States, Commerce is publishing this notice of continuation of the AD order. DATES: Applicable August 28, 2019. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Genevieve Coen, AD/CVD Operations, Office V, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-3251. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On October 6, 2008, Commerce published the AD order on hangers from China.\1\ A continuation of the AD order was published on January 10, 2014, at the conclusion of the first five-year (sunset) review.\2\ On February 5, 2019, Commerce initiated the second five-year (sunset) review of the Order pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act).\3\ As a result of its
[19-18599][Full Article] [PDF]
Agency Notice
SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to affirm in part, modify in part, reverse in part, and take no position with respect to certain portions of a final initial determination (“ID”) of the presiding administrative law judge (“ALJ”) finding a violation of section 337. On review, the Commission finds that there is no violation of section 337. The Commission has terminated the investigation. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Clint Gerdine, Esq., Office of the General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 708-2310. Copies of non- confidential documents filed in connection with this investigation are or will be available for inspection during official business hours (8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.) in the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205-2000. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its internet server at https://www.usitc.gov. The public record for this investigation may be viewed on the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. Hearing-impaired persons are advised that information on this matter can be obtained by contacting the Commission’s TDD terminal on (202) 205-1810. SUPPLE
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Agency Notice
SUMMARY: As a result of the determinations by the Department of Commerce (Commerce) and the International Trade Commission (ITC) that revocation of the antidumping duty (AD) order on persulfates from the People’s Republic of China (China) would likely lead to a continuation or recurrence of dumping and material injury to an industry in the United States, Commerce is publishing a notice of continuation of the AD duty order. DATES: Applicable August 28, 2019. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas Hanna or Howard Smith, AD/CVD Operations, Office IV, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-0835 or (202) 482-5193, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On July 7, 1997, Commerce published in the Federal Register the AD order on persulfates from China.\1\ On February 5, 2019, Commerce published the notice of initiation of this sunset review of the AD order on persulfates from China pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act).\2\ Commerce conducted this
[19-18558][Full Article] [PDF]
Agency Notice
[Notices] [Pages 45171-45172] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2019-18562] ———————————————————————– INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation Nos. 701-TA-627-629 and 731-TA-1458-1461 (Preliminary)] Utility Scale Wind Towers From Canada, Indonesia, Korea, and Vietnam Determinations On the basis of the record \1\ developed in the subject investigations, the United States International Trade Commission (“Commission”) determines, pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (“the Act”), that there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is materially injured by reason of imports of utility scale wind towers (“wind towers”) from Canada, Indonesia, Korea, and 
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