[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 13 (Friday, January 19, 1996)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-499]



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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
[Investigation No. 731-TA-724 (Final)]


Manganese Metal From the People's Republic of China

Determination

    On the basis of the record 1 developed in the subject 
investigation, the Commission determines,2 pursuant to section 
735(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. Sec. 1673d(b)) (the 
Act),3 that an industry in the United States is materially injured 
by reason of imports from the People's Republic of China (China) of 
manganese metal,4 provided for in subheadings 8111.00.45 and 
8111.00.60 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that 
have been found by the Department of Commerce to be sold in the United 
States at less than fair value (LTFV).

    \1\ The record is defined in sec. 207.2(f) of the Commission's 
Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR Sec. 207.2(f)).
    \2\ Chairman Peter S. Watson and Commissioner Carol T. Crawford 
dissenting.
    \3\ The petition in this investigation was filed prior to the 
effective date of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (URAA). See Pub. 
L. 103-465, 108 Stat. 4809 at Sec. 291. Therefore, this 
investigation was conducted pursuant to the substantive and 
procedural rules of law that existed prior to the URAA.
    \4\ For purposes of this investigation, manganese metal is 
composed principally of manganese, by weight, but also contains some 
impurities such as carbon, sulfur, phosphorous, iron, and silicon. 
Manganese metal contains by weight not less than 95 percent 
manganese. All compositions, forms, and sizes of manganese metal are 
included within the scope of this investigation, including metal 
flake, powder, compressed powder, and fines.
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Background

    The Commission instituted this investigation effective June 13, 
1995, following a preliminary determination by the Department of 
Commerce that imports of manganese metal from China were being sold at 
LTFV within the meaning of section 733(b) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 
Sec. 1673b(b)). Notice of the institution of the Commission's 
investigation 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 July 6, 1995 (60 FR 
35223). The hearing was held in Washington, DC, on November 1, 1995, 
and all persons who requested the opportunity were permitted to appear 
in person or by counsel.
    The Commission transmitted its determination in this investigation 
to the Secretary of Commerce on December 15, 1995. The views of the 
Commission are contained in USITC Publication 2939 (December 1995), 
entitled ``Manganese Metal from the People's Republic of China: 
Investigation No. 731-TA-724 (Final).''

    Issued: December 18, 1995.

    By Order of the Commission.
Donna R. Koehnke,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 96-499 Filed 1-18-96; 8:45 am]
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