[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 232 (Tuesday, December 3, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 72639-72640]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-28952]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration

[A-570-875]


Non-Malleable Cast Iron Pipe Fittings From the People's Republic 
of China: Final Results of the Expedited Second Sunset Review of the 
Antidumping Duty Order

AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance, formerly Import Administration, 
International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce.

SUMMARY: On July 1, 2013, the Department of Commerce (``the 
Department'') initiated the second sunset review of the antidumping 
duty order on non-malleable cast iron pipe fittings from the People's 
Republic of China (``PRC'') pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff 
Act of 1930, as amended (``the Act''). Based on the notice of intent to 
participate and adequate substantive response filed by the domestic 
interested party, and the lack of response from any respondent 
interested party, the Department conducted an expedited (120-day) 
sunset review of the antidumping duty order on non-malleable cast iron 
pipe fittings from the PRC, pursuant to section 751(c)(3)(B) of the Act 
and 19 CFR 351.218(e)(1)(ii)(C)(2). As a result of this sunset review, 
the Department finds that revocation of the antidumping duty order 
would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping. The 
magnitude of the dumping margins likely to prevail is indicated in the 
``Final Results of Sunset Review'' section of this notice.

DATES: Effective Date: December 3, 2013.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James Martinelli or Jamie Blair-
Walker, 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) 482-2923 or (202) 482-2615, respectively.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background

    On April 7, 2003, the Department published the antidumping duty 
order on non-malleable cast iron pipe fittings from the PRC.\1\ On July 
1, 2013, the Department published the notice of initiation of the 
second sunset review of the antidumping duty order on non-malleable 
cast iron pipe fittings from the PRC, pursuant to section 751(c) of the 
Act.\2\ Between July 9 and July 11, 2013, pursuant to 19 CFR 
351.218(d)(1), the Department received timely and complete notices of 
intent to participate in the sunset review from Ward Manufacturing and 
Anvil International, LLC (collectively, ``Petitioners''), domestic 
producers of non-malleable cast iron pipe fittings. On July 31, 2013, 
pursuant to 19 CFR 351.218(d)(3), Petitioners filed a timely and 
adequate substantive response. The Department did not receive 
substantive responses from any respondent interested party. As a 
result, pursuant to section 751(c)(3)(B) of the Act and 19 CFR 
351.218(e)(1)(ii)(C)(2), the Department conducted an expedited (120-
day) sunset review of the antidumping duty order on non-malleable cast 
iron pipe fittings from the PRC.
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    \1\ See Notice of Antidumping Duty Order: Non-malleable Cast 
Iron Pipe Fittings From the People's Republic of China, 68 FR 16765 
(April 7, 2003).
    \2\ See Initiation of Five-Year (``Sunset'') Review, 78 FR 39256 
(July 1, 2013).
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    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.\3\ Therefore, all 
deadlines in this segment of the proceeding have been extended by 16 
days. The revised deadline for the final results of this sunset review 
is now November 14, 2013.
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    \3\ 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).
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Scope of the Order

    The products covered by the order are finished and unfinished non-
malleable cast iron pipe fittings with an inside diameter ranging from 
\1/4\ inch to 6 inches, whether threaded or unthreaded, regardless of 
industry or proprietary specifications.
    Imports of subject merchandise are currently classifiable in the 
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (``HTSUS'') under item 
numbers 7307.11.00.30, 7307.11.00.60, 7307.19.30.60, 7307.19.30.85, 
7326.90.8588, and 7326.90.8588. HTSUS subheadings are provided for 
convenience and customs purposes. The written description of the scope 
of the order is dispositive.\4\
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    \4\ See Memorandum to Ronald K. Lorentzen, Acting Assistant 
Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance from Christian Marsh, 
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty 
Operations, ``Issues and Decision Memorandum for the Expedited 
Second Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order on Non-malleable 
Cast Iron Pipe Fittings from the People's Republic of China,'' dated 
concurrently with this notice (``I&D Memorandum''), for full scope 
language.
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Analysis of Comments Received

    A complete discussion of all issues raised in this sunset review is 
provided in the accompanying I&D Memorandum, which is hereby adopted by 
this notice. The issues discussed in the I&D Memorandum include the 
likelihood of continuation or recurrence of dumping and the magnitude 
of the margins likely to prevail if the order is revoked. The I&D 
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 in the Central Records Unit, room 7046 of the main 
Department of Commerce building. In addition, a complete version of the 
I&D Memorandum can be accessed directly at http://enforcement.trade.gov/frn/. The signed I&D Memorandum and the 
electronic versions of the I&D Memorandum are identical in content.

Final Results of Sunset Review

    The Department determines that revocation of the antidumping duty 
order on non-malleable cast iron pipe fittings from the PRC would be 
likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping at weigh 
average margins up to 75.50 percent.

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Notification Regarding Administrative Protective Order

    This notice also serves as the only reminder to parties subject to 
administrative protective order (``APO'') of their responsibility 
concerning the return or destruction of proprietary information 
disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305. Timely 
notification of the return or destruction of APO materials or 
conversion to judicial protective orders 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: November 14, 2013.
Ronald K. Lorentzen,
Acting Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance.

Appendix--List of Topics Discussed in the Issues and Decision 
Memorandum

1. Likelihood of continuation or recurrence of dumping
2. Magnitude of the dumping margin likely to prevail

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