[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 206 (Tuesday, October 25, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Page 73421]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-25716]


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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation No. 337-TA-1002]


Certain Carbon and Alloy Steel Products; Commission Decision Not 
To Review an Initial Determination Granting Complainant's Motion To 
Amend the Complaint and Notice of Investigation

AGENCY: U.S. International Trade Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade 
Commission has determined not to review the presiding administrative 
law judge's (``ALJ'') initial determination (``ID'') (Order No. 34), 
granting a motion of complainant United States Steel Corporation to 
amend the Complaint and Notice of Investigation to correct the name of 
respondent ``Shougang Group'' to ``Shougang Corporation.''

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Megan M Valentine, Office of the 
General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 708-2301. 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 TDD terminal on (202) 205-
1810.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission instituted this investigation 
on June 2, 2016, based on a complaint filed by United States Steel 
Corporation of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (``U.S. Steel''), alleging a 
violation of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 
U.S.C. 1337. 81 FR 35381 (June 2, 2016). The notice of investigation 
named numerous respondents, including Shougang Group and China Shougang 
International Trade & Engineering Corporation (``Shougang Trade'') both 
of Beijing, China. Id. at 35382. The Office of Unfair Import 
Investigations (``OUII'') was also named as a party. Id. The alleged 
violation of section 337 is based upon the importation into the United 
States, or in the sale of certain carbon and alloy steel products by 
reason of: (1) a conspiracy to fix prices and control output and export 
volumes, the threat or effect of which is to restrain or monopolize 
trade and commerce in the United States; (2) misappropriation and use 
of trade secrets, the threat or effect of which is to destroy or 
substantially injure an industry in the United States; or (3) false 
designation of origin or manufacturer, the threat or effect of which is 
to destroy or substantially injure an industry in the United States. 
Id. at 35381.
    On August 31, 2016, U.S. Steel filed a motion for leave to amend 
the Complaint and Notice of Investigation to correct the name of 
respondent ``Shougang Group'' to ``Shougang Corporation.'' On September 
12, 2016, respondent Shougang Trade responded to the motion, 
identifying an apparent error in the proposed amended Complaint but 
stating that it does not oppose the motion. No other responses were 
received.
    On September 19, 2016, the ALJ issued the subject ID, granting U.S. 
Steel's motion pursuant to Commission rule 210.14(b)(1) (19 CFR 
210.14(b)(1)). The ID notes that on June 30, 2016, following 
institution of the investigation, Shougang Trade filed a response to 
the Complaint, stating that ``Shougang Group'' is not a legal entity. 
Shougang Trade also asserted that it is a wholly owned subsidiary of 
Shougang Corporation. U.S. Steel noted in its motion that the address 
for Shougang Corporation is the same address that was identified in the 
Complaint for ``Shougang Group.'' The ALJ found there is good cause to 
amend the pleadings to correct the name of a misidentified respondent. 
The ALJ also found that there is no prejudice in identifying Shougang 
Corporation at this stage of the investigation because Shougang Trade, 
its wholly owned subsidiary, was properly served the Complaint and 
Notice of Investigation and has entered an appearance.
    No petitions for review were filed and the Commission has 
determined not to review the subject ID.
    The authority for the Commission's determination is contained in 
section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1337), and 
in part 210 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 
part 210).

    By order of the Commission.

     Issued: October 19, 2016.
Lisa R. Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2016-25716 Filed 10-24-16; 8:45 am]
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