78 FR 223 pgs. 69368-69369 - Sodium Nitrite From Germany and the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders
Type: NOTICEVolume: 78Number: 223Pages: 69368 - 69369
Pages: 69368, 69369Docket number: [A-570-925; A-428-841]
FR document: [FR Doc. 2013-27719 Filed 11-18-13; 8:45 am]
Agency: Commerce Department
Sub Agency: International Trade Administration
Official PDF Version: PDF Version
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
[A-570-925; A-428-841]
Sodium Nitrite From Germany and the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders
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 first sunset reviews of the antidumping duty ("AD") orders on sodium nitrite from Germany and 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 expedited (120-day) sunset reviews of these AD orders, pursuant to section 751(c)(3)(B) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.218(e)(1)(ii)(C)(2). As a result of these sunset reviews, the Department finds that revocation of the AD orders would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping, at the levels indicated in the "Final Results of Sunset Reviews" section of this notice.
DATES:
Effective: November 19, 2013.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Lori Apodaca or Howard Smith, AD/CVD Operations, Office 4, Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-4551 or (202) 482-5193, respectively.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
On August 27, 2008, the Department published the AD orders on sodium nitrite from Germany and the PRC.1On July 1, 2013, the Department published the notice of initiation of the first sunset reviews of the AD orders on sodium nitrite from Germany and the PRC, pursuant to section 751(c) of the Act.2On July 11, 2013 and July 12, 2013, pursuant to 19 CFR 351.218(d)(1), the Department received timely and complete notices of intent to participate in the sunset reviews for both orders from General Chemical LLC, a domestic producer of sodium nitrite. On July 30, 2013, pursuant to 19 CFR 351.218(d)(3), General Chemical LLC filed a timely and adequate substantive response for both orders. 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 expedited (120-day) sunset reviews of the AD orders on sodium nitrite from Germany and the PRC.
Footnotes:
1 See Sodium Nitrite from the Federal Republic of Germany and the People's Republic of China: Antidumping Duty Orders, 73 FR 50593 (August 27, 2008).
2 See Initiation of Five-Year ("Sunset") Review, 78 FR 39256 (July 1, 2013).
[top] 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, 2013.3Therefore, all deadlines in this segment of the proceeding have been extended
Footnotes:
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).
Scope of the Orders
The merchandise subject to these orders is sodium nitrite in any form, at any purity level. In addition, the sodium nitrite covered by these orders may or may not contain an anti-caking agent. Examples of names commonly used to reference sodium nitrite are nitrous acid, sodium salt, anti-rust, diazotizing salts, erinitrit, and filmerine. The chemical composition of sodium nitrite is NaNO2 and it is generally classified under subheading 2834.10.1000 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). The American Chemical Society Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) has assigned the name "sodium nitrite" to sodium nitrite. The CAS registry number is 7632-00-0.
While the HTSUS subheading, CAS registry number, and CAS name are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of these orders is dispositive.
Analysis of Comments Received
A complete discussion of all issues raised in these sunset reviews is provided in the accompanying Issues and Decision Memorandum, which is hereby adopted by this notice. See "Issues and Decision Memorandum for the Expedited First Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders on Sodium Nitrite from the Germany and the People's Republic of China," from Christian Marsh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations, to Paul Piquado, Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance, dated concurrently with this notice ("I&D Memorandum"). The issues discussed in the I&D Memorandum include the likelihood of continuation or recurrence of dumping and the magnitude of the dumping margins likely to prevail if the orders are 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 at http://www.trade.gov/ia/. The signed I&D Memorandum and the electronic versions of the I&D Memorandum are identical in content.
Final Results of Sunset Reviews
The Department determines that revocation of the AD orders on sodium nitrite from Germany and the PRC would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping, with the following dumping margin magnitudes likely to prevail:
| Exporter/producer | Weighted-average percentage margin |
|---|---|
| PRC: | |
| PRC-Wide Entity | 190.74 |
| Germany: | |
| BASF AG | 237.00 |
| All Others | 150.82 |
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 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 and 19 CFR 351.218.
Dated: November 12, 2013.
Paul Piquado,
Assistant Secretaryfor Enforcement and Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2013-27719 Filed 11-18-13; 8:45 am]
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