Notices. Extension of Time Limit for the Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review
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BILLING CODE 6335-01-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration (A-580-816) Corrosion Resistant Carbon Steel Flat Products from Korea: Extension of Time Limits for the Final Results of Antidumping Administrative Review and New Shipper Review AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. EFFECTIVE DATE: October 29, 2004. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mark Young at
(202)482-6397, AD/CVD Operations, Office III, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20230. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Statutory Time Limits Section 751(a)(3)(A) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), requires the Department to issue
(1)the preliminary results of a review within 245 days after the last day of the month in which occurs the anniversary of the date of publication of an order or finding for which a review is requested, and
(2)the final results within 120 days after the date on which the preliminary results are published. However, if it is not practicable to complete the review within that time period, section 751(a)(3)(A) of the Act allows the Department to extend the time limit for the preliminary results to a maximum of 365 days and the final results to a maximum of 180 days (or 300 days if the Department does not extend the time limit for the preliminary results) from the date of the publication of the preliminary results. *See also* 19 CFR 351.213(h)(2). Background On September 30, 2003, the Department published a notice of initiation of the administrative review of the antidumping duty order on corrosion resistant carbon steel flat products from Korea, covering the period August 1, 2002 to July 31, 2003 (68 FR 56262). On October 3, 2003, the Department published a notice of initiation of new shipper antidumping duty review on the aforementioned subject merchandise and covering the same period (68 FR 57423). On March 4, 2004, the Department fully extended the preliminary results of the aforementioned administrative review by 120 days (69 FR 10203). On March 24, 2004, the Department fully extended the new shipper review by 120 days (69 FR 13812). On April 15, 2004, the Department aligned the new shipper review with the current administrative review, further extending the preliminary results of the new shipper review until August 30, 2004. *See* Memorandum to the File from Paul Walker, re: Request for Alignment of Annual and New Shipper Reviews, a public document on file in the Central Records Unit room B099 in the main Commerce Building. On September 7, 2004, the Department published the preliminary results of its reviews (69 FR 54101). The final results of these reviews are currently due no later than January 5, 2005. Extension of Final Results of Reviews We determine that it is not practicable to complete the final results of these reviews within the original time limit, because the Department recently decided that it is necessary to conduct verifications of one or more of the respondents in the abovementioned reviews. Thus, the Department needs additional time to complete these verifications and incorporate its findings in the final results of these reviews. Therefore, we are extending the deadline for the final results of the above-referenced reviews until March 7, 2005. This extension is in accordance with section 751(a)(3)(A) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.213(h)(2). Dated: October 25, 2004. Jeffrey A. May, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. E4-2916 Filed 10-28-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A-570-803] Heavy Forged Hand Tools, Finished or Unfinished, With or Without Handles, From the People's Republic of China: Extension of Time Limit for the Preliminary Results of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (“the Department”) is extending the time limit for the preliminary results of the review of heavy forged hand tools from the People's Republic of China (“PRC”). This review covers the period February 1, 2003 through January 31, 2004. EFFECTIVE DATE: October 29, 2004. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alex Villanueva, AD/CVD Operations, Group III, Office 9, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington DC 20230; telephone:
(202)482-3208. Time Limits Statutory Time Limits Section 751(a)(3)(A) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (“the Act”), requires the Department of Commerce (“the Department”) to make a preliminary determination within 245 days after the last day of the anniversary month of an order for which a review is requested and a final determination within 120 days after the date on which the preliminary determination is published. However, if it is not practicable to complete the review within these time periods, section 751(a)(3)(A) of the Act allows the Department to extend the time limit for the preliminary determination to a maximum of 365 days after the last day of the anniversary month. Background On March 26, 2004, the Department published a notice of initiation of a review of heavy forged hand tools (“HFHTs”) from the PRC covering the period February 1, 2003 through January 31, 2004. *See Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews and Requests for Revocation in Part* , 69 FR 15788 (March 26, 2004). Extension of Time Limit of Preliminary Results Completion of the preliminary results of this review within the 245-day period is not practicable. This review covers three companies, and to conduct the sales and factor analyses for each requires the Department to gather and analyze a significant amount of information pertaining to each company's sales practices, manufacturing methods and corporate relationships. The Department is also extending the preliminary results because additional time is needed to determine whether the reporting methodology submitted by these respondents is appropriate. In addition, the Department is analyzing issues related to scope exclusions of certain products. Therefore, given the number and complexity of issues in this case, and in accordance with section 751(a)(3)(A) of the Act, we are extending the time period for issuing the preliminary results of review by 120 days until February 28, 2005. The final results continue to be due 120 days after the publication of the preliminary results. Dated: October 25, 2004. Jeffrey A. May, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. E4-2914 Filed 10-28-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A-533-809] Stainless Steel Flanges from India: Extension of Time Limit for the Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. ACTION: Extension of Time Limit for the Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review. SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (the Department) is extending the due date for the preliminary results of review of the antidumping duty order on stainless steel flanges from India from October 31, 2004, to February 28, 2005. EFFECTIVE DATE: October 29, 2004. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Fred Baker or Robert James, AD/CVD Operations, Office 7, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone
(202)482-2924 or
(202)482-0649, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On February 9, 1994, the Department published the antidumping duty order on stainless steel flanges from India. *See Amended Final Determination and Antidumping Duty Order; Certain Forged Stainless Steel Butt-Weld Flanges from India* , 59 FR 5994 (February 9, 1994). On February 27, 2004, Echjay Forgings and the Viraj Group, producers of the subject merchandise, requested reviews of their U.S. sales during the period February 1, 2003, through January 31, 2004. On March 26, 2004, the Department published a notice initiating the requested reviews. *See Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews and Requests for Revocation in Part* , 69 FR 15788, (March 26, 2004). Extension of Time Limit for Preliminary Results The Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), at section 351(a)(3)(A), provides that the Department will issue the preliminary results of an administrative review of an antidumping duty order within 245 days after the last day of the anniversary month of the date of publication of the order. The Act provides further that if the Department determines that it is not practicable to complete the review within this time period, the Department may extend the 245-day period to 365 days. The Department has determined that it is not practicable to complete the preliminary results by the current 245-day deadline of October 31, 2004. There are a number of discrepancies in the submitted data that require additional information and analysis. These discrepancies pertain, *inter alia* , to control numbers, customer categories, and claimed adjustments ( *e.g.* , duty drawback). We require additional time to analyze the questionnaire responses and issue supplemental questionnaires. Therefore, in accordance with section 751(a)(3)(A) of the Act, and 19 CFR 351.213(h)(2), the Department is extending the time limit for the preliminary results by 120 days to February 28, 2005. This notice of postponement is in accordance with section 751(a)(3)(A) of the Act. Dated: October 18, 2004. Jeffrey A. May, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. E4-2915 Filed 10-28-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-S COMMITTEE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TEXTILE AGREEMENTS Denial of Commercial Availability Request under the Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act (ATPDEA) October 26, 2004. AGENCY: The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (CITA). ACTION: Denial of the request alleging that certain polyester monofilament yarn, for use in women's and children's apparel, cannot be supplied by the domestic industry in commercial quantities in a timely manner under the AGOA. SUMMARY: On August 23, 2004, the Chairman of CITA received a petition from Textiles Erre Emme Ltda. of Bogota, Colombia, alleging that certain polyester monofilament texturized, raw, white yarn, of denier 20D/F1, classified in subheading 5402.33.30 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), for use in women's and children's apparel, cannot be supplied by the domestic industry in commercial quantities in a timely manner, and requesting that such apparel made from such yarn be eligible for preferential treatment under the ATPDEA. Based on currently available information, CITA has determined that these subject yarns can be supplied by the domestic industry in commercial quantities in a timely manner and therefore denies the request. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shikha Bhatnagar, International Trade Specialist, Office of Textiles and Apparel, U.S. Department of Commerce,
(202)482-3400. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Authority: Section 204 (b)(3)(B)(ii) of the ATPDEA, Presidential Proclamation 7616 of October 31, 2002, Executive Order 13277 of November 19, 2002, and the United States Trade Representative's Notice of Further Assignment of Functions of November 25, 2002. Background The ATPDEA provides for quota- and duty-free treatment for qualifying textile and apparel products. Such treatment is generally limited to products manufactured from yarns and fabrics formed in the United States or a beneficiary country. The ATPDEA also provides for quota- and duty-free treatment for apparel articles that are both cut (or knit-to-shape) and sewn or otherwise assembled in one or more ATPDEA beneficiary countries from fabric or yarn that is not formed in the United States or a beneficiary country, if it has been determined that such fabric or yarn cannot be supplied by the domestic industry in commercial quantities in a timely manner. Pursuant to Executive Order No. 13277 (67 FR 70305) and the United States Trade Representative's Notice of Redelegation of Authority and Further Assignment of Functions (67 FR 71606), the President's authority to determine whether yarns or fabrics cannot be supplied by the domestic industry in commercial quantities in a timely manner under the ATPDEA has been delegated to CITA. On August 23, 2004, the Chairman of CITA received a petition from Textiles Erre Emme Ltda of Bogota, Colombia, alleging that certain polyester monofilament texturized, raw, white yarn, of denier 20D/F1, classified in subheading 5402.33.30 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), for use in women's and children's apparel, cannot be supplied by the domestic industry in commercial quantities in a timely manner. The petitioner requested quota- and duty-free treatment under the ATPDEA for such apparel that are woven or knit in one or more ATPDEA beneficiary countries from such yarn. On August 31, 2004, CITA solicited public comments regarding this request, particularly with respect to whether these yarns can be supplied by the domestic industry in commercial quantities in a timely manner. On September 16, 2004, CITA and USTR offered to hold consultations with the Senate Finance Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee. Neither Committee has requested consultations on this request. We also requested the advice of the U.S. International Trade Commission and the relevant Industry Trade Advisory Committees. CITA has determined that certain polyester monofilament texturized, raw, white yarn, of denier 20D/F1, classified in subheading 5402.33.30 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), for use in women's and children's apparel can be supplied by the domestic industry in commercial quantities in a timely manner. Textiles Erre Emme Ltda.'s request is denied. D. Michael Hutchinson, Acting Chairman, Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements. [FR Doc.E4-2913 Filed 10-28-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DR-S DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army Performance Review Board Membership AGENCY: Department of the Army, DoD. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: Notice is given of the names of members of a Performance Review Board for the Department of the Army. EFFECTIVE DATE: October 22, 2004. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marilyn Ervin, U.S. Army Senior Executive Service Office, Assistant Secretary of the Army, Manpower & Reserve Affairs, 111 Army, Washington, DC 20310-0111. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 4314(c)(1) through
(5)of Title 5, U.S.C., requires each agency to establish, in accordance with regulations, one or more Senior Executive Service performance review boards. The boards shall review and evaluate the initial appraisal of senior executives' performance by supervisors and make recommendations to the appointing authority or rating official relative to the performance of these executives. The members of the Performance Review Board for The Office of the Surgeon General are: 1. MG Joseph G. Webb, Jr., Deputy Surgeon General, Office of the Surgeon General. 2. Mr. John C. Metzler, Jr., Director of Cemetery Operations, Arlington National Cemetery, Military District of Washington. 3. Ms. Patricia A. Rivers, Chief, Environmental Division, Directorate of Military Programs, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Brenda S. Bowen, Army Federal Register Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. 04-24196 Filed 10-28-04; 8:45 am]
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