Notices. Notice of Amended Preliminary Determination of Sales at Not Less Than Fair Value

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BILLING CODE 3510-DS-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A-560-817] Notice of Postponement of Final Antidumping Duty Determination: Bottle-Grade Polyethylene Terephthalate

(PET)Resin from Indonesia AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce is postponing the final determination in the antidumping duty investigation on PET Resin from Indonesia from January 3, 2005, until no later than 135 days after publication of the preliminary determination in this investigation. This extension is made pursuant to section 735(a)(2) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, by the Uruguay Round Agreements Act. EFFECTIVE DATE: November 3, 2004. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Scott Holland at

(202)482-1279 or Andrew McAllister at

(202)482-1174, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230. Postponement of Final Determination On October 20, 2004, the Department of Commerce (“the Department”) issued its affirmative preliminary determination in the antidumping duty investigation of Bottle-Grade Polyethylene Terephthalate (“PET”) Resin (“PET resin”) from Indonesia (publication pending). This notice stated we would issue our final determinations in these investigations within 75 days of the date of the preliminary determination. Section 735(a)(2) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (“the Act”), provides that the Department may postpone a final determination until not later than 135 days after the date of the publication of the preliminary determination if, in the event of an affirmative preliminary determination, a request for such postponement is made by exporters who account for a significant proportion of exports of the subject merchandise, or in the event of a negative preliminary determination, a request for such postponement is made by the petitioner. The Department's regulations, at 19 CFR 351.210(e)(2), require that requests by respondents for postponement of a final determination be accompanied by a request for extension of provisional measures from a four-month period to not more than six months. Pursuant to section 735(a)(2) of the Act, on October 25, 2004, P.T. Indorama Synthetics Tbk (“Indorama”), a mandatory respondent in the above-mentioned proceeding, requested that, in the event of an affirmative preliminary determination in this investigation, the Department postpone its final determination until not later than 135 days after the date of the publication of the preliminary determination in the **Federal Register** , and extend the provisional measures to not more than six months. In accordance with 19 CFR 351.210(b), because

(1)our preliminary determination is affirmative,

(2)the respondent accounts for a significant proportion of exports of the subject merchandise, and

(3)no compelling reasons for denial exist, we are granting the respondents' request and are postponing the final determination until no later than 135 days after the publication of this notice in the **Federal Register** . Suspension of liquidation will be extended accordingly, for not more than six months, *i.e.* , 180 days. This notice is published pursuant to section 735(a) of the Act. Dated: October 27, 2004. James J. Jochum, Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. E4-2998 Filed 11-2-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A-580-854] Notice of Amended Preliminary Determination of Sales At Not Less Than Fair Value: Certain Circular Welded Carbon Quality Line Pipe from the Republic of Korea AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice of Amended Preliminary Determination of Sales at Not Less Than Fair Value. EFFECTIVE DATE: November 3, 2004. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brandon Farlander or Patrick Edwards at

(202)482-0182 and

(202)482-8029, respectively; AD/CVD Operations, Office 7, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20230. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Applicable Statute and Regulations Unless otherwise indicated, all citations to the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), are references to the provisions effective January 1, 1995, the effective date of the amendments made to the Act by the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (URAA). In addition, unless otherwise indicated, all citations to the Department of Commerce (Department) regulations are to 19 CFR part 351 (April 2001). Amendment of Preliminary Determination The Department is amending the preliminary determination in the antidumping investigation of certain circular welded carbon quality line pipe from the Republic of Korea. This amended preliminary determination results in a revised antidumping rate for respondent Hyundai HYSCO and the all others rate in this case. Scope of Investigation The scope of this investigation includes certain circular welded carbon quality steel line pipe of a kind used in oil and gas pipelines, over 32 mm (1 inches) in nominal diameter (1.660 inch actual outside diameter) and not more than 406.4 mm (16 inches) in outside diameter, regardless of wall thickness, surface finish (black, or coated with any coatings compatible with line pipe), and regardless of end finish (plain end, beveled ends for welding, threaded ends or threaded and coupled, as well as any other special end finishes), and regardless of stenciling. The merchandise subject to this investigation may be classified in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (“HTSUS”) at heading 7306 and subheadings 7306.10.10.10, 730610.10.50, 7306.10.50.10, and 7306.10.50.50. The tariff classifications are provided for convenience and customs purposes; however, the written description of the scope of the investigation is dispositive. Background On September 29, 2004, the Department issued its affirmative preliminary determination in this proceeding. *See Notice of Affirmative Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Postponement of Final Determination: Certain Circular Welded Carbon Quality Line Pipe from Korea* , 69 FR 59885 (October 6, 2004) (“ *Preliminary Determination* ”). The Department's *Preliminary Determination* covered manufacturers/exporters, Hyundai HYSCO (“HYSCO”) and SeAH Steel Corporation Ltd. (“SeAH”). On October 4, 2004, the Department received from HYSCO a timely allegation of ministerial errors in the preliminary determination. HYSCO alleged that the Department made a significant ministerial error. The alleged ministerial error was in the Department's recalculation of HYSCO's financial expense ratio. Specifically, HYSCO claims that the Department used the wrong currency denomination (single won instead of 1,000 won) in the gains and losses on currency forward transactions figures. Significant Ministerial Error A significant ministerial error is defined as an error, the correction of which, singly or in combination with other errors, would result in

(1)a change of at least five absolute percentage points in, but not less than 25 percent of, the weighted-average dumping margin calculated in the original (erroneous) preliminary determination; or

(2)a difference between a weighted-average dumping margin of zero or de minimis and a weighted-average dumping margin of greater than de minimis or vice versa. See 19 CFR 351.224(g). In this instance, the original preliminary determination resulted in a weighted-average margin of 6.49 percent for HYSCO and for the “All Others” rate. Recalculation of the financial expense ratio using the correct denomination in the gains and losses on currency forward transactions results in a *de minimis* weighted-average dumping margin, thus meeting the requirements under 19 CFR 351.224(g)(2). Amended Determination The Department has reviewed its preliminary calculations and agrees that the Department made a ministerial error within the meaning of 19 CFR 351.224(f) in its recalculation of HYSCO's financial expense with regard to the calculation of the gains and losses on currency forward transactions using the wrong currency denomination. For a detailed analysis, see the November 1, 2004, Memorandum to Richard O. Weible from Margaret Pusey and Brandon Farlander regarding the Analysis of Allegation of Ministerial Error for Hyundai HYSCO Co., Ltd. on file in the Department's Central Records Unit, Room B-099 of the Herbert H. Hoover Building, 1401 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. As a result of our analysis of HYSCO's allegation, we are amending our preliminary determination to revise the antidumping rates in accordance with 19 CFR 351.224(e). We will revise our suspension of liquidation instructions to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), instructing CBP that no suspension of liquidation is required at this time, since both respondents in this proceeding now have *de minimis* rates. Parties will be notified of this amended determination, in accordance with section 733(d) and

(f)of the Act. The following weighted-average dumping margins apply: Exporter/manufacturer Weighted-average margin (percentage) Hyundai HYSCO 1.31 1 SeAH Steel Corporation Ltd. 1.19 All Others Rate 0.0 *De minimis* The All Others rate is derived exclusive of all zero and *de minimis* margins and margins based entirely on adverse facts available. The All Others rate has been amended, and applies to all entries of the subject merchandise except for entries from exporters/producers that are identified individually above. Suspension of Liquidation In accordance with section 733(d)(2) of the Act, we are directing CBP not to suspend liquidation of all imports of certain circular welded carbon quality line pipe from the Republic of Korea entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the date of publication of this amended preliminary determination in the **Federal Register** . CBP shall not require a cash deposit or the posting of a bond equal to the weighted-average amount by which the normal value exceeds the export price, as indicated above, because we have calculated *de minimis* margins. These instructions not to suspend liquidation will remain in effect until further notice. International Trade Commission

(ITC)Notification In accordance with section 733(f) of the Act, we have notified the ITC of our determination of sales at not less than fair value. This determination is issued and published pursuant to sections 733(f) and 777(i)(1) of the Tariff Act. Dated: October 27, 2004. James J. Jochum, Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. E4-3000 Filed 11-2-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A-570-848] Freshwater Crawfish Tail Meat From the People's Republic of China: Initiation of Antidumping Duty New Shipper Reviews AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (the Department) has received timely requests to conduct new shipper reviews of the antidumping duty order on freshwater crawfish tail meat from the People's Republic of China (PRC). In accordance with 19 CFR 351.214(d), we are initiating reviews for Shanghai Blessing Trade Co. Ltd. (Shanghai Blessing) and its producer Yichang Shilian Foodstuff Co. Ltd. (Yichang Shilian) and for Dafeng Shunli Import & Export Co., Ltd. (Shunli) and its producer Anhui Fuhuang Chaohu Sanzhen Co., Ltd. (AFCS). EFFECTIVE DATE: November 3, 2004. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matthew Renkey or Scott Fullerton, Office 6, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone:

(202)482-2312 or

(202)482-1386, respectively. Background The Department received timely requests from Shanghai Blessing (September 14, 2004) and Shunli (September 30, 2004), pursuant to section 751(a)(2)(B) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), and in accordance with 19 CFR 351.214(c)), for new shipper reviews of the antidumping duty order on freshwater crawfish tail meat from the PRC. Initiation of Reviews Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.214(b)(2)(ii) and 19 CFR 351.214(b)(2)(iii)(A), in their requests for review, Shanghai Blessing and Shunli certified that they did not export the subject merchandise to the United States during the period of investigation

(POI)and that they are not affiliated with any company which exported subject merchandise to the United States during the POI. Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.214(b)(2)(iii)(B), Shanghai Blessing and Shunli further certified that their export activities are not controlled by the central government of the PRC. Also, in accordance with 19 CFR 351.214(b)(2)(iv), Shanghai Blessing and Shunli submitted documentation establishing the date on which each company first shipped the subject merchandise to the United States, the volume of its first shipment, and the date of the first sale to an unaffiliated customer in the United States. Therefore, in accordance with section 751(a)(2)(B) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.214(d), we are initiating new shipper reviews of the antidumping duty order on freshwater crawfish tail meat from the PRC. In accordance with 19 CFR 351.214(h)(i), we intend to issue the preliminary results of these reviews not later than 180 days from the date of publication of this notice. All provisions of 19 CFR 351.214 will apply to subject merchandise exported by Shanghai Blessing and produced by Yichang Shilian, and subject merchandise exported by Shunli and produced by AFCS. In accordance with 19 CFR 351.214(g)(1)(i)(A), the period of review

(POR)for a new shipper review initiated in the month immediately following the annual anniversary month is the twelve-month period immediately preceding the annual anniversary month. Therefore, the new shipper reviews will have a POR of September 1, 2003 through August 31, 2004. Shanghai Blessing has identified Yichang Shilian as the producer of the subject merchandise for the sale under review. In addition, Shunli has identified AFCS as the producer of the subject merchandise for the sale under review. We will apply the bonding option under 19 CFR 351.107(b)(1)(i) only to entries of subject merchandise from these two exporters for which the respective producers under review are the suppliers. Interested parties may submit applications for disclosure of business proprietary information under administrative protective order in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305 and 351.306. This initiation and notice are in accordance with section 751(a)(2)(B) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1675(a)(2)(B)) and 19 CFR 351.214. Dated: October 27, 2004. Jeffrey A. May, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. E4-2997 Filed 11-2-02; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A-570-863] Honey from the People's Republic of China; Notice of Final Results and Final Rescission, In Part, of Antidumping Duty New Shipper Review. AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: On June 3, 2004, the U.S. Department of Commerce (the Department) published the preliminary results and partial rescission of the new shipper review of the antidumping order on honey from the People's Republic of China (69 FR 314348). The review covers one producer/exporter, Cheng Du Wai Yuan Bee Products Co., Ltd. (Cheng Du), and exports of the subject merchandise to the United States during the period of review

(POR)of December 1, 2002, through May 31, 2003. We have determined that the other exporter that requested a new shipper review for the same POR, Jinfu Trading Co., Ltd. (Jinfu PRC), failed to demonstrate its entitlement to a new shipper review. Therefore, we are rescinding the new shipper review of Jinfu PRC. Based on our analysis of the record, including factual information obtained since the preliminary results, and of comments from the interested parties, we have made changes to Cheng Du's margin calculations to adjust the Indian surrogate values used to value the raw honey input, and to adjust our calculation of the financial ratios and their application in our normal value calculation. Therefore, the final results differ from the preliminary results, and we have determined that Cheng Du has made sales at less than normal value. *See* “Final Results of Review” section below. EFFECTIVE DATE: November 3, 2004. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Angelica Mendoza or Brandon Farlander at

(202)482-3019 or

(202)482-0182, respectively; Antidumping Duty/Countervailing Duty Operations, Office Seven, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On June 3, 2004, the Department published the preliminary results and partial rescission of this review. *See Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission of Antidumping Duty New Shipper Review: Honey from the People's Republic of China* , 69 FR 314348 (June 3, 2004) ( *Preliminary Results* ). On August 11, 2004, the Department extended the final results of this new shipper review by 60 days until October 25, 2004. *See Honey from the People's Republic of China: Extension of Time Limit for Final Results of Antidumping New Shipper Review* , 69 FR 51062 (August 17, 2004). We invited parties to comment on the *Preliminary Results* . We received case briefs from the American Honey Producers Association and the Sioux Honey Association (collectively, petitioners) and from Jinfu PRC on July 7, 2004. We received rebuttal briefs from Cheng Du on July 12, 2004, and from petitioners on July 16, 2004. Parties did not request a public hearing. Scope of the Order The products covered are natural honey, artificial honey containing more than 50 percent natural honey by weight, preparations of natural honey containing more than 50 percent natural honey by weight, and flavored honey. The subject merchandise includes all grades and colors of honey whether in liquid, creamed, comb, cut comb, or chunk form, and whether packaged for retail or in bulk form. The merchandise under review is currently classifiable under item 0409.00.00, 1702.90.90, and 2106.90.99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). Although the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the merchandise under review is dispositive. Analysis of Comments Received All issues raised in the briefs are addressed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum, which is hereby adopted by this notice. A list of the issues raised, all of which are in the Issues and Decision Memorandum, is attached to this notice as Appendix I. Parties can find a complete discussion of all issues raised in the briefs and the corresponding recommendations in this public memorandum which is on file in the Central Records Unit (CRU), room B-099 of the Herbert H. Hoover Building. In addition, a complete version of the Issues and Decision Memorandum can be accessed directly on the Web at *http://ia.ita.doc.gov/frn/index.html* . The paper copy and electronic version of the Issues and Decision Memorandum are identical in content. Changes Since the Preliminary Results Based on the comments received from the interested parties, we have made changes to the margin calculation for Cheng Du. For the final results, we adjusted the surrogate value used to calculate the cost of the raw honey input in order to more accurately reflect the range of raw honey prices in India during the POR. *See* the Issues and Decision Memorandum at Comment 4, and the Memorandum to the File Regarding Final Results of New Shipper Review of the Antidumping Duty Order on Honey from the People's Republic of China; Analysis Memorandum (October 25, 2004) (Cheng Du Final Analysis Memo). We continue to calculate surrogate financial ratios for factory overhead (FOH), selling, general and administrative expenses (SG&A), and profit using the 2002-2003 annual report from the Mahabaleshwar Honey Producers Cooperative (MHPC). However, we adjusted our calculations of the FOH and SG&A ratios. *See* Issues and Decision Memorandum at Comment 5 and Cheng Du Final Analysis Memo at Attachment 8. For labor, in the *Preliminary Results* , we used the PRC regression-based wage rate at Import Administration's home page, Import Library, Expected Wages of Selected NME Countries, revised in September 2002 and corrected in February 2003. In September 2004, the Expected Wages of Selected NME Countries was updated. For these *Final Results* , we are using the PRC regression-based wage rate in the Expected Wages of Selected NME Countries, revised in September 2004. *See* Cheng Du Final Analysis Memo at Attachments 3 and 9. Partial Rescission of New Shipper Review We are rescinding the new shipper review, with respect to Jinfu PRC, because we have determined that it has not satisfied all required regulatory and certification requirements for a new shipper review. For a full discussion of this issue, see the Issues and Decision Memorandum at Comments 1-3. In order to qualify for a new shipper review under 19 CFR 351.214 of the Department's regulations, a company must provide certifications and documentation establishing, among other things, the date of the first sale to an unaffiliated customer in the United States. *See* 19 CFR 351.214(b)(2)(iv)(C) of the Department's regulations. Because Jinfu PRC's certification (which it provided prior to the initiation of the new shipper review) does not include documentation establishing the date of the first sale to an unaffiliated customer in the United States, Jinfu PRC has failed to satisfy the threshold new shipper certification requirements, and is therefore, not entitled to a new shipper review. Therefore, we are rescinding this review with respect to Jinfu PRC. Since Jinfu PRC does not qualify for a separate rate, it is considered part of the non-market-economy

(NME)entity, which was subject to the original investigation and, accordingly, will receive the NME/PRC-wide rate of 183.80. Final Results of New Shipper Review We determine that the following antidumping margin percentages exist during the period of December 1, 2002, through May 31, 2003: Manufacturer/Exporter Weighted-Average Margin (percent) Cheng Du Wai Yuan Bee Products Co., Ltd. 22.03 Jinfu Trading Co., Ltd. 183.80 Assessment of Antidumping Duties The Department shall determine, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection

(CBP)shall assess, antidumping duties on all appropriate entries. In accordance with 19 CFR 351.212(b)(1) of the Department's regulations, we have calculated an exporter/importer specific assessment rate for merchandise subject to this review. The Department will issue appropriate assessment instructions directly to CBP within 15 days of publication of the final results of review. We will direct CBP to assess the resulting assessment rates against the entered customs values for the subject merchandise on each of the importer's/customer's entries during the review period. For assessment purposes for the sale by Jinfu PRC, which we have determined is part of the NME/PRC entity, we are applying the NME/PRC-wide rate of 183.80 percent. Cash Deposit Requirements Bonding will no longer be permitted to fulfill security requirements for shipments from Cheng Du and Jinfu PRC of honey from the PRC entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption in the United States on or after the publication of this notice in the **Federal Register** . The following cash deposit rates shall be required for merchandise subject to the order entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the publication date of these final results for this new shipper review, as provided for by section 751(a)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended:

(1)The cash deposit rates for Cheng Du ( *i.e.* , for subject merchandise both manufactured and exported by Cheng Du only) and Jinfu PRC ( *i.e.* , for subject merchandise manufactured by Cixi City Yikang Bee Industry Co., Ltd. (Yikang Bee) and exported by Jinfu PRC) will be the rates indicated above;

(2)the cash deposit rate for PRC exporters who received a separate rate in a prior segment of the proceeding will continue to be the rate assigned in that segment of the proceeding;

(3)the cash deposit rate for the NME/PRC entity and for subject merchandise exported by Cheng Du and Jinfu PRC but not manufactured by Cheng Du and Yikang Bee, respectively, will continue to be the NME/PRC- wide rate ( *i.e.* , 183.80 percent); and

(4)the cash deposit rate for non-PRC exporters of subject merchandise from the PRC will be the rate applicable to the PRC exporter/producer that supplied that non-PRC exporter. These deposit requirements shall remain in effect until publication of the final results of the next administrative review. There are no changes to the rates applicable to any other companies under this antidumping duty order. Notification to Interested Parties The Department will disclose calculations performed in connection with these final results of review within five days of the date of publication of this notice in accordance with 19 CFR 351.224(b) of its regulations. This notice serves as a final reminder to importers of their responsibility under 19 CFR 351.402(f) to file a certificate regarding the reimbursement of antidumping duties prior to liquidation of the relevant entries during this review period. Failure to comply with this requirement could result in the Secretary's presumption that reimbursement of antidumping duties occurred and subsequent assessment of double antidumping duties. This notice also serves as a reminder to parties subject to administrative protective order

(APO)of their responsibility concerning the disposition of proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with section 351.305(a)(3) of the Department's regulations. Timely written notification of the return/destruction of APO materials or conversion to judicial protective order is hereby requested. Failure to comply with the regulations and the terms of an APO is a sanctionable violation. This new shipper review and notice are in accordance with sections 751(a)(2)(B) and 777(i)(1) of the Act. Dated: October 25, 2004. Joseph A. Spetrini, Acting Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. Appendix I Issues in the Decision Memorandum *Comment 1:* Submission of New Factual Information by Jinfu PRC *Comment 2:* Relationship between Jinfu PRC and Jinfu Trading (USA), Inc. (Jinfu USA) *Comment 3:* Bona Fides of the Relevant U.S. Sale *Comment 4:* Calculation of the Surrogate Value for Raw Honey *Comment 5:* Calculation of the Surrogate Financial Ratios [FR Doc. E4-2996 Filed 11-2-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A-405-803, A-201-834, A-421-811, A-401-808] Purified Carboxymethylcellulose from Finland, Mexico, the Netherlands and Sweden: Notice of Postponement of Preliminary Determinations of Antidumping Duty Investigations AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice of Postponement of Preliminary Antidumping Duty Determinations. SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (the Department) is postponing the preliminary determinations of the antidumping duty investigations on purified carboxymethylcellulose

(CMC)from Finland, Mexico, the Netherlands and Sweden. These investigations cover manufacturers and exporters of the subject merchandise to the United States during the period April 1, 2003 through March 31, 2004. As a result of this extension, the deadline for issuing the preliminary determinations in these investigations is now December 16, 2004. EFFECTIVE DATE: November 3, 2004. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian Sheba (Finland) at

(202)482-0145, Mark Flessner (Mexico) at

(202)482-6312, John Drury (Sweden) at

(202)482-0195, or Angelica Mendoza (the Netherlands) at

(202)482-3019; AD/CVD Operations, Office 7, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On June 30, 2004, the Department initiated antidumping duty investigations of purified CMC from Finland, Mexico, the Netherlands and Sweden for the period April 1, 2003 through March 31, 2004. See Initiation of Antidumping Duty Investigations: Purified Carboxymethylcellulose

(CMC)from Finland, Mexico, the Netherlands and Sweden, 69 FR 40617-40621 (July 6, 2004). The notice stated that the Department would issue its preliminary determinations no later than 140 days after the date of initiation, or November 16, 2004, unless this deadline is extended. Postponement of Preliminary Determinations Pursuant to section 733(c)(1)(A) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Tariff Act) and 19 CFR 351.205(e), on October 25, 2004, the petitioners filed a request that the Department postpone the purified CMC preliminary determinations for Finland, Mexico, the Netherlands and Sweden. The petitioners' request for postponement was timely, and the Department finds no compelling reason to deny the request. Therefore, in accordance with section 733(c)(1)(A) of the Tariff Act, the Department is postponing the deadline for issuing the preliminary determinations of these investigations by 30 days, or until December 16, 2004. This notice is published pursuant to section 733(c)(2) of the Tariff Act and 19 CFR 351.205(f). Dated: October 27, 2004. James J. Jochum, Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. E4-2999 Filed 11-2-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [Docket No.: 030602141-4296-13] Omnibus Notice Announcing the Availability of Grant Funds for Fiscal Year 2005; Addendum Additional Programs; National Sea Grant College Program; Ballast Water Technology Demonstration Program and National Strategic Initiative in Aquatic Invasive Species Research and Outreach AGENCY: National Sea Grant College Program, Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice; extension of deadlines. DATES: For the Ballast Water Technology Demonstration Program, the application deadlines are as follows: Full proposals must be received by the National Sea Grant Office by 4 p.m. e.s.t. on November 30, 2004. For the National Strategic Initiative in Aquatic Invasive Species Research and Outreach, the application deadlines are as follows: Full proposal must be received by a state Sea Grant Program (or by the National Sea Grant Office in the case of an applicant in a non-Sea Grant state) by 4 p.m. (local time) on November 16, 2004. State Sea Grant Programs are to forward all full proposals received by the above deadline to the National Sea Grant Office by 4 p.m. e.s.t. on December 1, 2004. ADDRESSES: The full notices can be found at: *http://fedgrants.gov/Applicants/DOC/NOAA/GMC/11417BWTDP07142004/Attachments.html#upl* . *http://fedgrants.gov/Applicants/DOC/NOAA/GMC/11417Invasive071404/Attach#upl* . SUMMARY: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

(NOAA)publishes this notice to extend the application deadline for the Ballast Water Technology Demonstration Program and the date by which Sea Grant Programs must forward received applications for the National Strategic Initiative in Aquatic Invasive Species Research and Outreach to the National Sea Grant Office (NSGO). This extension is being granted to ease the transition to electronic grants submissions through the Grants.gov portal. The deadline for applications from PI's to the state Sea Grant Office (or to the National Sea Grant Office in the case of an applicant in a non-Sea Grant state) for the National Strategic Initiative in Aquatic Invasive Species Research and Outreach program remains the same. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dorn Carlson, 301-713-2435 ext. 123; e-mail: *Dorn.Carlson@noaa.gov* . For questions regarding electronic submissions contact Jonathan Eigen at 301-713-2438 ext. 188 or *jonathan.eigen@noaa.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NOAA publishes this notice to extend an application deadline for the Ballast Water Technology Demonstration Program and the National Strategic Initiative in Aquatic Invasive Species Research and Outreach initiated by the NSGO. The original solicitation of applications was published in the **Federal Register** on July 14, 2004 (69 FR 42132). For the Ballast Water Technology Demonstration Program, NOAA announces that the date by which all full proposals must be received by the National Sea Grant Office has been changed from November 16, 2004 to November 30, 2004. For the National Strategic Initiative in Aquatic Invasive Species Research and Outreach, the date by which full proposals must be forwarded by State Sea Grant Programs to the National Sea Grant Office has been changed from November 23, 2004 to December 1, 2004. The reason for these changes is to aid the PI's and the Sea Grants programs in the transition to electronic grant submission through Grants.gov. All other application deadlines remain the same. The Federal Funding Opportunity

(FFO)notice has been modified to reflect these changes. In addition, the FFO has been amended to allow proposal submission to these two programs electronically through *http://www.grants.gov* . This program is excluded under E.O. 12372. Dated: October 29, 2004. Louisa Koch, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. [FR Doc. 04-24536 Filed 11-2-04; 8:45 am]

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