Notices. Proposed collection; comment request

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BILLING CODE 3410-11-M DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration; Certified Trade Mission Program: Application ACTION: Proposed collection; comment request. SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burdens, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)).

DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before April 25, 2005. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th & Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 or via the Internet at *dHynek@doc.gov.* FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Request for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should be directed to: Barbara Rawdon, U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service, Global Trade programs, Room 2111, 14th & Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230;

Phone number:

(202)482-5281, and fax number:

(202)482-0950 (or via the Internet at *barb.rawdon@mail.doc.gov* ). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract Certified Trade Missions are overseas events that are planned, organized and led by both Federal and non-Federal government export promotion agencies such as industry trade associations, agencies of State and local governments, Congressional representatives, chambers of commerce, regional groups and other export-oriented groups. Certified Trade Mission Program Application form is the vehicle by which individual mission organizers apply, and if accepted agree, to participate in the Department of Commerces

(DOC)trade promotion events program, recruit U.S. companies, identify the products or services they intend to sell or promote, and report on results. The collection of information is required for Commerce to properly assess the credentials of the missions and applicants. II. Method of Collection Form ITA 4127P is sent by request to U.S. export oriented organizations seeking DOC certification of their trade mission. Applicant firms complete the form and return it to the Department of Commerce. III. Data *OMB Number:* 0625-0215. *Form Number:* ITA-4127P. *Type of Review:* Regular submission. *Affected Public:* Mission organizers applying to participate in trade missions facilitated but not led by Department of Commerce officials. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 60. *Estimated Time Per Response:* 1 hour. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 60 hours. *Estimated Total Annual Costs:* The estimated annual cost for this collection is $5,100.00 ($2,100.00 for respondents and $3,000.00 for the federal government). IV. Request for Comments Comments are invited on

(a)whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility;

(b)the accuracy of the agencys estimate of the burden (including hours and costs) of the proposed collection of information;

(c)ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and

(d)ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or forms of information technology. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information collection; they also will become a matter of public record. Dated: February 18, 2005. Madeleine Clayton, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E5-753 Filed 2-23-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-FP-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration; Marketing Data Form; Proposed Collection; Comment Request SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burdens, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before April 25, 2005. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th & Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 or via the Internet at *dHynek@doc.gov.* FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Request for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should be directed to: John Klingelhut, U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service, Global Trade Programs, Room 2210, 14th & Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230; Phone number:

(202)482-4403, and fax number:

(202)482-0872 (or via the Internet at *john.klingelhut@maio.doc.gov* ). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract Information about U.S. Exhibition, Trade Mission and Matchmaker Trade Delegation participants and their products is an absolute necessity in order to publicize and promote their participation in these export promotion events. The Marketing Data Form

(MDF)provides information necessary to produce export promotion brochures and directories, and to arrange, on behalf of participants, appointments with key prospective buyer, agents, distributors, or government officials. Specific information is also required regarding participants objectives as to agents, distributors, joint venture or licensing partners and any special requirements for these, *e.g.* physical facilities, technical capabilities, financial strength, staff, representation of complementary lines, etc. II. Method of Data Collection Form ITA-466P is sent by request to U.S. firms. Applicant firms complete the form and forward it to the Department of Commerce exhibition manager several weeks prior to the event. III. Data *OMB Number:* 0625-0047. *Form Number:* ITA-466P. *Type of Review:* Regular Submission. *Affected Public:* Business or other for-profit. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 4,000. *Estimated Time Per Response:* 45 minutes. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 3,000 hours. *Estimated Total Annual Costs:* The estimated annual cost for this collection is $135,000.00 ($65,000.00 for respondents and $70,000.00 for the federal government). IV. Request for Comments Comments are invited on

(a)whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility;

(b)the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden (including hours and costs) of the proposed collection of information;

(c)ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and

(d)ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or forms of information technology. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information collection; they also will become a matter of public record. Dated: February 18, 2005. Madeleine Clayton, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E5-754 Filed 2-23-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-FP-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration; Survey of International Air Travelers; Proposed Collection; Comment Request SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before April 25, 2005. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th & Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 or via the Internet at *dHynek@doc.gov* . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should be directed to: Richard Champley or Ron Erdmann, ITA's Office of Travel & Tourism Industries, Room 7025, 1401 Constitution Ave, NW., Washington, DC 20230; phone:

(202)482-0140, and fax:

(202)482-2887. E-Mail: *Richard_Champley@ita.doc.gov* or to: *Ron_Erdmann@ita.doc.gov* . To learn more about the this research program, visit OTTI's Web site at: *http://www.tinet.ita.doc.gov/research/programs/ifs/index.html* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract The “Survey of International Air Travelers” program, administered by the Office of Travel & Tourism Industries

(OTTI)of the International Trade Administration, provides the sole source of the data needed to estimate international travel and passenger fare exports and imports, *i.e.* , trade balance, for the United States. This Survey program supports the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis'

(BEA)mandate to collect, analyze and report information used to calculate the Gross Domestic Product

(GDP)and the Travel & Tourism Satellite Account for the United States. The Survey program contains the core data that is analyzed and communicated by OTTI with other government agencies, associations and businesses that share the same objective to increase U.S. international travel exports. To assist OTTI assesses the economic impact of international travel on state and local economies, provides visitation estimates, and identifies traveler and trip characteristics. The U.S. Department of Commerce assists travel industry businesses seeking to develop target marketing to increase international travel and passenger fare exports for the country as well as outbound travel. The Survey program provides the only estimates of nonresident visitation to the states and cities within the U.S., as well as U.S. resident travel abroad. II. Method of Collection The collection is on U.S. and foreign flag airlines that voluntarily agree to allow us to survey their passengers on flights departing from the U.S. Additional surveys are also collected at U.S. departure airports. III. Data *OMB Number:* 0625-0227. *Form Number:* N/A. *Type of Review:* Regular submission. *Affected Public:* International travelers, both U.S. and non-U.S. residents, 18 years or older, departing the United States for all countries except Canada *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 99,360. *Estimated Time per Response:* 15 minutes. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 24,840 hours. *Estimated Total Annual Cost:* This is a $2.1 million research program of which the government funds a $1.5 million portion. The remaining funds are obtained from sales of research reports to the public and in-kind contributions from the airlines, airports and other travel industry partners. Respondents will not need to purchase equipment or materials to respond to this collection. IV. Requested for Comments Comments are invited on:

(a)Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility;

(b)the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden (including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information;

(c)ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and

(d)ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information collection; they also will become a matter of public record. Dated: February 18, 2005. Madeleine Clayton, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E5-755 Filed 2-23-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration; Certification Trade Fair Program: Application; Proposed Collection; Comment Request SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burdens, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before April 25, 2005. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th & Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 or via the Internet at *dHynek@doc.gov* . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Request for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should be directed to: Don Huber, U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service, Global Trade Programs, Room 2212, 14th & Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230; Phone number:

(202)482-2525, and fax number:

(202)482-0115. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract The Trade Fair Certification

(TFC)program is a service of the U.S. Department of Commerce

(DOC)that provides DOC endorsement and support for high quality international trade fairs that are organized by private-sector firms. The TFC program seeks to broaden the base of U.S. firms, particularly new-to-market companies by introducing them to key international trade fairs where they can achieve their export objectives. Those objectives include one or more of the following: Direct sales; identification of local agents or distributors; market research and exposure; and joint venture and licensing opportunities for their products and services. The objective of the application is to make a determination that the trade fair organizer is qualified to organize and manage U.S. exhibitions at a foreign trade show, and to ensure that the show is a good marketing opportunity for U.S. companies. II. Method of Collection Form ITA-4100P is sent by request to organizers of international trade fairs. III. Data *OMB Number:* 0625-0130. *Form Number:* ITA-4100P. *Type of Review:* Regular. *Affected Public:* Companies applying to participate in Commerce Department Certified Trade air program events. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 90. *Estimated Time Per Response:* 10 hours. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 900 hours. *Estimated Total Annual Costs:* The estimated annual cost for this collection is $40,500.00 ($31,500.00 for respondents and $9,000.00 for the federal government). IV. Request for Comments Comments are invited on:

(a)Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility;

(b)the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden (including hours and costs) of the proposed collection of information;

(c)ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and

(d)ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or forms of information technology. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information collection; they also will become a matter of public record. Dated: February 18, 2005. Madeleine Clayton, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E5-756 Filed 2-23-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration; Product Characteristics—Design Check-Off List ACTION: Proposed collection; comment request. SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burdens, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506 (c)(2)(A)). DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before April 25, 2005. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th & Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 or via the Internet at *dHynek@doc.gov* . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Request for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should be directed to: John Klingelhut, U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service, Global Trade Programs, Room 2210, 14th & Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230; Phone number:

(202)482-4403, and fax number:

(202)482-0872 (or via the Internet at *john.klingelhut@mail.doc.gov* ). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract The International Trade Administration

(ITA)sponsors approximately 120 overseas trade fair events each fiscal year. Trade fairs involve U.S. firms exhibiting their goods and services at American pavilions at internationally recognized events worldwide. The Product Characteristics—Design Check-Off List seeks from participating U.S. firms information on the physical nature, power (utility) and graphic requirements of the products and services to be displayed, in order to ensure the availability of utilities for active product demonstrations. This form also allows U.S. firms to identify special installation requirements that can be critical to the proper placement and hookup of their equipment and/or graphics. Without the timely and accurate submission of the Form ITA-426P, Product Characteristics—Design Check-Off Lists, ITA would be unable to provide a pavilion facility that would effectively support the sales/marketing and presentation objectives of the U.S. participants. Without such support, program productivity and utility would diminish, and declining program participation in this type of ITA activity by U.S. firms would result. II. Method of Data Collection Form ITA-426P is sent by request to U.S. firms. Responding firms complete the form and forward it to the Department of Commerce project officer several weeks prior to the beginning of the event. III. Data *OMB Number:* 0625-0035. *Form Number:* ITA-426P. *Type of Review:* Regular Submission. *Affected Public:* Business or other for-profit companies applying to participate in Commerce Department trade promotion events. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 2,000. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 1,000 hours. *Estimated Total Annual Costs:* The estimated annual cost for this collection is $31,480.00 ($18,900.00 for respondents and $12,580.00 for Federal government). IV. Request for Comments Comments are invited on

(a)whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility;

(b)the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden (including hours and costs) of the proposed collection of information;

(c)ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and

(d)ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or forms of information technology. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information collection; they also will become a matter of public record. Dated: February 18, 2005. Madeleine Clayton, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E5-757 Filed 2-23-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-FP-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice of Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews. SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (the Department) has received requests to conduct administrative reviews of various antidumping and countervailing duty orders and findings with January anniversary dates. In accordance with the Department's regulations, we are initiating those administrative reviews. DATES: *Effective Date:* February 24, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Holly A. Kuga, AD/CVD Operations, Office 4, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230, telephone:

(202)482-4737. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background The Department has received timely requests, in accordance with 19 CFR 351.213(b)(2004), for administrative reviews of various antidumping and countervailing duty orders and findings with January anniversary dates. Initiation of Reviews In accordance with section 19 CFR 351.221(c)(1)(i), we are initiating administrative reviews of the following antidumping and countervailing duty orders and findings. We intend to issue the final results of these reviews not later than January 31, 2006. Period to be reviewed Antidumping Duty Proceedings Mexico: Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand A-201-831 7/17/03-12/31/04 Cablesa S.A. de C.V. Countervailing Duty Proceedings None. Suspension Agreements None. During any administrative review covering all or part of a period falling between the first and second or third and fourth anniversary of the publication of an antidumping duty order under section 351.211 or a determination under section 351.218(f)(4) to continue an order or suspended investigation (after sunset review), the Secretary, if requested by a domestic interested party within 30 days of the date of publication of the notice of initiation of the review, will determine, consistent with *FAG Italia* v. *United States* , 291 F.3d 806 (Fed. Cir. 202), as appropriate, whether antidumping duties have been absorbed by an exporter or producer subject to the review if the subject merchandise is sold in the United States through an importer that is affiliated with such exporter or producer. The request must include the name(s) of the exporter or producer for which the inquiry is requested. Interested parties must submit applications for disclosure under administrative protective orders in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305. These initiations and this notice are in accordance with section 751(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1675(a)), and 19 CFR 351.221(c)(1)(i). Dated: February 17, 2005. Holly A. Kuga, Senior Office Director, Office 4 for Import Administration. [FR Doc. E5-758 Filed 2-23-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A-570-898] Notice of Amended Preliminary Antidumping Duty Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value: Chlorinated Isocyanurates From the People's Republic of China AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. EFFECTIVE DATE: February 24, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cindy Robinson or Brian C. Smith, AD/CVD Operations, Office 9, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone:

(202)482-3797, or

(202)482-1766, respectively. SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (“the Department”) is amending the weighted-average dumping margin listed in the *Preliminary Determination* for the mandatory respondent Hebei Jiheng Chemical Co., Ltd. (“Jiheng”) and for the Section A Respondents. 1 * See Notice of Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Postponement of Final Determination: Chlorinated Isocyanurates from the People's Republic of China* , 69 FR 75293 (December 16, 2004) (“ *Preliminary Determination* ”). The Department finds that it made ministerial errors in the calculations for Jiheng, and that the correction of all errors alleged by Jiheng fulfills the requirement of a significant ministerial error within the meaning of 19 CFR 351.224(e). Therefore, the rate assigned to the Section A respondents also changes. 1 The Section A Respondents include the following companies: Liaocheng Huaao Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. (“Huaao”); Shanghai Tian Yuan International Trading Co., Ltd., (“Tian Yuan”); and Changzhou Clean Chemical Co., Ltd. (“Clean Chemical”); Sinochem Hebei Import & Export Corporation (“Sinochem Hebei”); and Sinochem Shanghai Import & Export Corporation (“Sinochem Shanghai”). Scope of the Investigation The products covered by this investigation are chlorinated isocyanurates. Chlorinated isocyanurates are derivatives of cyanuric acid, described as chlorinated s-triazine triones. There are three primary chemical compositions of chlorinated isocyanurates:

(1)trichloroisocyanuric acid (Cl 3

(NCO)3 ),

(2)sodium dichloroisocyanurate (dihydrate) (NaCl 2

(NCO)3 •2H 2 O), and

(3)sodium dichloroisocyanurate (anhydrous) (NaCl 2

(NCO)3 ). Chlorinated isocyanurates are available in powder, granular, and tableted forms. This investigation covers all chlorinated isocyanurates. Chlorinated isocyanurates are currently classifiable under subheadings 2933.69.6015 and 2933.69.6021 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (“HTSUS”). 2 This tariff classification represent a basket category that includes chlorinated isocyanurates and other compounds including an unfused triazine ring. Although the HTSUS subheading is provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of this investigation is dispositive. 2 In the scope section of the Department's initiation and in its preliminary determination notices, chlorinated isocyanurates were classified under subheading 2933.69.6050 of the HTSUS. ( *See Initiation of Antidumping Duty Investigations: Chlorinated Isocyanurates From the People's Republic of China and Spain* , 69 FR 32,488 (June 10, 2004), and *Preliminary Determination* . Effective January 1, 2005, chlorinated isocyanurates are currently classifiable under subheadings 2933.69.6015 and 2933.69.6021 of the HTSUS. The new subheading 2933.69.6015 covers sodium dichloroisocyanurates (anhydrous & dihydrate forms) and trichloroisocyanuric acid, and subheading 2933.69.6021 covers all other chlorinated isos used as pesticides (bactericides). The old subheading 2933.69.6050 covers all other chlorinated isos not used as pesticides. *See Memorandum to James Doyle, Office 9, dated February 16, 2005, from Tom Futtner, Liaison w/Customs, Customs Unit, regarding Request for HTS Number Update(s) to AD/CVD Module Chlorinated Isos (A-570-898* ). Arch's patented chlorinated isocyanurates tablet is also included in the scope of this investigation. *See Preliminary Determination* . Background On December 10, 2004, the Department preliminarily determined that chlorinated isocyanurates from the People's Republic of China (“PRC”) are being, or are likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (“LTFV”), as provided in section 733(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (“the Act”). *See Preliminary Determination* , 69 FR at 75293. On December 20, 2004, Jiheng and Nanning Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. Corporation (“Nanning”) (collectively referred to as the “mandatory respondents”) timely filed allegations that the Department made ministerial errors in its *Preliminary Determination* . The petitioners, Clearon Corporation and Occidental Chemical Corporation, did not file ministerial error allegations. On January 24, 2005, the Department, after a review of the allegations filed by Jiheng and Nanning, determined that Jiheng's alleged clerical errors, when corrected, were not significant in accordance with 19 CFR 352.224(e), and that Nanning's allegation was methodological, rather than clerical, in nature. *See Memorandum to the File, dated January 24, 2005, from the team to James C. Doyle, Office Director, Regarding Antidumping Duty Investigation of Chlorinated Isocyanurates from the People's Republic of China (“China”): Analysis of Allegations of Ministerial Errors* (“ *Clerical Error Memo* ”). On January 27, 2005, Jiheng alleged that of the four clerical error allegations, which the Department stated in its *Clerical Error Memo* it intended to correct, the Department did not correct one of the clerical errors ( *i.e.* , removing two by-products—ammonia gas and hydrogen gas—from its direct materials cost calculation) in the SAS program attached to the *Clerical Error Memo* . Consequently, Jiheng alleges that the Department erroneously concluded in its *Clerical Error Memo* that the combined corrections to all four errors made with respect to its margin calculation in the *Preliminary Determination* were not significant in accordance with 19 CFR 351.224(e). Jiheng further alleges that correcting the error at issue requires the Department to amend its preliminary determination because the combination of errors is significant in accordance with 19 CFR 351.224(e). On January 31, 2005, the petitioners submitted rebuttal comments contesting the Department's treatment of the two by-products discussed in the *Clerical Error Memo* , and requested that the Department defer its decision on whether to treat these two products as by-products until the final determination. They also allege that the Department made an error in its margin program with respect to packing labor where unskilled packing labor was double-counted while skilled packing labor was uncounted. On February 4, 2005, Jiheng submitted rebuttal comments requesting that the Department strike from the record the petitioners' January 31, 2005, comments. Significant Ministerial Error A ministerial error is defined in 19 CFR 351.224(f) as “an error in addition, subtraction, or other arithmetic function, clerical error resulting from inaccurate copying, duplication, or the like, and any other similar type of unintentional error which the Secretary considers ministerial.” With respect to preliminary determinations, section 351.224(e) of the Department's regulations provides that the Department “will analyze any comments received and, if appropriate, correct any *significant* ministerial error by amending the preliminary determination. * * *” (emphasis added). 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). As explained below, we have determined that the preliminary determination contains a “significant” ministerial error with respect to Jiheng that requires correction. As a result, the Department is publishing this amendment to its *Preliminary Determination* pursuant to 19 CFR 351.224(e). Amended Preliminary Determination After re-examining the corrections which we stated we made with respect to Jiheng in the *Clerical Error Memo* , we agree with Jiheng that we inadvertently did not make full correction to one of the four clerical errors alleged by Jiheng in its December 20, 2004, clerical error allegation submission. Specifically, the Department treated hydrogen gas and ammonia gas as by-products, but inadvertently did not remove the two by-products from Jiheng's direct materials cost calculation as stated in our *Clerical Error Memo* . This error has been corrected by removing the two by-products from Jiheng's direct material cost calculation. This correction along with the other three corrections, which we agree are clerical errors with respect to Jiheng's preliminary determination margin calculation, results in a significant error in accordance with 19 CFR 351.224(e). *See Memorandum to the File, dated February 11, 2005, from the team to James C. Doyle, Office Director, Regarding Antidumping Duty Investigation of Chlorinated Isocyanurates from the People's Republic of China (“China”): Re-Analysis of Allegations of Ministerial Errors Made By Hebei Jiheng Chemical Co., Ltd. (“Jiheng”) (“Clerical Error Re-Analysis Memo* ”). In addition, because the errors alleged by Jiheng were in fact significant, the Department has also amended the weighted-average dumping margin listed in the *Preliminary Determination* for the Section A Respondents ( *see* also *Clerical Error Re-Analysis Memo* ). Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.224(c)(3), for purposes of this amended preliminary determination, we will not consider the petitioners' rebuttal comments on the Department's treatment of hydrogen gas and ammonia gas as by-products, and the SAS programing error with respect to packing labor hours. However, we will consider those comments in the final determination. For purposes of this amended preliminary determination, we are not changing any findings in the *Preliminary Determination* with respect to Nanning's clerical error allegation because we find that Nanning's allegation is methodological, rather than clerical, in nature ( *see* Clerical Error Memo for further discussion). Nanning will, however, have the opportunity to address the clerical error issue in its case brief, which will be considered by the Department at the final determination. As a result, the PRC-wide rate remains unchanged because the PRC-wide rate in the *Preliminary Determination* is based on Nanning's margin (which is the higher of the recalculated petition margin or highest margin calculated for any respondent in this investigation). As a result of our correction of ministerial errors in the *Preliminary Determination* , the Department has determined that the following weighted-average dumping margins apply: Chlorinated Isocyanurates from the PRC Mandatory Respondents Manufacturer/exporter Original preliminary margin (percent) Amended preliminary margin (percent) Hebei Jiheng Chemical Co., Ltd. 125.97 86.79 Nanning Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. 179.48 179.48 PRC-Wide Rate 179.48 179.48 Chlorinated Isocyanurates from the PRC Section A Respondents Manufacturer/exporter Original preliminary margin (percent) Amended preliminary margin (percent) Changzhou Clean Chemical Co., Ltd. 140.27 111.03 Liaocheng Huaao Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. 140.27 111.03 Shanghai Tian Yuan International Trading Co., Ltd. 140.27 111.03 Sinochem Hebei Import & Export Corporation 140.27 111.03 Sinochem Shanghai Import & Export Corporation 140.27 111.03 The collection of bonds or cash deposits and suspension of liquidation will be revised accordingly and parties will be notified of this determination, in accordance with section 733(d) and

(f)of the Act. International Trade Commission Notification In accordance with section 733(f) of the Act, we have notified the International Trade Commission (“ITC”) of our amended preliminary determination. If our final determination is affirmative, the ITC will determine before the later of 120 days after the date of the *Preliminary Determination* or 45 days after our final determination whether the domestic industry in the United States is materially injured, or threatened with material injury, by reason of imports, or sales (or the likelihood of sales) for importation, of the subject merchandise. This determination is issued and published in accordance with sections 733(f) and 777(i)(1) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.224(e). Dated: February 17, 2005. Joseph A. Spetrini, Acting Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. 05-3688 Filed 2-23-05; 8:45 am]

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