Rules and Regulations. Addition to Procurement List

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BILLING CODE 9110-12-P 70 130 Friday, July 8, 2005 Notices COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR SEVERELY DISABLED Procurement List; Addition AGENCY: Committee for Purchase From People Who are Blind or Severely Disabled. ACTION: Addition to Procurement List. SUMMARY: This action adds to the Procurement List a product to be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities. DATES: *Effective Date:* August 7, 2005. ADDRESSES:

Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, Jefferson Plaza 2, Suite 10800, 1421 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, Virginia 22202-3259. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO SUBMIT COMMENTS CONTACT: Sheryl D. Kennerly, Telephone:

(703)603-7740, Fax:

(703)603-0655, or e-mail *SKennerly@jwod.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On April 15, 2005, the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled published notice (70 FR 19924) of proposed additions to the Procurement List. After consideration of the material presented to it concerning capability of qualified nonprofit agencies to provide the product and impact of the addition on the current or most recent contractor, the Committee has determined that the product listed below is suitable for procurement by the Federal Government under 41 U.S.C. 46-48c and 41 CFR 51-2.4. Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification I certify that the following action will not have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities. The major factors considered for this certification were: 1. The action will not result in any additional reporting, recordkeeping or other compliance requirements for small entities other than the small organizations that will furnish the product to the Government. 2. The action will result in authorizing small entities to furnish the product to the Government. 3. There are no known regulatory alternatives which would accomplish the objectives of the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act (41 U.S.C. 46-48c) in connection with the product proposed for addition to the Procurement List. End of Certification Accordingly, the following product is added to the Procurement List: Product Bag, Sand Polypropylene (50% of the total polypropylene sand bag requirement for the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia. Does not include the combination of polypropylene and acrylic). *NSN:* 8105-01-467-0402—20″ x 14″. *NPA:* Southeast Vocational Alliance, Inc., Houston, Texas. *Contracting Activity:* Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This action does not affect current contracts awarded prior to the effective date of this addition or options that may be exercised under those contracts. Sheryl D. Kennerly, Director, Information Management. [FR Doc. E5-3635 Filed 7-7-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6353-01-P COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR SEVERELY DISABLED Procurement List; Proposed Additions and Deletions AGENCY: Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled. ACTION: Proposed additions to and deletions from Procurement List. SUMMARY: The Committee is proposing to add to the Procurement List products and services to be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities, and to delete services previously furnished by such agencies. Comments Must Be Received on or Before: August 7, 2005. ADDRESSES: Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, Jefferson Plaza 2, Suite 10800, 1421 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, Virginia 22202-3259. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO SUBMIT COMMENTS CONTACT: Sheryl D. Kennerly, Telephone:

(703)603-7740, Fax:

(703)603-0655, or e-mail *SKennerly@jwod.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice is published pursuant to 41 U.S.C 47(a)(2) and 41 CFR 51-2.3. Its purpose is to provide interested persons an opportunity to submit comments on the proposed actions. Additions If the Committee approves the proposed additions, the entities of the Federal Government identified in this notice for each product or service will be required to procure the products and services listed below from nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities. Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification I certify that the following action will not have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities. The major factors considered for this certification were: 1. If approved, the action will not result in any additional reporting, recordkeeping or other compliance requirements for small entities other than the small organizations that will furnish the products and services to the Government. 2. If approved, the action will result in authorizing small entities to furnish the products and services to the Government. 3. There are no known regulatory alternatives which would accomplish the objectives of the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act (41 U.S.C. 46-48c) in connection with the products and services proposed for addition to the Procurement List. Comments on this certification are invited. Commenters should identify the statement(s) underlying the certification on which they are providing additional information. End of Certification The following products and services are proposed for addition to Procurement List for production by the nonprofit agencies listed: Products Bag, Urine Collection *NSN:* 6530-00-NSH-0029—Medium, enhanced bag, no options *NSN:* 6530-00-NSH-0028—Large, enhanced bag, no options *NSN:* 6530-00-NSH-0031—Large, w/inlet extension option *NSN:* 6530-00-NSH-0037—Medium, w/moleskin option *NSN:* 6530-00-NSH-0033—Large, w/moleskin & inlet extension *NSN:* 6530-00-NSH-0030—Large, w/moleskin backing option *NSN:* 6530-00-NSH-0035—Large, w/inlet & drain extension *NSN:* 6530-00-NSH-0032—Large, w/drain extension *NSN:* 6530-00-NSH-0039—Medium, w/drain extension *NSN:* 6530-00-NSH-0038—Medium, w/inlet extension *NSN:* 6530-00-NSH-0034—Large, w/moleskin & drain extension *NSN:* 6530-00-NSH-0040—Medium, w/moleskin & inlet extension *NSN:* 6530-00-NSH-0041—Medium, w/moleskin & drain extension *NSN:* 6530-00-NSH-0042—Medium, w/inlet & drain extension *NSN:* 6530-00-NSH-0043—Medium, w/inlet, drain extension & moleskin *NSN:* 6530-00-NSH-0036—Large, w/inlet, drain extension & moleskin *NPA:* Work, Incorporated, North Quincy, Massachusetts *Contracting Activity:* Veterans Affairs National Acquisition Center, Hines, Illinois Paper, Xerographic *NSN:* 7530-01-503-8441—8 1/2 ″x11″ (For Stockton California Depot Only) *NSN:* 7530-01-503-8453—11″ x 17″ *NSN:* 7530-01-503-8449—8 1/2 ″ x 14″ *NSN:* 7530-01-503-8445—8 1/2 ″ x 11″, 3-hole punched *NPA:* Louisiana Association for the Blind, Shreveport, Louisiana *Contracting Activity:* Office Supplies & Paper Products Acquisition Center, New York, NY Services *Service Type/Location:* Custodial Services, U.S. Post Office—Brooklyn, 271 Cadman Plaza East, Brooklyn, New York *NPA:* NYSARC, Inc., NYC Chapter, New York, New York *Contracting Activity:* GSA, Property Management Center, New York, New York. *Service Type/Location:* Warehouse Operation, (At the following locations at Fort Hood, Texas): 89th Quartermaster Co Class III, II & 14, 289th Supply Support Activity Map Depot, 13th COSCOM, 289th Supply Support Activity Weapons Warehouse, 13th COSCOM, 602nd Supply Support Activity, 13th COSCOM, 62nd Supply Support Activity Main, Yard 26th III Corp Major End Items Class VII, Fort Hood, Texas *NPA:* Professional Contract Services, Inc., Austin, Texas *Contracting Activity:* III Corps and Fort Hood Contracting Command, Fort Hood, Texas Deletions Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification I certify that the following action will not have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities. The major factors considered for this certification were: 1. If approved, the action may result in additional reporting, recordkeeping or other compliance requirements for small entities. 2. If approved, the action may result in authorizing small entities to furnish the services to the Government. 3. There are no known regulatory alternatives which would accomplish the objectives of the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act (41 U.S.C. 46-48c) in connection with the services proposed for deletion from the Procurement List. End of Certification The following services are proposed for deletion from the Procurement List: Services *Service Type/Location:* Janitorial/Custodial, Eastman Lake, Madera County, California *NPA:* None currently authorized. *Contracting Activity:* Department of the Army. *Service Type/Location:* Janitorial/Custodial, Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Boulder City, Nevada *NPA:* Opportunity Village Association for Retarded Citizens, Las Vegas, Nevada *Contracting Activity:* Department of Interior, Reston, Virginia *Service Type/Location:* Painting Service, Family Quarters, Fort Sam Houston, Texas *NPA:* Goodwill Industries of San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas *Contracting Activity:* Department of the Army. Sheryl D. Kennerly, Director, Information Management. [FR Doc. E5-3636 Filed 7-7-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6353-01-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A-122-840] Notice of Final Results of Antidumping Duty Changed Circumstances Review: Carbon and Certain Alloy Steel Wire Rod from Canada AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (the Department) has determined that Mittal Canada Inc. (Mittal) is the successor-in-interest to Ispat Sidebec Inc. (Ispat) and, as a result, should be accorded the same treatment previously accorded to Ispat in regard to the antidumping order on steel wire rod from Canada as of the date of publication of this notice in the **Federal Register** . EFFECTIVE DATE: July 8, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel O'Brien or Ashleigh Batton, at

(202)482-1376 or

(202)482-6309, respectively; AD/CVD Operations, Office 1, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street & Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On January 14, 2005, Mittal requested that the Department determine that it had become the successor-in-interest of Ispat, pursuant to section 751(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), and 19 CFR 351.216 and 351.221(c)(3). On March 9, 2005, the Department initiated this administrative review. *See Notice of Initiation of Changed Circumstances Antidumping Duty Administrative Review: Carbon and Certain Alloy Steel Wire Rod from Canada* , 70 FR 11612 ( *Initiation Notice* ). On March 25, 2005, the Department issued Ispat/Mittal a questionnaire requesting further details on Mittal's successor-in-interest claims. The company's response was received by the Department on April 1, 2005. On May 3, 2005, the Department published the preliminary results of this changed circumstances review and preliminarily determined that Mittal is the successor-in-interest to Ispat and should receive Ispat's cash deposit rate of 3.86 percent. *See Preliminary Results of Changed Circumstances Antidumping Duty Administrative Review: Carbon and Certain Alloy Steel Wire Rod from Canada* , 70 FR 22845 (May 3, 2005) ( *Preliminary Results* ). In the *Preliminary Results* , we stated that interested parties could request a hearing or submit case briefs and/or written comments to the Department no later than 30 days after publication of the *Preliminary Results* notice in the **Federal Register** , and submit rebuttal briefs, limited to the issues raised in the case briefs, seven days subsequent to the due date of the case briefs. We did not receive any hearing requests or comments on the *Preliminary Results* . Scope of the Order The merchandise subject to this order is certain hot-rolled products of carbon steel and alloy steel, in coils, of approximately round cross section, 5.00 mm or more, but less than 19.00 mm, in solid cross-sectional diameter. Specifically excluded are steel products possessing the above-noted physical characteristics and meeting the HTSUS definitions for

(a)Stainless steel;

(b)tool steel;

(c)high nickel steel;

(d)ball bearing steel; and

(e)concrete reinforcing bars and rods. Also excluded are

(f)free machining steel products ( *i.e.* , products that contain by weight one or more of the following elements: 0.03 percent or more of lead, 0.05 percent or more of bismuth, 0.08 percent or more of sulfur, more than 0.04 percent of phosphorus, more than 0.05 percent of selenium, or more than 0.01 percent of tellurium). Also excluded from the scope are 1080 grade tire cord quality wire rod and 1080 grade tire bead quality wire rod. This grade 1080 tire cord quality rod is defined as:

(i)Grade 1080 tire cord quality wire rod measuring 5.0 mm or more but not more than 6.0 mm in cross-sectional diameter;

(ii)with an average partial decarburization of no more than 70 microns in depth (maximum individual 200 microns);

(iii)having no non-deformable inclusions greater than 20 microns and no deformable inclusions greater than 35 microns;

(iv)having a carbon segregation per heat average of 3.0 or better using European Method NFA 04-114;

(v)having a surface quality with no surface defects of a length greater than 0.15 mm;

(vi)capable of being drawn to a diameter of 0.30 mm or less with 3 or fewer breaks per ton, and

(vii)containing by weight the following elements in the proportions shown:

(1)0.78 percent or more of carbon,

(2)less than 0.01 percent of aluminum,

(3)0.040 percent or less, in the aggregate, of phosphorus and sulfur,

(4)0.006 percent or less of nitrogen, and

(5)not more than 0.15 percent, in the aggregate, of copper, nickel and chromium. This grade 1080 tire bead quality rod is defined as:

(i)Grade 1080 tire bead quality wire rod measuring 5.5 mm or more but not more than 7.0 mm in cross-sectional diameter;

(ii)with an average partial decarburization of no more than 70 microns in depth (maximum individual 200 microns);

(iii)having no non-deformable inclusions greater than 20 microns and no deformable inclusions greater than 35 microns;

(iv)having a carbon segregation per heat average of 3.0 or better using European Method NFA 04-114;

(v)having a surface quality with no surface defects of a length greater than 0.2 mm;

(vi)capable of being drawn to a diameter of 0.78 mm or larger with 0.5 or fewer breaks per ton; and

(vii)containing by weight the following elements in the proportions shown:

(1)0.78 percent or more of carbon,

(2)less than 0.01 percent of soluble aluminum,

(3)0.040 percent or less, in the aggregate, of phosphorus and sulfur,

(4)0.008 percent or less of nitrogen, and

(5)either not more than 0.15 percent, in the aggregate, of copper, nickel and chromium (if chromium is not specified), or not more than 0.10 percent in the aggregate of copper and nickel and a chromium content of 0.24 to 0.30 percent (if chromium is specified). For purposes of the grade 1080 tire cord quality wire rod and the grade 1080 tire bead quality wire rod, an inclusion will be considered to be deformable if its ratio of length (measured along the axis - that is, the direction of rolling - of the rod) over thickness (measured on the same inclusion in a direction perpendicular to the axis of the rod) is equal to or greater than three. The size of an inclusion for purposes of the 20 microns and 35 microns limitations is the measurement of the largest dimension observed on a longitudinal section measured in a direction perpendicular to the axis of the rod. This measurement methodology applies only to inclusions on certain grade 1080 tire cord quality wire rod and certain grade 1080 tire bead quality wire rod that are entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after July 24, 2003. The designation of the products as “tire cord quality” or “tire bead quality” indicates the acceptability of the product for use in the production of tire cord, tire bead, or wire for use in other rubber reinforcement applications such as hose wire. These quality designations are presumed to indicate that these products are being used in tire cord, tire bead, and other rubber reinforcement applications, and such merchandise intended for the tire cord, tire bead, or other rubber reinforcement applications is not included in the scope. However, should petitioners or other interested parties provide a reasonable basis to believe or suspect that there exists a pattern of importation of such products for other than those applications, end-use certification for the importation of such products may be required. Under such circumstances, only the importers of record would normally be required to certify the end use of the imported merchandise. All products meeting the physical description of subject merchandise that are not specifically excluded are included in this scope. The products under the order are currently classifiable under subheadings 7213.91.3010, 7213.91.3090, 7213.91.4510, 7213.91.4590, 7213.91.6010, 7213.91.6090, 7213.99.0031, 7213.99.0038, 7213.99.0090, 7227.20.0010, 7227.20.0020, 7227.20.0090, 7227.20.0095, 7227.90.6051, 7227.90.6053, 7227.90.6058, and 7227.90.6059 of the HTSUS. Although the HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the scope of the order is dispositive. Final Results of Changed Circumstances Review Based on the information provided by Mittal, and the fact that the Department did not receive any comments during the comment period following the preliminary results of this review, the Department hereby determines Mittal is the successor-in-interest to Ispat for antidumping duty cash deposit purposes. Instructions to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection The Department will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection

(CBP)to suspend liquidation of all shipments of the subject merchandise produced and exported by Mittal entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption, on or after the publication date of this notice at 3.86 percent ( *i.e.* Ispat's cash deposit rate). This deposit rate shall remain in effect until publication of the final results of the ongoing administrative review, in which Mittal/Ispat is participating. This notice also serves as a reminder to parties subject to administrative protective orders

(APOs)of their responsibility concerning the disposition of proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.306. 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 terms of an APO is a sanctionable violation. This notice is in accordance with sections 751(b) and 777(i)(1) of the Act, and section 351.216(e) of the Department's regulations. Dated: June 24, 2005. Joseph A. Spetrini, Acting Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. E5-3597 Filed 7-7-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A-351-602, A-583-605, A-588-602, A-549-807, A-570-814] Certain Carbon Steel Butt-Weld Pipe Fittings from Brazil, Taiwan, Japan, Thailand, and the People's Republic of China; Final Results of the Expedited Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: On December 1, 2004, the Department of Commerce (“the Department”) initiated sunset reviews of the antidumping duty orders on certain carbon steel butt-weld pipe fittings (“pipe fittings”) from Brazil, Taiwan, Japan, Thailand, and the People's Republic of China pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (“the Act”). On the basis of a notice of intent to participate and adequate substantive responses filed on behalf of domestic interested parties and inadequate response from respondent interested parties, the Department conducted expedited (120-day) sunset reviews. As a result of these sunset reviews, the Department finds that revocation of the antidumping duty orders would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping. The dumping margins are identified in the *Final Results of Review* section of this notice. EFFECTIVE DATE: July 8, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Hilary E. Sadler, Esq., Office of Policy for Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street & Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone:

(202)482-4340. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: On December 1, 2004, the Department published the notice of initiation of the second sunset reviews of the antidumping duty orders on pipe fittings from Brazil, Taiwan, Japan, Thailand, and the People's Republic of China pursuant to section 751(c) of the Act. *See Initiation of Five-Year (“Sunset”) Reviews* , 69 FR 69891 (December 1, 2004). The Department received the Notice of Intent to Participate from Trinity Industries, Inc. 1 (“Trinity”); Weldbend Corp. (“Weldbend”); Tubing Forgings of America, Inc.; and Mills Iron Works, Inc. (“TFA/Mills Iron”) (collectively “the domestic interested parties”), within the deadline specified in section 351.218(d)(1)(i) of the Department's Regulations (“Sunset Regulations”). The domestic interested parties claimed interested party status under section 771(9)(C) of the Act, as manufacturers of a domestic-like product in the United States. We received complete substantive responses from the domestic interested parties within the 30-day deadline specified in 19 CFR 351.218(d)(3)(i). We received no responses from the respondent interested parties. As a result, pursuant to section 751(c)(5)(A) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.218(e)(1)(ii)(C)(2), the Department conducted an expedited (120-day) sunset review of this order. 1 Ladish Co., Inc. was a petitioner in the investigation. Trinity acquired the assets of Ladish relating to the production of carbon steel butt-weld pipe fittings in 1997. See Notice of Intent to Participate from Trinity Industries (December 17, 2004). Scope of the Orders: The products covered by these orders are pipe fittings from Brazil, Taiwan, Japan, Thailand, and China. Pipe fittings from Brazil, Taiwan, and Japan are defined as carbon steel butt-weld pipe fittings, other than couplings, under 14 inches in diameter, whether finished or unfinished form, that have been formed in the shape of elbows, tees, reducer, caps, etc., and, if forged, have been advanced after forging. These advancements may include any one or more of the following: coining, heat treatment, shot blasting, grinding, die stamping or painting. Such merchandise was classifiable under Tariff Schedules of the United States Annotated (“TSUSA”) item number 610.8800. These imports are currently classifiable under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (“HTSUS”) item number 7307.93.30. Pipe fittings from Thailand and China are defined as carbon steel butt-weld pipe fittings, having an inside diameter of less than 14 inches, imported in either finished or unfinished form. These formed or forged pipe fittings are used to join section in piping systems where conditions require permanent, welded connections, as distinguished from fittings based on other fastening methods (e.g., threaded grooved, or bolted fittings). These imports are currently classifiable under the HTSUS item number 7307.93.30. The TSUSA and HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes. The written description remains dispositive as to the scope of the product coverage for each of the orders. Analysis of Comments Received All issues raised in these reviews are addressed in the “Issues and Decision Memorandum” (“Decision Memo”) from Edward Yang, Senior Director, China/NME Office, Import Administration, to Joseph A. Spetrini, Acting Assistant Secretary for Import Administration, dated June 29, 2005, which is hereby adopted by this notice. The issues discussed in the Decision Memo include the likelihood of continuation or recurrence of dumping and the magnitude of the margins likely to prevail if the orders were to be revoked. Parties can find a complete discussion of all issues raised in these reviews and the corresponding recommendations in this public memorandum which is on file in room B-099 of the main Commerce Building. In addition, a complete version of the Decision Memo can be accessed directly on the Web at http://ia.ita.doc.gov/frn, under the heading “July 2005.” The paper copy and electronic version of the Decision Memo are identical in content. Final Results of Reviews We determine that revocation of the antidumping duty orders on pipe fittings from Brazil, Taiwan, Japan, Thailand, and the People's Republic of China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping at the following weighted-average percentage margins: Manufacturers/Exporters/Producers Weighted Average Margin (percent) Brazil All Manufacturers/Producers/Exporters 52.25 Taiwan Rigid 6.84 C.M. 8.57 Gei Bay 87.30 Chup Hsin 87.30 All Others 49.46 Japan Awajoi Sangyo, K.K. 30.83 Nippon Benkan Kogyo, Ltd. Co. 65.81 All Others 62.79 Thailand Thai Benkan Company 52.60 TTU Industrial Corp., Ltd. 10.68 All Others 39.10 People's Republic of China China North Industries Corporation 154.72 Jilin Provincial Machinery & Equipment Import & Export Corp. 75.23 Liaoning Machinery & Equipment Import Export Corp. 134.79 Liaoning Metals & Minerals Import & Export Corp. 103.70 Shenyang Billiongold Pipe Fittings Co. Ltd. 110.39 Shandong Metals & Minerals Import & Export Corp. 35.06 Shenyang Machinery & Equipment Import & Export Corp; Lianoning Metals; Shenzhen Machinery Industry Corp.; and All Others 182.90 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 of the Department's regulations. 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, and 777(i)(1) of the Act. Dated: June 29, 2005. Joseph A. Spetrini, Acting Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. E5-3596 Filed 6-7-05; 8:45 am] Billing Code: 3510-DS-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A-489-501] Certain Welded Carbon Steel Pipe and Tube from Turkey: Notice of Initiation of Antidumping Duty New Shipper Review for the Period May 1, 2004, through April 30, 2005. AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. EFFECTIVE DATE: July 8, 2005.). SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (“the Department”) has received a request to conduct a new shipper review of the antidumping duty (“AD”) order on certain welded carbon steel pipe and tube from Turkey. In accordance with section 751(a)(2)(B) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (“the Act”), and 19 CFR 351.214, we are initiating an AD new shipper review for Tosçelik Profil ve Sac Endustrisi A.S. (“Tosçelik”), and its affiliated export trading company, Tosyali Dis Ticaret A.S. (“Tosyali”). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher Hargett, Lyman Armstrong, or Victoria Cho, at

(202)482-4161,

(202)482-3601, or

(202)482-5075, respectively; AD/CVD Operations, Office 3, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On May 31, 2005, the Department received a timely request from Tosçelik, in accordance with 19 CFR 351.214(b), for a new shipper review of the AD order on certain welded carbon steel pipe and tube from Turkey, which has a May anniversary month. 1 1 *See Antidumping Duty Order; Welded Carbon Steel Standard Pipe and Tube Products from Turkey* , 51 FR 17784 (May 15, 1986). As required by 19 CFR 351.214(b)(2)(i) and (iii)(A), Tosçelik certified that it did not export subject merchandise to the United States during the period of investigation (“POI”), and that it has never been affiliated with any exporter or producer which exported subject merchandise during the POI. 2 Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.214(b)(2)(iv), the company submitted documentation establishing the date on which it first shipped the subject merchandise to the United States, the date of entry of that first shipment, the volume of that and subsequent shipments, and the date of the first sale to an unaffiliated customer in the United States. 3 2 *See* submission from the Law Offices of David L. Simon on behalf of Tosçelik Profil ve Sac Endustrisi A.S. to the Department regarding Request for New Shipper Review, Case A-489-501, dated May 31, 2005. 3 *Id* . Initiation of Review In accordance with section 751(a)(2)(B) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.214, and based on information on the record, we are initiating an AD new shipper review for Tosçelik. We intend to issue the preliminary results of this new shipper review not later than 180 days after initiation of this review. We intend to issue final results of this review no later than 90 days after the date on which the preliminary results are issued. *See* 19 CFR 351.214(i). New Shipper Review Proceeding Period to be Reviewed Tosçelik 05/01/2004 - 04/30/2005 In accordance with section 751(a)(2)(B)(iii) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.214(e), we will instruct CBP to allow, at the option of the importer, the posting, until the completion of the review, of a single entry bond or security in lieu of a cash deposit for certain entries of the merchandise exported by Tosyali. We will apply the bonding option under 19 CFR 351.107(b)(1)(I) only to entries from Tosyali for which the respective producer under review is Tosçelik. Interested parties that need access to proprietary information in these new shipper reviews should submit applications for disclosure under administrative protective orders in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305 and 351.306. This initiation and notice are in accordance with section 751(a) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1675(a)) and 19 CFR 351.214(d). Interested parties that need access to proprietary information in this new shipper review should submit applications for disclosure under administrative protective orders in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305 and 351.306. This initiation and notice are in accordance with section 751(a) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.214(d). Dated: June 30, 2005. Joseph A. Spetrini, Acting Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. E5-3589 Filed 7-7-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration North American Free-Trade Agreement, Article 1904; NAFTA Panel Reviews; Completion of Panel Review AGENCY: NAFTA Secretariat, United States Section, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice of Completion of Panel Review of the final remand determination made by the U.S. International Trade Commission, in the matter of Certain Corrosion-Resistant Carbon Steel Flat Products from Canada, Secretariat File No. USA-CDA-2000-1904-11. SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Order of the Binational Panel dated May 20, 2005, affirming the final remand determination described above the panel review was completed on May 31, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Caratina L. Alston, United States Secretary, NAFTA Secretariat, Suite 2061, 14th and Constitution Avenue, Washington, DC 20230,

(202)482-5438. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On May 20, 2005, the Binational Panel issued an order which affirmed the final remand determination of the United States International Trade Commission

(ITC)concerning Certain Corrosion-Resistant Carbon Steel Flat Products from Canada. The Secretariat was instructed to issue a Notice of Completion of Panel Review on the 31st day following the issuance of the Notice of Final Panel Action, if no request for an Extraordinary Challenge was filed. No such request was filed. Therefore, on the basis of the Panel Order and Rule 80 of the *Article 1904 Panel Rules* , the Panel Review was completed and the panelists discharged from their duties effective May 20, 2005. Dated: July 1, 2005. Caratina L. Alston, United States Secretary, NAFTA Secretariat. [FR Doc. E5-3595 Filed 7-7-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-GT-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [I.D. 070505A] Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; General Provisions for Domestic Fisheries; Application for Exempted Fishing Permits AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; request for comments. SUMMARY: The Assistant Regional Administrator for Sustainable Fisheries, Northeast Region, NMFS (Assistant Regional Administrator) has made a preliminary determination that the subject Exempted Fishing Permit

(EFP)application contains all the required information and warrants further consideration. The Assistant Regional Administrator has also made a preliminary determination that the activities authorized under the EFP would be consistent with the goals and objectives of the Northeast

(NE)Multispecies Fishery Management Plan (FMP). However, further review and consultation may be necessary before a final determination is made to issue the EFP. Therefore, the Assistant Regional Administrator proposes to recommend that an EFP be issued to test gear modification to reduce bycatch in the NE multispecies fishery that would allow three commercial fishing vessels to conduct fishing operations that are otherwise restricted by the regulations governing the fisheries of the Northeastern United States. The EFP would allow for exemptions from the FMP as follows: The Gulf of Maine

(GOM)minimum mesh size requirements. Initially, the applicant requested an EFP to conduct research during May to July 15, 2005, and requested an exemption from the regulations pertaining to the GOM Rolling Closure Areas II and III at § 648.81(f)(1)(ii) and (iii), respectively. Due to an oversight, exemptions from GOM minimum mesh size requirements and from the GOM Rolling Closure Area IV (§ 648.81(f)(1)(iv)) were omitted from the May 16, 2005 **Federal Register** notice (70 FR 25814) announcing the EFP for the project. This revision proposes a GOM minimum mesh size exemption (the GOM Rolling Closure Area exemptions would no longer be necessary due to the timing of this action) and would extend the duration of the project to August 12, 2005. Regulations under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act require publication of this notification to provide interested parties the opportunity to comment on applications for proposed EFPs. DATES: Comments must be received on or before July 25, 2005. ADDRESSES: Written comments should be sent to Patricia A. Kurkul, Regional Administrator, NMFS, Northeast Regional Office, 1 Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930. Mark the outside of the envelope “Comments on the Manomet Rigid Mesh EFP Proposal Revision.” Comments may also be sent via fax to

(978)281-9135, or be submitted via e-mail to the following address: *da5-85r@noaa.gov* . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karen Tasker, Fishery Management Specialist, phone

(978)281-9273. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences submitted an application for an EFP on March 16, 2005. The primary goal of the research is to test the effectiveness of inserting a rigid mesh panel between the extension and the codend of a trawl net to reduce regulatory discards while targeting yellowtail flounder, winter flounder, summer flounder, American plaice, and cod in inshore GOM waters. The proposed rigid mesh panel would be 6.56 ft (2 m) in length and would be constructed of elongate meshes 2.36 inches (60 mm) wide and 7.87 inches (200 mm) long. This panel would be inserted between the extension and the codend of the net and would be the same diameter as the net. This project is proposed to occur in the Western GOM. The project would take place over 22 days from July 2005, to August 12, 2005, in two areas in the GOM waters, excluding the Western GOM Closure Area, as follows:

(1)The area from 43°10′ N. lat. to the Maine shoreline, and from 69°30′ W. long. to the Maine shoreline; and

(2)the area from 42°00′ N. lat. to 42°30′ N. lat., and from 70°00′ W. long. to the Massachusetts shoreline (approximately 70°40′ W. long.). Researchers have requested an exemption from the regulations establishing the minimum mesh size requirements because the net that they are proposing to use contains a panel of nonconforming mesh (neither diamond nor square in shape). Given that the overall area of the elongate mesh is larger than that of the square and diamond mesh, it is not anticipated that the panel would lead to the capture of a large number of undersized fish. Researchers would film the interior and exterior of the net to verify proper construction and to document species' reactions to the net. Once the proper construction of the net has been verified, researchers would use the remainder of the trials to test the potential for bycatch reduction of the experimental panel by conducting alternating tows using the net with the experimental panel and a conventional codend, following an A-B-B-A pattern, comparing the catches between the two codends. No more than 110 tows total for the three vessels combined would be performed during at-sea trials. Under the previously issued EFP, researchers were authorized to conduct similar research over 30 days of sea trials; however, they were able to conduct only 8 days of sea trials. The researchers anticipate that a total of 4,917 lb (2,230.3 kg) of fish, including 1,320 lb (598.7 kg) of cod, 550 lb (249.5 kg) of yellowtail flounder, 550 lb (249.5 kg) of winter flounder, and 550 lb (249.5 kg) of American plaice would be harvested throughout the course of the study. Other species that are anticipated to be caught are species of skates, smooth and spiny dogfish, sculpins, sea ravens, and sea robins. All legal-sized fish, within the possession limits, would be sold, with the proceeds going toward defraying the cost of vessel chartering fees. There would be no retention of undersized fish aboard the vessels and there is no anticipated impact on marine mammals or endangered species. The applicant may request minor modifications and extensions to the EFP throughout the year. EFP modifications and extensions may be granted without further notice if they are deemed essential to facilitate completion of the proposed research, and minimal enough so as not to change the scope or impact of the initially approved EFP request. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 *et seq.* Dated: July 5, 2005. Alan D. Risenhoover Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E5-3602 Filed 7-7-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-22-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [I.D. 070505C] Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; General Provisions for Domestic Fisheries; Application for Exempted Fishing Permit AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; request for comments. SUMMARY: The Administrator, Northeast Region, NMFS (Regional Administrator) has made a preliminary determination that the subject Exempted Fishing Permit

(EFP)application contains all the required information and warrants further consideration. The Regional Administrator has also made a preliminary determination that the activities authorized under the EFP would be consistent with the goals and objectives of the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Management Plan (FMP). However, further review and consultation may be necessary before a final determination is made to issue the EFP. Therefore, NMFS announces that the Regional Administrator proposes to issue an EFP that would allow one or more vessels to conduct fishing operations that are otherwise restricted by the regulations governing the fisheries of the Northeastern United States. The EFP would allow for exemptions from the Atlantic sea scallop possession and landings restrictions specified at 50 CFR 648.53(a). The experiment proposes to conduct underwater videotaping of sea turtle interactions with scallop dredge gear. The EFP would allow these exemptions for one or more commercial vessels for a total of 20 days of fishing. All experimental work would be monitored by Coonamessett Farm, Inc.,

(CFI)personnel. Regulations under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act require publication of this notification to provide interested parties the opportunity to comment on applications for proposed EFPs. DATES: Comments on this document must be received on or before July 25, 2005. ADDRESSES: Comments should be submitted by any of the following methods: • Mail: Patricia A. Kurkul, Regional Administrator, NMFS, Northeast Regional Office, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930. Mark the outside of the envelope, “Comments on CFI EFP Proposal for Sea Turtle/Scallop Dredge Interaction Study.” • Fax:

(978)281-9135. • E-mail: *DA5.89@noaa.gov* . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Don Frei, Fishery Management Specialist, phone: 978-281-9221, fax: 978-281-9135. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A request for an EFP was submitted by CFI on May 9, 2005, to conduct research work that is being funded through the Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC) for a study to collect underwater video to gather additional information about sea turtle behavior in and around scallop dredge gear equipped with a chain mat. The project would investigate sea turtle behavior around scallop dredges and in areas where scalloping has recently occurred. Researchers would try to attract sea turtles using viscera and fishing activity to observe turtle behavior relative to the scallop dredge. The commercial vessel involved in the project would fish one 13-ft (4 m) scallop dredge outfitted with self-contained video cameras; one camera would be mounted in a forward-looking position, while the other is mounted on the towing warp to look back at the dredge. Tows would be concentrated in one area doing short turnaround tows. The video cameras would also be lowered to examine the scallop dredge path along the bottom as well as the scallop viscera dumping location. The vessel would fish off the coast of New Jersey and the Delmarva Peninsula, where sea turtle interactions are likely. The researcher initially proposed to conduct this research during the period June 15 - October 31, 2005. The study would involve a maximum of 20 days of fishing, with at least six tows conducted each day. The total anticipated scallop catch would be 8,000 lb (3,629 kg), which would be landed and sold. It is anticipated that the catch would be taken in 120-150 tows. Previous research in this area has shown bycatch to be limited. It is expected that fish bycatch may consist of 5,000 lb (2,268 kg) of little skate, less than 50 lb (23 kg) of monkfish and approximately 300 lb (136 kg) of flatfish. All incidental catch would be returned to the sea. If there are interactions with sea turtles, the sea turtles would be handled in accordance with sea turtle resuscitation regulations at 50 CFR 223.206(d)(1). If any injured sea turtles are encountered, the researchers would arrange for transfer to authorized rehabilitation facilities. Observers from CFI would collect data on each trip. The possession and landing restrictions for commercial vessels fishing under the General Category scallop vessel permit allow such vessels to harvest and land up to 400 lb (181 kg) of scallops on each trip, with up to one landing per calendar day. In order to improve the success of the research project, CFI has requested an EFP to authorize the commercial vessels involved to land 400 lb (181 kg) for each day that they fish, without requiring the vessel to return to port every day to offload the scallop catch. This would enable the vessel to stay in the vicinity of sea turtles that are encountered. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 *et seq.* Dated: July 5, 2005. Alan D. Risenhoover Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E5-3611 Filed 7-7-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-22-S COMMITTEE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TEXTILE AGREEMENTS Determination Under the African Growth and Opportunity Act June 30, 2005. AGENCY: Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements

(CITA)ACTION: Directive to the Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection SUMMARY: The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements

(CITA)has determined that certain textile and apparel goods from Ethiopia shall be treated as “handloomed, handmade, or folklore articles” and qualify for preferential treatment under the African Growth and Opportunity Act. Imports of eligible products from Ethiopia with an appropriate visa will qualify for duty-free treatment. EFFECTIVE DATE: July 18, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anna Flaaten, International Trade Specialist, Office of Textiles and Apparel, U.S. Department of Commerce,

(202)482-3400. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The African Growth and Opportunity Act (Title I of the Trade and Development Act of 2000, Pub. L. No. 106-200)

(AGOA)provides preferential tariff treatment for imports of certain textile and apparel products of beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries, including hand-loomed, handmade, or folklore articles of a beneficiary country that are certified as such by the competent authority in the beneficiary country. In Executive Order 13191, the President authorized CITA to consult with beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries and to determine which, if any, particular textile and apparel goods shall be treated as being hand-loomed, handmade, or folklore articles. (66 FR 7272) In a letter to the Commissioner of Customs dated January 18, 2001, the United States Trade Representative directed Customs to require that importers provide an appropriate export visa from a beneficiary sub-Saharan African country to obtain preferential treatment under section 112(a) of the AGOA (66 FR 7837). The first digit of the visa number corresponds to one of nine groupings of textile and apparel products that are eligible for preferential tariff treatment. Grouping “9” is reserved for handmade, hand-loomed, or folklore articles. CITA has consulted with Ethiopian authorities and has determined that hand-loomed fabrics, hand-loomed articles (e.g., hand-loomed rugs, scarves, place mats, and tablecloths), handmade articles made from hand-loomed fabrics, and the folklore articles described in the annex to this notice, if produced in and exported from Ethiopia, are eligible for preferential tariff treatment under section 112(a) of the AGOA. In the letter published below, CITA directs the Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection to allow duty-free entry of such products under U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule subheading 9819.11.27 if accompanied by an appropriate AGOA visa in grouping “9”. James C. Leonard III, Chairman, Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements. Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements June 30, 2005. Commissioner, *Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, Washington, DC 20229.* Dear Commissioner: The Committee for the Implementation of Textiles Agreements (CITA), pursuant to Sections 112(a) of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Title I of Pub. L. No. 106-200)

(AGOA)and Executive Order 13191 of January 17, 2001, has determined, effective on July 18, 2005, that the following articles shall be treated as “handloomed, handmade, and folklore articles” under the AGOA:

(a)handloomed fabrics, handloomed articles (e.g., handloomed rugs, scarves, placemats, and tablecloths), and hand-made articles made from handloomed fabrics, if made in Ethiopia from fabric handloomed in Ethiopia; and

(b)the folklore articles described in the attached annex if made in Ethiopia. Such articles are eligible for duty-free treatment only if entered under subheading 9819.11.27 and accompanied by a properly completed visa for product grouping “9”, in accordance with the provisions of the Visa Arrangement between the Government of Ethiopia and the Government of the United States Concerning Textile and Apparel Articles Claiming Preferential Tariff Treatment under Section 112 of the Trade and Development Act of 2000. After additional consultations with Ethiopian authorities, CITA may determine that additional textile and apparel goods shall be treated as folklore articles. Sincerely, James C. Leonard III, *Chairman, Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements.* **ANNEX** CITA has determined that the following textile and apparel goods shall be treated as folklore articles for purposes of the AGOA if made in Ethiopia. Articles must be ornamented in characteristic Ethiopian or regional folk style. An article may not include modern features such as zippers, elastic, elasticized fabrics, or hook-and-pile fasteners (such as velcroc or similar holding fabric). An article may not incorporate patterns that are not traditional or historical to Ethiopia, such as airplanes, buses, cowboys, or cartoon characters and may not incorporate designs referencing holidays or festivals not common to traditional Ethiopian culture, such as Halloween and Thanksgiving. Typical Ethiopian designs may use, but are not limited to, geometric shapes and diamond-shaped or modified diamond-shaped crosses. **Eligible folklore articles:** **(a) Shema Borsa (Hand-woven bag/pouch)** Shema Borsas are made of relatively thick cotton hand-woven fabric on the exterior with or without an inside lining that is generally machine-woven fabric, and may be hand- or machine-stitched together. The Shema Borsas are typically 10 - 14 inches wide and 10 - 14 inches tall decorated with features including typical small geometrical diamond-shaped patterns, which can be woven into the fabric itself or ornamented with strips of woven silk in geometric shapes, braided silk appliqués, small shells, nuts, silver jewelry, beads, or fringe. The Shema Borsa may or may not have a fold over flap and have carrying strap(s) and may come with or without closures such as a small strip of decorative fabric looping around a shell, bead or nut. **(b) Sofa Trase Libse (cushion covers/pillow covers)** The Sofa Trase Libse is made of hand-woven material on the front face, often backed with machine made woven or non-woven fabric for support and machine-stitched together, typically 12 - 18 inches tall and wide. Sofa Trase Libses are decorated with typical geometric diamond-shaped designs, may be embroidered, and are slotted in the back as an opening or slotted with a closure of button(s). [FR Doc. E5-3590 Filed 7-7-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-S DEFENSE BASE CLOSURE AND REALIGNMENT COMMISSION Notice of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission—Open Meeting (Washington, DC) AGENCY: Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission. ACTION: Notice; Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission—Open Meeting (Washington, DC). SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission will hold an open meeting on July 18, 2005 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Hart Senate Office Building, Room 216, Constitution Avenue, Washington DC 20510. The delay of this change notice resulted from the short time-frame established by statute for the operations of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission. The Commission requests that the public consult the 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission Web site, *http://www.brac.gov* , for updates. The Commission will meet to receive comment from the Secretary of Defense on why certain base realignment and closure actions were not included among the actions recommended by the Secretary on May 13, 2005 *(http://www.brac.gov/docs/Principi-Rumsfeld.pdf)* , to hear testimony from the Comptroller General regarding the Government Accountability Office's analysis of the Department of Defense's 2005 selection process and recommendation for base closures and realignments (GAO-05-785, available at *http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d05785.pdf* ), and to hear testimony from the Commission on Review of Overseas Military Facility Structure of the United States (The Overseas Basing Commission) regarding that commission's Report to the President and Members of Congress (available at *http://obc.gov/* ). This meeting will be open to the public, subject to the availability of space. Sign language interpretation will be provided. DATES: July 18, 2005 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. ADDRESSES: Hart Senate Office Building, Room 216, Constitution Avenue, Washington DC 20510. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Please see the 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission Web site, *http://www.brac.gov.* The Commission invites the public to provide direct comment by sending an electronic message through the portal provided on the Commission's Web site or by mailing comments and supporting documents to the 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission, 2521 South Clark Street Suite 600, Arlington, Virginia 22202-3920. The Commission requests that public comments be directed toward matters bearing on the decision criteria described in *The Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990* , as amended, available on the Commission Web site. Sections 2912 through 2914 of that Act describe the criteria and many of the essential elements of the 2005 BRAC process. For questions regarding this announcement, contact Mr. Dan Cowhig, Deputy General Counsel and Designated Federal Officer, at the Commission's mailing address or by telephone at 703-699-2950 or 2708. Dated: July 5, 2005. Jeannette Owings-Ballard, Administrative Support Officer. [FR Doc. 05-13472 Filed 7-7-05; 8:45 am]

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