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BILLING CODE 8230-01-M DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration (A-357-814, A-570-865, A-533-820, A-560-812, A-834-806, A-485-806, A-791-809, A-583-835, A-549-817, A-823-811) Certain Hot-Rolled Carbon Steel Flat Products from Argentina, the People's Republic of China, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Romania, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, and Ukraine; Final Results of Expedited Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce.

SUMMARY: On August 1, 2006, pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the “Act”), the Department of Commerce (the “Department”) initiated sunset reviews of the antidumping duty orders on certain hot-rolled carbon steel flat products from Argentina, the People's Republic of China (“PRC”), India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Romania, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, and Ukraine (collectively, the “Orders”). The Department has conducted expedited sunset reviews of the Orders and has determined that revocation of the Orders would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping, in accordance with section 752(c) of the Act.

The dumping margins likely to prevail are identified in the “Final Results of Sunset Reviews” section of this notice. EFFECTIVE DATE: December 5, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Malcolm Burke

(202)482-3584, Office 4 (Argentina, the PRC, India, Indonesia, and Romania), Martha Douthit

(202)482-5050, Office 6 (Kazakhstan, South Africa and Ukraine), Deborah Scott

(202)482- 2657, Office 7 (Taiwan and Thailand), or Dana Mermelstein

(202)482-1391, Office 6, AD/CVD Operations, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street & Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: In August 2006, pursuant to section 751(c) of the Act, the Department published a notice of initiation of the sunset reviews of the Orders, among others. 1 The Department received notices of intent to participate from: United States Steel Corporation, Mittal Steel USA Inc., Nucor Corporation, Gallatin Steel Company, Steel Dynamics Inc., IPSCO Steel Inc., and United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union (“USW”), within the deadline specified in 19 CFR § 351.218(d)(1)(i). These parties claimed interested party status under sections 771(9)(C) or

(D)of the Act, as producers of a domestic like product, or as a union whose members are engaged in the production of a domestic like product. 1 *Initiation of Five-year (“Sunset”) Reviews* , 71 FR 43,443 (Aug. 1, 2006). The Department received complete substantive responses from the parties identified above, except for USW, within the deadline specified in 19 CFR § 351.218(d)(3)(i). The Department received no responses from respondent interested parties with respect to any of the Orders. As a result, pursuant to section 751(c)(3)(B) of the Act and 19 CFR § 351.218(e)(1)(ii) (C)(2), the Department has conducted expedited sunset reviews of the Orders. 2 2 *See* Letter to Mr. Robert Carpenter, Director, Office of Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, “Expedited and Full Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders Initiated in August 2006” (September 20, 2006). Scope of the Orders The products covered by the Orders are certain hot-rolled carbon steel flat products of a rectangular shape, of a width of 0.5 inch or greater, neither clad, plated, nor coated with metal and whether or not painted, varnished, or coated with plastics or other non-metallic substances, in coils (whether or not in successively superimposed layers), regardless of thickness, and in straight lengths, of a thickness of less than 4.75 mm and of a width measuring at least 10 times the thickness. Further particulars of the scopes of the Orders may be found in the following **Federal Register** notices as indicated for the country of production: for Argentina and South Africa, 3 the PRC, 4 India, 5 Indonesia, 6 Kazakhstan, 7 Romania, 8 Taiwan, 9 Thailand, 10 and Ukraine. 11 The merchandise is currently classified under the item numbers of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (“HTSUS”) listed in the respective **Federal Register** notices identified above. Although the HTSUS item numbers are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written descriptions of the scope of the Orders remain dispositive. 3 *Notice of Antidumping Duty Orders: Certain Hot-Rolled Carbon Steel Flat Products From Argentina and the Republic of South Africa* , 66 FR 48,242 (Sept. 19, 2001). 4 *Notice of Antidumping Duty Order: Certain Hot-Rolled Carbon Steel Flat Products From the People's Republic of China* , 66 FR 59,561 (Nov. 29, 2001). 5 *Notice of Amended Final Antidumping Duty Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Antidumping Duty Order: Certain Hot-Rolled Carbon Steel Flat Products From India* , 66 FR 60,194 (Dec. 3, 2001). 6 A *ntidumping Duty Order: Certain Hot-Rolled Carbon Steel Flat Products From Indonesia* , 66 FR 60,192 (Dec. 3, 2001). 7 *Antidumping Duty Order: Certain Hot-Rolled Carbon Steel Flat Products From Kazakhstan* , 66 FR 58,435 (Nov. 21, 2001). 8 *Notice of Amended Final Antidumping Duty Determination and Antidumping Duty Order: Certain Hot-Rolled Carbon Steel Flat Products From Romania* , 66 FR 59,566 (Nov. 29, 2001). 9 *Notice of Antidumping Duty Order; Certain Hot- Rolled Carbon Steel Flat Products From Taiwan* , 66 FR 59,563 (Nov. 29, 2001). 10 *Notice of Antidumping Duty Order; Certain Hot-Rolled Carbon Steel Flat Products From Thailand* , 66 FR 59,562 (Nov. 29, 2001). 11 *Antidumping Duty Order: Certain Hot-Rolled Carbon Steel Flat Products From Ukraine* , 66 FR 59,559 (Nov. 29, 2001). Analysis of Comments Received All issues raised in these reviews are addressed in the “Issues and Decision Memorandum for the Final Results of the Expedited Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders on Certain Hot-Rolled Carbon Steel Flat Products from Argentina, the People's Republic of China, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Romania, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, and Ukraine, from Stephen J. Claeys, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import Administration, to David M. Spooner Assistant Secretary for Import Administration, dated concurrently herewith (the “Decision Memorandum”), which is hereby adopted by this notice. A complete discussion of all issues raised in these reviews, including the likelihood of continuation or recurrence of dumping and the magnitude of the margins likely to prevail if the Orders were revoked, and the corresponding recommendations, may be found in the Decision Memorandum on file in Room B-099 of the Department of Commerce building. In addition, the Decision Memorandum may be viewed via the internet at *http://ia.ita.doc.gov/frn* . Final Results of Sunset Reviews We determine that revocation of the Orders would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping at the following weighted-average percentage margins: Country Producer/Exporter Weighted Average Margin Argentina Siderar SAIC 44.59%% All others 40.60%% PRC Angang Group International Trade Co. Ltd., New Iron & Steel Co., Ltd., and Angang GroupHong Kong Co., Ltd. 31.09%% Shanghai Baosteel Group Corporation, Baoshan Iron & Steel Co., Ltd., and Baosteel Group International Trade Corporation 12.39%% Benxi Iron & Steel Group International Economic & Trade Co., Ltd., Bengang Steel Plates Co., Ltd., and Benxi Iron & Steel Group Co., Ltd. 57.19%% Panzhihua Iron and Steel (Group) Co. 65.59%% Wuhan Iron and Steel Group Corporation 65.59%%, PRC-wide 90.83%% India Ispat Industries Ltd. 44.40%% Essar Steel Ltd. 36.53%% All others 38.72%% Indonesia PT Krakatau Steel Corporation 47.86%% All others 47.86%% Kazakhstan Ispat Karmet 243.46%% All others 243.46%% Romania Sidex, S.A., Sidex Trading SRL, and Sidex International Plc. 16.34%% Metalexportimport S.A. 18.04%% Metanef S.A. 21.59%% Metagrimex Business Group S.A. 16.29%% All others 88.62%% South Africa Highveld Steel and Vanadium Corporation Limited 9.28%% Iscor Limited/Saldanha Steel Limited 9.28%% All others 9.28%% Taiwan An Feng Steel Co., Ltd 29.14%% China Steel Corporation/Yieh Loong 29.14%% All others 20.28%% Thailand Siam Strip Mill Public Co., Ltd. 20.30%% All others 4.44%% Ukraine All others 90.33%% In accordance with section 752(c)(3) of the Act, we will notify the International Trade Commission of the final results of these expedited sunset reviews. This notice also serves as the only reminder to parties subject to administrative protective orders (“APO”) of their responsibility concerning the return or destruction of proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR § 351.305. Timely notification of the return or destruction of APO materials or conversion to judicial protective orders is hereby requested. Failure to comply with the regulations and terms of an APO is a sanctionable violation. This notice is published in accordance with sections 751(c), 752(c), and 777(i)(1) of the Act. Dated: November 28, 2006. David M. Spooner, Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. E6-20553 Filed 12-4-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration A-570-905 Postponement of Preliminary Determination of Antidumping Duty Investigation: Certain Polyester Staple Fiber from the People's Republic of China AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. EFFECTIVE DATE: December 5, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Holton or Paul Walker, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone:

(202)482-1324 or

(202)482-0413, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Postponement of Preliminary Determination On July 13, 2006, the Department of Commerce (“Department”) initiated the antidumping duty investigation of certain polyester staple fiber from the People's Republic of China. *See Initiation of Antidumping Duty Investigation: Certain Polyester Staple Fiber from the People's Republic of China* , 71 FR 41201 (July 20, 2006) (“ *Initiation Notice* ”). The Initiation Notice stated that the Department would make its preliminary determination for this antidumping duty investigation no later than 140 days after the date of issuance of the initiation ( *i.e.* , November 30, 2006). We have determined that this investigation is extraordinarily complicated within the meaning of section 733(c)(1)(B)(i) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (“the Act”). On November 16, 2006, the Department notified parties to the investigation that it intended to postpone the preliminary determination for reasons provided in this notice. *See* Memorandum to the file, from Michael Holton, *Postponement of Preliminary Determination of Antidumping Duty Investigation: Certain Polyester Staple Fiber from the People's Republic of China* , dated November 16, 2006. Specifically, we find that the Department requires additional time to gather more information from all the mandatory respondents regarding market-economy inputs, affiliations, establishing the proper date of sale and the allocation methodology used to report certain factors of production. In addition, the Department also requires additional time to evaluate the separate-rate applications. Therefore, it is the Department's decision to postpone the current preliminary determination so that all of the issues currently under investigation at this time can be addressed in the most complete manner possible. For the reasons identified above, we are postponing the preliminary determination under section 733(c)(1)(B) of the Act by fifteen days to December 15, 2006. The deadline for the final determination will continue to be 75 days after the date of the preliminary determination. This notice is issued and published pursuant to sections 733(c)(2) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.205(f)(1). Dated: November 28, 2006. David M. Spooner, Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. E6-20566 Filed 12-4-06; 8:45 am] Billing Code: 3510-DS-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration A-823-810 Solid Agricultural Grade Ammonium Nitrate from Ukraine; Final Results of the Expedited Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: On August 1, 2006, the Department of Commerce (“Department”) initiated a sunset review of the antidumping duty order on solid agricultural grade ammonium nitrate from Ukraine 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 a complete substantive response filed on behalf of the domestic interested parties and an inadequate response from respondent interested parties, the Department conducted an expedited sunset review of the antidumping duty order pursuant to section 751(c)(3)(B) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.218(e)(1)(ii)(B). As a result of this sunset review, the Department finds that revocation of the order would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping at the levels indicated in the “Final Results of Review” section of this notice. EFFECTIVE DATE: December 5, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Audrey Twyman, Damian Felton, or Brandon Farlander, AD/CVD Operations, Office 1, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street & Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone:

(202)482-3534,

(202)482-0133, and

(202)482-0182, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On August 1, 2006, the Department initiated a sunset review of the antidumping duty order on solid agricultural grade ammonium nitrate (“ammonium nitrate”) from Ukraine pursuant to section 751(c) of the Act. *See Initiation of Five-year (Sunset) Reviews* , 71 FR 43443 (August 1, 2006) (“ *Notice of Initiation* ”). The Department received a notice of intent to participate from the following domestic parties: the Committee for Fair Ammonium Nitrate Trade (“COFANT”) and its individual producer members, El Dorado Chemical Company and Terra Industries, Inc. (also known as “domestic interested parties”) within the deadline specified in 19 CFR 351.218(d)(1)(I). COFANT claims interested party status under section 771(9)(C) of the Act as domestic manufacturers of ammonium nitrate for its members. The Department received a complete substantive response collectively from the domestic interested parties within the 30-day deadline specified in 19 CFR 351.218(d)(3)(i). The Department also received a substantive response from respondent interested party, Open Joint Stock Company “Azot,” within the deadline specified in 19 CFR 351.218(d)(3)(i). On September 7, 2006, the domestic interested parties submitted a rebuttal to Azot's substantive response. On September 20, 2006, the Department determined that the respondent interested party did not account for more than 50 percent of exports by volume of the subject merchandise, because it reported that it had no exports during the 2001-2005 sunset review period. Therefore, the Department concluded that the respondent interested party did not submit an adequate response to the Department's *Notice of Initiation. See* Memorandum to Susan H. Kuhbach entitled, “Adequacy Determination in Antidumping Duty Sunset Review of Solid Agricultural Grade Ammonium Nitrate from Ukraine,” (September 20, 2006). On October 10, 2006, the domestic interested parties submitted comments supporting the Department's adequacy determination. Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.218(e)(1)(ii)(C)(2), the Department has conducted an expedited sunset review of this antidumping duty order. Scope of the Order The merchandise covered by this order are solid, fertilizer grade ammonium nitrate (“ammonium nitrate” or “subject merchandise”) products, whether prilled, granular or in other solid form, with or without additives or coating, and with a bulk density equal to or greater than 53 pounds per cubic foot. Specifically excluded from this scope is solid ammonium nitrate with a bulk density less than 53 pounds per cubic foot (commonly referred to as industrial or explosive grade ammonium nitrate). The merchandise subject to this investigation is classified in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (“HTSUS”) at subheading 3102.30.00.00. HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes. The written description of the scope of the order is dispositive. Analysis of Comments Received All issues raised in these reviews are addressed in the “Issues and Decision Memorandum for the Expedited Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order on Solid Agricultural Grade Ammonium Nitrate from Ukraine; Final Results” (“Decision Memo”) from Stephen J. Claeys, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import Administration, to David M. Spooner, Assistant Secretary for Import Administration (November 29, 2006), 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 order 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 Department building. In addition, a complete version of the Decision Memo can be accessed directly on the Web at *http://ia.ita.doc.gov/frn.* The paper copy and electronic version of the Decision Memo are identical in content. Final Results of Review The Department determines that revocation of the antidumping duty order on ammonium nitrate from Ukraine would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping at the rates listed below: Producers/Exporters Margin (percent) J.S.C. “Concern” Stirol 156.29 All Others rate 1 156.29 1 As of February 1, 2006, Ukraine graduated to market economy status ( *see Final Results of Inquiry Into Ukraine's Status as a Non-Market Economy Country* , February 24, 2006 (71 FR 9520)). As a result, the Ukraine-wide rate is now the All Others rate. *See Certain Cut-to-Length Carbon Steel Plate from Romania: Notice of Final Results and Final Partial Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review* , 71 FR 12651 (March 15, 2005) and accompanying Issues and Decision Memorandum at Comment 2. Notification regarding Administrative Protective Order This notice also serves as the only reminder to parties subject to administrative protective order (“APO”) of their responsibility concerning the return or destruction of proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305. Timely notification of the return or destruction of APO materials or conversion to judicial protective order is hereby requested. Failure to comply with the regulations and terms of an APO is a violation which is subject to sanction. We are issuing and publishing the results and notice in accordance with sections 751(c), 752(c), and 777(i)(1) of the Act. Dated: November 29, 2006. Joseph A. Spetrini, Acting Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. E6-20551 Filed 12-4-06; 8:45 am] Billing Code: 3510-DS-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration A-822-804, A-570-860, A-560-811, A-841-804, A-455-803, A-580-844 Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bars from Moldova, the People's Republic of China, South Korea, Indonesia, Poland, and Belarus; Final Results of the Expedited Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: On August 1, 2006, the Department of Commerce (“the Department”) initiated sunset reviews of the antidumping duty orders on steel concrete reinforcing bars from Moldova, the People's Republic of China, South Korea, Indonesia, Poland, and Belarus pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (“the Act”). The Department has conducted expedited (120-day) sunset reviews for these orders pursuant to 19 CFR 351.218(e)(1)(ii)(C)(2). 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. EFFECTIVE DATE: December 5, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Audrey Twyman, Damian Felton, or Brandon Farlander, AD/CVD Operations, Office 1, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street & Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone:

(202)482-3534,

(202)482-0133, and

(202)482-4136, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On August 1, 2006, the Department published the notice of initiation of the sunset reviews of the antidumping duty orders on steel concrete reinforcing bars (“rebar”) from Moldova, the People's Republic of China (“PRC”), South Korea, Indonesia, Poland, and Belarus pursuant to section 751(c) of the Act. *See Initiation of Five-year (“Sunset”) Reviews* , 71 FR 43443 (August 1, 2006) (“ *Notice of Initiation* ”). On August 11, 2006, the Department received a notice of intent to participate from the following domestic parties: the Rebar Trade Action Coalition and its individual producer members, Nucor Corporation, CMC Steel Group, and Gerdau Ameristeel, as well as domestic producers TAMCO Steel and Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. (“Schnitzer”) (collectively “domestic interested parties”), within the deadline specified in 19 CFR 351.218(d)(1)(i). The companies claimed interested party status under section 771(9)(C) of the Act, as manufacturers of a domestic-like product in the United States. On August 31, 2006, the Department received a complete substantive response to the notice of initiation from the domestic interested parties within the 30-day deadline specified in 19 CFR 351.218(d)(3)(i). In this response, Cascade Steel Rolling Mills, Inc. (“Cascade”) was substituted for Schnitzer as a domestic interested party. Cascade is a wholly owned subsidiary of Schnitzer. Also, Steel Dynamics, Inc. (“SDI”) was added as a domestic producer. Because SDI did not file a notice of intent to participate in this review, it is not eligible to file a substantive response. *See* 19 CFR 351.218(d)(iii)(A). Therefore, the domestic interested parties are now the Rebar Trade Action Coalition and its individual producer members, Nucor Corporation, CMC Steel Group, and Gerdau Ameristeel, as well as TAMCO Steel, and Cascade. We received no responses from respondent interested parties with respect to any of the orders covered by these sunset reviews except Moldova. On August 31, 2006, the Department received a substantive response from respondent interested party, JSCC Moldova Steel Works, which was within the deadline specified in 19 CFR 351.218(d)(3)(i). On September 20, 2006, the Department determined that JSCC Moldova Steel Works did not account for more than 50 percent of exports by volume of the subject merchandise, because it reported that it had no exports during the 2001-2005 sunset review period. Therefore, the Department found that JSCC Moldova Steel Works did not submit an adequate substantive response to the Department's *Notice of Initiation* . *See* Memorandum to Susan H. Kuhbach entitled, “Adequacy Determination in Antidumping Duty Sunset Review of Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bars from Moldova,” (September 20, 2006). As a result of an inadequate response from Moldova and no substantive response from the PRC, South Korea, Indonesia, Belarus, and Poland, pursuant to 19 CFR 351.218(e)(1)(ii)(C)(2), the Department conducted an expedited (120-day) sunset review of these orders. Scope of the Orders The product covered by these orders is all steel concrete reinforcing bars sold in straight lengths, currently classifiable in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (“HTSUS”) under item numbers 7214.20.00, 7228.30.8050, 7222.11.0050, 7222.30.0000, 7228.60.6000, 7228.20.1000, or any other tariff item number. Specifically excluded are plain rounds ( *i.e.* , non-deformed or smooth bars) and rebar that has been further processed through bending or coating. HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes. The written description of the scope of the order is dispositive. Analysis of Comments Received All issues raised in these reviews are addressed in the “Issues and Decision Memorandum for the Expedited Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders on Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bars from Moldova, the People's Republic of China, South Korea, Indonesia, Poland, and Belarus; Final Results” from Stephen J. Claeys, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import Administration, to David M. Spooner, Assistant Secretary for Import Administration (November 29, 2006), which is hereby adopted by this notice (“Decision Memo”). 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 Department building. In addition, a complete version of the Decision Memo can be accessed directly on the Web at *http://ia.ita.doc.gov/frn* . 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 rebar from Moldova, the PRC, South Korea, Indonesia, Poland, and Belarus 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) *Moldova* Moldova-Wide Rate 232.86 *PRC* Laiwu Steel Group 133.00 PRC-Wide Rate 133.00 *South Korea* Dongkuk Steel Mill Co., Ltd./Korea Iron & Steel Co., Ltd. 22.89 Hanbo Iron & Steel Co., Ltd. 102.28 All Others 22.89 *Indonesia* PT Gunung Gahapi Sakti 71.01 PT Bhirma Steel 71.01 Krakatau Wajatama 71.01 PT Jakarta Steel Perdana Industri 71.01 PT Hanil Jaya Metal Works 71.01 PT Pulogadung Steel 71.01 PT Jakarta Cakra Tunggal 71.01 PT The Master Steel Manufacturing Co. 71.01 All Others 60.46 *Poland* Stalexport 52.07 All Others 47.13 *Belarus* Belarus-Wide Rate 114.53 This notice also serves as the only reminder to parties subject to administrative protective orders (“APO”) of their responsibility concerning the return or destruction of proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305. Timely notification of the return or destruction of APO materials or conversion to judicial protective orders is hereby requested. Failure to comply with the regulations and terms of an APO is a violation which is subject to sanction. We are issuing and publishing the results and notice in accordance with sections 751(c), 752(c), and 777(i)(1) of the Act. Dated: November 29, 2006. Joseph A. Spetrini, Acting Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. E6-20549 Filed 12-4-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Institute of Standards and Technology Jointly Owned Invention Available for Licensing AGENCY: National Institute of Standards and Technology, Commerce ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The invention listed below is jointly owned by the U.S. Government, as represented by the Department of Commerce, and Cree Inc. The Department of Commerce's interest in the invention is available for licensing, in accordance with 35 U.S.C. 207 and 37 CFR part 404 to achieve expeditious commercialization of results of federally funded research and development. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Technical and licensing information on this invention may be obtained by writing to: National Institute of Standards and Technology, Office of Technology Partnerships, Attn: Mary Clague, Building 222, Room A155, Gaithersburg, MD 20899. Information is also available via telephone: 301-975-4188, fax 301-869-2751, or e-mail: *mary.clague@nist.gov.* Any request for information should include the NIST Docket number or Patent number and title for the invention as indicated below. The invention available for licensing is: [DOCKET NUMBER 06-008US] *Title:* Power Switching Semiconductor Devices Including Rectifying Junction-Shunts. *Abstract:* A semiconductor device includes a drift layer having a first conductivity type and a body region adjacent the drift layer. The body region has a second conductivity type opposite the first conductivity type and forms a p-n junction with the drift layer. The device further includes a contactor region in the body region and having the first conductivity type, and a shunt channel region extending through the body region from the contactor region to the drift layer. The shunt channel region has the first conductivity type. The device further includes a first terminal in electrical contact with the body region and the contactor region, and a second terminal in electrical contact with the drift layer. The shunt channel region has a length, thickness and doping concentration selected that:

(1)The shunt channel region is fully depleted when zero voltage is applied across the first and second terminals,

(2)the shunt channel becomes conductive at voltages less than the built-in potential of the drift layer to body region p-n junction, and/or

(3)the shunt channel is not conductive for voltages that reverse biase the p-n junction between the drift region and the body region. Dated: November 29, 2006. James E. Hill, Acting Deputy Director. [FR Doc. E6-20582 Filed 12-4-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-13-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Fisheries Certificate of Origin AGENCY: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). ACTION: Notice. 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 proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before February 5, 2007. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th and 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 William G. Jacobson, 562-980-4035 or *Bill.Jacobson@noaa.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract The information required by the International Dolphin Conservation Program Act, amendment to the Marine Mammal Protection Act, is needed: To document the dolphin-safe status of tuna import shipments; to verify that import shipments of fish were not harvested by large scale, high seas driftnets; and to verify that imported tuna was not harvested by an embargoed nation or one that is otherwise prohibited from exporting tuna to the United States. Forms are submitted by importers and processors. II. Method of Collection Forms may be submitted by mail or electronically. III. Data *OMB Number:* 0648-0335. *Form Number:* NOAA Form 370. *Type of Review:* Regular submission. *Affected Public:* Business or other for-profits organizations. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 350. *Estimated Time Per Response:* 20 minutes. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 3,663. *Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public:* $3,397. 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 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: November 30, 2006. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E6-20513 Filed 12-4-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-22-P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [DOD-2006-0S-0216] Limitations on Terms of Consumer Credit Extended to Service Members and Dependents AGENCY: Department of Defense (DOD). ACTION: Notice with request for comments. SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is preparing to draft new consumer protection rules. Public Law 109-364, the John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007, § 670, “Limitations on Terms of Consumer Credit Extended to Service Members and Dependents,” (October 17, 2006), created 10 U.S.C. 987 and requires the Secretary of Defense to prescribe regulations to implement the protections covered by the law. The Department of Defense views this requirement as an opportunity to ensure the protections included in the statute do not create unintended limitations on Service members and their families obtaining favorable credit products. Submitted comments and recommendations will be carefully considered as the regulation is being drafted. An opportunity to review the proposed regulation will be provided during a subsequent period for public comment. DATES: Comments must be received no later than February 5, 2007. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number and or RIN number and title, by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: *http://www.regulations.gov* . Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Mail: Federal Docket Management System Office, 1160 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1160. *Instructions:* All submissions received must include the agency name and docket number or Regulatory Information Number

(RIN)for this **Federal Register** document. The general policy for comments and other submissions from members of the public is to make these submissions available for public viewing on the Internet at *http://regulations.gov* as they are received without change, including any personal identifiers or contact information. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. George Schaefer,

(703)588-0876. Dated: November 29, 2006. L.M. Bynum, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, DoD. [FR Doc. 06-9518 Filed 12-4-06; 8:45 am]

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