Notices. Extension of a currently approved collection; Request for Comments

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BILLING CODE 6350-01-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request DOC will submit to the Office of Management and Budget

(OMB)for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). *Agency:* U.S. Census Bureau. *Title:* Construction Progress Reporting Surveys. *Form Number(s):* C-700, Private Construction Projects; C-700 (SL), State and Local Governments Projects; C-700 (R), Multi-Family Residential Projects. *Agency Approval Number:* 0607-0153. *Type of Request:* Extension of a currently approved collection. *Burden:* 50,700 hours. *Number of Respondents:* 19,500. *Average Hours Per Response:* 15 minutes for mailed responses; 5 minutes for telephone responses. *Needs and Uses:* The U.S. Census Bureau is requesting an extension of a currently approved collection for forms C-700, Private Construction Projects; C- 700 (R), Multi-Family Residential Projects; and C-700 (SL), State and Local Governments Projects. These forms are used to conduct the Construction Progress Reporting Surveys

(CPRS)to collect information on the dollar value of construction put in place on building projects under construction by private companies or individuals, private multi-family residential buildings, and on building projects under construction by state and local governments. The Census Bureau uses the information collected on these forms to publish estimates of the monthly value of construction put in place:

(1)For nonresidential projects owned by private companies or individuals;

(2)for projects owned by state and local agencies; and

(3)for multi-family residential building projects owned by private companies or individuals. Statistics from CPRS become part of the monthly “Value of Construction Put in Place” series that is used extensively by the Federal Government in making policy decisions and become part of the gross domestic product (GDP). The private sector uses the statistics for market analysis and other research. Construction now accounts for more than eight percent of GDP. The C-700 is used to collect data on industrial and manufacturing plants, office buildings, retail buildings, service establishments, religious buildings, schools, universities, hospitals, clinics, and miscellaneous buildings. The C-700

(SL)is used to collect data on public schools, courthouses, prisons, hospitals, civic centers, highways, bridges, sewer systems, and water systems. The C-700

(R)is used to collect data on residential buildings and apartment projects with two or more housing units. Published statistics are used by all levels of government to evaluate economic policy, to measure progress toward national goals, to make policy decisions, and to formulate legislation. For example, Bureau of Economic Analysis

(BEA)staff use data to develop the construction components of gross private domestic investment in the gross domestic product. The Federal Reserve Board and the Department of the Treasury use the value in place data to predict the gross domestic product, which is presented to the Board of Governors and has an impact on monetary policy. Private businesses and trade organizations use the data for estimating the demand for building materials and to schedule production, distribution and sales efforts. *Frequency:* Monthly. *Respondent's Obligation:* Voluntary. *Legal Authority:* Title 13 U.S.C. 182. *OMB Desk Officer:* Brian Harris-Kojetin,

(202)395-7314. Copies of the above information collection proposal can be obtained by calling or writing Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer,

(OMB)for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). *Agency:* U.S. Census Bureau. *Title:* 2007 Economic Census Covering the Manufacturing Sector. *Form Number(s):* MA-10000, MC-31000 thru MC-33000. *Agency Approval Number:* None. *Type of Request:* New collection. *Burden:* 833,100 hours in FY 2008. *Number of Respondents:* 205,000. *Average Hours Per Response:* 4 hours and 4 minutes. *Needs and Uses:* The 2007 Economic Census Covering the Manufacturing Sector will use a mail canvass, supplemented by data from federal administrative records, to measure the economic activity of approximately 345,000 establishments classified in the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). The manufacturing sector comprises establishments engaged in the mechanical, physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products. The assembling of component parts of manufactured products is considered manufacturing, except in cases where the activity is appropriately classified in Sector 23, Construction. The economic census will produce basic statistics by industry for number of establishments, payroll, employment, value of shipments, value added, capital expenditures, depreciation, materials consumed, selected purchased services, electric energy used and inventories held. This information collection is part of the 2007 Economic Census, which is required by law under Title 13, United States Code (U.S.C.). The economic census is the primary source of facts about the structure and functioning of the Nation's economy and features unique industry and geographic detail. Economic census statistics serve as part of the framework for the national accounts and provide essential information for government, business, and the general public. The Federal Government ( *i.e.* , Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)) uses information from the economic census as an important part of the framework for the national income and product accounts, input-output tables, economic indexes, and other composite measures that serve as the factual basis for economic policy-making, planning, and program administration. Further, the census provides sampling frames and benchmarks for current surveys which track short-term economic trends, serve as economic indicators, and contribute critical source data for current estimates of the gross domestic product. State and local governments rely on the economic census as a unique source of comprehensive economic statistics for small geographic areas for use in policy-making, planning, and program administration. Finally, industry, business, academia, and the general public use information from the economic census for evaluating markets, preparing business plans, making business decisions, developing economic models and forecasts, conducting economic research, and establishing benchmarks for their own sample surveys. If the economic census was not conducted, the Federal Government would lose vital source data and benchmarks for the national accounts, input-output tables, and other composite measures of economic activity, causing a substantial degradation in the quality of these important statistics. Further, the government would lose critical benchmarks for current sample-based economic surveys and an essential source of detailed, comprehensive economic information for use in policy-making, planning, and program administration. *Affected Public:* Business or other for-profit organizations. *Frequency:* One time. *Respondent's Obligation:* Mandatory. *Legal Authority:* Title 13 U.S.C. 131 & 224. *OMB Desk Officer:* Brian Harris-Kojetin,

(202)395-7314. Copies of the above information collection proposal can be obtained by calling or writing Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer,

(OMB)for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). *Agency:* U.S. Census Bureau. *Title:* 2007 Economic Census Covering the Mining Sector. *Form Number(s):* MI-21101, MI-21102, MI-21171, MI-21201, MI-21202, MI-21203, MI-21204, MI-21205, MI-21206, MI-21207, MI-21208, MI-21209, MI-21210, MI-21211, MI-21271, MI-21301, MI-21302, MI-21351, MI-21352. *Agency Approval Number:* None. *Type of Request:* New collection. *Burden:* 63,540 hours in FY 2008. *Number of Respondents:* 15,000. *Average Hours Per Response:* 4 hours and 15 minutes. *Needs and Uses:* The 2007 Economic Census covering the Mining Sector will use a mail canvass, supplemented by data from federal administrative records, to measure the economic activity of approximately 25,000 mining establishments classified in the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). The mining sector of the economic census distinguishes two basic activities: Mine operation and mining support activities. The economic census will produce basic statistics for number of establishments, shipments, payroll, employment, detailed supplies and fuels consumed, depreciable assets, inventories, and capital expenditures. It also will yield a variety of subject statistics, including shipments by product line, type of operation, size of establishments and other industry-specific measures. This information collection is part of the 2007 Economic Census, which is required by law under Title 13, United States Code (U.S.C.). The economic census is the primary source of facts about the structure and functioning of the Nation's economy and features unique industry and geographic detail. Economic census statistics serve as part of the framework for the national accounts and provides essential information for government, industry, business, and the general public. The Federal Government uses information from the economic census as an important part of the framework for the national accounts, input-output measures, key economic indexes, and other estimates that serve as the factual basis for economic policy-making, planning, and program administration. State and local governments rely on the economic census as a unique source of comprehensive economic statistics for small geographical areas for use in policy-making, planning, and program administration. Finally, industry, business, and the general public use data from the economic census for economic forecasts, market research, benchmarks for their own sample-based surveys, and business and financial decision making. If the economic census was not conducted, the Federal Government would lose vital source data and benchmarks for the national accounts, input-output tables, and other composite measures of economic activity, causing substantial degradation in the quality of these important statistics. Further, the government would lose critical benchmarks for current, sample-based economic surveys and an essential source of detailed, comprehensive economic information for use in policy-making and program administration. *Affected Public:* Business or other for-profit organizations. *Frequency:* One time. *Respondent's Obligation:* Mandatory. *Legal Authority:* Title 13 U.S.C., 131 & 224. *OMB Desk Officer:* Brian Harris-Kojetin,

(202)395-7314. Copies of the above information collection proposal can be obtained by calling or writing Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer,

(202)482-0266, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at *dHynek@doc.gov* ). Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to Brian Harris-Kojetin, OMB Desk Officer either by fax (202-395-7245) or e-mail ( *bharrisk@omb.eop.gov* ). Dated: February 27, 2007. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E7-3735 Filed 3-2-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-07-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Bureau of Industry and Security Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements Under the Wassenaar Arrangement ACTION: Extension of a currently approved collection; Request for Comments. 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, Pub. L. 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before May 4, 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(s) and instructions should be directed to Larry Hall, BIS ICB Liaison, Department of Commerce, Room 6622, 14th & Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract This collection of information is required semi-annually from all exporters of certain items specified in § 743.1 of the Export Administration Regulations controlled for national security reasons on the Commerce Control List and exported under certain License Exceptions. II. Method of Collection Submitted on forms or electronically. III. Data *OMB Number:* 0694-0106. *Form Number:* None. *Type of Review:* Extension of a currently approved collection. *Affected Public:* Business or other for-profit organizations. *Estimated Number of Respondents:* 35. *Estimated Time Per Response:* 1 minute to 30 minutes. *Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:* 24. *Estimated Total Annual Cost:* No start-up capital expenditures. 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. In addition, the public is encouraged to provide suggestions on how to reduce and/or consolidate the current frequency of reporting. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information collection; they will also become a matter of public record. Dated: February 27, 2007. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E7-3734 Filed 3-2-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DT-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A-570-898] Chlorinated Isocyanurates from the People's Republic of China: Extension of Time Limit for Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. EFFECTIVE DATE: March 5, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Katharine Huang or Charles Riggle, AD/CVD Operations, Office 8, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14 th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone

(202)482-1271 or

(202)482-0650, respectively. Background On July 27, 2006, the Department of Commerce (the “Department”) published a notice of initiation of administrative review of the antidumping duty order on chlorinated isocyanurates from the People's Republic of China, covering the period December 16, 2004, through May 31, 2006. *See Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews and Request for Revocation in Part* , 71 FR 42626 (July 27, 2006). The preliminary results are currently due no later than March 2, 2007. Statutory Time Limits Section 751(a)(3)(A) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), requires the Department to make a preliminary determination within 245 days after the last day of the anniversary month of an order or finding for which a review is requested and a final determination within 120 days after the date on which the preliminary determination is published. However, if it is not practicable to complete the review within these time periods, section 751(a)(3)(A) of the Act allows the Department to extend the 245-day time limit for the preliminary determination to a maximum of 365 days and the time limit for the final determination to 180 days (or 300 days if the Department does not extend the time limit for the preliminary determination) from the date of publication of the preliminary determination. Extension of Time Limit for Preliminary Results of Review We determine that it is not practicable to complete the preliminary results of this review within the original time limit. Additional time is required to analyze complicated issues raised by the parties regarding possible affiliation. Therefore, the Department is extending the time limit for completion of the preliminary results by 60 days until no later than May 1, 2007. We intend to issue the final results no later than 120 days after the publication of the preliminary results notice. This extension is in accordance with section 751(a)(3)(A) of the Act. Dated: February 20, 2007. Stephen J. Claeys, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. E7-3791 Filed 3-2-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A-549-812] Furfuryl Alcohol from Thailand; Final Results of the Second Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order and Revocation of the Order AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (“the Department”) has conducted a full sunset review of the antidumping duty order on furfuryl alcohol from Thailand pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (“the Act”). As a result of this review, the Department finds that revocation of the antidumping duty order would not likely lead to the continuation or recurrence of dumping. Therefore, pursuant to section 751(d)(2) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.222(i)(1)(ii), the Department is revoking the antidumping duty order on furfuryl alcohol from Thailand. EFFECTIVE DATE: March 5, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Audrey R. 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 October 26, 2006, the Department published a notice of preliminary results of the full sunset review of the antidumping duty order on furfuryl alcohol from Thailand pursuant to section 751(c) of the Act. *See Furfuryl Alcohol from Thailand; Preliminary Results of the Second Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order* , 71 FR 62583 (October 26, 2006) (“ *Preliminary Results* ”). The Department conducted a verification of the data provided by Indorama Chemicals (Thailand) Ltd. (“Indorama”) on December 19 and 20, 2006. The verification report was issued on January 3, 2007. We provided interested parties an opportunity to comment on our preliminary results. The Department received a case brief from Penn Specialty Chemicals, Inc. (“Penn”) on January 16, 2007, and a rebuttal brief from Indorama on January 22, 2007. A hearing was not held because none was requested. Scope of the Order The merchandise covered by this order is furfuryl alcohol (C4H3OCH2OH). Furfuryl alcohol is a primary alcohol, and is colorless or pale yellow in appearance. It is used in the manufacture of resins and as a wetting agent and solvent for coating resins, nitrocellulose, cellulose acetate, and other soluble dyes. The product subject to this order is classifiable under subheading 2932.13.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (“HTSUS''). Although the HTSUS subheading is provided for convenience and customs purposes, our written description of the scope of this proceeding is dispositive. Analysis of Comments Received All issues raised in this sunset review are addressed in the “Issues and Decision Memorandum for the Second Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order on Furfuryl Alcohol from Thailand; Final Results,” to David M. Spooner, Assistant Secretary for Import Administration, dated February 27, 2007 (“Decision Memo”), 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 margin likely to prevail if the antidumping duty order were revoked. Parties can find a complete discussion of all issues raised in this sunset review 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/index.html. The paper copy and electronic version of the Decision Memo are identical in content. Final Results of Review and Revocation The Department determines that revocation of the antidumping duty order on furfuryl alcohol from Thailand is not likely to lead to a continuation or recurrence of dumping. Consequently, the Department is revoking the antidumping duty order on furfuryl alcohol from Thailand, pursuant to section 751(d)(2) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.222(i)(1)(ii). Consistent with 19 CFR 351.222(i)(2)(i) and section 751(c)(6)(A)(iii) of the Act, this revocation will be effective May 4, 2006, the fifth anniversary of the date of publication in the **Federal Register** of the notice of continuation. *See Notice of Continuation of Antidumping Duty Orders: Furfuryl Alcohol from the People's Republic of China and Thailand* , 66 FR 22519 (May 4, 2001). We will notify the U.S. International Trade Commission (“ITC”) of our final results. We do not intend, however, to report a rate to the ITC as a determination by the Department that revocation of the order would not lead to a continuation or recurrence of dumping will result in revocation of the order. 1 Moreover, the ITC has already ruled in this proceeding. 1 Contrary to the ITC's statement that the order on furfuryl alcohol from Thailand remains in place, the Department's sunset determination in this proceeding will, in fact, result in the order being revoked. *See* ITC News Release 06-093 (September 1, 2006) concerning Inv. Nos. 731-TA-703 and 705 (Second Review). The Department will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection to liquidate without regard to dumping duties entries of the subject merchandise entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption on or after May 4, 2006, (the effective date), and to discontinue collection of cash deposits of antidumping duties. This sunset review and notice are in accordance with sections 751(c), 752, and 777(i)(1) of the Act. This notice serves as a final reminder to parties subject to administrative protective order (“APO”) of their responsibility concerning the disposition of proprietary material disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305. Timely notification of return/destruction of APO materials or conversion to judicial protective order is hereby requested. Failure to comply with the regulations and the terms of an APO is a sanctionable violation. Dated: February 27, 2007. David M. Spooner, Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. E7-3792 Filed 3-2-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A-588-837] Large Newspaper Printing Presses and Components Thereof, Whether Assembled or Unassembled, from Japan: Discontinuation of Reconsideration of Sunset Review AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. EFFECTIVE DATE: February 24, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Goldberger, Kate Johnson, or Rebecca Trainor, AD/CVD Operations, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14 th Street & Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone: 202-482-4136, 202-482-4929, or 202-482-4007, respectively. Discontinuation of Reconsideration of Sunset Review On April 13, 2006, the Department of Commerce (the Department) published the notice of initiation notice of the reconsideration of the sunset review of the antidumping duty order on large newspaper printing presses and components thereof, whether assembled or unassembled (LNPP), from Japan. *See Large Newspaper Printing Presses and Components Thereof, Whether Assembled or Unassembled, From Japan: Reconsideration of Sunset Review* , 71 FR 19164 (April 13, 2006). This review was initiated to reconsider the sunset review of the antidumping duty order on LNPP from Japan, which resulted in the revocation of that antidumping duty order. *See, Large Newspaper Printing Presses and Components Thereof, Whether Assembled or Unassembled, from Japan (A-588-837) and Germany (A-428-821): Notice of Final Results of Five-year Sunset Reviews and Revocation of Antidumping Duty Orders* , 67 FR 8522 (February 25, 2002). The Department published its preliminary results in the reconsideration of sunset review on November 6, 2006. *See Large Newspaper Printing Presses and Components Thereof, Whether Assembled or Unassembled, from Japan: Preliminary Results of Reconsideration of Sunset Review* , 71 FR 64927 (November 6, 2006). On January 24, 2007, the Court of International Trade

(CIT)issued its decision in *Tokyo Kikai Seisakusho, Ltd. v. United States* , Consol. Court No. 06-00078, Slip. Op. 07-12 (January 24, 2007), and ordered the Department to “discontinue any action in regard to a reconsideration” of the sunset review. Tokyo Kikai Seisakusho, Ltd. v. United States. See FULL CITE Slip Op. 07-12. In accordance with that is decision, the Department is discontinuing action with respect toits reconsideration of the sunset review. Dated: February 26, 2007. David M. Spooner, Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. E7-3788 Filed 3-2-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A-570-881] Malleable Cast Iron Pipe Fittings from the People's Republic of China: Notice of Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. EFFECTIVE DATE: March 5, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Moats, AD/CVD Operations, Office 8, Import Administration, Room 1870, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone:

(202)482-5047. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On December 1, 2006, the Department of Commerce (“the Department”) published a notice of opportunity to request an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on malleable cast iron pipe fittings from the People's Republic of China (“PRC”). *See Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Order, Finding, or Suspended Investigation: Opportunity to Request Administrative Review* , 71 FR 69543 (December 1, 2006). On December 15, 2006, Beijing Sai Lin Ke Hardware Co., Ltd. (“SLK”) requested that the Department conduct a review of its sales and entries of subject merchandise into the United States. On January 3, 2007, Mueller Comercial de México, D. de R.L. de C.V. (“Mueller”) requested that the Department conduct an administrative review of its sales and entries of subject merchandise into the United States. On January 4, 2007, SLK withdrew its request for review. On January 31, 2007, Mueller withdrew its request for an administrative review. 1 No other parties requested a review. On February 2, 2007, the Department published the *Initiation Notice* covering Mueller, and issued an antidumping duty questionnaire to Mueller for the administrative review of the antidumping duty order on malleable cast iron pipe fittings from the PRC with respect to Mueller for the period December 1, 2005, through November 30, 2006. 1 Although Mueller submitted its withdrawal of its request for review before the *Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews and Requests for Revocation in Part* , 72 FR 5005 (February 2, 2007) (“ *Initiation Notice* ”), published in the **Federal Register** , Mueller's withdrawal was submitted after the *Initiation Notice* had been transmitted to the **Federal Register** for publication. Rescission of Review The Department's regulations at 19 CFR 351.213(d)(1) provide that the Department will rescind an administrative review if the party that requested the review withdraws its request for review within 90 days of the date of publication of the notice of initiation of the requested review, or withdraws its request at a later date if the Department determines that it is reasonable to extend the time limit for withdrawing the request. Mueller timely withdrew its request before the 90-day deadline. Therefore, we are rescinding this review of the antidumping duty order on malleable cast iron pipe fittings from the PRC covering the period December 1, 2005, through November 30, 2006. The Department intends to issue assessment instructions to U.S. Customs and Border Protection 15 days after of publication of this rescission. Notification Regarding APOs This notice also serves as a 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, which continues to govern business proprietary information in this segment of the proceeding. 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 violation which is subject to sanction. This notice is issued and published in accordance with section 777(i)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, and 19 CFR 351.213(d)(4). Dated: February 27, 2007. Stephen J. Claeys, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. E7-3797 Filed 3-2-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A-570-886] Polyethylene Retail Carrier Bags from the People's Republic of China: Notice of Extension of Time Limit for the Final Results of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. EFFECTIVE DATE: March 5, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Laurel LaCivita or Matthew Quigley, AD/CVD Operations, Office 8, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone:

(202)482-4243 or

(202)482-4551, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On September 28, 2005, the Department of Commerce (“the Department”) published in the **Federal Register** a notice of initiation of the antidumping duty administrative review of Polyethylene Retail Carrier Bags (“PRCBs”) from the People's Republic of China (“PRC”) for the period January 26, 2004, through July 31, 2005. *See Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews and Request for Revocation in Part* , 70 FR 56631 (September 28, 2005). On September 13, 2006, the Department published the preliminary results. *See Polyethylene Retail Carrier Bags from the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review* , 71 FR 54021 (September 13, 2006) (“ *Preliminary Results* ”). On January 10, 2007, the Department extended the time period for completion of the final results of this review. *See Polyethylene Retail Carrier Bags from the People's Republic of China: Notice of Extension of Time Limit for the Final Results of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review* , 72 FR 1216 (January 10, 2007). On February 15, 2007, the Department extended the time period for completion of the final results of this review a second time. * See Polyethylene Retail Carrier Bags from the People's Republic of China: Notice of Extension of Time Limit for the Final Results of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review * , 72 FR 7417 (February 15, 2007). The final results are currently due by February 26, 2007. Extension of Time Limit for Final Results of Review Pursuant to section 751(a)(3)(A) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (“the Act”), the Department shall make a final determination in an administrative review of an antidumping duty order within 120 days after the date on which the preliminary determination is published. The Act further provides, however, that the Department may extend that 120-day period to 180 days if it determines it is not practicable to complete the review within the foregoing time period. The Department finds that it is not practicable to complete the final results of the administrative review of PRCBs from the PRC by February 26, 2007, due to complex issues related to the calculation of surrogate financial ratios. Therefore, in accordance with section 751(a)(3)(A) of the Act, the Department is extending the time period for completion of the final results of this review to 180 days after publication of the *Preliminary Results* . Therefore, the final results are now due no later than March 12, 2007. This notice is published in accordance with sections 751(a)(3)(A) and 777(i) of the Act. Dated: February 26, 2007. Stephen J. Claeys, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. E7-3790 Filed 3-2-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A-533-810] Stainless Steel Bar from India: Notice of Extension of Time Limit for the Preliminary Results of the 2006 New Shipper Review AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Commerce. EFFECTIVE DATE: March 5, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Devta Ohri or Brandon Farlander, AD/CVD Operations, Office 1, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230, telephone

(202)482-3853 or

(202)482-0182, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Statutory Time Limits Section 751(a)(2)(B)(iv) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act) and section 351.214(i)(1) of the Department of Commerce's (Department) regulations require the Department to issue the preliminary results of a new shipper review within 180 days after the date on which the new shipper review was initiated, and the final results of review within 90 days after the date on which the preliminary results were issued. However, if the Department determines that the issues are extraordinarily complicated, section 751(a)(2)(B)(iv) of the Act and section 351.214(i)(2) of the Department's regulations allow the Department to extend the deadline for the preliminary results to up to 300 days after the date on which the new shipper review was initiated. Background On September 26, 2006, the Department published a notice of initiation of a new shipper review of the antidumping duty order on stainless steel bar from India for Ambica Steels Limited (Ambica), covering the period February 1, 2006 through July 31, 2006. *See Stainless Steel Bar from India: Notice of Initiation of Antidumping Duty New Shipper Review* , 71 FR 56105 (September 26, 2006). On January 24, 2007, the Department initiated a cost investigation of Ambica. The preliminary results for this review are currently due no later than March 19, 2007. Extension of Time Limits for Preliminary Results Pursuant to section 751(a)(2)(B)(iv) of the Act, the Department may extend the deadline for completion of the preliminary results of a new shipper review if it determines that the case is extraordinarily complicated. Because the Department needs additional time to evaluate Ambica's recently submitted cost information, examine sales issues, such as product grade hierarchy, and to issue additional supplemental questionnaires, the Department has determined that this review is extraordinarily complicated, and the preliminary results of this new shipper review cannot be completed within the statutory time limit of 180 days. Therefore, in accordance with section 751(a)(2)(B)(iv) of the Act and section 351.214(i)(2) of the regulations, the Department is extending the time limit for the completion of the preliminary results by 120 days until no later than July 17, 2007. This notice is published pursuant to sections 751(a)(2)(B)(iv) and 777(i)(1) of the Act. Dated: February 27, 2007. Stephen J. Claeys, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. E7-3796 Filed 3-2-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A-823-809] Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bars from Ukraine; Final Results of the Sunset Review of Antidumping Duty Order AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce SUMMARY: On November 27, 2006, the Department of Commerce (“the Department”) published a notice of preliminary results of the full sunset review of the antidumping duty order on steel concrete reinforcing bars (“rebar”) from Ukraine pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (“the Act”). We provided interested parties an opportunity to comment on our preliminary results. We did not receive comments from either domestic or respondent interested parties. As a result of this review, the Department finds that revocation of this order would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping at the levels indicated in the “Final Results of Review” section of this notice. EFFECTIVE DATE: March 5, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Audrey R. Twyman 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 and 202-482-0182, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On November 27, 2006, the Department published in the **Federal Register** a notice of preliminary results of the full sunset review of the antidumping duty order on rebar from Ukraine, pursuant to section 751(c) of the Act. *See Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bars from Ukraine; Preliminary Results* of the Sunset Review of Antidumping Duty Order, 71 FR 68543 (November 27, 2006) (“ *Preliminary Results* ”). In our Preliminary Results, we determined that revocation of the order would likely result in continuation or recurrence of dumping with a margin of 41.69 percent for the all others rate, including Mittal Steel Kryviy Rih and Krivorozhstal Steel Works. We did not receive a case brief on behalf of either domestic or respondent interested parties within the deadline specified in 19 CFR 351.309(c)(1)(i). Scope of the Order The product covered by this order 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 The Department did not receive case briefs from either domestic or respondent interested parties. Therefore, we have not made any changes to our *Preliminary Results* . Final Results of Review We determine that revocation of the antidumping duty order on rebar from Ukraine would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping at the following weighted-average margin: Manufacturers/Producers/Exporters Weighted-Average Margin (Percent) All Others Rate, including Mittal Steel Kryviy Rih and “Krivorozhstal” Steel Works 1 41.69 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* , 71 FR 9520 (February 24, 2006). As a result, the Ukraine wide rate is now the All Others rate. Mittal Steel is considered part of the all others rate because a successor-in-interest determination has not been made. *See, e.g., Cut-to-Length Carbon Steel Plate from Belgium, Brazil, Finland, Germany, Mexico, Poland, Romania, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom and Carbon Steel Plate from Taiwan; Second Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews of Antidumping Duty Orders and Antidumping Finding; Final Results* , 71 FR 11577, 11579 (March 8, 2006) (explaining that Duferco is subject to the all others rate because the Department had not yet conducted a changed circumstances review to determine the successor-in-interest to Forges de Clabecq, S.A.). This notice serves as the only reminder to parties subject to administrative protective order (“APO”) of their responsibility concerning the disposition of proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305. Timely notification of return/destruction of APO materials or conversion to judicial protective order is hereby requested. Failure to comply with the regulations and the terms of an APO is a sanctionable violation. We are issuing and publishing these results in accordance with sections 751(c), 752(c), and 777(i)(1) of the Act. Dated: February 27, 2007. David M. Spooner, Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. E7-3799 Filed 3-2-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR [Docket No.990813222-0035-03] RIN 0625-AA55 Allocation of Duty-Exemptions for Calendar Year 2007 Among Watch Producers Located in the United States Virgin Islands AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce; Office of Insular Affairs, Department of the Interior. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This action allocates calendar year 2007 duty exemptions for watch producers located in the Virgin Islands pursuant to Pub. L. 97-446, as amended by Pub. L. 103-465, Pub. L 106-36 and Pub. L. 108-429 (“the Act”). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Faye Robinson,

(202)482-3526. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the Act, the Departments of the Interior and Commerce (the Departments) share responsibility for the allocation of duty exemptions among watch assembly firms in the United States insular possessions and the Northern Mariana Islands. In accordance with Section 303.3(a) of the regulations (15 CFR 303.3(a)), the total quantity of duty- free insular watches and watch movements for calendar year 2007 is 1,866,000 units for the Virgin Islands (65 F.R. 8048, February 17, 2000). The criteria for the calculation of the calendar year 2007 duty-exemption allocations among insular watch producers are set forth in Section 303.14 of the regulations (15 CFR 303.14). The Departments have verified and adjusted the data submitted on application form ITA-334P by Virgin Islands producers and inspected their current operations in accordance with Section 303.5 of the regulations (15 CFR 303.5). In calendar year 2006 the Virgin Islands watch assembly firms shipped 268,430 watches and watch movements into the customs territory of the United States under the Act. The dollar amount of creditable corporate income taxes paid by Virgin Islands producers during calendar year 2006 plus the creditable wages paid by the industry during calendar year 2006 to residents of the territory was $2,071,548. There are no producers in Guam, American Samoa or the Northern Mariana Islands. The calendar year 2007 Virgin Islands annual allocations, based on the data verified by the Departments, are as follows: Name of Firm Annual Allocation Belair Quartz, Inc. 500,000 Hampden Watch Co., Inc. 200,000 Goldex Inc. 50,000 Tropex, Inc. 300,000 The balance of the units allocated to the Virgin Islands is available for new entrants into the program or producers who request a supplement to their allocation. Joseph A. Spetrini, DAS for Policy and Negotiations, Import Administration, Department of Commerce. Nikolao Pula, Director, Office of Insular Affairs, Department of the Interior. [FR Doc. 07-994 Filed 3-2-07; 8:45 am]

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