Mar 29, 2008 (FIND, Inc. via COMTEX) -- -- Determinations

On the basis of the record *1 developed in the subject investigations, the United States

International Trade Commission (Commission) determines, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 733(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1671b(a) and 19 U.S.C. 1673b(a)) (the Act), that there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is materially injured, *2 or threatened with material injury *3 by reason of imports from China of welded stainless steel pressure pipe, provided for in subheading 7306.40 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that are alleged to be subsidized by the Government of China and sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV).

*1 The record is defined in sec. 207.2(f) of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR [Section] 207.2(f)).

*2 Commissioner Charlotte R. Lane, Commissioner Irving A. Williamson, and Commissioner Dean A. Pinkert determine that there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is materially injured by reason of imports of welded stainless steel pressure pipe from China.

*3 Chairman Daniel R. Pearson, Vice Chairman Shara L. Aranoff, and Commissioner Deanna Tanner Okun determine that there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is threatened with material injury by reason of imports of welded stainless steel pressure pipe from China.

Pursuant to section 207.18 of the Commission's rules, the Commission also gives notice of the commencement of the final phase of its investigations. The Commission will issue a final phase notice of scheduling, which will be published in the Federal Register as provided in section 207.21 of the Commission's rules, upon notice from the Department of Commerce (Commerce) of affirmative preliminary determinations in these investigations under sections 703(b) and 733(b) of the Act, or, if the preliminary

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determinations are negative, upon notice of affirmative final determinations in those investigations under sections 705(a) and 735(a) of the Act. Parties that filed entries of appearance in the preliminary phase of the investigations need not enter a separate appearance for the final phase of the investigations. Industrial users, and, if the merchandise under investigation is sold at the retail level, representative consumer organizations have the right to appear as parties in Commission antidumping and countervailing duty investigations. The Secretary will prepare a public service list containing the names and addresses of all persons, or their representatives, who are parties to the investigations.

Background

On January 30, 2008, a petition was filed with the Commission and Commerce by Bristol Metals (Bristol, TN), Felker Brothers Corp. (Marshfield, WI), Marcegaglia USA Inc. (Munhall, PA), Outoukumpu Stainless Pipe, Inc. (Schaumburg, IL), and the United Steel Workers of America (Pittsburgh, PA), alleging that an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury by reason of subsidized and LTFV imports of welded stainless steel pressure pipe from China. Accordingly, effective January 30, 2008, the Commission instituted countervailing duty investigation No. 701-TA-454 (Preliminary) and antidumping duty investigation No. 731-TA- 1144 (Preliminary).

Notice of the institution of the Commission's investigations and of a public conference to be held in connection therewith was given by posting copies of the notice in the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, Washington, DC, and by publishing the notice in the Federal Register of February 5, 2008 (73 FR 6741). The conference was held in Washington, DC, on February 21, 2008, and all persons who requested the opportunity were permitted to appear in person or by counsel.

The Commission transmitted its determinations in these investigations to the Secretary of Commerce on March 17, 2008. The views of the Commission are contained in USITC Publication 3986 (March 2008), entitled Welded Stainless Steel Pressure Pipe from China: Investigation Nos. 701-TA-454 and 731-TA-1144 (Preliminary).

By order of the Commission.

Issued: March 25, 2008.

Marilyn R. Abbott,

Secretary to the Commission.

[FR Doc. E8-6497 Filed 3-28-08; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 7020-02-P

Vol. 73, No. 062

[Investigation Nos. 701-TA-454; 731-TA-1144 (Preliminary)]

Notices

Saturday, March 29, 2008; Posted: 10:11 AM

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