[Federal Register: July 25, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 142)]
[Notices]
[Page 40896-40897]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
Request for Comments Concerning the Institution of a Section
751(b) Review Investigation; Certain Orange Juice From Brazil
AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission.
ACTION: Request for comments regarding the institution of a section
751(b) review investigation concerning the Commission's affirmative
determination in investigation No. 731-TA-1089 (Final), Certain Orange
Juice from Brazil.
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SUMMARY: The Commission invites comments from the public on whether
changed circumstances exist sufficient to warrant the institution of an
investigation pursuant to section 751(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19
U.S.C. 1675(b)) (the Act) to review the Commission's affirmative
determination in investigation No. 731-TA-1089 (Final). The purpose of
the proposed review investigation is to determine whether revocation of
the existing antidumping duty order on imports of certain orange juice
from Brazil is likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material
injury. See 19 U.S.C. 1675(b)(2)(A). Certain orange juice is provided
for in subheadings 2009.11.00, 2009.12.25, and 2009.19.00 of the
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States.
DATES: Effective Date: July 19, 2007.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Diane Mazur (202-205-3184), Office of
Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20436. Hearing-impaired persons can obtain information
on this matter by contacting the Commission's TDD terminal on 202-205-
1810. Persons with mobility impairments who will need special
assistance in gaining access to the Commission should contact the
Office of the Secretary at 202-205-2000. General information concerning
the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its Internet server
(http://www.usitc.gov). The public record for this matter may be viewed on the Commission's electronic docket (EDIS) at http://edis.usitc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background. On January 13, 2006, the Department of Commerce
determined that imports of certain orange juice from Brazil were being
sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV) within the
meaning of section 731 of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1673) (71 FR 2183, January
13, 2006); and on March 3, 2006 the Commission determined, pursuant to
section 735(b)(1) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1673d(b)(1)), that an industry
in the United States was materially injured by reason of imports of
such LTFV merchandise. Accordingly, Commerce ordered that antidumping
duties be imposed on such imports (71 FR 12183, March 9, 2006).
On June 13, 2007, the Commission received a request to review its
affirmative determination in investigation No. 731-TA-1089 (Final)
pursuant to section 751(b) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1675(b)). The request
was filed by Tropicana Products, Inc. (Tropicana). Tropicana alleges
that there is good cause for the Commission to conduct a review despite
the statutory prohibition against conducting a review within two years
of the publication of its injury determination (19 U.S.C. 1675(b)(4)).
Tropicana alleges that shortfalls in the Florida juice orange crop and
depleted inventories; significant price increases and a greatly
constricted supply; and disruption of the alternative sources of
Brazilian supply following imposition of the antidumping duty order
have resulted in the domestic orange juice producers being harmed by
the order.
Written comments requested. Pursuant to section 207.45(b) of the
Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, the Commission requests
comments concerning whether the alleged changed circumstances, brought
about by shortfalls in the Florida juice orange crop and depleted
inventories; significant price increases and a greatly constricted
supply; and disruption of the alternative sources of Brazilian supply
following imposition of the antidumping duty order are sufficient to
warrant institution of a review investigation.
Written submissions. Comments must be filed with the Secretary to
the Commission no later than 60 days after the date of publication of
this notice in the Federal Register. All written submissions must
conform with the provisions of section 201.8 of the Commission's rules;
any submissions that contain business proprietary information must also
conform with the requirements of sections 201.6, 207.3, and 207.7 of
the Commission's rules. The Commission's rules do not authorize filing
of submissions with the Secretary by facsimile or electronic means,
except to the extent permitted by section 201.8 of the Commission's
rules, as amended, 67 FR 68036 (November 8, 2002).
Authority: This notice is published pursuant to section 207.45
of the Commission's rules.
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Issued: July 20, 2007.
By order of the Commission.
William R. Bishop,
Acting Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. E7-14346 Filed 7-24-07; 8:45 am]
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