67 FR 62226, October 4, 2002 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A-570-847] Final Results of Expedited Sunset Review: Persulfates From the People's Republic of China AGENCY: Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. [[Page 62227]] ACTION: Notice of final results of expedited sunset review: Persulfates from the People's Republic of China. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: On July 22, 1997, the Department of Commerce (``the Department'') published the notice of initiation of a five-year sunset review of the antidumping duty order on persulfates from the People's Republic of China (``PRC''), pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (``the Act'').\1\ On the basis of a notice of intent to participate and adequate substantive comments filed on behalf of domestic interested parties, and inadequate response (in this case no response) from respondent interested parties, the Department determined to conduct an expedited sunset review of this antidumping duty order. As a result of this review, the Department finds that revocation of the antidumping order would be likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping at the levels indicated in the ``Final Results of Review'' section of this notice. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ Notice of Initiation of Five Year ``Sunset'' Reviews, 67 FR 9439 (March 1, 2002). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- EFFECTIVE DATE: October 4, 2002. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amir R. Eftekhari or James P. Maeder, Jr., Office of Policy for Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482- 5331 or (202) 482-3330. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Statute and Regulations This review is conducted pursuant to sections 751(c) and 752 of the Act. The Department's procedures for the conduct of sunset reviews are set forth in Procedures for Conducting Five-year (``Sunset'') Reviews of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders, 63 FR 13516 (``Sunset Regulations'') and in 19 CFR part 351 (2001) in general. Guidance on methodological or analytical issues relevant to the Department's conduct of sunset reviews is set forth in the Department's Policy Bulletin 98:3 Policies Regarding the Conduct of Five-year (``Sunset'') Reviews of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders; Policy Bulletin, 63 FR 18871 (April 16, 1998) (``Sunset Policy Bulletin''). Scope of Review The products covered by this review are persulfates, including ammonium, potassium, and sodium persulfates. The chemical formula for these persulfates are, respectively, (NH4)2S2O8, K2S2O8, and Na2S2O8. Ammonium and potassium persulfates are currently classified under subheading 2833.40.60 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). Sodium persulfates are classified under HTSUS subheading 2833.40.20. The HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes. The written description of the scope of this proceeding is dispositive. Background On July 22, 1997, the Department published the notice of initiation of the five-year sunset review of the antidumping duty order on persulfates from the PRC in accordance with section 751(c)(6)(A)(i) of the Tariff Act of 1930.\2\ On June 11, 2002, the Department received a Notice of Intent to Participate on behalf of FMC Corporation (collectively, ``the domestic interested parties'') as specified in Sec. 351.218(d)(1)(i) of the Sunset Regulations. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \2\ Notice of Initiation of Five Year ``Sunset'' Reviews, 67 FR 38332 (June 3, 2002). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- On July 3, 2002, the Department received a complete substantive response from the domestic interested parties, as specified in the Sunset Regulations under Sec. 351.218(d)(3)(i). The Department did not receive a substantive response from any respondent interested party in this proceeding. Consequently, pursuant to section 751(c)(3)(B) of the Act, and 19 CFR 351.218(e)(1)(ii)(C), the Department conducted an expedited (120-day) sunset review of this order. Analysis of Comments Received All issues raised by the domestic interested parties to this sunset review are addressed in the Issues and Decision Memorandum (``Decision Memorandum'') from Jeffrey A. May, Director, Office of Policy, Import Administration, to Faryar Shirzad, Assistant Secretary for Import Administration, dated October 2, 2002, which is adopted by this notice. The issues discussed in the Decision Memorandum include the likelihood of continuation or recurrence of dumping and the magnitude of the margin likely to prevail were the order 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 the Central Records Unit, room B-099, of the Department's main building. In addition, a complete version of the Decision Memorandum can be accessed directly on the Web at http://enforcement.trade.gov/frn, under the heading ``October 2002.'' The paper copy and electronic version of the Decision Memorandum are identical in content. Final Results of Review We determine that revocation of the antidumping duty order would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping at the following percentage weighted-average margins: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Weighted- average Manufacturer/producers/exporter margin (percent) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sinochem Jiangsu Wuxi Import & Export Corporation (Wuxi)... 32.22 Shanghai Ai Jian Import & Export Corporation (Ai Jian)..... 34.41 Guangdong Petroleum Chemical Import and Export Trade 34.97 (Guangdong)............................................... PRC-wide................................................... 119.02 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 violation which is subject to sanction. This five-year (``sunset'') review and notice are in accordance with sections 751(c), 752, and 777(i)(1) of the Act. Dated: September 30, 2002. Faryar Shirzad, Assistant Secretary for Import Administration. [FR Doc. 02-25307 Filed 10-3-02; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-DS-P