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News Release 21-096
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-1526 (Final)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of silicon metal from Malaysia that the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has determined are sold in the United States at less than fair value.
Chair Jason E. Kearns, Vice Chair Randolph J. Stayin, and Commissioners David S. Johanson, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein and Amy A. Karpel voted in the affirmative.
As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determination, Commerce will issue an antidumping duty order on imports of this product from Malaysia.
The Commission’s public report Silicon Metal from Malaysia (Inv. No. 731-TA-1526 (Final), USITC Publication 5220, August 2021) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigation.
The report will be available by August 30, 2021; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: http://pubapps.usitc.gov/applications/publogs/qry_publication_loglist.asp.
UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20436
FACTUAL HIGHLIGHTS
Silicon Metal from Malaysia
Investigation No. 731-TA-1526 (Final)
Product Description: Silicon metal of all forms and sizes, including silicon powder, containing at least 85.00 percent but less than 99.99 percent silicon and less than 4.00 percent iron by actual weight. Specifically excluded is semiconductor grade silicon (containing at least 99.99 percent silicon by actual weight and classifiable under Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheading 2804.61.00).
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigation: Final antidumping duty investigation.
2. Petitioners: Globe Specialty Metals, Inc., Beverly, OH, and Mississippi Silicon LLC, Burnsville, MS.
3. USITC Institution Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2020.
4. USITC Hearing Date: Monday, February 22, 2021.
5. USITC Vote Date: Wednesday, July 28, 2021.
6. USITC Notification to Commerce Date: Monday, August 9, 2021.
U.S. Industry in 2020:
1. Number of U.S. producers: 3.
2. Location of producers’ plants: Alabama, Mississippi, New York, Ohio, and West Virginia.
3. Production and related workers: [1]
4. U.S. producers’ U.S. shipments: 1
5. Apparent U.S. consumption: 1
6. Ratio of subject imports to apparent U.S. consumption: 1
U.S. Imports in 2020:
1. Subject imports: $40 million.
2. Nonsubject imports: $230 million.
3. Leading import sources: Brazil, Canada, Norway, Malaysia, Australia.
[1] Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.
News Release 21-044
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-652 and 731-TA-1524-1525 (Final)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of silicon metal from Bosnia and Herzegovina and Iceland that the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has determined sold in the United States at less than fair value and subsidized by the government of Kazakhstan.
Chair Jason E. Kearns, Vice Chair Randolph J. Stayin, and Commissioners David S. Johanson, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, and Amy A. Karpel voted in the affirmative.
As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determinations, Commerce will issue a countervailing duty order on imports of this product from Kazakhstan and antidumping duty orders on imports of this product from Bosnia and Herzegovina and Iceland.
The Commission also made a negative critical circumstances finding with regard to imports of this product from Iceland. As a result, these imports will not be subject to retroactive antidumping duties.
The Commission’s public report Silicon Metal from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland, and Kazakhstan (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-652 and 731-TA-1524-1525 (Final), USITC Publication 5180, April 2021) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available by April 27, 2021; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: http://pubapps.usitc.gov/applications/publogs/qry_publication_loglist.asp.
UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20436
FACTUAL HIGHLIGHTS
Silicon Metal from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland, and Kazakhstan
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-652 and 731-TA-1524-1525 (Final)
Product Description: Silicon metal of all forms and sizes, including silicon powder, containing at least 85.00 percent but less than 99.99 percent silicon and less than 4.00 percent iron by actual weight. Specifically excluded is semiconductor grade silicon (containing at least 99.99 percent silicon by actual weight and classifiable under Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheading 2804.61.00).
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigations: Final countervailing duty and antidumping duty investigations.
2. Petitioners: Globe Specialty Metals, Inc., Beverly, OH, and Mississippi Silicon LLC, Burnsville, MS.
3. USITC Institution Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2020.
4. USITC Hearing Date: Monday, February 22, 2021.
5. USITC Vote Date: Wednesday, March 24, 2021.
6. USITC Notification to Commerce Date: Monday, April 12, 2021.
U.S. Industry in 2020:
1. Number of U.S. producers: 3.
2. Location of producers’ plants: Alabama, Mississippi, New York, Ohio, and West Virginia.
3. Production and related workers: [1]
4. U.S. producers’ U.S. shipments: 1
5. Apparent U.S. consumption: 1
6. Ratio of subject imports to apparent U.S. consumption: 1
U.S. Imports in 2020:
1. Subject imports: $40 million.
2. Nonsubject imports: $230 million.
3. Leading import sources: Brazil, Canada, Norway, Malaysia, Australia.
[1] Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.
News Release 20-089
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-652, 731-TA-1524-1526
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that there is a reasonable indication that a U.S. industry is materially injured or threatened with material injury by reason of imports of silicon metal from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland, and Malaysia that are allegedly sold in the United States at less than fair value and that are allegedly subsidized by the government of Kazakhstan.
Chair Jason E. Kearns, Vice Chair Randolph J. Stayin, and Commissioners David S. Johanson, Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, and Amy A. Karpel voted in the affirmative.
As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue its investigations of imports of silicon metal from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland, Kazakhstan, and Malaysia, with its preliminary countervailing duty determination concerning imports of this product from Kazakhstan due on or about September 23, 2020, and its preliminary antidumping duty determinations concerning imports of this product from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland, and Malaysia due on or about December 7, 2020.
The Commission’s public report Silicon Metal from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland, Kazakhstan, and Malaysia (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-652 and 731-TA-1524-1526 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 5107, August 2020) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available after September 11, 2020; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: https://www.usitc.gov/commission_publications_library.
UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20436
FACTUAL HIGHLIGHTS
Silicon Metal from Bosnia-Herzegovina, Iceland, Kazakhstan, and Malaysia
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-652 and 731-TA-1524-1526 (Preliminary)
Product Description: Silicon metal of all forms and sizes, including silicon powder, contains at least 85.00 percent but less than 99.99 percent silicon and less than 4.00 percent iron by actual weight. Specifically excluded is semiconductor grade silicon (containing at least 99.99 percent silicon by actual weight and classifiable under Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheading 2804.61.00).
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigations: Preliminary antidumping and countervailing duty investigations.
2. Petitioners: Globe Specialty Metals, Inc., Beverly, Ohio; and Mississippi Silicon LLC, Burnsville, Mississippi.
3. USITC Institution Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2020.
4. USITC Conference Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2020 (conducted through written statements, testimony, and questions and responses).
5. USITC Vote Date: Thursday, August 13, 2020.
6. USITC Notification to Commerce Date: Friday, August 14, 2020.
U.S. Industry in 2019
1. Number of U.S. producers: Three.
2. Location of producers’ plants: Alabama, Mississippi, New York, Ohio, and West Virginia.
3. Production and related workers: [1]
4. U.S. producers’ U.S. shipments: [1]
5. Apparent U.S. consumption: [1]
6. Ratio of subject imports to apparent U.S. consumption: [1]
U.S. Imports in 2019:
1. Subject imports: $53.6 million.
2. Nonsubject imports: $301.6 million.
3. Leading import sources: Brazil, Canada, Norway, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kazakhstan.
[1] Withheld to avoid disclosure of business proprietary information.
News Release 20-042
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-991 (Third Review)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping duty order on imports of silicon metal from Russia would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time.
As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determination, the existing antidumping duty order on imports of this product from Russia will remain in place.
Chairman David S. Johanson and Commissioners Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Jason E. Kearns, Randolph J. Stayin, and Amy A. Karpel voted in the affirmative.
Today’s action comes under the five-year (sunset) review process required by the Uruguay Round Agreements Act. See the attached page for background on this five-year (sunset) review.
The Commission’s public report Silicon Metal from Russia (Inv. No. 731-TA-991 (Third Review), USITC Publication 5058, May 2020) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the review.
The report will be available by June 17, 2020; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: https://www.usitc.gov/commission_publications_library.
BACKGROUND
The Uruguay Round Agreements Act requires the Department of Commerce to revoke an antidumping or countervailing duty order, or terminate a suspension agreement, after five years unless the Department of Commerce and the USITC determine that revoking the order or terminating the suspension agreement would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping or subsidies (Commerce) and of material injury (USITC) within a reasonably foreseeable time.
The Commission’s institution notice in five-year reviews requests that interested parties file responses with the Commission concerning the likely effects of revoking the order under review as well as other information. Generally within 95 days from institution, the Commission will determine whether the responses it has received reflect an adequate or inadequate level of interest in a full review. If responses to the USITC’s notice of institution are adequate, or if other circumstances warrant a full review, the Commission conducts a full review, which includes a public hearing and issuance of questionnaires.
The Commission generally does not hold a hearing or conduct further investigative activities in expedited reviews. Commissioners base their injury determination in expedited reviews on the facts available, including the Commission’s prior injury and review determinations, responses received to its notice of institution, data collected by staff in connection with the review, and information provided by the Department of Commerce.
The five-year (sunset) review concerning Silicon Metal from Russia was instituted on June 3, 2019.
On September 6, 2019, the Commission voted to conduct a full review. Chairman David S. Johanson and Commissioners Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Jason E. Kearns, Randolph J. Stayin, and Amy A. Karpel concluded that both the domestic and the respondent group responses were adequate and voted for a full review.
A record of the Commission’s vote to conduct a full review is available from the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436. Requests may be made by telephone by calling 202-205-1802.
News Release 18-051
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-472 (Fourth Review)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping duty order on imports of silicon metal from China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time.
As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determination, the existing antidumping duty order on imports of this product from China will remain in place.
Chairman Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Vice Chairman David S. Johanson, and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson, and Meredith M. Broadbent voted in the affirmative. Commissioner Jason E. Kearns did not participate in this review.
Today’s action comes under the five-year (sunset) review process required by the Uruguay Round Agreements Act. See the attached page for background on this five-year (sunset) review.
The Commission’s public report Silicon Metal from China (Inv. No. 731-TA-472 (Fourth Review), USITC Publication 4783, May 2018) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the review.
The report will be available by June 5, 2018; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: http://pubapps.usitc.gov/applications/publogs/qry_publication_loglist.asp.
BACKGROUND
The Uruguay Round Agreements Act requires the Department of Commerce to revoke an antidumping or countervailing duty order, or terminate a suspension agreement, after five years unless the Department of Commerce and the USITC determine that revoking the order or terminating the suspension agreement would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping or subsidies (Commerce) and of material injury (USITC) within a reasonably foreseeable time.
The Commission’s institution notice in five-year reviews requests that interested parties file responses with the Commission concerning the likely effects of revoking the order under review as well as other information. Generally within 95 days from institution, the Commission will determine whether the responses it has received reflect an adequate or inadequate level of interest in a full review. If responses to the USITC’s notice of institution are adequate, or if other circumstances warrant a full review, the Commission conducts a full review, which includes a public hearing and issuance of questionnaires.
The Commission generally does not hold a hearing or conduct further investigative activities in expedited reviews. Commissioners base their injury determination in expedited reviews on the facts available, including the Commission’s prior injury and review determinations, responses received to its notice of institution, data collected by staff in connection with the review, and information provided by the Department of Commerce.
The five-year (sunset) review concerning Silicon Metal from China was instituted on March 1, 2017.
On June 5, 2017, the Commission voted to conduct a full review. Vice Chairman David S. Johanson and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson and Meredith M. Broadbent concluded that the domestic group response for this review was adequate and the respondent group response was adequate and voted for a full review. Chairman Rhonda K. Schmidtlein concluded that the domestic group response for this review was adequate and that the respondent group response was inadequate and voted for an expedited review.
A record of the Commission’s votes to conduct a full review is available from the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436. Requests may be made by telephone by calling 202-205-1802.
News Release 18-034
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-567-569 and 731-TA-1343-1345 (Final)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that a U.S. industry is not materially injured or threatened with material injury by reason of imports of silicon metal from Australia, Brazil, and Norway that the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has determined are sold in the United States at less than fair value and from Australia, Brazil, and Kazakhstan that Commerce has determined are subsidized by the governments of those countries.
Chairman Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Vice Chairman David S. Johanson, and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson and Meredith M. Broadbent voted in the negative.
As a result of the USITC’s negative determinations, no antidumping or countervailing duty orders will be issued.
The Commission’s public report Silicon Metal from Australia, Brazil, Kazakhstan, and Norway, (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-567-569 and 731-TA-1343-1345 (Final), USITC Publication 4773, April 2018) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available by May 1, 2018; when available, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: http://pubapps.usitc.gov/applications/publogs/qry_publication_loglist.asp.
UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20436
FACTUAL HIGHLIGHTS
Silicon Metal from Australia, Brazil, Kazakhstan, and Norway
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-567-569 and 731-TA-1343-1345 (Final)
Product Description: The scope in these investigations includes all forms and sizes of silicon metal, including silicon metal powder. Silicon metal contains at least 85.00 percent but less than 99.99 percent silicon, and less than 4.00 percent iron, by actual weight. Semiconductor grade silicon (containing at least 99.99 percent silicon by actual weight) is excluded. Silicon metal is principally used as an alloying agent in aluminum production and by the chemical industry as an input in the production of silicones and to produce polysilicon. Silicones are used for a variety of applications including resins, lubricants, plastomers, anti-foaming agents, and water-repellent compounds. Silicon metal is consumed as the base material for making polysilicon, a very high purity form of silicon that is primarily used in semiconductors and solar cells.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigations: Final phase antidumping duty and countervailing duty investigations.
2. Petitioner: Globe Specialty Metals, Inc., Beverly, Ohio.
3. USITC Institution Date: Wednesday, March 8, 2017.
4. USITC Hearing Date: Thursday, February 15, 2018.
5. USITC Vote Date: Friday, March 23, 2018.
6. USITC Notification to Commerce Date: Tuesday, April 10, 2018.
U.S. Industry in 2016:
1. Number of U.S. producers: 3
2. Location of producers’ plants: Alabama, Mississippi, New York, Ohio, and West Virginia.
3. Production and related workers: [1]
4. U.S. producers’ U.S. shipments: 1
5. Apparent U.S. consumption: 1
6. Ratio of subject imports to apparent U.S. consumption: 1
U.S. Imports in 2016:
1. Subject imports: $240.7 million.
2. Nonsubject imports: $126.8 million.
3. Leading import sources: Brazil, South Africa, Canada, Australia, and Norway (in terms of total value)
News Release 17-083
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-472 (Fourth Review)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC or Commission) has voted to conduct a full five-year (“sunset”) review concerning the antidumping duty order on Silicon Metal from China.
As a result of the vote, the Commission will conduct a full review to determine whether revocation of the order would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time.
The Uruguay Round Agreements Act requires the Department of Commerce to revoke an antidumping or countervailing duty order, or terminate a suspension agreement, after five years unless the Department of Commerce and the USITC determine that revoking the order or terminating the suspension agreement would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping or subsidies (Commerce) and of material injury (USITC) within a reasonably foreseeable time.
The Commission’s notice of institution in five-year reviews requests that interested parties file with the Commission responses that discuss the likely effects of revoking the order under review and provide other pertinent information. Generally within 95 days from institution, the Commission will determine whether the responses it has received reflect an adequate or inadequate level of interest in a full review. If responses to the USITC's notice of institution are adequate, or if other circumstances warrant a full review, the Commission conducts a full review, which includes a public hearing and issuance of questionnaires.
Vice Chairman David S. Johanson and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson and Meredith M. Broadbent concluded that the domestic group response for this review was adequate and the respondent group response was adequate and voted for a full review. Chairman Rhonda K. Schmidtlein concluded that the domestic group response for this review was adequate and that the respondent group response was inadequate and voted for an expedited review. Commissioner F. Scott Kieff did not participate.
A record of the Commission’s vote on this matter is available from the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436. Requests may be made by telephone by calling 202-205-1802.
The record of the Commission's vote is also posted on the USITC's Internet site at http://pubapps2.usitc.gov/sunset/caseProf/list?sort=caseTitle&order=asc. From this page, search “silicon metal” using the search box in the upper right corner.
The Federal Register notice will indicate whether any further information or statements will be available. Only parties that filed adequate responses and filed timely notices of appearance are eligible to participate further in this review. The Commission will issue a report after it completes its review.
News Release 17-055
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-567-569 and 731-TA-1343-1345 (Preliminary)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that there is a reasonable indication that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of silicon metal from Australia, Brazil, and Norway that are allegedly sold in the United States at less than fair value and from Australia, Brazil, and Kazakstan that are allegedly subsidized by the governments of Australia, Brazil, and Kazakhstan.
Chairman Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, Vice Chairman David S. Johanson, and Commissioners Irving A. Williamson, Meredith M. Broadbent, and F. Scott Kieff voted in the affirmative.
As a result of the Commission’s affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue to conduct its antidumping duty investigations on imports of this product from Australia, Brazil, and Norway and its countervailing duty investigations on imports of this product from Australia, Brazil, and Kazakhstan, with its countervailing duty determinations due on or about June 1, 2017, and its preliminary antidumping duty determinations due on or about August 15, 2017.
The Commission’s public report Silicon Metal from Australia, Brazil, Kazakhstan, and Norway, Inv. Nos. 701-TA-567-569 and 731-TA-1343-1345 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 4685, May 2017) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available after May 22, 2017. After that date, it may be accessed on the USITC website at: http://pubapps.usitc.gov/applications/publogs/qry_publication_loglist.asp.
UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20436
FACTUAL HIGHLIGHTS
Silicon Metal from Australia, Brazil, Kazakhstan, and Norway
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-567-569 and 731-TA-1343-1345 (Preliminary)
Product Description: The scope in these investigations includes all forms and sizes of silicon metal, including silicon metal powder. Silicon metal contains at least 85.00 percent but less than 99.99 percent silicon, and less than 4.00 percent iron, by actual weight. Semiconductor grade silicon (containing at least 99.99 percent silicon by actual weight) is excluded. Silicon metal is principally used as an alloying agent in aluminum production and by the chemical industry as an input in the production of silicones and to produce polysilicon. Silicones are used for a variety of applications including resins, lubricants, plastomers, anti-foaming agents, and water-repellent compounds. Silicon metal is consumed as the base material for making polysilicon, a very high purity form of silicon that is primarily used in semiconductors and solar cells.
Status of Proceedings:
1. Type of investigations: Preliminary antidumping and countervailing duty.
2. Petitioners: Globe Specialty Metals, Inc., Beverly, Ohio.
3. Preliminary investigations instituted by the USITC: March 8, 2017.
4. Commission’s conference: March 29, 2017.
5. USITC vote: April 21, 2017.
6. USITC determinations to the U.S. Department of Commerce: April 24, 2017.
7. USITC views to the U.S. Department of Commerce: May 1, 2017.
U.S. Industry:
1. Number of producers in 2016: Three.
2. Location of producers’ plants: Alabama, Mississippi, New York, Ohio, and West Virginia.
3. Employment of production and related workers in 2016: [1]
4. Apparent U.S. consumption in 2016: 1
5. Ratio of the value of total U.S. imports to total U.S. consumption in 2016: 1
U.S. Imports:
1. From the subject countries during 2016: $240.7 million.
2. From other countries during 2016: $126.8 million.
3. Leading sources during 2016: Brazil, South Africa, Canada, Australia, and Norway (in terms of total value).
News Release 12-011
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-472 (Third Review)
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC or Commission) has voted to expedite its five-year ("sunset") review concerning the antidumping duty order on silicon metal from China (Inv. No. 731- TA-472 (Third Review)).
As a result of this vote, the Commission will conduct an expedited review to determine whether revocation of this order would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time.
The Uruguay Round Agreements Act requires the Department of Commerce to revoke an antidumping or countervailing duty order, or terminate a suspension agreement, after five years unless the Department of Commerce and the USITC determine that revoking the order or terminating the suspension agreement would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping or subsidies (Commerce) and of material injury (USITC) within a reasonably foreseeable time.
The Commission's notice of institution in five-year reviews requests that interested parties file with the Commission responses that discuss the likely effects of revoking the order under review and provide other pertinent information. Generally within 95 days from institution, the Commission will determine whether the responses it has received reflect an adequate or inadequate level of interest in a full review. If responses to the USITC's notice of institution are adequate, or if other circumstances warrant a full review, the Commission conducts a full review, which includes a public hearing and issuance of questionnaires.
The Commission generally does not hold a hearing or conduct further investigative activities in expedited reviews. Commissioners base their injury determinations in expedited reviews on the facts available, including the Commission's prior injury and review determinations, responses received to its notice of institution, data collected by staff in connection with the reviews, and information provided by the Department of Commerce.
Vice Chairman Irving A. Williamson and Commissioners Daniel R. Pearson, Shara L. Aranoff, Dean A. Pinkert, and David S. Johanson concluded that the domestic group response for this review was adequate and the respondent group response was inadequate and voted for an expedited review. Chairman Deanna Tanner Okun did not participate in this review.
A record of the Commission's vote on this matter is available from the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436. Requests may be made by telephone by calling 202-205-1802.
The record of the Commission's vote is also posted on the USITC's Internet site at http://pubapps2.usitc.gov/sunset/caseProf/list?sort=caseTitle&order=asc.
The Federal Register notice will indicate whether any further information or statements will be available. Only parties that filed adequate responses and filed timely notices of appearance are eligible to participate further in this review. The Commission will issue a report after it completes its review.