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1The record is defined in sec. 207.2(f) of the

Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19

CFR 207.2(f)).

2 For purposes of these investigations, emulsion

styrene-butadiene rubber (ESBR) consists of a

synthetic polymer made via free radical cold

emulsion copolymerization of styrene and

butadiene monomers in reactors. The reaction

process involves combining styrene and butadiene

monomers in water, with an initiator system, an

emulsifier system, and molecular weight modifiers.

ESBR consists of cold non-pigmented rubbers and

cold oil-extended non-pigmented rubbers that

contain at least one percent of organic acids from

the emulsion polymerization process.

ESBR is produced and sold, both inside the

United States and internationally, in accordance

with a generally accepted set of product

specifications issued by the International Institute

of Synthetic Rubber Producers (IISRP). The

universe of products subject to these investigations

consists of grades of ESBR included in the IISRP

1500 series and IISRP 1700 series of synthetic

rubbers. The 1500 grades are light in color and are

often described as ‘‘Clear’’ or ‘‘White Rubber.’’ The

1700 grades are oil-extended and thus darker in

color, and are often called ‘‘Brown Rubber.’’

Products manufactured by blending ESBR with

other polymers, high styrene resin masterbatch,

carbon black masterbatch (i.e., IISRP 1600 series

and 1800 series), and latex (an intermediate

product) are not included within the scope of these

investigations.

1The record is defined in sec. 207.2(f) of the

Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19

CFR 207.2(f)).

2Commissioner Carol T. Crawford found in the

negative with respect to food grade extruded rubber

thread.

Coordinator, Southwestern Region,

USDA Forest Service, 517 Gold Ave.,

SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102;

telephone: (505) 842-3238, fax (505)

842-3800, before June 29, 1998.

Repatriation of the human remains and

associated funerary objects to the

culturally affiliated tribes may begin

after that date if no additional claimants

come forward.

Dated: May 20, 1998.

Francis P. McManamon,

Departmental Consulting Archeologist,

Manager, Archeology and Ethnography

Program.

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[Investigations Nos. 731–TA–794–796

(Preliminary)]

Certain Emulsion Styrene-Butadiene

Rubber From Brazil, Korea, and Mexico

Determinations

On the basis of the record 1 developed

in the subject investigations, the United

States International Trade Commission

determines, pursuant to section 733(a)

of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C.

§ 1673b(a)), that there is a reasonable

indication that an industry in the

United States is materially injured by

reason of imports from Brazil, Korea,

and Mexico of certain emulsion styrenebutadiene rubber,2 provided for in

subheading 4002.19.00 of the

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the

United States, that are alleged to be sold

in the United States at less than fair

value (LTFV).

Commencement of Final Phase

Investigations

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 of

affirmative preliminary determinations

in the investigations under section

733(b) of the Act, or, if the preliminary

determinations are negative, upon

notice of affirmative final

determinations in those investigations

under section 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

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 April 1, 1998, a petition was filed

with the Commission and the

Department of Commerce by Ameripol

Synpol Corp. of Akron, OH, and DSM

Copolymer of Baton Rouge, LA, alleging

that an industry in the United States is

materially injured or threatened with

material injury by reason of LTFV

imports of certain emulsion styrenebutadiene rubber from Brazil, Korea,

and Mexico. Accordingly, effective

April 1, the Commission instituted

antidumping investigations Nos. 731–

TA–794–796 (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 April 9, 1998 (63 FR

17443). The conference was held in

Washington, DC, on April 22, 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 May 18,

1998. The views of the Commission are

contained in USITC Publication 3108

(May 1998), entitled ‘‘Certain Emulsion

Styrene-Butadiene Rubber from Brazil,

Korea, and Mexico: Investigations Nos.

731–TA–794–796 (Preliminary).’’

Issued: May 20, 1998.

By order of the Commission.

Donna R. Koehnke,

Secretary.

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[Investigations Nos. 701–TA–375 and 731–

TA–787 (Preliminary)]

Extruded Rubber Thread From

Indonesia

On the basis of the record 1 developed

in the subject investigations, the United

States International Trade Commission

determines, pursuant to sections 703(a)

and 733(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19

U.S.C. 1671b(a) and 1673b(a)), that there

is a reasonable indication that an

industry in the United States is

materially injured by reason of imports

from Indonesia of extruded rubber

thread, provided for in subheading

4007.00.00 of the Harmonized Tariff

Schedule of the United States, that are

alleged to be subsidized by the

Government of Indonesia and to be sold

in the United States at less than fair

value (LTFV).2

Pursuant to section 207.18 of the

Commission’s rules, the Commission

also gives notice of the commencement

of the final phases of its investigations.

The Commission will issue final phase

notices 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 the investigations

under sections 703(b) and 733(b) of the

Act, or, if the preliminary

determinations are negative, upon

notice of affirmative final

determinations in the investigations

under sections 705(a) and 735(a) of the

Act. Parties that filed entries of
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1The record is defined in sec. 207.2(f) of the

Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19

CFR 207.2(f)).

appearance in the preliminary phase of

the investigations need not enter a

separate appearance for the final phases

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 March 31, 1998, petitions were

filed with the Commission and the

Department of Commerce by North

American Rubber Thread Co., Fall

River, MA, alleging that an industry in

the United States is materially injured

and threatened with material injury by

reason of subsidized and LTFV imports

of extruded rubber thread from

Indonesia. Accordingly, effective March

31, 1998, the Commission instituted

countervailing duty investigation No.

701–TA–375 (Preliminary) and

antidumping duty investigation No.

731–TA–787 (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 April 9, 1998 (63 FR

17444). The conference was held in

Washington, DC, on April 20, 1998, and

all persons who requested the

opportunity were permitted to appear in

person or by counsel.

The Commission transmitted its

determinations in these investigation to

the Secretary of Commerce on May 15,

1998. The views of the Commission are

contained in USITC Publication 3106

(May 1998), entitled ‘‘Extruded Rubber

Thread from Indonesia: Investigations

Nos. 701–TA–375 (Preliminary) and

731–TA–787 (Preliminary).’’

Issued: May 22, 1998.

By order of the Commission.

Donna R. Koehnke,

Secretary.

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[Investigations Nos. 701–TA–376–379

(Preliminary) and 731–TA–788–793

(Preliminary)]

Certain Stainless Steel Plate From

Belgium, Canada, Italy, Korea, South

Africa, and Taiwan

Determinations

On the basis of the record 1 developed

in the subject investigations, the United

States International Trade Commission

determines, pursuant to section 703(a)

of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C.

1671b(a)), that there is a reasonable

indication that an industry in the

United States is materially injured by

reason of imports from Belgium, Italy,

Korea, and South Africa of certain

stainless steel plate in coils, provided

for in subheadings 7219.11.00,

7219.12.00, 7219.31.00, and 7220.11.00

of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of

the United States, that are alleged to be

subsidized by the respective

Governments of Belgium, Italy, Korea,

and South Africa. The Commission also

determines, pursuant to section 733(a)

of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C.

1673b(a)), that there is a reasonable

indication that an industry in the

United States is materially injured by

reason of such imports from Belgium,

Canada, Italy, Korea, South Africa, and

Taiwan that are alleged to be sold in the

United States at less than fair value.

Commencement of Final Phase

Investigations

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 section 703(b) and section 733(b)

of the Act, or, if the preliminary

determinations are negative, upon

notice of affirmative final

determinations in the investigations

under section 705(a) and section 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 investigation.

Background

On March 31, 1998, a petition was

filed with the Commission and the

Department of Commerce by Armco,

Inc., Pittsburgh, PA; J&L Specialty Steel,

Inc. (J&L), Pittsburgh, PA; Lukens Inc.,

Coatesville, PA; North American

Stainless (NAS), Ghent, KY; and the

United Steelworkers of America, AFL–

CIO/CLC, alleging that an industry in

the United States is materially injured

by reason of subsidized or LTFV

imports of certain stainless steel plate

from Belgium, Canada, Italy, Korea,

South Africa, and Taiwan. Accordingly,

effective March 31, 1998, the

Commission instituted antidumping

investigations Nos. 701–TA–376–379

(Preliminary) and investigations Nos.

731–TA–788–793 (Preliminary).

Notice of the institution of the

Commission’s investigation 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 April 9, 1998 (63 FR

17445). The conference was held in

Washington, DC, on April 21, 1998, 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 May 15,

1998. The views of the Commission are

contained in USITC Publication 3107

(May 1998), entitled ‘‘Certain Stainless

Steel Plate from Belgium, Canada, Italy,

Korea, South Africa, and Taiwan:

Investigations Nos. 701–TA–376–379

(Preliminary) and Investigations Nos.

731–TA–788–793 (Preliminary).’’

Issued: May 21, 1998.

By order of the Commission.

Donna R. Koehnke,

Secretary.

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