Jan. 9, 2007 — The U.S. International Trade Commission has voted to conduct an expedited five-year sunset review of the antidumping duty order on clad steel plate imported from Japan.

Vice Chairman Shara L. Aranoff, and Commissioners Jennifer A. Hillman, Stephen Koplan, and Charlotte R. Lane 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 Daniel R. Pearson and Commissioner Deanna Tanner Okun concluded that the domestic group response for this review was adequate and the respondent group response was inadequate, but that circumstances warranted a full review.

As a result of its decision, the Commission will now conduct an expedited review to determine whether revocation of the order concerning this product would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time.

The Commission's notice of institution in five-year reviews requests that interested parties file responses that address the likely effects of revoking the order under review and provide other pertinent information. If responses to the ITC'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.