Miniature Carnations From Colombia; Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review and Determination Not To Terminate Suspended Investigation

Resumo

On October 7, 1993, the Department of Commerce (``the Department'') published the preliminary results of its administrative review and intent not to terminate the suspended countervailing duty investigation on miniature carnations from Colombia. The review covers the period January 1, 1988 through December 31, 1990 and seven programs. On January 31, 1991, the Government of Colombia (``GOC'') requested termination of the suspended investigation based on abolishment of the programs for a period of at least three years, in accordance with 19 CFR 355.25(a)(1) and 355.25(b)(1). Therefore, we examined the programs to determine if each program had been abolished for a period of at least three consecutive years. We gave interested parties an opportunity to comment on the preliminary results. After reviewing all the comments received, we determine that the GOC and producer/exporters of miniature carnations have complied with the terms of the suspension agreement. However, we also determine that the GOC has not abolished each program for a period of at least three consecutive years. Therefore, we determine that the GOC has not met all the requirements for termination of the countervailing du