FROM THE US FEDERAL REGISTER ON SOFTWOOD LUMBER DISPUTE V :
Countervailing Duty Investigation of Softwood Lumber Products from Canada: Company Exclusions
Summary
For the reasons detailed below, we have determined that the Department of Commerce (“Department”) lacks the authority to conduct the company exclusion process.
Background
On March 29, 201 7, a letter presenting a proposal for company exclusions was filed on behalf of the Government of Canada (“GOC”), Canadian provincial and territorial governments, as well as the Canadian industry associations.