Initiation of Dumping Investigation: Plasterboard from Indonesia Notice is hereby given that, acting pursuant to section 10 (1) of the Dumping and Countervailing Duties Act 1988, and under delegated authority from the Secretary of Commerce, I have initiated an investigation to determine both the existence and effect of the alleged dumping of the goods described in the Schedule to this notice, originating from Indonesia, being satisfied that sufficient evidence has been provided that: (a) The goods imported or intended to be imported into New Zealand are being dumped; and (b) By reason thereof material injury to an industry is being threatened, and also being satisfied that the collective output of those New Zealand producers who have, in writing, expressed support for the application constitutes: (a) Twenty-five percent or more of total New Zealand production of like goods produced for domestic consumption (assessed during the most recent representative period, being not less than 6 months); and (b) More than 50 percent of the total production of like goods produced for domestic consumption (as so assessed) by those New Zealand producers who have, in writing, expressed support for or opposition to the application. Schedule Description of Goods Standard plasterboard of a thickness between 8.75 mm to 10.25 mm, of any length or width. The goods are currently classified under Tariff Item 6809.11.00 and Statistical Key 10D of the Tariff of New Zealand, which classification is provided for convenience and Customs purposes only, the written description being dispositive. Dated at Wellington this 13th day of October 1998. A. H. McPHAIL, Manager, Trade Remedies Group. Invitation for Submissions A copy of the non-confidential version of the Initiation Report, which contains details of the consideration of the application for an investigation is available from the Manager, Trade Remedies Group, Ministry of Commerce, P.O. Box 1473, Wellington. Interested parties are invited to make submissions to the Trade Remedies Group on the alleged dumping and injury.