Regulation 4

Subject to paragraphs (2) and (4), the Minister must not publicise the receipt of any countervailing or anti-dumping duty petition until a decision has been made to initiate an investigation.

On receipt of a countervailing duty petition, the Minister must, as soon as practicable, notify the representative of the interested foreign government in Singapore of the receipt of the petition for the purpose of section 5 of the Act.

The provision of an opportunity for consultations under section 5 of the Act does not prevent the Minister from proceeding expeditiously with regard to initiating the investigation, reaching a preliminary or final determination or applying provisional or final measures in accordance with the provisions of the Act and these Regulations.

The Minister must notify the representative of the interested foreign government in Singapore before initiating an anti‑dumping duty investigation.