Probable Effect of Proposed Definitions for Certain Baby Socks, 33483-33484 [E6-9029]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 111 / Friday, June 9, 2006 / Notices Roane County Bethel Cemetery, Euclid Ave. and Third St., Kingston, 06000547 Shelby County Memphis Queen II Floating Vessel, Foot of Monroe at Riverside Dr., Memphis, 06000550 TEXAS Bexar County Harrison, John S., House, 14997 Evans Rd., Selma, 06000551 The Comment Period has been waived for the following resource: MISSOURI Jackson County District III (Boundary Increase), (Armour Boulevard MRA) 3424 and 3426 Harrison Blvd., Kansas City, 06000544 [FR Doc. E6–8973 Filed 6–8–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–51–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 332–475] Probable Effect of Proposed Definitions for Certain Baby Socks United States International Trade Commission. ACTION: Institution of investigation and request for public comments. AGENCY: Effective Date: June 5, 2006. Following receipt of a request from the United States Trade Representative (USTR) on May 26, 2006, the Commission instituted investigation No. 332–475, Probable Effect of Proposed Definitions for Certain Baby Socks, under section 332(g) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1332(g)). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Project Leader, Mrs. Jackie Jones, Office of Industries (202–205–3466; jackie.jones@usitc.gov). For information on legal aspects, contact William Gearhart of the Office of the General Counsel (202–205–3091; william.gearhart@usitc.gov). The media should contact Margaret O’Laughlin, Office of External Relations (202–205– 1819; margaret.olaughlin@usitc.gov). Background: In his letter, the USTR requested that the Commission provide advice as to the probable effect of each of two proposed definitions for babies’ booties on U.S. imports from China, on total U.S. imports, and on domestic producers of the affected articles. In an attachment to the request letter, the USTR provided two proposed definitions for babies’ booties classifiable in heading 6111 of the DATES: jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:01 Jun 08, 2006 Jkt 208001 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), as follows: Proposed Definition Number One For purposes of heading 6111, babies’ booties are knitted or crocheted foot coverings without an applied sole glued, sewn or otherwise affixed to the upper. These articles have bulky embellishments, such as rattles or other attachments, which preclude wearing inside of footwear. Proposed Definition Number Two For purposes of heading 6111, babies’ booties are knitted or crocheted foot coverings without an applied sole glued, sewn or otherwise affixed to the uppers. These articles have embellishments, ´ such as rattles, lace, appliques, skidproofing or kick-proofing properties. As requested, the Commission will submit its advice to the USTR at the earliest possible date, but not later than 3 months following receipt of the letter, or by August 25, 2006. Also as requested, the Commission will issue, as soon as possible thereafter, a public version of the report with any business confidential information deleted. In the request letter, the USTR referred to the Memorandum of Understanding Between the Governments of the United States of America and the People’s Republic of China Concerning Trade in Textile and Apparel Products (‘‘MOU’’), which entered into force on January 1, 2006, and established annual quantitative restraints on U.S. imports of certain textile and apparel products originating in China through 2008. In the request letter, the USTR stated that one such quantitative restraint covers category 332/432/632 (hosiery of cotton wool, and manmade fibers), and includes a sublimit on category 332/432/632—part. According to the request letter and the MOU, the quantitative restraint and sublimit on hosiery from China also cover the babies’ socks and booties of heading 6111 (category 239). Written Submissions: No public hearing is planned. However, interested parties are invited to submit written statements concerning the matters to be addressed by the Commission in its report on this investigation. Submissions should be addressed to the Secretary, United States International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20436. To be assured of consideration by the Commission, written statements related to the Commission’s report should be submitted to the Commission at the earliest practical date and should be received no later than 5:15 p.m., July 11, 2006. PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 33483 All written submissions must conform with the provisions of section 201.8 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 201.8). Section 201.8 of the rules requires that a signed original (or copy designated as an original) and fourteen (14) copies of each document be filed. In the event that confidential treatment of the document is requested, at least four (4) additional copies must be filed, in which the confidential business information must be deleted (see the following paragraph for further information regarding confidential business information). The Commission’s rules do not authorize filing submissions with the Secretary by facsimile or electronic means, except to the extent permitted by section 201.8 of the rules (see Handbook for Electronic Filing Procedures, ftp://ftp.usitc.gov/ pub/reports/ electronic_filing_handbook.pdf). Persons with questions regarding electronic filing should contact the Secretary (202–205–2000 or edis@usitc.gov). Any submissions that contain confidential business information must also conform with the requirements of section 201.6 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 201.6). Section 201.6 of the rules requires that the cover of the document and the individual pages be clearly marked as to whether they are the ‘‘confidential’’ or ‘‘nonconfidential’’ version, and that the confidential business information be clearly identified by means of brackets. All written submissions, except for confidential business information, will be made available in the Office of the Secretary to the Commission for inspection by interested parties. The Commission may include some or all of the confidential business information submitted in the course of this investigation in the report it sends to the USTR and the President. As requested by the USTR, the Commission will publish a public version of the report. However, in the public version, the Commission will not publish confidential business information in a manner that would reveal the operations of the firm supplying the information. The public record for this investigation may be viewed on the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) https://edis.usitc.gov. Hearing impaired individuals may obtain information on this matter by contacting the Commission’s TDD terminal on 202– 205–1810. Persons with mobility impairments who will need special assistance in gaining access to the E:\FR\FM\09JNN1.SGM 09JNN1 33484 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 111 / Friday, June 9, 2006 / Notices Commission should contact the Office of the Secretary at 202–205–2000. Issued: June 6, 2006. By order of the Commission. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E6–9029 Filed 6–8–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Inv. No. 337–TA–572] In the Matter of Certain Insulin Delivery Devices, Including Cartridges Having Adaptor Tops, and Components Thereof; Notice of Investigation U.S. International Trade Commission. ACTION: Institution of investigation pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 1337. jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on May 8, 2006, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, on behalf of Novo Nordisk A/S, Novo Nordisk Inc., and Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals Industries, Inc. Supplemental letters were filed on May 11 and 23, 2006. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 in the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain insulin delivery devices, including cartridges having adaptor tops, and components thereof, by reason of infringement of claims 1–3, 5–7, 11, 18, and 19 of U.S. Patent 5,693,027. The complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists or is in the process of being established as required by subsection (a)(2) of section 337. The complainant requests that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue a permanent exclusion order and a permanent cease and desist order. ADDRESSES: The complaint, except for any confidential information contained therein, is available for inspection during official business hours (8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.) in the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., Room 112, Washington, DC 20436, telephone 202–205–2000. Hearing impaired individuals are advised that information on this matter can be obtained by contacting the Commission’s TDD terminal on 202–205–1810. Persons with mobility impairments who will need special assistance in gaining access VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:01 Jun 08, 2006 Jkt 208001 to the Commission should contact the Office of the Secretary at 202–205–2000. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its internet server at https:// www.usitc.gov. The public record for this investigation may be viewed on the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Juan Cockburn, Esq., Office of Unfair Import Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, telephone 202–205–2572. Authority: The authority for institution of this investigation is contained in section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, and in section 210.10 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, 19 CFR 210.10 (2005). Scope of Investigation: Having considered the complaint, the U.S. International Trade Commission, on June 5, 2006, ordered that— (1) Pursuant to subsection (b) of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, an investigation be instituted to determine whether there is a violation of subsection (a)(1)(B) of section 337 in the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, or the sale within the United States after importation of certain insulin delivery devices, including cartridges having adaptor tops, or components thereof, by reason of infringement of claims 1–3, 5– 7, 11, 18, or 19 of U.S. Patent 5,693,027, and whether an industry in the United States exists or is in the process of being established as required by subsection (a)(2) of section 337. (2) For the purpose of the investigation so instituted, the following are hereby named as parties upon which this notice of investigation shall be served: (a) The complainants are— Novo Nordisk A/S, Novo Alle, 2880 Bagsvaerd, Denmark. Novo Nordisk Inc., 100 College Road West, Princeton, NJ 08540. Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals Industries, Inc., 3612 Powhatan Road, Clayton, NC 27527. (b) The respondents are the following entities alleged to be in violation of section 337, and are the parties upon which the complaint is to be served: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH, Industriepark Hoechst, D–65926, Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Sanofi-Aventis, 174/180 Avenue de France, Paris, Cedex 75013 France. Aventis Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 300 Somerset Corporate Blvd., Bridgewater, NJ 08807. (c) The Commission investigative attorney, party to this investigation, is Juan Cockburn, Esq., Office of Unfair PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Import Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., Suite 401, Washington, DC 20436; and (3) For the investigation so instituted, the Honorable Sidney Harris is designated as the presiding administrative law judge. Responses to the complaint and the notice of investigation must be submitted by the named respondents in accordance with section 210.13 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, 19 CFR 210.13. Pursuant to 19 CFR 201.16(d) and 210.13(a), such responses will be considered by the Commission if received not later than 20 days after the date of service by the Commission of the complaint and the notice of investigation. Extensions of time for submitting responses to the complaint and the notice of investigation will not be granted unless good cause therefor is shown. Failure of a respondent to file a timely response to each allegation in the complaint and in this notice may be deemed to constitute a waiver of the right to appear and contest the allegations of the complaint and this notice, and to authorize the administrative law judge and the Commission, without further notice to the respondent, to find the facts to be as alleged in the complaint and this notice and to enter an initial determination and a final determination containing such findings, and may result in the issuance of a limited exclusion order or cease and desist order or both directed against the respondent. By order of the Commission. Issued: June 6, 2006. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E6–9003 Filed 6–8–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation Nos. 701–TA–253 and 731– TA–132, 252, 271, 273, 409, 410, 532–534, and 536 (Second Review)] Certain Pipe and Tube From Argentina, Brazil, India, Korea, Mexico, Taiwan, Thailand, and Turkey United States International Trade Commission. ACTION: Revised schedule for the subject reviews. AGENCY: DATES: Effective Date: June 2, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Russell Duncan (202–708–4727), Office of Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., E:\FR\FM\09JNN1.SGM 09JNN1

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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation No. 332-475]


Probable Effect of Proposed Definitions for Certain Baby Socks

AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission.

ACTION: Institution of investigation and request for public comments.

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DATES: Effective Date: June 5, 2006.

SUMMARY: Following receipt of a request from the United States Trade 
Representative (USTR) on May 26, 2006, the Commission instituted 
investigation No. 332-475, Probable Effect of Proposed Definitions for 
Certain Baby Socks, under section 332(g) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 
U.S.C. 1332(g)).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Project Leader, Mrs. Jackie Jones, 
Office of Industries (202-205-3466; jackie.jones@usitc.gov). For 
information on legal aspects, contact William Gearhart of the Office of 
the General Counsel (202-205-3091; william.gearhart@usitc.gov). The 
media should contact Margaret O'Laughlin, Office of External Relations 
(202-205-1819; margaret.olaughlin@usitc.gov).
    Background: In his letter, the USTR requested that the Commission 
provide advice as to the probable effect of each of two proposed 
definitions for babies' booties on U.S. imports from China, on total 
U.S. imports, and on domestic producers of the affected articles. In an 
attachment to the request letter, the USTR provided two proposed 
definitions for babies' booties classifiable in heading 6111 of the 
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), as follows:

Proposed Definition Number One

    For purposes of heading 6111, babies' booties are knitted or 
crocheted foot coverings without an applied sole glued, sewn or 
otherwise affixed to the upper. These articles have bulky 
embellishments, such as rattles or other attachments, which preclude 
wearing inside of footwear.

Proposed Definition Number Two

    For purposes of heading 6111, babies' booties are knitted or 
crocheted foot coverings without an applied sole glued, sewn or 
otherwise affixed to the uppers. These articles have embellishments, 
such as rattles, lace, appliqu[eacute]s, skid-proofing or kick-proofing 
properties.
    As requested, the Commission will submit its advice to the USTR at 
the earliest possible date, but not later than 3 months following 
receipt of the letter, or by August 25, 2006. Also as requested, the 
Commission will issue, as soon as possible thereafter, a public version 
of the report with any business confidential information deleted.
    In the request letter, the USTR referred to the Memorandum of 
Understanding Between the Governments of the United States of America 
and the People's Republic of China Concerning Trade in Textile and 
Apparel Products (``MOU''), which entered into force on January 1, 
2006, and established annual quantitative restraints on U.S. imports of 
certain textile and apparel products originating in China through 2008. 
In the request letter, the USTR stated that one such quantitative 
restraint covers category 332/432/632 (hosiery of cotton wool, and 
manmade fibers), and includes a sublimit on category 332/432/632--part. 
According to the request letter and the MOU, the quantitative restraint 
and sublimit on hosiery from China also cover the babies' socks and 
booties of heading 6111 (category 239).
    Written Submissions: No public hearing is planned. However, 
interested parties are invited to submit written statements concerning 
the matters to be addressed by the Commission in its report on this 
investigation. Submissions should be addressed to the Secretary, United 
States International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC 
20436. To be assured of consideration by the Commission, written 
statements related to the Commission's report should be submitted to 
the Commission at the earliest practical date and should be received no 
later than 5:15 p.m., July 11, 2006.
    All written submissions must conform with the provisions of section 
201.8 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 
201.8). Section 201.8 of the rules requires that a signed original (or 
copy designated as an original) and fourteen (14) copies of each 
document be filed. In the event that confidential treatment of the 
document is requested, at least four (4) additional copies must be 
filed, in which the confidential business information must be deleted 
(see the following paragraph for further information regarding 
confidential business information). The Commission's rules do not 
authorize filing submissions with the Secretary by facsimile or 
electronic means, except to the extent permitted by section 201.8 of 
the rules (see Handbook for Electronic Filing Procedures, ftp://
ftp.usitc.gov/pub/reports/electronic_filing_handbook.pdf). Persons 
with questions regarding electronic filing should contact the Secretary 
(202-205-2000 or edis@usitc.gov).
    Any submissions that contain confidential business information must 
also conform with the requirements of section 201.6 of the Commission's 
Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 201.6). Section 201.6 of the 
rules requires that the cover of the document and the individual pages 
be clearly marked as to whether they are the ``confidential'' or 
``nonconfidential'' version, and that the confidential business 
information be clearly identified by means of brackets. All written 
submissions, except for confidential business information, will be made 
available in the Office of the Secretary to the Commission for 
inspection by interested parties.
    The Commission may include some or all of the confidential business 
information submitted in the course of this investigation in the report 
it sends to the USTR and the President. As requested by the USTR, the 
Commission will publish a public version of the report. However, in the 
public version, the Commission will not publish confidential business 
information in a manner that would reveal the operations of the firm 
supplying the information.
    The public record for this investigation may be viewed on the 
Commission's electronic docket (EDIS) https://edis.usitc.gov. Hearing 
impaired individuals may obtain information on this matter by 
contacting the Commission's TDD terminal on 202-205-1810. Persons with 
mobility impairments who will need special assistance in gaining access 
to the

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Commission should contact the Office of the Secretary at 202-205-2000.

    Issued: June 6, 2006.

    By order of the Commission.
Marilyn R. Abbott,
Secretary to the Commission.
 [FR Doc. E6-9029 Filed 6-8-06; 8:45 am]
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