Certain Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Batteries, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same; Notice of Investigation, 21050-21051 [E7-8053]

Download as PDF 21050 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 81 / Friday April 27, 2007 / Notices INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Inv. No. 337–TA–543] Certain Baseband Processor Chips and Chipsets, Transmitter and Receiver (Radio) Chips, Power Control Chips, and Products Containing Same, Including Cellular Telephone Handsets; Notice of Commission Decision To Extend the Target Date for Completion of the Investigation U.S. International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. cprice-sewell on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to further extend the target date for completion of the above-captioned investigation by seventeen (17) days to May 25, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Michael Liberman, Esq., Office of the General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20436, telephone 202– 205–3152. Copies of the ID and all other nonconfidential documents filed in connection with this investigation are or will be 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., Washington, DC 20436, telephone 202–205–2000. Hearingimpaired persons are advised that information on this matter can be obtained by contacting the Commission’s TDD terminal on 202– 205–1810. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its Internet server (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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On June 21, 2005, the Commission instituted an investigation under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, 19 U.S.C. 1337, based on a complaint filed by Broadcom Corporation of Irvine, California, alleging a violation of section 337 in the importation, sale for importation, and sale within the United States after importation of certain baseband processor chips and chipsets, transmitter and receiver (radio) chips, power control chips, and products containing same, including cellular telephone handsets by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 6,374,311; 6,714,983; 6,583,675; 5,682,379 (‘‘the ‘379 patent’’); and 6,359,872 (‘‘the ‘872 patent’’). 70 Fed. Reg. 35707 (June 21, 2005). The VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:38 Apr 26, 2007 Jkt 211001 complainant named Qualcomm Incorporated of San Diego, California (‘‘Qualcomm’’) as the only respondent. The ‘379 patent and ‘872 patent have been terminated from this investigation. On October 19, 2006, the presiding administrative law judge (‘‘ALJ’’) issued an Initial Determination (‘‘ID’’) on Violation of Section 337 and Recommended Determination (‘‘RD’’) on Remedy and Bond, finding a violation of section 337. The ID found a violation of section 337, and the RD recommended a limited exclusion order directed to baseband processor chips imported by Qualcomm. On December 8, 2006, the Commission issued a notice of its decision to review and upon review to modify in part the ALJ’s final ID. The modification made by the Commission did not change the finding of violation. The Commission also requested the parties to the investigation, interested Government agencies, and any other interested persons to file written submissions on the issues of remedy, the public interest, and bonding. On January 25, 2007, respondent Qualcomm moved, inter alia, for oral argument and hearing on the issues of remedy and the public interest. On March 21–22, 2007, the Commission held a public hearing on the issues of remedy and the public interest. The Commission has determined to extend the target date for completion of this investigation by seventeen (17) days to May 25, 2007. The authority for the Commission’s determination is contained in 19 U.S.C. 1337, and in section 210.51(h) of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 210.51)). By order of the Commission. Issued: April 23, 2007. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E7–8051 Filed 4–26–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Inv. No. 337–TA–600] Certain Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Batteries, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same; Notice of Investigation U.S. International Trade Commission. ACTION: Institution of investigation pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 1337. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on PO 00000 Frm 00068 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 March 7, 2007, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, on behalf of 3M Company and 3M Innovative Properties Company of St. Paul, Minnesota. A letter supplementing the complaint was filed on March 27, 2007. On April 11, 2007, the complainants filed an amended complaint. A letter supplementing the amended complaint was filed on April 17, 2007. The amended complaint 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 rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, components thereof, and products containing same by reason of infringement of U.S. Patent Nos. 6,964,828 and 7,078,128. The amended complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists as required by subsection (a)(2) of section 337. The complainants request that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue a permanent exclusion order and permanent cease and desist orders. ADDRESSES: The amended complaint and supplement, except for any confidential information contained therein, are 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 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://www.usitc.gov/secretary/ edis.htm. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rett Snotherly, Esq., Office of Unfair Import Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, telephone (202) 205–2599. 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 (2006). Scope Of Investigation: Having considered the amended complaint, the E:\FR\FM\27APN1.SGM 27APN1 cprice-sewell on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 81 / Friday April 27, 2007 / Notices U.S. International Trade Commission, on April 20, 2007, 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 rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, components thereof, or products containing same by reason of infringement of one or more of claims 1, 2, 13, and 15–19 of U.S. Patent No. 6,964,828 and claims 10, 15, 16, and 22 of U.S. Patent No. 7,078,128, and whether an industry in the United States exists 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— 3M Company, 3M Center, St. Paul, Minnesota 55144. 3M Innovative Properties Company, 3M Center, St. Paul, Minnesota 55144. (b) The respondents are the following entities alleged to be in violation of section 337, and are the parties upon which the amended complaint is to be served: Sony Corporation, 7–35 Kitashinagawa, 6-Chome Shinagawa-KU, Tokyo 141 Japan. Sony Electronics, Inc., 16450 W. Bernardo Dr., San Diego, CA 92127. Lenovo Group Limited (Hong Kong), 23rd Floor, Lincoln House, Taikoo Place, 979 King’s Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong. Lenovo (United States) Inc., 5241 Paramount Pkwy, Morrisville, NC 27560. CDW Corporation, 200 N. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills, IL 60061. Batteries Com, LLC, 6040 W. 79th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46278–1727. Hitachi Koki USA, Ltd., 3950 Steve Reynolds Blvd., Norcross, GA 30093. Matsushita Industrial Electric Co., Ltd. 1006, Kadoma, Kadoma, OSK 571– 0050 Japan. Panasonic Corporation of North America, 1 Panasonic Way, Panazip 1F–6, Secaucus, NJ 07094. Total Micro Technologies, Inc., 17791 Mitchell N, Irvine, CA 92614. Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd, 5–5 KeihanHondori, 2-chome, Moriguchi, Osaka 570–8677, Japan. (c) The Commission investigative attorney, party to this investigation, is Rett Snotherly, Esq., Office of Unfair Import Investigations, U.S. International VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:18 Apr 26, 2007 Jkt 211001 Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., Suite 401, Washington, DC 20436; and (3) For the investigation so instituted, the Honorable Charles E. Bullock is designated as the presiding administrative law judge. Responses to the amended 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 amended complaint and the notice of investigation. Extensions of time for submitting responses to the amended 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 amended complaint and in this notice may be deemed to constitute a waiver of the right to appear and contest the allegations of the amended 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 amended 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: April 20, 2007. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E7–8053 Filed 4–26–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE [OMB Number 1105–NEW] National Drug Intelligence Center; Agency Information Collection Activities: New Collection; Comments Requested 60-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: New Collection SENTRY/Emerging Drug Tracking System ACTION: The United States Department of Justice (DOJ), National Drug Intelligence Center (NDIC), will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 21051 accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for ‘‘sixty days’’ until June 26, 2007. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. If you have comments especially on the estimated public burden or associated response time, suggestions, or need a copy of the proposed information collection instrument with instructions or additional information, please contact Thomas Padden, Chief Counsel, National Drug Intelligence Center, Fifth Floor, 319 Washington Street, Johnstown, PA 15901. Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are encouraged. Your comments should address one or more of the following four points: —Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; —Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; —Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and —Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. Overview of this information collection: (1) Type of Information Collection: New Collection. 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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Inv. No. 337-TA-600]


 Certain Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Batteries, Components Thereof, 
and Products Containing Same; Notice of Investigation

AGENCY: U.S. International Trade Commission.

ACTION: Institution of investigation pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 1337.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the 
U.S. International Trade Commission on March 7, 2007, under section 337 
of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, on behalf of 3M 
Company and 3M Innovative Properties Company of St. Paul, Minnesota. A 
letter supplementing the complaint was filed on March 27, 2007. On 
April 11, 2007, the complainants filed an amended complaint. A letter 
supplementing the amended complaint was filed on April 17, 2007. The 
amended complaint 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 rechargeable lithium-ion 
batteries, components thereof, and products containing same by reason 
of infringement of U.S. Patent Nos. 6,964,828 and 7,078,128. The 
amended complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States 
exists as required by subsection (a)(2) of section 337.
    The complainants request that the Commission institute an 
investigation and, after the investigation, issue a permanent exclusion 
order and permanent cease and desist orders.

ADDRESSES: The amended complaint and supplement, except for any 
confidential information contained therein, are 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 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://
www.usitc.gov/secretary/edis.htm.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rett Snotherly, Esq., Office of Unfair 
Import Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, telephone 
(202) 205-2599.
    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 (2006).
    Scope Of Investigation: Having considered the amended complaint, 
the

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U.S. International Trade Commission, on April 20, 2007, 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 rechargeable 
lithium-ion batteries, components thereof, or products containing same 
by reason of infringement of one or more of claims 1, 2, 13, and 15-19 
of U.S. Patent No. 6,964,828 and claims 10, 15, 16, and 22 of U.S. 
Patent No. 7,078,128, and whether an industry in the United States 
exists 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--

3M Company, 3M Center, St. Paul, Minnesota 55144.
3M Innovative Properties Company, 3M Center, St. Paul, Minnesota 55144.

    (b) The respondents are the following entities alleged to be in 
violation of section 337, and are the parties upon which the amended 
complaint is to be served:

Sony Corporation, 7-35 Kitashinagawa, 6-Chome Shinagawa-KU, Tokyo 141 
Japan.
Sony Electronics, Inc., 16450 W. Bernardo Dr., San Diego, CA 92127.
Lenovo Group Limited (Hong Kong), 23rd Floor, Lincoln House, Taikoo 
Place, 979 King's Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong.
Lenovo (United States) Inc., 5241 Paramount Pkwy, Morrisville, NC 
27560.
CDW Corporation, 200 N. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills, IL 60061.
Batteries Com, LLC, 6040 W. 79th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46278-1727.
Hitachi Koki USA, Ltd., 3950 Steve Reynolds Blvd., Norcross, GA 30093.
Matsushita Industrial Electric Co., Ltd. 1006, Kadoma, Kadoma, OSK 571-
0050 Japan.
Panasonic Corporation of North America, 1 Panasonic Way, Panazip 1F-6, 
Secaucus, NJ 07094.
Total Micro Technologies, Inc., 17791 Mitchell N, Irvine, CA 92614.
Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd, 5-5 Keihan-Hondori, 2-chome, Moriguchi, Osaka 
570-8677, Japan.
    (c) The Commission investigative attorney, party to this 
investigation, is Rett Snotherly, Esq., Office of Unfair 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 Charles E. 
Bullock is designated as the presiding administrative law judge.
    Responses to the amended 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 amended complaint 
and the notice of investigation. Extensions of time for submitting 
responses to the amended 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 amended complaint and in this notice may be deemed to 
constitute a waiver of the right to appear and contest the allegations 
of the amended 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 amended 
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: April 20, 2007.
Marilyn R. Abbott,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. E7-8053 Filed 4-26-07; 8:45 am]
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