In the Matter of Certain Engines, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same; Notice of Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Terminating the Investigation on the Basis of a Consent Order Stipulation and Consent Order, 34037-34038 [E7-11889]

Download as PDF rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 118 / Wednesday, June 20, 2007 / Notices Washington, DC. All written submissions should be addressed to the Secretary, United States International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20436. 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: Laura Rodriguez, Office of Industries (202–205–3499; laura.rodriguez@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). Hearing-impaired individuals may obtain information on this matter by contacting the Commission’s TDD terminal at 202–205–1810. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its Internet server (https://www.usitc.gov). 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. Background: The Annex to the USTR’s June 1 letter identified an additional set of modifications for which advice is requested in a recently added section 6 of the Annex. The list can be viewed at https://www.usitc.gov/ secretary/edis.htm. As requested, the Commission will transmit its advice to the USTR by August 30, 2007, and will issue a public version of its report shortly thereafter, with any confidential business information deleted. The Commission’s notice of institution of this investigation was published in the Federal Register of February 15, 2007 (72 FR 7455). The original deadline for the filing of written submissions was March 16, 2007, and the Commission was scheduled to transmit its advice on May 24, 2007. As indicated below, the deadline for written submissions has been extended to June 29, 2007, and those submissions should be limited to the following: (1) Information and arguments with respect to the modifications listed in section 6 of the Annex; and (2) with respect to the modifications listed in sections 1–5 of the Annex, information and arguments not available as of March 16, 2007. The Commission expects to transmit its report to the USTR by August 30, 2007. No public hearing was scheduled in the notice of investigation and none is planned in connection with the expanded scope of investigation. VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:25 Jun 19, 2007 Jkt 211001 Written Submissions: Persons with an interest in this matter are invited to submit written statements concerning the modifications to be addressed by the Commission in its expanded report on this investigation. Such submissions should be limited to the following: (1) information and arguments with respect to the modifications listed in section 6 of the Annex; and (2) with respect to the modifications listed in sections 1–5 of the Annex, information and arguments not available as of March 16, 2007. Submissions should be addressed to the Secretary to the Commission and should be submitted at the earliest practical date but no later than 5:15 p.m. on June 29, 2007. All written submissions must conform with 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 the filing of 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, https:// www.usitc.gov/secretary/ fed_reg_notices/rules/documents/ handbook_on_electronic_filing.pdf). Persons with questions regarding electronic filing should contact the Secretary (202–205–2000 or https:// www.usitc.gov/secretary/edis.htm). 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. The USTR has directed PO 00000 Frm 00071 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 34037 that the Commission, after transmitting its report, publish a public version of its report, with any confidential business information deleted. Accordingly, any confidential business information received by the Commission in this investigation and used in preparing the report will not be published in the public version of the report in a manner that would reveal the operations of the firm supplying the information. By order of the Commission. Issued: June 15, 2007. Marilyn Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E7–11919 Filed 6–19–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Inv. No. 337–TA–585] In the Matter of Certain Engines, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same; Notice of Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Terminating the Investigation on the Basis of a Consent Order Stipulation and Consent Order U.S. International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review an initial determination (‘‘ID’’) of the presiding administrative law judge (‘‘ALJ’’) (Order No. 17) in the abovecaptioned investigation terminating this investigation, as to both respondents, on the basis of a consent order stipulation and a consent order. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Christal A. Sheppard, Esq., Office of the General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20436, telephone 202– 708–2301. 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 E:\FR\FM\20JNN1.SGM 20JNN1 rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES 34038 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 118 / Wednesday, June 20, 2007 / Notices record for this investigation may be viewed on the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On October 19, 2006, 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 American Honda Motor Company, Inc. of Torrance, California (‘‘Honda’’), alleging a violation of section 337 in the importation, sale for importation, and sale within the United States after importation of certain engines, components thereof, and products containing the same by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 5,706,769 and 6,250,273. 71 FR 61799 (Oct. 19, 2006). The complainant named Wuxi Kipor Power Co., Ltd. of Jiangsu, China (‘‘Wuxi’’) as a respondent. On January 24, 2007, the ALJ granted a motion by complainant Honda for leave to amend the complaint and the notice of investigation to add Wuxi Kama Power Co. Ltd. (‘‘Kama’’) as a respondent to the investigation. The Commission did not review that initial determination. On May 15, 2007, Honda, Wuxi, and Kama filed a joint motion pursuant to Commission rule 210.21(c) seeking termination of this investigation based upon a consent order stipulation and a proposed consent order (copies attached). The proposed consent order would terminate the investigation in its entirety. The Commission investigative attorney supported the motion in a response dated May, 15, 2007. On May 18, 2007, the ALJ issued the subject ID (Order No. 17) terminating this investigation pursuant to Commission rule 210.21(c)(1)(ii). He indicates in the ID that the consent order stipulations satisfy Commission rule 210.21(c)(3). The ALJ also considered, pursuant to Commission rule 210.21(c)(2)(ii) and 210.50(b)(2), the effect of the consent order ‘‘upon the public health and welfare, competitive conditions in the U.S. economy, the production of like or directly competitive articles in the United States, and U.S. consumers.’’ The ALJ found no adverse effect on the public interest. No petitions for review of the ID were filed and the Commission has determined not to review the ID. The authority for the Commission’s determination is contained in section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1337), and in §§ 210.21 and 210.42 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 210.21 and 210.42). By order of the Commission. VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:25 Jun 19, 2007 Jkt 211001 Issued: June 14, 2007. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E7–11889 Filed 6–19–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 337–TA–574] In the Matter of Certain Equipment for Telecommunications or Data Communications Networks, Including Routers, Switches, and Hubs, and Components Thereof; Notice of Decision Not To Review an Initial Determination Granting Joint Motion for Termination of the Investigation as to Certain Respondents Based on a Settlement Agreement U.S. International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review the presiding administrative law judge’s (‘‘ALJ’’) initial determination (‘‘ID’’) (Order No. 27) granting the joint motion of complainant Telecordia Technologies, Inc. (‘‘Telecordia’’) and respondents Lucent Technologies, Inc., Alcatel U.S.A., Inc., and Alcatel S.A. to terminate the above captioned investigation with respect to those respondents based on a settlement agreement. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eric Frahm, Office of the General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205–3107. Copies of non-confidential 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. 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. Hearing-impaired persons are advised that information on this matter can be obtained by contacting the Commission’s TDD terminal on (202) 205–1810. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This investigation was instituted on June 16, 2006, based on a complaint filed by PO 00000 Frm 00072 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Telecordia. The complaint alleged violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1337) in the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain equipment for telecommunications or data communications networks, including routers, switches, and hubs, and components thereof, by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 4,893,306; U.S. Patent No. Re. 36,633 (‘‘the ’633 patent’’); and U.S. Patent No. 4,835,763. The amended complaint named five respondents: Lucent Technologies, Inc. of Murray Hill, New Jersey, Alcatel S.A. of France, Alcatel USA, Inc. of Plano, Texas (collectively, ‘‘Lucent and Alcatel’’); Cisco Systems, Inc. of San Jose, California; and PMC-Sierra, Inc. of Santa Clara, California. Only claims 11 and 33 of the ’633 patent remain in the investigation. On May 8, 2007, Telecordia and Lucent and Alcatel moved jointly to terminate the investigation with respect to Lucent and Alcatel, based on a settlement agreement. The Commission investigative attorney supported the motion. On May 24, 2007, the ALJ issued an ID (Order No. 27) granting the joint motion to terminate the investigation with regard to Lucent and Alcatel. The ALJ found that the joint motion complied with the requirements of Commission Rule 210.21(b)(1) and that there was no evidence that the requested termination of the investigation will prejudice the public interest. Accordingly, the ALJ terminated the investigation as to Lucent and Alcatel. No petitions for review of the ID were filed. The Commission has determined not to review the ID. The authority for the Commission’s determination is contained in section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1337), and in section 210.42 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 210.42). By order of the Commission. Issued: June 15, 2007. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E7–11940 Filed 6–19–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P E:\FR\FM\20JNN1.SGM 20JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 118 (Wednesday, June 20, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 34037-34038]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-11889]


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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Inv. No. 337-TA-585]


In the Matter of Certain Engines, Components Thereof, and 
Products Containing the Same; Notice of Commission Determination Not To 
Review an Initial Determination Terminating the Investigation on the 
Basis of a Consent Order Stipulation and Consent Order

AGENCY: U.S. International Trade Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade 
Commission has determined not to review an initial determination 
(``ID'') of the presiding administrative law judge (``ALJ'') (Order No. 
17) in the above-captioned investigation terminating this 
investigation, as to both respondents, on the basis of a consent order 
stipulation and a consent order.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Christal A. Sheppard, Esq., Office of the 
General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, 
SW., Washington, DC 20436, telephone 202-708-2301. 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. Hearing-impaired 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

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record for this investigation may be viewed on the Commission's 
electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On October 19, 2006, 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 American Honda 
Motor Company, Inc. of Torrance, California (``Honda''), alleging a 
violation of section 337 in the importation, sale for importation, and 
sale within the United States after importation of certain engines, 
components thereof, and products containing the same by reason of 
infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 5,706,769 and 
6,250,273. 71 FR 61799 (Oct. 19, 2006). The complainant named Wuxi 
Kipor Power Co., Ltd. of Jiangsu, China (``Wuxi'') as a respondent.
    On January 24, 2007, the ALJ granted a motion by complainant Honda 
for leave to amend the complaint and the notice of investigation to add 
Wuxi Kama Power Co. Ltd. (``Kama'') as a respondent to the 
investigation. The Commission did not review that initial 
determination.
    On May 15, 2007, Honda, Wuxi, and Kama filed a joint motion 
pursuant to Commission rule 210.21(c) seeking termination of this 
investigation based upon a consent order stipulation and a proposed 
consent order (copies attached). The proposed consent order would 
terminate the investigation in its entirety. The Commission 
investigative attorney supported the motion in a response dated May, 
15, 2007.
    On May 18, 2007, the ALJ issued the subject ID (Order No. 17) 
terminating this investigation pursuant to Commission rule 
210.21(c)(1)(ii). He indicates in the ID that the consent order 
stipulations satisfy Commission rule 210.21(c)(3). The ALJ also 
considered, pursuant to Commission rule 210.21(c)(2)(ii) and 
210.50(b)(2), the effect of the consent order ``upon the public health 
and welfare, competitive conditions in the U.S. economy, the production 
of like or directly competitive articles in the United States, and U.S. 
consumers.'' The ALJ found no adverse effect on the public interest. No 
petitions for review of the ID were filed and the Commission has 
determined not to review the ID.
    The authority for the Commission's determination is contained in 
section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1337), and 
in Sec. Sec.  210.21 and 210.42 of the Commission's Rules of Practice 
and Procedure (19 CFR 210.21 and 210.42).

    By order of the Commission.

    Issued: June 14, 2007.
Marilyn R. Abbott,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. E7-11889 Filed 6-19-07; 8:45 am]
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