Sodium Nitrite From China and Germany, 2278-2279 [E8-414]

Download as PDF rmajette on PROD1PC64 with NOTICES 2278 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 9 / Monday, January 14, 2008 / Notices Letters supplementing the complaint were filed on December 17 and 26, 2007. 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 silicon microphone packages and products containing same by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 6,781,231 and 7,242,089. The complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists as required by subsection (a)(2) of section 337. The complainant request that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue an exclusion order and a 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 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: Mareesa A. Frederick, Esq., Office of Unfair Import Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, telephone (202) 205–3052. 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 (2007). Scope of Investigation: Having considered the complaint, the U.S. International Trade Commission, on January 3, 2008, 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 VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:22 Jan 11, 2008 Jkt 214001 importation of certain silicon microphone packages or products containing same by reason of infringement of one or more of claims 1 and 2 of U.S. Patent No. 6,781,231 and claims 1, 2, 9, 10, 15, 17, 20, 28, and 29 of U.S. Patent No. 7,242,089, 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 complainant is—Knowles Electronics, LLC, 1151 Maplewood Drive, Itasca, Illinois 60143. (b) The respondent is the following entity alleged to be in violation of section 337, and is the party upon which the complaint is to be served: MEMS Technology Berhad, Unit 810, Block A, Pusat Dagangan Phileo II, 15 Jalan SS 16/11. 46350 Petaling Jaya, Delangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia. (c) The Commission investigative attorney, party to this investigation, is Mareesa A. Frederick, Esq., Office of Unfair Import Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., Room 401–O, Washington, DC 20436; and (3) For the investigation so instituted, the Honorable Carl C. Charneski 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 PO 00000 Frm 00067 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 issuance of an exclusion order or cease and desist order or both directed against a respondent. By order of the Commission. Issued: January 3, 2008. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E8–413 Filed 1–11–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation Nos. 701–TA–453 and 731– TA–1136–1137 (Preliminary)] Sodium Nitrite From China and Germany Determinations On the basis of the record 1 developed in the subject investigations, the United States International Trade Commission (Commission) determines, pursuant to section 703(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1671b(a)) (the Act), that there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is materially injured by reason of imports from China of sodium nitrite, provided for in subheading 2834.10 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that are alleged to be subsidized by the Government of China. The Commission further determines, pursuant to section 733(a) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1673b(a)), that there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is materially injured by reason of imports from China and Germany of sodium nitrite, that are alleged to be sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). Commencement of Final Phase Investigations Pursuant to section 207.18 of the Commission’s rules, the Commission also gives notice of the commencement of the final phase of its investigations concerning sodium nitrite from China and Germany. The Commission will issue a final phase notice of scheduling, which will be published in the Federal Register as provided in section 207.21 of the Commission’s rules, upon notice from the Department of Commerce (Commerce) of affirmative preliminary determinations in the investigations under sections 703(b) and 733(b) of the Act, or, if the preliminary determinations are negative, upon notice of affirmative final determinations in those investigations under sections 705(a) and 735(a) of the 1 The record is defined in sec. 207.2(f) of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 207.2(f)). E:\FR\FM\14JAN1.SGM 14JAN1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 9 / Monday, January 14, 2008 / Notices Act. Parties that filed entries of appearance in the preliminary phase of the investigations need not enter a separate appearance for the final phase of the investigations. Industrial users and, if the merchandise under investigation is sold at the retail level, representative consumer organizations have the right to appear as parties in Commission antidumping and countervailing duty investigations. The Secretary will prepare a public service list containing the names and addresses of all persons, or their representatives, who are parties to the investigations. Background rmajette on PROD1PC64 with NOTICES On November 8, 2007, a petition was filed with the Commission and Commerce by General Chemical LLC, Parsippany, NJ, alleging that an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury by reason of subsidized imports of sodium nitrite from China, and by reason of LTFV imports of sodium nitrite from China and Germany. Accordingly, effective November 8, 2007, the Commission instituted countervailing and antidumping duty investigations Nos. 701–TA–453 and 731–TA–1136–1137 (Preliminary). Notice of the institution of the Commission’s investigations and of a public conference to be held in connection therewith was given by posting copies of the notice in the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, Washington, DC, and by publishing the notice in the Federal Register of November 15, 2007 (72 FR 64241). The conference was held in Washington, DC, on November 27, 2007, and all persons who requested the opportunity were permitted to appear in person or by counsel. The Commission transmitted its determinations in these investigations to the Secretary of Commerce on December 26, 2007. The views of the Commission are contained in USITC Publication 3979 (January 2008), entitled Sodium Nitrite from China and Germany: Investigation Nos. 701–TA–453 and 731–TA–1136–1137 (Preliminary). By order of the Commission. Issued: January 3, 2008. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E8–414 Filed 1–11–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:22 Jan 11, 2008 Jkt 214001 permitting electronic submission of responses. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE [OMB Number 1103–NEW] Office of Community Oriented Policing Services; Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested ACTION: 60–Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Situational Policing Officer and Neighborhood Survey. The Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The revision of a currently approved information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days for public comment until March 14, 2008. 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 Rebekah Dorr, Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, 1100 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20530. 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 agency’s 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., PO 00000 Frm 00068 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 2279 Overview of This Information Collection (1) Type of Information Collection: Proposed collection; comments requested. (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Situational Policing Officer and Neighborhood Survey. (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department sponsoring the collection: None. U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services. (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary: A small number of law enforcement officers and residents in the following jurisdictions: Pittsburgh, PA, Cleveland, OH, Akron, OH, and Ohio County, WV. (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond/reply: It is estimated that approximately 1,600 respondents for the neighborhood survey for an average of 15 minutes per response. It is estimated that approximately 200 respondents for the officer survey for an average of 10 minutes per response. (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: The total estimated burden is 433.5 hours. If additional information is required contact: Lynn Bryant, Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Patrick Henry Building, Suite 1600, 601 D Street, NW., Washington, DC 20530. Dated: January 8, 2008. Lynn Bryant, Department Clearance Officer, PRA, Department of Justice. [FR Doc. E8–386 Filed 1–11–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–AT–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE [OMB Number 1103–0096] Office of Community Oriented Policing Services; Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension of a Previously Approved Collection, With Change; Comments Requested 30-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: COPS Application Guide. ACTION: E:\FR\FM\14JAN1.SGM 14JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 9 (Monday, January 14, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2278-2279]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-414]


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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation Nos. 701-TA-453 and 731-TA-1136-1137 (Preliminary)]


Sodium Nitrite From China and Germany

Determinations

    On the basis of the record \1\ developed in the subject 
investigations, the United States International Trade Commission 
(Commission) determines, pursuant to section 703(a) of the Tariff Act 
of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1671b(a)) (the Act), that there is a reasonable 
indication that an industry in the United States is materially injured 
by reason of imports from China of sodium nitrite, provided for in 
subheading 2834.10 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United 
States, that are alleged to be subsidized by the Government of China. 
The Commission further determines, pursuant to section 733(a) of the 
Act (19 U.S.C. 1673b(a)), that there is a reasonable indication that an 
industry in the United States is materially injured by reason of 
imports from China and Germany of sodium nitrite, that are alleged to 
be sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV).
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    \1\ The record is defined in sec. 207.2(f) of the Commission's 
Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 207.2(f)).
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Commencement of Final Phase Investigations

    Pursuant to section 207.18 of the Commission's rules, the 
Commission also gives notice of the commencement of the final phase of 
its investigations concerning sodium nitrite from China and Germany. 
The Commission will issue a final phase notice of scheduling, which 
will be published in the Federal Register as provided in section 207.21 
of the Commission's rules, upon notice from the Department of Commerce 
(Commerce) of affirmative preliminary determinations in the 
investigations under sections 703(b) and 733(b) of the Act, or, if the 
preliminary determinations are negative, upon notice of affirmative 
final determinations in those investigations under sections 705(a) and 
735(a) of the

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Act. Parties that filed entries of appearance in the preliminary phase 
of the investigations need not enter a separate appearance for the 
final phase of the investigations. Industrial users and, if the 
merchandise under investigation is sold at the retail level, 
representative consumer organizations have the right to appear as 
parties in Commission antidumping and countervailing duty 
investigations. The Secretary will prepare a public service list 
containing the names and addresses of all persons, or their 
representatives, who are parties to the investigations.

Background

    On November 8, 2007, a petition was filed with the Commission and 
Commerce by General Chemical LLC, Parsippany, NJ, alleging that an 
industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with 
material injury by reason of subsidized imports of sodium nitrite from 
China, and by reason of LTFV imports of sodium nitrite from China and 
Germany. Accordingly, effective November 8, 2007, the Commission 
instituted countervailing and antidumping duty investigations Nos. 701-
TA-453 and 731-TA-1136-1137 (Preliminary).
    Notice of the institution of the Commission's investigations and of 
a public conference to be held in connection therewith was given by 
posting copies of the notice in the Office of the Secretary, U.S. 
International Trade Commission, Washington, DC, and by publishing the 
notice in the Federal Register of November 15, 2007 (72 FR 64241). The 
conference was held in Washington, DC, on November 27, 2007, and all 
persons who requested the opportunity were permitted to appear in 
person or by counsel.
    The Commission transmitted its determinations in these 
investigations to the Secretary of Commerce on December 26, 2007. The 
views of the Commission are contained in USITC Publication 3979 
(January 2008), entitled Sodium Nitrite from China and Germany: 
Investigation Nos. 701-TA-453 and 731-TA-1136-1137 (Preliminary).

    By order of the Commission.
    Issued: January 3, 2008.
Marilyn R. Abbott,
Secretary to the Commission.
 [FR Doc. E8-414 Filed 1-11-08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7020-02-P
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