Uncovered Innerspring Units From China, South Africa, and Vietnam, 13567 [E8-5038]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 50 / Thursday, March 13, 2008 / Notices Company of Fairport Harbor, Ohio, as respondents. On January 22, 2008, complainants Applica Consumer Products and Waters Research Company moved for leave to amend the complaint and notice of investigation to reflect a corporate merger between Applica Incorporated amd Applica Consumer Products, Inc. On February 11, 2008, the ALJ issued Order No. 5 granting the motion. No party petitioned for review of the subject ID. 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(h) of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 210.42(h)). By order of the Commission. Issued: March 7, 2008. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E8–4973 Filed 3–12–08; 8:45 am] Background BILLING CODE 7020–02–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation Nos. 731–TA–1140–1142 (Preliminary)] Uncovered Innerspring Units From China, South Africa, and Vietnam Determinations On the basis of the record 1 developed in the subject investigations, the United States International Trade Commission (Commission) determines, pursuant to section 733(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1673b(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, South Africa, and Vietnam of uncovered innerspring units provided for in statistical reporting number 9404.29.9010 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that are alleged to be sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES 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. The Commission will issue a final phase notice of scheduling, which will be published in the Federal Register as 1 The record is defined in sec. 207.2(f) of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 207.2(f)). VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:19 Mar 12, 2008 Jkt 214001 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 section 733(b) of the Act, or, if the preliminary determinations are negative, upon notice of affirmative final determinations in the investigations under section 735(a) of the 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 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. On December 31, 2007, a petition was filed with the Commission and Commerce by Leggett & Platt Inc., Carthage, MO, alleging that an industry in the United States is materially injured and threatened with further material injury by reason of LTFV imports of uncovered innerspring units from China, South Africa, and Vietnam. Accordingly, effective December 31, 2007, the Commission instituted antidumping duty investigation Nos. 731–TA–1140–1142 (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 January 7, 2008 (73 FR 1229). The conference was held in Washington, DC, on January 22, 2008, 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 February 14, 2008. The views of the Commission are contained in USITC Publication 3983 (February 2008), entitled Uncovered Innerspring Units from China, South Africa, and Vietnam: Investigation Nos. 731–TA–1140–1142 (Preliminary). By order of the Commission. PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 13567 Issued: February 27, 2008. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E8–5038 Filed 3–12–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Inv. No. 337–TA–636] In the Matter of Certain Laser Imageable Lithographic Printing Plates; 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 February 11, 2008, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, on behalf of Presstek, Inc. of Hudson, New Hampshire. Letters supplementing the complaint were filed on February 14 and 28, 2008. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 based upon the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain laser imageable lithographic printing plates that infringe certain claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 5,339,737 and 5,487,338 and U.S. Trademark Registration No. 1,711,005. The complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists as required by subsection (a)(2) of section 337. The complainant requests that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. ADDRESSES: The complaint and supplemental letters, 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:// E:\FR\FM\13MRN1.SGM 13MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 50 (Thursday, March 13, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 13567]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-5038]


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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation Nos. 731-TA-1140-1142 (Preliminary)]


Uncovered Innerspring Units From China, South Africa, and Vietnam

Determinations

    On the basis of the record \1\ developed in the subject 
investigations, the United States International Trade Commission 
(Commission) determines, pursuant to section 733(a) of the Tariff Act 
of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1673b(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, South Africa, and Vietnam of uncovered 
innerspring units provided for in statistical reporting number 
9404.29.9010 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, 
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. 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 section 733(b) of the Act, 
or, if the preliminary determinations are negative, upon notice of 
affirmative final determinations in the investigations under section 
735(a) of the 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 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 December 31, 2007, a petition was filed with the Commission and 
Commerce by Leggett & Platt Inc., Carthage, MO, alleging that an 
industry in the United States is materially injured and threatened with 
further material injury by reason of LTFV imports of uncovered 
innerspring units from China, South Africa, and Vietnam. Accordingly, 
effective December 31, 2007, the Commission instituted antidumping duty 
investigation Nos. 731-TA-1140-1142 (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 January 7, 2008 (73 FR 1229). The 
conference was held in Washington, DC, on January 22, 2008, 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 February 14, 2008. The 
views of the Commission are contained in USITC Publication 3983 
(February 2008), entitled Uncovered Innerspring Units from China, South 
Africa, and Vietnam: Investigation Nos. 731-TA-1140-1142 (Preliminary).

    By order of the Commission.

    Issued: February 27, 2008.
Marilyn R. Abbott,
Secretary to the Commission.
 [FR Doc. E8-5038 Filed 3-12-08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7020-02-P
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