Uncovered Innerspring Units From China, South Africa, and Vietnam, 49219-49221 [E8-19227]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 162 / Wednesday, August 20, 2008 / Notices • Santa Barbara Central Public Library, 40 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. • Goleta Public Library, 500 North Fairview Avenue, Goleta, CA 93117. • COMB office, 3301 Laurel Canyon Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105–2017. Special Assistance for Public Meetings If special assistance is required at the public meeting, please contact Mr. Brett Gray, COMB, at 805–687–4401, or at bgray@cachuma-board.org, no less than five working days before the meeting to allow Reclamation/COMB to secure the needed services. If a request cannot be honored, the requestor will be notified. Public Disclosure Before including your name, address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. Dated: July 11, 2008. Donald R. Glaser, Regional Director, Mid-Pacific Region. [FR Doc. E8–19246 Filed 8–19–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–MN–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 337–TA–596] In the Matter of Certain GPS Chips, Associated Software and Systems, and Products Containing Same; Notice of Commission Decision Not To Review a Final Determination Finding No Violation of Section 337 U.S. International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. dwashington3 on PRODPC61 with NOTICES 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’’) final initial determination (‘‘ID’’) issued on June 13, 2008 finding no violation of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, 19 U.S.C. 1337 in the above-captioned investigation. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Megan M. Valentine, Esq., Office of the General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 708–2301. Copies of non-confidential VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:36 Aug 19, 2008 Jkt 214001 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: The Commission instituted this investigation on March 13, 2007, based on a complaint filed by SiRF Technology, Inc. (‘‘SiRF’’) of San Jose, California. 72 FR 11378 (March 13, 2007). 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 GPS chips, associated software and systems, and products containing the same by reason of infringement of certain claims of United States Patent Nos. 6,304,216 (‘‘the ’216 patent’’); 7,043,363 (‘‘the ’363 patent’’); 7,091,904 (‘‘the ’904 patent’’); and 7,132,980 (‘‘the ’980 patent’’). The complaint named as respondent Global Locate, Inc. of San Jose, California (‘‘Global Locate’’). The complaint and notice of investigation were later amended to include one additional claim of the ’904 patent. Subsequently, the investigation was terminated with respect to the ’904 patent, the ’980 patent, and certain claims of the ’216 and the ’363 patents, and the complaint and notice of investigation were amended to add Broadcom, Inc. of Irvine, California (‘‘Broadcom’’) as a respondent to the investigation. On March 13, 2008, the Commission determined not to review an ID issued by the ALJ granting in part SiRF’s motion for summary determination that it had satisfied the importation requirements of 19 U.S.C. 1337. On March 20, 2008, the Commission further determined not to review an ID issued by the ALJ granting SiRF’s motion for summary determination that it had satisfied the economic prong of the domestic industry requirement. On June 13, 2008, the ALJ issued his final ID finding no violation of section 337 by respondents Global Locate and Broadcom. The ID included the ALJ’s PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 49219 recommended determination on remedy and bonding. In the subject ID, the ALJ found that Global Locate’s products do not infringe asserted claims 1, 6, 10–12, 17–19, 64, 65, 69, 70, 72, or 73 of the ’216 patent. The ALJ also found that the asserted claims are not invalid as anticipated by any prior art. The ALJ further found that SiRF failed to prove that a domestic industry exists for articles protected by the ’216 patent. In addition, the ALJ found that Global Locate’s products do not infringe asserted claims 7, 8, 10–12, 16, and 18– 20 of the ’363 patent. The ALJ also found that the asserted claims of the ’363 patent are invalid as anticipated by each of the GPS Builder System and the First GPS system. The ALJ further found that SiRF has established that a domestic industry exists for articles protected by the ’363 patent. On June 27, 2008, SiRF filed a petition for review seeking review of the ALJ’s ID with respect to the ’216 patent. Also on June 27, 2008, Global Locate filed a contingent petition for review, seeking review of certain aspects of the ALJ’s findings concerning both the ’216 and ’363 patents. On July 7, 2008, Global Locate filed an opposition to SiRF’s petition for review and SiRF filed a response to Global Locate’s contingent petition for review. Also on July 7, 2008, the Commission Investigative Attorney filed a response to both SiRF’s petition and Global Locate’s contingent petition. Having examined the record of this investigation, including the ALJ’s final ID, the petitions for review, and the responses thereto, the Commission has determined not to review the subject 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: August 14, 2008. William R. Bishop, Acting Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E8–19209 Filed 8–19–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation Nos. 731–TA–1140–1142 (Final)] Uncovered Innerspring Units From China, South Africa, and Vietnam United States International Trade Commission. AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\20AUN1.SGM 20AUN1 49220 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 162 / Wednesday, August 20, 2008 / Notices Scheduling of the final phase of antidumping investigations. ACTION: dwashington3 on PRODPC61 with NOTICES SUMMARY: The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of the final phase of antidumping investigation Nos. 731–TA–1140–1142 (Final) under section 735(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1673d(b)) (the Act) to determine whether an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury, or the establishment of an industry in the United States is materially retarded, by reason of less-than-fair-value imports from China, South Africa, and Vietnam of uncovered innerspring units, provided for in subheading 9404.10.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States.1 For further information concerning the conduct of this phase of the investigations, hearing procedures, and rules of general application, consult the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, part 201, subparts A through E (19 CFR part 201), and part 207, subparts A and C (19 CFR part 207). DATES: Effective Date: July 30, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Merrill (202–205–3188), Office of Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20436. Hearingimpaired persons can obtain information on this matter by contacting 1 For purposes of these investigations, the Department of Commerce has defined the subject merchandise as ‘‘* * * uncovered innerspring units composed of a series of individual metal springs joined together in sizes corresponding to the sizes of adult mattresses (e.g., twin, twin long, full, full long, queen, California king, and king) and units used in smaller constructions, such as crib and youth mattresses. All uncovered innerspring units are included in this scope regardless of width and length. Included within this definition are innersprings typically ranging from 30.5 inches to 76 inches in width and 68 inches to 84 inches in length. Innersprings for crib mattresses typically range from 25 inches to 27 inches in width and 50 inches to 52 inches in length. Uncovered innerspring units are suitable for use as the innerspring component in the manufacture of innerspring mattresses, including mattresses that incorporate a foam encasement around the innerspring. Pocketed and non-pocketed innerspring units are included in this definition. Non-pocketed innersprings are typically joined together with helical wire and border rods. Nonpocketed innersprings are included in this definition regardless of whether they have border rods attached to the perimeter of the innerspring. Pocketed innersprings are individual coils covered by a ‘‘pocket’’ or ‘‘sock’’ of a nonwoven synthetic material or woven material and then glued together in a linear fashion. Uncovered innersprings are classified under subheading 9404.29.9010 and have also been classified under subheadings 9404.10.0000, 7326.20.00.70, 7320.20.5010, or 7320.90.5010 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS). The HTS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes only; the written description of the scope of these investigations is dispositive.’’ VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:36 Aug 19, 2008 Jkt 214001 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 (https:// www.usitc.gov). The public record for these investigations may be viewed on the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background.—The final phase of these investigations is being scheduled as a result of affirmative preliminary determinations by the Department of Commerce that imports of uncovered innerspring units from China, South Africa and Vietnam are being sold in the United States at less than fair value within the meaning of section 733 of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1673b). The investigations were requested in a petition filed on December 31, 2007, by Leggett & Platt, Inc., Carthage, MO. Participation in the investigations and public service list.—Persons, including industrial users of the subject merchandise and, if the merchandise is sold at the retail level, representative consumer organizations, wishing to participate in the final phase of these investigations as parties must file an entry of appearance with the Secretary to the Commission, as provided in section 201.11 of the Commission’s rules, no later than 21 days prior to the hearing date specified in this notice. A party that filed a notice of appearance during the preliminary phase of the investigations need not file an additional notice of appearance during this final phase. The Secretary will maintain a public service list containing the names and addresses of all persons, or their representatives, who are parties to the investigations. Limited disclosure of business proprietary information (BPI) under an administrative protective order (APO) and BPI service list.—Pursuant to section 207.7(a) of the Commission’s rules, the Secretary will make BPI gathered in the final phase of these investigations available to authorized applicants under the APO issued in the investigations, provided that the application is made no later than 21 days prior to the hearing date specified in this notice. Authorized applicants must represent interested parties, as defined by 19 U.S.C. 1677(9), who are parties to the investigations. A party granted access to BPI in the preliminary phase of the investigations need not reapply for such access. A separate PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 service list will be maintained by the Secretary for those parties authorized to receive BPI under the APO. Staff report.—The prehearing staff report in the final phase of these investigations will be placed in the nonpublic record on October 8, 2008, and a public version will be issued thereafter, pursuant to section 207.22 of the Commission’s rules. Hearing.—The Commission will hold a hearing in connection with the final phase of these investigations beginning at 9:30 a.m. on October 22, 2008, at the U.S. International Trade Commission Building. Requests to appear at the hearing should be filed in writing with the Secretary to the Commission on or before October 16, 2008. A nonparty who has testimony that may aid the Commission’s deliberations may request permission to present a short statement at the hearing. All parties and nonparties desiring to appear at the hearing and make oral presentations should attend a prehearing conference to be held at 9:30 a.m. on October 20, 2008, at the U.S. International Trade Commission Building. Oral testimony and written materials to be submitted at the public hearing are governed by sections 201.6(b)(2), 201.13(f), and 207.24 of the Commission’s rules. Parties must submit any request to present a portion of their hearing testimony in camera no later than 7 business days prior to the date of the hearing. Written submissions.—Each party who is an interested party shall submit a prehearing brief to the Commission. Prehearing briefs must conform with the provisions of section 207.23 of the Commission’s rules; the deadline for filing is October 15, 2008. Parties may also file written testimony in connection with their presentation at the hearing, as provided in section 207.24 of the Commission’s rules, and posthearing briefs, which must conform with the provisions of section 207.25 of the Commission’s rules. The deadline for filing posthearing briefs is October 29, 2008; witness testimony must be filed no later than three days before the hearing. In addition, any person who has not entered an appearance as a party to the investigations may submit a written statement of information pertinent to the subject of the investigations, including statements of support or opposition to the petition, on or before October 29, 2008. On November 7, 2008, the Commission will make available to parties all information on which they have not had an opportunity to comment. Parties may submit final comments on this information on or before November 10, E:\FR\FM\20AUN1.SGM 20AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 162 / Wednesday, August 20, 2008 / Notices 2008, but such final comments must not contain new factual information and must otherwise comply with section 207.30 of the Commission’s rules. All written submissions must conform with the provisions of section 201.8 of the Commission’s rules; any submissions that contain BPI must also conform with the requirements of sections 201.6, 207.3, and 207.7 of the Commission’s rules. The Commission’s rules do not authorize filing of submissions with the Secretary by facsimile or electronic means, except to the extent permitted by section 201.8 of the Commission’s rules, as amended, 67 FR 68036 (November 8, 2002). Even where electronic filing of a document is permitted, certain documents must also be filed in paper form, as specified in II (C) of the Commission’s Handbook on Electronic Filing Procedures, 67 FR 68168, 68173 (November 8, 2002). Additional written submissions to the Commission, including requests pursuant to section 201.12 of the Commission’s rules, shall not be accepted unless good cause is shown for accepting such submissions, or unless the submission is pursuant to a specific request by a Commissioner or Commission staff. In accordance with sections 201.16(c) and 207.3 of the Commission’s rules, each document filed by a party to the investigations must be served on all other parties to the investigations (as identified by either the public or BPI service list), and a certificate of service must be timely filed. The Secretary will not accept a document for filing without a certificate of service. Authority: These investigations are being conducted under authority of title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930; this notice is published pursuant to section 207.21 of the Commission’s rules. By order of the Commission. Issued: August 15, 2008. William R. Bishop, Acting Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E8–19227 Filed 8–19–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P dwashington3 on PRODPC61 with NOTICES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act Notice is hereby given that on August 15, 2008, two proposed Consent Decrees in United States of America v. Camille J. Amato, et al., Civil Action No. 08– CV–6366 were lodged with the United VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:36 Aug 19, 2008 Jkt 214001 States District Court for the Western District of New York. In this action the United States sought to recover from the defendants response costs incurred by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (‘‘EPA’’) in responding to releases or threatened releases of hazardous substances at or from the Penn Yan Superfund Site, located at 15 Waddell Avenue in the Village of Penn Yan, Yates County, New York (the ‘‘Site’’). The two Consent Decrees memorialize two separate settlements and require the settling parties to reimburse EPA’s past response costs related to the Site. The first Consent Decree, between the United States and the County of Yates (‘‘Yates County’’) in the State of New York, requires that Yates County pay to the EPA Hazardous Substance Superfund the principal sum of $275,000, plus interest, in two installments of $137,500. The first payment is due within 60 days of entry of the Consent Decree, and the second payment is due by the first anniversary of that date. The second Consent Decree, between the United States and Camille J. Amato, Thomas Amato, Penn Yan Boat Company LLC, Penn Yan Marine Manufacturing Corp., and Camille Properties, Inc., requires the settling parties to pay to the EPA Hazardous Substance Superfund the principal sum of $140,000, plus interest, in three installments. The first payment of $50,000 is due within 30 days of entry of the Consent Decree, with the second and third payments of $45,000 plus interest due on the first and second anniversary of that date, respectively. The Department of Justice will receive for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of this publication comments relating to the Decree. Comments should be addressed to the Assistant Attorney General, Environmental and Natural Resources Division, and either e-mailed to pubcomment-ees.enrd@usdoj.gov or mailed to P.O. Box 7611, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC 20044–7611, and should refer to United States v. Camille J. Amato, et al., Civil Action No. 08–CV–6366 (W.D.NY), D.J. Ref. 90–11–3–09115. The Decree may be examined at the Office of the United States Attorney, Western District of New York, 100 State Street, Rochester, NY 14614, and at U.S. EPA Region II, 290 Broadway, New York, New York 10007. During the public comment period, the Decree, may also be examined on the following Department of Justice Web site, https:// www.usdoj.gov/enrd/ Consent_Decrees.html. A copy of the Decree may also be obtained by mail PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 49221 from the Consent Decree Library, P.O. Box 7611, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC 20044–7611 or by faxing or e-mailing a request to Tonia Fleetwood (tonia.fleetwood@usdoj.gov), fax no. (202) 514–0097, phone confirmation number (202) 514–1547. In requesting a copy from the Consent Decree Library, please enclose a check in the amount of $23.25 (25 cents per page reproduction cost) payable to the U.S. Treasury or, if by e-mail or fax, forward a check in that amount to the Consent Decree Library at the stated address. Ronald G. Gluck, Assistant Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. E8–19290 Filed 8–19–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–15–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employee Benefits Security Administration Advisory Council on Employee Welfare and Pension Benefit Plans; Notice of Meeting Pursuant to the authority contained in Section 512 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), 29 U.S.C. 1142, the 143rd open meeting of the full Advisory Council on Employee Welfare and Pension Benefit Plans will be held on September 10, 2008. In addition, the Working Groups assigned by the Advisory Council to study the issues of (1) Phased retirement, (2), spend-down of retirement assets, and (3) hard to value assets/target date funds, will hold public meetings on September 9, 10, and 11. All of the meetings will take place in Room S3215 A–B, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210. The purpose of the open meeting of the full Council, which will run from 8:30 a.m. to approximately 9 a.m., is for members to be updated on activities of the Employee Benefits Security Administration and for chairs of this year’s Working Groups to provide progress reports on their individual study topics. The purpose of the open Working Group meetings, which each day will run from 9 a.m. to approximately 5 p.m., with a one hour break for lunch, is for Working Group members to hear testimony from invited witnesses and for discussions of possible recommendations based on the testimony. The focus of the Working Group meeting on September 9 will be on phased retirement, including issues E:\FR\FM\20AUN1.SGM 20AUN1

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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

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


Uncovered Innerspring Units From China, South Africa, and Vietnam

AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission.

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ACTION: Scheduling of the final phase of antidumping investigations.

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SUMMARY: The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of the 
final phase of antidumping investigation Nos. 731-TA-1140-1142 (Final) 
under section 735(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1673d(b)) 
(the Act) to determine whether an industry in the United States is 
materially injured or threatened with material injury, or the 
establishment of an industry in the United States is materially 
retarded, by reason of less-than-fair-value imports from China, South 
Africa, and Vietnam of uncovered innerspring units, provided for in 
subheading 9404.10.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United 
States.\1\
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    \1\ For purposes of these investigations, the Department of 
Commerce has defined the subject merchandise as ``* * * uncovered 
innerspring units composed of a series of individual metal springs 
joined together in sizes corresponding to the sizes of adult 
mattresses (e.g., twin, twin long, full, full long, queen, 
California king, and king) and units used in smaller constructions, 
such as crib and youth mattresses. All uncovered innerspring units 
are included in this scope regardless of width and length. Included 
within this definition are innersprings typically ranging from 30.5 
inches to 76 inches in width and 68 inches to 84 inches in length. 
Innersprings for crib mattresses typically range from 25 inches to 
27 inches in width and 50 inches to 52 inches in length. Uncovered 
innerspring units are suitable for use as the innerspring component 
in the manufacture of innerspring mattresses, including mattresses 
that incorporate a foam encasement around the innerspring. Pocketed 
and non-pocketed innerspring units are included in this definition. 
Non-pocketed innersprings are typically joined together with helical 
wire and border rods. Non-pocketed innersprings are included in this 
definition regardless of whether they have border rods attached to 
the perimeter of the innerspring. Pocketed innersprings are 
individual coils covered by a ``pocket'' or ``sock'' of a nonwoven 
synthetic material or woven material and then glued together in a 
linear fashion. Uncovered innersprings are classified under 
subheading 9404.29.9010 and have also been classified under 
subheadings 9404.10.0000, 7326.20.00.70, 7320.20.5010, or 
7320.90.5010 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States 
(HTS). The HTS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs 
purposes only; the written description of the scope of these 
investigations is dispositive.''
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    For further information concerning the conduct of this phase of the 
investigations, hearing procedures, and rules of general application, 
consult the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, part 201, 
subparts A through E (19 CFR part 201), and part 207, subparts A and C 
(19 CFR part 207).

DATES: Effective Date: July 30, 2008.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Merrill (202-205-3188), 
Office of Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E 
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20436. Hearing-impaired persons can 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 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 (https://www.usitc.gov). The public record for these 
investigations may be viewed on the Commission's electronic docket 
(EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Background.--The final phase of these investigations is being 
scheduled as a result of affirmative preliminary determinations by the 
Department of Commerce that imports of uncovered innerspring units from 
China, South Africa and Vietnam are being sold in the United States at 
less than fair value within the meaning of section 733 of the Act (19 
U.S.C. 1673b). The investigations were requested in a petition filed on 
December 31, 2007, by Leggett & Platt, Inc., Carthage, MO.
    Participation in the investigations and public service list.--
Persons, including industrial users of the subject merchandise and, if 
the merchandise is sold at the retail level, representative consumer 
organizations, wishing to participate in the final phase of these 
investigations as parties must file an entry of appearance with the 
Secretary to the Commission, as provided in section 201.11 of the 
Commission's rules, no later than 21 days prior to the hearing date 
specified in this notice. A party that filed a notice of appearance 
during the preliminary phase of the investigations need not file an 
additional notice of appearance during this final phase. The Secretary 
will maintain a public service list containing the names and addresses 
of all persons, or their representatives, who are parties to the 
investigations.
    Limited disclosure of business proprietary information (BPI) under 
an administrative protective order (APO) and BPI service list.--
Pursuant to section 207.7(a) of the Commission's rules, the Secretary 
will make BPI gathered in the final phase of these investigations 
available to authorized applicants under the APO issued in the 
investigations, provided that the application is made no later than 21 
days prior to the hearing date specified in this notice. Authorized 
applicants must represent interested parties, as defined by 19 U.S.C. 
1677(9), who are parties to the investigations. A party granted access 
to BPI in the preliminary phase of the investigations need not reapply 
for such access. A separate service list will be maintained by the 
Secretary for those parties authorized to receive BPI under the APO.
    Staff report.--The prehearing staff report in the final phase of 
these investigations will be placed in the nonpublic record on October 
8, 2008, and a public version will be issued thereafter, pursuant to 
section 207.22 of the Commission's rules.
    Hearing.--The Commission will hold a hearing in connection with the 
final phase of these investigations beginning at 9:30 a.m. on October 
22, 2008, at the U.S. International Trade Commission Building. Requests 
to appear at the hearing should be filed in writing with the Secretary 
to the Commission on or before October 16, 2008. A nonparty who has 
testimony that may aid the Commission's deliberations may request 
permission to present a short statement at the hearing. All parties and 
nonparties desiring to appear at the hearing and make oral 
presentations should attend a prehearing conference to be held at 9:30 
a.m. on October 20, 2008, at the U.S. International Trade Commission 
Building. Oral testimony and written materials to be submitted at the 
public hearing are governed by sections 201.6(b)(2), 201.13(f), and 
207.24 of the Commission's rules. Parties must submit any request to 
present a portion of their hearing testimony in camera no later than 7 
business days prior to the date of the hearing.
    Written submissions.--Each party who is an interested party shall 
submit a prehearing brief to the Commission. Prehearing briefs must 
conform with the provisions of section 207.23 of the Commission's 
rules; the deadline for filing is October 15, 2008. Parties may also 
file written testimony in connection with their presentation at the 
hearing, as provided in section 207.24 of the Commission's rules, and 
posthearing briefs, which must conform with the provisions of section 
207.25 of the Commission's rules. The deadline for filing posthearing 
briefs is October 29, 2008; witness testimony must be filed no later 
than three days before the hearing. In addition, any person who has not 
entered an appearance as a party to the investigations may submit a 
written statement of information pertinent to the subject of the 
investigations, including statements of support or opposition to the 
petition, on or before October 29, 2008. On November 7, 2008, the 
Commission will make available to parties all information on which they 
have not had an opportunity to comment. Parties may submit final 
comments on this information on or before November 10,

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2008, but such final comments must not contain new factual information 
and must otherwise comply with section 207.30 of the Commission's 
rules. All written submissions must conform with the provisions of 
section 201.8 of the Commission's rules; any submissions that contain 
BPI must also conform with the requirements of sections 201.6, 207.3, 
and 207.7 of the Commission's rules. The Commission's rules do not 
authorize filing of submissions with the Secretary by facsimile or 
electronic means, except to the extent permitted by section 201.8 of 
the Commission's rules, as amended, 67 FR 68036 (November 8, 2002). 
Even where electronic filing of a document is permitted, certain 
documents must also be filed in paper form, as specified in II (C) of 
the Commission's Handbook on Electronic Filing Procedures, 67 FR 68168, 
68173 (November 8, 2002).
    Additional written submissions to the Commission, including 
requests pursuant to section 201.12 of the Commission's rules, shall 
not be accepted unless good cause is shown for accepting such 
submissions, or unless the submission is pursuant to a specific request 
by a Commissioner or Commission staff.
    In accordance with sections 201.16(c) and 207.3 of the Commission's 
rules, each document filed by a party to the investigations must be 
served on all other parties to the investigations (as identified by 
either the public or BPI service list), and a certificate of service 
must be timely filed. The Secretary will not accept a document for 
filing without a certificate of service.

    Authority: These investigations are being conducted under 
authority of title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930; this notice is 
published pursuant to section 207.21 of the Commission's rules.

    By order of the Commission.

    Issued: August 15, 2008.
William R. Bishop,
Acting Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. E8-19227 Filed 8-19-08; 8:45 am]
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