In the Matter of: Lightweight Thermal Paper From China and Germany Notice of Commission Determination To Conduct a Portion of the Hearing In Camera, 57651-57652 [E8-23323]

Download as PDF mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 193 / Friday, October 3, 2008 / Notices USTR, pursuant to section 332(g) of the Tariff Act of 1930, the Commission will provide advice as to the probable economic effect on U.S. industries producing like or directly competitive articles and on consumers of the removal from eligibility for duty-free treatment under the GSP program of articles provided for in HTS subheadings 3907.60.00 from India, 3907.60.00 from Indonesia, and 3908.10.00 from Thailand. The Commission expects to provide its advice by December 19, 2008. The USTR indicated that those sections of the Commission’s report and related working papers that contain the Commission’s advice and model inputs and results will be classified as ‘‘confidential.’’ Public Hearing: A public hearing in connection with this investigation will be held beginning at 9:30 a.m. on October 30, 2008 at the United States International Trade Commission Building, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC. All persons have the right to appear by counsel or in person, to present information, and to be heard. Requests to appear at the public hearing should be filed with the Secretary, United States International Trade Commission, 500 E St., SW., Washington, DC 20436, not later than the close of business (5:15 p.m.) on October 14, 2008, in accordance with the requirements in the ‘‘Written Submissions’’ section below. Written Submissions: In lieu of or in addition to participating in the hearing, interested parties are invited to submit written statements or briefs concerning these investigations. All written submissions, including requests to appear at the hearing, statements, and briefs, should be addressed to the Secretary. Pre-hearing briefs and statements should be filed not later than 5:15 p.m., October 15, 2008; and posthearing briefs and statements and all other written submissions should be filed not later than 5:15 p.m., November 5, 2008. All written submissions must conform with the provisions of 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 a 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 information must be deleted (see the following paragraph for further information regarding confidential business information). The Commission’s rules do not authorize filing submissions with the Secretary by facsimile or electronic VerDate Aug<31>2005 23:33 Oct 02, 2008 Jkt 217001 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). 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. As requested by the USTR, the Commission will publish a public version of the report, which will exclude portions of the report that the USTR has classified as confidential as well as any confidential business information. By order of the Commission. Issued: September 29, 2008. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E8–23321 Filed 10–2–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation Nos.701–TA–451; 731–TA– 1126–1127 (Final)] In the Matter of: Lightweight Thermal Paper From China and Germany Notice of Commission Determination To Conduct a Portion of the Hearing In Camera U.S. International Trade Commission. ACTION: Closure of a portion of a Commission hearing. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Upon request of Papierfabrik August Koehler AG, Koehler America, Inc., Mitsubishi HiTec Paper Flensburg GmbH, Mitsubishi HiTec Paper Bielefeld GmbH, and Mitsubishi PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 57651 International Corp. (‘‘German Respondents’’), the Commission has determined to conduct a portion of its hearing in the above-captioned investigations scheduled for October 2, 2008, in camera. See Commission rules 207.24(d), 201.13(m) and 201.36(b)(4) (19 CFR 207.24(d), 201.13(m) and 201.36(b)(4)). The remainder of the hearing will be open to the public. The Commission has determined that the seven-day advance notice of the change to a meeting was not possible. See Commission rule 201.35(a), (c)(1) (19 CFR 201.35(a), (c)(1)). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marc A. Bernstein, Office of General Counsel, United States International Trade Commission, 202–205–3087. Hearing-impaired individuals are advised that information on this matter may be obtained by contacting the Commission’s TDD terminal on 202– 205–3105. The Commission believes that German Respondents have justified the need for a closed session to discuss pricing data, trade and financial data pertaining to the domestic industry, and business plans of domestic producers that contain business proprietary information (BPI). In making this decision, the Commission nevertheless reaffirms its belief that whenever possible its business should be conducted in public. The hearing will include the usual public presentations by parties supporting imposition of duties and respondents, with questions from the Commission. In addition, the hearing will include a ten-minute in camera session for a confidential presentation by German Respondents. This session will be followed by questions from the Commission relating to the BPI and a ten-minute in camera rebuttal presentation by parties supporting imposition of duties, if needed. Following the in camera session, the Commission will reopen the hearing to the public for the public rebuttal/closing statements. During the in camera session the room will be cleared of all persons except those who have been granted access to BPI under a Commission administrative protective order (APO) and are included on the Commission’s APO service list in this investigation. See 19 CFR 201.35(b). The time for the parties’ presentations and rebuttals in the in camera session will be taken from their respective overall time allotments for the hearing. All persons planning to attend the in camera portions of the hearing should SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\03OCN1.SGM 03OCN1 57652 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 193 / Friday, October 3, 2008 / Notices be prepared to present proper identification. Authority: The General Counsel has certified, pursuant to Commission Rule 201.39 (19 CFR 201.39) that a portion of the Commission’s hearing in Lightweight Thermal Paper from China and Germany, Inv. Nos. 701–TA–451, 731–TA–1126–27 (Final), may be closed to the public to prevent the disclosure of BPI. By order of the Commission. Issued: September 29, 2008. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E8–23323 Filed 10–2–08; 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 Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Granting a Joint Motion To Terminate the Investigation Based on a Settlement Agreement U.S. International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review an initial determination (‘‘ID’’) (Order No. 52) of the presiding administrative law judge (‘‘ALJ’’) granting a joint motion for termination of the above-captioned investigation based on a settlement agreement. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Clint Gerdine, Esq., Office of the General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 708–2310. 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 VerDate Aug<31>2005 23:33 Oct 02, 2008 Jkt 217001 this matter can be obtained by contacting the Commission’s TDD terminal on (202) 205–1810. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission instituted this investigation on June 16, 2006, based on a complaint filed on May 15, 2006, by Telcordia Technologies, Inc. (‘‘Telcordia’’) of Piscataway, New Jersey. An amended complaint was filed on June 5, 2006. The complaint as amended 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 equipment for telecommunications or data communications networks, including routers, switches, hubs, and components thereof, by reason of infringement of claims 1, 3, and 4 of U.S. Patent No. 4,893,306 (‘‘the ‘306 patent’’); claims 1, 3, 5, 8, 11, and 33 of U.S. Patent No. Re. 36,633 (‘‘the ‘633 patent’’); and claims 1, 2, 7, and 8 of U.S. Patent No. 4,835,763 (‘‘the ‘763 patent’’). The amended complaint named five respondents: Cisco Systems, Inc. (‘‘Cisco’’) of San Jose, California; Lucent Technologies, Inc. (‘‘Lucent’’) of Murray Hill, New Jersey; Alcatel S.A. of France and Alcatel USA, Inc. of Plano, Texas (collectively ‘‘Alcatel’’); and PMC-Sierra, Inc. (‘‘PMC-Sierra’’) of Santa Clara, California. The complaint further alleged that an industry in the United States exists as required by subsection (a)(2) of section 337. On August 23, 2006, the Commission issued notice of its determination not to review an ID terminating the investigation as to the ‘306 patent and certain claims of the ‘633 patent. On January 4, 2007, the Commission issued notice of its determination not to review an ID terminating the investigation as to the ‘763 patent. On June 15, 2007, the Commission issued notice of its determination not to review an ID terminating the investigation as to respondents Alcatel and Lucent on the basis of a settlement agreement. On August 8, 2008, the Commission issued notice of its determination not to review an ID terminating the investigation as to respondent PMC-Sierra. On September 17, 2008, the Commission issued notice of its determination not to review an ID granting Telecordia’s motion for summary determination that respondent Cisco is precluded from litigating certain issues in view of a previous judgment in a case involving the same issues and the same parties in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware. On August 29, 2008, Telecordia and Cisco filed a joint motion for PO 00000 Frm 00065 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 termination of the investigation, based on a settlement agreement. The ALJ issued the subject ID on September 8, 2008, granting the joint motion. No petitions for review of the ID were filed. 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 sections 210.21(a)(2), (b), and 210.42(h) of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, 19 CFR 210.21(a)(1), (b), 210.42(h). By order of the Commission. Issued: September 29, 2008. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E8–23320 Filed 10–2–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 337–TA–571] In the Matter of Certain L-Lysine Feed Products, Their Methods of Production and Genetic Constructs for Production; Notice of Commission Determination (1) To Review and Not Take a Position on Certain Issues in the Final Initial Determination of the Administrative Law Judge and (2) Not To Review the Remainder of the Final Initial Determination; Termination of the Investigation U.S. International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined (1) to review and not take a position on certain issues in the final initial determination (‘‘ID’’) of the presiding administrative law judge (‘‘ALJ’’) and (2) not to review the remainder of the ID finding no violation of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337 (‘‘section 337’’). This action terminates the investigation. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James Worth, Office of the General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205–3065. 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, E:\FR\FM\03OCN1.SGM 03OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 193 (Friday, October 3, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57651-57652]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-23323]


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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation Nos.701-TA-451; 731-TA-1126-1127 (Final)]


In the Matter of: Lightweight Thermal Paper From China and 
Germany Notice of Commission Determination To Conduct a Portion of the 
Hearing In Camera

AGENCY: U.S. International Trade Commission.

ACTION: Closure of a portion of a Commission hearing.

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SUMMARY: Upon request of Papierfabrik August Koehler AG, Koehler 
America, Inc., Mitsubishi HiTec Paper Flensburg GmbH, Mitsubishi HiTec 
Paper Bielefeld GmbH, and Mitsubishi International Corp. (``German 
Respondents''), the Commission has determined to conduct a portion of 
its hearing in the above-captioned investigations scheduled for October 
2, 2008, in camera. See Commission rules 207.24(d), 201.13(m) and 
201.36(b)(4) (19 CFR 207.24(d), 201.13(m) and 201.36(b)(4)). The 
remainder of the hearing will be open to the public. The Commission has 
determined that the seven-day advance notice of the change to a meeting 
was not possible. See Commission rule 201.35(a), (c)(1) (19 CFR 
201.35(a), (c)(1)).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marc A. Bernstein, Office of General 
Counsel, United States International Trade Commission, 202-205-3087. 
Hearing-impaired individuals are advised that information on this 
matter may be obtained by contacting the Commission's TDD terminal on 
202-205-3105.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission believes that German 
Respondents have justified the need for a closed session to discuss 
pricing data, trade and financial data pertaining to the domestic 
industry, and business plans of domestic producers that contain 
business proprietary information (BPI). In making this decision, the 
Commission nevertheless reaffirms its belief that whenever possible its 
business should be conducted in public.
    The hearing will include the usual public presentations by parties 
supporting imposition of duties and respondents, with questions from 
the Commission. In addition, the hearing will include a ten-minute in 
camera session for a confidential presentation by German Respondents. 
This session will be followed by questions from the Commission relating 
to the BPI and a ten-minute in camera rebuttal presentation by parties 
supporting imposition of duties, if needed. Following the in camera 
session, the Commission will reopen the hearing to the public for the 
public rebuttal/closing statements. During the in camera session the 
room will be cleared of all persons except those who have been granted 
access to BPI under a Commission administrative protective order (APO) 
and are included on the Commission's APO service list in this 
investigation. See 19 CFR 201.35(b). The time for the parties' 
presentations and rebuttals in the in camera session will be taken from 
their respective overall time allotments for the hearing. All persons 
planning to attend the in camera portions of the hearing should

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be prepared to present proper identification.

    Authority: The General Counsel has certified, pursuant to 
Commission Rule 201.39 (19 CFR 201.39) that a portion of the 
Commission's hearing in Lightweight Thermal Paper from China and 
Germany, Inv. Nos. 701-TA-451, 731-TA-1126-27 (Final), may be closed 
to the public to prevent the disclosure of BPI.

    By order of the Commission.

    Issued: September 29, 2008.
Marilyn R. Abbott,
Secretary to the Commission.
 [FR Doc. E8-23323 Filed 10-2-08; 8:45 am]
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