Shifts in U.S. Merchandise Trade 2008, 40845-40846 [E9-19378]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 155 / Thursday, August 13, 2009 / Notices concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its Internet server (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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On May 28, 2008, 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 Tessera, Inc. of San Jose, California (‘‘Tessera’’), alleging a violation of section 337 in the importation, sale for importation, and sale within the United States after importation of certain semiconductor chips with minimized chip package size and products containing same that infringe certain claims of U.S. Patents Nos. 5,852,326; 6,433,419; and 5,679,977. 73 FR 30628 (May 28, 2008). The complaint named numerous entities as respondents. Subsequently, the complaint and Notice of Investigation were amended to add U.S. Patent No. 5,663,106, and the target date for completion of this investigation was extended. On March 12, 2009, complainant Tessera moved to terminate the investigation based on withdrawal of the complaint. On July 17, 2009, the ALJ issued Order No. 25 granting the motion. No petitions for review 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(h) of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 210.42(h)). By order of the Commission. Issued: August 7, 2009. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E9–19411 Filed 8–12–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with NOTICES Investigation No. AA1921–167 (Third Review); Pressure Sensitive Plastic Tape From Italy AGENCY: International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice of Commission determination to conduct a full five-year review concerning the antidumping finding on pressure sensitive plastic tape from Italy. The Commission hereby gives notice that it will proceed with a full review pursuant to section 751(c)(5) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1675(c)(5)) to determine whether revocation of the antidumping duty finding on pressure sensitive plastic tape from Italy would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. A schedule for the review will be established and announced at a later date. For further information concerning the conduct of this review 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, D, E, and F (19 CFR part 207). DATES: Effective Date: August 4, 2009. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Edward Petronzio (202–205–3176), 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 this review may be viewed on the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. On August 4, 2009, the Commission determined that it should proceed to a full review in the subject five-year review pursuant to section 751(c)(5) of the Act. The Commission found that the domestic interested party group response to its notice of institution (74 FR 20340, May 1, 2009) was adequate but that the respondent interested group response was inadequate. The Commission also found that other circumstances warranted conducting a full review.1 A record of the Commissioners’ votes, the Commission’s statement on adequacy, and any individual Commissioner’s statements will be available from the Office of the Secretary and at the Commission’s Web site. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Authority: This review is being conducted under authority of title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930; this notice is published pursuant to section 207.62 of the Commission’s rules. By order of the Commission. SUMMARY: VerDate Nov<24>2008 18:37 Aug 12, 2009 Jkt 217001 1 Commissioners Irving A. Williamson and Dean A. Pinkert dissenting. PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 40845 Issued: August 7, 2009. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E9–19410 Filed 8–12–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–06–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 332–345] Shifts in U.S. Merchandise Trade 2008 AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission. ACTION: Availability on Commission’s Web site of 2009 report on shifts in merchandise trade during 2008; opportunity to submit written comments relating to the 2009 report and possible content of the 2010 report. SUMMARY: The 2009 report can now be accessed and downloaded from the Commission’s Web site at https:// www.usitc.gov/research_and_analysis/ trade_shifts.htm. The format used by the Commission since 2004 includes links to Commission research and other resources including data, as well as links to other organizations with related information. User feedback on the revised format is encouraged by providing access to the ITC online Reader Satisfaction Survey (https:// reportweb.usitc.gov/reader_survey/ readersurvey.html). A CD–ROM version of the 2008 report may be requested by contacting the Office of the Secretary at 202–205–2000 or by fax at 202–205– 2104. Readers of the report may also provide comments by downloading the survey form and business reply mailer for this publication from the Commission’s Web site. ADDRESSES: All Commission offices, including the Commission’s hearing rooms, are located in the United States International Trade Commission Building, 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20436. 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: Project leader, Jeremy Wise, Office of Industries (202–205–3190 or jeremy.wise@usitc.gov) or deputy project leader Brendan Lynch (202–205–3313 or brendan.lynch@usitc.gov). For information on the legal aspects, please contact William Gearhart, Office of General Counsel (202–205–3091 or E:\FR\FM\13AUN1.SGM 13AUN1 40846 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 155 / Thursday, August 13, 2009 / Notices william.gearhart@usitc.gov). The media should contact Margaret O’Laughlin, Public Affairs Officer (202–205–1819 or margaret.olaughlin@usitc.gov). Hearing impaired individuals are advised that information on this matter can be obtained by contacting the TDD terminal on 202–205–2648. Background: The Commission has prepared and published annual reports on U.S. trade shifts in selected industries/commodity areas under investigation No. 332–345 since 1993. Beginning in 2004, the Commission converted the report to an exclusively web-based format (with added focus on sectoral issues) that can be accessed electronically. The initial notice of institution of this investigation was published in the Federal Register of September 8, 1993 (58 FR 47287). The Commission expanded the scope of this investigation to cover services trade in a separate report, which it announced in a notice published in the Federal Register of December 28, 1994 (59 FR 66974). The merchandise trade report has been published in the current series under investigation No. 332–345 annually since September 1993. This year’s Web-based format identifies the key trends affecting principal foreign markets and 10 major U.S. sectors. By order of the Commission. Issued: August 6, 2009. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E9–19378 Filed 8–12–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [USITC SE–09–024] erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with NOTICES Government in the Sunshine Act Meeting Notice AGENCY HOLDING THE MEETING: United States International Trade Commission. TIME AND DATE: August 21, 2009 at 2 p.m. PLACE: Room 101, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20436, Telephone: (202) 205–2000. STATUS: Open to the public. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: 1. Agenda for future meetings: None. 2. Minutes. 3. Ratification List. 4. Inv. Nos. 701–TA–467 and 731– TA–1164–1165 (Preliminary) (Narrow Woven Ribbons with Woven Selvedge from China and Taiwan)—briefing and vote. (The Commission is currently scheduled to transmit its determinations VerDate Nov<24>2008 18:37 Aug 12, 2009 Jkt 217001 to the Secretary of Commerce on or before August 24, 2009; Commissioners’ opinions are currently scheduled to be transmitted to the Secretary of Commerce on or before August 31, 2009.) 5. Outstanding action jackets: none. In accordance with Commission policy, subject matter listed above, not disposed of at the scheduled meeting, may be carried over to the agenda of the following meeting. Earlier announcement of this meeting was not possible. Issued: August 11, 2009. By order of the Commission. William R. Bishop, Hearings and Meetings Coordinator. [FR Doc. 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The Department of Justice will receive for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of this publication comments relating to the Consent Decree. Comments should be addressed to the Assistant Attorney General, Environment 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. Bradford Industries, Inc., D.J. Ref. No. 90–5–2–1–09314. The Consent Decree may be examined at the Office of the United States Attorney, 1 Courthouse Way, John Joseph Moakley Courthouse, and at U.S. PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 EPA Region I, Robert F. Kennedy Federal Building, Boston, Massachusetts 02203–2211. During the public comment period, the Consent 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 Consent Decree may also be obtained by mail 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 number (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 $8.00 (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. Maureen Katz, Assistant Section Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. E9–19421 Filed 8–12–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–15–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Membership of the Senior Executive Service Standing Performance Review Boards AGENCY: Department of Justice. 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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 155 (Thursday, August 13, 2009)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-19378]


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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation No. 332-345]


Shifts in U.S. Merchandise Trade 2008

AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission.

ACTION: Availability on Commission's Web site of 2009 report on shifts 
in merchandise trade during 2008; opportunity to submit written 
comments relating to the 2009 report and possible content of the 2010 
report.

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SUMMARY: The 2009 report can now be accessed and downloaded from the 
Commission's Web site at https://www.usitc.gov/research_and_analysis/trade_shifts.htm. The format used by the Commission since 2004 
includes links to Commission research and other resources including 
data, as well as links to other organizations with related information. 
User feedback on the revised format is encouraged by providing access 
to the ITC online Reader Satisfaction Survey (https://reportweb.usitc.gov/reader_survey/readersurvey.html). A CD-ROM version 
of the 2008 report may be requested by contacting the Office of the 
Secretary at 202-205-2000 or by fax at 202-205-2104. Readers of the 
report may also provide comments by downloading the survey form and 
business reply mailer for this publication from the Commission's Web 
site.

ADDRESSES: All Commission offices, including the Commission's hearing 
rooms, are located in the United States International Trade Commission 
Building, 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20436. 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: Project leader, Jeremy Wise, Office of 
Industries (202-205-3190 or jeremy.wise@usitc.gov) or deputy project 
leader Brendan Lynch (202-205-3313 or brendan.lynch@usitc.gov). For 
information on the legal aspects, please contact William Gearhart, 
Office of General Counsel (202-205-3091 or

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william.gearhart@usitc.gov). The media should contact Margaret 
O'Laughlin, Public Affairs Officer (202-205-1819 or 
margaret.olaughlin@usitc.gov). Hearing impaired individuals are advised 
that information on this matter can be obtained by contacting the TDD 
terminal on 202-205-2648.
    Background: The Commission has prepared and published annual 
reports on U.S. trade shifts in selected industries/commodity areas 
under investigation No. 332-345 since 1993. Beginning in 2004, the 
Commission converted the report to an exclusively web-based format 
(with added focus on sectoral issues) that can be accessed 
electronically. The initial notice of institution of this investigation 
was published in the Federal Register of September 8, 1993 (58 FR 
47287). The Commission expanded the scope of this investigation to 
cover services trade in a separate report, which it announced in a 
notice published in the Federal Register of December 28, 1994 (59 FR 
66974). The merchandise trade report has been published in the current 
series under investigation No. 332-345 annually since September 1993.
    This year's Web-based format identifies the key trends affecting 
principal foreign markets and 10 major U.S. sectors.

    By order of the Commission.

    Issued: August 6, 2009.
Marilyn R. Abbott,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. E9-19378 Filed 8-12-09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7020-02-P
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