In the Matter of Certain Electronic Devices, Including Handheld Wireless Communications Devices; Notice of Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Terminating the Investigations in Their Entirety, 10502-10503 [2010-4791]

Download as PDF 10502 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 44 / Monday, March 8, 2010 / 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. srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES Background Effective December 31, 2009, a petition was filed with the Commission and Commerce by VAM Drilling USA Inc., Houston, TX; Rotary Drilling Tools, Beasley, TX; Texas Steel Conversions, Inc., Houston, TX; TMK IPSCO, Downers Grove, IL; and the United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union, AFL–CIO–CLC, Pittsburgh, PA, alleging that an industry in the United States is threatened with material injury by reason of LTFV and subsidized imports of drill pipe and drill collars from China. Accordingly, effective December 31, 2009, the Commission instituted countervailing duty investigation No. 701–TA–474 and antidumping duty investigation No. 731–TA–1176 (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 6, 2010 (75 FR 877). The conference was held in Washington, DC, on January 21, 2010, and all persons who requested the opportunity were permitted to appear in person or by counsel. The Commission transmitted its determination in these investigations to the Secretary of Commerce on February 22, 2010. The views of the Commission are contained in USITC Publication 4127 (March 2010), entitled Drill Pipe and Drill Collars from China: Investigation Nos. 701–TA–474 and 731–TA–1176 (Preliminary). Issued: March 2, 2010. By order of the Commission. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2010–4746 Filed 3–5–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:12 Mar 05, 2010 Jkt 220001 INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 337–TA–667; Investigation No. 337–TA–673] In the Matter of Certain Electronic Devices, Including Handheld Wireless Communications Devices; Notice of Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Terminating the Investigations in Their Entirety AGENCY: U.S. International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review the presiding administrative law judge’s (‘‘ALJ’’) initial determination (‘‘ID’’) (Order No. 55C) in consolidated Inv. Nos. 337–TA–667 and 337–TA– 673, Certain Electronic Devices Including Handheld Wireless Communications Devices, granting a motion to terminate the consolidated investigations in their entirety on the basis of settlement agreements. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Megan M. Valentine, 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 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 Inv. No. 337– TA–667 (‘‘the 667 Investigation’’) on January 23, 2009, based on a complaint filed by Saxon Innovation, LLC of Tyler, Texas (‘‘Saxon’’). 74 FR 4231. The complaint, as amended and supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 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 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 certain electronic devices, including handheld wireless communications devices, by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 5,235,635 (‘‘the ‘635 patent’’); 5,530,597 (‘‘the ‘597 patent’’); and 5,608,873 (‘‘the ‘873 patent’’). The complaint further alleges the existence of a domestic industry related to each patent. The Commission’s notice of investigation named various respondents, including Nokia Corporation of Espoo, Finland and Nokia Inc. of Irving, Texas (collectively ‘‘Nokia’’); High Tech Computer Corp. of Taoyuan, Taiwan and HTC America, Inc. of Bellevue, Washington (collectively ‘‘HTC’’); Research In Motion Ltd. of Waterloo, Ontario and Research In Motion Corp. of Irving, Texas (collectively ‘‘RIM’’); and Palm, Inc. of Sunnyvale, California (‘‘Palm’’). The Commission instituted Inv. No. 337–TA–673 (‘‘the 673 Investigation’’) on March 31, 2009, based on a complaint filed by Saxon. 74 FR 14578– 9. The complaint, as amended and supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 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 electronic devices, including handheld wireless communications devices by reason of infringement of certain claims of the ‘635 patent, the ‘597 patent, and the ‘873 patent. The complaint further alleges the existence of a domestic industry related to each patent. The Commission’s notice of investigation named as respondents Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. of Seoul, Korea; Samsung Electronics America, Inc. of Ridgefield Park, New Jersey; and Samsung Telecommunications America, LLP of Richardson, Texas (collectively ‘‘Samsung’’). On April 23, 2009, the ALJ issued Order No. 28 in the 667 investigation and Order No. 8 in the 673 investigation, consolidating the investigations. On May 13, 2009, the Commission determined not to review this consolidation. On April 28, 2009, the Commission determined not to review an ID granting a joint motion filed by Saxon and HTC to terminate the 667 investigation as to respondent HTC. On July 13, 2009, the Commission determined not to review an ID granting a joint motion filed by Saxon and Nokia to terminate the consolidated investigations as to respondent Nokia. On October 22, 2009, the Commission determined not to review an ID granting a joint motion filed by Saxon and RIM to terminate the investigations as to respondent RIM. All E:\FR\FM\08MRN1.SGM 08MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 44 / Monday, March 8, 2010 / Notices terminations were granted pursuant to Commission Rule 210.21(b) (19 CFR 210.21(b)). On January 29, 2010 Saxon and respondents Samsung and Palm jointly moved to terminate the consolidated investigations in their entirety based upon settlement agreements between the remaining parties in the investigation. On February 4, 2010, the Commission investigative attorney filed a response in support of the motion. On February 12, 2010, the ALJ issued the subject ID, granting the joint motion to terminate the investigations in their entirety pursuant to Commission Rule 210.21(b). 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 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 210.42). By order of the Commission. Issued: March 2, 2010. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2010–4791 Filed 3–5–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Clean Air Act Notice is hereby given that on March 1, 2010, a proposed consent decree (‘‘proposed decree’’) in the United States of America v. DEGs of Narrows, LLC., Civil Action No. 7:10CV00085 was lodged with the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia. In this action the United States sought civil penalties for alleged violations of the Clean Air Act at the DEGs of Narrows, LLC facility in Narrows, Virginia. The complaint alleged that DEGs of Narrows, LLC violated the Clean Air Act, Sections 110, 112 and 502 of the CAA, 42, U.S.C. 7410, 7412, and 7661a, by failing to comply with the Commonwealth of Virginia’s State Implementation Plan requirements for the Virigina NOx Budget Trading Program in 9 VAC 5–140 et seq, failing to comply with the Title V permit for the facility, and failing to comply with leak detection and repair requirements for the facility’s methylene chloride system. Under the terms of the proposed decree, DEGS of Narrows, LLC will pay a civil penalty of $310,000. VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:12 Mar 05, 2010 Jkt 220001 The Department of Justice will receive for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of this publication comments relating to the proposed 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 of America v. DEGs of Narrows, LLC., D.J. Ref. 90–5–2–1–09375. The proposed decree may be examined at the Office of the United States Attorney, 310 1st Street, SW., Room 906, Roanoke, Virginia 24011, and at U.S. EPA Region III, 1650 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103–2029. During the public comment period, the proposed decree may also be examined on the following Department of Justice Web site, to https://www.usdoj.gov/enrd/ Consent_Decrees.html. A copy of the proposed 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 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 $8.25 (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. Maureen Katz, Assistant Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources, Division. [FR Doc. 2010–4790 Filed 3–5–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act, and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act Notice is hereby given that on March 2, 2010, a proposed Consent Decree (‘‘Decree’’) in United States v. AES Thames, LLC, Civil Action No. 3:10cv281, was lodged with the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut. The Decree resolves claims of the United States against AES Thames, LLC under the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 10503 7401–7671q, the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1251–1387, the Emergency Planning and Community Right-toKnow Act, 42 U.S.C. 11001–11050, and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, 42 U.S.C. 9601–9675, for injunctive relief and recovery of civil penalties in connection with AES Thames, LLC’s operation of a coal-fired power plant located in Montville, Connecticut. The Decree requires AES Thames to pay $140,000 in civil penalties and institute injunctive relief in the form of operator training and implementation of additional spill control measures and safeguards. 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. AES Thames, LLC, Civil Action No. 3:10cv281 D. Conn.), D.J. Ref. 90–5– 2–1–08991. The Decree may be examined at the Office of the United States Attorney, District of Connecticut, New Haven Office, Connecticut Financial Center, 157 Church Street, Floor 23, New Haven, CT 06510, and at U.S. EPA Region I, 5 Post Office Square, Boston, MA 02109. 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 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 email or fax, forward a check in that amount to the Consent Decree Library at the stated address. Maureen Katz, Assistant Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. 2010–4789 Filed 3–5–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–15–P E:\FR\FM\08MRN1.SGM 08MRN1

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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation No. 337-TA-667; Investigation No. 337-TA-673]


In the Matter of Certain Electronic Devices, Including Handheld 
Wireless Communications Devices; Notice of Commission Determination Not 
To Review an Initial Determination Terminating the Investigations in 
Their Entirety

AGENCY: U.S. International Trade Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade 
Commission has determined not to review the presiding administrative 
law judge's (``ALJ'') initial determination (``ID'') (Order No. 55C) in 
consolidated Inv. Nos. 337-TA-667 and 337-TA-673, Certain Electronic 
Devices Including Handheld Wireless Communications Devices, granting a 
motion to terminate the consolidated investigations in their entirety 
on the basis of settlement agreements.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Megan M. Valentine, 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 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 Inv. No. 337-TA-
667 (``the 667 Investigation'') on January 23, 2009, based on a 
complaint filed by Saxon Innovation, LLC of Tyler, Texas (``Saxon''). 
74 FR 4231. The complaint, as amended and supplemented, alleges 
violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 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 electronic devices, including handheld wireless communications 
devices, by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent 
Nos. 5,235,635 (``the `635 patent''); 5,530,597 (``the `597 patent''); 
and 5,608,873 (``the `873 patent''). The complaint further alleges the 
existence of a domestic industry related to each patent. The 
Commission's notice of investigation named various respondents, 
including Nokia Corporation of Espoo, Finland and Nokia Inc. of Irving, 
Texas (collectively ``Nokia''); High Tech Computer Corp. of Taoyuan, 
Taiwan and HTC America, Inc. of Bellevue, Washington (collectively 
``HTC''); Research In Motion Ltd. of Waterloo, Ontario and Research In 
Motion Corp. of Irving, Texas (collectively ``RIM''); and Palm, Inc. of 
Sunnyvale, California (``Palm'').
    The Commission instituted Inv. No. 337-TA-673 (``the 673 
Investigation'') on March 31, 2009, based on a complaint filed by 
Saxon. 74 FR 14578-9. The complaint, as amended and supplemented, 
alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as 
amended, 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 electronic devices, including handheld wireless 
communications devices by reason of infringement of certain claims of 
the `635 patent, the `597 patent, and the `873 patent. The complaint 
further alleges the existence of a domestic industry related to each 
patent. The Commission's notice of investigation named as respondents 
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. of Seoul, Korea; Samsung Electronics 
America, Inc. of Ridgefield Park, New Jersey; and Samsung 
Telecommunications America, LLP of Richardson, Texas (collectively 
``Samsung'').
    On April 23, 2009, the ALJ issued Order No. 28 in the 667 
investigation and Order No. 8 in the 673 investigation, consolidating 
the investigations. On May 13, 2009, the Commission determined not to 
review this consolidation.
    On April 28, 2009, the Commission determined not to review an ID 
granting a joint motion filed by Saxon and HTC to terminate the 667 
investigation as to respondent HTC. On July 13, 2009, the Commission 
determined not to review an ID granting a joint motion filed by Saxon 
and Nokia to terminate the consolidated investigations as to respondent 
Nokia. On October 22, 2009, the Commission determined not to review an 
ID granting a joint motion filed by Saxon and RIM to terminate the 
investigations as to respondent RIM. All

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terminations were granted pursuant to Commission Rule 210.21(b) (19 CFR 
210.21(b)).
    On January 29, 2010 Saxon and respondents Samsung and Palm jointly 
moved to terminate the consolidated investigations in their entirety 
based upon settlement agreements between the remaining parties in the 
investigation. On February 4, 2010, the Commission investigative 
attorney filed a response in support of the motion. On February 12, 
2010, the ALJ issued the subject ID, granting the joint motion to 
terminate the investigations in their entirety pursuant to Commission 
Rule 210.21(b). 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 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure 
(19 CFR 210.42).

    By order of the Commission.

    Issued: March 2, 2010.
Marilyn R. Abbott,
Secretary to the Commission.
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