China: Effects of Intellectual Property Infringement and Indigenous Innovation Policies on the U.S. Economy, 30060-30061 [2010-12947]

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ACTION: Institution of investigation and scheduling of hearing. VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:43 May 27, 2010 Jkt 220001 SUMMARY: Following receipt of a request from the United States Senate Committee on Finance (Committee) dated April 19, 2010, the U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission) instituted investigation No. 332–519, China: Effects of Intellectual Property Infringement and Indigenous Innovation Policies on the U.S. Economy, for the purpose of preparing the second of two reports requested by the Committee, and has scheduled a public hearing in connection with investigations relating to both reports for June 15–16, 2010. DATES: June 1, 2010: Deadline for filing requests to appear at the public hearing. June 3, 2010: Deadline for filing prehearing briefs and statements. June 15, 2010: Public hearing (continued on June 16 if needed). June 22, 2010: Deadline for filing post-hearing briefs and statements. November 16, 2010: Deadline for filing all other written submissions. May 2, 2011: Transmittal of report to the Senate Committee on Finance. 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. 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 Leaders Alexander Hammer (alexander.hammer@usitc.gov, 202– 205–3271) or Katherine Linton (katherine.linton@usitc.gov, 202–205– 3393) or Deputy Project Leader Jeremy Wise (jeremy.wise@usitc.gov, 202–205– 3190) for information specific to this investigation. For information on the legal aspects of these investigations, contact William Gearhart of the Commission’s Office of the General Counsel (202–205–3091 or william.gearhart@usitc.gov). The media should contact Margaret O’Laughlin, Office of External Relations (202–205– 1819 or margaret.olaughlin@usitc.gov). Hearing-impaired individuals may obtain information on this matter by contacting the Commission’s TDD terminal at 202–205–1810. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its Internet server (https://www.usitc.gov). Persons with mobility impairments who will need special assistance in gaining access to the Commission should PO 00000 Frm 00094 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 contact the Office of the Secretary at 202–205–2000. Background: The Commission has instituted this investigation for the purpose of preparing the second report requested by the Committee. Based on an analysis of data and other information from available sources, including a survey of U.S. firms, and the application of the analytical frameworks outlined in the first report, in the second report, the Commission will: • Describe the size and scope of reported IPR infringement in China; • Provide a quantitative analysis of the effect of reported IPR infringement in China on the U.S. economy and U.S. jobs, including on a sectoral basis, as well as potential effects on sales, profits, royalties, and license fees of U.S. firms globally, to the extent primary data can be collected; and • Discuss actual, potential, and reported effects of China’s indigenous innovation policies on the U.S. economy and U.S. jobs, and quantify these effects, to the extent feasible. As requested by the Committee, the Commission will deliver this second report by May 2, 2011. The Commission will deliver its first report by November 19, 2010. The report on the first investigation, No. 332–514, China: Intellectual Property Infringement, Indigenous Innovation Policies, and Frameworks for Measuring the Effects on the U.S. Economy, will describe the principal types of reported IPR infringement in China, describe China’s indigenous innovation policies, and outline analytical frameworks for determining the quantitative effects of the infringement and indigenous innovation policies on the U.S. economy as a whole and on sectors of the U.S. economy, including lost U.S. jobs. The Commission published its notice of institution of that investigation in the Federal Register of May 10, 2010 (75 FR 25883); a copy may be viewed on the Commission’s Web site at https:// www.usitc.gov/secretary/ fed_reg_notices/332/ 332_514_institution05052010.pdf. Public Hearing: The Commission will hold a public hearing in connection with both investigations at the U.S. International Trade Commission Building, 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC, beginning at 9:30 a.m. on June 15, 2010 (continuing on June 16, 2010, if needed). Requests to appear at the public hearing should be filed with the Secretary, no later than 5:15 p.m., June 1, 2010, in accordance with the requirements in the ‘‘Submissions’’ section below. All pre-hearing briefs and statements should be filed not later than 5:15 p.m., June 3, 2010; and all E:\FR\FM\28MYN1.SGM 28MYN1 jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 103 / Friday, May 28, 2010 / Notices post-hearing briefs and statements should be filed not later than 5:15 p.m., June 22, 2010. Briefs and statements should identify the investigation to which the brief or statement pertains, including both if that is the case. In the event that, as of the close of business on June 1, 2010, no witnesses are scheduled to appear at the hearing, the hearing will be canceled. Any person interested in attending the hearing as an observer or nonparticipant may call the Secretary to the Commission (202–205– 2000) after June 4, 2010, for information concerning whether the hearing will be held. Written Submissions: In lieu of or in addition to participating at the hearing, interested parties are invited to submit written statements concerning this investigation. All written submissions concerning this investigation should be addressed to the Secretary, and should be received not later than 5:15 p.m., November 16, 2010. 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 requires that a signed original (or a copy so designated) and fourteen (14) copies of each document be filed. In the event that confidential treatment of a 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 authorize filing submissions with the Secretary by facsimile or electronic means only 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). 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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation No. 332-519]


China: Effects of Intellectual Property Infringement and 
Indigenous Innovation Policies on the U.S. Economy

AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission.

ACTION: Institution of investigation and scheduling of hearing.

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SUMMARY: Following receipt of a request from the United States Senate 
Committee on Finance (Committee) dated April 19, 2010, the U.S. 
International Trade Commission (Commission) instituted investigation 
No. 332-519, China: Effects of Intellectual Property Infringement and 
Indigenous Innovation Policies on the U.S. Economy, for the purpose of 
preparing the second of two reports requested by the Committee, and has 
scheduled a public hearing in connection with investigations relating 
to both reports for June 15-16, 2010.

DATES: June 1, 2010: Deadline for filing requests to appear at the 
public hearing.
    June 3, 2010: Deadline for filing pre-hearing briefs and 
statements.
    June 15, 2010: Public hearing (continued on June 16 if needed).
    June 22, 2010: Deadline for filing post-hearing briefs and 
statements.
    November 16, 2010: Deadline for filing all other written 
submissions.
    May 2, 2011: Transmittal of report to the Senate Committee on 
Finance.

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. 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 Leaders Alexander Hammer 
(alexander.hammer@usitc.gov, 202-205-3271) or Katherine Linton 
(katherine.linton@usitc.gov, 202-205-3393) or Deputy Project Leader 
Jeremy Wise (jeremy.wise@usitc.gov, 202-205-3190) for information 
specific to this investigation. For information on the legal aspects of 
these investigations, contact William Gearhart of the Commission's 
Office of the General Counsel (202-205-3091 or 
william.gearhart@usitc.gov). The media should contact Margaret 
O'Laughlin, Office of External Relations (202-205-1819 or 
margaret.olaughlin@usitc.gov). Hearing-impaired individuals may obtain 
information on this matter by contacting the Commission's TDD terminal 
at 202-205-1810. General information concerning the Commission may also 
be obtained by accessing its Internet server (https://www.usitc.gov). 
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.
    Background: The Commission has instituted this investigation for 
the purpose of preparing the second report requested by the Committee. 
Based on an analysis of data and other information from available 
sources, including a survey of U.S. firms, and the application of the 
analytical frameworks outlined in the first report, in the second 
report, the Commission will:
     Describe the size and scope of reported IPR infringement 
in China;
     Provide a quantitative analysis of the effect of reported 
IPR infringement in China on the U.S. economy and U.S. jobs, including 
on a sectoral basis, as well as potential effects on sales, profits, 
royalties, and license fees of U.S. firms globally, to the extent 
primary data can be collected; and
     Discuss actual, potential, and reported effects of China's 
indigenous innovation policies on the U.S. economy and U.S. jobs, and 
quantify these effects, to the extent feasible.
    As requested by the Committee, the Commission will deliver this 
second report by May 2, 2011. The Commission will deliver its first 
report by November 19, 2010. The report on the first investigation, No. 
332-514, China: Intellectual Property Infringement, Indigenous 
Innovation Policies, and Frameworks for Measuring the Effects on the 
U.S. Economy, will describe the principal types of reported IPR 
infringement in China, describe China's indigenous innovation policies, 
and outline analytical frameworks for determining the quantitative 
effects of the infringement and indigenous innovation policies on the 
U.S. economy as a whole and on sectors of the U.S. economy, including 
lost U.S. jobs. The Commission published its notice of institution of 
that investigation in the Federal Register of May 10, 2010 (75 FR 
25883); a copy may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at https://www.usitc.gov/secretary/fed_reg_notices/332/332_514_institution05052010.pdf.
    Public Hearing: The Commission will hold a public hearing in 
connection with both investigations at the U.S. International Trade 
Commission Building, 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC, beginning at 
9:30 a.m. on June 15, 2010 (continuing on June 16, 2010, if needed). 
Requests to appear at the public hearing should be filed with the 
Secretary, no later than 5:15 p.m., June 1, 2010, in accordance with 
the requirements in the ``Submissions'' section below. All pre-hearing 
briefs and statements should be filed not later than 5:15 p.m., June 3, 
2010; and all

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post-hearing briefs and statements should be filed not later than 5:15 
p.m., June 22, 2010. Briefs and statements should identify the 
investigation to which the brief or statement pertains, including both 
if that is the case. In the event that, as of the close of business on 
June 1, 2010, no witnesses are scheduled to appear at the hearing, the 
hearing will be canceled. Any person interested in attending the 
hearing as an observer or nonparticipant may call the Secretary to the 
Commission (202-205-2000) after June 4, 2010, for information 
concerning whether the hearing will be held.
    Written Submissions: In lieu of or in addition to participating at 
the hearing, interested parties are invited to submit written 
statements concerning this investigation. All written submissions 
concerning this investigation should be addressed to the Secretary, and 
should be received not later than 5:15 p.m., November 16, 2010. 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 requires that a signed original (or a copy so designated) 
and fourteen (14) copies of each document be filed. In the event that 
confidential treatment of a 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 
authorize filing submissions with the Secretary by facsimile or 
electronic means only 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 ``non-
confidential'' 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 
for inspection by interested parties.
    In its request letter, the Committee stated that it intends to make 
the Commission's reports available to the public in their entirety, and 
asked that the Commission not include any confidential business 
information or national security classified information in the reports 
that the Commission sends to the Committee. Any confidential business 
information received by the Commission in this investigation and used 
in preparing this report will not be published in a manner that would 
reveal the operations of the firm supplying the information.

    By order of the Commission.

    Issued: May 25, 2010.
William R. Bishop,
Acting Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2010-12947 Filed 5-27-10; 8:45 am]
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