Certain Snowmobiles With Engines Having Exhaust Temperature-Controlled Engine Technology and Components Thereof Institution of Investigation, 77526 [2014-30162]

Download as PDF 77526 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 247 / Wednesday, December 24, 2014 / Notices Dated: December 18, 2014. Lisa R. Barton, Secretary to the Commission. Office of the Secretary at (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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Office of Unfair Import Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, telephone (202) 205–2560. [FR Doc. 2014–30161 Filed 12–23–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 337–TA–940] Certain Snowmobiles With Engines Having Exhaust TemperatureControlled Engine Technology and Components Thereof Institution of Investigation Authority: The authority for institution of this investigation is contained in section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, and in section 210.10 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, 19 CFR 210.10 (2014). U.S. International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on November 7, 2014, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, on behalf of Arctic Cat Inc. of Plymouth, Minnesota. An amended complaint was filed on December 12, 2014. The complaint, as amended, alleges violations of section 337 based upon the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain snowmobiles with engines having exhaust temperature-controlled engine technology and components thereof by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 6,371,082 (‘‘the ’082 patent’’); U.S. Patent No. 6,550,450 (‘‘the ’450 patent’’); and U.S. Patent No. 7,258,107 (‘‘the ’107 patent’’). The complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists as required by subsection (a)(2) of section 337. The complainant requests that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. ADDRESSES: The complaint, except for any confidential information contained therein, is 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., Room 112, Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205–2000. Hearing impaired individuals are advised that information on this matter can be obtained 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 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:34 Dec 23, 2014 Jkt 235001 Scope of investigation: Having considered the complaint, the U.S. International Trade Commission, on December 18, 2014, ordered that— (1) Pursuant to subsection (b) of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, an investigation be instituted to determine whether there is a violation of subsection (a)(1)(B) of section 337 in the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, or the sale within the United States after importation of certain snowmobiles with engines having exhaust temperature-controlled engine technology and components thereof by reason of infringement of one or more of claims 1, 3–8, and 10–14 of the ’082 patent; claims 1–3, 5–11, and 13–16 of the ’450 patent; and claims 1–5, 7–10, and 15–19 of the ’107 patent, and whether an industry in the United States exists as required by subsection (a)(2) of section 337; (2) For the purpose of the investigation so instituted, the following are hereby named as parties upon which this notice of investigation shall be served: (a) The complainant is: Arctic Cat Inc., 505 North Highway 169, Suite 1000, Plymouth, MN 55441 (b) The respondents are the following entities alleged to be in violation of section 337, and are the parties upon which the complaint is to be served: Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc., 726 rue St-Joseph Street, Valcourt, ´ Quebec, Canada, J0E 2L0, BRP US Inc., 10101 Science Drive, Sturtevant, WI 53177–1757 (c) The Office of Unfair Import Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW., Suite 401, Washington, DC 20436; and (3) For the investigation so instituted, the Chief Administrative Law Judge, U.S. International Trade Commission, PO 00000 Frm 00086 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 shall designate the presiding Administrative Law Judge. Responses to the complaint and the notice of investigation must be submitted by the named respondents in accordance with section 210.13 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, 19 CFR 210.13. Pursuant to 19 CFR 201.16(e) and 210.13(a), such responses will be considered by the Commission if received not later than 20 days after the date of service by the Commission of the complaint and the notice of investigation. Extensions of time for submitting responses to the complaint and the notice of investigation will not be granted unless good cause therefor is shown. Failure of a respondent to file a timely response to each allegation in the complaint and in this notice may be deemed to constitute a waiver of the right to appear and contest the allegations of the complaint and this notice, and to authorize the administrative law judge and the Commission, without further notice to the respondent, to find the facts to be as alleged in the complaint and this notice and to enter an initial determination and a final determination containing such findings, and may result in the issuance of an exclusion order or a cease and desist order or both directed against the respondent. By order of the Commission. Dated: December 18, 2014. Lisa R. Barton, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2014–30162 Filed 12–23–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [USITC SE–14–045] Government In the Sunshine Act Meeting Notice Change of Time of Sunshine Act Meeting United States International Trade Commission DATE: December 29, 2014 NEW TIME: 10:00 a.m. PLACE: Room 101, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20436, Telephone: (202) 205–2000 STATUS: Open to the public. In accordance with 19 CFR 201.35(d)(1), the Commission hereby gives notice that the meeting of December 29, 2014 will be held at 10:00 a.m. In accordance with Commission policy, subject matter listed above, not AGENCY HOLDING THE MEETING: E:\FR\FM\24DEN1.SGM 24DEN1

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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation No. 337-TA-940]


Certain Snowmobiles With Engines Having Exhaust Temperature-
Controlled Engine Technology and Components Thereof Institution of 
Investigation

AGENCY: U.S. International Trade Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the 
U.S. International Trade Commission on November 7, 2014, under section 
337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, on behalf of 
Arctic Cat Inc. of Plymouth, Minnesota. An amended complaint was filed 
on December 12, 2014. The complaint, as amended, alleges violations of 
section 337 based upon the importation into the United States, the sale 
for importation, and the sale within the United States after 
importation of certain snowmobiles with engines having exhaust 
temperature-controlled engine technology and components thereof by 
reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 6,371,082 
(``the '082 patent''); U.S. Patent No. 6,550,450 (``the '450 patent''); 
and U.S. Patent No. 7,258,107 (``the '107 patent''). The complaint 
further alleges that an industry in the United States exists as 
required by subsection (a)(2) of section 337.
    The complainant requests that the Commission institute an 
investigation and, after the investigation, issue a limited exclusion 
order and cease and desist orders.

ADDRESSES: The complaint, except for any confidential information 
contained therein, is 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., Room 112, Washington, 
DC 20436, telephone (202) 205-2000. Hearing impaired individuals are 
advised that information on this matter can be obtained 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 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Office of Unfair Import 
Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, telephone (202) 
205-2560.

    Authority:  The authority for institution of this investigation 
is contained in section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 
and in section 210.10 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and 
Procedure, 19 CFR 210.10 (2014).

    Scope of investigation: Having considered the complaint, the U.S. 
International Trade Commission, on December 18, 2014, ordered that--
    (1) Pursuant to subsection (b) of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 
1930, as amended, an investigation be instituted to determine whether 
there is a violation of subsection (a)(1)(B) of section 337 in the 
importation into the United States, the sale for importation, or the 
sale within the United States after importation of certain snowmobiles 
with engines having exhaust temperature-controlled engine technology 
and components thereof by reason of infringement of one or more of 
claims 1, 3-8, and 10-14 of the '082 patent; claims 1-3, 5-11, and 13-
16 of the '450 patent; and claims 1-5, 7-10, and 15-19 of the '107 
patent, and whether an industry in the United States exists as required 
by subsection (a)(2) of section 337;
    (2) For the purpose of the investigation so instituted, the 
following are hereby named as parties upon which this notice of 
investigation shall be served:

    (a) The complainant is:

Arctic Cat Inc., 505 North Highway 169, Suite 1000, Plymouth, MN 55441
    (b) The respondents are the following entities alleged to be in 
violation of section 337, and are the parties upon which the complaint 
is to be served:

Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc., 726 rue St-Joseph Street, 
Valcourt, Qu[eacute]bec, Canada, J0E 2L0, BRP US Inc., 10101 Science 
Drive, Sturtevant, WI 53177-1757

    (c) The Office of Unfair Import Investigations, U.S. International 
Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW., Suite 401, Washington, DC 20436; 
and
    (3) For the investigation so instituted, the Chief Administrative 
Law Judge, U.S. International Trade Commission, shall designate the 
presiding Administrative Law Judge.
    Responses to the complaint and the notice of investigation must be 
submitted by the named respondents in accordance with section 210.13 of 
the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, 19 CFR 210.13. 
Pursuant to 19 CFR 201.16(e) and 210.13(a), such responses will be 
considered by the Commission if received not later than 20 days after 
the date of service by the Commission of the complaint and the notice 
of investigation. Extensions of time for submitting responses to the 
complaint and the notice of investigation will not be granted unless 
good cause therefor is shown.
    Failure of a respondent to file a timely response to each 
allegation in the complaint and in this notice may be deemed to 
constitute a waiver of the right to appear and contest the allegations 
of the complaint and this notice, and to authorize the administrative 
law judge and the Commission, without further notice to the respondent, 
to find the facts to be as alleged in the complaint and this notice and 
to enter an initial determination and a final determination containing 
such findings, and may result in the issuance of an exclusion order or 
a cease and desist order or both directed against the respondent.

    By order of the Commission.

    Dated: December 18, 2014.
Lisa R. Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2014-30162 Filed 12-23-14; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7020-02-P

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