Certain Marine Sonar Imaging Devices, Including Downscan and Sidescan Devices, Products Containing the Same, and Components Thereof; Notice of Institution of Formal Enforcement Proceeding, 71531-71532 [2016-24987]

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Description of the Regulatory Program Title VII of SMCRA authorizes the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement to provide grants to states and Indian tribes to develop, administer, and enforce state regulatory programs addressing the disturbance from coal mining operations. Title V PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 [FR Doc. 2016–25016 Filed 10–14–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–05–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 337–TA–921 (Enforcement Proceeding)] Certain Marine Sonar Imaging Devices, Including Downscan and Sidescan Devices, Products Containing the Same, and Components Thereof; Notice of Institution of Formal Enforcement Proceeding U.S. International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has instituted a formal enforcement proceeding relating to the December 1, 2015 cease and desist orders issued in the above-referenced investigation. SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ronald A. Traud, Office of the General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205–3427. 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 (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. E:\FR\FM\17OCN1.SGM 17OCN1 71532 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 200 / Monday, October 17, 2016 / Notices The Commission instituted the original investigation on July 14, 2014 based on a complaint filed by Navico, Inc. of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Navico Holding AS, of Egersund, Norway (collectively, ‘‘Navico’’). 79 FR 40778 (July 14, 2014). The complaint alleged 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 marine sonar imaging devices, including downscan and sidescan devices, products containing the same, and components thereof by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 8,305,840 (‘‘the ’840 patent’’), 8,300,499 (‘‘the ’499 patent’’), and 8,605,550 (‘‘the ’550 patent’’). Id. The notice of investigation named as respondents Garmin International, Inc. (‘‘Garmin International’’), Garmin USA, Inc. (‘‘Garmin USA’’), both of Olathe, Kansas; and Garmin (Asia) Corporation of New Taipei City, Taiwan (‘‘Garmin Asia’’). Id. The Office of Unfair Import Investigations (‘‘OUII’’) was also named as a party. Id. On December 1, 2015, the Commission found a violation of Section 337 based on infringement of claims 1, 5, 7, 9, 11, 16–19, 23, 32, 39– 41, 63, and 70–72 of the ’840 patent and infringement of claims 32 and 44 of the ’550 patent, but found no violation with respect to the ’499 patent. 80 FR 76040– 41 (Dec. 7, 2015). The Commission issued a limited exclusion order prohibiting Garmin International, Garmin USA, and Garmin Asia from importing certain marine sonar imaging devices, including downscan and sidescan devices, products containing the same, and components thereof that infringe certain claims of the ’840 and ’550 patent. Id. The Commission also issued cease and desist orders against Garmin International, Garmin USA, and Garmin Asia prohibiting the sale and distribution within the United States of articles that infringe certain claims of the ’840 and ’550 patents. Id. at 76041. On August 30, 2016, Navico filed a complaint requesting that the Commission institute a formal enforcement proceeding under Commission Rule 210.75(b) to investigate violations of the December 1, 2015 cease and desist orders by Garmin International and Garmin USA (collectively, ‘‘Garmin’’). Having examined the complaint and the supporting documents, the Commission has determined to institute a formal enforcement proceeding to determine whether Garmin is in violation of the December 1, 2015 cease and desist jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:22 Oct 14, 2016 Jkt 241001 orders issued in the original investigation and what, if any, enforcement measures are appropriate. The following entities are named as parties to the formal enforcement proceeding: (1) Complainant Navico; (2) respondents Garmin International and Garmin USA; and (3) OUII. 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 210.75 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 210.75). By order of the Commission. Issued: October 11, 2016. Lisa R. Barton, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2016–24987 Filed 10–14–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 332–325] The Economic Effects of Significant U.S. Import Restraints; Ninth Update; Special Topic: The Effects of Tariffs and of Customs and Border Procedures on Global Supply Chains United States International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice of ninth update report, scheduling of public hearing, opportunity to file written submissions. 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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 instituted this investigation under section 332(g) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1332(g)) following receipt of an initial request from the USTR dated May 15, 1992. The request asked that the Commission assess the quantitative economic effects of significant U.S. import restraints on the U.S. economy and prepare periodic update reports after the initial report. The Commission published a notice of institution of the investigation in the Federal Register of June 17, 1992 (57 FR 27063). The first report was delivered to the USTR in November 1993, the first update in December 1995, and successive updates were delivered in 1999, 2002, 2004, 2007, 2009, 2011, and 2013. In this ninth update, as requested by the USTR in a letter dated September 13, 2016, the Commission will provide, in addition to the quantitative effects analysis similar to that included in prior reports, an assessment of how significant U.S. import restraints affect households with different incomes and E:\FR\FM\17OCN1.SGM 17OCN1

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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation No. 337-TA-921 (Enforcement Proceeding)]


Certain Marine Sonar Imaging Devices, Including Downscan and 
Sidescan Devices, Products Containing the Same, and Components Thereof; 
Notice of Institution of Formal Enforcement Proceeding

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 instituted a formal enforcement proceeding relating to 
the December 1, 2015 cease and desist orders issued in the above-
referenced investigation.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ronald A. Traud, Office of the General 
Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205-3427. 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 (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.

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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission instituted the original 
investigation on July 14, 2014 based on a complaint filed by Navico, 
Inc. of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Navico Holding AS, of Egersund, Norway 
(collectively, ``Navico''). 79 FR 40778 (July 14, 2014). The complaint 
alleged 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 marine sonar imaging devices, including downscan 
and sidescan devices, products containing the same, and components 
thereof by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 
8,305,840 (``the '840 patent''), 8,300,499 (``the '499 patent''), and 
8,605,550 (``the '550 patent''). Id. The notice of investigation named 
as respondents Garmin International, Inc. (``Garmin International''), 
Garmin USA, Inc. (``Garmin USA''), both of Olathe, Kansas; and Garmin 
(Asia) Corporation of New Taipei City, Taiwan (``Garmin Asia''). Id. 
The Office of Unfair Import Investigations (``OUII'') was also named as 
a party. Id.
    On December 1, 2015, the Commission found a violation of Section 
337 based on infringement of claims 1, 5, 7, 9, 11, 16-19, 23, 32, 39-
41, 63, and 70-72 of the '840 patent and infringement of claims 32 and 
44 of the '550 patent, but found no violation with respect to the '499 
patent. 80 FR 76040-41 (Dec. 7, 2015). The Commission issued a limited 
exclusion order prohibiting Garmin International, Garmin USA, and 
Garmin Asia from importing certain marine sonar imaging devices, 
including downscan and sidescan devices, products containing the same, 
and components thereof that infringe certain claims of the '840 and 
'550 patent. Id. The Commission also issued cease and desist orders 
against Garmin International, Garmin USA, and Garmin Asia prohibiting 
the sale and distribution within the United States of articles that 
infringe certain claims of the '840 and '550 patents. Id. at 76041.
    On August 30, 2016, Navico filed a complaint requesting that the 
Commission institute a formal enforcement proceeding under Commission 
Rule 210.75(b) to investigate violations of the December 1, 2015 cease 
and desist orders by Garmin International and Garmin USA (collectively, 
``Garmin''). Having examined the complaint and the supporting 
documents, the Commission has determined to institute a formal 
enforcement proceeding to determine whether Garmin is in violation of 
the December 1, 2015 cease and desist orders issued in the original 
investigation and what, if any, enforcement measures are appropriate. 
The following entities are named as parties to the formal enforcement 
proceeding: (1) Complainant Navico; (2) respondents Garmin 
International and Garmin USA; and (3) OUII.
    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 210.75 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure 
(19 CFR 210.75).

    By order of the Commission.

    Issued: October 11, 2016.
Lisa R. Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2016-24987 Filed 10-14-16; 8:45 am]
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