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INTERNATIONAL TRADE
COMMISSION
[Investigation Nos. 701–TA–593–596 and
731–TA–1401–1406 (Preliminary)]
Large Diameter Welded Pipe From
Canada, China, Greece, India, Korea,
and Turkey; Institution of Antidumping
and Countervailing Duty Investigations
and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase
Investigations
United States International
Trade Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
The Commission hereby gives
notice of the institution of investigations
and commencement of preliminary
phase antidumping and countervailing
duty investigation Nos. 701–TA–593–
596 and 731–TA–1401–1406
(Preliminary) pursuant to the Tariff Act
of 1930 (‘‘the Act’’) to determine
whether there is a reasonable indication
that an industry in the United States is
materially injured or threatened with
material injury, or the establishment of
an industry in the United States is
materially retarded, by reason of
imports of large diameter welded pipe
from Canada, China, Greece, India,
Korea, and Turkey, provided for in
subheadings 7305.11, 7305.12, 7305.19,
7305.31, and 7305.39 of the Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States,
that are alleged to be sold in the United
States at less than fair value and alleged
to be subsidized by the Governments of
China, India, Korea, and Turkey. Unless
the Department of Commerce extends
the time for initiation, the Commission
must reach a preliminary determination
in antidumping and countervailing duty
investigations in 45 days, or in this case
by March 5, 2018. The Commission’s
views must be transmitted to Commerce
within five business days thereafter, or
by March 12, 2018.
DATES: January 17, 2018.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Abu
Kanu ((202) 205–2597), Office of
Investigations, U.S. International Trade
Commission, 500 E Street SW,
Washington, DC 20436. Hearingimpaired 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 investigation may be viewed on the
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Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS)
at https://edis.usitc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background.—These investigations
are being instituted, pursuant to
sections 703(a) and 733(a) of the Tariff
Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1671b(a) and
1673b(a)), in response to a petition filed
on January 17, 2018, by American Cast
Iron Pipe Company (Birmingham,
Alabama), Berg Steel Pipe Corp.
(Panama City, Florida), Berg Spiral Pipe
Corp. (Mobile, Alabama), Dura-Bond
Industries, Inc. (Export, Pennsylvania),
Skyline Steel (Newington, Virginia), and
Stupp Corporation (Baton Rouge,
Louisiana).
For further information concerning
the conduct of these investigations and
rules of general application, consult the
Commission’s Rules of Practice and
Procedure, part 201, subparts A and B
(19 CFR part 201), and part 207,
subparts A and B (19 CFR part 207).
Participation in the investigations and
public service list.—Persons (other than
petitioners) wishing to participate in the
investigations as parties must file an
entry of appearance with the Secretary
to the Commission, as provided in
sections 201.11 and 207.10 of the
Commission’s rules, not later than seven
days after publication of this notice in
the Federal Register. 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 duty 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 these investigations
upon the expiration of the period for
filing entries of appearance.
Limited disclosure of business
proprietary information (BPI) under an
administrative protective order (APO)
and BPI service list.—Pursuant to
section 207.7(a) of the Commission’s
rules, the Secretary will make BPI
gathered in these investigations
available to authorized applicants
representing interested parties (as
defined in 19 U.S.C. 1677(9)) who are
parties to the investigations under the
APO issued in the investigations,
provided that the application is made
not later than seven days after the
publication of this notice in the Federal
Register. A separate service list will be
maintained by the Secretary for those
parties authorized to receive BPI under
the APO.
Conference.—The Commission’s
Director of Investigations has scheduled
a conference in connection with these
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investigations for 9:30 a.m. on
Wednesday, February 07, 2018, at the
U.S. International Trade Commission
Building, 500 E Street SW, Washington,
DC. Requests to appear at the conference
should be emailed to William.bishop@
usitc.gov and tyrell.burch@usitc.gov (DO
NOT FILE ON EDIS) on or before
February 5, 2018. Parties in support of
the imposition of countervailing and
antidumping duties in these
investigations and parties in opposition
to the imposition of such duties will
each be collectively allocated one hour
within which to make an oral
presentation at the conference. A
nonparty who has testimony that may
aid the Commission’s deliberations may
request permission to present a short
statement at the conference.
Written submissions.—As provided in
sections 201.8 and 207.15 of the
Commission’s rules, any person may
submit to the Commission on or before
February 12, 2018, a written brief
containing information and arguments
pertinent to the subject matter of the
investigations. Parties may file written
testimony in connection with their
presentation at the conference. All
written submissions must conform with
the provisions of section 201.8 of the
Commission’s rules; any submissions
that contain BPI must also conform with
the requirements of sections 201.6,
207.3, and 207.7 of the Commission’s
rules. The Commission’s Handbook on
E-Filing, available on the Commission’s
website at https://edis.usitc.gov,
elaborates upon the Commission’s rules
with respect to electronic filing.
In accordance with sections 201.16(c)
and 207.3 of the rules, each document
filed by a party to the investigations
must be served on all other parties to
the investigations (as identified by
either the public or BPI service list), and
a certificate of service must be timely
filed. The Secretary will not accept a
document for filing without a certificate
of service.
Certification.—Pursuant to section
207.3 of the Commission’s rules, any
person submitting information to the
Commission in connection with these
investigations must certify that the
information is accurate and complete to
the best of the submitter’s knowledge. In
making the certification, the submitter
will acknowledge that any information
that it submits to the Commission
during these investigations may be
disclosed to and used: (i) By the
Commission, its employees and Offices,
and contract personnel (a) for
developing or maintaining the records
of these or related investigations or
reviews, or (b) in internal investigations,
audits, reviews, and evaluations relating
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to the programs, personnel, and
operations of the Commission including
under 5 U.S.C. Appendix 3; or (ii) by
U.S. government employees and
contract personnel, solely for
cybersecurity purposes. All contract
personnel will sign appropriate
nondisclosure agreements.
Authority: These investigations are being
conducted under authority of title VII of the
Tariff Act of 1930; this notice is published
pursuant to section 207.12 of the
Commission’s rules.
By order of the Commission.
Issued: January 18, 2018.
Lisa R. Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE
COMMISSION
[Investigation No. 337–TA–1071]
Certain Wireless Audio Systems and
Components Thereof; Commission
Determination Not To Review an Initial
Determination Terminating
Investigation Based on Settlement and
License Agreements
U.S. International Trade
Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
Notice is hereby given that
the U.S. International Trade
Commission has determined not to
review an initial determination (‘‘ID’’)
(Order No. 12) of the presiding
administrative law judge (‘‘ALJ’’),
granting a joint motion to terminate the
above-captioned investigation based on
settlement and license agreements.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Cathy Chen, Esq., Office of the General
Counsel, U.S. International Trade
Commission, 500 E Street SW,
Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202)
205–2392. 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
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contacting the Commission’s TDD
terminal on (202) 205–1810.
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
COMMISSION
The
Commission instituted this investigation
on September 15, 2017, based on a
complaint filed by Broadcom Limited of
San Jose, California; and Avago
Technologies General IP (Singapore)
Pte. Ltd. of Singapore (collectively,
‘‘Broadcom’’). 82 FR 43404 (Sep. 15,
2017). The complaint, as 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 wireless
audio systems and components thereof
by reason of infringement of claim 20 of
U.S. Patent No. 6,684,060. The
complaint further alleges that an
industry in the United States exists as
required by 19 U.S.C. 1337(a)(2). The
notice of investigation named DTS, Inc.
of Calabasas, California; Phorus, Inc. of
Calabasas, California; MartinLogan, Ltd.
of Lawrence, Kansas; Paradigm
Electronics Inc. of Ontario, Canada;
Anthem Electronics, Inc. of Ontario,
Canada; Wren Sound Systems, LLC of
Phoenixville, Pennsylvania; McIntosh
Laboratory, Inc. of Binghamton, New
York; Definitive Technology of Owings
Mills, Maryland; and Polk Audio Inc. of
Vista, California, as respondents. The
Office of Unfair Import Investigations is
also a party in this investigation.
On December 18, 2017, Broadcom and
Respondents filed a joint motion to
terminate the investigation in its
entirety on the basis of settlement and
license agreements. The ALJ issued the
subject ID granting the motion on
December 20, 2017. The ALJ found that
the motion complies with Commission
Rules and termination of the
investigation will not adversely affect
the public interest. 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 Part
210 of the Commission’s Rules of
Practice and Procedure, 19 CFR part
210.
[Investigation No. 337–TA–1060]
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
By order of the Commission.
Issued: January 18, 2018.
Lisa R. Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
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Certain Consumer Electronic Devices,
Including Televisions, Gaming
Consoles, Mobile Phones and Tablets,
and Network-Enabled DVD and BluRay Players; Termination of
Investigation on the Basis of
Settlement
U.S. International Trade
Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
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. 27), which terminated
the investigation on the basis of
settlement.
SUMMARY:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Sidney A. Rosenzweig, Office of the
General Counsel, U.S. International
Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW,
Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202)
708–2532. 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 TDD
terminal on (202) 205–1810.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Commission instituted this investigation
on June 13, 2017, based upon a
complaint filed by ARRIS Enterprises
LLC of Sewanee, Georgia (‘‘ARRIS’’). 82
FR 27078 (June 13, 2017). 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, or the sale within
the United States after importation of
certain consumer electronic devices,
including televisions, gaming consoles,
mobile phones and tablets, and
network-enabled DVD and Blu-ray
players by reason of the infringement of
certain claims of U.S. Patent No.
6,473,858; U.S. Patent No. 6,934,148;
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
[Investigation Nos. 701-TA-593-596 and 731-TA-1401-1406 (Preliminary)]
Large Diameter Welded Pipe From Canada, China, Greece, India,
Korea, and Turkey; Institution of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty
Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations
AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Commission hereby gives notice of the institution of
investigations and commencement of preliminary phase antidumping and
countervailing duty investigation Nos. 701-TA-593-596 and 731-TA-1401-
1406 (Preliminary) pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (``the Act'') to
determine whether there is a reasonable indication that an industry in
the United States is materially injured or threatened with material
injury, or the establishment of an industry in the United States is
materially retarded, by reason of imports of large diameter welded pipe
from Canada, China, Greece, India, Korea, and Turkey, provided for in
subheadings 7305.11, 7305.12, 7305.19, 7305.31, and 7305.39 of the
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that are alleged to be
sold in the United States at less than fair value and alleged to be
subsidized by the Governments of China, India, Korea, and Turkey.
Unless the Department of Commerce extends the time for initiation, the
Commission must reach a preliminary determination in antidumping and
countervailing duty investigations in 45 days, or in this case by March
5, 2018. The Commission's views must be transmitted to Commerce within
five business days thereafter, or by March 12, 2018.
DATES: January 17, 2018.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Abu Kanu ((202) 205-2597), 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 investigation may
be viewed on the Commission's electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background.--These investigations are being instituted, pursuant to
sections 703(a) and 733(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C.
1671b(a) and 1673b(a)), in response to a petition filed on January 17,
2018, by American Cast Iron Pipe Company (Birmingham, Alabama), Berg
Steel Pipe Corp. (Panama City, Florida), Berg Spiral Pipe Corp.
(Mobile, Alabama), Dura-Bond Industries, Inc. (Export, Pennsylvania),
Skyline Steel (Newington, Virginia), and Stupp Corporation (Baton
Rouge, Louisiana).
For further information concerning the conduct of these
investigations and rules of general application, consult the
Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, part 201, subparts A and
B (19 CFR part 201), and part 207, subparts A and B (19 CFR part 207).
Participation in the investigations and public service list.--
Persons (other than petitioners) wishing to participate in the
investigations as parties must file an entry of appearance with the
Secretary to the Commission, as provided in sections 201.11 and 207.10
of the Commission's rules, not later than seven days after publication
of this notice in the Federal Register. 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 duty 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 these investigations upon the
expiration of the period for filing entries of appearance.
Limited disclosure of business proprietary information (BPI) under
an administrative protective order (APO) and BPI service list.--
Pursuant to section 207.7(a) of the Commission's rules, the Secretary
will make BPI gathered in these investigations available to authorized
applicants representing interested parties (as defined in 19 U.S.C.
1677(9)) who are parties to the investigations under the APO issued in
the investigations, provided that the application is made not later
than seven days after the publication of this notice in the Federal
Register. A separate service list will be maintained by the Secretary
for those parties authorized to receive BPI under the APO.
Conference.--The Commission's Director of Investigations has
scheduled a conference in connection with these investigations for 9:30
a.m. on Wednesday, February 07, 2018, at the U.S. International Trade
Commission Building, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC. Requests to
appear at the conference should be emailed to [email protected]
and [email protected] (DO NOT FILE ON EDIS) on or before February
5, 2018. Parties in support of the imposition of countervailing and
antidumping duties in these investigations and parties in opposition to
the imposition of such duties will each be collectively allocated one
hour within which to make an oral presentation at the conference. A
nonparty who has testimony that may aid the Commission's deliberations
may request permission to present a short statement at the conference.
Written submissions.--As provided in sections 201.8 and 207.15 of
the Commission's rules, any person may submit to the Commission on or
before February 12, 2018, a written brief containing information and
arguments pertinent to the subject matter of the investigations.
Parties may file written testimony in connection with their
presentation at the conference. All written submissions must conform
with the provisions of section 201.8 of the Commission's rules; any
submissions that contain BPI must also conform with the requirements of
sections 201.6, 207.3, and 207.7 of the Commission's rules. The
Commission's Handbook on E-Filing, available on the Commission's
website at https://edis.usitc.gov, elaborates upon the Commission's
rules with respect to electronic filing.
In accordance with sections 201.16(c) and 207.3 of the rules, each
document filed by a party to the investigations must be served on all
other parties to the investigations (as identified by either the public
or BPI service list), and a certificate of service must be timely
filed. The Secretary will not accept a document for filing without a
certificate of service.
Certification.--Pursuant to section 207.3 of the Commission's
rules, any person submitting information to the Commission in
connection with these investigations must certify that the information
is accurate and complete to the best of the submitter's knowledge. In
making the certification, the submitter will acknowledge that any
information that it submits to the Commission during these
investigations may be disclosed to and used: (i) By the Commission, its
employees and Offices, and contract personnel (a) for developing or
maintaining the records of these or related investigations or reviews,
or (b) in internal investigations, audits, reviews, and evaluations
relating
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to the programs, personnel, and operations of the Commission including
under 5 U.S.C. Appendix 3; or (ii) by U.S. government employees and
contract personnel, solely for cybersecurity purposes. All contract
personnel will sign appropriate nondisclosure agreements.
Authority: These investigations are being conducted under
authority of title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930; this notice is
published pursuant to section 207.12 of the Commission's rules.
By order of the Commission.
Issued: January 18, 2018.
Lisa R. Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2018-01157 Filed 1-22-18; 8:45 am]
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