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further determined to issue a limited
exclusion order and cease and desist
order and to set a bond rate on the
entered value of covered products
imported during the period of
Presidential review.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Benjamin S. Richards, Esq., Office of the
General Counsel, U.S. International
Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW,
Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202)
708–5453. 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: On
February 21, 2018, the Commission
instituted this investigation based on a
complaint filed by 10X Genomics, Inc.
of Pleasanton, CA. 83 FR 7491 (Feb. 21,
2018). The complaint 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, or the sale within
the United States after importation of
certain microfluidic systems and
components thereof and products
containing same by reason of
infringement of one or more claims of
U.S. Patent Nos. 9,644,204 (‘‘the ’204
patent’’); 9,689,024 (‘‘the ’024 patent’’);
9,695,468 (‘‘the ’468 patent’’); and
9,856,530 (‘‘the ’530 patent’’). Id. The
Commission’s notice of investigation
named as the sole respondent Bio-Rad
Laboratories, Inc. of Hercules, CA. Id.
The Office of Unfair Import
Investigations (‘‘OUII’’) is participating
in this investigation. Id.
On July 12, 2019, the administrative
law judge (‘‘ALJ’’) issued the final initial
determination (‘‘ID’’). The ID found a
violation of section 337 by virtue of BioRad’s indirect infringement of the ’024,
the ’468, and the ’530 patents. The ID
found that 10X had not established a
violation with respect to the ’204 patent.
The ID also found that Bio-Rad failed to
establish invalidity of any of the
asserted claims of any patent. The ID
further found that the domestic industry
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requirement was satisfied for each of the
asserted patents. Finally, the ID found
that Bio-Rad had not carried its burden
with respect to various additional
affirmative defenses, including
improper inventorship and ownership.
On July 25, 2019, the ALJ issued her
recommended determination on remedy
and bonding. The ALJ recommended,
upon a finding of violation, that the
Commission issue a limited exclusion
order, issue a cease and desist order,
and impose a bond in the amount of
twenty-five percent of the entered value
of any covered products imported
during the period of Presidential review.
On July 29, 2019, 10X, Bio-Rad, and
OUII submitted petitions seeking review
of the ID. On August 6, 2019, 10X, BioRad, and OUII submitted responses to
the others’ petitions. On August 26,
2019, 10X and Bio-Rad submitted
comments on the public interest
pursuant to Commission Rule
210.50(a)(4).
On October 17, 2019, the Commission
issued a notice indicating its
determination to review the ID with
respect to (1) all findings related to a
violation based on the ’024 patent; (2)
all findings related to a violation based
on the ’468 patent; (3) noninfringement
of the ’204 patent; (4) all findings
related to a violation based on the ’530
patent; (5) Bio-Rad’s inventorship and
ownership defenses; and (6) a
typographical error on page 91. The
same notice also requested briefing from
the parties on certain of those issues,
and on remedy, bonding, and the public
interest. The notice also included an
extension of the target date to December
19, 2019.
The parties filed their initial
responses to the Commission’s
questions on October 31, 2019, and their
replies on November 7, 2019.
Upon review of the parties’
submissions, the ID, RD, and evidence
of record, the Commission has
determined that Bio-Rad violated
section 337 by reason of infringement of
asserted claims 1, 5, 17, 19, and 22 of
the ’024 patent, claims 1, 6, 7, 9, and 21
of the ’468 patent, and claims 1, 4, 11,
14, 19, 26, and 28 of the ’530 patent.
The Commission found no violation
with respect to the ’240 patent. The
Commission has further determined to
issue a limited exclusion order
prohibiting further importation of BioRad’s infringing microfluidic systems
and a cease and desist order against BioRad. The Commission will set a bond of
twenty-five percent of entered value on
Bio-Rad’s infringing microfluidic
systems imported during the period of
Presidential review.
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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 210).
By order of the Commission.
Issued: February 12, 2020.
Lisa Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2020–03192 Filed 2–18–20; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7020–02–P
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
COMMISSION
[Investigation No. 332–574]
Renewable Electricity: Potential
Economic Effects of Increased
Commitments in Massachusetts;
Institution of Investigation and
Scheduling of Hearing
United States International
Trade Commission.
ACTION: Notice of investigation and
scheduling of a public hearing.
AGENCY:
Following receipt on January
23, 2020, of a request from the
Committee on Ways and Means
(Committee) of the U.S. House of
Representatives, under section 332(g) of
the Tariff Act of 1930, the U.S.
International Trade Commission
(Commission) instituted Investigation
No. 332–574, Renewable Electricity:
Potential Economic Effects of Increased
Commitments in Massachusetts, for the
purpose of providing a report regarding
the potential economic effects of
increased renewable energy
commitments in Massachusetts, and the
role of renewable electricity imports in
meeting these commitments.
DATES:
April 16, 2020: Deadline for filing
requests to appear at the public hearing.
April 23, 2020: Deadline for filing
prehearing briefs and statements.
May 7, 2020: Public hearing.
May 15, 2020: Deadline for filing posthearing briefs and statements.
July 28, 2020: Deadline for filing all
other written submissions.
January 25, 2021: Transmittal of
Commission report to the Committee.
ADDRESSES: All Commission offices,
including the Commission’s hearing
rooms, are located in the U.S.
International Trade Commission
Building, 500 E Street SW, Washington,
DC. All written submissions should be
addressed to the Secretary, U.S.
International Trade Commission, 500 E
Street SW, Washington, DC 20436. The
public record for this investigation may
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be viewed on the Commission’s
electronic docket (EDIS) at https://
edis.usitc.gov.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Project Leader Diana Friedman (202–
205–3433 or diana.friedman@usitc.gov)
or Deputy Project Leader Patricia
Mueller (202–205–2599 or
patricia.mueller@usitc.gov) for
information specific to this
investigation. For information on the
legal aspects of this investigation,
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
website (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.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background: As requested by the
Committee, the Commission will
conduct an investigation and prepare a
report that provides, to the extent
practical, the following information:
(1) An overview of the current
situation and recent trends in New
England and Massachusetts electricity
markets with regard to domestic and
imported electricity sources and rates
for residential and commercial uses, and
the status of the transition from nuclear
and fossil fuels to renewable sources.
This overview will include a
description of the Commonwealth’s
most recent renewable energy goals and
commitments as compared to previous
commitments and initiatives, as well as
the renewable energy goals and
commitments in other New England
states, and the potential available
resources to meet those goals;
(2) A quantitative analysis of the
potential economic effects on the
Commonwealth, and broader New
England region, of Massachusetts
reaching its goals and commitments for
renewable electricity sourcing. The
analysis should include, for example,
the potential economic effects on
residential and commercial consumers
of electricity;
(3) A quantitative analysis of the
likely effects on greenhouse gas
emissions of meeting these goals and
commitments; and
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(4) Relevant case studies involving
other states, regions, or countries that
provide insights into the potential
economic effects of imports of
hydroelectricity, including on efforts to
meet renewable energy targets, the rates
paid by commercial and residential
consumers, and on greenhouse gas
emissions.
The Committee requested that the
analysis not focus on proposed or
pending renewable energy transmission
projects. The Committee asked that the
Commission deliver the report 12
months from the date of the letter, and
the Commission expects to transmit its
report by January 25, 2021. The
Committee stated that it intends to make
the Commission’s report available to the
public and asked that the report not
include any confidential business
information. The Committee noted that
it had sent an earlier version of this
letter and asked that the Commission
accept the January 23, 2020 letter as a
replacement for the Committee’s letter
of December 19, 2019.
Public Hearing: A public hearing in
connection with this investigation will
be held at the U.S. International Trade
Commission Building, 500 E Street SW,
Washington, DC, beginning at 9:30 a.m.
on May 7, 2020. Requests to appear at
the public hearing should be filed with
the Secretary no later than 5:15 p.m.,
April 16, 2020, in accordance with the
requirements in the ‘‘Written
Submissions’’ section below. All
prehearing briefs and statements should
be filed not later than 5:15 p.m., April
23, 2020, and all post-hearing briefs and
statements should be filed not later than
5:15 p.m., May 15, 2020. Post-hearing
briefs and statements should address
matters raised at the hearing. In the
event that, as of the close of business on
April 23, 2020, 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 should
contact the Office of the Secretary at
202–205–2000 after April 23, 2020, for
information concerning whether the
hearing will be held.
Written Submissions: In lieu of or in
addition to participating in the hearing,
interested parties are invited to file
written submissions concerning this
investigation. All written submissions
should be addressed to the Secretary,
and should be received not later than
5:15 p.m., July 28, 2020. All written
submissions must conform to the
provisions of section 201.8 of the
Commission’s Rules of Practice and
Procedure (19 CFR 201.8). Section
201.8, as further explained in the
Commission’s Handbook on Filing
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Procedures, requires that interested
parties file documents electronically on
or before the filing deadline. Interested
parties must submit eight (8) true paper
copies by 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time on
the next business day. In the event that
confidential treatment of a document is
requested, interested parties must file, at
the same time as the eight paper copies,
at least four (4) additional true paper
copies in which the confidential
information must be deleted (see the
following paragraphs for further
information regarding confidential
business information). Persons with
questions regarding electronic filing
should contact the Office of the
Secretary, Docket Services Division
(202–205–1802).
Confidential Business Information.
Any submissions that contain
confidential business information must
also conform to 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 is clearly
identified by means of brackets. All
written submissions, except for
confidential business information, will
be made available for inspection by
interested parties.
As requested by the Committee, the
Commission will not include any
confidential business information in the
report that it sends to the Committee.
However, all information, including
confidential business information,
submitted in this investigation 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 this or a related proceeding, or (b) in
internal investigations, audits, reviews,
and evaluations relating 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 (a) for cybersecurity purposes
or (b) in monitoring user activity on U.S.
government classified networks. The
Commission will not otherwise disclose
any confidential business information in
a way that would reveal the operations
of the firm supplying the information.
Summaries of Written Submissions:
Persons wishing to have a summary of
their position included in the report
should include a summary with their
written submission and should mark the
summary as having been provided for
that purpose. The summary should be
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clearly marked as ‘‘summary for
inclusion in the report’’ at the top of the
page. The summary may not exceed 500
words, should be in MS Word format or
a format that can be easily converted to
MS Word, and should not include any
confidential business information. The
summary will be published as provided
if it meets these requirements and is
germane to the subject matter of the
investigation. The Commission will list
the name of the organization furnishing
the summary and will include a link to
the Commission’s Electronic Document
Information System (EDIS) where the
full written submission can be found.
By order of the Commission.
Issued: February 12, 2020.
Lisa Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2020–03191 Filed 2–18–20; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7020–02–P
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
[OMB Number 1110–0052]
Agency Information Collection
Activities; Proposed eCollection
eComments Requested; Extension of a
Currently Approved Collection;
Applicant Information Form (1–783)
Criminal Justice Information
Services Division, Federal Bureau of
Investigation, Department of Justice.
ACTION: 60-Day notice.
AGENCY:
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Overview of This Information
Collection
Department of Justice (DOJ),
Federal Bureau of Investigation,
Criminal Justice Information Services
Division, will be submitting the
following information collection request
to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) for review and approval in
accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995.
DATES: The Department of Justice
encourages public comment and will
accept input until April 20, 2020.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
you have additional comments
especially on the estimated public
burden or associated response time,
suggestions, or need a copy of the
proposed information collection
instrument with instructions or
additional information, please contact
Gerry Lynn Brovey, Supervisory
Information Liaison Specialist, Federal
Bureau of Investigation, Criminal Justice
Information Services Division, 1000
Custer Hollow Road; Clarksburg, West
Virginia 26306; phone: 304–625–4320 or
email glbrovey@fbi.gov. Written
comments and/or suggestions can also
be sent to the Office of Management and
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Budget, Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs, Attention
Department of Justice Desk Officer,
Washington, DC 20503 or sent to OIRA_
submissions@omb.eop.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Written
comments and suggestions from the
public and affected agencies concerning
the proposed collection of information
are encouraged. Your comments should
address one or more of the following
four points:
—Evaluate whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of the
functions of the Bureau of Justice
Statistics, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
—Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s
estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information,
including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used;
—Evaluate whether and if so how the
quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected can be
enhanced; and
—Minimize the burden of the collection
of information on those who are to
respond, including through the use of
appropriate automated, electronic,
mechanical, or other technological
collection techniques or other forms
of information technology, e.g.,
permitting electronic submission of
responses.
1. Type of Information Collection:
Extension of a currently approved
collection.
2. The Title of the Form/Collection:
Applicant Information Form.
3. The agency form number, if any,
and the applicable component of the
Department sponsoring the collection:
1–783. The applicable component
within the Sponsoring component:
Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of
Investigation, Criminal Justice
Information Services Division.
4. Affected public who will be asked
or required to respond, as well as a brief
abstract: Primary: Individuals. This
collection is necessary for individuals to
request a copy of their personal
identification record to review it or to
obtain a change, correction, or an
update to the record.
5. An estimate of the total number of
respondents and the amount of time
estimated for an average respondent to
respond: Annually, the FBI receives
125,000 identification requests,
therefore there are 125,000 respondents.
The form requires 5 minutes to
complete.
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6. An estimate of the total public
burden (in hours) associated with the
collection: There are an estimated
10,417 total annual burden hours
associated with this collection.
If additional information is required
contact: Melody Braswell, Department
Clearance Officer, United States
Department of Justice, Justice
Management Division, Policy and
Planning Staff, Two Constitution
Square, 145 N Street NE, 3E.405B,
Washington, DC 20530.
Dated: February 12, 2020.
Melody Braswell,
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S.
Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 2020–03174 Filed 2–18–20; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4410–CW–P
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
[OMB Number 1103–0016]
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comments Requested: Certification of
Identity
Office of Information Policy,
Department of Justice.
ACTION: 60-Day notice.
AGENCY:
The Department of Justice
(DOJ), Justice Management Division,
will be submitting the following
information collection request to the
Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) for review and approval in
accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed
information collection is published to
obtain comments from the public and
affected agencies.
DATES: Comments are encouraged and
will be accepted for 60 days until April
20, 2020.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
you have additional comments
especially on the estimated public
burden or associated response time,
suggestions, or need a copy of the
proposed information collection
instrument with instructions or
additional information, please contact
Evie Sassok, 145 N Street NW,
Washington, DC 20530. Phone: 202–
514–0022.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Written
comments and suggestions from the
public and affected agencies concerning
the proposed collection of information
are encouraged. Your comments should
address one or more of the following
four points:
—Evaluate whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of the
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
[Investigation No. 332-574]
Renewable Electricity: Potential Economic Effects of Increased
Commitments in Massachusetts; Institution of Investigation and
Scheduling of Hearing
AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission.
ACTION: Notice of investigation and scheduling of a public hearing.
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SUMMARY: Following receipt on January 23, 2020, of a request from the
Committee on Ways and Means (Committee) of the U.S. House of
Representatives, under section 332(g) of the Tariff Act of 1930, the
U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission) instituted
Investigation No. 332-574, Renewable Electricity: Potential Economic
Effects of Increased Commitments in Massachusetts, for the purpose of
providing a report regarding the potential economic effects of
increased renewable energy commitments in Massachusetts, and the role
of renewable electricity imports in meeting these commitments.
DATES:
April 16, 2020: Deadline for filing requests to appear at the
public hearing.
April 23, 2020: Deadline for filing prehearing briefs and
statements.
May 7, 2020: Public hearing.
May 15, 2020: Deadline for filing post-hearing briefs and
statements.
July 28, 2020: Deadline for filing all other written submissions.
January 25, 2021: Transmittal of Commission report to the
Committee.
ADDRESSES: All Commission offices, including the Commission's hearing
rooms, are located in the U.S. International Trade Commission Building,
500 E Street SW, Washington, DC. All written submissions should be
addressed to the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E
Street SW, Washington, DC 20436. The public record for this
investigation may
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be viewed on the Commission's electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Project Leader Diana Friedman (202-
205-3433 or [email protected]) or Deputy Project Leader Patricia
Mueller (202-205-2599 or [email protected]) for information
specific to this investigation. For information on the legal aspects of
this investigation, contact William Gearhart of the Commission's Office
of the General Counsel (202-205-3091 or [email protected]).
The media should contact Margaret O'Laughlin, Office of External
Relations (202-205-1819 or [email protected]). 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 website (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.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background: As requested by the Committee, the Commission will
conduct an investigation and prepare a report that provides, to the
extent practical, the following information:
(1) An overview of the current situation and recent trends in New
England and Massachusetts electricity markets with regard to domestic
and imported electricity sources and rates for residential and
commercial uses, and the status of the transition from nuclear and
fossil fuels to renewable sources. This overview will include a
description of the Commonwealth's most recent renewable energy goals
and commitments as compared to previous commitments and initiatives, as
well as the renewable energy goals and commitments in other New England
states, and the potential available resources to meet those goals;
(2) A quantitative analysis of the potential economic effects on
the Commonwealth, and broader New England region, of Massachusetts
reaching its goals and commitments for renewable electricity sourcing.
The analysis should include, for example, the potential economic
effects on residential and commercial consumers of electricity;
(3) A quantitative analysis of the likely effects on greenhouse gas
emissions of meeting these goals and commitments; and
(4) Relevant case studies involving other states, regions, or
countries that provide insights into the potential economic effects of
imports of hydroelectricity, including on efforts to meet renewable
energy targets, the rates paid by commercial and residential consumers,
and on greenhouse gas emissions.
The Committee requested that the analysis not focus on proposed or
pending renewable energy transmission projects. The Committee asked
that the Commission deliver the report 12 months from the date of the
letter, and the Commission expects to transmit its report by January
25, 2021. The Committee stated that it intends to make the Commission's
report available to the public and asked that the report not include
any confidential business information. The Committee noted that it had
sent an earlier version of this letter and asked that the Commission
accept the January 23, 2020 letter as a replacement for the Committee's
letter of December 19, 2019.
Public Hearing: A public hearing in connection with this
investigation will be held at the U.S. International Trade Commission
Building, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC, beginning at 9:30 a.m. on
May 7, 2020. Requests to appear at the public hearing should be filed
with the Secretary no later than 5:15 p.m., April 16, 2020, in
accordance with the requirements in the ``Written Submissions'' section
below. All prehearing briefs and statements should be filed not later
than 5:15 p.m., April 23, 2020, and all post-hearing briefs and
statements should be filed not later than 5:15 p.m., May 15, 2020.
Post-hearing briefs and statements should address matters raised at the
hearing. In the event that, as of the close of business on April 23,
2020, 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 should contact the Office of the Secretary
at 202-205-2000 after April 23, 2020, for information concerning
whether the hearing will be held.
Written Submissions: In lieu of or in addition to participating in
the hearing, interested parties are invited to file written submissions
concerning this investigation. All written submissions should be
addressed to the Secretary, and should be received not later than 5:15
p.m., July 28, 2020. All written submissions must conform to the
provisions of section 201.8 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and
Procedure (19 CFR 201.8). Section 201.8, as further explained in the
Commission's Handbook on Filing Procedures, requires that interested
parties file documents electronically on or before the filing deadline.
Interested parties must submit eight (8) true paper copies by 12:00
p.m. Eastern Time on the next business day. In the event that
confidential treatment of a document is requested, interested parties
must file, at the same time as the eight paper copies, at least four
(4) additional true paper copies in which the confidential information
must be deleted (see the following paragraphs for further information
regarding confidential business information). Persons with questions
regarding electronic filing should contact the Office of the Secretary,
Docket Services Division (202-205-1802).
Confidential Business Information. Any submissions that contain
confidential business information must also conform to 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 is clearly identified by means of
brackets. All written submissions, except for confidential business
information, will be made available for inspection by interested
parties.
As requested by the Committee, the Commission will not include any
confidential business information in the report that it sends to the
Committee. However, all information, including confidential business
information, submitted in this investigation 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 this or a
related proceeding, or (b) in internal investigations, audits, reviews,
and evaluations relating 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 (a) for cybersecurity
purposes or (b) in monitoring user activity on U.S. government
classified networks. The Commission will not otherwise disclose any
confidential business information in a way that would reveal the
operations of the firm supplying the information.
Summaries of Written Submissions: Persons wishing to have a summary
of their position included in the report should include a summary with
their written submission and should mark the summary as having been
provided for that purpose. The summary should be
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clearly marked as ``summary for inclusion in the report'' at the top of
the page. The summary may not exceed 500 words, should be in MS Word
format or a format that can be easily converted to MS Word, and should
not include any confidential business information. The summary will be
published as provided if it meets these requirements and is germane to
the subject matter of the investigation. The Commission will list the
name of the organization furnishing the summary and will include a link
to the Commission's Electronic Document Information System (EDIS) where
the full written submission can be found.
By order of the Commission.
Issued: February 12, 2020.
Lisa Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2020-03191 Filed 2-18-20; 8:45 am]
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