Certain Nicotine Pouches and Components Thereof and Methods of Making the Same; Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Terminating the Investigation in Its Entirety; Termination of the Investigation, 40682-40683 [2020-14467]

Download as PDF 40682 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 130 / Tuesday, July 7, 2020 / Notices Julie Duffy ((202) 708–2579), 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 these investigations may be viewed on the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. 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[FR Doc. 2020–14537 Filed 7–6–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 337–TA–1192] Certain Nicotine Pouches and Components Thereof and Methods of Making the Same; Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Terminating the Investigation in Its Entirety; Termination of the Investigation U.S. International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission (‘‘Commission’’) has determined not to review an initial determination (‘‘ID’’) (Order No. 9) of SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\07JYN1.SGM 07JYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 130 / Tuesday, July 7, 2020 / Notices the presiding administrative law judge (‘‘ALJ’’) granting complainants’ unopposed motion to terminate the investigation in its entirety based on withdrawal of the complaint. The investigation is terminated. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Liberman, 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 may be viewed on the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. For help accessing EDIS, please email EDIS3Help@usitc.gov. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its internet server at https://www.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. On March 12, 2020, the Commission instituted Inv. No. 337–TA–1192, Certain Nicotine Pouches and Components Thereof and Methods of Making the Same, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337 (‘‘section 337’’), based on a complaint filed by NYZ AB of Stockholm, Sweden; Swedish Match North America, LLC of Richmond, Virginia; Pinkerton Tobacco Co., LP of Owensboro, Kentucky; and wm17 holding GmbH of Switzerland (collectively, ‘‘Complainants’’). 85 FR 14505–06 (Mar. 12, 2020). A supplement to the complaint was filed on February 21, 2020. The complaint alleges a violation 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 nicotine pouches and components thereof and methods of making the same by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 9,161,908 (‘‘the ’908 patent’’). Id. at 14505. The Commission’s notice of investigation names as respondents The Art Factory AB of Helsingborg, Sweden; Kretek International, Inc. of Moorpark, California; and DRYFT Sciences, LLC of Moorpark, California (collectively, ‘‘Respondents’’). Id. at 14506. The Commission’s Office of Unfair Import Investigations also was named as a party. Id. Subsequently, the investigation was terminated as to claims 18 and 20 of the ’908 patent. Order No. 7 (May 15, 2020), nonreviewed in relevant part by Commission Notice (June 15, 2020). jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:59 Jul 06, 2020 Jkt 250001 On May 29, 2020, Complainants filed an unopposed motion seeking to terminate this investigation in its entirety based on withdrawal of the complaint. On June 11, 2020, the presiding ALJ issued the subject ID granting Complainants’ motion. The ALJ found that the motion complies with the Commission Rules, and that there are no extraordinary circumstances that warrant denying the motion. No party petitioned for review of the ID. The Commission has determined not to review the subject ID. The investigation is terminated. The Commission vote for this determination took place on June 30, 2020. 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). By order of the Commission. Issued: June 30, 2020. Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2020–14467 Filed 7–6–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 337–TA–1155] Certain Luxury Vinyl Tile and Components Thereof; Commission Determination To Review in Part and, on Review, To Affirm an Initial Determination Granting Summary Determination of Violation by Defaulting Respondents; Request for Written Submissions on Remedy, the Public Interest, and Bonding U.S. International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission (‘‘Commission’’) has determined to review in part and, on review, to affirm an initial determination (‘‘ID’’) of the presiding administrative law judge (‘‘ALJ’’) granting summary determination of violation of section 337 by certain defaulting respondents. The Commission requests written submissions from the parties, interested government agencies, and interested persons on the issues of remedy, the public interest, and bonding, under the schedule set forth below. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 40683 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lynde Herzbach, Office of the General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205–3228. Copies of non-confidential documents filed in connection with this investigation may be viewed on the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. For help accessing EDIS, please email EDIS3Help@usitc.gov. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its internet server at https://www.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 May 16, 2019, the Commission instituted this investigation based on a complaint filed by Mohawk Industries, Inc. of Calhoun, Georgia; Flooring Industries Ltd. Sarl of Bertrange, Luxembourg; and IVC US Inc. of Dalton, Georgia (collectively, ‘‘Complainants’’). 84 FR 22161 (May 16, 2019). The complaint, as supplemented, alleges a violation of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337 (‘‘section 337’’) in the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, or the sale within the United States after importation of certain luxury vinyl tiles by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 9,200,460 (‘‘the ’460 patent’’); 10,208,490 (‘‘the ’490 patent’’); and 10,233,655 (‘‘the ’655 patent’’) (collectively, ‘‘the Asserted Patents’’). Id. The complaint further alleges that a domestic industry exists. Id. The Commission’s notice of investigation names forty-five respondents, including: ABK Trading Corp. of Katy, Texas (‘‘ABK’’); Aurora Flooring LLC of Kennesaw, Georgia (‘‘Aurora’’); Changzhou Runchang Wood Co., Ltd. of Jiangsu, China (‘‘Runchang’’); Go-Higher Trading (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd. of Jiangsu, China (‘‘Go-Higher’’); Jiangsu Divine Building Technology Development Co., Ltd. Jiangsu, China (‘‘Divine’’); Jiangsu Lejia Plastic Co. Ltd. of Jiangsu, China (‘‘Lejia’’); JiangSu Licheer Wood Co., Ltd. of Jiangsu, China (‘‘Licheer’’); Maxwell Flooring Distribution LLC of Houston, Texas (‘‘Maxwell Flooring’’); Mr. Hardwood Inc. of Acworth, Georgia (‘‘Mr. Hardwood’’); and Sam Houston Hardwood Inc. of Houston, Texas (‘‘Sam Houston’’) (collectively, ‘‘Defaulting Respondents’’). Id. The Office of Unfair Import Investigations (‘‘OUII’’) is also participating in the investigation. Id. The Commission previously terminated the investigation as to thirty- E:\FR\FM\07JYN1.SGM 07JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 130 (Tuesday, July 7, 2020)]
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation No. 337-TA-1192]


Certain Nicotine Pouches and Components Thereof and Methods of 
Making the Same; Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial 
Determination Terminating the Investigation in Its Entirety; 
Termination of the Investigation

AGENCY: U.S. International Trade Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade 
Commission (``Commission'') has determined not to review an initial 
determination (``ID'') (Order No. 9) of

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the presiding administrative law judge (``ALJ'') granting complainants' 
unopposed motion to terminate the investigation in its entirety based 
on withdrawal of the complaint. The investigation is terminated.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Liberman, 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 may 
be viewed on the Commission's electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. For help accessing EDIS, please email 
[email protected]. General information concerning the Commission may 
also be obtained by accessing its internet server at https://www.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 March 12, 2020, the Commission instituted 
Inv. No. 337-TA-1192, Certain Nicotine Pouches and Components Thereof 
and Methods of Making the Same, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 
1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337 (``section 337''), based on a 
complaint filed by NYZ AB of Stockholm, Sweden; Swedish Match North 
America, LLC of Richmond, Virginia; Pinkerton Tobacco Co., LP of 
Owensboro, Kentucky; and wm17 holding GmbH of Switzerland 
(collectively, ``Complainants''). 85 FR 14505-06 (Mar. 12, 2020). A 
supplement to the complaint was filed on February 21, 2020. The 
complaint alleges a violation 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 nicotine pouches and 
components thereof and methods of making the same by reason of 
infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 9,161,908 (``the '908 
patent''). Id. at 14505. The Commission's notice of investigation names 
as respondents The Art Factory AB of Helsingborg, Sweden; Kretek 
International, Inc. of Moorpark, California; and DRYFT Sciences, LLC of 
Moorpark, California (collectively, ``Respondents''). Id. at 14506. The 
Commission's Office of Unfair Import Investigations also was named as a 
party. Id. Subsequently, the investigation was terminated as to claims 
18 and 20 of the '908 patent. Order No. 7 (May 15, 2020), non-reviewed 
in relevant part by Commission Notice (June 15, 2020).
    On May 29, 2020, Complainants filed an unopposed motion seeking to 
terminate this investigation in its entirety based on withdrawal of the 
complaint.
    On June 11, 2020, the presiding ALJ issued the subject ID granting 
Complainants' motion. The ALJ found that the motion complies with the 
Commission Rules, and that there are no extraordinary circumstances 
that warrant denying the motion. No party petitioned for review of the 
ID.
    The Commission has determined not to review the subject ID. The 
investigation is terminated.
    The Commission vote for this determination took place on June 30, 
2020.
    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).

    By order of the Commission.

    Issued: June 30, 2020.
Lisa Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
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