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BILLING CODE 9112–FN–P
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
COMMISSION
[Investigation No. 731–TA–1474 (Final)]
Ultra-High Molecular Weight
Polyethylene From Korea; Scheduling
of the Final Phase of an Anti-Dumping
Duty Investigation
United States International
Trade Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
The Commission hereby gives
notice of the scheduling of the final
phase of antidumping investigation No.
731–TA–1474 (Final) pursuant to the
Tariff Act of 1930 (‘‘the Act’’) to
determine whether 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 ultra-high
molecular weight polyethylene from
Korea, provided for in subheadings
3901.10.10 and 3901.20.10 of the
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States, preliminarily determined
by the Department of Commerce
(‘‘Commerce’’) to be sold at less-thanfair-value.
DATES: October 6, 2020.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Andres Andrade ((202) 205–2078),
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:
Scope.—For purposes of this
investigation, Commerce has defined
the subject merchandise as ultra-high
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molecular weight polyethylene. Ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene is a
linear polyethylene, in granular or
powder form is defined by its molecular
weight, as defined by Margolie’s
Equation, of greater than 1.0 × 106 g/
mol. Ultra-high molecular weight
polyethylene may also be defined by its
melt mass-flow rate of <0.1 g/10 min,
measured at 190 °C and 21.6 kg load,
based on the methods and calculations
set forth in the International
Organization for Standardization (ISO)
standards 21304–1 and 21304–2. Ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene has
a Chemical Abstract Service (CAS)
registry number of 9002–88–4. The
scope includes all ultra-high molecular
weight polyethylene in granular or
powder forms meeting the above
specifications but excludes medicalgrade ultra-high molecular weight
polyethylene. For Commerce’s complete
scope, please see Ultra-High Molecular
Weight Polyethylene From the Republic
of Korea: Preliminary Affirmative
Determination of Sales at Less Than
Fair Value, 85 FR 63095, October 6,
2020.
Ultra-high molecular weight
polyethylene is reported under the
HTSUS statistical reporting numbers
3901.10.1000 and 3901.20.1000.
Although the HTSUS statistical
reporting numbers and CAS registry
number are provided for convenience
and customs purposes, the written
description of the scope is dispositive.
Background.—The final phase of this
investigation is being scheduled,
pursuant to section 735(b) of the Tariff
Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1673d(b)), as a
result of an affirmative preliminary
determination by Commerce that
imports of ultra-high molecular weight
polyethylene from Korea are being sold
in the United States at less than fair
value within the meaning of § 733 of the
Act (19 U.S.C. 1673b). The investigation
was requested in a petition filed
effective March 4, 2020, by Celanese
Corporation, Irving, Texas.
For further information concerning
the conduct of this phase of the
investigation, hearing procedures, 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 C (19 CFR part 207).
Participation in the investigation and
public service list.—Persons, including
industrial users of the subject
merchandise and, if the merchandise is
sold at the retail level, representative
consumer organizations, wishing to
participate in the final phase of this
investigation as parties must file an
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to the Commission, as provided in
§ 201.11 of the Commission’s rules, no
later than 21 days prior to the hearing
date specified in this notice. A party
that filed a notice of appearance during
the preliminary phase of the
investigation need not file an additional
notice of appearance during this final
phase. The Secretary will maintain a
public service list containing the names
and addresses of all persons, or their
representatives, who are parties to the
investigation.
Please note the Secretary’s Office will
accept only electronic filings during this
time. Filings must be made through the
Commission’s Electronic Document
Information System (EDIS, https://
edis.usitc.gov.) No in-person paperbased filings or paper copies of any
electronic filings will be accepted until
further notice.
Limited disclosure of business
proprietary information (BPI) under an
administrative protective order (APO)
and BPI service list.—Pursuant to
§ 207.7(a) of the Commission’s rules, the
Secretary will make BPI gathered in the
final phase of this investigation
available to authorized applicants under
the APO issued in the investigation,
provided that the application is made
no later than 21 days prior to the
hearing date specified in this notice.
Authorized applicants must represent
interested parties, as defined by 19
U.S.C. 1677(9), who are parties to the
investigation. A party granted access to
BPI in the preliminary phase of the
investigation need not reapply for such
access. A separate service list will be
maintained by the Secretary for those
parties authorized to receive BPI under
the APO.
Staff report.—The prehearing staff
report in the final phase of this
investigation will be placed in the
nonpublic record on February 1, 2021,
and a public version will be issued
thereafter, pursuant to § 207.22 of the
Commission’s rules.
Hearing.—The Commission will hold
a hearing in connection with the final
phase of this investigation beginning at
9:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 18,
2021. Information about the place and
form of the hearing, including about
how to participate in and/or view the
hearing, will be posted on the
Commission’s website at https://
www.usitc.gov/calendarpad/
calendar.html. Interested parties should
check the Commission’s website
periodically for updates. Requests to
appear at the hearing should be filed in
writing with the Secretary to the
Commission on or before Wednesday,
February 10, 2021. A nonparty who has
testimony that may aid the
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Commission’s deliberations may request
permission to present a short statement
at the hearing. All parties and
nonparties desiring to appear at the
hearing and make oral presentations
should participate in a prehearing
conference to be held at 9:30 a.m. on
Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Oral
testimony and written materials to be
submitted at the public hearing are
governed by sections 201.6(b)(2),
201.13(f), and 207.24 of the
Commission’s rules. Parties must submit
any request to present a portion of their
hearing testimony in camera no later
than 7 business days prior to the date of
the hearing.
Written submissions.—Each party
who is an interested party shall submit
a prehearing brief to the Commission.
Prehearing briefs must conform with the
provisions of § 207.23 of the
Commission’s rules; the deadline for
filing is February 9, 2021. Parties may
also file written testimony in connection
with their presentation at the hearing, as
provided in § 207.24 of the
Commission’s rules, and posthearing
briefs, which must conform with the
provisions of section 207.25 of the
Commission’s rules. The deadline for
filing posthearing briefs is February 25,
2021. In addition, any person who has
not entered an appearance as a party to
the investigation may submit a written
statement of information pertinent to
the subject of the investigation,
including statements of support or
opposition to the petition, on or before
February 25, 2021. On March 16, 2021,
the Commission will make available to
parties all information on which they
have not had an opportunity to
comment. Parties may submit final
comments on this information on or
before March 18, 2021, but such final
comments must not contain new factual
information and must otherwise comply
with § 207.30 of the Commission’s rules.
All written submissions must conform
with the provisions of § 201.8 of the
Commission’s rules; any submissions
that contain BPI must also conform with
the requirements of §§ 201.6, 207.3, and
207.7 of the Commission’s rules. The
Commission’s Handbook on Filing
Procedures, available on the
Commission’s website at https://
www.usitc.gov/documents/handbook_
on_filing_procedures.pdf, elaborates
upon the Commission’s procedures with
respect to filings.
Additional written submissions to the
Commission, including requests
pursuant to § 201.12 of the
Commission’s rules, shall not be
accepted unless good cause is shown for
accepting such submissions, or unless
the submission is pursuant to a specific
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request by a Commissioner or
Commission staff.
In accordance with §§ 201.16(c) and
207.3 of the Commission’s rules, each
document filed by a party to the
investigation must be served on all other
parties to the investigation (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.
Authority: This investigation is being
conducted under authority of title VII of the
Tariff Act of 1930; this notice is published
pursuant to § 207.21 of the Commission’s
rules.
By order of the Commission.
Issued: October 14, 2020.
Lisa Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2020–23145 Filed 10–19–20; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7020–02–P
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
COMMISSION
[Investigation No. 337–TA–1173]
Certain Rotating 3–D LiDAR Devices,
Components Thereof, and Sensing
Systems Containing the Same
Commission Determination Not To
Review an Initial Determination
Terminating the Investigation as to
Respondent Suteng Innovation
Technology Co., Ltd. Based on
Settlement; Termination of the
Investigation
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. 48) of the presiding
administrative law judge (‘‘ALJ’’),
granting a joint motion to terminate the
investigation as to respondent Suteng
Innovation Technology Co., Ltd. (a.k.a.
RoboSense) (‘‘RoboSense’’) based on
settlement. The investigation is
terminated in its entirety.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Cathy Chen, 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
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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: The
Commission instituted this investigation
on September 17, 2019, based on a
complaint filed on behalf of Velodyne
Lidar, Inc. (‘‘Velodyne’’) of San Jose,
California. 84 FR 48945 (Sep. 17, 2019).
A supplemental complaint was filed on
August 28, 2019. 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, or the sale within
the United States after importation of
certain rotating 3–D LiDAR devices,
components thereof, and sensing
systems containing the same by reason
of infringement of claims 1–4 and 6–25
of U.S. Patent No. 7,969,558. Id. The
complaint further alleges that a
domestic industry exists. Id. The
Commission’s notice of investigation
named as respondents Hesai Photonics
Technology Co., Ltd. (‘‘Hesai’’) of
Shanghai, China; and RoboSense of
Shenzhen, Guangdong, China. Id. The
Office of Unfair Import Investigations is
not participating in the investigation. Id.
Respondent Hesai was terminated from
the investigation based on a settlement
agreement. See Order No. 33 at 1 (July
13, 2020), unreviewed by Notice (Aug. 3,
2020).
On September 30, 2020, Velodyne and
RoboSense filed a joint motion to
terminate the investigation with respect
to RoboSense based upon a Litigation
Settlement and Patent Cross License
Agreement and a Master Framework
Agreement. See Order No. 48 at 1 (Oct.
1, 2020).
On October 1, 2020, the ALJ issued
the subject ID (Order No. 48), granting
the joint motion pursuant to
Commission Rule 210.21(b), 19 CFR
210.21(b). Id. The ALJ found that the
motion to terminate complies with the
Commission’s rules, and there is no
evidence that terminating this
investigation by settlement would be
contrary to the public interest. Id. at 3–
4. No petitions for review of the ID were
filed.
The Commission has determined not
to review the subject ID. RoboSense is
hereby terminated from the
investigation. The investigation is
terminated in its entirety.
The Commission vote for this
determination took place on October 15,
2020.
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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 part
210.
By order of the Commission.
Issued: October 15, 2020.
Lisa Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2020–23194 Filed 10–19–20; 8:45 am]
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
[Investigation No. 731-TA-1474 (Final)]
Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene From Korea; Scheduling
of the Final Phase of an Anti-Dumping Duty Investigation
AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of the
final phase of antidumping investigation No. 731-TA-1474 (Final)
pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (``the Act'') to determine whether
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 ultra-high
molecular weight polyethylene from Korea, provided for in subheadings
3901.10.10 and 3901.20.10 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States, preliminarily determined by the Department of Commerce
(``Commerce'') to be sold at less-than-fair-value.
DATES: October 6, 2020.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Andres Andrade ((202) 205-2078),
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:
Scope.--For purposes of this investigation, Commerce has defined
the subject merchandise as ultra-high
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molecular weight polyethylene. Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene
is a linear polyethylene, in granular or powder form is defined by its
molecular weight, as defined by Margolie's Equation, of greater than
1.0 x 10\6\ g/mol. Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene may also be
defined by its melt mass-flow rate of <0.1 g/10 min, measured at 190
[deg]C and 21.6 kg load, based on the methods and calculations set
forth in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
standards 21304-1 and 21304-2. Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene
has a Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) registry number of 9002-88-4. The
scope includes all ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene in granular
or powder forms meeting the above specifications but excludes medical-
grade ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene. For Commerce's complete
scope, please see Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene From the
Republic of Korea: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at
Less Than Fair Value, 85 FR 63095, October 6, 2020.
Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene is reported under the
HTSUS statistical reporting numbers 3901.10.1000 and 3901.20.1000.
Although the HTSUS statistical reporting numbers and CAS registry
number are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written
description of the scope is dispositive.
Background.--The final phase of this investigation is being
scheduled, pursuant to section 735(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19
U.S.C. 1673d(b)), as a result of an affirmative preliminary
determination by Commerce that imports of ultra-high molecular weight
polyethylene from Korea are being sold in the United States at less
than fair value within the meaning of Sec. 733 of the Act (19 U.S.C.
1673b). The investigation was requested in a petition filed effective
March 4, 2020, by Celanese Corporation, Irving, Texas.
For further information concerning the conduct of this phase of the
investigation, hearing procedures, 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 C (19
CFR part 207).
Participation in the investigation and public service list.--
Persons, including industrial users of the subject merchandise and, if
the merchandise is sold at the retail level, representative consumer
organizations, wishing to participate in the final phase of this
investigation as parties must file an entry of appearance with the
Secretary to the Commission, as provided in Sec. 201.11 of the
Commission's rules, no later than 21 days prior to the hearing date
specified in this notice. A party that filed a notice of appearance
during the preliminary phase of the investigation need not file an
additional notice of appearance during this final phase. The Secretary
will maintain a public service list containing the names and addresses
of all persons, or their representatives, who are parties to the
investigation.
Please note the Secretary's Office will accept only electronic
filings during this time. Filings must be made through the Commission's
Electronic Document Information System (EDIS, https://edis.usitc.gov.)
No in-person paper-based filings or paper copies of any electronic
filings will be accepted until further notice.
Limited disclosure of business proprietary information (BPI) under
an administrative protective order (APO) and BPI service list.--
Pursuant to Sec. 207.7(a) of the Commission's rules, the Secretary
will make BPI gathered in the final phase of this investigation
available to authorized applicants under the APO issued in the
investigation, provided that the application is made no later than 21
days prior to the hearing date specified in this notice. Authorized
applicants must represent interested parties, as defined by 19 U.S.C.
1677(9), who are parties to the investigation. A party granted access
to BPI in the preliminary phase of the investigation need not reapply
for such access. A separate service list will be maintained by the
Secretary for those parties authorized to receive BPI under the APO.
Staff report.--The prehearing staff report in the final phase of
this investigation will be placed in the nonpublic record on February
1, 2021, and a public version will be issued thereafter, pursuant to
Sec. 207.22 of the Commission's rules.
Hearing.--The Commission will hold a hearing in connection with the
final phase of this investigation beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday,
February 18, 2021. Information about the place and form of the hearing,
including about how to participate in and/or view the hearing, will be
posted on the Commission's website at https://www.usitc.gov/calendarpad/calendar.html. Interested parties should check the
Commission's website periodically for updates. Requests to appear at
the hearing should be filed in writing with the Secretary to the
Commission on or before Wednesday, February 10, 2021. A nonparty who
has testimony that may aid the Commission's deliberations may request
permission to present a short statement at the hearing. All parties and
nonparties desiring to appear at the hearing and make oral
presentations should participate in a prehearing conference to be held
at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Oral testimony and
written materials to be submitted at the public hearing are governed by
sections 201.6(b)(2), 201.13(f), and 207.24 of the Commission's rules.
Parties must submit any request to present a portion of their hearing
testimony in camera no later than 7 business days prior to the date of
the hearing.
Written submissions.--Each party who is an interested party shall
submit a prehearing brief to the Commission. Prehearing briefs must
conform with the provisions of Sec. 207.23 of the Commission's rules;
the deadline for filing is February 9, 2021. Parties may also file
written testimony in connection with their presentation at the hearing,
as provided in Sec. 207.24 of the Commission's rules, and posthearing
briefs, which must conform with the provisions of section 207.25 of the
Commission's rules. The deadline for filing posthearing briefs is
February 25, 2021. In addition, any person who has not entered an
appearance as a party to the investigation may submit a written
statement of information pertinent to the subject of the investigation,
including statements of support or opposition to the petition, on or
before February 25, 2021. On March 16, 2021, the Commission will make
available to parties all information on which they have not had an
opportunity to comment. Parties may submit final comments on this
information on or before March 18, 2021, but such final comments must
not contain new factual information and must otherwise comply with
Sec. 207.30 of the Commission's rules. All written submissions must
conform with the provisions of Sec. 201.8 of the Commission's rules;
any submissions that contain BPI must also conform with the
requirements of Sec. Sec. 201.6, 207.3, and 207.7 of the Commission's
rules. The Commission's Handbook on Filing Procedures, available on the
Commission's website at https://www.usitc.gov/documents/handbook_on_filing_procedures.pdf, elaborates upon the Commission's
procedures with respect to filings.
Additional written submissions to the Commission, including
requests pursuant to Sec. 201.12 of the Commission's rules, shall not
be accepted unless good cause is shown for accepting such submissions,
or unless the submission is pursuant to a specific
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request by a Commissioner or Commission staff.
In accordance with Sec. Sec. 201.16(c) and 207.3 of the
Commission's rules, each document filed by a party to the investigation
must be served on all other parties to the investigation (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.
Authority: This investigation is being conducted under authority
of title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930; this notice is published
pursuant to Sec. 207.21 of the Commission's rules.
By order of the Commission.
Issued: October 14, 2020.
Lisa Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
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