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Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 240 / Monday, December 14, 2020 / Notices U.S. economy, the production of like or directly competitive articles in the United States, or U.S. consumers. Id. at 2–3. No party filed a petition for review of the subject ID. The Commission has determined not to review the subject ID. The present investigation is hereby terminated. The Commission vote for this determination took place on December 8, 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: December 8, 2020. Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2020–27379 Filed 12–11–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 337–TA–1180] Certain Wireless Communication Devices, and Related Components Thereof Commission Determination Not to Review; an Initial Determination Terminating the Investigation as to Respondents HTC Corporation and HTC America, Inc.; Termination of Investigation AGENCY: U.S. International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission (‘‘Commission’’) has determined not to review an initial determination (‘‘ID’’) (Order No. 48) of the presiding administrative law judge (‘‘ALJ’’), terminating the investigation as to respondents HTC Corporation and HTC America, Inc. This investigation is hereby terminated. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ronald A. Traud, Esq., 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 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 jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 02:51 Dec 12, 2020 Jkt 253001 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 October 17, 2019, the Commission instituted this investigation based on a complaint filed by complainant Innovation Sciences LLC of Plano, Texas (‘‘Innovation’’). 84 FR 55583. The complaint (and supplement thereto) alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, based upon the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, or the sale within the United States after importation of certain wireless communication devices, and related components thereof by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 10,136,179 and 10,104,425. Id. The Commission’s notice of investigation named as respondents HTC Corporation of Taiwan, HTC America, Inc. of Seattle, Washington (collectively, ‘‘HTC’’), and Resideo Technologies, Inc. of Austin, Texas (‘‘Resideo’’). Id. at 55584. The Office of Unfair Import Investigations (‘‘OUII’’) was also named as a party to this investigation. Id. On October 21, 2020, this investigation was terminated as to Resideo. Order No. 45 (Oct. 6, 2020), unreviewed, Notice (Oct. 21, 2020). On November 10, 2020, and pursuant to Commission Rule 210.21(b), Innovation and HTC filed a joint motion to terminate the investigation as to HTC based upon a settlement agreement. A corrected version of the motion was filed on November 16, 2020. On November 19, 2020, OUII filed a response supporting that motion. On November 24, 2020, the ALJ issued Order No. 48, which granted the motion. The ID found that the joint motion complied with Commission Rules 210.21(a)(1) and 210.21(b)(1), and that terminating the investigation as to HTC was not contrary to the public interest. Because the HTC respondents were the only remaining respondents, the ID would result in the termination of the investigation in its entirety. No petitions for review of the ID were filed. The Commission has determined not to review the subject ID. The investigation is hereby terminated in its entirety. The Commission vote for this determination took place on December 8, 2020. The authority for the Commission’s determination is contained in section PO 00000 Frm 00059 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 80819 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: December 8, 2020. Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2020–27378 Filed 12–11–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. TA–201–076 (Extension)] Large Residential Washers: Extension of Action Determination On the basis of the information in this investigation, the United States International Trade Commission (‘‘Commission’’) determines, pursuant to section 204(c) of the Trade Act of 1974 (‘‘the Act’’) (19 U.S.C. 2254(c)), that action under section 203 of the Act with respect to imports of large residential washers continues to be necessary to prevent or remedy serious injury and that there is evidence that the domestic large residential washers industry is making a positive adjustment to import competition. Background Following receipt of a petition filed on behalf of Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, Michigan, the Commission, effective August 3, 2020, instituted Investigation No. TA–201– 076 (Extension) under section 204(c) of the Act to determine whether the action taken by the President under section 203 of the Act with respect to large residential washers and covered parts, provided for in subheadings 8450.20.00, 8450.11.00, 8450.90.60, and 8450.90.20 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), continues to be necessary to prevent or remedy serious injury and whether there is evidence that the domestic industry is making a positive adjustment to import competition. Notice of the institution of the Commission’s investigation and of a public hearing to be held in connection therewith was given by posting copies of the notice in the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, Washington, DC, and by publishing notice in the Federal Register on August 12, 2020 (85 FR 48724). In light of the restrictions on access to the Commission building due to the COVID–19 pandemic, the E:\FR\FM\14DEN1.SGM 14DEN1

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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation No. 337-TA-1180]


Certain Wireless Communication Devices, and Related Components 
Thereof

    Commission Determination Not to Review; an Initial Determination 
Terminating the Investigation as to Respondents HTC Corporation and HTC 
America, Inc.; Termination of 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. 48) of the presiding administrative 
law judge (``ALJ''), terminating the investigation as to respondents 
HTC Corporation and HTC America, Inc. This investigation is hereby 
terminated.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ronald A. Traud, Esq., 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 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 October 17, 2019, the Commission 
instituted this investigation based on a complaint filed by complainant 
Innovation Sciences LLC of Plano, Texas (``Innovation''). 84 FR 55583. 
The complaint (and supplement thereto) alleges violations of section 
337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, based upon 
the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, or 
the sale within the United States after importation of certain wireless 
communication devices, and related components thereof by reason of 
infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 10,136,179 and 
10,104,425. Id. The Commission's notice of investigation named as 
respondents HTC Corporation of Taiwan, HTC America, Inc. of Seattle, 
Washington (collectively, ``HTC''), and Resideo Technologies, Inc. of 
Austin, Texas (``Resideo''). Id. at 55584. The Office of Unfair Import 
Investigations (``OUII'') was also named as a party to this 
investigation. Id.
    On October 21, 2020, this investigation was terminated as to 
Resideo. Order No. 45 (Oct. 6, 2020), unreviewed, Notice (Oct. 21, 
2020).
    On November 10, 2020, and pursuant to Commission Rule 210.21(b), 
Innovation and HTC filed a joint motion to terminate the investigation 
as to HTC based upon a settlement agreement. A corrected version of the 
motion was filed on November 16, 2020. On November 19, 2020, OUII filed 
a response supporting that motion.
    On November 24, 2020, the ALJ issued Order No. 48, which granted 
the motion. The ID found that the joint motion complied with Commission 
Rules 210.21(a)(1) and 210.21(b)(1), and that terminating the 
investigation as to HTC was not contrary to the public interest. 
Because the HTC respondents were the only remaining respondents, the ID 
would result in the termination of the investigation in its entirety. 
No petitions for review of the ID were filed.
    The Commission has determined not to review the subject ID.
    The investigation is hereby terminated in its entirety.
    The Commission vote for this determination took place on December 
8, 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: December 8, 2020.
Lisa Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2020-27378 Filed 12-11-20; 8:45 am]
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