Certain Electronic Candle Products and Components Thereof; Commission Determination Not to Review an Initial Determination Terminating the Investigation Due to a Settlement Agreement; Termination of Investigation, 80818-80819 [2020-27379]

Download as PDF 80818 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 240 / Monday, December 14, 2020 / Notices who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 1–800–877–8339 to contact Mr. Fesko during normal business hours. The FRS is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to leave a message or question. You will receive a reply during normal business hours. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This sale is being held in response to a Lease-byApplication filed by BNI Coal, Ltd. (BNI). The Federal coal resources to be offered are located on the following described lands: jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES Fifth Principal Meridian, North Dakota T. 141 N., R. 83 W., sec. 8, S1⁄2NE1⁄4NE1⁄4. T. 141 N., R. 84 W., sec. 14, E1⁄2NE1⁄4, S1⁄2SW1⁄4 and SE1⁄4 T. 142 N., R. 84 W., sec. 20, NE1⁄4, E1⁄2SW1⁄4, SE1⁄4NW1⁄4, and SE1⁄4NE1⁄4NW1⁄4. The areas described aggregate 630.00 acres. 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[FR Doc. 2020–27413 Filed 12–11–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–DN–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 337–TA–1212] Certain Electronic Candle Products and Components Thereof; Commission Determination Not to Review an Initial Determination Terminating the Investigation Due to a Settlement Agreement; Termination of 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. 11) of the presiding administrative law judge (‘‘ALJ’’) granting a joint motion to terminate the investigation based on a settlement agreement. The investigation is hereby terminated. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carl P. Bretscher, Esq., Office of the General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205–2382. 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 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 August 17, 2020, the Commission instituted this investigation based on a complaint filed by complainants The Sterno Group Companies, LLC of Corona, California, and Sterno Home, Inc. of Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada (collectively, ‘‘Sterno’’). 85 FR 50048–49 (Aug. 17, 2020). 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 electronic candle products and components thereof by reason of infringement of one or more of the asserted claims of Sterno’s U.S. Patent Nos. 9,068,706; 10,024,507; 10,352,517; and 10,578,264. Id. at 50048. The complaint alleges a domestic industry exists. Id. The Commission’s notice of institution identified the following respondents: Shenzhen Liown Electronics Co. of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China; Luminara Worldwide, LLC of Eden Prairie, Minnesota; and L&L Candle Co. of Brea, California (collectively, ‘‘Respondents’’). Id. at 50049. The Office of Unfair Import Investigations (‘‘OUII’’) was also named as a party to this investigation. Id. On November 12, 2020, Sterno and Respondents filed a joint motion to terminate the present investigation based on a settlement agreement, pursuant to Commission Rule 210.21(b) (19 CFR 210.21(b)). The parties included a public version of their settlement agreement in their joint motion and filed a confidential version of their agreement on November 13, 2020. On November 18, 2020, OUII filed a statement in support of the joint motion to terminate. On November 23, 2020, the ALJ issued the subject ID (Order No. 11) granting the joint motion to terminate the investigation. Order No. 11 at 1, 3 (Nov. 23, 2020). The ID finds that the joint motion complied with the requirements of Commission Rule 210.21(b). Id. at 1–2. The ID also finds that the settlement agreement serves the public interest, which generally favors settlement of disputes, without adversely affecting public health or welfare, competitive conditions in the E:\FR\FM\14DEN1.SGM 14DEN1 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-1212]


Certain Electronic Candle Products and Components Thereof; 
Commission Determination Not to Review an Initial Determination 
Terminating the Investigation Due to a Settlement Agreement; 
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. 11) of the presiding administrative 
law judge (``ALJ'') granting a joint motion to terminate the 
investigation based on a settlement agreement. The investigation is 
hereby terminated.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carl P. Bretscher, Esq., Office of the 
General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205-2382. 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 August 17, 2020, the Commission 
instituted this investigation based on a complaint filed by 
complainants The Sterno Group Companies, LLC of Corona, California, and 
Sterno Home, Inc. of Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada (collectively, 
``Sterno''). 85 FR 50048-49 (Aug. 17, 2020). 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 electronic candle products and components thereof by reason of 
infringement of one or more of the asserted claims of Sterno's U.S. 
Patent Nos. 9,068,706; 10,024,507; 10,352,517; and 10,578,264. Id. at 
50048. The complaint alleges a domestic industry exists. Id. The 
Commission's notice of institution identified the following 
respondents: Shenzhen Liown Electronics Co. of Shenzhen, Guangdong, 
China; Luminara Worldwide, LLC of Eden Prairie, Minnesota; and L&L 
Candle Co. of Brea, California (collectively, ``Respondents''). Id. at 
50049. The Office of Unfair Import Investigations (``OUII'') was also 
named as a party to this investigation. Id.
    On November 12, 2020, Sterno and Respondents filed a joint motion 
to terminate the present investigation based on a settlement agreement, 
pursuant to Commission Rule 210.21(b) (19 CFR 210.21(b)). The parties 
included a public version of their settlement agreement in their joint 
motion and filed a confidential version of their agreement on November 
13, 2020. On November 18, 2020, OUII filed a statement in support of 
the joint motion to terminate.
    On November 23, 2020, the ALJ issued the subject ID (Order No. 11) 
granting the joint motion to terminate the investigation. Order No. 11 
at 1, 3 (Nov. 23, 2020). The ID finds that the joint motion complied 
with the requirements of Commission Rule 210.21(b). Id. at 1-2. The ID 
also finds that the settlement agreement serves the public interest, 
which generally favors settlement of disputes, without adversely 
affecting public health or welfare, competitive conditions in the

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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]
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