Certain Non-Invasive Aesthetic Body-Contouring Devices, Components Thereof, and Methods of Using the Same; Notice of a Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Granting an Unopposed Motion To Terminate the Investigation in Its Entirety Based Upon Settlement; Termination of Investigation, 56984-56985 [2021-22176]

Download as PDF 56984 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 195 / Wednesday, October 13, 2021 / Notices jspears on DSK121TN23PROD with NOTICES1 October 26, 2021. 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. In accordance with §§ 201.16(c) and 207.3 of the rules, each document filed by a party to the investigations must be served on all other parties to the investigations (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. Certification.—Pursuant to § 207.3 of the Commission’s rules, any person submitting information to the Commission in connection with these investigations must certify that the information is accurate and complete to the best of the submitter’s knowledge. In making the certification, the submitter will acknowledge that any information that it submits to the Commission during these investigations 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 these or related investigations or reviews, 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, solely for cybersecurity purposes. All contract personnel will sign appropriate nondisclosure agreements. Authority: These investigations are being conducted under authority of title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930; this notice is published pursuant to § 207.12 of the Commission’s rules. By order of the Commission. Issued: October 7, 2021. Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2021–22242 Filed 10–12–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:01 Oct 12, 2021 Jkt 256001 INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 337–TA–1219] Certain Non-Invasive Aesthetic BodyContouring Devices, Components Thereof, and Methods of Using the Same; Notice of a Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Granting an Unopposed Motion To Terminate the Investigation in Its Entirety Based Upon Settlement; 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. 31) of the presiding administrative law judge (‘‘ALJ’’) granting an unopposed motion to terminate the investigation in its entirety based upon settlement. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Panyin A. Hughes, Office of the General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205–3042. 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, telephone (202) 205–1810. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On September 9, 2020, the Commission instituted this investigation based on a complaint filed by BTL Industries, Inc. (‘‘BTL’’) of Marlborough, Massachusetts. 85 FR 55687–88 (Sept. 9, 2020). The complaint alleged violations of section 337 based on the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, or the sale within the United States after importation of certain non-invasive aesthetic body-contouring devices, components thereof, and methods of using the same by reason of infringement of claims 1, 2, 4, 6–8, 10, 12–16, 20, 22, 23, and 26–28 of U.S. Patent No. 10,632,321 (‘‘the ’321 patent’’); claims 1, 9–11, 13, 15, 16, and 20–22 of U.S. Patent No. 10,695,575 (‘‘the ’575 patent’’); claims 1, 8, 10, 11, 13, 16, 18, 23–25, 27, and 28 of U.S. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00100 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Patent No. 10,695,576 (‘‘the ’576 patent’’); claims 1, 2, 4, 5, 9, 10, 12, 13, 17–21, 23, 24, and 26–29 of U.S. Patent No. 10,709,894 (‘‘the ’894 patent’’); claims 1, 2–6, 9, 10, and 14–25 of U.S. Patent No. 10,709,895 (‘‘the ’895 patent’’); and claims 1, 6, 7, 16, 21, and 22 of U.S. Patent No. 10,478,634 (‘‘the ’634 patent’’). Id. at 55687. The Commission’s notice of investigation named the following six respondents: Allergan Limited of Dublin, Ireland; Allergan USA, Inc. of Madison, New Jersey; Allergan, Inc. of Madison, New Jersey; Zeltiq Aesthetics, Inc. of Pleasanton, California; Zeltiq Ireland Unlimited Company of Galway, Ireland; and Zimmer MedizinSysteme GmbH of Neu-Ulm, Germany (collectively, ‘‘Respondents’’). The Office of Unfair Import Investigations was not named as a party in this investigation. Id. On September 10, 2021, BTL and Respondents filed a joint motion to terminate the investigation in its entirety based upon settlement. The Commission previously determined not to review IDs (Order Nos. 15 and 21) terminating the investigation as to (1) all asserted claims of the ’321 patent; (2) all asserted claims of the ’575 patent; (3) claims 1, 8, 10, 11, 13, 23–25, 27, and 28 of the ’576 patent; (4) claims 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 18, 19–24, and 26–29 of the ’894 patent; (5) claims 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 15–18, and 20–25 of the ’895 patent; and (6) all asserted claims of the ’634 patent. See Order No. 15, unreviewed by Notice (Apr. 27, 2021); Order No. 21, unreviewed by Notice (May 19, 2021). On September 16, 2021, the ALJ issued the subject ID (Order No. 31) granting the motion. The subject ID found that the joint motion complies with Commission Rule 210.21(a)(2), which provides that ‘‘[a]ny party may move at any time to terminate an investigation in whole or in part as to any or all respondents on the basis of a settlement, a licensing or other agreement . . . .’’ ID at 1 (citing 19 CFR 210.21(a)(2)). The ID further found that in accordance with Commission Rule 210.21(b)(1) the parties state that ‘‘[A]part from this Settlement Agreement there are no agreements, written or oral, express or implied between BTL and Respondents concerning the subject matter of the investigation.’’ ID at 2 (citing 19 CFR 210.21(b)(1)). In addition, the parties provided confidential and public versions of the settlement agreement. The ID also found that there is no evidence that terminating this investigation based upon settlement would be contrary to the public interest. E:\FR\FM\13OCN1.SGM 13OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 195 / Wednesday, October 13, 2021 / Notices Id. at 3. No one petitioned for review of the ID. 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 October 6, 2021. 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 6, 2021. Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2021–22176 Filed 10–12–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Office of Justice Programs [OMB Number 1121–0309] Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Extension of a Currently Approved Collection: International Terrorism Victim Expense Reimbursement Program Application Office of Justice Programs, Department of Justice. ACTION: 30 Day notice. AGENCY: The Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs, Office for Victims of Crime, 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: The Department of Justice encourages public comment and will accept input until November 12, 2021. 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 Victoria Jolicoeur, Office for Victims of Crime, 810 Seventh Street NW, Washington, DC 20531; by facsimile at (202) 305–2440 or by email, to ITVERP@ usdoj.gov. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed jspears on DSK121TN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:01 Oct 12, 2021 Jkt 256001 information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Written comments and/or suggestions can also be sent to the Office of Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention Department of Justice Desk Officer, Washington, DC 20503 or sent to OIRA_ submissions@omb.eop.gov. 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 Office for Victims of Crime, 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. Overview of This Information Collection Frm 00101 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 surviving family members or personal representatives. Other: Federal Government. This application will be used to apply for the expense reimbursement by U.S. nationals and U.S. Government employees who are victims of acts of international terrorism that occur(red) outside of the United States. The application will be used to collect necessary information on the expenses incurred by the applicant, as associated with his or her victimization, as well as other pertinent information, and will be used by OVC to make an award determination. 5. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: It is estimated that 100 respondents will complete the certification in approximately 45 minutes. 6. An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: The estimated total public burden associated with this collection is 75 hours. 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.405A, Washington, DC 20530. Dated: October 7, 2021. Melody Braswell, Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice. [FR Doc. 2021–22237 Filed 10–12–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–18–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of the Secretary 1. Type of Information Collection: Extension of a currently approved collection. 2. The Title of the Form/Collection: International Terrorism Victim Expense Reimbursement Program (ITVERP) Application. 3. The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department sponsoring the collection: There is no agency form number for this collection. The applicable component within the Department of Justice is the Department of Justice is the Office for Victims of Crime, in the Office of Justice Programs. 4. Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary: Individuals victims, PO 00000 56985 All Items Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers; United States City Average Pursuant to Section 33105(c) of Title 49, United States Code, and the delegation of the Secretary of Transportation’s responsibilities under that Act to the Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration (49 CFR, Section 1.95 (a)), the Secretary of Labor has certified to the Administrator and published this notice in the Federal Register that the United States City Average All Items Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (1967=100) increased 149.2 percent from its 1984 annual average of 311.1 to its 2020 annual average of 775.284. E:\FR\FM\13OCN1.SGM 13OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 195 (Wednesday, October 13, 2021)]
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation No. 337-TA-1219]


Certain Non-Invasive Aesthetic Body-Contouring Devices, 
Components Thereof, and Methods of Using the Same; Notice of a 
Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination 
Granting an Unopposed Motion To Terminate the Investigation in Its 
Entirety Based Upon Settlement; 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. 31) of the presiding administrative 
law judge (``ALJ'') granting an unopposed motion to terminate the 
investigation in its entirety based upon settlement.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Panyin A. Hughes, Office of the 
General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205-3042. 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, telephone (202) 205-1810.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On September 9, 2020, the Commission 
instituted this investigation based on a complaint filed by BTL 
Industries, Inc. (``BTL'') of Marlborough, Massachusetts. 85 FR 55687-
88 (Sept. 9, 2020). The complaint alleged violations of section 337 
based on the importation into the United States, the sale for 
importation, or the sale within the United States after importation of 
certain non-invasive aesthetic body-contouring devices, components 
thereof, and methods of using the same by reason of infringement of 
claims 1, 2, 4, 6-8, 10, 12-16, 20, 22, 23, and 26-28 of U.S. Patent 
No. 10,632,321 (``the '321 patent''); claims 1, 9-11, 13, 15, 16, and 
20-22 of U.S. Patent No. 10,695,575 (``the '575 patent''); claims 1, 8, 
10, 11, 13, 16, 18, 23-25, 27, and 28 of U.S. Patent No. 10,695,576 
(``the '576 patent''); claims 1, 2, 4, 5, 9, 10, 12, 13, 17-21, 23, 24, 
and 26-29 of U.S. Patent No. 10,709,894 (``the '894 patent''); claims 
1, 2-6, 9, 10, and 14-25 of U.S. Patent No. 10,709,895 (``the '895 
patent''); and claims 1, 6, 7, 16, 21, and 22 of U.S. Patent No. 
10,478,634 (``the '634 patent''). Id. at 55687. The Commission's notice 
of investigation named the following six respondents: Allergan Limited 
of Dublin, Ireland; Allergan USA, Inc. of Madison, New Jersey; 
Allergan, Inc. of Madison, New Jersey; Zeltiq Aesthetics, Inc. of 
Pleasanton, California; Zeltiq Ireland Unlimited Company of Galway, 
Ireland; and Zimmer MedizinSysteme GmbH of Neu-Ulm, Germany 
(collectively, ``Respondents''). The Office of Unfair Import 
Investigations was not named as a party in this investigation. Id.
    On September 10, 2021, BTL and Respondents filed a joint motion to 
terminate the investigation in its entirety based upon settlement.
    The Commission previously determined not to review IDs (Order Nos. 
15 and 21) terminating the investigation as to (1) all asserted claims 
of the '321 patent; (2) all asserted claims of the '575 patent; (3) 
claims 1, 8, 10, 11, 13, 23-25, 27, and 28 of the '576 patent; (4) 
claims 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 18, 19-24, and 26-29 of the '894 patent; (5) 
claims 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 15-18, and 20-25 of the '895 patent; and (6) all 
asserted claims of the '634 patent. See Order No. 15, unreviewed by 
Notice (Apr. 27, 2021); Order No. 21, unreviewed by Notice (May 19, 
2021).
    On September 16, 2021, the ALJ issued the subject ID (Order No. 31) 
granting the motion. The subject ID found that the joint motion 
complies with Commission Rule 210.21(a)(2), which provides that ``[a]ny 
party may move at any time to terminate an investigation in whole or in 
part as to any or all respondents on the basis of a settlement, a 
licensing or other agreement . . . .'' ID at 1 (citing 19 CFR 
210.21(a)(2)). The ID further found that in accordance with Commission 
Rule 210.21(b)(1) the parties state that ``[A]part from this Settlement 
Agreement there are no agreements, written or oral, express or implied 
between BTL and Respondents concerning the subject matter of the 
investigation.'' ID at 2 (citing 19 CFR 210.21(b)(1)). In addition, the 
parties provided confidential and public versions of the settlement 
agreement. The ID also found that there is no evidence that terminating 
this investigation based upon settlement would be contrary to the 
public interest.

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Id. at 3. No one petitioned for review of the ID.
    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 October 6, 
2021.
    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 6, 2021.
Lisa Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2021-22176 Filed 10-12-21; 8:45 am]
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