Certain Refrigerator Water Filtration Devices and Components Thereof; Notice of Commission Final Determination To Issue a Limited Exclusion Order and Cease and Desist Orders; Termination of the Investigation, 23093-23095 [2023-07932]

Download as PDF 23093 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 72 / Friday, April 14, 2023 / Notices ACTION: Notice. Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including any of the following subjects: (1) The necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the agency’s functions; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology to minimize the information collection burden. Title of the Collection: Federalwide Assurance (FWA) Form. Type of Collection: Extension. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In compliance with the requirement of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the Secretary (OS), Department of Health and Human Services, is publishing the following summary of a proposed collection for public comment. DATES: Comments on the ICR must be received on or before June 13, 2023. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments to Sherrette.Funn@hhs.gov or by calling (202) 795–7714. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: When submitting comments or requesting information, please include the document identifier 0990–0278–60D and project title for reference, to Sherrette A. Funn, email: Sherrette.Funn@hhs.gov, or call (202) 795–7714 the Reports Clearance Officer. SUMMARY: OMB No. 0990–0278 Abstract: The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP), is requesting a three-year extension of the OMB No. 0990–0278, Federalwide Assurance (FWA) Form, with no changes in the collected information. The purpose of the FWA form is to provide a simplified procedure for institutions engaged in research conducted or supported by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to satisfy the assurance requirements of (1) Section 491(a) of the Public Health Service Act (the PHS Act) (42 U.S.C. 289); and (2) HHS regulations for the protection of human subjects at 45 CFR 46.103. Likely Respondents: Institutions engaged in HHS-conducted or— supported research involving human subjects. ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOUR TABLE Number of respondents Form name Hours per response Response burden hours Federalwide Assurance (FWA) ........................................................................ 14,000 2.0 30/60 14,000 Total .......................................................................................................... ........................ ........................ ........................ 14,000 Sherrette A. Funn, Paperwork Reduction Act Reports Clearance Officer, Office of the Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–07908 Filed 4–13–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4150–28–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke; Notice of Closed Meeting ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Number of responses per respondent Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, notice is hereby given of the following meeting of the Board of Scientific Counselors, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. The meeting will be closed to the public as indicated below in accordance with the provisions set forth in section 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended for the review, discussion, and evaluation of individual intramural programs and projects conducted by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, including consideration of personnel qualifications and performance, and the competence of individual investigators, the disclosure of which would VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:45 Apr 13, 2023 Jkt 259001 constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION Name of Committee: Board of Scientific Counselors, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Date: May 7–9, 2023. Time: May 7, 2023, 2:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; May 8, 2023, 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; May 9, 2023, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate personnel qualifications and performance, and competence of individual investigators. Place: The Bethesdan Hotel, 8120 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland 20814. Contact Person: Jeffrey S. Diamond, Ph.D., Acting Scientific Director, c/o Caren Collins, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, NIH, Building 35, Room GF–149, Bethesda, MD 20892, 301–435–1896, diamondj@ninds.nih.gov; collinsca@ ninds.nih.gov. (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 93.853, Clinical Research Related to Neurological Disorders; 93.854, Biological Basis Research in the Neurosciences, National Institutes of Health, HHS) [Investigation No. 337–TA–1290] Dated: April 10, 2023. Tyeshia M. Roberson-Curtis, Program Analyst, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. 2023–07893 Filed 4–13–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00098 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Certain Refrigerator Water Filtration Devices and Components Thereof; Notice of Commission Final Determination To Issue a Limited Exclusion Order and Cease and Desist Orders; 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 to issue a limited exclusion order (‘‘LEO’’) barring entry of certain infringing refrigerator water filtration devices and components thereof that are imported by or on behalf of: Freshlab LLC of Gainesville, Florida; Isave Strategic Marketing Group LLC d/b/a Isave of New York, New York; GT Sourcing Inc. d/b/a GT Sourcing of Monsey, New York; Refresh Filters LLC d/b/a Refresh My Water of New York, New York; All Filters LLC d/b/a Allfilters of Salt Lake City, Utah; Jiangsu Angkua Environmental Technical Co., Ltd. of Nantong, China (‘‘Jiangsu’’); Shenzen Hangling E-Commerce Co. Ltd d/b/a Best Belvita of Elmhurst, Illinois; SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\14APN1.SGM 14APN1 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 23094 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 72 / Friday, April 14, 2023 / Notices Qinghaishunzexiaofangjianceyouxiang Ongsi d/b/a Ezeey of Xining City, China; and Zhang Ping d/b/a Ice Water Filter of Dongyang, China (collectively, ‘‘Defaulting Respondents’’). The Commission has also determined to issue cease and desist orders (‘‘CDOs’’) against all of the Defaulting Respondents except Jiangsu. The investigation is terminated. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Houda Morad, Office of the General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 708–4716. 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 January 21, 2022, the Commission instituted this investigation under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337 (‘‘section 337’’), based on a complaint filed by LG Electronics Inc. of Seoul, Republic of Korea, and LG Electronics Alabama, Inc. of Huntsville, Alabama (collectively, ‘‘Complainants’’). See 87 FR 3331–33 (Jan. 21, 2022). The complaint, as supplemented, 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 refrigerator water filtration devices and components thereof by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 10,653,984 (‘‘the ’984 patent’’); 10,639,570 (‘‘the ’570 patent’’); and 10,188,972 (‘‘the ’972 patent’’). See id. In addition to the Defaulting Respondents, the notice of investigation names the following respondents: (1) Qingdao Ecopure Filter Co., Ltd of Qingdao, China; Qingdao Maxwell Commercial and Trading Company Ltd of Qingdao Chengyang, China; and Qingdao Uniwell Trading Co., Ltd. of Qingdao, China (collectively, ‘‘First Settling Respondents’’); (2) Express Parts LLC of Keyport, New Jersey; Ningbo Haishu Keze Replacement Equipment Co., Ltd. of Ningboshi, China; Ningbo Bichun Technology Co., Ltd. (formerly Ningbo Haishu Bichun Technology Co., Ltd.) of VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:45 Apr 13, 2023 Jkt 259001 Ningbo City, China; Ningbo Haishu Shun’anjie Water Purification Equipment LLC of Ningbo, China; Shenzhen Yu Tian Qi Technology Co., Ltd. of Shenzhen, China; and AGA Imports LLC d/b/a ClearWater Filters of Lakewood, New Jersey (collectively, ‘‘Second Settling Respondents’’); (4) JJ Imports LLC of Elmwood Park, New Jersey (‘‘JJ Imports’’); (5) Aicuiying of Shenzhen, China; Liu Qi of Luliang City, China; Lvliangshilishiquhuiliwujinbaihuoshan Ghang of Luliang, China; and Zhenpingxianjiaxuanyazhubaofuzhu Anggongyipinyouxia of Wuhanshi, China (collectively, ‘‘Unserved Respondents’’); (6) Yunda H&H Tech (Tianjin) Co., LTD. of Tianjinshi, China; Tianjin Tianchuang Best Pure Environmental Science And Technology Co. Ltd. of Tianjin, China; Top Pure (Usa) Inc. of Pico Rivera, California; and W&L Trading LLC of Frisco, Texas (collectively, ‘‘Third Settling Respondents’’); and (7) Pursafet Water Filter (Wuhan) Inc. of Wuhan, China (‘‘Pursafet’’). See id. The Office of Unfair Import Investigations (‘‘OUII’’) is also a party to the investigation. See id. On September 16, 2022, the Commission partially terminated the investigation as to the ’972 patent. See Order No. 31 (Aug. 16, 2022), unreviewed by Comm’n Notice (Sept. 16, 2022). On October 3, 2022, the Commission partially terminated the investigation as to claims 2–8 of the ’570 patent. See Order No. 35 (Sept. 19, 2022), unreviewed by Comm’n Notice (Oct. 3, 2022). Accordingly, claims 1–7 of the ’984 patent and claims 1 and 9 of the ’570 patent (collectively, ‘‘Asserted Claims’’) remain in the investigation. On April 12, 2022, the Commission terminated the investigation as to JJ Imports based on the entry of a consent order. See Order No. 14 (Mar. 30, 2022), unreviewed by Comm’n Notice (Apr. 12, 2022). On October 20, 2022, November 8, 2022, and February 2, 2023, the Commission terminated the investigation as to the First, Second, and Third Settling Respondents, respectively. See Order No. 37 (Sept. 28, 2022), unreviewed by Comm’n Notice (Oct. 20, 2022); Order No. 38 (Oct. 7, 2022), unreviewed by Comm’n Notice (Nov. 8, 2022); Order No. 47 (Jan. 4, 2023), unreviewed by Comm’n Notice (Feb. 2, 2023). On December 2, 2022, the Commission partially terminated the investigation as to the Unserved Respondents based on the withdrawal of the complaint as to those respondents. See Order No. 39 (Nov. 2, 2022), unreviewed by Comm’n Notice (Dec. 2, 2022). On December 21, 2022, the Commission partially terminated the PO 00000 Frm 00099 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 investigation as to Pursafet for good cause based on dissolution of the corporation. See Order No. 43 (Dec. 2, 2022), unreviewed by Comm’n Notice (Dec. 21, 2022). Accordingly, only the Defaulting Respondents remain in the investigation. On June 28, August 29, and December 2, 2022, the Commission found the Defaulting Respondents in default pursuant to Commission Rule 210.16 (19 CFR 210.16) for failure to respond to the complaint and notice of investigation and to orders to show cause. See Order No. 22 (June 3, 2022), unreviewed by Comm’n Notice (June 28, 2022); Order No. 28 (July 28, 2022), unreviewed by Comm’n Notice (Aug. 29, 2022); Order No. 40 (Nov. 2, 2022), unreviewed by Comm’n Notice (Dec. 2, 2022). On January 11, 2023, Complainants filed a declaration under Commission Rule 210.16(c), 19 CFR 210.16(c) (‘‘Declaration’’), requesting the immediate entry of an LEO prohibiting the importation of infringing articles imported by or on behalf of the Defaulting Respondents and CDOs against all of the Defaulting Respondents except Jiangsu. Complainants indicated pursuant to Commission Rule 210.16(c)(2) that they are not seeking a general exclusion order. On February 2, 2023, the Commission issued a notice requesting written submissions on remedy, the public interest and bonding from the parties and from any other interested thirdparty or government agencies. See 88 FR 8315–17 (Feb. 8, 2023) (‘‘Remedy Notice’’). On February 13, 2023, Complainants and OUII filed submissions in response to the Remedy Notice, arguing that the public interest does not preclude issuance the requested LEO and CDOs. Complainants also sought a bond during the period of Presidential review in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the entered value of the infringing articles. On February 21, 2023, Complainants and OUII filed a reply to each other’s submissions. When the conditions in section 337(g)(1)(A)–(E) (19 U.S.C. 1337(g)(1)(A)–(E)) have been satisfied, section 337(g)(1) and Commission Rule 210.16(c) direct the Commission, upon request, to issue a limited exclusion order or a cease and desist order or both against a respondent found in default, based on the allegations regarding a violation of section 337 in the complaint, which are presumed to be true, unless after consideration of the public interest factors in section E:\FR\FM\14APN1.SGM 14APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 72 / Friday, April 14, 2023 / Notices ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 337(g)(1), it finds that such relief should not issue. Having examined the record of this investigation, including the parties’ submissions in response to the Remedy Notice, the Commission has determined pursuant to subsection 337(g)(1) that the appropriate remedy in this investigation is: (1) an LEO prohibiting the unlicensed entry of certain refrigerator water filtration devices and components thereof that are imported by or on behalf of the Defaulting Respondents and that infringe the Asserted Claims; and (2) CDOs against all of the Defaulting Respondents except Jiangsu. The Commission has also determined that the public interest factors enumerated in subsection 337(g)(1) do not preclude the issuance of the LEO and CDOs. The Commission has further determined that the bond during the period of Presidential review pursuant to section 337(j) (19 U.S.C. 1337(j)) shall be in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the entered value of the infringing articles.1 See Certain Centrifuge Utility Platform & Falling Film Evaporator Sys. & Components Thereof, Inv. No. 337– TA–1311, Comm’n Notice at 4–5 (Mar. 23, 2023). The investigation is terminated. The Commission’s vote for this determination took place on April 11, 2023. 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). While temporary remote operating procedures are in place in response to COVID–19, the Office of the Secretary is not able to serve parties that have not retained counsel or otherwise provided a point of contact for electronic service. Accordingly, pursuant to Commission Rules 201.16(a) and 210.7(a)(1) (19 CFR 201.16(a), 210.7(a)(1)), the Commission orders that the Complainant(s) complete service for any party/parties without a method of electronic service noted on the attached Certificate of Service and shall file proof of service on the Electronic Document Information System (EDIS). 1 Commissioner Schmidtlein finds that section 337 does not authorize respondents subject to remedial relief under subsection 337(g)(1) to import infringing products under bond during the Presidential review period for the reasons explained in Certain Centrifuge Utility Platform and Falling Film Evaporator Systems and Components Thereof, Inv. No. 337–TA–1311, Comm’n Notice at 5, n.5 (March 23, 2023). She therefore would not permit the Defaulting Respondents to import infringing products under bond during the Presidential review period. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:45 Apr 13, 2023 Jkt 259001 By order of the Commission. Issued: April 11, 2023. Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2023–07932 Filed 4–13–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [USITC SE–23–020] Sunshine Act Meetings United States International Trade Commission. TIME AND DATE: April 27, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. PLACE: Room 101, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436, Telephone: (202) 205–2000. STATUS: Open to the public. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: 1. Agendas for future meetings: none. 2. Minutes. 3. Ratification List. 4. Commission vote on Inv. Nos. 731– TA–1588–1590 (Final)(Certain Preserved Mushrooms from the Netherlands, Poland, and Spain). The Commission currently is scheduled to complete and file its determinations and views of the Commission on May 11, 2023. 5. Outstanding action jackets: none. CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Sharon Bellamy, Acting Hearings and Information Officer, 202–205–2000. The Commission is holding the meeting under the Government in the Sunshine Act, 5 U.S.C. 552(b). In accordance with Commission policy, subject matter listed above, not disposed of at the scheduled meeting, may be carried over to the agenda of the following meeting. AGENCY HOLDING THE MEETING: By order of the Commission. Issued: April 12, 2023. Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2023–08035 Filed 4–12–23; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Renewal of Generic Clearance; Comment Request International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice and comment request. AGENCY: Consistent with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 the SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00100 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 23095 U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission) has submitted a proposal for the collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. The proposed information collection is a three-year extension of the current generic clearance (approved by OMB under Control No. 3117–0016) under which the Commission can issue information collections for import injury investigations and reviews that it is required to conduct under the Tariff Act of 1930, the Trade Act of 1974, and other trade remedy statutes that require or authorize the Commission to make findings or determinations. These investigations and reviews include: antidumping duty, countervailing duty, safeguards, other import competition, market disruption, interference with programs of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and cross-border long-haul trucking. A full list of all the investigations and reviews associated with this generic clearance and their associated statutory authorities is available in the Commission’s supporting statement to this Federal Register notice. Any comments submitted to OMB on the proposed information collection should be specific, indicating which part of the questionnaires or study plan are objectionable, describing the issue in detail, and including specific revisions or language changes. The Commission did not receive any comments in response to the 60-day notice that it published in the Federal Register on January 5, 2023. DATES: Comments solicited under this notice must be submitted on or before May 15, 2023. Comments: Comments about the proposal should be provided to the Office of Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs through the Information Collection Review Dashboard at https:// www.reginfo.gov. All comments should be specific, indicating which part of the renewal request is objectionable, describing the concern in detail, and including specific suggested revisions or language changes. Provide copies of any comments that you submit to OMB to Nancy Snyder, Director, Office of Analysis and Research Services, U.S. International Trade Commission at Nancy.Snyder@usitc.gov and Nannette Christ, Director, Office of Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission at Nannete.Christ@usitc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: You may obtain copies of the proposed collection of information and supporting documentation from Stamen E:\FR\FM\14APN1.SGM 14APN1

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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation No. 337-TA-1290]


Certain Refrigerator Water Filtration Devices and Components 
Thereof; Notice of Commission Final Determination To Issue a Limited 
Exclusion Order and Cease and Desist Orders; 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 has determined to issue a limited exclusion order (``LEO'') 
barring entry of certain infringing refrigerator water filtration 
devices and components thereof that are imported by or on behalf of: 
Freshlab LLC of Gainesville, Florida; Isave Strategic Marketing Group 
LLC d/b/a Isave of New York, New York; GT Sourcing Inc. d/b/a GT 
Sourcing of Monsey, New York; Refresh Filters LLC d/b/a Refresh My 
Water of New York, New York; All Filters LLC d/b/a Allfilters of Salt 
Lake City, Utah; Jiangsu Angkua Environmental Technical Co., Ltd. of 
Nantong, China (``Jiangsu''); Shenzen Hangling E-Commerce Co. Ltd d/b/a 
Best Belvita of Elmhurst, Illinois;

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Qinghaishunzexiaofangjianceyouxiang Ongsi d/b/a Ezeey of Xining City, 
China; and Zhang Ping d/b/a Ice Water Filter of Dongyang, China 
(collectively, ``Defaulting Respondents''). The Commission has also 
determined to issue cease and desist orders (``CDOs'') against all of 
the Defaulting Respondents except Jiangsu. The investigation is 
terminated.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Houda Morad, Office of the General 
Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 708-4716. 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 January 21, 2022, the Commission 
instituted this investigation under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 
1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337 (``section 337''), based on a 
complaint filed by LG Electronics Inc. of Seoul, Republic of Korea, and 
LG Electronics Alabama, Inc. of Huntsville, Alabama (collectively, 
``Complainants''). See 87 FR 3331-33 (Jan. 21, 2022). The complaint, as 
supplemented, 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 refrigerator 
water filtration devices and components thereof by reason of 
infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 10,653,984 (``the 
'984 patent''); 10,639,570 (``the '570 patent''); and 10,188,972 (``the 
'972 patent''). See id. In addition to the Defaulting Respondents, the 
notice of investigation names the following respondents: (1) Qingdao 
Ecopure Filter Co., Ltd of Qingdao, China; Qingdao Maxwell Commercial 
and Trading Company Ltd of Qingdao Chengyang, China; and Qingdao 
Uniwell Trading Co., Ltd. of Qingdao, China (collectively, ``First 
Settling Respondents''); (2) Express Parts LLC of Keyport, New Jersey; 
Ningbo Haishu Keze Replacement Equipment Co., Ltd. of Ningboshi, China; 
Ningbo Bichun Technology Co., Ltd. (formerly Ningbo Haishu Bichun 
Technology Co., Ltd.) of Ningbo City, China; Ningbo Haishu Shun'anjie 
Water Purification Equipment LLC of Ningbo, China; Shenzhen Yu Tian Qi 
Technology Co., Ltd. of Shenzhen, China; and AGA Imports LLC d/b/a 
ClearWater Filters of Lakewood, New Jersey (collectively, ``Second 
Settling Respondents''); (4) JJ Imports LLC of Elmwood Park, New Jersey 
(``JJ Imports''); (5) Aicuiying of Shenzhen, China; Liu Qi of Luliang 
City, China; Lvliangshilishiquhuiliwujinbaihuoshan Ghang of Luliang, 
China; and Zhenpingxianjiaxuanyazhubaofuzhu Anggongyipinyouxia of 
Wuhanshi, China (collectively, ``Unserved Respondents''); (6) Yunda H&H 
Tech (Tianjin) Co., LTD. of Tianjinshi, China; Tianjin Tianchuang Best 
Pure Environmental Science And Technology Co. Ltd. of Tianjin, China; 
Top Pure (Usa) Inc. of Pico Rivera, California; and W&L Trading LLC of 
Frisco, Texas (collectively, ``Third Settling Respondents''); and (7) 
Pursafet Water Filter (Wuhan) Inc. of Wuhan, China (``Pursafet''). See 
id. The Office of Unfair Import Investigations (``OUII'') is also a 
party to the investigation. See id.
    On September 16, 2022, the Commission partially terminated the 
investigation as to the '972 patent. See Order No. 31 (Aug. 16, 2022), 
unreviewed by Comm'n Notice (Sept. 16, 2022). On October 3, 2022, the 
Commission partially terminated the investigation as to claims 2-8 of 
the '570 patent. See Order No. 35 (Sept. 19, 2022), unreviewed by 
Comm'n Notice (Oct. 3, 2022). Accordingly, claims 1-7 of the '984 
patent and claims 1 and 9 of the '570 patent (collectively, ``Asserted 
Claims'') remain in the investigation.
    On April 12, 2022, the Commission terminated the investigation as 
to JJ Imports based on the entry of a consent order. See Order No. 14 
(Mar. 30, 2022), unreviewed by Comm'n Notice (Apr. 12, 2022). On 
October 20, 2022, November 8, 2022, and February 2, 2023, the 
Commission terminated the investigation as to the First, Second, and 
Third Settling Respondents, respectively. See Order No. 37 (Sept. 28, 
2022), unreviewed by Comm'n Notice (Oct. 20, 2022); Order No. 38 (Oct. 
7, 2022), unreviewed by Comm'n Notice (Nov. 8, 2022); Order No. 47 
(Jan. 4, 2023), unreviewed by Comm'n Notice (Feb. 2, 2023). On December 
2, 2022, the Commission partially terminated the investigation as to 
the Unserved Respondents based on the withdrawal of the complaint as to 
those respondents. See Order No. 39 (Nov. 2, 2022), unreviewed by 
Comm'n Notice (Dec. 2, 2022). On December 21, 2022, the Commission 
partially terminated the investigation as to Pursafet for good cause 
based on dissolution of the corporation. See Order No. 43 (Dec. 2, 
2022), unreviewed by Comm'n Notice (Dec. 21, 2022). Accordingly, only 
the Defaulting Respondents remain in the investigation.
    On June 28, August 29, and December 2, 2022, the Commission found 
the Defaulting Respondents in default pursuant to Commission Rule 
210.16 (19 CFR 210.16) for failure to respond to the complaint and 
notice of investigation and to orders to show cause. See Order No. 22 
(June 3, 2022), unreviewed by Comm'n Notice (June 28, 2022); Order No. 
28 (July 28, 2022), unreviewed by Comm'n Notice (Aug. 29, 2022); Order 
No. 40 (Nov. 2, 2022), unreviewed by Comm'n Notice (Dec. 2, 2022).
    On January 11, 2023, Complainants filed a declaration under 
Commission Rule 210.16(c), 19 CFR 210.16(c) (``Declaration''), 
requesting the immediate entry of an LEO prohibiting the importation of 
infringing articles imported by or on behalf of the Defaulting 
Respondents and CDOs against all of the Defaulting Respondents except 
Jiangsu. Complainants indicated pursuant to Commission Rule 
210.16(c)(2) that they are not seeking a general exclusion order.
    On February 2, 2023, the Commission issued a notice requesting 
written submissions on remedy, the public interest and bonding from the 
parties and from any other interested third-party or government 
agencies. See 88 FR 8315-17 (Feb. 8, 2023) (``Remedy Notice'').
    On February 13, 2023, Complainants and OUII filed submissions in 
response to the Remedy Notice, arguing that the public interest does 
not preclude issuance the requested LEO and CDOs. Complainants also 
sought a bond during the period of Presidential review in the amount of 
one hundred percent (100%) of the entered value of the infringing 
articles. On February 21, 2023, Complainants and OUII filed a reply to 
each other's submissions.
    When the conditions in section 337(g)(1)(A)-(E) (19 U.S.C. 
1337(g)(1)(A)-(E)) have been satisfied, section 337(g)(1) and 
Commission Rule 210.16(c) direct the Commission, upon request, to issue 
a limited exclusion order or a cease and desist order or both against a 
respondent found in default, based on the allegations regarding a 
violation of section 337 in the complaint, which are presumed to be 
true, unless after consideration of the public interest factors in 
section

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337(g)(1), it finds that such relief should not issue.
    Having examined the record of this investigation, including the 
parties' submissions in response to the Remedy Notice, the Commission 
has determined pursuant to subsection 337(g)(1) that the appropriate 
remedy in this investigation is: (1) an LEO prohibiting the unlicensed 
entry of certain refrigerator water filtration devices and components 
thereof that are imported by or on behalf of the Defaulting Respondents 
and that infringe the Asserted Claims; and (2) CDOs against all of the 
Defaulting Respondents except Jiangsu. The Commission has also 
determined that the public interest factors enumerated in subsection 
337(g)(1) do not preclude the issuance of the LEO and CDOs. The 
Commission has further determined that the bond during the period of 
Presidential review pursuant to section 337(j) (19 U.S.C. 1337(j)) 
shall be in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the entered 
value of the infringing articles.\1\ See Certain Centrifuge Utility 
Platform & Falling Film Evaporator Sys. & Components Thereof, Inv. No. 
337-TA-1311, Comm'n Notice at 4-5 (Mar. 23, 2023). The investigation is 
terminated.
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    \1\ Commissioner Schmidtlein finds that section 337 does not 
authorize respondents subject to remedial relief under subsection 
337(g)(1) to import infringing products under bond during the 
Presidential review period for the reasons explained in Certain 
Centrifuge Utility Platform and Falling Film Evaporator Systems and 
Components Thereof, Inv. No. 337-TA-1311, Comm'n Notice at 5, n.5 
(March 23, 2023). She therefore would not permit the Defaulting 
Respondents to import infringing products under bond during the 
Presidential review period.
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    The Commission's vote for this determination took place on April 
11, 2023.
    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).
    While temporary remote operating procedures are in place in 
response to COVID-19, the Office of the Secretary is not able to serve 
parties that have not retained counsel or otherwise provided a point of 
contact for electronic service. Accordingly, pursuant to Commission 
Rules 201.16(a) and 210.7(a)(1) (19 CFR 201.16(a), 210.7(a)(1)), the 
Commission orders that the Complainant(s) complete service for any 
party/parties without a method of electronic service noted on the 
attached Certificate of Service and shall file proof of service on the 
Electronic Document Information System (EDIS).

    By order of the Commission.

    Issued: April 11, 2023.
Lisa Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2023-07932 Filed 4-13-23; 8:45 am]
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