Certain Disposable Vaporizer Devices; Designation of Temporary Relief Proceedings as More Complicated, 62786 [2024-16999]

Download as PDF 62786 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 148 / Thursday, August 1, 2024 / Notices (12) Identify significant changes, if any, in the supply and demand conditions or business cycle for the Domestic Like Product that have occurred in the United States or in the market for the Subject Merchandise in the Subject Country since the Order Date, and significant changes, if any, that are likely to occur within a reasonably foreseeable time. Supply conditions to consider include technology; production methods; development efforts; ability to increase production (including the shift of production facilities used for other products and the use, cost, or availability of major inputs into production); and factors related to the ability to shift supply among different national markets (including barriers to importation in foreign markets or changes in market demand abroad). Demand conditions to consider include end uses and applications; the existence and availability of substitute products; and the level of competition among the Domestic Like Product produced in the United States, Subject Merchandise produced in the Subject Country, and such merchandise from other countries. (13) (OPTIONAL) A statement of whether you agree with the above definitions of the Domestic Like Product and Domestic Industry; if you disagree with either or both of these definitions, please explain why and provide alternative definitions. Authority: This proceeding is being conducted under authority of Title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930; this notice is published pursuant to § 207.61 of the Commission’s rules. By order of the Commission. Issued: July 24, 2024. Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2024–16632 Filed 7–31–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 337–TA–1410] ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Certain Disposable Vaporizer Devices; Designation of Temporary Relief Proceedings as More Complicated U.S. International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that the presiding administrative law judge (‘‘ALJ’’) has designated temporary relief proceedings in the above-captioned investigation as ‘‘more complicated.’’ SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:17 Jul 31, 2024 Jkt 262001 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 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. The Commission instituted this investigation on July 22, 2024, based on a complaint filed on behalf of RAI Strategic Holdings, Inc.; R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company; R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company; and RAI Services Company (collectively, ‘‘Complainants’’), all of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. 89 FR 59158 (Jul. 22, 2024). 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, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain disposable vaporizer devices and components thereof by reason of the infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 11,925,202 (‘‘the ’202 patent’’). The complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists as required by the applicable Federal Statute. The Commission’s notice of investigation names thirty-five (35) respondents. Id. at 59159–160. Complainants filed a motion for temporary relief concurrently with the complaint, requesting that the Commission issue a temporary exclusion order and temporary cease and desist orders prohibiting the importation into and the sale within the United States after importation of certain disposable vaporizer devices and components thereof during the course of the Commission’s investigation. The motion for temporary relief was provisionally accepted and referred to the presiding administrative law judge (‘‘ALJ’’) for investigation. Id. at 59159. On July 26, 2024, the ALJ issued Order No. 6, designating the temporary relief proceeding as ‘‘more complicated’’ pursuant to Commission Rule 210.60, on the basis of the complexity of the issues raised in Complainants’ motion SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00077 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 for temporary relief. See Order No. 6 at 3 (Jul. 26, 2024). 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: July 29, 2024. Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2024–16999 Filed 7–31–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 731–TA–747 (Fifth Review)] Fresh Tomatoes From Mexico; Institution of a Five-Year Review International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Commission hereby gives notice that it has instituted a review pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (‘‘the Act’’), as amended, to determine whether termination of the suspended investigation on fresh tomatoes from Mexico would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury. Pursuant to the Act, interested parties are requested to respond to this notice by submitting the information specified below to the Commission. DATES: Instituted August 1, 2024. To be assured of consideration, the deadline for responses is September 3, 2024. Comments on the adequacy of responses may be filed with the Commission by October 10, 2024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alejandro Orozco (202–205–3177), 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 proceeding may be viewed on the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\01AUN1.SGM 01AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 148 (Thursday, August 1, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 62786]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-16999]


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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation No. 337-TA-1410]


Certain Disposable Vaporizer Devices; Designation of Temporary 
Relief Proceedings as More Complicated

AGENCY: U.S. International Trade Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the presiding administrative law 
judge (``ALJ'') has designated temporary relief proceedings in the 
above-captioned investigation as ``more complicated.''

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 
[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: The Commission instituted this investigation 
on July 22, 2024, based on a complaint filed on behalf of RAI Strategic 
Holdings, Inc.; R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company; R.J. Reynolds Tobacco 
Company; and RAI Services Company (collectively, ``Complainants''), all 
of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. 89 FR 59158 (Jul. 22, 2024). 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, and the sale within the 
United States after importation of certain disposable vaporizer devices 
and components thereof by reason of the infringement of certain claims 
of U.S. Patent No. 11,925,202 (``the '202 patent''). The complaint 
further alleges that an industry in the United States exists as 
required by the applicable Federal Statute. The Commission's notice of 
investigation names thirty-five (35) respondents. Id. at 59159-160.
    Complainants filed a motion for temporary relief concurrently with 
the complaint, requesting that the Commission issue a temporary 
exclusion order and temporary cease and desist orders prohibiting the 
importation into and the sale within the United States after 
importation of certain disposable vaporizer devices and components 
thereof during the course of the Commission's investigation. The motion 
for temporary relief was provisionally accepted and referred to the 
presiding administrative law judge (``ALJ'') for investigation. Id. at 
59159.
    On July 26, 2024, the ALJ issued Order No. 6, designating the 
temporary relief proceeding as ``more complicated'' pursuant to 
Commission Rule 210.60, on the basis of the complexity of the issues 
raised in Complainants' motion for temporary relief. See Order No. 6 at 
3 (Jul. 26, 2024).
    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: July 29, 2024.
Lisa Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2024-16999 Filed 7-31-24; 8:45 am]
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