Certain Raised Garden Beds and Components Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Granting a Joint Motion for Termination of the Enforcement Proceeding Based on Settlement; Termination of the Enforcement Proceeding, 91422-91423 [2024-26926]

Download as PDF ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 91422 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 223 / Tuesday, November 19, 2024 / Notices Sonoma State University at the request of D’Appolonia Consulting Engineers, Inc. CA–YOL–136 is located on a leveltopped bluff adjacent to a seasonal stream, the closest city is Guinda in Yolo County. CA–YOL–137 is located on mid-slope terrace with part of the southern portion of the site bulldozed away before the original survey took place in 1981, the closet city is Knoxville. CA–YOL–138 is located on the level valley floor near Davis Creek, the closet city is Knoxville. CA–YOL– 139 is located on two adjacent rises on a broad terrace near Davis Creek, the closet city is Knoxville. CA–YOL–140 is located on a wide terrace adjacent to Davis Creek, the closet city is Knoxville. The collection, Accession Number 81– 06, has been housed at Sonoma State University since 1982. The lot of 208 associated funerary objects under Accession Number 82–04 were removed from CA–YOL–138 and CA–YOL–140 in Yolo County, California is flaked stone tools and debitage, groundstone, quartz crystal, fauna) bone and historic-period items. The collection, Accession Number 82– 04, has been housed at Sonoma State University since 1983. The lot of 5,095 associated funerary objects are under Accession Number 83–08 were removed from CA–YOL– 138, CA–YOL–139 and CA–YOL–140 in Yolo County, California. A previously published Notice of Inventory Completion (75 FR 68377, November 5, 2010) concerning CA–YOL–139 covered two individuals and 555 associated funerary objects. The remaining associated funerary objects are obsidian tools, obsidian flakes, chert flakes, basalt flakes, basalt tool, fauna) bone fragments, abalone shell fragment, ash/ soil samples, groundstone, quartz chunk, abalone pendants and olivella beads. The entire accession remains at Sonoma State University. Based on the information available, human remains representing, at least, three individuals removed from Accession Number 84–19 site CA–YOL– 139 have been reasonably identified. A minimum 14 ancestors and 54 associated funerary objects were previously published in a Notice of Inventory Completion (75 FR 68377, November 5, 2010). The remaining 9,314 associated funerary objects are flaked stone tools and debitage, Groundstone, historic material, Unmodified fauna! bone, shell beads and ornaments, baked clay, bone tools, steatite pipe, dietary shell. This Inventory updates the minimum number of individuals. The Accession number 84–19 collection was the result of a field school led by Sonoma State VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:42 Nov 18, 2024 Jkt 265001 University and Santa Rosa Junior College from Fall 1984 to Summer 1985. The collection, Accession Number 82– 04, has been housed at Sonoma State University since 1985. Based on records concerning the associated funerary objects and the institution in which they are housed, there is no evidence of the associated funerary objects being treated with hazardous substances. Cultural Affiliation Based on the information available and the results of consultation, cultural affiliation is clearly identified by the information available about the human remains and associated funerary objects described in this notice. Determinations The Sonoma State University has determined that: • The human remains described in this notice represent the physical remains of three individuals of Native American ancestry. • The 14,668 objects described in this notice are reasonably believed to have been placed intentionally with or near individual human remains at the time of death or later as part of the death rite or ceremony. • There is a reasonable connection between the human remains and associated funerary objects described in this notice and the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation, California. Requests for Repatriation Written requests for repatriation of the human remains and associated funerary objects in this notice must be sent to the authorized representative identified in this notice under ADDRESSES. Requests for repatriation may be submitted by: 1. Any one or more of the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations identified in this notice. 2. Any lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice who shows, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the requestor is a lineal descendant or a culturally affiliated Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization. Repatriation of the human remains and associated funerary objects in this notice to a requestor may occur on or after December 19, 2024. If competing requests for repatriation are received, the Sonoma State University must determine the most appropriate requestor prior to repatriation. Requests for joint repatriation of the human remains and associated funerary objects are considered a single request and not competing requests. The Sonoma State University is responsible for sending a PO 00000 Frm 00110 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 copy of this notice to the Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations identified in this notice. Authority: Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, 25 U.S.C. 3003, and the implementing regulations, 43 CFR 10.10. Dated: November 7, 2024. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2024–26947 Filed 11–18–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 337–TA–1334 (Enforcement)] Certain Raised Garden Beds and Components Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Granting a Joint Motion for Termination of the Enforcement Proceeding Based on Settlement; Termination of the Enforcement Proceeding 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. 9) of the presiding administrative law judge (‘‘ALJ’’) granting a joint motion to terminate the enforcement proceeding based on settlement. The enforcement proceeding is hereby terminated. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Edward S. Jou, Esq., Office of the General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205–3316. 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: The Commission instituted the underlying investigation on October 19, 2022, based on an amended complaint filed by Vego Garden, Inc. of Houston, Texas (‘‘Vego SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\19NON1.SGM 19NON1 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 223 / Tuesday, November 19, 2024 / Notices Garden’’). 87 FR 63527–28 (Oct. 19, 2022). The Commission determined to investigate alleged 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, and in the sale of, certain raised garden beds and components thereof by reason of misappropriation of trade secrets and unfair competition, the threat or effect of which is to destroy or substantially injure a domestic industry. On March 21, 2024, the Commission issued a final determination finding a violation of section 337 based on trade secret misappropriation and false advertising. 89 FR 21270–71 (Mar. 27, 2024). The Commission determined to issue a limited exclusion order (‘‘LEO’’) directed to respondents Huizhou Green Giant Technology Co., Ltd. (‘‘Green Giant’’) of Guangdong, China and Utopban Limited (‘‘Utopban’’) of Hong Kong, and a cease and desist order (‘‘CDO’’) directed to Utopban. The Commission instituted an enforcement proceeding in this investigation on June 26, 2024, based upon a complaint filed by Vego Innovations, Inc. f/k/a Vego Garden (‘‘Vego’’). 89 FR 53443–44 (June 26, 2024). The complaint alleges that Green Giant and Utopban have continued to import, sell, offer for sale, market, advertise, distribute, transfer, and/or solicit agents or distributors for products in violation of the LEO and CDO. Id. Green Giant and Utopban were named as respondents in the enforcement proceeding, and the Office of Unfair Import Investigations (‘‘OUII’’) was also named as a party. Comm’n Order (June 20, 2024). On October 3, 2024, Vego, Green Giant, and Utopban filed a joint motion for termination of the enforcement proceeding based on a settlement agreement. On October 11, 2024, OUII filed a response in support of the motion. On October 17, 2024, the ALJ issued the subject ID granting the joint motion for termination, attaching confidential and public versions of the settlement agreement. The ALJ found that the motion complied with the requirements of Commission Rule 210.21(b)(1) (19 CFR 210.21(b)(1)). ID at 1–3. The ALJ also found that termination ‘‘would not adversely affect the public interest.’’ Id. at 3. No petitions for review of the subject ID were filed. The Commission has determined not to review the subject ID. The enforcement proceeding is hereby terminated. The Commission vote for this determination took place on November 13, 2024. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:42 Nov 18, 2024 Jkt 265001 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: November 14, 2024. Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2024–26926 Filed 11–18–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation Nos. 731–TA–1675–1678 (Final)] Dioctyl Terephthalate (DOTP) From Malaysia, Poland, Taiwan, and Turkey; Scheduling of the Final Phase of Antidumping Duty Investigations United States International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of the final phase of antidumping investigation Nos. 731–TA–1675–1678 (Final) pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (‘‘the Act’’) to determine whether an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury, or the establishment of an industry in the United States is materially retarded, by reason of imports of dioctyl terephthalate (DOTP) from Malaysia, Poland, Taiwan, and Turkey, provided for in subheadings 2917.39.70 or 3812.20.10 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, preliminarily determined by the Department of Commerce (‘‘Commerce’’) to be sold at less-than-fair-value. DATES: November 5, 2024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jesse Sanchez ((202) 205–2402), Office of Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436. Hearingimpaired 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 these investigations may be viewed on SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00111 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 91423 the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Scope.—For purposes of this investigation, Commerce has defined the subject merchandise as (DOTP), regardless of form. DOTP that has been blended with other products is included within this scope when such blends include constituent parts that have not been chemically reacted with each other to produce a different product. For such blends, only the DOTP component of the mixture is covered by the scope of the investigations. DOTP that is otherwise subject to this investigation is not excluded when commingled with DOTP from sources not subject to this investigation. Commingled refers to the mixing of subject and non-subject DOTP. Only the subject component of such commingled products is covered by the scope of this investigation. DOTP has the general chemical formulation of C6 H4 (C8 H17 COO)2 and a chemical name of ‘‘bis (2-ethylhexyl) terephthalate’’ and has a Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) registry number of 6422–86–2. Regardless of the label, all DOTP is covered by this investigation. Background.—The final phase of these investigations is being scheduled, pursuant to section 735(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1673d(b)), as a result of affirmative preliminary determinations by Commerce that imports of DOTP from Malaysia, Poland, Taiwan, and Turkey are being sold in the United States at less than fair value within the meaning of § 733 of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1673b). The investigations were requested in a petition filed on March 26, 2024, by Eastman Chemical Company Kingsport, Tennessee. For further information concerning the conduct of this phase of the investigations, hearing procedures, and rules of general application, consult the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, part 201, subparts A and B (19 CFR part 201), and part 207, subparts A and C (19 CFR part 207). Participation in the investigations and public service list.—Persons, including industrial users of the subject merchandise and, if the merchandise is sold at the retail level, representative consumer organizations, wishing to participate in the final phase of these investigations as parties must file an entry of appearance with the Secretary to the Commission, as provided in § 201.11 of the Commission’s rules, no later than 21 days prior to the hearing date specified in this notice. A party that filed a notice of appearance during E:\FR\FM\19NON1.SGM 19NON1

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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation No. 337-TA-1334 (Enforcement)]


Certain Raised Garden Beds and Components Thereof; Notice of a 
Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination 
Granting a Joint Motion for Termination of the Enforcement Proceeding 
Based on Settlement; Termination of the Enforcement Proceeding

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. 9) of the presiding administrative 
law judge (``ALJ'') granting a joint motion to terminate the 
enforcement proceeding based on settlement. The enforcement proceeding 
is hereby terminated.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Edward S. Jou, Esq., Office of the 
General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205-3316. 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 the underlying 
investigation on October 19, 2022, based on an amended complaint filed 
by Vego Garden, Inc. of Houston, Texas (``Vego

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Garden''). 87 FR 63527-28 (Oct. 19, 2022). The Commission determined to 
investigate alleged 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, and in the sale of, certain raised garden beds and 
components thereof by reason of misappropriation of trade secrets and 
unfair competition, the threat or effect of which is to destroy or 
substantially injure a domestic industry.
    On March 21, 2024, the Commission issued a final determination 
finding a violation of section 337 based on trade secret 
misappropriation and false advertising. 89 FR 21270-71 (Mar. 27, 2024). 
The Commission determined to issue a limited exclusion order (``LEO'') 
directed to respondents Huizhou Green Giant Technology Co., Ltd. 
(``Green Giant'') of Guangdong, China and Utopban Limited (``Utopban'') 
of Hong Kong, and a cease and desist order (``CDO'') directed to 
Utopban.
    The Commission instituted an enforcement proceeding in this 
investigation on June 26, 2024, based upon a complaint filed by Vego 
Innovations, Inc. f/k/a Vego Garden (``Vego''). 89 FR 53443-44 (June 
26, 2024). The complaint alleges that Green Giant and Utopban have 
continued to import, sell, offer for sale, market, advertise, 
distribute, transfer, and/or solicit agents or distributors for 
products in violation of the LEO and CDO. Id. Green Giant and Utopban 
were named as respondents in the enforcement proceeding, and the Office 
of Unfair Import Investigations (``OUII'') was also named as a party. 
Comm'n Order (June 20, 2024).
    On October 3, 2024, Vego, Green Giant, and Utopban filed a joint 
motion for termination of the enforcement proceeding based on a 
settlement agreement. On October 11, 2024, OUII filed a response in 
support of the motion. On October 17, 2024, the ALJ issued the subject 
ID granting the joint motion for termination, attaching confidential 
and public versions of the settlement agreement. The ALJ found that the 
motion complied with the requirements of Commission Rule 210.21(b)(1) 
(19 CFR 210.21(b)(1)). ID at 1-3. The ALJ also found that termination 
``would not adversely affect the public interest.'' Id. at 3. No 
petitions for review of the subject ID were filed.
    The Commission has determined not to review the subject ID. The 
enforcement proceeding is hereby terminated.
    The Commission vote for this determination took place on November 
13, 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: November 14, 2024.
Lisa Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2024-26926 Filed 11-18-24; 8:45 am]
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