International Trade Commission 2006 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

On February 13, 2006, the Commission published the notice of investigation for the above-captioned investigation under Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1337). 71 FR 77576. The Commission hereby gives notice of the following corrections to that notice: (1) In the section labeled SUMMARY, ``flash memory devices'' should read ``flash memory devices and products containing same,'' and (2) in the section labeled Scope of Investigation, ``flash memory devices'' should read ``flash memory devices or products containing same.'' The Commission expects that the administrative law judge will extend the target date for completion of the investigation to the extent necessary to avoid any prejudice to any of the parties.

The Commission has determined to deny the requests of respondents Staples, Inc. (``Staples'') and NuCarta, LLC (``NuCarta'') to conduct a portion of its hearing in the above-captioned investigations scheduled for July 25, 2006, in camera. See Commission rules 201.13 and 201.36(b)(4) (19 CFR 201.13 and 201.36(b)(4)).

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to terminate this investigation based on a settlement agreement between the parties.

The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of expedited reviews pursuant to section 751(c)(3) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1675(c)(3)) (the Act) to determine whether revocation of the antidumping duty orders on furfuryl alcohol from China and Thailand would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. For further information concerning the conduct of these reviews and rules of general application, consult the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, part 201, subparts A through E (19 CFR part 201), and part 207, subparts A, D, E, and F (19 CFR part 207).

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review the presiding administrative law judge's (``ALJ's'') initial determination (``ID'') granting a joint motion to terminate the above-captioned investigation on the basis of a settlement agreement.

Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on June 9, 2006, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, on behalf of QUALCOMM Incorporated of San Diego, California. A supplement to the complaint was filed on June 27, 2006. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 in the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain mobile telephone handsets, wireless communication devices, and components thereof by reason of infringement of claims 1, 3, and 4 of U.S. Patent No. 5,452,473; claim 1 of U.S. Patent No. 5,590,408; claims 2, 7, and 8 of U.S. Patent No. 5,655,220; claims 1, 6, 9, 18, 23, and 24 of U.S. Patent No. 5,576,767; claims 3, 4, 13, 59, and 60 of U.S. Patent No. 5,542,104; and claims 1 and 7 of U.S. Patent No. 6,453,182. The complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists as required by subsection (a)(2) of section 337. The complainant requests that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue a permanent exclusion order and a permanent cease and desist order.

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review an initial determination (``ID'') of the presiding administrative law judge (``ALJ'') granting the motion of complainant and respondents to terminate the investigation on the basis of a settlement agreement.

Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on June 2, 2006, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, on behalf of Samsung Telecommunications America, LLP of Richardson, Texas and Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. of Korea (collectively, ``Samsung''). Samsung filed a supplement to the complaint on June 23, 2006. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain wireless communication equipment, articles therein, and products containing the same by reason of infringement of claims 1-16 of U.S. Patent No. 6,598,202, claims 1-29 of U.S. Patent No. 6,882,636, claims 1-6, 10-13, 16-19, 26-31, 34, 36, 38-41, 45, 47, and 48 of U.S. Patent No. 6,154,652, claims 1-32 and 34-35 of U.S. Patent No. 6,920,331, claims 1-11 of U.S. Patent No. 6,421,353, claims 1, 2, 4, 5, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 21-23, and 25, of U.S. Patent No. 6,920,602, and claims 1-33 of U.S. Patent No. 6,928,604. The complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists as required by subsection (a)(2) of section 337. The complainants request that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue a permanent exclusion order and permanent cease and desist orders.

The subject five-year reviews were initiated in April 2006 to determine whether revocation of the antidumping duty orders on stainless steel angle from Japan, Korea, and Spain would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury. On June 15, 2006, the Department of Commerce published notice that it was revoking the orders effective May 18, 2006, `` {b{time} ecause the domestic interested parties did not participate in these sunset reviews * * *'' (71 FR 34599). Accordingly, pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1675(c)), the subject reviews are terminated.

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review an initial determination (``ID'') of the presiding administrative law judge (``ALJ'') in the above-captioned investigation terminating the investigation as to the only respondent. The investigation was terminated as to the only respondent based on a consent order.

The Commission hereby gives notice of the institution of an investigation and commencement of preliminary phase antidumping investigation No. 731-TA-1104 (Preliminary) under section 733(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1673b(a)) (the Act) to determine whether there is a reasonable indication that 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 from China of certain polyester staple fiber \1\, provided for in subheading 5503.20.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that are alleged to be sold in the United States at less than fair value. Unless the Department of Commerce extends the time for initiation pursuant to section 732(c)(1)(B) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1673a(c)(1)(B)), the Commission must reach a preliminary determination in antidumping investigations in 45 days, or in this case by August 7, 2006. The Commission's views are due at Commerce within five business days thereafter, or by August 14, 2006.

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to remand the above-captioned investigation to the presiding administrative law judge (``ALJ'') for proceedings consistent with the March 30, 2006, judgment of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Bourdeau Bros., Inc. v. International Trade Commission, 444 F.3d 1317 (Fed. Cir. 2006). The Commission has also determined to rescind the general exclusion order and certain cease and desist orders issued in the investigation.

The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of full reviews pursuant to section 751(c)(5) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1675(c)(5)) (the Act) to determine whether revocation of the antidumping duty orders on stainless steel bar from Brazil, India, Japan, and Spain would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. For further information concerning the conduct of these reviews and rules of general application, consult the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, part 201, subparts A through E (19 CFR part 201), and part 207, subparts A, D, E, and F (19 CFR part 207).

The U.S. International Trade Commission (``Commission'') previously published notices describing the systems of records it maintains pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974. The Commission proposes to add four new systems of records. These new systems of records are entitled: Administrative Protective Order Breach and Related Records; Import and Export Records; Telecommuting Program Records; and Emergency Notification Records. The Commission also is issuing notice of its intent to take the following actions: Change the identity of the agency's Privacy Act Officer in the descriptions of all Commission systems of records; revise the existing system of records entitled ``Pay, Leave, and Travel Records'' by removing references to travel records and adding several new categories of records as well as a new routine use; revise the system of records designated as ``Parking and Mass Transit Subsidy Records'' by extending the categories of individuals covered by the system; and add new routine uses to the existing systems of records entitled ``Office of Inspector General Investigative Files (General)'' and ``Office of Inspector General Investigative Files (Criminal).'' The Commission issues this notice to satisfy the Privacy Act's requirement to publish in the Federal Register notice of the existence and character of records systems maintained by the Commission and of any new use or intended use of information in the Commission's systems of records. This notice also republishes in one location descriptions of all Commission systems of records for the convenience of interested parties.

Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on May 15, 2006, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, on behalf of Telcordia Technologies, Inc. of Piscataway, New Jersey. An amended complaint was filed on June 5, 2006. The complaint as amended alleges violations of section 337 in the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain equipment for telecommunications or data communications networks, including routers, switches, and hubs, and components thereof, by reason of infringement of claims 1, 3, and 4 of U.S. Patent No. 4,893,306, claims 1, 3, 5, 8, 11, and 33 of U.S. Patent No. Re. 36,633, and claims 1, 2, 7, and 8 of U.S. Patent No. 4,835,763. The amended complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists as required by subsection (a)(2) of section 337. The complainant requests that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue a permanent limited exclusion order and permanent cease and desist orders.

The Commission hereby gives notice that it will proceed with full reviews pursuant to section 751(c)(5) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1675(c)(5)) to determine whether revocation of the antidumping duty orders on stainless steel bar from Brazil, India, Japan, and Spain would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. A schedule for the reviews will be established and announced at a later date. For further information concerning the conduct of these reviews and rules of general application, consult the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, part 201, subparts A through E (19 CFR part 201), and part 207, subparts A, D, E, and F (19 CFR part 207).

The United States International Trade Commission (Commission) is issuing this notice to advise the public that the agency's Law Library will no longer be open to walk-in customers, but will be accessible by providing advance notice by telephone after a period of renovation.