International Trade Commission 2008 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Barium Carbonate From China
The Commission hereby gives notice that it has instituted a review pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1675(c)) (the Act) to determine whether revocation of the antidumping duty order on barium carbonate from China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury. Pursuant to section 751(c)(2) of the Act, interested parties are requested to respond to this notice by submitting the information specified below to the Commission;\1\ to be assured of consideration, the deadline for responses is October 22, 2008. Comments on the adequacy of responses may be filed with the Commission by November 18, 2008. For further information concerning the conduct of this review 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).
In the Matter of Certain Base Stations and Wireless Microphones; Notice of Investigation
Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on July 22, 2008, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, on behalf of L-3 Communications Mobile-Vision, Inc. of Boonton, New Jersey. A supplement to the complaint was filed on August 13, 2008. The complaint alleges violations 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 base stations and wireless microphones that infringe certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 7,119,832. 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 an exclusion order and cease and desist orders.
In the Matter of Certain Agricultural Vehicles and Components Thereof; Notice of Commission Determination To Reverse a Remand Initial Determination of the Administrative Law Judge That Section 337 Has Been Violated; Termination of Investigation
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to reverse the presiding administrative law judge's finding of violation of section 337 of the Tariff Act, as amended, on remand and has terminated the investigation.
Uncovered Innerspring Units From China, South Africa, and Vietnam
The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of the final phase of antidumping investigation Nos. 731-TA-1140-1142 (Final) under section 735(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1673d(b)) (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 less-than-fair-value imports from China, South Africa, and Vietnam of uncovered innerspring units, provided for in subheading 9404.10.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States.\1\
In the Matter of Certain GPS Chips, Associated Software and Systems, and Products Containing Same; Notice of Commission Decision Not To Review a Final Determination Finding No Violation of Section 337
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review the presiding administrative law judge's (``ALJ'') final initial determination (``ID'') issued on June 13, 2008 finding no violation of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, 19 U.S.C. 1337 in the above-captioned investigation.
Property and Casualty Insurance Services: Competitive Conditions In Foreign Markets
Following receipt of a request on June 18, 2008 from the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), the U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission) instituted investigation No. 332-499, Property and Casualty Insurance Services: Competitive Conditions in Foreign Markets, under section 332(g) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1332(g)).
Certain Kitchen Appliance Shelving and Racks From China
The Commission hereby gives notice of the institution of investigation and commencement of preliminary phase countervailing duty investigation No. 701-TA-458 (Preliminary) under section 703(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1671b(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 kitchen appliance shelving and racks, provided for in subheadings 7321.90.50, 8418.99.80, and 8516.90.80 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that are alleged to be subsidized by the Government of the People's Republic of China. The Commission also hereby gives notice of the institution of investigation and commencement of preliminary phase antidumping investigation No. 731-TA-1154 (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 kitchen appliance shelving and racks, currently provided for in the subheadings identified above 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 702(c)(1)(B) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1671a(c)(1)(B)), the Commission must reach preliminary determinations in antidumping and countervailing duty investigations within 45 days, or in this case by September 15, 2008. The Commission's views are due at Commerce within five business days thereafter, or by Monday, September 22, 2008. For further information concerning the conduct of this investigation 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 and B (19 CFR part 207).
Sub-Saharan Africa: Effects of Infrastructure Conditions on Export Competitiveness, Third Annual Report
In response to a supplemental letter dated June 30, 2008, from the United States Trade Representative (USTR) covering the third report in this series, the Commission has changed the focus and title of its third report and will examine the effect that conditions of key infrastructure sectors have on the export competitiveness of select sub-Saharan African (SSA) industries. This notice announces the scheduling of the third and final report in this series, the SSA industries that may be covered, and the scheduling of a public hearing. This series of reports was originally requested in a letter from the USTR dated July 26, 2006. In response, the Commission instituted investigation No. 332-477 and delivered its first and second reports on April 3, 2007, and April 3, 2008, respectively, under the investigation title Sub-Saharan Africa: Factors Affecting Trade Patterns of Selected Industries. October 1, 2008: Deadline for filing requests to appear at the public hearing. October 7, 2008: Deadline for filing pre-hearing briefs and statements. October 28, 2008: Public hearing. November 4, 2008: Deadline for filing post-hearing briefs and statements. April 3, 2009: Transmittal of Commission report to USTR.
In the Matter of Certain Foam Footwear; Notice of Commission Decision To Modify a Final Initial Determination and To Terminate the Investigation With a Finding of No Violation of Section 337
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to modify a final initial determination (``ID'') of the presiding administrative law judge (``ALJ''). The Commission has determined that there is no violation of section 337 in the above-captioned investigation.
In the Matter of Certain Magnifying Loupe Products and Components Thereof; Notice of Commission Issuance of a Limited Exclusion Order Against the Infringing Products of Respondent Found in Default; Termination of Investigation
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has issued a limited exclusion order against the infringing products of a respondent found in default, and has terminated the above-captioned investigation.
Cut-to-Length Carbon Steel Plate From China, Russia, and Ukraine
The Commission hereby gives notice that it has instituted reviews pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1675(c)) (the Act) to determine whether revocation of the antidumping duty order on cut-to-length carbon steel plate from China and/or the termination of the suspended investigations on cut-to-length carbon steel plate from Russia and Ukraine would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury. Pursuant to section 751(c)(2) of the Act, interested parties are requested to respond to this notice by submitting the information specified below to the Commission;\1\ to be assured of consideration, the deadline for responses is September 22, 2008. Comments on the adequacy of responses may be filed with the Commission by October 15, 2008. 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).
Lawn and Garden Steel Fence Posts from China
The subject five-year review was initiated in May 2008 to determine whether revocation of the antidumping duty order on lawn and garden steel fence posts from China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury. On July 18, 2008, the Department of Commerce published notice that it was revoking the order effective June 12, 2008, ``{b{time} ecause the domestic interested parties did not participate in the sunset review * * *'' (73 FR 41316). Accordingly, pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1675(c)), the subject review is terminated.
Monitoring of U.S. Imports of Tomatoes; Monitoring of U.S. Imports of Peppers
Pursuant to statute (see below), the Commission monitors U.S. imports of fresh or chilled tomatoes and fresh or chilled peppers, other than chili peppers, for the purpose of expediting an investigation under certain U.S. safeguard laws, should an appropriate petition be filed. As part of that monitoring, the Commission has instituted investigations under section 332 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1332) for the purpose of compiling data on trade and the domestic industry. The Commission is in the process of preparing its reports for the period ending June 30, 2008, and is seeking input from interested members of the public. The Commission expects to make its reports available to the public in electronic form on the Commission's Web site in November 2008.
In the Matter of Certain Laser Imageable Lithographic Printing Plates; Notice of Commission Decision Not to Review an Initial Determination Granting Complainant's Motion To Amend the Complaint and Notice of Investigation to Add a Respondent
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review an initial determination (``ID'') (Order No. 7) issued by the presiding administrative law judge (``ALJ'') granting a motion by complainant Presstek, Inc. (``Presstek'') to amend the complaint and notice of investigation to add Spicers Paper, Inc. (``Spicers'') as a respondent in the above- captioned investigation.
In the Matter of Certain Power Supplies; Notice of Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Granting Complainants' Motion To Amend the Complaint and Notice of Investigation To Add a Respondent
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review the presiding administrative law judge's (``ALJ'') initial determination (``ID'') (Order No. 5) granting complainant's motion to amend the complaint and notice of investigation.
U.S.-China Trade: Implications of U.S.-Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Trends; China: Government Policies Affecting U.S. Trade in Selected Sectors
Pursuant to a request from the Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means, the Commission has terminated investigations No. 332-478, U.S.-China Trade: Implications of U.S.-Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Trends, and No. 332-491, China: Government Policies Affecting U.S. Trade in Selected Sectors. Both investigations had been requested by the Committee on Ways and Means.
In the Matter of Certain Semiconductor Chips With Minimized Chip Package Size and Products Containing Same (III); Notice of Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Granting Joint Motion To Terminate Investigation as to One Respondent Based on Consent Order and Settlement Agreement
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review an initial determination (``ID'') (Order No. 17) granting a joint motion to terminate the investigation as to one respondent based on a consent order and settlement agreement.
Revised Procedures and Requests for Information During Adequacy Phase of Five-Year Reviews
The United States International Trade Commission (``the Commission'') proposes to amend its Rules of Practice and Procedure to require that responses to notices of institution of five-year reviews be filed within 30 days of publication of the notice, as opposed to the 50-day response period specified in its current rules. It additionally seeks public comment on proposals, which would not require changes in its rules, to seek additional information from interested parties at the institution of five-year reviews, and to seek information from purchasers during the adequacy phase of five-year reviews in certain circumstances.
In the Matter of Certain Hand-Held Meat Tenderizers; Notice of Decision Not To Review an Initial Determination Correcting the Name of a Respondent
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review an initial determination (``ID'') (Order No. 4) issued by the presiding administrative law judge (``ALJ'') correcting the name of a respondent in this investigation.
In the Matter of Certain Acetic Acid; Notice of Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Granting Complainant's Motion To Terminate the Investigation Based on Withdrawal of the Complaint
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review an initial determination (``ID'') (Order No. 6) issued by the presiding administrative law judge (``ALJ'') granting complainant's motion to terminate the investigation in its entirety based on withdrawal of the complaint.
In the Matter of Certain Variable Speed Wind Turbines and Components Thereof; Notice of Commission Decision Not To Review an Initial Determination Granting Complainant's Unopposed Motion To Amend the Complaint and Notice of Investigation
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review an initial determination (``ID'') (Order No. 7) issued by the presiding administrative law judge (``ALJ'') granting complainant's motion to amend the complaint and notice of investigation.
In the Matter of Certain Short Wavelength Semiconductor Lasers and Products Containing Same; Notice of Commission Decision Not To Review an Initial Determination Extending the Target Date of the Investigation
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review an initial determination (``ID'') (Order No. 9) issued by the presiding administrative law judge (``ALJ'') extending the target date in the above-captioned investigation to September 14, 2009.
In the Matter of: Certain Computer Systems, Printers and Scanners; Notice of Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Terminating the Investigation on the Basis of a Settlement Agreement
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review the presiding administrative law judge's (``ALJ'') initial determination (``ID'') (Order No. 13) granting a joint motion to terminate the captioned investigation based on a settlement agreement.
In the Matter of: Certain Personal Computers and Digital Display Devices; Notice of Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Terminating the Investigation on the Basis of a Settlement Agreement
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review the presiding administrative law judge's (``ALJ'') initial determination (``ID'') (Order No. 31) granting the joint motion to terminate the captioned investigation based on a settlement agreement.
In the Matter of Certain Buffer Systems and Components Thereof Used in Container Processing Lines; Notice of a Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Terminating Two Respondents From the Investigation on the Basis of a Settlement Agreement and License Agreement; Termination of Investigation
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review an initial determination (``ID'') (Order No. 26) of the presiding administrative law judge (``ALJ'') in the above-captioned investigation terminating two respondents on the basis of a settlement agreement and license agreement and terminating the investigation.
In the Matter of Certain Rubber Antidegradants, Antidegradant Intermediates, and Products Containing the Same; Notice of Investigation
Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on May 12, 2008, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, on behalf of Flexsys America L.P. of St. Louis, Missouri. A supplement to the complaint was filed on June 2, 2008. On June 2, 2008, the Commission voted to extend by 30 days the deadline for its decision on whether to institute an investigation based on the complaint. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations 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 rubber antidegradants, antidegradant intermediates, and products containing the same that infringe certain claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 5,453,541 and 5,608,111. 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 an exclusion order and cease and desist orders.
Certain Steel Nails From the United Arab Emirates
On June 16, 2008, the Department of Commerce published notice in the Federal Register of a negative final determination of sales at less than fair value in connection with the subject investigation (73 FR 33985). Accordingly, pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 1673d(b)(1) and section 207.40(a) of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 207.40(a)), the antidumping investigation concerning certain steel nails from the United Arab Emirates (investigation No. 731-TA-1115 (Final)) is terminated.
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