International Trade Commission 2017 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on September 18, 2017, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of Dexcom, Inc. of San Diego, California. 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 electrochemical glucose monitoring systems and components thereof by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 9,724,045 (``the '045 patent'') and U.S. Patent No. 9,750,460 (``the '460 patent''). The complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists or is in the process of being established as required by the applicable Federal Statute. The complainant requests that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue a limited exclusion order and a cease and desist order.

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to review a final initial determination (``FID'') of the presiding administrative law judge (``ALJ'') finding no violation of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended. The Commission requests certain briefing from the parties on the issues under review, as indicated in this notice. The Commission also requests briefing from the parties and interested persons on the issues of remedy, the public interest, and bonding.

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint and motion for temporary relief entitled Certain Network Personal Computers and Mobile Devices, DN 3265; the Commission is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint or complainant's filing pursuant to the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure.

Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on September 6, 2017, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of Rockwell Automation, Inc. of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. A supplement to the complaint was filed on September 29, 2017. 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 industrial automation systems and components thereof including control systems, controllers, visualization hardware, motion and motor control systems, networking equipment, safety devices, and power supplies, by reason of infringement of U.S. Trademark Reg. No. 1,172,995 (``the '995 trademark''); U.S. Trademark Reg. No. 696,401 (``the '401 trademark''); U.S. Trademark Reg. No. 693,780 (``the '780 trademark''); U.S. Trademark Reg. No. 1,172,994 (``the '994 trademark''); U.S. Trademark Reg. No. 712,800 (``the '800 trademark''); U.S. Trademark Reg. No. 712,836 (``the '836 trademark''); U.S. Trademark Reg. No. 2,510,226 (``the '226 trademark''); U.S. Trademark Reg. No. 2,671,196 (``the '196 trademark''); U.S. Trademark Reg. No. 2,701,786 (``the '786 trademark''); U.S. Trademark Reg. No. 2,412,742 (``the '742 trademark''); U.S. Copyright Reg. No. TX0008389890 (``the '890 copyright''); U.S. Copyright Reg. No. TX0008389887 (``the '887 copyright''); U.S. Copyright Reg. No. TX0008390098 (``the '098 copyright)''; U.S. Copyright Reg. No. TX0008390094 (``the '094 copyright''); U.S. Copyright Reg. No. TX0008390077 (``the '077 copyright''); U.S. Copyright Reg. No. TX0008390088 (``the '088 copyright''); U.S. Copyright Reg. No. TX0008390116 (``the '116 copyright''); U.S. Copyright Reg. No. TX0008390084 (``the '084 copyright''); U.S. Copyright Reg. No. TX0008390111 (``the '111 copyright''); and U.S. Copyright Reg. No. TX0008390091 (``the '091 copyright''). The complaint also alleges that an industry in the United States exists as required by the applicable Federal Statute. The Complaint further alleges a violation of Section 337 based on unfair methods of competition and unfair acts in the importation or sale of certain industrial automation systems and components thereof including control systems, controllers, visualization hardware, motion and motor control systems, networking equipment, safety devices, and power supplies, the threat or effect of which is to destroy or substantially injure an industry in the United States. The complainant requests that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue a general exclusion order and cease and desist orders.

The Commission hereby gives notice of the institution of investigations and commencement of preliminary phase countervailing duty and antidumping duty investigation Nos. 701-TA-589 and 731-TA- 1394-1396 (Preliminary) pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (``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 of forged steel fittings from China, Italy, and Taiwan, provided for in subheading 7307.99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that are alleged to be sold in the United States at less than fair value and alleged to be subsidized by the Government of China. Unless the Department of Commerce extends the time for initiation, the Commission must reach a preliminary determination in countervailing duty and antidumping duty investigations in 45 days, or in this case by November 20, 2017. The Commission's views must be transmitted to Commerce within five business days thereafter, or by November 28, 2017.

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint entitled Certain IoT Devices and Components Thereof (IoT, The Internet of Things (Iot)Web Applications Displayed on a Web Browser), DN 3263; the Commission is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint or complainant's filing pursuant to the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure.

The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of expedited reviews pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (``the Act'') to determine whether revocation of the antidumping duty orders on stainless steel butt-weld pipe fittings from Italy, Malaysia, and the Philippines would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time.

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint entitled Certain Wafer-Level Packaging Semiconductor Devices and Products Containing Same (Including Cellular Phones, Tablets, Laptops, and Notebooks) and Components Thereof, DN 3262; the Commission is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint or complainant's filing pursuant to the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure.

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint entitled Certain Insulated Beverage Containers, Components, Labels, and Packaging Materials Thereof, DN 3261; the Commission is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint or complainant's filing pursuant to the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure.

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint entitled Certain Gas Spring Nailer Products and Components Thereof, DN 3259; the Commission is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint or complainant's filing pursuant to the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure.

The Commission hereby gives notice that it has instituted reviews pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (``the Act''), as amended, to determine whether revocation of the antidumping duty orders on silicomanganese from China and Ukraine 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.

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. 10) terminating the investigation based on settlement.

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint entitled Certain LED Lighting Devices, LED Power Supplies, and Components Thereof, DN 3256; the Commission is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint or complainant's filing pursuant to the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure.

The Commission issues this notice to satisfy the Privacy Act's requirement to publish 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. The U.S. International Trade Commission (``Commission'') proposes to add the following four new systems of records: (1) Roster of Mediators. This system contains records of individuals selected as roster members to serve as potential mediators as part of the Commission's mediation program. Records in this system are used to identify potential mediators for participation in the Commission's mediation program. (2) Personnel Photograph Records. This system contains photographs of Commission personnel. Records in this system are used to enhance the security of the Commission's building, educate the public, assist Commission personnel in interfacing with customers and the public, and promote open and collaborative electronic communication with Commission personnel. (3) Employment Law Records. This system contains documents relating to employment law matters including adverse actions, grievances, unfair labor practice charges, civil actions against Commission employees in their official capacities, and employee claims. (4) Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act Records. This system contains correspondence and other documents relating to FOIA and Privacy Act requests and administrative appeals. The Commission proposes to revise the following thirteen existing systems of records: (1) Pay and Leave Records. This system contains payroll and personnel information. These records are used for the purposes of administering pay and leave, activity accounting, and budget preparation, and are used to prepare related reports to other Federal agencies. (2) Grievance Records. This system contains records of grievances filed by Commission employees under 5 CFR part 771, 5 U.S.C. 7121, or under negotiated grievance procedures. (3) Telephone Call Detail Records. This system contains records relating to the location of Commission telephones, the assignment of telephone numbers to employees, the use of Commission mobile devices, and the use of Commission telephones to place long-distance telephone calls or facsimile transmissions. (4) Security Access Records. This system contains records relating to the assignment and use of electronic security keys at the Commission and records identifying visitors to the Commission building. (5) Personnel Security Investigative Files. This system contains personnel security investigative records pertaining to current and former employees, applicants for employment including interns and volunteers, and contractors, subcontractors, and consultants. The records in this system are used to make national security, suitability, fitness, and HSPD-12 credentialing determinations; provide a current record of Commission employees with security clearance(s); and provide access cards and keys to Commission buildings and offices. (6) Library Circulation Records. Records in this system pertain to individuals with borrowing privileges, who have borrowed materials from the Main Library. Records are used to locate Main Library materials in circulation and to control and inventory borrowed materials. (7) Parking and Mass Transit Subsidy Records. Records in this system pertain to individuals who participate in the Commission mass transit and car pool subsidy programs. These records are used to allocate and control agency-subsidized parking spaces and mass transit subsidies, assist in creating car pools, and ensure that employees qualify for subsidized parking spaces or mass transit subsidies. (8) Congressional Correspondence Records. Records in this system pertain to Members of Congress and their constituents. These records are used to respond to Congressional inquiries and inform Congress about Commission activities. (9) System Access Records. This system contains information pertaining to a computer user's access to Commission computers and other information technology resources. It also includes records relating to name, address, country, telephone number, fax number, email address, employer type, agency or firm name, the computer's Internet protocol addresses, and account number gathered while accessing the Commission's internet and intranet Web sites. (10) Administrative Protective Order Breach and Related Records. The records in this system are used to determine whether a person has breached an administrative protective order and/or should be sanctioned. The records relate to a person's name, firm, address, the basis for the investigation, the Commission's determinations with respect to the facts of the investigation, and any sanctions or other actions taken in response to the agency's determinations. (11) Import and Export Records. This system contains records relating to an importer's, exporter's, or producer's name, organization, title or position, business role, address, telephone number, electronic mail address, Web site address, and Dun's number, as well as quantity and value information on imports and exports. Some contact information is for the homes of individuals. (12) Telecommuting Program Records. Records in this system pertain to individuals who participate in the Commission telecommuting program. These records are used to administer the program and may be used to monitor employee compliance with telecommuting procedures. (13) Emergency Notification Records. These records are maintained to notify and identify Commission employees or their designees under emergency conditions.

The United States International Trade Commission (``Commission'') proposes to amend provisions of its Rules of Practice and Procedure concerning the Privacy Act. The purpose of the proposed amendment is to delete certain exemptions that pertain only to systems of records that the Commission is removing and to add exemptions that pertain to a new system of records.

The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of the final phase of antidumping and countervailing duty investigation Nos. 701-TA-575 and 731-TA-1360-1361 (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 tool chests and cabinets from China and Vietnam, provided for in subheadings 7326.90.35, 7326.90.86, and 9403.20.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, imports from China preliminarily determined by the Department of Commerce to be subsidized. Determinations with respect to imports alleged to be sold at less-than-fair-value are pending.