[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 32 (Thursday, February 16, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Page 9049]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-3817]



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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation No. 337-TA-366]


Notice of Commission Determination To Take No Action Concerning 
the Presiding Administrative Law Judge's Withdrawal of an Initial 
Determination Designating the Investigation ``More Complicated''

AGENCY: International Trade Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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    In the matter of Certain Microsphere Adhesives, Process for 
Making Same, and Products Containing Same, Including Self-Stick 
Repositionable Notes.

SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade 
Commission has determined to take no action concerning a decision 
(Order No. 28) by the presiding administrative law judge (ALJ) in the 
above-captioned investigation which withdraws an earlier initial 
determination (ID) designating the investigation ``more complicated.'' 
Order No. 28 states that the investigation may be designated ``more 
complicated'' at a later date if it appears that the current March 8, 
1995, deadline for issuance of the ALJ's final ID cannot be met.

ADDRESSES: Copies of Order No. 28 and all other non-confidential 
documents filed in connection with this investigation are available for 
inspection during official business hours (8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.) in 
the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205-2000.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jean Jackson, Esq., Office of the 
General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, telephone 202-
205-3104. Hearing-impaired individuals are advised that information on 
this matter can be obtained by contacting the Commission's TDD terminal 
on 202-205-1810.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On January 10, 1995, the ALJ issued an ID 
(Order No. 26) which designated the investigation ``more complicated.'' 
The ID stated that the investigation's current schedule did not afford 
adequate time for the ALJ to read post-hearing briefs and write the 
final ID on violation. At the time that Order No. 26 was issued, the 
ALJ contemplated a supplemental evidentiary hearing on January 23, 
1995. That hearing was scheduled at the request of complainant 
Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Co. (3M) and was to focus on whether 
respondent Print-Inform GmbH & Co. infringed 3M's patent in issue. The 
ID also based its ``more complicated'' designation on the complex 
nature of the chemical processes at issue in the investigation.
    On January 17, 1995, complainant 3M moved for reconsideration and 
reversal of Order No. 26, stating that it no longer wished a 
supplemental hearing. 3M urged that the investigation not be designated 
``more complicated'' because of the short length of time remaining in 
the term of its patent at issue. 3M's motion was unopposed by any party 
and was supported by the Commission investigative attorney. On January 
20, 1995, the ALJ issued Order No. 28 which grants 3M's motion to the 
extent that it withdraws the ``more complicated'' designation. However, 
Order No. 28 states that the ALJ may designate the investigation ``more 
complicated'' at a later date if she encounters difficulty in 
completing the final ID by the current March 8, 1995, deadline.
    This action is taken under the authority of section 337 of the 
Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1337).

    Issued: February 10, 1995.

    By order of the Commission.
Donna R. Koehnke,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 95-3817 Filed 2-15-95; 8:45 am]
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