[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 250 (Wednesday, December 31, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 68300]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-34034]


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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation No. 337-TA-398]


Certain Multiple Implement, Multi-Function Pocket Knives and 
Related Packaging and Promotional Material; Notice of Commission 
Determination Not To Review An Initial Determination Terminating the 
Investigation Based on Withdrawal of the Complaint

AGENCY: U.S. International Trade Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade 
Commission has determined not to review an initial determination (ID) 
terminating the above-captioned investigation on the basis of 
complainants' withdrawal of their complaint.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rhonda M. Hughes, Esq., Office of the 
General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, telephone 202-
205-3083.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission instituted this investigation 
on May 27, 1997, based on a complaint filed by Swiss Army Brands, Inc., 
Swiss Army Brand Ltd. (SAB), and Precise Imports Corporation d/b/a 
Precise International. Six firms were named as respondents, viz., Arrow 
Trading Co., Inc. of New York; International Branded Cutlery Inc. of 
New York; Ewins Hardware Pte. Ltd. of Singapore; Thomas Jewelers of 
Utah; China Light Industrial Products Import and Export Co. of China; 
and Sapp Brothers of Nebraska.
    On November 25, 1997, the presiding administrative law judge (ALJ) 
issued an ID (Order No. 10) granting complainants' motion to withdraw 
the complaint and terminate the investigation. On December 3, 1997, 
respondents filed a petition for review of the ID. On December 10, 
1997, complainants and the Commission investigative attorney filed 
responses to the petition for review.
    This action is taken under the authority of section 337 of the 
Tariff Act of 1930, 19 U.S.C. Sec. 1337, and Commission rule 210.42, 19 
CFR Sec. 210.42 (1997).
    Copies of the ALJ's ID and all other nonconfidential documents 
filed in connection with this investigation are or will be 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, S.W., Washington, DC 20436, telephone 202-205-2000. 
Hearing-impaired persons are advised that information on the matter can 
be obtained by contacting the Commission's TDD terminal on 202-205-
1810. General information concerning the Commission may also be 
obtained by accessing its Internet server (http://www.usitc.gov or 
ftp://ftp.usitc.gov).

    Issued: December 23, 1997.

    By order of the Commission.
Donna R. Koehnke,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 97-34034 Filed 12-30-97; 8:45 am]
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