[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 150 (Friday, August 3, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Pages 40720-40721]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-19372]


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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation No. 337-TA-443]


In the Matter of Certain Flooring Products; Notice of Commission 
Decision not to Review an Initial Determination Finding That 
Complainants Have Satisfied the Economic Prong of the Domestic Industry 
Requirement of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930

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 the presiding administrative 
law judge's (``ALJ's'') initial determination (``ID'') finding that 
complainants have satisfied the economic prong of the domestic industry 
requirement.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robin L. Turner, Esq., Office of the 
General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, 
SW., Washington, DC 20436, tel. (202) 205-3096. Hearing impaired 
persons are advised that information on this matter can be obtained by 
contacting the Commission's TDD terminal at (202) 205-1810. General 
information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing 
the Commission's internet server (http://www.usitc.gov). The public 
record for the this investigation may be viewed on the Commission's 
electronic docket (EDIS-ON-LINE) at http://www.usitc.gov/eol/public.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: The Commission instituted this investigation 
on December 29, 2000, based on a complaint filed on behalf of Alloc, 
Inc., Berry Finance N.V., and Valinge Aluminum AB. There are seven 
respondents: Unilin Decor N.V., BHK of America, Meister-Leisten Schulte 
GmbH, Roysol, Akzenta Paneele + Profile GmbH, Tarkett, Inc., and Pergo, 
Inc. Complainants allege violations of section 337 by reason of 
infringement of multiple claims of U.S. Letters Patent Nos. 5,860,267 
(`267 patent), 6,023,907 (`907 patent), and 6,182,410 (`410 patent).
    On May 11, 2001, complainants moved for summary determination on

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the economic prong of the domestic industry requirement under section 
337. The motion was not opposed by the Commission investigative 
attorney and certain respondents, but was opposed by other respondents. 
On July 10, 2001, the ALJ issued an ID (Order No. 26) granting the 
motion. No party petitioned for review of the ID.
    The authority for the Commission's action is contained in section 
337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 CFR 1337), and in section 
210.42(a) of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 
210.42(a)). 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, SW., Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 
205-2000.

    By Order of the Commission.

    Issued: July 30, 2001.
Donna R. Koehnke,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 01-19372 Filed 8-2-01; 8:45 am]
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