[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 167 (Wednesday, August 29, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 49731]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-17085]


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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation No. 337-TA-604]


In the Matter of Certain Sucralose, Sweeteners Containing 
Sucralose, and Related Intermediate Compounds Thereof; Notice of 
Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination 
Granting the Motion of JK Sucralose To Intervene as Respondent

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 initial determination 
(``ID'') of the presiding administrative law judge (``ALJ''), granting 
the motion of JK Sucralose (``JK'') to intervene as respondent.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James A. Worth, Office of the General 
Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205-3065. Copies of non-
confidential 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. General information concerning the 
Commission may also be obtained by accessing its Internet server 
(http://www.usitc.gov). The public record for this investigation may be 
viewed on the Commission's electronic docket (EDIS) at http://edis.usitc.gov. Hearing-impaired persons are advised that information 
on this matter can be obtained by contacting the Commission's TDD 
terminal on (202) 205-1810.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This investigation was instituted on May 10, 
2007, based upon a complaint filed on behalf of Tate & Lyle Technology 
Ltd. of London, United Kingdom (``Tate & Lyle'') on April 6, 2007 and 
supplemented on April 13, 18, 23, and 25. 72 FR 26645 (May 10, 2007). 
The complaint alleged a violation of subsection (a)(1)(B) of section 
337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United 
States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States 
after importation of certain sucralose, sweeteners containing 
sucralose, and related intermediate compounds thereof by reason of 
infringement of various claims of United States Patent Nos. 5,470,969; 
5,034,551; 4,980,463; 5,498,709; and 7,049,435.
    JK moved to intervene as a respondent in the investigation. JK 
asserted before the ALJ that it is a manufacturer of sucralose with its 
principal place of business at No. 118 Renming East Road, Sheyang 
County, Jiangsu 224300, P.R. China. According to JK, two of the named 
respondents, Beijing Forbest Chemical Co., Ltd. and Forbest 
International USA L.L.C., are customers of sucralose manufactured by 
JK. JK asserted that the complainant seeks relief which could apply 
directly to JK, including relief specific to its customers and general 
relief prohibiting the importation of infringing sucralose. Tate & Lyle 
opposed this motion. The Commission investigative attorney agreed with 
JK.
    The ALJ granted the motion, finding that it was timely, that JK has 
neither requested, nor will require, an extension of the target date, 
that JK has an interest relating to the subject matter of the 
investigation, that JK's interests are not adequately represented by 
any of the named parties, that JK's motion will not prejudice any of 
the existing parties, and that there is good cause to grant JK's motion 
to intervene. No petitions for review of the subject ID have been 
filed.
    Having reviewed the relevant portions of the record, the Commission 
has determined not to review the subject ID. This action is taken under 
the authority of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 
U.S.C. 1337), and of Sec. Sec.  210.19 and 210.42(h)(3) of the 
Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 210.19, 
210.42(h)(3)).

    By order of the Commission.

    Issued: August 15, 2007.
Marilyn Abbott,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. E7-17085 Filed 8-28-07; 8:45 am]
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