[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 52 (Monday, March 18, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 16709-16710]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-06166]


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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation No. 337-TA-666 (Modification Proceeding)]


Certain Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp (``CCFL'') Inverter 
Circuits and Products Containing Same; Commission's Determination To 
Institute a Modification Proceeding; Modification of the September 25, 
2009 Consent Order; Termination of the Proceeding

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 to institute a modification proceeding, 
modify the Commission's September 25, 2009 Consent Order, and terminate 
the modification proceeding.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amanda S. Pitcher, Office of the 
General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205-2737. The public version of 
the complaint can be accessed on the Commission's electronic docket 
(EDIS) at http://edis.usitc.gov, and 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

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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: The Commission instituted the investigation 
on January 14, 2009, based on a complaint filed by O2 Micro 
International, Ltd. of the Cayman Islands and O2 Micro, Inc. of Santa 
Clara, California. 74 FR 2099. The complaint alleged violations of 
section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1337) in the 
importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the 
sale within the United States after importation of certain cold cathode 
fluorescent lamp inverter circuits and products containing the same by 
reason of infringement of various U.S. patents. The complaint named ten 
respondents, including LG Display Co., Ltd. and LG display America, 
Inc. (collectively ``LGD''). On September 25, 2009, the Commission 
terminated the investigation as to LGD based on a consent order. Notice 
of Commission Decision Not To Review an Initial Determination 
Terminating the Investigation with Respect to Respondents LG Display 
Co., Ltd. and LG Display America, Inc. Based on a Consent Order.
    On November 20, 2012, Respondents LGD filed a petition to modify 
the Commission's Consent Order based on allegations of changed 
circumstances. Specifically, LGD asked that paragraph 13 of the Consent 
Order, which contains a reporting requirement, be cancelled. On 
November 29, 2012, the Commission investigative attorney filed a 
response which did not oppose LGD's petition. Complainants did not file 
a response to LGD's petition.
    The Commission has determined on its own initiative, to institute a 
modification proceeding. Upon consider of these particular 
circumstances, the Commission has determined that it is appropriate to 
modify the September 25, 2009 Consent Order by deleting paragraph 13. 
The Commission also terminates the modification proceeding.
    The authority for the Commission's determination is contained in 
section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1337), and 
in section 210.76 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure 
(19 CFR 210.76).

     Issued: March 13, 2013.

    By order of the Commission.
Lisa R. Barton,
Acting Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2013-06166 Filed 3-15-13; 8:45 am]
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