[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 28 (Monday, February 11, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 3244-3245]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-01729]
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
Notice of Revised Deadlines for Section 337 Complaints Pending
Before the U.S. International Trade Commission When Normal Operations
Were Suspended Due to a Lapse in Funding
AGENCY: U.S. International Trade Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that four complaints were pending
institution when the U.S. International Trade Commission suspended
normal operations due to a lapse in funding on December 22, 2018. The
Commission has determined to extend by 35 days the dates by which it
decides whether to institute investigations based on the four
complaints entitled Certain Pocket Lighters, DN 3355, and Certain
Pickup Truck Folding Bed Cover Systems and Components Thereof, DN 3356,
the dates for which are February 11, 2019, and February 19, 2019,
respectively. The Commission has determined to extend until February
28, 2019, its decisions whether to institute investigations based on
the complaints entitled Certain Dental and Orthodontic Scanners and
Software, DN 3357, and Certain Integrated Circuits and Products
Containing the Same, DN 3358.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lisa R. Barton, Secretary to the
Commission, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW,
Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205-2000. The public version of
the complaints can be accessed on the Commission's Electronic Document
Information System (EDIS) at https://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 information concerning the Commission may also be obtained
by accessing its internet server at United States International Trade
Commission (USITC) at https://www.usitc.gov . The public record for
these investigations may be viewed on the Commission's Electronic
Document Information System (EDIS) at https://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 has received a complaint
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and a submission pursuant to Sec. 210.8(b) of the Commission's Rules
of Practice and Procedure filed on behalf of BIC Corporation, on
December 6, 2018. The complaint, DN 3355, alleges 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 pocket lighters. The
complaint names as proposed respondents: Arrow Lighter, Inc. d/b/a MK
Lighter, Inc. of City of Industry, CA; Benxi Fenghe Lighter Co., Ltd.
of China; Excel Wholesale Distributors Inc. of College Point, NY; Milan
Import Export Company, LLC of San Diego, CA; Wellpine Company Limited
of Hong Kong; and Zhuoye Lighter Manufacturing Co, Ltd. of China. The
complainant requests that the Commission issue a general exclusion
order or alternatively a limited exclusion order, cease and desist
orders, and impose a bond during the 60-day review period pursuant to
19 U.S.C. 1337(j).
The Commission has received a complaint, a motion for temporary
relief, and a submission pursuant to Sec. 210.8(b) of the Commission's
Rules of Practice and Procedure filed on behalf of Extang Corporation
and Laurmark Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a BAK Industries on December 7,
2018. The complaint, DN 3356, alleges 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 pickup truck folding bed cover systems and
components thereof. The complaint names as proposed respondents:
Stehlen Automotive of Walnut, CA; SyneticUSA of Pico Rivera, CA;
Topline Autoparts, Inc. of Hacienda Heights, CA; Velocity Concepts Inc.
of Hacienda Heights, CA; JL Concepts Inc. of Walnut, CA; DT Trading
Inc. of Alhambra, CA; Wenzhou Kouvi Hardware Products Co., Ltd. of
China; Syppo Marketing, Inc. of City of Industry, CA; Apex Auto Parts
Mfg. Inc. of City of Industry, CA; Ningbo Huadian Cross Country
Automobile Accessories Co., Ltd. of China; and Sunwood Industries Co.,
Ltd. of China. The complainants request that the Commission grant
temporary relief in the form of temporary cease and desist orders
during the period of investigation. Complainants also request issuance
of a general exclusion order or, in the alternative, a limited
exclusion order, and cease and desist orders.
The Commission has received a complaint and a submission pursuant
to Sec. 210.8(b) of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure
filed on behalf of Align Technology, Inc., on December 10, 2018. The
complaint, DN 3357, alleges 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 dental and orthodontic scanners and software.
The complaint names as proposed respondents: 3Shape A/S of Denmark;
3Shape, Inc. of Warren, NJ; and 3Shape Trios A/S of Denmark. The
complainant requests that the Commission issue a limited exclusion
order, cease and desist orders, and impose a bond during the 60-day
review period pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 1337(j). On December 14, 2018, a
notice was published in the Federal Register soliciting comments on any
public interest issues raised by the complaint or Sec. 210.8(b)
filing. The Commission is issuing a notice providing updated
information now that operations have resumed following the lapse in
funding, including dates by which these comments should be filed.
The Commission has received a complaint and a submission pursuant
to Sec. 210.8(b) of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure
filed on behalf of Tela Innovations, Inc. on December 19, 2018. The
complaint, DN 3358, alleges 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 integrated circuits and products containing the
same. The complaint names as proposed respondents: Acer, Inc. of
Taiwan; Acer America Corporation of San Jose, CA; AsusTek Computer Inc.
of Taiwan; Asus Computer International of Fremont, CA; Intel
Corporation of Santa Clara, CA; Lenovo Group Ltd. of China; Lenovo
(United States) Inc. of Morrisville, NC; Micro-Star International Co.,
Ltd. of Taiwan; and MSI Computer Corp. of City of Industry, CA. The
complainant requests that the Commission issue a limited exclusion
order, cease and desist orders, and impose a bond during the 60-day
review period pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 1337(j). On December 27, 2018, a
notice was published in the Federal Register soliciting comments on any
public interest issues raised by the complaint or Sec. 210.8(b)
filing. The Commission is issuing a notice providing updated
information now that operations have resumed following the lapse in
funding, including dates by which these comments should be filed.
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.
201.10 and 210.10 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure
(19 CFR 201.10, 19 CFR 210.10).
By order of the Commission.
Issued: February 5, 2019.
Lisa Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2019-01729 Filed 2-8-19; 8:45 am]
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