[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 84 (Wednesday, May 1, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Page 18576]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-08768]


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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation No. 337-TA-1146]


Certain Taurine (2-Aminoethanesulfonic Acid), Methods of 
Production and Processes for Making the Same, and Products Containing 
the Same; Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial 
Determination Terminating the Investigation in Its Entirety; 
Termination of Investigation

AGENCY: U.S. International Trade Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade 
Commission (``Commission'') has determined not to review an April 10, 
2019 initial determination (``ID'') (Order No. 8) terminating this 
investigation in its entirety based on the withdrawal of the complaint. 
The investigation is terminated.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ron Traud, Office of the General 
Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205-3427. 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 (https://www.usitc.gov). The public record for this investigation may be viewed 
on the Commission's electronic docket (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 at 202-205-
1810.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On March 6, 2019, the Commission instituted 
this investigation under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as 
amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337 (``section 337''), based on a complaint filed 
on behalf of Vitaworks IP, LLC of North Brunswick, New Jersey; 
Vitaworks, LLC of North Brunswick, New Jersey; and Dr. Songzhou Hu of 
North Brunswick, New Jersey (collectively, ``Vitaworks''). 84 FR 81110 
(Mar. 6, 2019). The complaint alleges a violation of section 337 by 
reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 9,573,890; 
9,745,258; and 10,040,755. Id. The Commission's notice of investigation 
named twenty-seven respondents. Id. The Office of Unfair Import 
Investigations (OUII) is also a party in this investigation. Id.
    On April 1, 2019, Vitaworks filed an unopposed motion pursuant to 
Commission Rule 210.21(a) seeking to terminate this investigation in 
its entirety based on the withdrawal of the complaint. On April 8, 
2019, the respondents filed a response indicating that they do not 
oppose the motion and OUII filed a response supporting the motion.
    On April 10, 2019, the presiding ALJ issued Order No. 8, the 
subject ID, which grants the motion. The ID finds that the motion 
complies with Commission Rule 210.21(a). The ID additionally finds that 
no extraordinary circumstances exist that would prevent termination of 
the investigation and that terminating the investigation is in the 
public interest. No petitions for review of the ID were filed.
    The Commission has determined not to review the ID. This 
investigation is terminated.
    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 part 210 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 
part 210).

    By order of the Commission.

    Issued: April 25, 2019.
Lisa Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2019-08768 Filed 4-30-19; 8:45 am]
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