[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 115 (Monday, June 15, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 36236-36237]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-12833]


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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation No. 337-TA-1198]


Certain Spa Pumps, Jet Pump Housings, Pedicure Spas, Components 
Thereof, and Products Containing the Same; Commission Determination Not 
To Review an Initial Determination Granting an Unopposed Motion To 
Terminate the Investigation; Termination of the 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 has determined not to review an initial determination 
(``ID'') (Order No. 5) of the presiding administrative law judge 
(``ALJ'') granting an unopposed motion to terminate the investigation 
based on withdrawal of the complaint.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amanda Pitcher Fisherow, Esq., Office 
of the General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E 
Street SW, Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205-2737. Copies of 
non-confidential documents filed in connection with this investigation 
may be viewed on the Commission's electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. For help accessing EDIS, please email 
[email protected]. General information concerning the Commission may 
also be obtained by accessing its internet server at https://www.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 this investigation 
on May 11, 2020, based on a complaint filed by Luraco Health & Beauty, 
LLC of Arlington, Texas (``Complainant''). 85 FR 27762 (May 11, 2020). 
The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of 
the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, based upon the 
importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the 
sale within the United States after importation of certain spa pumps, 
jet pump housings, pedicure spas, components thereof, and products 
containing same by reason of infringement of certain claims in U.S. 
Patent No. 9,926,933; U.S. Patent No. D622,736; U.S. Patent No. 
D751,723; and U.S. Patent No. 10,451,071. The complaint, as amended, 
further alleges that a domestic industry exists. The

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notice of investigation named as respondents GTP International Corp. of 
Dallas, Texas; Lac Long U.S., Inc. of Westminster, California; Lac Long 
Co. Ltd. of Long An, Vietnam; and Alfalfa Nail Supply, Inc., Baton 
Rouge, Louisiana. Id. The Office of Unfair Import Investigations was 
also named as a party to the investigation. Id.
    On May 19, 2020, Complainant moved to withdraw the complaint and to 
stay the procedural schedule. No one filed a response to the motion.
    On May 22, 2020, the presiding ALJ issued Order No. 5, terminating 
the investigation based on withdrawal of the complaint. The ALJ notes 
that the motion is granted, inter alia, because granting the motion is 
in the public interest. No petitions for review were filed.
    The Commission has determined not to review the subject ID. This 
investigation is terminated.
    The Commission vote for this determination took place on June 9, 
2020.
    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).
    While temporary remote operating procedures are in place in 
response to COVID-19, the Office of the Secretary is not able to serve 
parties that have not retained counsel or otherwise provided a point of 
contact for electronic service. Accordingly, pursuant to Commission 
Rule Sec. Sec.  201.16(a) and 210.7(a)(1) (19 CFR 201.16(a), 
210.7(a)(1)), the Commission orders that the Complainant(s) complete 
service for any party/parties without a method of electronic service 
noted on the attached Certificate of Service and shall file proof of 
service on the Electronic Document Information System (EDIS).

    By order of the Commission.
    Issued: June 9, 2020.
Lisa Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2020-12833 Filed 6-12-20; 8:45 am]
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