83 FR 19574 - Certain Shielded Electrical Ribbon Cables and Products Containing the Same: Notice of a Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Terminating the Investigation Based on a Consent Order Stipulation and Proposed Consent Order; Issuance of Consent Order and Termination of the Investigation

INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 86 (May 3, 2018)

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review an initial determination (``ID'') (Order No. 20) of the presiding administrative law judge (``ALJ''), terminating the above-captioned investigation based on a consent order stipulation and proposed consent order. The Commission has issued the consent order and has also determined to terminate the investigation.

[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 86 (Thursday, May 3, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19574-19575]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2018-09339]


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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

Investigation No. 337-TA-1064


Certain Shielded Electrical Ribbon Cables and Products Containing 
the Same: Notice of a Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial 
Determination Terminating the Investigation Based on a Consent Order 
Stipulation and Proposed Consent Order; Issuance of Consent Order and 
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. 20) of the presiding administrative law judge 
(``ALJ''), terminating the above-captioned investigation based on a 
consent order stipulation and proposed consent order. The Commission 
has issued the consent order and has also determined to terminate the 
investigation.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Clint Gerdine, Esq., Office of the 
General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 708-2310. 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 at 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 on (202) 
205-1810.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission instituted this investigation 
on August 7, 2017, based on a complaint filed on behalf of 3M Company 
and 3M Innovative Properties Company, both of St. Paul, Minnesota. 82 
FR 36828-29. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of 
section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, by 
reason of infringement of U.S. Patent Nos. 8,933,333; 9,601,236; and 
9,627,106. The complaint further alleges that a domestic industry 
exists. The Commission's notice of investigation named the following as 
respondents: Amphenol Corporation and Amphenol Interconnect Products, 
both of Endicott, New York; Amphenol Assemble Technology (Xiamen) Co., 
Ltd. and Amphenol (Xiamen) High Speed Cable Co., all of Fujian, China; 
and Amphenol East Asia Limited (Taiwan) of Taoyuan County, Taiwan. The 
Office of Unfair Import Investigations (``OUII'') is also a party to 
the investigation.
    On March 22, 2018, complainants and respondents jointly moved to 
terminate the investigation with respect to all infringement 
allegations and respondents based on a consent order stipulation and 
proposed consent order. OUII supported the joint motion.

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    The ALJ issued the subject ID (Order No. 20) on April 3, 2018, 
granting the joint motion for termination. She found that the joint 
motion satisfied Commission Rule 210.21(c). The ALJ further found, 
pursuant to Commission rule 210.50(b)(2), that termination of this 
investigation is not contrary to the public interest. No petitions for 
review were filed.
    The Commission has determined not to review the ID, issued the 
consent order, and terminated the investigation.
    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 27, 2018.
Katherine Hiner,
Supervisory Attorney.
[FR Doc. 2018-09339 Filed 5-2-18; 8:45 am]
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