[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 134 (Wednesday, July 13, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 45305-45306]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-16523]
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
[Investigation No. 337-TA-986]
Certain Diaper Disposal Systems and Components Thereof, Including
Diaper Refill Cassettes; Commission Determination Not To Review an
Initial Determination Terminating the Investigation Based on a
Withdrawal of the Complaint; 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. 9) issued by the presiding administrative law judge
(``ALJ'') on June 14, 2016, granting the complainants' unopposed motion
to terminate the investigation based on a withdrawal of the complaint.
This investigation is terminated.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Needham, Office of the General
Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 708-5468. 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 (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 this investigation
on February 29, 2016, based on a complaint filed by Edgewell Personal
Care Brands, LLC, of Chesterfield, Missouri, and International Refills
Company, Ltd., of Christ Church, Barbados (collectively,
``Complainants''). 81 FR 10277-78. The complaint alleges violations of
section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337
(``section 337''), in the importation into the United States, the sale
for importation, and the sale within the United States after
importation of certain diaper disposal systems and components thereof,
including diaper refill cassettes, by reason of infringement of certain
claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 6,974,029 and 8,899,420. Id. at 10277. The
Commission's notice of investigation named as respondents Munchkin,
Inc., of Van Nuys, California; Munchkin Baby Canada Ltd., of Brampton,
Ontario, Canada; and Lianyungang Brilliant Daily Products Co. Ltd., of
Lianyungang, China. Id. at 10278. The Office of Unfair Import
Investigations is not participating in this investigation. Id.
Complainants amended their complaint to add as respondents Lianyungang
Rainbow Daily Products Co., Ltd., of Lianyungang, China; and Munchkin
Asia Limited, of Hong Kong. Order No. 7 (Apr. 8, 2016), not reviewed
Notice (Apr. 22, 2016).
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On June 10, 2016, Complainants moved to terminate the investigation
based on their withdrawal of the complaint. No party responded to the
motion.
On June 14, 2016, the ALJ issued the subject ID, granting
Complainants' motion and terminating the investigation. No petitions
for review were filed.
The Commission has determined not to review the subject ID.
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: July 7, 2016.
Lisa R. Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2016-16523 Filed 7-12-16; 8:45 am]
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