[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 249 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Page 82069]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-32714]
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
[Investigation No. 337-TA-727]
In the Matter of Certain Underground Cable and Pipe Locators;
Notice of Commission Decision Not To Review Initial Determinations
Terminating the Investigation Based on a Settlement Agreement
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 initial determinations
(``IDs'') (Order Nos. 5 and 6) terminating the investigation based on a
settlement agreement and withdrawal of the complaint as to one
respondent.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James A. Worth, Office of the General
Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205-3065. 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: This investigation was instituted on July
19, 2010, based upon a complaint filed on behalf of Radiodetection,
Ltd. of the United Kingdom (``Radiodetection'') on June 10, 2010. 75 FR
41890 (July 19, 2010). The complaint alleged violations of section 337
of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. Sec. 1337) in the importation
into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within
the United States after importation of certain underground cable and
pipe locators that infringe certain claims of U.S. Patent No.
6,268,731. The complaint named as respondents Vivax-Metrotech Corp. of
Santa Clara, California (``Vivax-Metrotech''); SebaKMT of Baunach,
Germany (``SebaKMT''); and Leidi Utility Supply Ltd. of Shanghai, China
(``Leidi Utility'').
On November 15, 2010, Complainant Radiodetection and Respondents
Vivax-Metrotech and SebaKMT filed a joint motion pursuant to 19 CFR
210.21(b) to terminate the investigation as to all respondents,
including Leidi Utility, based on a settlement agreement. On November
22, 2010, Radiodetection and Leidi Utility filed a joint motion
pursuant to 19 CFR 210.21(a) seeking to withdraw the complaint and
terminate the investigation with respect to Leidi Utility. On November
29, 2010, the Commission investigative attorney filed a response in
support of the motions to terminate. On December 1, 2010, the ALJ
issued Order Nos. 5 and 6, granting the motions. No petitions for
review were filed.
The Commission has determined not to review the subject ID. The
investigation is terminated in its entirety.
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 section
210.42(h) of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR
210.42(h)).
By order of the Commission.
Issued: December 22, 2010.
Marilyn R. Abbott,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2010-32714 Filed 12-28-10; 8:45 am]
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