Notice2021-11621
Certain Lithium-Ion Battery Cells, Battery Modules, Battery Packs, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same; Commission Determination To Grant a Joint Motion To Terminate the Investigation on the Basis of a Settlement Agreement; Termination of the Investigation
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June 3, 2021
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International Trade Commission
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Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to grant a joint motion to terminate the above-captioned investigation based on a settlement agreement.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 105 (Thursday, June 3, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 29807-29808]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-11621]
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
[Investigation No. 337-TA-1181]
Certain Lithium-Ion Battery Cells, Battery Modules, Battery
Packs, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same; Commission
Determination To Grant a Joint Motion To Terminate the Investigation on
the Basis of a Settlement Agreement; 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 to grant a joint motion to terminate the
above-captioned investigation based on a settlement agreement.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ronald A. Traud, Esq., 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 may
be viewed on the Commission's electronic docket (EDIS) at <a href="https://edis.usitc.gov">https://edis.usitc.gov</a>. For help accessing EDIS, please email
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e1a4a5a8b2d2a9848d91a19492889582cf868e97"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="bafffef3e989f2dfd6cafacfc9d3ced994ddd5cc">[email protected]</span></a>. General information concerning the Commission may
also be obtained by accessing its internet server at <a href="https://www.usitc.gov">https://www.usitc.gov</a>. 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: On November 4, 2019, the Commission
instituted this investigation based on a complaint filed by LG Chem,
Ltd. of Seoul, Republic of Korea; LG Chem Michigan Inc. of Holland,
Michigan; and Toray Industries, Inc. of Tokyo, Japan. 84 FR 59415 (Nov.
4, 2019). The complaint, as supplemented, alleged violations of section
337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, due to the
importation into the United States, sale for importation, or sale in
the United States after importation of certain lithium-ion battery
cells, battery modules, battery packs, components thereof, and products
containing the same that
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purportedly infringe one or more claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 7,662,517;
7,638,241; 7,709,152; and 7,771,877. Id. The complaint also alleged the
existence of a domestic industry. Id. The notice of investigation names
SK Innovation Co., Ltd., of Seoul, Republic of Korea and SK Battery
America, Inc., of Atlanta, Georgia as respondents. Id. The Office of
Unfair Import Investigations was not named as a party. Id.
On March 31, 2021, the administrative law judge issued a final
initial determination, which found no violation of section 337 by the
respondents.
On May 25, 2021, pursuant to Commission Rule 210.21, paragraphs (a)
and (b) (19 CFR 210.21(a) and (b)), the parties filed a Joint Motion to
Terminate the Investigation on the Basis of a Settlement Agreement
(``the Motion''). The parties also filed confidential and public
versions of the settlement agreement.
The Commission has determined that the Motion complies with the
requirements of Commission Rule 210.21(b)(1) (19 CFR 210.21(b)(1)) and
that there are no extraordinary circumstances that would prevent the
requested termination. The Commission also finds that granting the
Motion would not be contrary to the public interest pursuant to
Commission Rule 210.50(b)(2) (19 CFR 210.50(b)(2)). Accordingly, the
Commission grants the Motion. The investigation is hereby terminated in
its entirety.
The Commission vote for this determination took place on May 27,
2021.
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: May 27, 2021.
Lisa Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2021-11621 Filed 6-2-21; 8:45 am]
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