Starter Motors and Alternators: ITC Considers 337 LEO & C/D Orders, Etc.
The International Trade Commission is considering the issuance of a limited exclusion order and/or cease and desist order directed against American Automotive Parts, Inc. (AAP), in light of a January 14, 2012, finding that AAP is in default1 in the ITC’s section 337 proceedings for certain starter motors and alternators (337-TA-755).
ITC Seeks Comments on Potential Remedy, Bonding and the Public Interest
The ITC requests comments that address the form of remedy, if any, that should be ordered against AAP, as well as bonding issues and impact of any potential remedy on the public interest. Written submissions are due by March 2, 2012. Reply submissions must be filed no later than the close of business on March 9, 2012.
If ITC orders some form of remedy, the President has 60 days to approve or disapprove the Commission’s action. During this period, the subject articles would be entitled to enter the U.S. under bond, in an amount determined by the Commission and prescribed by the ITC.
ITC contact: Jean H. Jackson (202) 205-3104
1According to ITC, limited relief may be ordered against a respondent found in default, unless after consideration of the public interest factors, it finds that such relief should not issue.
(See ITT’s Online Archives 11211348 for BP summary on the institution of the investigation.)