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death or later as part of a death rite or 

ceremony. 

Additional Requestors and Disposition 

Lineal descendants or representatives 

of any Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian 

organization not identified in this notice 

that wish to request transfer of control 

of these human remains and associated 

funerary objects should submit a written 

request with information in support of 

the request to Ryan Wheeler, Robert S. 

Peabody Institute of Archaeology, 

Phillips Academy, 180 Main Street, 

Andover, MA 01810, telephone (978) 

749–4490, email rwheeler@andover.edu, 

by June 23, 2022. After that date, if no 

additional requestors have come 

forward, transfer of control of the 

human remains and associated funerary 

objects to the Alabama-Quassarte Tribal 

Town; Kialegee Tribal Town; Poarch 

Band of Creek Indians [previously listed 

as Poarch Band of Creeks]; The 

Muscogee (Creek) Nation; and the 

Thlopthlocco Tribal Town (hereafter 

referred to as ‘‘The Tribes’’) may 

proceed. 

The Robert S. Peabody Institute of 

Archaeology is responsible for notifying 

The Tribes that this notice has been 

published. 

Dated: May 4, 2022. 

Melanie O’Brien, 

Manager, National NAGPRA Program. 

[FR Doc. 2022–11080 Filed 5–23–22; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4312–52–P 

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 

Bureau of Ocean Energy Management 

[OMB Control Number 1010–0006; Docket 

ID: BOEM–2017–0016] 

Agency Information Collection 

Activities; Leasing of Sulfur or Oil and 

Gas in the Outer Continental Shelf 

AGENCY: Bureau of Ocean Energy 

Management, Interior. 

ACTION: Notice of information collection; 

request for comment. 

SUMMARY: In accordance with the 

Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the 

Bureau of Ocean Energy Management 

(BOEM) is proposing to renew an 

information collection with revisions. 

DATES: Interested persons are invited to 

submit comments, which must be 

received by BOEM on or before July 25, 

2022. 

ADDRESSES: Send your comments on 

this information collection request (ICR) 

by mail to the BOEM Information 

Collection Clearance Officer, Anna 

Atkinson, Bureau of Ocean Energy 

Management, 45600 Woodland Road, 

Sterling, Virginia 20166; or by email to 

anna.atkinson@boem.gov. Please 

reference Office of Management and 

Budget (OMB) Control Number 1010– 

0006 in the subject line of your 

comments. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Anna Atkinson by email at 

anna.atkinson@boem.gov or by 

telephone at 703–787–1025. Individuals 

in the United States who are deaf, 

deafblind, hard of hearing, or have a 

speech disability may dial 711 (TTY, 

TDD, or TeleBraille) to access 

telecommunications relay services. 

Individuals outside of the United States 

should use the relay services offered 

within their country to make 

international calls to the point-ofcontact in the United States. You may 

also view the ICR and its related 

documents by searching the docket 

number BOEM–2017–0016 at http://

www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In 

accordance with the Paperwork 

Reduction Act of 1995, BOEM provides 

the general public and other Federal 

agencies with an opportunity to 

comment on new, proposed, revised, 

and continuing collections of 

information. This helps BOEM assess 

the impact of its information collection 

requirements and minimize the public’s 

reporting burden. It also helps the 

public understand BOEM’s information 

collection requirements and provide the 

requested data in the desired format. 

BOEM is soliciting comments on the 

proposed ICR described below. BOEM is 

especially interested in public 

comments addressing the following 

issues: (1) Is the collection necessary to 

the proper functions of BOEM; (2) what 

can BOEM do to ensure that this 

information is processed and used in a 

timely manner; (3) is the burden 

estimate accurate; (4) how might BOEM 

enhance the quality, utility, and clarity 

of the information to be collected; and 

(5) how might BOEM minimize the 

burden of this collection on the 

respondents, including minimizing the 

burden through the use of information 

technology? 

Comments submitted in response to 

this notice are a matter of public record. 

BOEM will include or summarize each 

comment in its ICR to OMB for approval 

of this information collection. You 

should be aware that your entire 

comment—including your address, 

phone number, email address, or other 

personally identifiable information 

included in your comment—may be 

made publicly available. You may 

request that BOEM withhold from 

disclosure your personally identifiable 

information. Your request must identify 

any information contained in your 

comment that, if released, would 

constitute a clearly unwarranted 

invasion of your personal privacy. You 

also must briefly describe any possible 

harmful consequences of disclosure of 

that information, such as 

embarrassment, injury, or other harm. 

While you can ask in your comment that 

your personally identifiable information 

be withheld from public disclosure, 

BOEM cannot guarantee that it will be 

able to do so under the law. 

BOEM protects proprietary 

information in accordance with the 

Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 

552), the Department of the Interior’s 

(DOI) implementing regulations (43 CFR 

part 2), and BOEM’s regulations at 30 

CFR parts 550 and 552 promulgated 

pursuant to the Outer Continental Shelf 

(OCS) Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1352(c)). 

Title of Collection: Leasing of Sulfur 

or Oil and Gas in the Outer Continental 

Shelf (30 CFR part 550, part 556, and 

part 560). 

Abstract: This ICR concerns the 

paperwork requirements in the 

regulations under 30 CFR part 550, part 

556, and part 560 and the related 

notices to lessees and operators (NTL). 

This ICR also concerns the use of forms 

to process bonds, transfer interest in 

leases, and file relinquishments. 

The OCS Lands Act, as amended (43 

U.S.C. 1331 et seq.), authorizes the 

Secretary of the Interior to prescribe 

rules and regulations to administer 

leasing of the OCS and all operations 

conducted under a lease. Operations on 

the OCS must preserve, protect, and 

develop oil and natural gas resources in 

a manner that is consistent with the 

need to make such resources available 

to meet the Nation’s energy needs; 

balance orderly energy resource 

development with protection of human, 

marine, and coastal environments; 

ensure the public a fair return on the 

resources of the OCS; and preserve and 

maintain free enterprise competition. 

Also, the Energy Policy and 

Conservation Act of 1975 prohibits 

certain lease bidding arrangements (42 

U.S.C. 6213(c)). 

OMB Control Number: 1010–0006. 

Form Number: 

• BOEM–0150, ‘‘Assignment of 

Record Title Interest in Federal OCS Oil 

and Gas Lease’’; 

• BOEM–0151, ‘‘Assignment of 

Operating Rights Interest in Federal 

OCS Oil and Gas Lease’’; 

• BOEM–0152, ‘‘Relinquishment of 

Federal OCS Oil and Gas Lease’’; 


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• BOEM–2028, ‘‘Outer Continental 

Shelf (OCS) Mineral Lessee’s or 

Operator’s Bond’’; 

• BOEM–2028A, ‘‘Outer Continental 

Shelf (OCS) Mineral Lessee’s or 

Operator’s Supplemental Bond’’; and 

• BOEM–2030, ‘‘Outer Continental 

Shelf (OCS) Pipeline Right-of-Way Grant 

Bond’’. 

Type of Review: Revision of a 

currently approved information 

collection. 

Respondents/Affected Public: Federal 

oil, gas, or sulfur lessees and operators. 

Total Estimated Number of Annual 

Responses: 21,826 responses. 

Total Estimated Number of Annual 

Burden Hours: 21,935 hours. 

Respondent’s Obligation: Mandatory 

or required to obtain or retain a benefit. 

Frequency of Collection: On occasion 

or annual. 

Total Estimated Annual Non-Hour 

Burden Cost: $766,053. 

Estimated Reporting and 

Recordkeeping Hour Burden: We expect 

the burden estimate for the renewal will 

be 21,935 hours with 21,826 responses, 

which reflects an increase of 2,881 

hours and 11,628 responses. One hour 

of the increase accounts for Alaska’s 

surety bond submission (30 CFR 

550.1011), which was not previously 

included in the annual burden hours. 

The remaining increase of 2,880 annual 

burden hours accounts for submissions 

of documents under 30 CFR 556.715 

and 556.808. Under the current 1010– 

0006, BOEM accounted for the burden 

hours to file the requisite fees but did 

not account for the burden hours to 

submit the requisite documents. 

The following table details the 

individual components and respective 

burden hour estimates of this ICR. 

BURDEN BREAKDOWN

30 CFR part 550, subpart J Reporting requirement * Hour burden Average number of 

annual responses 

Annual 

burden hours 

Non-hour cost burdens 

550.1011(a) ................................ Provide surety bond (Form BOEM–2030) and required information.Gulf of Mexico 0.25 ..

Pacific 3.5 .................

52 

3 

13 

11 

Alaska 1 .................... 1 1 

30 CFR 550, Subpart J, Total ............................................................................................................................................... 56 25 

30 CFR part 556, and NTLs Reporting requirement * Hour burden Average number of 

annual responses 

Annual 

burden hours 

Non-hour cost burdens 

Subpart A 

104(b) ........................................ Submit confidentiality agreement .................................................. 0.25 500 125 

106 ............................................. Cost recovery and service fees; confirmation receipt .................. Cost recovery and service fees and associated 

documentation are covered under individual 

requirements throughout part.** 

0 

107 ............................................. Submit required documentation electronically through BOEM-approved system; comply with filing specifications, as directed 

by notice in the Federal Register in accordance with 30 CFR 

560.500.

Burden covered in 30 CFR 560.500. 0 

107 ............................................. File seals, documents, statements, signatures, etc., to establish 

legal status of all future submissions (paper or electronic).

10 min. 400 67 

Subtotal .................................................................................................................................................................................. 900 192 

Subpart B 

201–204 ..................................... Submit nominations, suggestions, comments, and information in 

response to requests for information or comments, draft or 

proposed 5-year leasing program, etc., including information 

from States and local governments, Federal agencies, industry, and others.

Not considered an information collection (IC) 

as defined in 5 CFR 1320.3(h)(4). 

0 

202–204 ..................................... Submit nominations & specific information requested in draft 

proposed 5-year leasing program, from States and local governments.

4 69 276 

Subtotal .................................................................................................................................................................................. 69 276 

Subpart C 

301; 302 .................................... Submit response & specific information requested in requests 

for industry interest and calls for information and nominations, 

etc., on areas proposed for leasing; including information from 

States and local governments.

Not considered IC as defined in 5 CFR 

1320.3(h)(4). 

0 

302(d) ........................................ Request summary of interest (nonproprietary information) for 

calls for information and requests for interest, etc.

1 5 5 

305; 306 .................................... States or local governments submit comments, recommendations, other responses on size, timing, or location of proposed 

lease sale. Request extension; enter agreement.

4 25 100 

Subtotal .................................................................................................................................................................................. 30 105 


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30 CFR part 556, and NTLs Reporting requirement * Hour burden Average number of 

annual responses 

Annual 

burden hours 

Non-hour cost burdens 

Subpart D 

400–402; 405 ............................ Establish file for qualification; submit evidence and certification 

for lessee and bidder qualification. Provide updates; obtain 

BOEM approval & qualification number.

2 107 214 

403(c) ........................................ Request hearing on disqualification .............................................. Requirement not considered IC under 5 CFR 

1320.3(h)(9). 

0 

403; 404 .................................... Notify BOEM if you or your principals are excluded, disqualified, 

or convicted of a crime—Federal non-procurement debarment 

and suspension requirements; request exception; enter transaction.

1.5 50 75 

405 ............................................. Notify BOEM of all mergers, name changes, or change of business.Requirement not considered IC under 5 CFR 

1320.3(h)(1). 

0 

Subtotal .................................................................................................................................................................................. 157 289 

Subpart E 

500; 501 .................................... Submit bids, deposits, and required information, including GDIS 

& maps; in manner specified. Make data available to BOEM.

5 2,000 10,000 

500(e); 517 ................................ Request reconsideration of bid decision ....................................... Requirement not considered IC under 5 CFR 

1320.3(h)(9). 

0 

501(e) ........................................ Apply for reimbursement ............................................................... Burden covered in OMB Control Number 

1010–0048, 30 CFR 551. 

0 

511(b); 517 ................................ Submit appeal of listing on restricted joint bidders list; appeal 

bid decision.

Requirement not considered IC under 5 CFR 

1320.3(h)(9). 

0 

513; 514 .................................... File statement and detailed report of production. Make documents available to BOEM.2 100 200 

515 ............................................. Request exemption from bidding restrictions; submit appropriate 

information.

Requirement not considered IC under 5 CFR 

1320.3(h)(9). 

0 

516 ............................................. File agreement on determination of lessee following BOEM’s notice of tie bid.3.5 2 7 

520; 521; 600(c) ........................ Execute lease (includes submission of evidence of authorized 

agent, completion of steps leading to lease execution, and request adjusted effective date of lease); submit required data 

and rental.

1 852 852 

520(b) ........................................ Provide acceptable bond for payment of a deferred bonus ......... 0.25 1 1 

Subtotal .................................................................................................................................................................................. 2,955 11,060 

Subparts F, G, H 

700–716 ..................................... File application and required information for assignment or 

transfer of record title or any other lease interest (Form 

BOEM–0150) (includes sale, sublease, segregation exchange, transfer); request effective date and confidentiality; 

provide notifications.** 

1 1,414 1,414 

$198 fee × 1,414 forms = $279,972 

715(a); 808(a) ............................ File required instruments creating or transferring working interests, etc., for record purposes.** 1 2,369 2,369 

$29 fee × 2,369 filings = $68,701 

715(b); 808(b) ............................ Submit ‘‘non-required’’ documents, for record purposes that respondents want BOEM to file with the lease document. (Accepted on behalf of lessees as a service; BOEM does not require nor need them.) .25 11,518 2,880 

$29 fee × 11,518 filings = $334,022 

800–810 ..................................... File application and required information for assignment or 

transfer of operating interest (Form BOEM- 0151) (includes 

sale, sublease, segregation exchange, severance, transfer); 

request effective date; provide notifications.** 

1 421 421 

$198 fee × 421 forms = $83,358 

Subtotal .................................................................................................................................................................................. 15,722 7,084 


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30 CFR part 556, and NTLs Reporting requirement * Hour burden Average number of 

annual responses 

Annual 

burden hours 

Non-hour cost burdens 

$766,053 

Subpart I 

900(a)–(e); 901; 902; 903(a) ..... Submit form for OCS mineral lessee’s and operator’s bond 

(Form BOEM–2028); execute bond.

0.33 135 45 

900(c), (d), (f), (g); 901(c), (d), 

(f); 902(e).

Demonstrate financial worth and ability to carry out present and 

future financial obligations, request approval of another form 

of security, or request reduction in amount of supplemental 

bond required on BOEM-approved forms. Monitor and submit 

required information.

3.5 166 581 

900(e); 901; 902; 903(a) ........... Submit form for OCS mineral lessee’s and operator’s supplemental plugging & abandonment bond (Form BOEM–2028A); 

execute bond.

0.25 141 35 

900(f), (g) ................................... Submit authority for Regional Director to sell Treasury or alternate type of securities.2 12 24 

901 ............................................. Submit exploration plan, development and production plan, development operations coordination document.IC burden covered in separate approved 

collection for 1010–0151, 30 CFR part 550, 

subpart B. 

0 

901(f) ......................................... Submit oral/written comment on adjusted bond amount and information.Requirement not considered IC under 5 CFR 

1320.3(h)(9). 

0 

903(b) ........................................ Notify BOEM of any lapse in bond coverage and action filed alleging lessee, surety, or guarantor is insolvent or bankrupt.1 4 4 

904 ............................................. Provide plan and instructions to fund lease-specific abandonment account and related information; request approval to 

withdraw funds.

12 2 24 

905 ............................................. Provide third-party guarantee, indemnity agreement, financial 

and required information, related notices, reports, and annual 

update; notify BOEM if guarantor becomes unqualified.

19 46 874 

905(d)(3); 906 ............................ Provide notice of and request approval to terminate period of liability, cancel bond, or other security; provide required information.0.5 378 189 

907(c)(2) .................................... Provide information to demonstrate lease will be brought into 

compliance.

16 5 80 

Subtotal .................................................................................................................................................................................. 889 1,856 

Subpart K 

1101 ........................................... Request relinquishment (Form BOEM–0152) of lease; submit required information.1 247 247 

1102 ........................................... Request additional time to bring lease into compliance ............... 1 1 1 

1102(c) ...................................... Comment on cancellation ............................................................. Requirement not considered IC under 5 CFR 

1320.3(h)(9). 

0 

Subtotal .................................................................................................................................................................................. 248 248 

30 CFR 556 Total .................................................................................................................................................................. 9,452 18,230 

$766,053 Non-Hour Cost Burdens 

30 CFR part 560 Reporting requirement * Hour burden Average number of 

annual responses 

Annual 

burden hours 

560.224(a) ................................. Request BOEM to reconsider field assignment of a lease .......... Requirement not considered IC under 5 CFR 

1320.3(h)(9). 

0 

560.500 ...................................... Submit required documentation electronically through BOEM-approved system; comply with filing specifications, as directed 

by notice in the Federal Register (e.g., bonding info.) 

1 800 800 

30 CFR 560 Total .................................................................................................................................................................. 800 800 

Total Reporting for Collection ................................................................................................................................................ 21,826 21,935 

$766,053 Non-Hour Cost Burdens 

* In the future, BOEM may require electronic filing of certain submissions. 

** Cost recovery/service fees. 


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—For requests of approval for various operations or submission of plans or applications, the burdens are included with other OMB-approved collections: For BOEM, 

30 CFR part 550 (subpart A, Control Number 1010–0114; subpart B, Control Number 1010–0151); and for BSEE, 30 CFR part 250 (subpart A, Control Number 

1014–0022; subpart D, Control Number 1014–0018). 

—All submission for designation of operator (Form BOEM–1123) under 30 CFR parts 550, 556, and 560 are captured in OMB Control Number 1010–0114. 

An agency may not conduct or 

sponsor, and a person is not required to 

respond to, a collection of information 

unless it displays a valid OMB control 

number. 

The authority for this action is the 

Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 

U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). 

Peter Meffert, 

Acting Chief, Office of Regulations. 

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BILLING CODE 4310–MR–P 

INTERNATIONAL TRADE 

COMMISSION 

[Investigation No. 337–TA–1194 (Advisory 

Opinion Proceeding)] 

Certain High-Density Fiber Optic 

Equipment and Components Thereof; 

Institution of an Advisory Opinion 

Proceeding 

AGENCY: U.S. International Trade 

Commission. 

ACTION: Notice. 

SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that 

the U.S. International Trade 

Commission has determined to institute 

an advisory opinion proceeding as 

requested by Panduit Corporation 

(‘‘Panduit’’). The Commission has also 

determined to refer this matter to the 

Chief Administrative Law Judge 

(‘‘CALJ’’) for assignment to an 

administrative law judge (‘‘ALJ’’) for 

appropriate proceedings and an initial 

advisory opinion (‘‘IAO’’). The IAO is to 

be issued at the earliest practicable time, 

preferably within 120 days from the 

date of institution, but no later than 7 

months after institution. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Cathy Chen, Office of the General 

Counsel, U.S. International Trade 

Commission, 500 E Street SW, 

Washington, DC 20436, telephone 202– 

205–2392. Copies of non-confidential 

documents filed in connection with this 

investigation may be viewed on the 

Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) 

at https://edis.usitc.gov. For help 

accessing EDIS, please email 

EDIS3Help@usitc.gov. General 

information concerning the Commission 

may also be obtained by accessing its 

internet server at https://www.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 the underlying 

investigation on March 24, 2020, based 

on a complaint filed on behalf of 

Corning Optical Communications LLC 

(‘‘Corning’’) of Charlotte, North 

Carolina. 85 FR 16653–54 (Mar. 24, 

2020). The complaint, as supplemented, 

alleged violations of section 337 in the 

importation into the United States, the 

sale for importation, or the sale within 

the United States after importation of 

certain high-density fiber optic 

equipment and components thereof by 

reason of infringement of certain claims 

of U.S. Patent Nos. 9,020,320 (the ‘‘ ’320 

patent’’), 10,444,456 (the ‘‘ ’456 patent’’), 

10,120,153 (the ‘‘ ’153 patent’’), 

8,712,206 (the ‘‘ ’206 patent’’), and 

10,094,996 (‘‘the ’996 patent’’). Id. The 

’996 patent was subsequently 

terminated from the investigation. See 

Order No. 11 (July 29, 2020), 

unreviewed by Comm’n Notice (Aug. 13, 

2020). The Commission’s notice of 

investigation named thirteen 

respondents including, among others, 

Panduit of Tinley, Illinois; FS.com Inc. 

(‘‘FS’’) of New Castle, Delaware; Leviton 

Manufacturing Co., Inc. (‘‘Leviton’’) of 

Melville, New York; Panduit of Tinley, 

Illinois; and The LAN Wirewerks 

Research Laboratories Inc. d/b/a 

Wirewerks of Quebec, Canada; and The 

Siemon Company (‘‘Siemon’’) of 

Watertown, Connecticut (collectively, 

‘‘Respondents’’). See Comm’n Op. at 

3–5 (Aug. 23, 2021). The remaining 

respondents were either found in 

default pursuant to Commission Rule 

210.16, or terminated from the 

investigation based on withdrawal of 

the allegations in the complaint or a 

settlement agreement. Id. The notice of 

investigation also named the Office of 

Unfair Import Investigations (‘‘OUII’’) as 

a party. Id. at 4. 

On March 23, 2021, the ALJ issued a 

final initial determination (‘‘ID’’) finding 

a violation of section 337 with respect 

to claims 1 and 3 of the ’320 patent; 

claims 11, 12, 14–16, 19, 21, 27, and 28 

of the ’456 patent; claims 9, 16, 23, and 

26 of the ’153 patent; and claims 22 and 

23 of the ’206 patent (collectively, 

‘‘Asserted Patents’’). 

On May 24, 2021, the Commission 

determined to review the final ID in 

part. 86 FR 28890–93 (May 28, 2021). 

On August 3, 2021, the Commission 

determined that Corning established a 

violation of section 337 with respect to 

claims 1 and 3 of the ’320 patent; claims 

11, 12, 14–16, 19, 21, 27, and 28 of the 

’456 patent; claims 9, 16, 23, and 26 of 

the ’153 patent; and claims 22 and 23 of 

the ’206 patent. 86 FR 43564–66 (Aug. 

9, 2021). Among other findings, the 

Commission affirmed with 

modifications the ID’s finding that 

Panduit induced infringement of the 

asserted claims of the ’320, ’456, and 

’153 patents but not the ’206 patent. As 

a remedy, the Commission determined 

to issue a general exclusion order 

(‘‘GEO’’) and cease and desist orders 

(‘‘CDOs’’), including one directed to 

Panduit. 

On November 24, 2021, Corning filed 

a complaint requesting that the 

Commission institute an enforcement 

proceeding under Commission Rule 

210.75 to investigate alleged violations 

of the GEO and CDO by Panduit. On 

December 28, 2021, the Commission 

determined to institute an enforcement 

proceeding to determine whether 

violations of the GEO and CDO have 

occurred and to determine what, if any, 

enforcement measures are appropriate. 

Panduit and OUII were named as 

parties. The Commission referred the 

enforcement proceeding to the Chief 

ALJ for designation of a presiding ALJ 

to conduct any necessary proceedings, 

issue an Enforcement Initial 

Determination, and make a 

recommendation on appropriate 

enforcement measures, if any. 

On November 29, 2021, Panduit, 

Siemon, and FS filed a notice of appeal 

with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 

Federal Circuit seeking review of the 

Commission’s determination. The 

appeal (Docket No. 2022–1228) was 

docketed on December 7, 2021. 

On April 18, 2022, Panduit filed the 

subject request for an advisory opinion 

that three new fiber optic equipment 

designs that it developed do not infringe 

any asserted claims of the Asserted 

Patents and are therefore not covered by 

the GEO and CDO issued in this 

investigation. Panduit’s new designs 

include: (1) A patch panel design with 

a density of 192 fiber optic connections 

in a 1U space; (2) a patch panel design 

with a density of 144 fiber optic 

connections in a 1U space; and (3) a 

new enclosure design with a density of 

192 fiber optic connections in a 1U 

space (collectively, ‘‘New Designs’’). On 

April 28, 2022, Corning and OUII filed 

responses to Panduit’s request. 

Having reviewed Panduit’s request 

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