[Federal Register: January 16, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 11)]
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
[Investigation 332-435]
Tools, Dies, and Industrial Molds: Competitive Conditions in the
United States and Selected Foreign Markets
AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission.
ACTION: Institution of investigation and scheduling of public hearing.
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EFFECTIVE DATE: January 10, 2002.
SUMMARY: Following receipt of a request on December 21, 2001, from the
Committee on Ways and Means of the U.S. House of Representatives, the
Commission instituted investigation No. 332-435, Tools, Dies, and
Industrial Molds: Competitive Conditions in the United States and
Selected Foreign Markets, under section 332(g) of the Tariff Act of
1930 (19 U.S.C. 1332(g)).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Information specific to this
investigation may be obtained from Dennis Fravel, Project Leader (202-
205-3404; fravel@usitc.gov) or Harry Lenchitz, Deputy Project Leader
(202-205-2737; lenchitz@usitc.gov), Office of Industries, U.S.
International Trade Commission, Washington, DC, 20436. For information
on the legal aspects of this investigation, contact William Gearhart of
the Office of the General Counsel (202-205-3091; wgearhart@usitc.gov).
Hearing impaired individuals are advised that information on this
matter can be obtained by contacting the TDD terminal on (202) 205-
1810.
Background
As requested by the Committee, the Commission will provide
information, to the extent possible, for the most recent five-year
period regarding the following:
1. A profile of the U.S. tool, die, and industrial mold industries.
2. Changes in marketing and manufacturing processes, and trends in
U.S. production, consumption, and trade.
3. A global market overview and assessment of foreign markets and
significant foreign industries, including those in China, Taiwan,
Japan, Canada, Mexico, and European Union member countries.
4. A comparison of the strengths and weaknesses of U.S. and foreign
producers regarding factors of competition such as production costs,
labor costs, availability of skilled/experienced labor force, level of
technology in the design and manufacturing process, availability of
capital, transportation costs, pricing, product quality and after-sales
service, and government programs assisting these industries.
5. The principal challenges and potential implications for the
industries over the near term. As requested by the Committee, the
Commission plans to submit its report to the Committee by October 21,
2002.
Public Hearing
A public hearing in connection with the investigation will be held
at the U.S. International Trade Commission Building, 500 E Street SW.,
Washington, DC, beginning at 9:30 a.m. on May 21, 2002. All persons
shall have the right to appear, by counsel or in person, to present
information, and to be heard. Requests to appear at the public hearing
should be filed with the Secretary, United States International Trade
Commission, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20436, no later than 5:15
p.m., May 7, 2002. Any prehearing briefs (original and 14 copies)
should be filed not later than 5:15 p.m., May 9, 2002; the deadline for
filing post-hearing briefs or statements is 5:15 p.m., May 30, 2002. In
the event that, as of the close of business on May 7, 2002, no
witnesses are scheduled to appear at the hearing, the hearing will be
canceled. Any person interested in attending the hearing as an observer
or non-participant may call the Secretary to the Commission (202-205-
1806) after May 7, 2002, to determine whether the hearing will be held.
Written Submissions
In lieu of or in addition to participating in the hearing,
interested parties are invited to submit written statements (original
and 14 copies) concerning the matters to be addressed by the Commission
in its report on this investigation. Commercial or financial
information that a submitter desires the Commission to treat as
confidential must be submitted on separate sheets of paper, each
clearly marked ``Confidential Business Information'' at the top. All
submissions requesting confidential treatment must conform with the
requirements of Sec. 201.6 of the Commission's rules of practice and
procedure (19 CFR 201.6). All written submissions, except for
confidential business information, will be made available in the Office
of the Secretary to the Commission for inspection by interested
parties. To be assured of consideration by the Commission, written
statements relating to the Commission's report should be submitted to
the Commission at the earliest practical date and should be received no
later than the close of business on May 30, 2002. All submissions
should be addressed to the Secretary, United States International Trade
Commission, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20436. The Commission's
rules do not authorize filing submissions with the Secretary by
facsimile or electronic means.
Persons with mobility impairments who will need special assistance
in gaining access to the Commission should contact the Office of the
Secretary at 202-205-2000. General information concerning the
Commission may also be obtained by accessing its Internet server
(http://www.usitc.gov).
List of Subjects
Tools, dies, industrial molds, competitiveness, and imports.
Issued: January 11, 2002.
By order of the Commission.
Marilyn R. Abbott,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 02-1123 Filed 1-15-02; 8:45 am]
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