Advice Concerning Possible Modifications to the U.S. Generalized System of Preferences, 2008 Review of Additions and Removals, 57650-57651 [E8-23321]

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DATES: The effective date of this boundary revision is October 3, 2008. mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Aug<31>2005 23:33 Oct 02, 2008 Jkt 217001 INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 332–500] Advice Concerning Possible Modifications to the U.S. Generalized System of Preferences, 2008 Review of Additions and Removals United States International Trade Commission. ACTION: Institution of investigation and scheduling of hearing. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Following receipt on September 24, 2008 of a request from the United States Trade Representative (USTR) under section 332(g) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1332 (g)), the Commission instituted investigation No. 332–500, Advice Concerning Possible Modifications to the U.S. Generalized System of Preferences, 2008 Review of Additions and Removals. DATES: October 14, 2008: Deadline for filing requests to appear at the public hearing. October 15, 2008: Deadline for filing pre-hearing briefs and statements. October 30, 2008: Public hearing. November 5, 2008: Deadline for filing post-hearing briefs and statements and other written submissions. December 19, 2008: Transmittal of report to USTR. ADDRESSES: All Commission offices, including the Commission’s hearing PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 rooms, are located in the United States International Trade Commission Building, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC. All written submissions, including requests to appear at the hearing, statements, and briefs, should be addressed to the Secretary, United States International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20436. The public record for this investigation may be viewed on the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS– ONLINE) at https://www.usitc.gov/ secretary/edis.htm. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Information may be obtained from Cynthia B. Foreso, Project Leader, Office of Industries (202–205–3348 or cynthia.foreso@usitc.gov) or Eric Land, Deputy Project Leader, Office of Industries (202–205–3349 or eric.land@usitc.gov). For more information on legal aspects of the investigation, contact William Gearhart of the Commission’s Office of the General Counsel (202–205–3091 or william.gearhart@usitc.gov). The media should contact Margaret O’Laughlin, Office of External Relations (202–205– 1819 or margaret.olaughlin@usitc.gov). Hearing-impaired individuals may obtain information on this matter by contacting the Commission’s TDD terminal at 202–205–1810. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its Internet server (https://www.usitc.gov). 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. Background: As requested by the USTR, in accordance with sections 503(a)(1)(A), 503(e), and 131(a) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2463(a)(1)(A), 19 U.S.C. 2463(e), and 19 U.S.C. 2151(a)), and pursuant to the authority of the President delegated to the United States Trade Representative by sections 4(c) and 8(c) and (d) of Executive Order 11846 of March 31, 1975, as amended, and pursuant to section 332(g) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1332(g)), the Commission will provide advice as to the probable economic effect on U.S. industries producing like or directly competitive articles and on consumers of the elimination of U.S. import duties for all beneficiary developing countries under the GSP program on articles provided for in HTS subheadings 0710.10.00, 0710.30.00, 0710.40.00, 0710.80.97.22, 0710.80.97.24, 0710.80.97.26, 2008.92.90.40, 2009.41.20, 2009.49.20, 3901.20.10, and 4412.39.50.30. Also, as requested by E:\FR\FM\03OCN1.SGM 03OCN1 mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 193 / Friday, October 3, 2008 / Notices USTR, pursuant to section 332(g) of the Tariff Act of 1930, the Commission will provide advice as to the probable economic effect on U.S. industries producing like or directly competitive articles and on consumers of the removal from eligibility for duty-free treatment under the GSP program of articles provided for in HTS subheadings 3907.60.00 from India, 3907.60.00 from Indonesia, and 3908.10.00 from Thailand. The Commission expects to provide its advice by December 19, 2008. The USTR indicated that those sections of the Commission’s report and related working papers that contain the Commission’s advice and model inputs and results will be classified as ‘‘confidential.’’ Public Hearing: A public hearing in connection with this investigation will be held beginning at 9:30 a.m. on October 30, 2008 at the United States International Trade Commission Building, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC. All persons 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 St., SW., Washington, DC 20436, not later than the close of business (5:15 p.m.) on October 14, 2008, in accordance with the requirements in the ‘‘Written Submissions’’ section below. Written Submissions: In lieu of or in addition to participating in the hearing, interested parties are invited to submit written statements or briefs concerning these investigations. All written submissions, including requests to appear at the hearing, statements, and briefs, should be addressed to the Secretary. Pre-hearing briefs and statements should be filed not later than 5:15 p.m., October 15, 2008; and posthearing briefs and statements and all other written submissions should be filed not later than 5:15 p.m., November 5, 2008. All written submissions must conform with the provisions of section 201.8 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 201.8). Section 201.8 of the rules requires that a signed original (or a copy designated as an original) and fourteen (14) copies of each document be filed. In the event that confidential treatment of the document is requested, at least four (4) additional copies must be filed, in which the confidential information must be deleted (see the following paragraph for further information regarding confidential business information). The Commission’s rules do not authorize filing submissions with the Secretary by facsimile or electronic VerDate Aug<31>2005 23:33 Oct 02, 2008 Jkt 217001 means, except to the extent permitted by section 201.8 of the rules (see Handbook for Electronic Filing Procedures, https:// www.usitc.gov/secretary/ fed_reg_notices/rules/documents/ handbook_on_electronic_filing.pdf ). Persons with questions regarding electronic filing should contact the Secretary (202–205–2000). Any submissions that contain confidential business information must also conform with the requirements of section 201.6 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 201.6). Section 201.6 of the rules requires that the cover of the document and the individual pages be clearly marked as to whether they are the ‘‘confidential’’ or ‘‘nonconfidential’’ version, and that the confidential business information be clearly identified by means of brackets. 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. The Commission may include some or all of the confidential business information submitted in the course of this investigation in the report it sends to the USTR. As requested by the USTR, the Commission will publish a public version of the report, which will exclude portions of the report that the USTR has classified as confidential as well as any confidential business information. By order of the Commission. Issued: September 29, 2008. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E8–23321 Filed 10–2–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation Nos.701–TA–451; 731–TA– 1126–1127 (Final)] In the Matter of: Lightweight Thermal Paper From China and Germany Notice of Commission Determination To Conduct a Portion of the Hearing In Camera U.S. International Trade Commission. ACTION: Closure of a portion of a Commission hearing. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Upon request of Papierfabrik August Koehler AG, Koehler America, Inc., Mitsubishi HiTec Paper Flensburg GmbH, Mitsubishi HiTec Paper Bielefeld GmbH, and Mitsubishi PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 57651 International Corp. (‘‘German Respondents’’), the Commission has determined to conduct a portion of its hearing in the above-captioned investigations scheduled for October 2, 2008, in camera. See Commission rules 207.24(d), 201.13(m) and 201.36(b)(4) (19 CFR 207.24(d), 201.13(m) and 201.36(b)(4)). The remainder of the hearing will be open to the public. The Commission has determined that the seven-day advance notice of the change to a meeting was not possible. See Commission rule 201.35(a), (c)(1) (19 CFR 201.35(a), (c)(1)). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marc A. Bernstein, Office of General Counsel, United States International Trade Commission, 202–205–3087. Hearing-impaired individuals are advised that information on this matter may be obtained by contacting the Commission’s TDD terminal on 202– 205–3105. The Commission believes that German Respondents have justified the need for a closed session to discuss pricing data, trade and financial data pertaining to the domestic industry, and business plans of domestic producers that contain business proprietary information (BPI). In making this decision, the Commission nevertheless reaffirms its belief that whenever possible its business should be conducted in public. The hearing will include the usual public presentations by parties supporting imposition of duties and respondents, with questions from the Commission. In addition, the hearing will include a ten-minute in camera session for a confidential presentation by German Respondents. This session will be followed by questions from the Commission relating to the BPI and a ten-minute in camera rebuttal presentation by parties supporting imposition of duties, if needed. Following the in camera session, the Commission will reopen the hearing to the public for the public rebuttal/closing statements. During the in camera session the room will be cleared of all persons except those who have been granted access to BPI under a Commission administrative protective order (APO) and are included on the Commission’s APO service list in this investigation. See 19 CFR 201.35(b). The time for the parties’ presentations and rebuttals in the in camera session will be taken from their respective overall time allotments for the hearing. All persons planning to attend the in camera portions of the hearing should SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\03OCN1.SGM 03OCN1

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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation No. 332-500]


Advice Concerning Possible Modifications to the U.S. Generalized 
System of Preferences, 2008 Review of Additions and Removals

AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission.

ACTION: Institution of investigation and scheduling of hearing.

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SUMMARY: Following receipt on September 24, 2008 of a request from the 
United States Trade Representative (USTR) under section 332(g) of the 
Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1332 (g)), the Commission instituted 
investigation No. 332-500, Advice Concerning Possible Modifications to 
the U.S. Generalized System of Preferences, 2008 Review of Additions 
and Removals.

DATES: 
    October 14, 2008: Deadline for filing requests to appear at the 
public hearing.
    October 15, 2008: Deadline for filing pre-hearing briefs and 
statements.
    October 30, 2008: Public hearing.
    November 5, 2008: Deadline for filing post-hearing briefs and 
statements and other written submissions.
    December 19, 2008: Transmittal of report to USTR.

ADDRESSES: All Commission offices, including the Commission's hearing 
rooms, are located in the United States International Trade Commission 
Building, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC. All written submissions, 
including requests to appear at the hearing, statements, and briefs, 
should be addressed to the Secretary, United States International Trade 
Commission, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20436. The public record 
for this investigation may be viewed on the Commission's electronic 
docket (EDIS-ONLINE) at https://www.usitc.gov/secretary/edis.htm.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Information may be obtained from 
Cynthia B. Foreso, Project Leader, Office of Industries (202-205-3348 
or cynthia.foreso@usitc.gov) or Eric Land, Deputy Project Leader, 
Office of Industries (202-205-3349 or eric.land@usitc.gov). For more 
information on legal aspects of the investigation, contact William 
Gearhart of the Commission's Office of the General Counsel (202-205-
3091 or william.gearhart@usitc.gov). The media should contact Margaret 
O'Laughlin, Office of External Relations (202-205-1819 or 
margaret.olaughlin@usitc.gov). Hearing-impaired individuals may obtain 
information on this matter by contacting the Commission's TDD terminal 
at 202-205-1810. General information concerning the Commission may also 
be obtained by accessing its Internet server (https://www.usitc.gov). 
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.
    Background: As requested by the USTR, in accordance with sections 
503(a)(1)(A), 503(e), and 131(a) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended 
(19 U.S.C. 2463(a)(1)(A), 19 U.S.C. 2463(e), and 19 U.S.C. 2151(a)), 
and pursuant to the authority of the President delegated to the United 
States Trade Representative by sections 4(c) and 8(c) and (d) of 
Executive Order 11846 of March 31, 1975, as amended, and pursuant to 
section 332(g) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1332(g)), the 
Commission will provide advice as to the probable economic effect on 
U.S. industries producing like or directly competitive articles and on 
consumers of the elimination of U.S. import duties for all beneficiary 
developing countries under the GSP program on articles provided for in 
HTS subheadings 0710.10.00, 0710.30.00, 0710.40.00, 0710.80.97.22, 
0710.80.97.24, 0710.80.97.26, 2008.92.90.40, 2009.41.20, 2009.49.20, 
3901.20.10, and 4412.39.50.30. Also, as requested by

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USTR, pursuant to section 332(g) of the Tariff Act of 1930, the 
Commission will provide advice as to the probable economic effect on 
U.S. industries producing like or directly competitive articles and on 
consumers of the removal from eligibility for duty-free treatment under 
the GSP program of articles provided for in HTS subheadings 3907.60.00 
from India, 3907.60.00 from Indonesia, and 3908.10.00 from Thailand. 
The Commission expects to provide its advice by December 19, 2008. The 
USTR indicated that those sections of the Commission's report and 
related working papers that contain the Commission's advice and model 
inputs and results will be classified as ``confidential.''
    Public Hearing: A public hearing in connection with this 
investigation will be held beginning at 9:30 a.m. on October 30, 2008 
at the United States International Trade Commission Building, 500 E 
Street SW., Washington, DC. All persons 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 St., SW., 
Washington, DC 20436, not later than the close of business (5:15 p.m.) 
on October 14, 2008, in accordance with the requirements in the 
``Written Submissions'' section below.
    Written Submissions: In lieu of or in addition to participating in 
the hearing, interested parties are invited to submit written 
statements or briefs concerning these investigations. All written 
submissions, including requests to appear at the hearing, statements, 
and briefs, should be addressed to the Secretary. Pre-hearing briefs 
and statements should be filed not later than 5:15 p.m., October 15, 
2008; and post-hearing briefs and statements and all other written 
submissions should be filed not later than 5:15 p.m., November 5, 2008. 
All written submissions must conform with the provisions of section 
201.8 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 
201.8). Section 201.8 of the rules requires that a signed original (or 
a copy designated as an original) and fourteen (14) copies of each 
document be filed. In the event that confidential treatment of the 
document is requested, at least four (4) additional copies must be 
filed, in which the confidential information must be deleted (see the 
following paragraph for further information regarding confidential 
business information). The Commission's rules do not authorize filing 
submissions with the Secretary by facsimile or electronic means, except 
to the extent permitted by section 201.8 of the rules (see Handbook for 
Electronic Filing Procedures, https://www.usitc.gov/secretary/fed_reg_
notices/rules/documents/handbook_on_electronic_filing.pdf ). Persons 
with questions regarding electronic filing should contact the Secretary 
(202-205-2000).
    Any submissions that contain confidential business information must 
also conform with the requirements of section 201.6 of the Commission's 
Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 201.6). Section 201.6 of the 
rules requires that the cover of the document and the individual pages 
be clearly marked as to whether they are the ``confidential'' or 
``nonconfidential'' version, and that the confidential business 
information be clearly identified by means of brackets. 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. The Commission may include some or 
all of the confidential business information submitted in the course of 
this investigation in the report it sends to the USTR.
    As requested by the USTR, the Commission will publish a public 
version of the report, which will exclude portions of the report that 
the USTR has classified as confidential as well as any confidential 
business information.

    By order of the Commission.

    Issued: September 29, 2008.
Marilyn R. Abbott,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. E8-23321 Filed 10-2-08; 8:45 am]
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