[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 19, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Page 19607]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-9677]
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
[Investigation 332-361]
Global Competitiveness of U.S. Environmental Technology
Industries: Air Pollution Prevention and Control
AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission.
ACTION: Institution of investigation.
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EFFECTIVE DATE: April 13, 1995.
SUMMARY: In response to a request from the Senate Committee on Finance,
the Commission has instituted investigation No. 332-361, Global
Competitiveness of U.S. Environmental Technology Industries: Air
Pollution Prevention and Control, under section 332(g) of the Tariff
Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1332(g)).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Industry-specific information may be
obtained from Mr. David Ingersoll (202-205-2218) or Ms. Ann Shildneck
(202-205-3499), Office of Industries, U.S. International Trade
Commission, Washington, DC 20436. For information on the legal aspects
of this investigation contact Mr. William Gearhart of the Office of the
General Counsel (202-205-3091). Hearing impaired individuals are
advised that information on this matter can be obtained by contacting
the TDD terminal on (202) 205-1810.
Background
This is the second of two competitiveness studies requested by the
Committee on Finance in its letter of October 14, 1993. The report on
the first study, investigation No. 332-347, Global Competitiveness of
U.S. Environmental Technology Industries: Municipal & Industrial Water
and Wastewater was published on March 31, 1995. Notice of the first
investigation was published on November 24, 1993 (58 FR 62137). The
Commission expects to submit its second report to the Committee by
April 19, 1996.
In its report, the Commission will, as requested by the Committee,
seek to examine and report on factors relevant to the global
competitiveness of the environmental technology industry, including but
not limited to government policies such as export promotion and market
development, environmental regulation, technology transfer, technical
development assistance, economic development or other financial
assistance, and intellectual property protection.
Written Submissions
Interested parties are invited to submit written statements
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
section 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 of
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 October 31, 1995. All submissions should be addressed to
the Secretary, United States International Trade Commission, 500 E
Street SW., Washington, DC 20436.
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.
List of Subjects
Environmental protection, Environmental technology, Air pollution,
Pollution prevention, Pollution abatement, Pollution control, Export
promotion.
Issued: April 14, 1995.
By order of the Commission.
Donna R. Koehnke,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 95-9677 Filed 4-18-95; 8:45 am]
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