Public Comments 2008-D024-R.Taylor

Dear Ms. Williams, I am writing in regard to the above referenced interim rule which allows acquiring articles containing para-aramid fibers from foreign countries. While I understand the need for Department of Defense to strengthen its ability to procure these materials, the fact that DuPont (the only U.S. Producer of para-aramid yarns [Kevlar]) is in the process of building a new plant in South Carolina, spending 500 million dollars and expected to be open by 2010, will be a huge boost to availability of these products manufactured in the United States of America. As a citizen and a businessman, I despair over more foreign imports when the jobs are so desperately needed in our own country. I would also like to point out that while the "DoD does not expect this rule to have a significant impact on substantial number of small entities... Because small entities normally are not involved iin the production of para-aramid fibers and yarns" , there are many small entities that are involved in the weaving and production of para-aramid fabrics. To EVER expand this ruling to include the import of woven fabric or finished products (such as IOTV) would be devastating to the textile industry, which has been steadily crumbling due to foreign imports already allowed into this country. In this time of such a great economic crisis, it just seems like the wrong move at the wrong time. Thank you for the opportunity to express this viewpoint for myself and my associates. Semper Fi. Respectfully, Randolph S. Taylor -- Randolph S. Taylor President Cyborg Textiles PO Box 672 Cologne NJ 08213 609.965.3331 (Phone) rtaylor@cyborgtextiles.com