[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 19 (Wednesday, January 29, 1997)]
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation No. 332-377]


Program To Maintain Investment Restrictions Database

AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission.

ACTION: Institution of investigation.

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EFFECTIVE DATE: January 22, 1997.

SUMMARY: Following receipt of a request on January 15, 1997, from the 
United States Trade Representative (USTR), the Commission instituted 
investigation No. 332-377, Program To Maintain Investment Restrictions 
Database, under section 332(g) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 
1332(g)).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Information specific to the 
investigation may be obtained from Mr. Richard Brown (202-205-3438) or 
Mr. Patrick Coleman (202-205-3459). For information on the legal 
aspects of this investigation, contact Mr. William Gearhart of the 
Commission's 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 (202-205-1810).

Background: As requested by the USTR in a letter dated January 8, 1997, 
the Commission, pursuant to section 332(g) of the Tariff Act of 1930, 
instituted an investigation for the purpose of developing a database 
that identifies and provides pertinent information regarding foreign 
investment restrictions. The USTR's letter stated that the database 
would assist USTR in assessing the value of commitments undertaken by 
other countries and reporting on the final outcome of negotiations 
currently underway to develop a multilateral agreement on investment 
(MAI) within the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development 
(OECD).
    The USTR requested that the Commission provide an initial listing 
of investment restrictions by January 31, 1997, and provide further 
iterations of the document as interagency input and the results of 
ongoing negotiations are incorporated. USTR indicated that all or part 
of the database may be classified as confidential.

    By order of the Commission.

    Issued: January 23, 1997.
Donna R. Koehnke,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 97-2180 Filed 1-28-97; 8:45 am]
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