[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 79 (Monday, April 24, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 21788-21789]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-10072]


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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation 332-413]


The Economic Impact of U.S. Sanctions With Respect to Cuba

AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission.

ACTION: Institution of investigation.

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EFFECTIVE DATE: April 14, 2000.

SUMMARY: Following receipt of a request on March 15, 2000, from the 
Committee on Ways and Means of the U.S. House of Representatives, the 
Commission instituted investigation No. 332-413, The Economic Impact of 
U.S. Sanctions with Respect to Cuba, a report to the Congress and the 
President under section 332(g) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 
1332(g)).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Information may be obtained from James 
Stamps (202-205-3227), Office of Economics, or Mr. Jonathan Coleman 
(202-205-3465), 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). Hearing impaired individuals are 
advised that information on this matter can be obtained by contacting 
the TDD terminal on (202) 205-1810.
    Background: The Committee on Ways and Means requested that the 
Commission's report include the following, to the extent data are 
available:
    1. an overview of U.S. sanctions with respect to Cuba;
    2. a description of the Cuban economy, Cuban trade and investment 
policies, and trade and investment trends; and
    3. an analysis of the historical impact of U.S. sanctions on both 
the U.S. and Cuban economies, especially on affected sectors, and to 
the extent possible, on U.S. exports, imports, employment, consumers, 
and investment.
    In addition, the Committee requested that the Commission provide an 
evaluation of the current impact on U.S.-Cuban bilateral trade, 
investment, employment, and consumers of the economic sanctions on 
trade and investment with Cuba, with particular attention to the 
effects on U.S. services, U.S. agriculture, and other sectors for which 
the impact is likely to be significant.
    The Committee on Ways and Means further requested that the 
Commission's report employ, as appropriate, a combination of 
quantitative and qualitative analyses.
    The Commission plans to submit its report, The Economic Impact of 
U.S. Sanctions with Respect to Cuba, by February 15, 2001.
    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 
September 19, 2000. 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., August 29, 2000. Any 
prehearing briefs (original and 14

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copies) should be filed not later than 5:15 p.m., September 12, 2000; 
the deadline for filing post-hearing briefs or statements is 5:15 p.m., 
September 28, 2000. In the event that, as of the close of business on 
August 29, 2000, 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 of the 
Commission (202-205-1806) after August 29, 2000, 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 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 
4, 2000. 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

    Cuba, sanctions, exports, imports.

    By order of the Commission.

    Issued: April 14, 2000.
Donna R. Koehnke,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 00-10072 Filed 4-21-00; 8:45 am]
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