[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 79 (Monday, April 24, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 21792-21793]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-10073]


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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation No. 332-414]


Competitive Assessment of the U.S. Large Civil Aircraft 
Aerostructures Industry

AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission.

ACTION: Institution of investigation and scheduling of public hearing.

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EFFECTIVE DATE: April 14, 2000.

SUMMARY: Following receipt of a request on March 13, 2000, from the 
Committee on Ways and Means of the U.S. House of Representatives, the 
Commission instituted investigation No. 332-414, Competitive Assessment 
of the U.S. Large Civil Aircraft Aerostructures Industry, 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. Peder Andersen (202-205-3388), 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). 
The media should contact Ms. Margaret O'Laughlin, Office of External 
Relations (202-205-1819). Hearing impaired individuals are advised that 
information on this matter can be obtained by contacting the TDD 
terminal on (202) 205-1810.
    Background: As requested by the Committee, the Commission, pursuant 
to section 332(g) of the Tariff Act of 1930, has instituted an 
investigation and will prepare a report examining the civil 
aerostructures industry (e.g., fuselage, wings, and landing gear) in 
its capacity as a major supplier to the large civil aircraft (LCA) 
industry. This study will not include nonstructural components such as 
avionics and engines. The Commission will examine the composition of 
the industry and recent trends, the process of new aerostructures 
development, the means and trends in government supports and other 
financial assistance, and the relative strengths and weaknesses of the 
aerostructures industries in the United States, Europe, Canada, and to 
the extent possible, Asia. The report will focus on the ability of the 
U.S. civil aerostructures industry and certain of its suppliers to 
compete over the short and long terms with those industries in Europe, 
Canada, and to the extent possible, Asia.
    Public Hearing: A public hearing in connection with the 
investigation will be held at the United States International Trade 
Commission Building, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC, beginning at 
9:30 a.m. on December 6, 2000. All persons will 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., November 22, 
2000. Any prehearing briefs (original and 14 copies) should be filed no 
later than 5:15 p.m., November 22, 2000; the deadline for filing post-
hearing briefs or statements is 5:15 p.m., December 20, 2000. In the 
event that, as of the close of business on November 22, 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 November 22, 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 concerning the matters to be addressed by the Commission in 
its report on this

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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 December 
20, 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).

    By order of the Commission.

    Issued: April 17, 2000.
Donna R. Koehnke,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 00-10073 Filed 4-21-00; 8:45 am]
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