[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 123 (Monday, June 26, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 39426-39427]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-16097]


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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation 332-418]


Economic Impact on the United States of a U.S.-Jordan Free Trade 
Agreement

AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission.

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ACTION: Institution of investigation and Notice of opportunity to 
submit comments.

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EFFECTIVE DATE: June 19, 2000.
SUMMARY: Following receipt of a request on June 14, 2000, from the 
United States Trade Representative (USTR), pursuant to authority under 
section 332(g) of the Tariff Act of 1930, the Commission instituted 
investigation No. 332-418, Economic Impact on the United States of a 
U.S.-Jordan Free Trade Agreement.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Victoria Chomo (202-205-3125), Office 
of Economics, or William Gearhart of the Office of the General Counsel 
(202-205-3091) for information on the legal aspects of this 
investigation. Hearing impaired individuals are advised that 
information on this matter can be obtained by contacting the TDD 
terminal on (202) 205-1810.

Background

    The USTR requested that the Commission's report include the 
following:
     An overview of the Jordanian economy;
     Data on Jordan's patterns of trade with the United States 
and its other major trade partners;
     A description of the tariff and investment relationship 
between the United States and Jordan; and
     An analysis of any sector where there are significant 
economic impacts from a U.S.-Jordan FTA.
    The Commission plans to submit its report, Economic Impact on the 
United States of a U.S.-Jordan Free Trade Agreement, July 31, 2000. 
USTR indicated that the report will be classified as confidential.

Written Submissions

    The Commission does not plan to hold a public hearing in connection 
with this investigation. However, interested persons are invited to 
submit written statements concerning matters to be addressed in the 
report. Commercial or financial information that a person desires the 
Commission to treat as confidential must be submitted on separate 
sheets of paper, each clearly marked ``Confidential Business 
Information'' at the top. The Commission's Rules do not authorize 
filing of submissions with the Secretary by facsimile or electronic 
means. All written submissions must conform with the provisions of 
section 201.8 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 
CFR 201.8). All submissions requesting confidential treatment must 
conform with the requirements of Section 201.6 of the Commission's 
Rules (19 CFR 201.6). All written statements, except for confidential 
business information will be made available for inspection by 
interested persons in the Office of the Secretary to the Commission. To 
be assured of consideration, written statements relating to the 
Commission's report should be submitted at the earliest possible date 
and should be received not later than July 7, 2000. All submissions 
should be addressed to the Secretary, United States International Trade 
Commission, 500 E Street, SW, Washington D.C. 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. General information concerning the 
Commission may also be obtained by accessing its Internet server 
(http://www.usitc.gov).

    Issued: June 20, 2000.

    By order of the Commission.
Donna R. Koehnke,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 00-16097 Filed 6-23-00; 8:45 am]
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