[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 229 (Wednesday, November 28, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Page 59451]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-29588]


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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation 332-434]


U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement: Potential Economywide and 
Selected Sectoral Effects

AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission.

ACTION: Institution of investigation and invitation for written 
submissions.

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EFFECTIVE DATE: November 23, 2001.
SUMMARY: Following receipt of a request on November 13, 2001, from the 
United States Trade Representative (USTR), the Commission instituted 
investigation No. 332-434, U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement: Potential 
Economywide and Selected Sectoral Effects, under section 332(g) of the 
Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1332(g)).
    As requested by USTR, the Commission's report on the investigation 
will include:
     A concise description of the Chilean economy, patterns of 
trade with the United States and other major trade partners, and the 
tariff and investment relationship between the United States and Chile.
     A quantitative analysis of the likely trade and 
economywide economic impacts of a United States-Chile FTA by sector.
     A supplementary qualitative analysis of the impact of a 
U.S.-Chile FTA on product sectors to be identified by USTR.
     A discussion of potential trade and economic effects of 
the elimination of barriers to trade in services under a U.S.-Chile 
FTA.
    The Commission plans to submit its report on January 17, 2002. USTR 
indicated that portions of the report will be classified as 
``Confidential.''

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Information may be obtained from James 
Stamps, Project Leader, Office of Economics (202-205-3227) or, for 
industry-specific information, from Dennis Rapkins, Deputy Project 
Leader, Office of Industries, (202-205-3406), 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.
    Written Submissions: The Commission does not plan to hold a public 
hearing in connection with this investigation. However, 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 December 12, 2001. 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: Chile, tariffs, trade, imports, and exports.

    By order of the Commission.

    Issued: November 23, 2001.
Donna R. Koehnke,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 01-29588 Filed 11-27-01; 8:45 am]
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