[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 11 (Wednesday, January 16, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Page 2237]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-1123]


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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation 332-435]


Tools, Dies, and Industrial Molds: Competitive Conditions in the 
United States and Selected Foreign Markets

AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission.

ACTION: Institution of investigation and scheduling of public hearing.

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EFFECTIVE DATE: January 10, 2002.
SUMMARY: Following receipt of a request on December 21, 2001, from the 
Committee on Ways and Means of the U.S. House of Representatives, the 
Commission instituted investigation No. 332-435, Tools, Dies, and 
Industrial Molds: Competitive Conditions in the United States and 
Selected Foreign Markets, under section 332(g) of the Tariff Act of 
1930 (19 U.S.C. 1332(g)).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Information specific to this 
investigation may be obtained from Dennis Fravel, Project Leader (202-
205-3404; [email protected]) or Harry Lenchitz, Deputy Project Leader 
(202-205-2737; [email protected]), 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; [email protected]). 
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 will provide 
information, to the extent possible, for the most recent five-year 
period regarding the following:
    1. A profile of the U.S. tool, die, and industrial mold industries.
    2. Changes in marketing and manufacturing processes, and trends in 
U.S. production, consumption, and trade.
    3. A global market overview and assessment of foreign markets and 
significant foreign industries, including those in China, Taiwan, 
Japan, Canada, Mexico, and European Union member countries.
    4. A comparison of the strengths and weaknesses of U.S. and foreign 
producers regarding factors of competition such as production costs, 
labor costs, availability of skilled/experienced labor force, level of 
technology in the design and manufacturing process, availability of 
capital, transportation costs, pricing, product quality and after-sales 
service, and government programs assisting these industries.
    5. The principal challenges and potential implications for the 
industries over the near term. As requested by the Committee, the 
Commission plans to submit its report to the Committee by October 21, 
2002.

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 May 21, 2002. 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., May 7, 2002. Any prehearing briefs (original and 14 copies) 
should be filed not later than 5:15 p.m., May 9, 2002; the deadline for 
filing post-hearing briefs or statements is 5:15 p.m., May 30, 2002. In 
the event that, as of the close of business on May 7, 2002, 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 to the Commission (202-205-
1806) after May 7, 2002, 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 Sec. 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 to 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 May 30, 2002. 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

    Tools, dies, industrial molds, competitiveness, and imports.

    Issued: January 11, 2002.

    By order of the Commission.
Marilyn R. Abbott,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 02-1123 Filed 1-15-02; 8:45 am]
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