[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 150 (Tuesday, August 5, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 46223-46224]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-19817]


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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation 332-455]


Solid and Hazardous Waste Services: An Overview of U.S. and 
Foreign Markets

AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission.

ACTION: Institution of investigation and scheduling of public hearing.

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EFFECTIVE DATE: July 29, 2003.
SUMMARY: Following receipt of a request on July 1, 2003 from the United 
States Trade Representative (USTR), the Commission instituted 
investigation No. 332-455, Solid and Hazardous Waste Services: An 
Examination of U.S. and 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 Jennifer Baumert, Project Leader 
(202-205-3450; [email protected]), or Richard Brown, Chief, Services 
and Investment Division (202-205-3438; [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 USTR, the Commission's report will, 
to the extent possible, (1) Provide an overview of foreign and domestic 
markets for solid and hazardous waste services; (2) examine trade and 
investment in solid and hazardous waste services markets, including 
barriers affecting such trade and investment, if any; and (3) if 
possible, discuss existing regulatory practices. USTR has requested 
that the Commission's study include examples from both developed- and 
developing-country markets. For the purpose of this study, solid and 
hazardous waste management services are defined to include the 
collection of solid and hazardous waste from households and industry; 
the treatment and disposal of solid and hazardous waste by various 
means; the collection, separation, and sorting of recyclable materials; 
waste compacting; waste reduction services; and incidental services.
    The USTR asked that the Commission furnish its report by April 1, 
2004, and

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that the Commission make the report available to the public in its 
entirety.
    The USTR letter also requests an investigation on remediation and 
nature and landscape protection services. In response, the Commission 
has instituted Investigation No. 332-454, Remediation and Nature and 
Landscape Protection Services: An Examination of U.S. and Foreign 
Markets, which is due to the USTR on October 1, 2004.
    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 
October 21, 2003. 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., October 7, 2003. Any 
prehearing briefs (original and 14 copies) should be filed not later 
than 5:15 p.m., October 9, 2003; the deadline for filing post-hearing 
briefs or statements is 5:15 p.m., November 5, 2003. In the event that, 
as of the close of business on October 7, 2003, 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 (202-205-1816) 
after October 7, 2003, for information concerning 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 to the Commission for 
inspection by interested parties. The Commission will not include any 
confidential business information in the report it sends to the USTR. 
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 November 5, 2003. 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, except to the extent permitted by 
section 201.8 of the Commission's Rules, as amended, 67 FR 68036 (Nov. 
8, 2002).
    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

    WTO, GATS, solid and hazardous waste services.

    Issued: July 30, 2003.

    By order of the Commission.
Marilyn R. Abbott,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 03-19817 Filed 8-4-03; 8:45 am]
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