[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 150 (Tuesday, August 5, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 46222-46223]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-19818]


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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation 332-454]


Remediation and Nature and Landscape Protection 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 22, 2003.
SUMMARY: Following receipt of a request on July 1, 2003 from the United 
States Trade Representative (USTR), the Commission instituted 
Investigation No. 332-454, Remediation and Nature and Landscape 
Protection 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 
(202-502-3450; [email protected]), or Richard Brown, Chief, Services 
and Investment Division

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(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 remediation and nature and landscape protection services; 
(2) examine trade and investment in remediation and nature and 
landscape protection 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. As requested by USTR, the range of services to be investigated 
in this study will be determined upon further consultation between USTR 
and ITC staff. The USTR asked that the Commission furnish its report by 
October 1, 2004, and that the Commission make the report available to 
the public in its entirety.
    The USTR letter also requests an investigation on solid and 
hazardous waste services. In response, the Commission has instituted 
Investigation No. 332-455, Solid and Hazardous Waste Services: An 
Examination of U.S. and Foreign Markets, which is due to the USTR on 
April 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 
March 17, 2004. 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., March 3, 2004. Any prehearing briefs 
(original and 14 copies) should be filed not later than 5:15 p.m., 
March 5, 2004; the deadline for filing post-hearing briefs or 
statements is 5:15 p.m., March 31, 2004. In the event that, as of the 
close of business on March 3, 2004, 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 March 3, 
2004, 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 March 31, 2004. 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 201.8 
of the Commission's Rules (19 CFR 201.18) (see Handbook for Electronic 
Filing Procedures, ftp://ftp.usitc.gov/pub/reports/electronic_filing_handbood.pdf).
    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, remediation and nature and landscape protection 
services.

    Issued: July 30, 2003.

    By order of the Commission.
Marilyn R. Abbott,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 03-19818 Filed 8-4-03; 8:45 am]
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