[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 170 (Thursday, September 2, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 53735-53736]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-19998]


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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation No. 332-463]


Logistic Services: An Overview of the Global Market and Potential 
Effects of Removing Trade Impediments

AGENCY: International Trade Commission.

ACTION: Institution of investigation and scheduling of public hearing.

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EFFECTIVE DATE: August 27, 2004.

SUMMARY: Following receipt of a request on August 6, 2004 from the 
United States Trade Representative (USTR), the Commission instituted 
investigation No. 332-463, Logistic Services: An Overview of the Global 
Market and Potential Effects of Removing Trade Impediments, 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 Michael Nunes, Project Leader (202-
205-3462; [email protected]), Amanda Horan, Deputy Project 
Leader, (202-205-3459; [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. Media should contact Peg 
O'Laughlin, Public Affairs Officer (202-205-1819; 
[email protected]). 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.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Background: In his request letter, the USTR noted that the 
globalization of manufacturing and electronic commerce have increased 
demand for logistic services, which involve planning, implementing, 
managing, and controlling the flow and storage of goods, services, and 
related services from the point of origin to the point of consumption. 
As requested by USTR, the Commission's report will focus on foreign 
logistic services markets and their relationship to trade. The report 
will, to the extent possible: (1) Provide an overview of the global 
logistic services market, including major industry players, factors 
driving growth, and industry operations; (2) examine trade and 
investment in selected regional logistic service markets, including 
impediments to the provision of international logistic services, if 
any; and (3) discuss and, to the extent possible, analyze the potential 
effects of removing impediments to logistic services on trade and 
economic welfare.
    The USTR asked that the Commission furnish its report by May 6, 
2005, and that the Commission make the report available to the public 
in its entirety.
    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 
November 18, 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., November 4, 2004. Any 
prehearing briefs (original and 14 copies) should be filed not later 
than 5:15 p.m., November 8, 2004; the deadline for filing post-hearing 
briefs or statements is 5:15 p.m., December 14, 2004. In the event 
that, as of the close of business on November 4, 2004, no witnesses are 
scheduled to appear at the hearing, the hearing will be canceled. Any 
persons interested in attending the hearing as an observer or non-
participant may call the Secretary to the Commission (202-205-1806) 
after November 4, 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 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. 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

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earliest practical date and should be received no later than the close 
of business on December 14, 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 section 201.8 of 
the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 201.8) (see 
Handbook for Electronic Filing Procedures, ftp://ftp.usitc.gov/pub/reports/electronic_filing_handbook.pdf). Persons with questions 
regarding electronic filing should contact the Secretary (202-205-2000; 
[email protected]).
    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, Logistic services, Transportation services, Maritime 
services, Air transport services, Courier services, Express delivery 
services.

    By order of the Commission.

    Issued: August 27, 2004.
Marilyn R. Abbott,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 04-19998 Filed 9-1-04; 8:45 am]
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