[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 233 (Wednesday, December 5, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 68591-68592]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-23560]


=======================================================================
-----------------------------------------------------------------------

INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation No. 332-493]


Advice Concerning Possible Modifications to the U.S. Generalized 
System of Preferences, 2007 Review of Additions and Removals

AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission.

ACTION: Change in scope of investigation.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: Following receipt of a letter on November 26, 2007, from the 
United States Trade Representative (USTR) advising of the withdrawal of 
petitions requesting the addition of the following three articles to 
the list of articles eligible for duty-free treatment under the 
Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program, the Commission has 
terminated its investigation with respect to those three articles and 
will not provide probable economic effect advice with respect to those 
articles:
    Molybdenum ores and concentrates, roasted (HTS subheading 
2613.10.00, USTR accepted case 2007-01);
    Molybdenum ores and concentrates, other (HTS subheading 2613.90.00, 
USTR accepted case 2007-02); and
    Other synthetic organic pigments and coloring preparations (HTS 
subheading 3204.17.90, USTR accepted case 2007-04).
    The Commission expects to transmit its report to the USTR providing 
its advice with respect to the remaining articles that are the subject 
of the USTR's request for advice by December 19, 2007.

ADDRESSES: All Commission offices, including the Commission's hearing 
rooms, are located in the United States International Trade Commission 
Building, 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC. All written submissions 
should be addressed to the Secretary, United States International Trade 
Commission, 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20436. The public record 
for this investigation may be viewed on the Commission's electronic 
docket (EDIS) at http://www.usitc.gov/secretary/edis.htm.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Information may be obtained from 
Cynthia B. Foreso, Project Leader, Office

[[Page 68592]]

of Industries (202-205-3348 or [email protected]) or Eric Land, 
Deputy Project Leader, Office of Industries (202-205-3349 or 
[email protected]). For more information on legal aspects of the 
investigation, contact William Gearhart of the Commission's Office of 
the General Counsel (202-205-3091 or [email protected]). The 
media should contact Margaret O'Laughlin, Office of External Relations 
(202-205-1819 or [email protected]). Hearing-impaired 
individuals may obtain information on this matter by contacting the 
Commission's TDD terminal at 202-205-1810. General information 
concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its 
Internet server (http://www.usitc.gov). The public record for this 
investigation may be viewed on the Commission's electronic docket 
(EDIS-ONLINE) at http://www.usitc.gov/secretary/edis.htm. 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.
    Background: The Commission instituted the investigation on 
September 12, 2007, following receipt of a letter from the USTR on 
September 6, 2007. Notice of institution of the investigation and the 
scheduling of a public hearing (which was held on October 16, 2007) was 
published in the Federal Register of September 19, 2007 (72 F.R. 
53604). The notice indicated that the Commission would provide advice 
with respect to the addition of nine articles and advice with respect 
to the removal of two articles. The Commission will provide its advice 
with respect to the addition of the six remaining articles and removal 
of the two articles by December 19, 2007. The deadline for filing 
written submissions in this investigation was October 24, 2007.

    By order of the Commission.

    Issued: November 30, 2007.
Marilyn R. Abbott,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. E7-23560 Filed 12-4-07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7020-02-P