[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 19, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Page 19607]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-9677]



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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
[Investigation 332-361]


Global Competitiveness of U.S. Environmental Technology 
Industries: Air Pollution Prevention and Control

AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission.

ACTION: Institution of investigation.

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EFFECTIVE DATE: April 13, 1995.

SUMMARY: In response to a request from the Senate Committee on Finance, 
the Commission has instituted investigation No. 332-361, Global 
Competitiveness of U.S. Environmental Technology Industries: Air 
Pollution Prevention and Control, under section 332(g) of the Tariff 
Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1332(g)).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Industry-specific information may be 
obtained from Mr. David Ingersoll (202-205-2218) or Ms. Ann Shildneck 
(202-205-3499), Office of Industries, U.S. International Trade 
Commission, Washington, DC 20436. For information on the legal aspects 
of this investigation contact Mr. William Gearhart of the Office of the 
General Counsel (202-205-3091). Hearing impaired individuals are 
advised that information on this matter can be obtained by contacting 
the TDD terminal on (202) 205-1810.

Background

    This is the second of two competitiveness studies requested by the 
Committee on Finance in its letter of October 14, 1993. The report on 
the first study, investigation No. 332-347, Global Competitiveness of 
U.S. Environmental Technology Industries: Municipal & Industrial Water 
and Wastewater was published on March 31, 1995. Notice of the first 
investigation was published on November 24, 1993 (58 FR 62137). The 
Commission expects to submit its second report to the Committee by 
April 19, 1996.
    In its report, the Commission will, as requested by the Committee, 
seek to examine and report on factors relevant to the global 
competitiveness of the environmental technology industry, including but 
not limited to government policies such as export promotion and market 
development, environmental regulation, technology transfer, technical 
development assistance, economic development or other financial 
assistance, and intellectual property protection.

Written Submissions

    Interested parties are invited to submit written statements 
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 of 
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 October 31, 1995. All submissions should be addressed to 
the Secretary, United States International Trade Commission, 500 E 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20436.
    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.

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Environmental technology, Air pollution, 
Pollution prevention, Pollution abatement, Pollution control, Export 
promotion.

    Issued: April 14, 1995.
    By order of the Commission.
Donna R. Koehnke,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 95-9677 Filed 4-18-95; 8:45 am]
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