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1The record is defined in sec. 207.2(f) of the

Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19

CFR § 207.2(f)).

2Commissioner Newquist dissenting.

3For purposes of these investigations, the subject

product includes circular welded nonalloy steel

pipes and tubes, of circular cross-section, not more

than 406.4 mm (16 inches) in outside diameter,

regardless of wall thickness, surface finish (black,

galvanized, or painted), end finish (plain end,

bevelled end, threaded, or threaded and coupled),

or industry specification (ASTM, proprietary, or

other), used in standard or structural pipe

applications.

The scope specifically includes, but is not limited

to, all pipe produced to the ASTM A–53, ASTM A–

120, ASTM A–135, ASTM A–795, and BS 1387

specifications, regardless of use. It also includes any

pipe multiple- stenciled or multiple-certified to one

of the above-listed specifications and to any other

specification, if used in a standard or structural

pipe application. Pipe which meets the above

physical parameters and which is produced to

proprietary specifications, the API 5L, the API 5L

X–42, or to any other non-listed specification, is

included within this scope if used in a standard or

structural pipe application, regardless of the HTS

category into which it is classified. If the pipe does

not meet any of the above-identified ASTM or BS

specifications, (i.e., ASTM A–53, ASTM A–120,

ASTM A–135, ASTM A–795, and BS 1387) or is

multiple-stenciled or multiple-certified to one of

these specifications and to any other specification,

although it is within the identified physical

parameters described above, it will be presumed

that such pipe is not used in a standard pipe

application.

Standard pipe uses include the low pressure

conveyance of water, steam, natural gas, air, and

other liquids and gases in plumbing and heating

systems, air conditioning units, automatic sprinkler

systems, and other related uses. Standard pipe may

carry liquids at elevated temperatures but may not

be subject to the application of external heat.

Standard pipe uses also include load-bearing

applications in construction and residential and

industrial fence systems. Standard pipe uses also

include shells for the production of finished

conduit and pipe used for the production of

scaffolding.

This scope does not cover mechanical tubing,

tube and pipe hollows for redrawing, and finished

electrical conduit if such products are not certified

to ASTM A–53, ASTM A–120, ASTM A–135,

ASTM A–795, or BS 1387 specifications and are not

used in standard pipe applications. Additionally,

pipe meeting the specifications for oil country

tubular goods is not included in these

investigations, unless also certified to a listed

standard pipe specification or used in a standard

pipe application.

Dated: June 26, 1996.

Warren D. Beach,

Acting Field Director, Northeast Field Area.

[FR Doc. 96–17181 Filed 7–5–96; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4310–70–M

INTERNATIONAL TRADE

COMMISSION

[Investigations Nos. 731–TA–732 and 733

(Final)]

Circular Welded Nonalloy Steel Pipe

From Romania and South Africa

Determinations

On the basis of the record 1 developed

in the subject investigations, the

Commission determines,2 pursuant to

section 735(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930

(19 U.S.C. 1673d(b)) (the Act), that the

industry in the United States producing

standard pipe and multiple-stenciled

pipe is neither materially injured nor

threatened with material injury, and

that the establishment of an industry in

the United States is not materially

retarded, by reason of imports from

Romania and South Africa of circular

welded nonalloy steel pipe,3 provided

for in subheadings 7306.30.10 and

7306.30.50 of the Harmonized Tariff

Schedule (HTS) of the United States,

that are sold in the United States at less

than fair value (LTFV).

Background

The Commission instituted these

investigations effective November 28,

1995, following preliminary

determinations by the Department of

Commerce that imports of circular

welded nonalloy steel pipe from

Romania and South Africa were being

sold at LTFV within the meaning of

section 733(b) of the Act (19 U.S.C.

1673b(b)). Notice of the institution of

the Commission’s investigations and of

a public hearing to be held in

connection therewith was given by

posting copies of the notice in the Office

of the Secretary, U.S. International

Trade Commission, Washington, DC,

and by publishing the notice in the

Federal Register of January 19, 1996 (61

F.R. 1402). The hearing was held in

Washington, DC, on May 14, 1996, and

all persons who requested the

opportunity were permitted to appear in

person or by counsel.

The Commission transmitted its

determinations in these investigations to

the Secretary of Commerce on June 27,

1996. The views of the Commission are

contained in USITC Publication 2973

(July 1996), entitled Circular Welded

Nonalloy Steel Pipe from Romania and

South Africa: Investigations Nos. 731–

TA–732 and 733 (Final).

Issued: June 28, 1996.

By order of the Commission.

Donna R. Koehnke,

Secretary.

[FR Doc. 96–17189 Filed 7–5–96; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 7020–02–P

[Investigation 332–362]

Second Annual Report on U.S.-Africa

Trade Flows and Effects of the

Uruguay Round Agreements and U.S.

Trade and Development Policy

AGENCY: United States International

Trade Commission.

ACTION: Notice of opportunity to submit

comments in connection with the

second annual report.

EFFECTIVE DATE: June 28, 1996.

SUMMARY: Following receipt on March

31, 1995, of a letter from the United

States Trade Representative (USTR), the

Commission instituted investigation No.

332–362, U.S.-Africa Trade Flows and

Effects of the Uruguay Round

Agreements and U.S. Trade and

Development Policy (60 FR 24884). The

USTR letter requested that the

Commission prepare its first annual

report under this investigation not later

than November 15, 1995, and provide

an update of the report annually

thereafter for a period of 4 years. A

report was submitted on November 15,

1995 (USITC publication 2938 issued in

January 1996). The USTR, in a letter

received June 11, 1996, set out

instructions for the second annual

report and requested that it be

submitted by October 4, 1996.

FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cathy

Jabara, Office of Industries (202–205–

3309) or Jean Harman, Office of

Industries (2o2–205–3313), or William

Gearhart, Office of the General Counsel

(202–205–3091) for information on legal

aspects. The media should contact

Margaret O’Laughlin, Office of External

Relations (202–205–1819). Hearing

impaired individuals are advised that

information on this matter can be

obtained by contacting the TDD

terminal on (202- 205–1810).

BACKGROUND: Section 134 of the

Uruguay Round Agreements Act

(URAA), P.L. 103–465, directs the

President to develop a comprehensive

trade and development policy for the

countries of Africa. The President is also

to report to the Congress annually over

the next 5 years on the steps taken to

carry out that mandate. The Statement

of Administrative Action that was

approved by the Congress with the

URAA states that the President will

direct the International Trade

Commission to submit within 12

months following enactment of the

URAA into law, and annually for the 4

years thereafter, a report providing (1)

an analysis of U.S.-Africa trade flows,

and (2) an assessment of any effects of

the Uruguay Round Agreements, and of
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U.S. trade and development policy for

Africa, on such trade flows.

The USTR requested that the second

annual report on U.S.-Africa trade flows

and effects of U.S. trade and

development policy contain the

following information:

1. An update of U.S.-Africa trade and

investment flows for the latest year

available including both overall trade

and in the following major sectors:

agriculture, forest products, textiles and

apparel, footwear, energy, chemicals,

minerals and metals, machinery,

transportation equipment, electronics

technology, miscellaneous

manufacturers, and services. It is also

requested that basic trade flow

information be provided for U.S. trade

with the following regional trade

groups:

—The Southern African Customs

Union (SACU)

—The Southern African Development

Community (SADC)

—Western African Economic and

Monetary Union (WAEMU)

—Common Market for Eastern and

Southern Africa (COMESA)

2. An identification of major

developments in the World Trade

Organization and in U.S. trade/

economic activities which significantly

affect U.S.-Africa trade and investment

flows by sector during the latest year.

Similarly, to the extent possible,

changing trade and economic activities

within African countries that have a

significant impact should be

highlighted.

3. Progress in regional integration in

Africa. As requested by the USTR, the

Commission will limit its study to the

48 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa.

WRITTEN SUBMISSIONS: The Commission

does not plan to hold a public hearing

in connection with the second annual

report. However, interested persons are

invited to submit written statements

concerning the matters to be addressed

in the report. Commercial or financial

information that a party 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 for inspection by

interested persons in the Office of the

Secretary to the Commission. To be

assured of consideration by the

Commission, written statements relating

to the Commission’s report should be

submitted at the earliest practical date

and should be received no later than

August 1, 1996. 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.

Issued: July 1, 1996.

By order of the Commission.

Donna R. Koehnke,

Secretary.

[FR Doc. 96–17188 Filed 7–5–96; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 7020–02–P

JUDICIAL CONFERENCE OF THE

UNITED STATES

Hearing of the Judicial Conference

Advisory Committee on Rules of

Appellate Procedure

AGENCY: Judicial Conference of the

United States Advisory Committee on

Rules of Appellate Procedure.

ACTION: Notice of cancellation of open

hearing.

SUMMARY: The Appellate Rules

Committee public hearing scheduled to

be held in Washington, D.C. on July 8,

1996, ha been canceled. [Original notice

of hearing appeared in the Federal

Register of May 24, 1996 (61 FR 26207).]

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John

K. Rabiej, Chief, rules Committee

Support Office, Administrative Office of

the United States Courts, Washington,

D.C. 20544, telephone (202) 273–1820.

Dated: July 1, 1996.

John K. Rabiej,

Chief, Rules Committee Support Office.

[FR Doc. 96–17216 Filed 7–5–96; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 2210–01–M

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Bureau of Justice Assistance

Agency Information Collection

Activities: Proposed Collection;

Comment Request

ACTION: Notice of Information Collection

Under Review; State Criminal Alien

Assistance Program (SCAAP).

In accordance with the Code of

Federal Regulations (5 CFR Part

1320.13) the Department of Justice is

requesting emergency approval by July

5, 1996, from the Office of Management

and Budget for this collection of

information. Emergency approval is

needed to ensure that the Department is

able to fully comply with program

changes that are in Public Law 104–134,

lapse of appropriations for FY 1996, etc.

During the emergency approval

period the Department will apply for

three year approval under the normal

processing procedures contained in 5

CFR 1320.

The proposed information collection

is published to obtain comments from

the public and affected agencies.

Comments are encouraged and will be

accepted.

Request written comments and

suggestions from the public and affected

agencies concerning the proposed

collection of information. Your

comments should address one or more

of the following four points:

(1) evaluate whether the proposed

collection of information is necessary

for the proper performance of the

functions of the agency, including

whether the information will have

practical utility;

(2) evaluate the accuracy of the

agencies estimate of the burden of the

proposed collection of information,

including the validity of the

methodology and assumptions used;

(3) enhance the quality, utility, and

clarity of the information to be

collected; and

(4) minimize the burden of the

collection of information on those who

are to respond, including through the

use of appropriate automated,

electronic, mechanical, or other

technological collection techniques or

other forms of information technology,

e.g., permitting electronic submission of

responses.

If you have additional comments,

suggestions, or need a copy of the

proposed information collection

instrument with instructions, or

additional information, please contact

Linda McKay (202) 514–6638, Bureau of

Justice Assistance, Office of Justice

Programs, U.S. Department of Justice,

633 Indiana Avenue, NW, Washington,

DC 20531.

Overview of this information

collection:

(1) Type of Information Collection:

Revised collection of information.

(2) Title of the Form/Collection: State

Criminal Alien Assistance Program

Application Form.

(3) Agency form number, if any, and

the applicable component of the

Department of Justice sponsoring the

collection: Bureau of Justice Assistance,

Office of Justice Programs, United States

Department of Justice.