Notice2021-26911
Foreign Censorship Part 2: Trade and Economic Effects on U.S. Businesses; Written Submission Deadline
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Published
December 13, 2021
Issuing agencies
International Trade Commission
Abstract
The Commission seeks information from the public on the impacts of foreign censorship on U.S. businesses, in connection with Investigation No. 332-586, Foreign Censorship Part 2: Trade and Economic Effects on U.S. Businesses.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 236 (Monday, December 13, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 70861-70862]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-26911]
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
[Investigation No. 332-586]
Foreign Censorship Part 2: Trade and Economic Effects on U.S.
Businesses; Written Submission Deadline
AGENCY: International Trade Commission.
ACTION: Notice of request for written submissions from the public
regarding Investigation No. 332-586.
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SUMMARY: The Commission seeks information from the public on the
impacts of foreign censorship on U.S. businesses, in connection with
Investigation No. 332-586, Foreign Censorship Part 2: Trade and
Economic Effects on U.S. Businesses.
DATES: January 14, 2022: Deadline for filing written submissions for
Investigation No. 332-586.
ADDRESSES: All Commission offices are located in the U.S. International
Trade Commission Building, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC. Due to the
COVID 19 pandemic, the Commission's building is currently closed to the
public. Once the building reopens, 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The project leaders for this
investigation are Ricky Ubee, Shova KC, and George Serletis. The
Commission is currently unable to accept paper correspondence for this
investigation. Please direct all questions and comments about this
investigation electronically to the project leaders via email at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#294f465b4c404e47074a4c475a465b5a414059695c5a405d4a074e465f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="51373e233438363f7f32343f223e23223938211124223825327f363e27">[email protected]</span></a> or by phone at 202-205-3493.
The public record for this investigation may be viewed on the
Commission's electronic docket (EDIS) at <a href="https://edis.usitc.gov">https://edis.usitc.gov</a>.
General information concerning the Commission may be obtained by
accessing its internet address (<a href="https://www.usitc.gov">https://www.usitc.gov</a>). Hearing-
impaired individuals are advised that information on this matter can be
obtained by contacting the TDD terminal on 202-205-1810.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission seeks written submissions in
connection with Investigation No. 332-586, Foreign Censorship Part 2:
Trade and Economic Effects on U.S. Businesses, instituted under the
authority of section 332(g) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C.
1332(g)). This investigation and report were requested by the Committee
on Finance (Committee) of the U.S. Senate in a letter dated April 7,
2021 (revised from a request received January 4, 2021). This
investigation was initiated on May 6, 2021 and notice was published in
the Federal Register on May 12, 2021 (86 FR 26064).
As stated in the initiating notice for this investigation, the
Committee has asked the Commission to provide an analysis of the
impacts of foreign censorship policies and practices in key markets on
U.S. businesses. The report will include, to the extent practicable,
including through the use of survey data, an analysis of the trade and
economic effects of such policies and practices on affected businesses
in the United States and their global operations. The analysis will
include to the extent practicable, quantitative and qualitative impacts
of the identified policies, including by reference, where identifiable,
to:
a. Impact on employment;
b. direct costs (e.g., compliance and entry costs);
c. foregone revenue and sales;
d. self-censorship; and
e. other effects the Commission considers relevant for the
Committee to know.
Written Submissions: ``Written submissions'' refers to any written
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submissions that interested persons wish to make, regardless of whether
they appeared at the hearing, and may include new information or
updates of information previously provided. Written submissions should
provide information that will assist the Commission in analyzing
foreign censorship's impacts on (1) employment, (2) direct costs to
businesses (e.g., compliance and entry costs), (3) foregone revenue and
sales, (4) self-censorship, and (5) other effects that you view as
falling within the scope of the Committee's request. The Commission is
scheduled to deliver its report to the Committee by July 5, 2022.
All written submissions must conform to the provisions of section
201.8 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR
201.8), as temporarily amended by 85 FR 15798 (March 19, 2020). Under
that rule waiver, the Office of the Secretary will accept only
electronic filings at this time. Filings must be made through the
Commission's Electronic Document Information System (EDIS, <a href="https://edis.usitc.gov">https://edis.usitc.gov</a>). No in-person paper-based filings or paper copies of
any electronic filings will be accepted until further notice. Persons
with questions regarding electronic filing should contact the Office of
the Secretary, Docket Services Division (202-205-1802), or consult the
Commission's Handbook on Filing Procedures.
In accordance with the provisions of section 201.8 of the
Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 201.8) the
document must identify on its cover (1) the investigation number and
title and the type of document filed (i.e., written submission), (2)
the name and signature of the person filing it, (3) the name of the
organization that the submission is filed on behalf of, and (4) whether
it contains confidential business information (CBI). If it contains
CBI, it must comply with the marking and other requirements set out
below in this notice relating to CBI. Submitters are encouraged to
include a short summary of their position or interest at the beginning
of the document, and a table of contents when the document addresses
multiple issues.
Confidential Business Information: Any submissions that contain
confidential business information must also conform to the requirements
of section 201.6 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure
(19 CFR 201.6). Section 201.6 of the rules requires that the cover of
the document and the individual pages be clearly marked as to whether
they are the ``confidential'' or ``non-confidential'' version, and that
the confidential business information is clearly identified by means of
brackets. All written submissions, except for confidential business
information, will be made available for inspection by interested
parties.
As requested by the Committee, the Commission will not include any
confidential business information in its report. However, all
information, including confidential business information, submitted in
this investigation may be disclosed to and used: (i) By the Commission,
its employees and Offices, and contract personnel (a) for developing or
maintaining the records of this or a related proceeding, or (b) in
internal investigations, audits, reviews, and evaluations relating to
the programs, personnel, and operations of the Commission including
under 5 U.S.C. Appendix 3; or (ii) by U.S. government employees and
contract personnel for cybersecurity purposes. The Commission will not
otherwise disclose any confidential business information in a way that
would reveal the operations of the firm supplying the information.
Summaries of Written Submissions: Persons wishing to have a summary
of their position included in the report should include a summary with
their written submission on or before January 14, 2022 and should mark
the summary as having been provided for that purpose. The summary
should be clearly marked as ``summary for inclusion in the part 2
report'' at the top of the page. The summary may not exceed 500 words
should not include any confidential business information. The summary
will be published as provided if it meets these requirements and is
germane to the subject matter of the investigation. The Commission will
list the name of the organization furnishing the summary and will
include a link to the Commission's Electronic Document Information
System (EDIS) where the written submission can be found.
By order of the Commission.
Issued: December 8, 2021.
Lisa Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2021-26911 Filed 12-10-21; 8:45 am]
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