Notice2022-10021
Economic Impact of Section 232 and 301 Tariffs on U.S. Industries
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Published
May 10, 2022
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International Trade Commission
Abstract
As directed by an explanatory statement related that accompanied the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, enacted on March 15, 2022, the U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission) instituted Investigation No. 332-591, Economic Impact of Section 232 and 301 Tariffs on U.S. Industries. In the explanatory statement, the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations (Committees) directed that the Commission conduct a retrospective investigation and provide a report on the impacts in the U.S. industries most affected by the Section 232 and 301 tariffs that were active as of March 15, 2022.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 90 (Tuesday, May 10, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28035-28036]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-10021]
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
[Investigation No. 332-591]
Economic Impact of Section 232 and 301 Tariffs on U.S. Industries
ACTION: Notice of investigation and scheduling of a public hearing.
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SUMMARY: As directed by an explanatory statement related that
accompanied the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, enacted on March
15, 2022, the U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission)
instituted Investigation No. 332-591, Economic Impact of Section 232
and 301 Tariffs on U.S. Industries. In the explanatory statement, the
House and Senate Committees on Appropriations (Committees) directed
that the Commission conduct a retrospective investigation and provide a
report on the impacts in the U.S. industries most affected by the
Section 232 and 301 tariffs that were active as of March 15, 2022.
DATES:
July 6, 2022: Deadline for filing requests to appear at the public
hearing.
July 8, 2022: Deadline for filing prehearing briefs and statements.
July 14, 2022: Deadline for filing electronic copies of oral
hearing statements.
July 21, 2022: Public hearing.
August 12, 2022: Deadline for filing posthearing briefs and
statements.
August 24, 2022: Deadline for filing all other written submissions.
March 15, 2023: Transmittal of Commission report to Committees.
ADDRESSES: All Commission offices are 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: Project Leader Peter Herman
(<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#8bdbeeffeef9a5c3eef9e6eae5cbfef8e2ffe8a5ece4fd"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="99c9fcedfcebb7d1fcebf4f8f7d9eceaf0edfab7fef6ef">[email protected]</span></a> or 202-205-3186) or Deputy Project Leader Kelsi
Van Veen (<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#79321c150a10572f18172f1c1c17390c0a100d1a571e160f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="aae1cfc6d9c384fccbc4fccfcfc4eadfd9c3dec984cdc5dc">[email protected]</span></a> or 202-205-3086) for information
specific to this investigation. For information on the legal aspects of
this investigation, contact William Gearhart of the Commission's Office
of the General Counsel (<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a4f3cdc8c8cdc5c98ae3c1c5d6ccc5d6d0e4d1d7cdd0c78ac3cbd2"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="37605e5b5b5e565a19705256455f5645437742445e435419505841">[email protected]</span></a> or 202-205-3091).
The media should contact Jennifer Andberg, Office of External Relations
(<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#28624d4646414e4d5a0669464c4a4d5a4f685d5b415c4b064f475e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="98d2fdf6f6f1fefdeab6d9f6fcfafdeaffd8edebf1ecfbb6fff7ee">[email protected]</span></a> or 202-205-1819).
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 also be obtained by
accessing its website (<a href="https://www.usitc.gov">https://www.usitc.gov</a>). Hearing-impaired
individuals may obtain information on this matter by contacting the
Commission's TDD terminal at 202-205-1810.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As requested by the Committees, the
Commission will include in its report detailed information on U.S.
trade, production, and prices in the industries directly and most
affected by active tariffs under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act
of 1962 (19 U.S.C. 1862) and section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19
U.S.C. 2232). The Commission has instituted the investigation under
section 332(g) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1332(g)) to
facilitate the receipt of public comments and for the purpose of
including the Commission's report in an existing series of reports.
The tariffs covered in the report will be the additional tariffs on
U.S. imports imposed under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of
1962 (19 U.S.C. 1862) and imposed under section 301 of the Trade Act of
1974 (19 U.S.C. 2411 et seq.) that were in effect as of March 15,
2022--as reflected in the 2022 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States, Revision 2, USITC Pub. 5293. Additional information on the
section 232 actions can be found under HTS numbers 9903.80.01 through
9903.81.80 and 9903.85.01 through 9903.85.44. Additional information on
the section 301 actions can be found under HTS numbers 9903.88.01,
9903.88.02, 9903.88.03, 9903.88.04, and 9903.88.15.
The Committees requested that the Commission transmit its report no
later than 12 months following the enactment of the Consolidated
Appropriations Act. The Commission's report will be made available to
the public.
Public hearing: A public hearing in connection with this
investigation will be held beginning at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time on
Thursday July 21, 2022. Information about the place and form of the
hearing, including about how to participate in and/or view the hearing,
will be posted on the Commission's website at (<a href="https://usitc.gov/research_and_analysis/what_we_are_working_on.htm">https://usitc.gov/research_and_analysis/what_we_are_working_on.htm</a>). Once on that web
page, scroll down to Investigation No. 332-591, Economic Impact of
Section 232 and 301 Tariffs on U.S. Industries, and click on the link
to ``Hearing Instructions.'' Interested parties should check the
Commission's website periodically for updates.
Requests to appear at the public hearing should be filed with the
Secretary to the Commission no later than 5:15 p.m., Wednesday, July 6,
2022, in accordance with the requirements in the ``Written
Submissions'' section below. All prehearing briefs and statements
should be filed not later than 5:15 p.m., Friday, July 8, 2022. To
facilitate the hearing, including the preparation of an accurate
written transcript of the hearing, oral testimony to be presented at
the hearing must be submitted to the Commission electronically no later
than noon on Thursday, July 14, 2022. All post-hearing briefs and
statements should be filed no later than 5:15 p.m., Friday, August 12,
2022. Post-hearing briefs and statements should address matters raised
at the hearing. For a description of the different types of written
briefs and statements, see the ``Definitions'' section below.
In the event that, as of the close of business on July 6, 2022, no
witnesses are scheduled to appear at the hearing, the hearing will be
canceled. Any person interested in attending the hearing as an observer
or nonparticipant should check the Commission website two paragraphs
above 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 file written submissions
concerning this investigation. All written submissions should be
addressed to the Secretary and should be received not later than
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5:15 p.m., Wednesday, August 24, 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.
Definitions of types of documents that may be filed; requirements:
In addition to requests to appear at the hearing, this notice provides
for the possible filing of four types of documents: prehearing briefs,
oral hearing statements, post-hearing briefs, and other written
submissions.
(1) Prehearing briefs refers to written materials relevant to the
investigation and submitted in advance of the hearing, and includes
written views on matters that are the subject of the investigation,
supporting materials, and any other written materials that you consider
will help the Commission in understanding your views. You should file a
prehearing brief particularly if you plan to testify at the hearing on
behalf of an industry group, company, or other organization, and wish
to provide detailed views or information that will support or
supplement your testimony.
(2) Oral hearing statements (testimony) refers to the actual oral
statement that you intend to present at the public hearing. Do not
include any confidential business information in that statement. If you
plan to testify, you must file a copy of your oral statement by the
date specified in this notice. This statement will allow Commissioners
to understand your position in advance of the hearing and will also
assist the court reporter in preparing an accurate transcript of the
hearing (e.g., names spelled correctly).
(3) Post-hearing briefs refers to submissions filed after the
hearing by persons who appeared at the hearing. Such briefs: (a) Should
be limited to matters that arose during the hearing, (b) should respond
to any Commissioner and staff questions addressed to you at the
hearing, (c) should clarify, amplify, or correct any statements you
made at the hearing, and (d) may, at your option, address or rebut
statements made by other participants in the hearing.
(4) Other written submissions refers to any other written
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.
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., prehearing brief, oral
statement of (name), posthearing brief, or 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 of written documents
(other than oral hearing statements) 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 Committees, 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 August 24, 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 report'' at
the top of the page. The summary may not exceed 500 words and 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: May 5, 2022.
William Bishop,
Supervisory Hearings and Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 2022-10021 Filed 5-9-22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7020-02-P
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