Notice2025-09339
Nonfat Milk Solids: Competitive Conditions for the United States and Major Foreign Suppliers
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Published
May 23, 2025
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International Trade Commission
Abstract
Following receipt on April 23, 2025, of a request from the U.S. Trade Representative (the Trade Representative) under section 332(g) of the Tariff Act of 1930, the U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission) instituted Investigation No. 332-607, "Nonfat Milk Solids: Competitive Conditions for the United States and Major Foreign Suppliers". The Trade Representative requested that the Commission conduct an investigation and prepare a report on the global competitiveness of the U.S. nonfat milk solids industry.
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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 99 (Friday, May 23, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Pages 22113-22115]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-09339]
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
[Investigation No. 332-607]
Nonfat Milk Solids: Competitive Conditions for the United States
and Major Foreign Suppliers
AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission.
ACTION: Notice of investigation and scheduling of a public hearing.
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SUMMARY: Following receipt on April 23, 2025, of a request from the
U.S. Trade Representative (the Trade Representative) under section
332(g) of the Tariff Act of 1930, the U.S. International Trade
Commission (Commission) instituted Investigation No. 332-607, ``Nonfat
Milk Solids: Competitive Conditions for the United States and Major
Foreign Suppliers''. The Trade Representative requested that the
Commission conduct an investigation and prepare a report on the global
competitiveness of the U.S. nonfat milk solids industry.
DATES:
July 14, 2025: Deadline for filing requests to appear at the public
hearing.
July 16, 2025: Deadline for filing prehearing briefs and
statements.
July 21, 2025: Deadline for filing electronic copies of hearing
oral statements.
July 28, 2025: Public hearing.
August 11, 2025: Deadline for filing posthearing briefs.
October 14, 2025: Deadline for filing all other written
submissions.
March 23, 2026: Transmittal of Commission report to the Trade
Representative.
ADDRESSES: All Commission offices, including the Commission's hearing
rooms, are located in the U.S. International Trade Commission Building,
500 E Street SW, Washington, DC. All written submissions should be
addressed to the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E
Street SW, Washington, DC 20436. The
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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>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Project Leader Rudy Telles Jr. (202-
205-2597 or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#11437e757e7d777e3f45747d7d74625164627865723f767e67"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="14467b707b78727b3a4071787871675461677d60773a737b62">[email protected]</span></a>) or Deputy Project Leaders Kim Ha
(202-205-3343 or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#216a484c0f69406154524855420f464e57"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="42092b2f6c0a230237312b36216c252d34">[email protected]</span></a>) and Ivan Lee (202-205-2163 or
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e3aa95828dcdaf8686a396908a9780cd848c95"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3c754a5d52127059597c494f55485f125b534a">[email protected]</span></a>) for information specific to this investigation. For
information on the legal aspects of this investigation, contact Brian
Allen (202-205-3034 or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#5c1e2e353d32721d303039321c292f35283f723b332a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="99dbebf0f8f7b7d8f5f5fcf7d9eceaf0edfab7fef6ef">[email protected]</span></a>) of the Commission's
Office of the General Counsel. The media should contact Claire Huber,
Office of External Relations (202-205-1819 or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#591a3538302b3c77112c3b3c2b192c2a302d3a773e362f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c784aba6aeb5a2e98fb2a5a2b587b2b4aeb3a4e9a0a8b1">[email protected]</span></a>).
Hearing-impaired individuals are advised that information on this
matter can be obtained by contacting the Commission's TDD terminal on
202-205-1810. General information concerning the Commission may be
obtained by accessing its internet address (<a href="https://www.usitc.gov">https://www.usitc.gov</a>).
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.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background: As requested by the Trade Representative, the
Commission has instituted an investigation under section 332(g) of the
Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1332(g)) to produce a report on the
global competitiveness of the U.S. nonfat milk solids industry.
Specifically, the Trade Representative has requested that the
Commission prepare a report that includes the following:
<bullet> an overview of the global market for products containing
high levels of nonfat milk solids in their various forms, including
such factors as product end uses, consumption, production, and trade;
<bullet> profiles of the industries producing and exporting
products containing high levels of nonfat milk solids in the United
States, Australia, Canada, selected EU member states, New Zealand, and
other countries as may be relevant, including information about
domestic production, consumption, and export trends in these countries;
<bullet> a comparison of the competitive strengths and weaknesses
of producers and exporters of nonfat milk solid products from the
United States and other major exporting countries, focusing on factors
affecting delivered costs, product differentiation, and reliability of
supply, as well as government policies and programs that directly or
indirectly affect the production and exports of nonfat milk solid
products from these countries; and
<bullet> an overview of the competitiveness of U.S. nonfat milk
solid products relative to exports from the highlighted countries both
in the U.S. market and in third-country markets.
As requested by the Trade Representative, the Commission will
deliver the report no later than March 23, 2026. The Trade
Representative asked that the Commission not include confidential
business or national security classified information in its report.
However, as detailed below, participants may submit confidential
information to the Commission to inform its understanding of these
issues, and such information will be protected in accordance with the
Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. Participants are strongly
encouraged to provide any supporting data and information along with
their views.
Public hearing: A public hearing in connection with this
investigation will be held beginning at 9:30 a.m., July 28, 2025, in
the Main Hearing Room of the U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E
Street SW, Washington, DC 20436. The hearing can also be accessed
remotely using the WebEx videoconference platform. A link to the
hearing will be posted on the Commission's website at <a href="https://www.usitc.gov/calendarpad/calendar.html">https://www.usitc.gov/calendarpad/calendar.html</a>.
Requests to appear at the hearing should be filed with the
Secretary to the Commission no later than 5:15 p.m., July 14, 2025, in
accordance with the requirements in the ``Written Submissions'' section
below. Any requests to appear as a witness via videoconference must be
included with your request to appear. Requests to appear as a witness
via videoconference must include a statement explaining why the witness
cannot appear in person; the Chair, or other person designated to
conduct the investigation, may at their discretion for good cause
shown, grant such requests. Requests to appear as a witness via
videoconference due to illness or a positive COVID-19 test result may
be submitted by 3 p.m. the business day prior to the hearing.
All prehearing briefs and statements should be filed no later than
5:15 p.m., July 16, 2025. To facilitate the hearing, including the
preparation of an accurate written public transcript of the hearing,
oral testimony to be presented at the hearing must be submitted to the
Commission electronically no later than noon, July 21, 2025. All
posthearing briefs and statements should be filed no later than 5:15
p.m., August 11, 2025. Posthearing 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 14, 2025, 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 as indicated
above for information concerning whether the hearing will be held.
Written submissions: In lieu of or in addition to participating in
the hearing, interested persons are invited to file written submissions
concerning this investigation. All written submissions should be
addressed to the Secretary, and should be received no later than 5:15
p.m., October 14, 2025. 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). Filings must be made through the Commission's
Electronic Document Information System (EDIS, <a href="https://edis.usitc.gov">https://edis.usitc.gov</a>).
Persons with questions regarding electronic filing should contact the
Office of the Secretary, Docket Services Division (202-205-1802), email
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#4b0e0f021878232e273b0b3e38223f28652c243d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="682d2c213b5b000d0418281d1b011c0b460f071e">[email protected]</span></a>, 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,
hearing oral statements, posthearing 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) Hearing oral statements refers to the actual oral statement
that you intend to present at the hearing. Do not include any
confidential business information (CBI) 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
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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) Posthearing 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 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 hearing oral 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 CBI
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 ``nonconfidential'' version, and that the CBI is
clearly identified by means of brackets. All written submissions,
except for CBI, will be made available for inspection by interested
persons.
As requested by the Trade Representative, the Commission will not
include any CBI in its report. However, all information, including CBI,
submitted in this investigation may be disclosed to and used by: (i)
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) U.S.
government employees and contract personnel for cybersecurity purposes.
The Commission will not otherwise disclose any CBI in a way that would
reveal the operations of the firm supplying the information.
Summaries of views of interested persons: Interested persons
wishing to have a summary of their views included in the report should
include a summary with a written submission on or before October 14,
2025, 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 CBI. 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
where the written submission can be found.
By order of the Commission.
Issued: May 20, 2025.
Lisa Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2025-09339 Filed 5-22-25; 8:45 am]
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