[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 136 (Monday, July 16, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Page 32833]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-15193]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Public Hearing on Section 232 National Security Investigation of
Imports of Automobiles, Including Cars, SUVs, Vans and Light Trucks,
and Automotive Parts; Change of Date for the Public Hearing
AGENCY: U.S. Department of Commerce.
ACTION: Change of date for public hearing.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce is cancelling one of the days of
the two-day public hearing associated with the notice of request for
public comments and public hearing that appeared in the Federal
Register on May 30, 2018. In the notice, the Department encouraged
interested public participants to participate in a hearing for the
investigation assist the Department in determining whether imports of
automobiles, including cars, SUVs, vans and light trucks, and
automotive parts threaten to impair the national security and in
recommending remedies if such a threat is found to exist. The hearing
was originally scheduled for July 19 and 20. Only 45 requests to
testify were received. Because these requests can all be accommodated
on a single day, the second day of the hearing originally scheduled for
July 20 is cancelled. The hearing will be held on July 19 only. The
hearing will begin at 8:30 a.m. and will end at 5:30 p.m. The location
of the hearing remains unchanged.
DATES: The public hearing will be held on July 19, 2018, beginning at
8:30 a.m. local time and concluding at 5:30 p.m. local time.
ADDRESSES: The public hearing will be held at 1401 Constitution Avenue
NW, Washington DC, 20230.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sahra Park-Su, U.S. Department of
Commerce (202) 482-2811. For more information about the section 232
program, including the regulations and the text of previous
investigations, see www.bis.doc.gov/232.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the Federal Register of May 30, 2018, the
Secretary of Commerce (``Secretary'') invited interested parties to
submit written comments, data, analyses, or other information pertinent
to the Department of Commerce's investigation under section 232 of the
Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1862), to determine
the effects on the national security of imports of automobiles,
including cars, SUVs, vans and light trucks, and automotive parts (83
FR 24735). In the notice, the Secretary also announced that the
Department will be holding a public hearing on the investigation on
July 19 and 20, 2018. Only 45 requests to testify were received.
Because these requests can all be accommodated on a single day, the
second day of the hearing originally scheduled for July 20, 2018 is
cancelled.
The hearing will be held on July 19 only and will take place from
8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. The location of the hearing remains unchanged at
the Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington DC,
20230.
Procedures for Attending the Hearing
The hearing is open to the general public and seating is on a
first-come-first served basis. We anticipate a high volume of interest
and encourage all members of public wishing to attend, to arrive early
and be prepared to go through a security screening. You must present a
valid form of identification such as a driver's license, passport, or
state issued ID.
The main entrance of the Department of Commerce is on 14th Street
NW. between Pennsylvania Avenue and Constitution Avenue, across from
the Ronald Reagan Building. Upon entering the building, please go
through security and check in at the guard's desk. DOC staff will meet
and escort visitors to the auditorium.
Non-U.S. Citizens Please Note: All foreign national visitors who do
not have permanent resident status and who wish to attend the hearing
must contact [email protected] by 12 p.m., July 16. You will then be
asked to provide additional information. Please also bring a copy of
your passport on the day of the hearing to serve as identification.
Failure to provide the requested information prior to arrival will
result, at a minimum, in significant delays in entering the facility.
Dated: July 11, 2018.
Earl Comstock,
Director, Office of Policy and Strategic Planning, U.S. Department of
Commerce.
[FR Doc. 2018-15193 Filed 7-12-18; 11:15 am]
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