[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 62 (Thursday, March 31, 1994)] [Unknown Section] [Page 0] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 94-7606] [[Page Unknown]] [Federal Register: March 31, 1994] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 332-353] Potential Impact on the U.S. Economy and Industries of the GATT Uruguay Round Agreements AGENCY: International Trade Commission. ACTION: Institution of investigation and call for public submissions. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- EFFECTIVE DATE: March 25, 1994. SUMMARY: Following receipt on March 23, 1994, of a request from the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Senate Committee on Finance, the Commission instituted investigation No. 332-353, Potential Impact on the U.S. Economy and Industries of the GATT Uruguay Agreements, under section 332(g) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1332(g)). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Information on industry sectors may be obtained from Karen Laney-Cummings, Office of Industries (202-205-3443) or Mark Estes, Office of Industries (202-205-3491); economic aspects, from Hugh Arce, Office of Economics (202-205-3234); and legal aspects, from William Gearhart, Office of the General Counsel (202-205-3091). The media should contact Margaret O'Laughlin, Director, Office of Public Affairs (202-205-1819). Hearing impaired individuals are advised that information on this matter can be obtained by contacting the TDD terminal on 202-205-1107. BACKGROUND: In their letter dated March 23, 1994, the Committees note that the President notified the Congress on December 15, 1993, of his intention to enter into trade agreements resulting from the Uruguay Round of multilateral trade negotiations under the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). The Committees asked the Commission to conduct a study under section 332(g) consisting of (1) a review and analysis of existing economy-wide studies of the effects of the Uruguay Round, focusing on the effects on overall U.S. employment, output, and trade flows; and (2) analyses of the impact of both tariff and nontariff provisions of the GATT Uruguay Round Agreements on important agricultural, industrial, and service sectors of the economy. Both areas of analysis should include consideration of the likely impact of the Agreements on U.S. production, employment, U.S. consumers, and U.S. exports and imports. The Committees asked that the analyses be based on the Agreements as concluded to date, not on hypothetical assumptions concerning provisions that are still under negotiation. They also asked that the study focus on those provisions having the greatest impact on individual sectors. More specifically, the Committees asked that the Commission's assessment identify those provisions of the Agreements likely to significantly impact each sector. The Committees have requested the study by June 17, 1994 and have directed that the report should be concise and emphasize important implications rather than quantitative detail. WRITTEN SUBMISSIONS: Interested persons are invited to submit written statements concerning the matters to be addressed by the Commission in its report. The Commission is especially interested in receiving information regarding the impact of the GATT Uruguay Round Agreements on individual sector employment, output, and trade flows. A list of the sectors under examination by the Commission is attached. Written submissions should be received no later than noon on May 2, 1994. All submissions should be addressed to the Secretary of the Commission at the Commission's office, 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20436. Commercial or financial information that a submitter 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 Sec. 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. 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. By order of the Commission. Issued: March 25, 1994. Donna R. Koehnke, Secretary. Attachment Industry Sectors Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry Sectors Livestock and meat Poultry and eggs Dairy Fish Sugar and other sweeteners Fruit and vegetables Grain, milled grain, and animal feed Oilseed and oilseed products Alcoholic beverages Tobacco and tobacco products Tropical and specialty agricultural products Wood and lumber products Paper, pulp, and printed matter Cotton Industrial Sectors Energy and Chemicals Energy and related products Primary aromatic chemicals and olefins Agricultural chemicals Miscellaneous finished chemical products Pharmaceuticals Rubber, plastics, and products thereof Miscellaneous chemicals Textiles, Apparel, and Footwear Textiles Apparel Footwear Minerals and Metals Non-ferrous metals and products Flat glass, fiber glass, and miscellaneous glass products Industrial and household ceramics Non-metallic industrial minerals Steelmaking raw materials Basic iron and steel products Fabricated metal products Machinery and Transportation Motor vehicles Motor vehicle parts Aerospace equipment and parts Certain transportation equipment Metal wood working equipment Industrial machinery Electrical equipment and components Appliances Miscellaneous equipment Electronics Computers and office equipment Telephone and telegraph apparatus and optical cable Consumer electronic products Recorded media Semiconductors, and other electronic components Instruments Medical equipment Photographic and optical equipment and materials Miscellaneous manufactures Silverware, flatware, and jewelry Dolls, toys, games, sporting goods, bicycles, and musical instruments Luggage, handbags, and flatgoods Furniture and lamps Miscellaneous manufactured articles Service Sectors\1\ Audio visual --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\The Maritime, Financial, and Basic Telecommunications sectors are subject to further negotiations and therefore will not be covered in detail. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Business and professional (including advertising, accounting, architecture and engineering, consulting, and legal services) Construction Tourism Value-added telecommunications [FR Doc. 94-7606 Filed 3-30-94; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020-02-P