[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 96 (Wednesday, May 19, 1999)] [Notices] [Page 27294] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 99-12600] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 332-403] Assessment of the Economic Effects on the United States of China's Accession to the WTO AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission. ACTION: Revised completion date. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: On May 5, 1999, the Commission received a request from the United States Trade Representative (USTR) regarding its report, Assessment of the Economic Effects on the United States of China's Accession to the WTO (Inv. No. 332-403). The USTR requested that the ITC incorporate comparative static analysis of China's tariff offer made in April 1999. The USTR also extended the Commission's date for submitting the report to June 15, 1999. EFFECTIVE DATE: May 10, 1999. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Arona Butcher, Office of Economics (202-205-3301). For information on the legal aspects of this investigation, contact William Gearhart of the Office of the General Counsel (202-205-3091). The media should contact Margaret O'Laughlin, Office of External Relations (202-205-1819). Hearing impaired individuals are advised that information on this matter can be obtained by contacting the TDD terminal on (202) 205-1810. Background: The U.S. International Trade Commission instituted investigation 332-403, Assessment of the Economic Effects on the United States of China's Accession to the WTO, on January 19, 1999 following receipt on December 21, 1998 of a request under sec. 332(g) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1332(g)) from the USTR. Further information on the scope of the investigation is available in the ITC's notice of investigation, dated January 20, 1999, which may be obtained from the ITC Internet server (http://www.usitc.gov) or by contacting the Office of the Secretary, United States International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436 or at 202-205-1802. By order of the Commission. Issued: May 11, 1999. Donna R. Koehnke, Secretary. [FR Doc. 99-12600 Filed 5-18-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020-02-P