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Notice2016-313522016-12-28

Public Comments and Hearing Regarding Request To Reinstate Action Taken in Connection With the European Union's Measures Concerning Meat and Meat Products

Trade Representative, Office of United States

Abstract

The interagency Section 301 Committee is holding a public hearing and seeking public comments to assist the United States Trade Representative (Trade Representative) in connection with the request of representatives of the U.S. beef industry to reinstate action against the European Union (EU) pursuant to Section 306(c) of the 1974 Trade Act, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2416(c)). Prior to reinstating trade action, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) will conduct a review of the effectiveness of such an action, and of other actions that could be taken (including actions against other products), in achieving the objectives of Section 301 of this title (19 U.S.C. 2411); and the effects of such actions on the United States economy, including consumers.

Action & Dates

Action
Notice of public hearing and request for comments.
Dates
The schedule and deadlines are as follows:

Document Excerpt

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Office of the United States Trade Representative [Docket No. USTR-2016-0025] AGENCY: Office of the United States Trade Representative. ACTION: Notice of public hearing and request for comments. SUMMARY: The interagency Section 301 Committee is holding a public hearing and seeking public comments to assist the United States Trade Representative (Trade Representative) in connection with the request of representatives of the U.S. beef industry to reinstate action against the European Union (EU) pursuant to Section 306(c) of the 1974 Trade Act, as amended ( 19 U.S.C. 2416(c) ). Prior to reinstating trade action, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) will conduct a review of the effectiveness of such an action, and of other actions that could be taken (including actions against other products), in achieving the objectives of Section 301 of this title ( 19 U.S.C. 2411 ); and the effects of such actions on the United States economy, including consumers. DATES: The schedule and deadlines are as follows: Monday, January 30, 2017 at 11:59 p.m.: Deadline for interested persons to submit written comments and requests to appear at the hearing, which must include a summary of testimony. Wednesday, February 15, 2017: The Section 301 Committee will convene a public hearing in Rooms 1 and 2, 1724 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20508, beginning at 9:30 a.m. If necessary, the hearing may continue on the next business day. Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at 11:59 p.m.: Deadline

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Citation: 81 FR 95724