Generalized System of Preferences: Possible Modifications, 2017 Review

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. International Trade Commission [Investigation No. 332-567] AGENCY: United States International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice of institution of investigation and scheduling of public hearing. SUMMARY: Following receipt of a request on May 18, 2018, from the United States Trade Representative (USTR), the U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission) instituted investigation No. 332-567, Generalized System of Preferences: Possible Modifications, 2017 Review, for the purpose of providing advice and information relating to the possible designation of additional articles, removal of articles, waiver of competitive need limitations, redesignation of articles, and denial of a de minimis waiver. DATES: June 4, 2018: Deadline for filing requests to appear at the public hearing. June 7, 2018: Deadline for filing pre-hearing briefs and statements. June 14, 2018: Public hearing. June 21, 2018: Deadline for filing post-hearing briefs and statements. June 21, 2018: Deadline for filing all other written submissions. September 7, 2018: Transmittal of Commission report to the USTR. ADDRESSES: All Commission offices, including the Commission's hearing rooms, are located in the United States International Trade Commission Building, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC. All written submissions should be addressed to the Secretary, United States International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436. The public record for this investigation may be viewed on the Commission's electro…