Federal Register #TA-201-78

USITC Monitoring Investigation of Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber Industry

This notice announces a monitoring investigation by the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) regarding the domestic fine denier polyester staple fiber (PSF) industry: - Government Buyer: - U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) - No OEMs or vendors are identified, as this is not a procurement action - No products or services are being requested or purchased - Purpose: - USITC is preparing a report for the President and Congress on the domestic fine denier PSF industry - The investigation follows the President's imposition of a safeguard measure restricting imports of fine denier PSF - The report will monitor the industry's progress and adjustment to import competition, as required by law - Notable Requirements: - Public hearing scheduled for interested parties - Opportunities for written submissions and participation - Special procedures for handling confidential business information - Location: - USITC headquarters in Washington, DC is the primary site for investigation activities

Description

The U.S. International Trade Commission has instituted investigation No. TA-201-78 (Monitoring) to prepare a report on monitoring developments in the domestic fine denier polyester staple fiber industry. This is pursuant to section 204(a)(2) of the Trade Act of 1974 following the President's decision to impose a safeguard measure on imports of fine denier polyester staple fiber as described in Proclamation 10857 of November 8, 2024. The investigation includes a scheduled hearing and aims to assess the progress and efforts of the domestic industry in adjusting to import competition. The report will be submitted to the President and Congress by November 23, 2026.

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