[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 15, Volume 3]

[Revised as of January 1, 2006]

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[CITE: 15CFR2006.7]



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                  TITLE 15--COMMERCE AND FOREIGN TRADE

 

      CHAPTER XX--OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE

 

PART 2006_PROCEDURES FOR FILING PETITIONS FOR ACTION UNDER SECTION 301 

OF THE TRADE ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED--Table of Contents

 

Sec. 2006.7  Public hearings.



    (a) A public hearing for the purpose of receiving views on the 

issues raised in a petition shall be held by the Section 301 Committee:

    (1) Within 30 days after the date that an investigation is initiated 

under section 302(a)(2) if a hearing is requested in the petition (or 

later, if agreed to by the petitioner); or

    (2) Within a reasonable period if, after the investigation is 

initiated, a timely request is made by the petitioner, or any other 

interested person as defined in Sec. 2006.3(b).

    (b) Prior to making a recommendation on what action, if any, should 

be taken in response to issues raised in the petition, the Section 301 

Committee shall hold a public hearing upon the written request of any 

interested person. An interested person should submit an application to 

the Section 301 Chairman stating briefly the interest of the person 

requesting the hearing, the firm, person, or association he represents, 

and the position to be taken. A hearing so requested shall be held:

    (1) Prior to determining what action should be taken under section 

301, and after at least 30 days' notice; or

    (2) Within 30 days after the determination of action is made, if the 

Trade Representative determines that expeditious action is required.

    (c) After receipt of a request for a public hearing under sections 

302(a)(4)(B) or 304(b)(1)(A) of the Trade Act, the Chairman of the 

Section 301 Committee will notify the applicant whether the request 

meets the requirements of this part, and if not, the reasons therefor. 

If the applicant has met the requirements of this part, he will receive 

at least 30 days' notice of the time and place of the hearing.

    (d) Notice of public hearings to be held under sections 302(a)(4)(B) 

and 304(b)(1)(A) shall be published in the Federal Register by the 

Chairman of the Section 301 Committee.