BIS Invites Public Comments on Chemical Weapons Convention
January 15, 2003
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is seeking public
comments on the impact that implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention
has had on commercial activities involving “Schedule 1” chemicals through
calendar year 2002. This notice of inquiry is part of an effort to collect
information to assist in the preparation of the annual Presidential
certification required under Condition 9 of Senate Resolution 75, April 24,
1997, in which the Senate gave its advice and consent to the ratification of the
Chemical Weapons Convention. Comments are due December 18, 2002. Written
comments (four copies) should be submitted to Willard Fisher, Regulatory Policy
Division, Office of Exporter Services, Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S.
Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Room 2705,
Washington, D.C., 20230. In order to meet the due date for comments, single
copies may be faxed to 1-202-482-3355, provided that you follow up by submitting
the appropriate number (four copies) of written comments. Access additional
information online at
http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/14mar20010800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2002/02-30011.htm.