BIS Seeks Comments on New Section 232 Investigation on Titanium Sponge

The Bureau of Industry and Security seeks comments by April 22 on its recently initiated Section 232 investigation into possible import restrictions on titanium sponge. Comments should address national security implications of imported titanium sponge, including the quantities imported, domestic capacity to meet national defense requirements, availability of resources and facilities to produce titanium sponge, and the impact of foreign competition on the U.S. titanium sponge industry. Rebuttal comments will be due May 22. The Section 232 investigation was begun at the request of a domestic titanium sponge producer, Titanium Metals Corporation (TIMET) (see 1903050030).