§ 2553 - Action after receipt of representations

CHAPTER 13— TRADE AGREEMENTS ACT OF 1979 › SUBCHAPTER II— TECHNICAL BARRIERS TO TRADE (STANDARDS)

(a) Upon receipt of any representation made under section 2552 of this title, the Trade Representative shall review the issues concerned in consultation with—

(a)(1) the agency or person alleged to be engaging in violations under the Agreement;

(a)(2) the member agencies of the interagency trade organization established under section 1872(a) of this title;

(a)(3) other appropriate Federal agencies; and

(a)(4) appropriate representatives referred to in section 2547 of this title.

(b) The Trade Representative shall undertake to resolve, on a mutually satisfactory basis, the issues set forth in the representation through consultation with the parties concerned.

Notes

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1996—Pub. L. 104–295 amended directory language of Pub. L. 103–182. See 1993 Amendment note below.

1993—Pub. L. 103–182, as amended by Pub. L. 104–295, substituted “Trade Representative” for “Special Representative” wherever appearing.