19 USC 2543 - Representation of United States interests before international standards organizations

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§ 2543.

Representation of United States interests before international standards organizations

(a)

Oversight and consultation

The Secretary concerned shall—

(1)

inform, and consult and coordinate with, the Trade Representative with respect to international standards-related activities identified under paragraph (2);

(2)

keep adequately informed regarding international standards-related activities and identify those that may substantially affect the commerce of the United States; and

(3)

carry out such functions as are required under subsections (b) and (c).

(b)

Representation of United States interests by private persons

(1)

Definitions

For purposes of this subsection—

(A)

Organization member

(B)

Private international standards organization

(2)

In general

(3)

Inadequate representation

(4)

Action by organization member

(5)

Action by Secretary concerned

If—

(A)

within the appropriate period referred to in paragraph (4), the organization member does not respond to the Secretary concerned with respect to the notification, or does respond but does not demonstrate to the Secretary concerned the requisite willingness and ability to represent adequately United States interests; or

(B)

there is no organization member of the private international standards organization;

the Secretary concerned shall make appropriate arrangements to provide for the adequate representation of United States interests. In cases where subparagraph (A) applies, such provision shall be made by the Secretary concerned through the appropriate organization member if the private international standards organization involved requires representation by that member.

(c)

Representation of United States interests by Federal agencies

With respect to any international standards organization before which the interests of the United States are represented by one or more Federal agencies that are officially recognized by that organization for such purpose, the Secretary concerned shall—

(1)

encourage cooperation among interested Federal agencies with a view toward facilitating the development of a uniform position with respect to the technical activities with which the organization is concerned;

(2)

encourage such Federal agencies to seek information from, and to cooperate with, the affected domestic interests when undertaking such representation; and

(3)

not preempt the responsibilities of any Federal agency that has jurisdiction with respect to the activities undertaken by such organization, unless requested to do so by such agency.

(Pub. L. 96–39, title IV, § 413, July 26, 1979, 93 Stat. 244; Pub. L. 103–182, title III, § 351(b)(2)(A), Dec. 8, 1993, 107 Stat. 2122; Pub. L. 104–295, § 21(b)(1), Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3529.)

cite as: 19 USC 2543