§ 4705a. — Reestablishment of initiative on automotive parts sales to Japan.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 15USC4705a]
TITLE 15--COMMERCE AND TRADE
CHAPTER 73--EXPORT ENHANCEMENT
SUBCHAPTER I-A--FAIR TRADE IN AUTOMOTIVE PARTS
Sec. 4705a. Re-establishment of initiative on automotive parts
sales to Japan
(a) In general
The Secretary of Commerce shall re-establish the initiative to
increase the sale of United States-made automotive parts and accessories
to Japanese markets.
(b) Functions
In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall--
(1) foster increased access for United States-made automotive
parts and accessories to Japanese companies, including specific
consultations on access to Japanese markets;
(2) facilitate the exchange of information between United States
automotive parts manufacturers and the Japanese automobile industry;
(3) collect data and market information on the Japanese
automotive industry regarding needs, trends, and procurement
practices, including the types, volume, and frequency of parts sales
to Japanese automobile manufacturers;
(4) establish contacts with Japanese automobile manufacturers in
order to facilitate contact between United States automotive parts
manufacturers and Japanese automobile manufacturers;
(5) report on and attempt to resolve disputes, policies, or
practices, whether public or private, that result in barriers to
increased commerce between United States automotive parts
manufacturers and Japanese automobile manufacturers;
(6) take actions to initiate periodic consultations with
officials of the Government of Japan regarding sales of United
States-made automotive parts in Japanese markets; and
(7) transmit to Congress the annual report prepared by the
Special Advisory Committee under section 4705b(c)(5) of this title.
(Pub. L. 105-261, div. C, title XXXVIII, Sec. 3803, Oct. 17, 1998, 112
Stat. 2276.)
Section Referred to in Other Sections
This section is referred to in section 4705b of this title.
