§ 2482. — Exercise of functions of International Trade Commission.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 19USC2482]
TITLE 19--CUSTOMS DUTIES
CHAPTER 12--TRADE ACT OF 1974
SUBCHAPTER VI--GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 2482. Exercise of functions of International Trade
Commission
(a) Preliminary investigation
In order to expedite the performance of its functions under this
chapter, the International Trade Commission may conduct preliminary
investigations, determine the scope and manner of its proceedings, and
consolidate proceedings before it.
(b) Use of authority granted under other provisions
In performing its functions under this chapter, the Commission may
exercise any authority granted to it under any other Act.
(c) Gathering of current information
The Commission shall at all times keep informed concerning the
operation and effect of provisions relating to duties or other import
restrictions of the United States contained in trade agreements entered
into under the trade agreements program.
(Pub. L. 93-618, title VI, Sec. 603, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2073.)
References in Text
This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (b), was in the
original ``this Act'', meaning Pub. L. 93-618, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat.
1978, as amended, which is classified principally to this chapter. For
complete classification of this Act to the Code, see References in Text
note set out under section 2101 of this title and Tables.
