§ 3316. — Appointments to chapter 20 panel proceedings.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 19USC3316]
TITLE 19--CUSTOMS DUTIES
CHAPTER 21--NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE
SUBCHAPTER I--APPROVAL OF, AND GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO, NORTH
AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT
Sec. 3316. Appointments to chapter 20 panel proceedings
(a) Consultation
The Trade Representative shall consult with the Committee on Ways
and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance
of the Senate regarding the selection and appointment of candidates for
the rosters described in article 2009 of the Agreement.
(b) Selection of individuals with environmental expertise
The United States shall, to the maximum extent practicable,
encourage the selection of individuals who have expertise and experience
in environmental issues for service in panel proceedings under chapter
20 of the Agreement to hear any challenge to a United States or State
environmental law.
(Pub. L. 103-182, title I, Sec. 106, Dec. 8, 1993, 107 Stat. 2065.)
Termination of NAFTA Status
Section to cease to have effect with respect to any country during
any period in which such country ceases to be a NAFTA country, see
section 109(b) of Pub. L. 103-182, set out as an Effective Date;
Termination of NAFTA Status note under section 3311 of this title.
