19 U.S.C. § 3911 — Reports

Page 1034 TITLE 19—CUSTOMS DUTIES § 3908 Immigration and Customs Enforcement are au- thorized, as appropriate, to enforce the provi- sions of subsection (a) and to enforce the laws and regulations governing exports of rough dia- monds, including with respect to the validation of the Kimberley Process Certificate by the ex- porting authority. (Pub. L. 108–19, § 8, Apr. 25, 2003, 117 Stat. 634.) Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE For effective date of this section, see section 15 of Pub. L. 108–19, set out as a note under section 3901 of this title. § 3908. Technical assistance The President may direct the appropriate agencies of the United States Government to make available technical assistance to countries seeking to implement the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme. (Pub. L. 108–19, § 9, Apr. 25, 2003, 117 Stat. 635.) Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE For effective date of this section, see section 15 of Pub. L. 108–19, set out as a note under section 3901 of this title. § 3909. Sense of Congress (a) Ongoing process It is the sense of the Congress that the Kim- berley Process Certification Scheme, officially launched on January 1, 2003, is an ongoing proc- ess. The President should work with Partici- pants to strengthen the Kimberley Process Cer- tification Scheme through the adoption of meas- ures for the sharing of statistics on the produc- tion of and trade in rough diamonds, and for monitoring the effectiveness of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme in stemming trade in diamonds the importation or exportation of which is not controlled through the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme. (b) Statistics and reporting It is the sense of the Congress that under Annex III to the Kimberley Process Certifi- cation Scheme, Participants recognized that re- liable and comparable data on the international trade in rough diamonds are an essential tool for the effective implementation of the Kim- berley Process Certification Scheme. Therefore, the executive branch should continue to— (1) keep and publish statistics on imports and exports of rough diamonds under sub- headings 7102.10.00, 7102.21, and 7102.31.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States; (2) make these statistics available for anal- ysis by interested parties and by Participants; and (3) take a leadership role in negotiating a standardized methodology among Participants for reporting statistics on imports and exports of rough diamonds. (Pub. L. 108–19, § 10, Apr. 25, 2003, 117 Stat. 635.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, referred to in subsec. (b)(1), is not set out in the Code. See Publication of Harmonized Tariff Schedule note set out under section 1202 of this title. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE For effective date of this section, see section 15 of Pub. L. 108–19, set out as a note under section 3901 of this title. § 3910. Kimberley Process Implementation Co- ordinating Committee The President shall establish a Kimberley Process Implementation Coordinating Com- mittee to coordinate the implementation of this chapter. The Committee shall be composed of the following individuals or their designees: (1) The Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of State, who shall be co-chair- persons. (2) The Secretary of Commerce. (3) The United States Trade Representative. (4) The Secretary of Homeland Security. (5) A representative of any other agency the President deems appropriate. (Pub. L. 108–19, § 11, Apr. 25, 2003, 117 Stat. 635.) Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE For effective date of this section, see section 15 of Pub. L. 108–19, set out as a note under section 3901 of this title. Executive Documents DELEGATION OF FUNCTIONS For assignment of functions of President under this section, see section 2 of Ex. Ord. No. 13312, July 29, 2003, 68 F.R. 45151, set out as a note under section 3901 of this title. § 3911. Reports (a) Annual reports Not later than 1 year after April 25, 2003, and every 12 months thereafter for such period as this chapter is in effect, the President shall transmit to the Congress a report— (1) describing actions taken by countries that have exported rough diamonds to the United States during the preceding 12-month period to control the exportation of the dia- monds through the Kimberley Process Certifi- cation Scheme; (2) describing whether there is statistical in- formation or other evidence that would indi- cate efforts to circumvent the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme, including cut- ting rough diamonds for the purpose of cir- cumventing the Kimberley Process Certifi- cation Scheme; (3) identifying each country that, during the preceding 12-month period, exported rough diamonds to the United States and was export- ing rough diamonds not controlled through the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme, Page 1035 TITLE 19—CUSTOMS DUTIES § 3913 1 So in original. Probably should be ‘‘Kimberley’’. if the failure to do so has significantly in- creased the likelihood that those diamonds not so controlled are being imported into the United States; and (4) identifying any problems or obstacles en- countered in the implementation of this chap- ter or the Kimberly 1 Process Certification Scheme. (b) Semiannual reports For each country identified in subsection (a)(3), the President, during such period as this chapter is in effect, shall, every 6 months after the initial report in which the country was iden- tified, transmit to the Congress a report that ex- plains what actions have been taken by the United States or such country since the previous report to ensure that diamonds the exportation of which was not controlled through the Kim- berley Process Certification Scheme are not being imported from that country into the United States. The requirement to issue a semi- annual report with respect to a country under this subsection shall remain in effect until such time as the country is controlling the importa- tion and exportation of rough diamonds through the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme. (Pub. L. 108–19, § 12, Apr. 25, 2003, 117 Stat. 636.) Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE For effective date of this section, see section 15 of Pub. L. 108–19, set out as a note under section 3901 of this title. Executive Documents DELEGATION OF FUNCTIONS For assignment of functions of President under this section, see section 2 of Ex. Ord. No. 13312, July 29, 2003, 68 F.R. 45151, set out as a note under section 3901 of this title. § 3912. GAO report Not later than 24 months after the effective date of this chapter, the Comptroller General of the United States shall transmit a report to the Congress on the effectiveness of the provisions of this chapter in preventing the importation or exportation of rough diamonds that is prohib- ited under section 3903 of this title. The Comp- troller General shall include in the report any recommendations on any modifications to this chapter that may be necessary. (Pub. L. 108–19, § 13, Apr. 25, 2003, 117 Stat. 636.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT For effective date of this chapter, see section 15 of Pub. L. 108–19, set out as an Effective Date note under section 3901 of this title. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE For effective date of this section, see section 15 of Pub. L. 108–19, set out as a note under section 3901 of this title. § 3913. Delegation of authorities The President may delegate the duties and au- thorities under this chapter to such officers, of- ficials, departments, or agencies of the United States Government as the President deems ap- propriate. (Pub. L. 108–19, § 14, Apr. 25, 2003, 117 Stat. 636.) Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE For effective date of this section, see section 15 of Pub. L. 108–19, set out as a note under section 3901 of this title. CHAPTER 26—DOMINICAN REPUBLIC- CENTRAL AMERICA FREE TRADE Sec. 4001. Purposes. 4002. Definitions. SUBCHAPTER I—APPROVAL OF, AND GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO, THE AGREEMENT 4011. Approval and entry into force of the Agree- ment. 4012. Relationship of the Agreement to United States and State law. 4013. Implementing actions in anticipation of entry into force and initial regulations. 4014. Consultation and layover provisions for, and effective date of, proclaimed actions. 4015. Administration of dispute settlement pro- ceedings. 4016. Arbitration of claims. SUBCHAPTER II—CUSTOMS PROVISIONS 4031. Tariff modifications. 4032. Additional duties on certain agricultural goods. 4033. Rules of origin. 4034. Retroactive application for certain liquida- tions and reliquidations of textile or ap- parel goods. 4035. Enforcement relating to trade in textile or apparel goods. 4036. Regulations. SUBCHAPTER III—RELIEF FROM IMPORTS 4051. Definitions. PART A—RELIEF FROM IMPORTS BENEFITING FROM THE AGREEMENT 4061. Commencing of action for relief. 4062. Commission action on petition. 4063. Provision of relief. 4064. Termination of relief authority. 4065. Compensation authority. PART B—TEXTILE AND APPAREL SAFEGUARD MEASURES 4081. Commencement of action for relief. 4082. Determination and provision of relief. 4083. Period of relief. 4084. Articles exempt from relief. 4085. Rate after termination of import relief. 4086. Termination of relief authority. 4087. Compensation authority. 4088. Confidential business information. PART C—CASES UNDER TITLE II OF THE TRADE ACT OF 1974 4101. Findings and action on goods of CAFTA–DR countries. SUBCHAPTER IV—MISCELLANEOUS 4111. Periodic reports and meetings on labor obli- gations and labor capacity-building provi- sions. 4112. Earned import allowance program.