19 U.S.C. § 2706 — Effective date

Page 806 TITLE 19—CUSTOMS DUTIES § 2705 1 So in original. Probably should be ‘‘consultation’’. ‘‘Commission’’) shall submit to Congress and the President biennial reports regarding the economic impact of this chapter on United States industries and consumers and on the economy of the beneficiary countries. (2) First report The first report shall be submitted not later than September 30, 2001. (3) Treatment of Puerto Rico, etc. For purposes of this section, industries in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the in- sular possessions of the United States are con- sidered to be United States industries. (b) Requisite areas of Commission assessment (1) Each report required under subsection (a) shall include, but not be limited to, an assess- ment by the Commission regarding— (A) the actual effect, during the period cov- ered by the report, of this Act on the United States economy generally as well as on those specific domestic industries which produce ar- ticles that are like, or directly competitive with, articles being imported into the United States from beneficiary countries; and (B) the probable future effect which this Act will have on the United States economy gen- erally, as well as on such domestic industries, before the provisions of this Act terminate. (2) In preparing the assessments required under paragraph (1), the Commission shall, to the extent practicable— (A) analyze the production, trade and con- sumption of United States products affected by this Act, taking into consideration employ- ment, profit levels, and use of productive fa- cilities with respect to the domestic industries concerned, and such other economic factors in such industries as it considers relevant, in- cluding prices, wages, sales, inventories, pat- terns of demand, capital investment, obsoles- cence of equipment, and diversification of pro- duction; and (B) describe the nature and extent of any significant change in employment, profit lev- els, and use of productive facilities, and such other conditions as it deems relevant in the domestic industries concerned, which it be- lieves are attributable to this Act. (c) Time of submission of reports; public partici- pation (1) Each report required under subsection (a) shall be submitted to the Congress and to the President before the close of the nine-month pe- riod beginning on the day after the last day of the period covered by the report. (2) The Commission shall provide opportunity for the submission by the public, either orally or in writing, or both, of information relating to matters that will be addressed in the reports. (Pub. L. 98–67, title II, § 215, Aug. 5, 1983, 97 Stat. 393; Pub. L. 106–200, title II, § 211(d)(1), May 18, 2000, 114 Stat. 287.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT This chapter, referred to in subsec. (a)(1), was in the original ‘‘this title’’, meaning title II of Pub. L. 98–67, Aug. 5, 1983, 97 Stat. 384, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of title II to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2701 of this title and Tables. This Act, referred to in subsec. (b), probably should be ‘‘this title’’ meaning title II of Pub. L. 98–67, Aug. 5, 1983, 97 Stat. 384, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of title II to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2701 of this title and Tables. AMENDMENTS 2000—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 106–200 inserted heading and amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: ‘‘The United States International Trade Commission (hereinafter in this section referred to as the ‘Commission’) shall prepare, and submit to the Con- gress and to the President, a report regarding the eco- nomic impact of this Act on United States industries and consumers during— ‘‘(1) the twenty-four-month period beginning with August 5, 1983; and ‘‘(2) each calendar year occurring thereafter until duty-free treatment under this chapter is terminated under section 2706(b) of this title. For purposes of this section, industries in the Common- wealth of Puerto Rico and the insular possessions of the United States shall be considered to be United States industries.’’ § 2705. Impact study by Secretary of Labor The Secretary of Labor, in consulation 1 with other appropriate Federal agencies, shall under- take a continuing review and analysis of the im- pact which the implementation of the provisions of this chapter have with respect to United States labor; and shall make an annual written report to Congress on the results of such review and analysis. (Pub. L. 98–67, title II, § 216, Aug. 5, 1983, 97 Stat. 394.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original ‘‘this title’’, meaning title II of Pub. L. 98–67, Aug. 5, 1983, 97 Stat. 384, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of title II to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2701 of this title and Tables. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries TERMINATION OF REPORTING REQUIREMENTS For termination, effective May 15, 2000, of provisions in this section relating to making an annual written report to Congress, see section 3003 of Pub. L. 104–66, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance, and page 123 of House Document No. 103–7. § 2706. Effective date (a) This chapter shall take effect on August 5, 1983. (b) Repealed. Pub. L. 101–382, title II, § 211, Aug. 20, 1990, 104 Stat. 655. (Pub. L. 98–67, title II, § 218, Aug. 5, 1983, 97 Stat. 395; Pub. L. 101–382, title II, § 211, Aug. 20, 1990, 104 Stat. 655.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT This chapter, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original ‘‘this subtitle’’ meaning subtitle A (§§ 211–218) Page 807 TITLE 19—CUSTOMS DUTIES § 2707 of title II of Pub. L. 98–67 which enacted this chapter, amended section 1202 of this title, repealed section 2582 of this title, and enacted provisions set out as notes under sections 1202, 1319, 2251, and 2703 of this title and section 1311 of Title 33, Navigation and Navigable Wa- ters. For complete classification of subtitle A to the Code, see Tables. AMENDMENTS 1990—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 101–382 struck out subsec. (b) which related to termination of duty-free treat- ment. Notwithstanding directory language repealing ‘‘section 218 of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (19 U.S.C. 2706(b))’’, amendment was executed by re- pealing subsec. (b) to reflect the probable intent of Con- gress in view of catchline for section 211 of Pub. L. 101–382 which read ‘‘Repeal of termination date on duty-free treatment under the Act’’. § 2707. Center for the Study of Western Hemi- spheric Trade (a) Establishment The Commissioner of Customs, after consulta- tion with appropriate officials in the State of Texas, is authorized and directed to make grants to an institution (or a consortium of such institutions) to assist such institution in plan- ning, establishing, and operating a Center for the Study of Western Hemispheric Trade (here- after in this section referred to as the ‘‘Cen- ter’’). The Commissioner of Customs shall make the first grant not later than December 1, 1994, and the Center shall be established not later than February 1, 1995. (b) Scope of Center The Center shall be a year-round program op- erated by an institution located in the State of Texas (or a consortium of such institutions), the purpose of which is to promote and study trade between and among Western Hemisphere coun- tries. The Center shall conduct activities de- signed to examine— (1) the impact of the NAFTA on the econo- mies in, and trade within, the Western Hemi- sphere; (2) the negotiation of any future free trade agreements, including possible accessions to the NAFTA; and (3) adjusting tariffs, reducing nontariff bar- riers, improving relations among customs offi- cials, and promoting economic relations among countries in the Western Hemisphere. (c) Consultation; selection criteria The Commissioner of Customs shall consult with appropriate officials of the State of Texas and private sector authorities with respect to selecting, planning, and establishing the Center. In selecting the appropriate institution, the Commissioner of Customs shall give consider- ation to— (1) the institution’s ability to carry out the programs and activities described in this sec- tion; and (2) any resources the institution can provide the Center in addition to Federal funds pro- vided under this program. (d) Programs and activities The Center shall conduct the following activi- ties: (1) Provide forums for international discus- sion and debate for representatives from coun- tries in the Western Hemisphere regarding issues which affect trade and other economic relations within the hemisphere, including the impact of the NAFTA on individual economies and the desirability and feasibility of possible accessions to the NAFTA by such countries. (2) Conduct studies and research projects on subjects which affect Western Hemisphere trade, including tariffs, customs, regional and national economics, business development and finance, production and personnel manage- ment, manufacturing, agriculture, engineer- ing, transportation, immigration, tele- communications, medicine, science, urban studies, border demographics, social anthro- pology, and population. (3) Publish materials, disseminate informa- tion, and conduct seminars and conferences to support and educate representatives from countries in the Western Hemisphere who seek to do business with or invest in other Western Hemisphere countries. (4) Provide grants, fellowships, endowed chairs, and financial assistance to outstanding scholars and authorities from Western Hemi- sphere countries. (5) Provide grants, fellowships, and other fi- nancial assistance to qualified graduate stu- dents, from Western Hemisphere countries, to study at the Center. (6) Implement academic exchange programs and other cooperative research and instruc- tional agreements with the complementary Dante B. Fascell North-South Center at the University of Miami at Coral Gables. (e) Definitions For purposes of this section— (1) NAFTA The term ‘‘NAFTA’’ means the North Amer- ican Free Trade Agreement. (2) Western Hemisphere countries The terms ‘‘Western Hemisphere countries’’, ‘‘countries in the Western Hemisphere’’, and ‘‘Western Hemisphere’’ mean Canada, the United States, Mexico, countries located in South America, beneficiary countries (as de- fined by section 2702 of this title), the Com- monwealth of Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Islands. (f) Fees for seminars and publications Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a grant made under this section may provide that the Center may charge a reasonable fee for at- tendance at seminars and conferences and for copies of publications, studies, reports, and other documents the Center publishes. The Cen- ter may waive such fees in any case in which it determines imposing a fee would impose a finan- cial hardship and the purposes of the Center would be served by granting such a waiver. (g) Duration of grant The Commissioner of Customs is directed to make grants to any institution or institutions selected as the Center for fiscal years 1994, 1995, 1996, and 1997. (h) Report The Commissioner of Customs shall, no later than July 1, 1994, and annually thereafter for