19 U.S.C. § 3912 — GAO report

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.