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Internet:  http://www.wto.orgReference:    WLI/100 13 November 2002
AGREEMENT ON GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT
DONE AT MARRAKESH ON 15 APRIL 1994
CERTIFICATION OF MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGREEMENT
TRANSMISSION OF CERTIFIED TRUE COPIES OF REPLACEMENT PAGES
IN THE LOOSE-LEAF SYSTEM FOR APPENDICES CONTAINING
THE CERTIFIED MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGREEMENT
I have the honour to furnish herewith certified true copies of replacement pages 1/6 to 6/6 of
Annex 2 of Appendix I containing the certified modifications.
The modifications concern the  United States  and are effective as of 16 October 2002 .
Supachai Panitchpakdi
Director-General
02-6290 WT/Let/431AGREEMENT ON GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT
DONE AT MARRAKESH ON 15 APRIL 1994
CERTIFICATION OF MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGREEMENT
It is hereby certified that the modifications to Appendix I, Annex 2 of the Agreement on
Government Procurement (1994) concerning the  United States  which were notified to the Committee
on Government Procurement (GPA/W/208) pursuant to the procedures of Article XXIV:6 became
effective as of 16 October 2002 .
Pursuant to the Decision of the Committee on Government Procurement adopted on
4 June 1996 regarding the establishment of a loose-leaf system with legal effect to periodically update
the Appendices to the Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA/M/2) and procedures with
respect to the modifications to the loose-leaf system (GPA/M/5), these modifications are contained inthe attached replacement pages to the loose-leaf system.  Accordingly, the attached pages replace
pages 1/6 to 6/6 of Annex 2 to Appendix I of the  United States in the Loose-Leaf System of
Appendices in conformity with the afore-mentioned Decisions.
This notification is furnished in accordance with paragraph 14 of Article XXIV of the
Agreement.
This Certification is deposited with the Director-General of the World Trade Organization, who
shall promptly furnish a certified true copy to each party to the Agreement on Government
Procurement.  It shall be registered in accordance with the provisions of Article 102 of the Charter of
the United Nations.
Done at Geneva this twelfth day of November, two thousand and two.
Supachai Panitchpakdi
Certified true copy:
Director-GeneralAPPENDIX I UNITED STATES ANNEX 2 Page 1/6
16 October 2002 (WT/Let/431)UNITED STATES
(Authentic in the English language only)
ANNEX 2
Sub-Central Government Entities which Procure in Accordance
With the Provisions of this Agreement
Threshold : 355,000 SDRs for supplies and services
5 million SDRs for construction
List of Entities :
Arizona
Executive branch agenciesArkansas
Executive branch agencies, including universities but  excluding the Office of Fish and Game and
construction services
California
Executive branch agenciesColorado
Executive branch agenciesConnecticut
Department of Administrative Services
Connecticut Department of Transportation
Connecticut Department of Public Works
Constituent Units of Higher Education
Delaware*
Administrative Services (Central Procurement Agency)
State Universities
State Colleges
Florida*
Executive branch agenciesAPPENDIX I UNITED STATES ANNEX 2 Page 2/6
16 October 2002 (WT/Let/431)Hawaii
Department of Accounting and General Services (with the exception of procurements of software
developed in the state and construction)
Idaho
Central Procurement Agency (including all colleg es and universities subject to central purchasing
oversight)
Illinois*
Department of Central Management Services
Iowa*
Department of General Services
Department of Transportation
Board of Regents' Institutions (universities)
Kansas
Executive branch agencies, excluding constr uction services, automobiles and aircraft
Kentucky
Division of Purchases, Finan ce and Administration Cabinet, excluding construction projects
Louisiana
Executive branch agenciesMaine*
Department of Administrative and Financial Services
Bureau of General Services (covering state government agencies
  and school construction)
Maine Department of Transportation
Maryland*
Office of the Treasury
Department of the Environment
Department of General Services
Department of Housing a nd Community Development
Department of Human ResourcesDepartment of Licensing and Regulation
Department of Natural Resources
Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services
Department of Personnel
Department of TransportationAPPENDIX I UNITED STATES ANNEX 2 Page 3/6
16 October 2002 (WT/Let/431)Massachusetts
Executive Office for Administration and Finance
Executive Office of Communities and Development
Executive Office of Consumer Affairs
Executive Office of Economic Affairs
Executive Office of Education
Executive Office of Elder AffairsExecutive Office of Environmental Affairs
Executive Office of Health and Human Service
Executive Office of Labor
Executive Office of Public Safety
Executive Office of Transportation and Construction
Michigan*
Department of Management and BudgetMinnesota
Executive branch agenciesMississippi
Department of Finance and Administration (does not include services)
Missouri
Office of Administration
Division of Purchasing and Materials Management
Montana
Executive branch agencies (only for services and construction)
New York*
State agencies
State university system
Public authorities and public benefit corporations, w ith the exception of those entities with multi-state
mandates
In addition to the exceptions noted at the end of this annex, transit cars, buses and related equipment are
not covered.
Nebraska
Central Procurement AgencyNew Hampshire*
Central Procurement AgencyAPPENDIX I UNITED STATES ANNEX 2 Page 4/6
16 October 2002 (WT/Let/431)Oklahoma*
Office of Public Affairs and all state agencies and departments subject to the Oklahoma Central
Purchasing Act, excluding  construction services.
Oregon
Department of Administrative ServicesPennsylvania*
Executive branch agencies, including:
Governor's Office
Department of the Auditor General
Treasury Department
Department of Agriculture
Department of BankingPennsylvania Securities Commission
Department of Health
Department of Transportation
Insurance Department
Department of AgingDepartment of Correction
Department of Labor and Industry
Department of Military Affairs
Office of Attorney General
Department of General ServicesDepartment of Education
Public Utility Commission
Department of Revenue
Department of State
Pennsylvania State PoliceDepartment of Public Welfare
Fish Commission
Game Commission
Department of Commerce
Board of Probation and Parole
Liquor Control Board
Milk Marketing BoardLieutenant Governor's Office
Department of Community Affairs
Pennsylvania Historical  and Museum Commission
Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency
State Civil Service CommissionPennsylvania Public Television Network
Department of Environmental Resources
State Tax Equalization Board
Department of Public Welfare
State Employees' Retirement SystemPennsylvania Municipal Retirement BoardAPPENDIX I UNITED STATES ANNEX 2 Page 5/6
16 October 2002 (WT/Let/431)Public School Employees' Retirement System
Pennsylvania Crime Commission
Executive Offices
Rhode Island
Executive branch agencies, excluding boats, automobiles, buses and related equipment
South Dakota
Central Procuring Agency (including universities and penal institutions)
In addition to the exceptions noted at the end of this annex, procurements of beef are not covered.
Tennessee
Executive branch agencies (excluding services and construction)Texas
Texas Building and Procurement CommissionUtah
Executive branch agenciesVermont
Executive branch agencies
Washington
Washington State executive br anch agencies, including:
General Administration
Department of Transportation
State Universities
In addition to the exceptions noted at the end of this  annex, procurements of fuel, paper products, boats,
ships and vessels are not covered.
Wisconsin
Executive branch agencies, includingDepartment of Administration
State Correctional InstitutionsDepartment of Development
Educational Communications Board
Department of Em ployment Relations
State Historical Society
Department of Health  and Social ServicesAPPENDIX I UNITED STATES ANNEX 2 Page 6/6
16 October 2002 (WT/Let/431)Insurance Commissioner
Department of JusticeLottery Board
Department of Natural Resources
Administration for Public Instruction
Racing Board
Department of RevenueState Fair Park Board
Department of Transportation
State University System
Wyoming*
Procurement Services Division
Wyoming Department of Transportation
University of Wyoming
Notes to Annex 2
In addition to the conditions specified in the General  Notes, the following conditions apply:
1. For those states marked by an asterisk with  pre-existing restrictions, the Agreement does not
apply to procurement of construction-grade st eel (including require ments on subcontracts),
motor vehicles and coal.
2. The Agreement shall not apply to preference s or restrictions associated with programs
promoting the development of distressed areas  and businesses owned by minorities, disabled
veterans and women.
3. Nothing in this annex shall be construed to pr event any state entity from applying restrictions
that promote the general environmental quality in th at state, as long as such restrictions are not
disguised barriers to international trade.
4. The Agreement shall not apply to any procurement made by a covered entity on behalf of non-
covered entities at a different level of government.
5. The Agreement shall not apply to restrictions attached to Federal funds for mass transit and
highway projects.
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