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15 U.S.C. § 4725 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 4725. United States and Foreign Commercial Service Pacific Rim initiative
(a) In general
In order to encourage the export of United States goods and services to Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan, the United States and Foreign Commercial Service shall make a special effort to—
(1) identify United States goods and services which are not being exported to the markets of Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan but which could be exported to these markets under competitive market conditions;
(2) identify and notify United States persons who sell or provide such goods or services of potential opportunities identified under paragraph (1);
(3) present, periodically, a list of the goods and services identified under paragraph (1), together with a list of any impediments to the export of such goods and services, to appropriate authorities in Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan, with a view toward liberalizing markets to such goods and services;
(4) facilitate the entrance into such markets by United States persons identified and notified under paragraph (2); and
(5) monitor and evaluate the results of efforts to increase the sale of goods and services in such markets.
(b) Reports to Congress
The Secretary of Commerce shall report periodically to the Congress on activities carried out under subsection (a) of this section.
(c) “United States person” defined
As used in this section, the term “United States person” means—
(1) a United States citizen; or
(2) a corporation, partnership, or other association created under the laws of the United States or any State (including the District of Columbia or any commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States).
(Pub. L. 100–418, title II, § 2306, Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1344.)
heading: Termination of Reporting Requirements
text: For termination, effective May 15, 2000, of provisions of law requiring submittal to Congress of any annual, semiannual, or other regular periodic report listed in House Document No. 103–7 (in which a report required under subsec. (b) of this section is listed on page 51), see section 3003 of Pub. L. 104–66, as amended, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance.
15 U.S.C. § 4726 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 4726. Indian tribes export promotion
(a) Assistance authorized
The Secretary of Commerce is authorized to provide assistance to eligible entities for the development of foreign markets for authentic American Indian arts and crafts. Eligible entities under this section include Indian tribes, tribal organizations, tribal enterprises, craft guilds, marketing cooperatives, and individual Indian-owned businesses.
(b) Activities eligible for assistance
Activities eligible for assistance under this section include, but are not limited to, conduct of market surveys, development of promotional materials, financing of trade missions, participation in international trade fairs, direct marketing, and other market development activities.
(c) Administration of assistance
Assistance under this section shall be administered by the Secretary of Commerce under guidelines developed by the Secretary. Priority shall be given to projects which support the establishment of long term, stable international markets for American Indian arts and crafts and which are designed to provide the greatest economic benefit to American Indian artisans.
(d) Technical and other assistance
The Secretary of Commerce shall provide technical assistance and support services to applicants eligible for and entities receiving assistance under this section for the purpose of helping them in identifying and entering appropriate foreign markets, complying with foreign and domestic legal and banking requirements regarding the export and import of arts and crafts, and utilizing import and export financial arrangements, and shall provide such other assistance as may be necessary to support the development of export markets for American Indian arts and crafts.
(e) Limitation on assistance
No assistance shall be provided under this section in support of any activity which includes the sale or marketing of any craft items other than authentic arts and crafts hand made or hand crafted by American Indian artisans.
(Pub. L. 100–418, title II, § 2307, Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1345.)
15 U.S.C. § 4727a (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 4727a. Implementation of primary objectives of TPCC
The Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee shall—
(1) report on the actions taken or efforts currently underway to eliminate the areas of overlap and duplication identified among Federal export promotion activities;
(2) coordinate efforts to sponsor or promote any trade show or trade fair;
(3) work with all relevant State and national organizations, including the National Governors’ Association, that have established trade promotion offices;
(4) report on actions taken or efforts currently underway to promote better coordination between State, Federal, and private sector export promotion activities, including co-location, cost sharing between Federal, State, and private sector export promotion programs, and sharing of market research data; and
(5) by not later than March 30, 2000, and annually thereafter, include the matters addressed in paragraphs (1), (2), (3), and (4) in the annual report required to be submitted under section 4727(f) of this title.
(Pub. L. 106–158, § 6, Dec. 6, 1999, 113 Stat. 1746.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Export Enhancement Act of 1999, and not as part of the Export Enhancement Act of 1988 which enacted this chapter.
15 U.S.C. § 4802 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 4802. Council established
There is established the Competitiveness Policy Council (hereafter in this chapter referred to as the “Council”), an advisory committee under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.).
(Pub. L. 100–418, title V, § 5203, Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1456.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Federal Advisory Committee Act, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 92–463, Oct. 6, 1972, 86 Stat. 770, as amended, which is set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
heading: Termination of Advisory Councils
text: Advisory councils established after Jan. 5, 1973, to terminate not later than the expiration of the 2-year period beginning on the date of their establishment, unless, in the case of a council established by the President or an officer of the Federal Government, such council is renewed by appropriate action prior to the expiration of such 2-year period, or in the case of a council established by the Congress, its duration is otherwise provided by law. See sections 3(2) and 14 of Pub. L. 92–463, Oct. 6, 1972, 86 Stat. 770, 776, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
15 U.S.C. § 4805 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 4805. Executive Director and staff
(a) Executive Director
(1) The principal administrative officer of the Council shall be an Executive Director, who shall be appointed by the Council and who shall be paid at a rate not to exceed GS–18 of the General Schedule.
(2) The Executive Director shall serve on a full-time basis.
(b) Staff
(1) Within the limitations of appropriations to the Council, the Executive Director may appoint a staff for the Council in accordance with the Federal civil service and classification laws.
(2) The staff of the Council shall be deemed to be special government employees as defined in section 202 of title 18 for purposes of title II of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 and sections 201, 202, 203, 205, 207, and 208 of title 18.
(c) Experts and consultants
The Council may procure temporary and intermittent services under section 3109(b) of title 5, but at rates for individuals not to exceed the daily equivalent of the maximum annual rate of basic pay for GS–16 of the General Schedule.
(d) Details
Upon request of the Council, the head of any other Federal agency is authorized to detail, on a reimbursable basis, any of the personnel of such agency to the Council to assist the Council in carrying out its duties under this chapter.
(Pub. L. 100–418, title V, § 5206, Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1459; Pub. L. 101–382, title I, § 133(b), Aug. 20, 1990, 104 Stat. 648.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Ethics in Government Act of 1978, referred to in subsec. (b)(2), is Pub. L. 95–521, Oct. 26, 1978, 92 Stat. 1824, as amended. Title II of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 was set out in the Appendix to Title 5, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 101–194, title II, § 201, Nov. 30, 1989, 103 Stat. 1724. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 101 of Pub. L. 95–521 in the Appendix to Title 5 and Tables.
heading: Amendments
text: 1990—Subsecs. (c), (d). Pub. L. 101–382 added subsecs. (c) and (d).
heading: References in Other Laws to GS–16, 17, or 18 Pay Rates
text: References in laws to the rates of pay for GS–16, 17, or 18, or to maximum rates of pay under the General Schedule, to be considered references to rates payable under specified sections of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, see section 529 [title I, § 101(c)(1)] of Pub. L. 101–509, set out in a note under section 5376 of Title 5.
15 U.S.C. § 4807 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 4807. Annual report
(a) Submission of report
The Council shall annually on March 1 submit to the President, the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee, and the appropriate Committees of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report setting forth—
(1) the goals to achieve a more competitive United States economy;
(2) the policies needed to meet such goals;
(3) a summary of existing policies of the Federal Government or State and local governments significantly affecting the competitiveness of the United States economy; and
(4) a summary of significant economic and technological developments, in the United States and abroad, affecting the competitive position of United States industries.
(b) Contents of report
The report submitted under subsection (a) of this section shall—
(1) identify and describe actual or foreseeable developments, in the United States and abroad, which—
(A) create a significant likelihood of a competitive challenge to, or of substantial dislocation in, an established United States industry;
(B) present significant opportunities for United States industries to compete in new geographical markets or product markets, or to expand the position of such industries in established markets; or
(C) create a significant risk that United States industries shall be unable to compete successfully in significant markets;
(2) specify the industry sectors affected by the developments described in the report under paragraph (1); and
(3) contain a statement of the findings and recommendations of the Council during the previous fiscal year, including any recommendations of the Council for (a) such legislative or administrative actions as the Council considers appropriate, and (b) including the elimination, consolidation, reorganization of government agencies especially such agencies that specifically deal with research, science, technology, and international trade.
(c) Report by Congressional committees
The Council shall consult with each committee to which a report is submitted under this section and after such consultation, each such committee shall submit to its respective House a report setting forth the views and recommendations of such committee with respect to the report of the Council.
(Pub. L. 100–418, title V, § 5208, Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1461; Pub. L. 101–382, title I, § 133(d), Aug. 20, 1990, 104 Stat. 649.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1990—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 101–382 substituted “on March 1” for “prepare and”.
heading: Change of Name
text: Committee on Governmental Affairs of Senate changed to Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of Senate, effective Jan. 4, 2005, by Senate Resolution No. 445, One Hundred Eighth Congress, Oct. 9, 2004.
15 U.S.C. § 4808 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 4808. Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated for each of the fiscal years 1991 and 1992 such sums as may be necessary not to exceed $5,000,000 to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
(Pub. L. 100–418, title V, § 5209, Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1461; Pub. L. 101–382, title I, § 133(e), Aug. 20, 1990, 104 Stat. 649.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1990—Pub. L. 101–382 substituted “1991 and 1992” for “1989 and 1990”.
15 U.S.C. § 4809 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 4809. Definitions
For purposes of this chapter—
(1) the term “Council” means the Competitiveness Policy Council established under section 4802 of this title;
(2) the term “member” means a member of the Competitiveness Policy Council;
(3) the term “United States” means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, and any other territory or possession of the United States; and
(4) the term “agent of a foreign principal” is defined as such term is defined under subsection (d) of section 611 of title 22 subject to the provisions of section 613 of title 22.
(Pub. L. 100–418, title V, § 5210, Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1461.)
15 U.S.C. § 4901 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 4901. Definitions
For purposes of this chapter—
(1) the term “Committee” means the Interagency Trade Data Advisory Committee;
(2) the term “Data Bank” means the National Trade Data Bank;
(3) the term “Executive agency” has the same meaning as in section 105 of title 5;
(4) the term “export promotion data system” means the data system known as the Commercial Information Management System which is maintained and operated by the United States and Foreign Commercial Service and is established as part of the Data Bank under section 4906 1 of this title;
(5) the term “international economic data system” means the data system established as part of the Data Bank under section 4906 of this title which contains data useful to policymakers and analysis concerned with international economics; and
(6) the term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Commerce.
(Pub. L. 100–418, title V, § 5401, Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1463.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this subtitle”, meaning subtitle E (§§ 5401 to 5413, 5421 to 5423) of title V of Pub. L. 100–418 which, in addition to enacting this chapter, enacted section 4603a of this title and section 194b of Title 2, The Congress. For complete classification of subtitle E to the Code, see Tables.
Section 4906 of this title, referred to in par. (4), was in the original “section 3816”, meaning section 3816 of Pub. L. 100–418, and was translated as if it read section 5406 of Pub. L. 100–418, to reflect the probable intent of Congress, because section 3816 was the provision which established the Data Bank in a predecessor version of H.R. 4848 (which became Pub. L. 100–418), Pub. L. 100–418 does not contain a section 3816, and section 5406 of Pub. L. 100–418 is the provision establishing the Data Bank.
15 U.S.C. § 4902 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 4902. Interagency Trade Data Advisory Committee
(a) Establishment
There is established the Interagency Trade Data Advisory Committee.
(b) Membership
The Committee shall consist of—
(1) the United States Trade Representative;
(2) the Secretary of Agriculture;
(3) the Secretary of Defense;
(4) the Secretary of Commerce;
(5) the Secretary of Labor;
(6) the Secretary of the Treasury;
(7) the Secretary of State;
(8) the Director of the Office of Management and Budget;
(9) the Director of Central Intelligence;
(10) the Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board;
(11) the Chairman of the International Trade Commission;
(12) the President of the Export-Import Bank;
(13) the President of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation; and
(14) such other members as may be appointed by the President from full-time officers or employees of the Federal Government.
(c) Chairman
The Secretary of Commerce shall be Chairman of the Committee.
(d) Designees
Any member of the Committee may appoint a designee to serve in place of such member on the Committee.
(Pub. L. 100–418, title V, § 5402, Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1463.)
heading: Change of Name
text: Reference to the Director of Central Intelligence or the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency in the Director’s capacity as the head of the intelligence community deemed to be a reference to the Director of National Intelligence. Reference to the Director of Central Intelligence or the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency in the Director’s capacity as the head of the Central Intelligence Agency deemed to be a reference to the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. See section 1081(a), (b) of Pub. L. 108–458, set out as a note under section 3001 of Title 50, War and National Defense.
heading: Termination of Advisory Committees
text: Advisory committees established after Jan. 5, 1973, to terminate not later than the expiration of the 2-year period beginning on the date of their establishment, unless, in the case of a committee established by the President or an officer of the Federal Government, such committee is renewed by appropriate action prior to the expiration of such 2-year period, or in the case of a committee established by the Congress, its duration is otherwise provided by law. See section 14 of Pub. L. 92–463, Oct. 6, 1972, 86 Stat. 776, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
15 U.S.C. § 4903 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 4903. Functions of Committee
The Committee shall advise the Secretary of Commerce, as appropriate, on the establishment, structure, contents, and operation of a National Trade Data Bank in accordance with section 4906 of this title in order to assure the timely collection of accurate data and to provide the private sector and government officials efficient access to economic and trade data collected by the Federal Government for purposes of policymaking and export promotion.
(Pub. L. 100–418, title V, § 5403, Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1464.)
15 U.S.C. § 4904 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 4904. Consultation with private sector and government officials
The Secretary shall regularly consult with representatives of the private sector and officials of State and local governments to assess the adequacy of United States trade information. The Secretary shall seek recommendations on how trade information can be made more accessible, understandable, and relevant. The Secretary shall seek recommendations as to what data should be included in the export promotion data system in the Data Bank.
(Pub. L. 100–418, title V, § 5404, Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1464.)
15 U.S.C. § 4905 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 4905. Cooperation among executive agencies
Each executive agency shall furnish to the Secretary such information for inclusion in the National Trade Data Bank as the Secretary, in consultation with the Advisory Committee, considers necessary to the operation of the Data Bank.
(Pub. L. 100–418, title V, § 5405, Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1464.)
15 U.S.C. § 4907 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 4907. Operation of Data Bank
The Secretary shall manage the Data Bank to provide the most appropriate data retrieval system or systems possible. Such system or systems shall—
(1) be designed to utilize data processing and retrieval technology in monitoring, organizing, analyzing, and disseminating the data and information contained in the Data Bank;
(2) use the most effective and meaningful means of organizing and making such information available to—
(A) United States Government policymakers;
(B) United States business firms;
(C) United States workers;
(D) United States industry associations;
(E) United States agricultural interests;
(F) State and local economic development agencies; and
(G) other interested United States persons who could benefit from such information;
(3) be of such quality and timeliness and in such form as to assist coordinated trade strategies for the United States; and
(4) facilitate dissemination of information through nonprofit organizations with significant outreach programs which complement the regional outreach programs of the United States and Foreign Commercial Service.
(Pub. L. 100–418, title V, § 5407, Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1466.)
15 U.S.C. § 4908 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 4908. Information on service sector
(a) Service sector information
The Secretary shall ensure that, to the extent possible, there is included in the Data Bank information on service sector economic activity that is as complete and timely as information on economic activity in the merchandise sector.
(b) Survey
The Secretary shall undertake a new benchmark survey of service transactions, including transactions with respect to—
(1) banking services;
(2) information services, including computer software services;
(3) brokerage services;
(4) transportation services;
(5) travel services;
(6) engineering services;
(7) construction services; and
(8) health services.
(c) General information and index of leading indicators
The Secretary shall provide—
(1) not less than once a year, comprehensive information on the service sector of the economy; and
(2) an index of leading indicators which includes the measurement of service sector activity in direct proportion to the contribution of the service sector to the gross national product of the United States.
(Pub. L. 100–418, title V, § 5408, Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1466.)
15 U.S.C. § 4909 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 4909. Exclusion of information
The Data Bank shall not include any information—
(1) the disclosure of which to the public is prohibited under any other provision of law or otherwise authorized to be withheld under other provision of law; or
(2) that is specifically authorized under criteria established by statute or an Executive order not to be disclosed in the interest of national defense or foreign policy and are in fact properly classified pursuant to such Executive order.
(Pub. L. 100–418, title V, § 5409, Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1467.)
15 U.S.C. § 4910 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 4910. Nonduplication
The Secretary shall ensure that information systems created or developed pursuant to this chapter do not unnecessarily duplicate information systems available from other Federal agencies or from the private sector.
(Pub. L. 100–418, title V, § 5410, Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1467.)
15 U.S.C. § 4911 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 4911. Collection of data
Except as provided in section 4908 of this title, nothing in this chapter shall be considered to grant independent authority to the Federal Government to collect any data or information from individuals or entities outside of the Federal Government.
(Pub. L. 100–418, title V, § 5411, Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1467.)
15 U.S.C. § 4912 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 4912. Fees and access
The Secretary shall provide reasonable public services and access (including electronic access) to any information maintained as part of the Data Bank and may charge reasonable fees consistent with section 552 of title 5.
(Pub. L. 100–418, title V, § 5412, Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1467.)
15 U.S.C. § 4913 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 4913. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Section, Pub. L. 100–418, title V, § 5413, Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1467, required the Secretary to submit to committees of Congress, not more than 1 year after Aug. 23, 1988, a report describing actions taken pursuant to this chapter, and to submit to committees of Congress, not more than 3 years after Aug. 23, 1988, a report assessing the current quality and comprehensiveness of, and the ability of the public and of private entities to obtain access to trade data, describing all other actions taken and planned to be taken pursuant to this chapter, including comments by the private sector and by State agencies that promote exports on the implementation of the Data Bank, describing the extent to which the systems within the Data Bank are being used and any recommendations with regard to the operation of the system, and describing the extent to which United States citizens and firms have access to the data banks of foreign countries that is similar to the access provided to foreign citizens and firms.