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16 U.S.C. § 6106 (CONSERVATION)
§ 6106. Cooperation
(a) In general
In carrying out this chapter, the Secretary shall—
(1) support and coordinate existing efforts to conserve neotropical migratory bird species, through—
(A) facilitating meetings among persons involved in such efforts;
(B) promoting the exchange of information among such persons;
(C) developing and entering into agreements with other Federal agencies, foreign, State, and local governmental agencies, and nongovernmental organizations; and
(D) conducting such other activities as the Secretary considers to be appropriate; and
(2) coordinate activities and projects under this chapter with existing efforts in order to enhance conservation of neotropical migratory bird species.
(b) Advisory group
(1) In general
To assist in carrying out this chapter, the Secretary may convene an advisory group consisting of individuals representing public and private organizations actively involved in the conservation of neotropical migratory birds. The advisory group as a whole shall have expertise in the methods and procedures set forth in section 6103(2) of this title in each country and region of the Western Hemisphere 1
(2) Public participation
(A) Meetings
The advisory group shall—
(i) ensure that each meeting of the advisory group is open to the public; and
(ii) provide, at each meeting, an opportunity for interested persons to present oral or written statements concerning items on the agenda.
(B) Notice
The Secretary shall provide to the public timely notice of each meeting of the advisory group.
(C) Minutes
Minutes of each meeting of the advisory group shall be kept by the Secretary and shall be made available to the public.
(3) Exemption from chapter 10 of title 5
Chapter 10 of title 5 shall not apply to the advisory group.
(Pub. L. 106–247, § 7, July 20, 2000, 114 Stat. 595; Pub. L. 109–363, title III, § 302(f)(1), Oct. 17, 2006, 120 Stat. 2076; Pub. L. 117–286, § 4(a)(128), Dec. 27, 2022, 136 Stat. 4319.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2022—Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 117–286 substituted “chapter 10 of title 5” for “Federal Advisory Committee Act” in heading and “Chapter 10 of title 5” for “The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.)” in text.
2006—Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 109–363 inserted at end “The advisory group as a whole shall have expertise in the methods and procedures set forth in section 6103(2) of this title in each country and region of the Western Hemisphere”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Encouragement To Convene
text: Pub. L. 109–363, title III, § 302(f)(2), Oct. 17, 2006, 120 Stat. 2076, provided that: “The Secretary of the Interior is encouraged to convene an advisory group under section 7(b)(1) of such Act [Pub. L. 106–247, subsec. (b)(1) of this section] by not later than 6 months after the effective date of this Act [Oct. 17, 2006]. This paragraph shall not be considered to authorize delay of the schedule previously established by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service for the submission, judging, and awarding of grants.”
16 U.S.C. § 6605 (CONSERVATION)
§ 6605. Advisory group
(a) In general
To assist in carrying out this chapter, the Secretary may convene an advisory group consisting of individuals representing public and private organizations actively involved in the conservation of marine turtles, freshwater turtles, or tortoises.
(b) Public participation
(1) Meetings
The Advisory Group shall—
(A) ensure that each meeting of the advisory group is open to the public; and
(B) provide, at each meeting, an opportunity for interested persons to present oral or written statements concerning items on the agenda.
(2) Notice
The Secretary shall provide to the public timely notice of each meeting of the advisory group.
(3) Minutes
Minutes of each meeting of the advisory group shall be kept by the Secretary and shall be made available to the public.
(c) Exemption from chapter 10 of title 5
Chapter 10 of title 5 shall not apply to the advisory group.
(Pub. L. 108–266, § 6, July 2, 2004, 118 Stat. 795; Pub. L. 116–9, title VII, § 7001(c)(3)(E), Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 788; Pub. L. 117–286, § 4(a)(131), Dec. 27, 2022, 136 Stat. 4320.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2022—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 117–286 substituted “chapter 10 of title 5” for “Federal Advisory Committee Act” in heading and “Chapter 10 of title 5” for “The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.)” in text.
2019—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 116–9 inserted “, freshwater turtles, or tortoises” after “marine turtles”.
19 U.S.C. § 1677g (CUSTOMS DUTIES)
§ 1677g. Interest on certain overpayments and underpayments
(a) General rule
Interest shall be payable on overpayments and underpayments of amounts deposited on merchandise entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on and after—
(1) the date of publication of a countervailing or antidumping duty order under this subtitle or section 1303 1 of this title, or
(2) the date of a finding under the Antidumping Act, 1921.
(b) Rate
The rate of interest payable under subsection (a) for any period of time is the rate of interest established under section 6621 of title 26 for such period.
(June 17, 1930, ch. 497, title VII, § 778, as added Pub. L. 96–39, title I, § 101, July 26, 1979, 93 Stat. 188; amended Pub. L. 98–573, title VI, § 621, Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 3039; Pub. L. 99–514, § 2, Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2095.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Section 1303 of this title, referred to in subsec. (a)(1), is defined in section 1677(26) of this title to mean section 1330 as in effect on the day before Jan. 1, 1995.
The Antidumping Act, 1921, referred to in subsec. (a)(2), is act May 27, 1921, ch. 14, title II, 42 Stat. 11, which was classified generally to sections 160 to 171 of this title, and was repealed by Pub. L. 96–39, title I, § 106(a), July 26, 1979, 93 Stat. 193.
heading: Amendments
text: 1986—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 99–514 substituted “Internal Revenue Code of 1986” for “Internal Revenue Code of 1954”, which for purposes of codification was translated as “title 26” thus requiring no change in text.
1984—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 98–573 amended subsec. (a) generally, substituting provisions making interest payable on and after the date of publication of a countervailing or antidumping duty order under this subtitle or section 1303 of this title or the date of a finding under the Antidumping Act, 1921 for provisions making interest payable on and after the date on which notice of an affirmative determination by the Commission under section 1671d(b) or 1673d(b) of this title with respect to such merchandise was published.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 98–573 amended subsec. (b) generally, substituting provisions that the rate of interest payable under subsec. (a) for any period of time is the rate of interest established under section 6621 of title 26 for such period for provision that the rate at which such interest was payable would be 8 percent per annum or, if higher, the rate in effect under section 6621 of title 26 on the date on which the rate or amount of the duty was finally determined.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 1984 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 98–573 applicable with respect to merchandise that is unliquidated on or after Nov. 4, 1984, see section 626(b)(4) of Pub. L. 98–573, set out as a note under section 1671 of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 1888 (CUSTOMS DUTIES)
§ 1888. References in other laws
All provisions of law (other than this chapter and the Trade Agreements Extension Act of 1951) in effect after June 30, 1962, referring to section 350 of the Tariff Act of 1930, to that section as amended, to the Act entitled “An Act to amend the Tariff Act of 1930”, approved June 12, 1934, to that Act as amended, or to agreements entered into, or proclamations issued, under any of such provisions, shall be construed, unless clearly precluded by the context, to refer also to this chapter, or to agreements entered into or proclamations issued, pursuant to this chapter.
(Pub. L. 87–794, title II, § 258, Oct. 11, 1962, 76 Stat. 883.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 87–794, Oct. 11, 1962, 76 Stat. 872, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of Pub. L. 87–794, to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1801 of this title and Tables.
The Trade Agreements Extension Act of 1951, referred to in text, is act June 16, 1951, ch. 141, 65 Stat. 72. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 1951 Amendment note set out under section 1654 of this title and Tables.
Section 350 of the Tariff Act of 1930, referred to in text, is classified to section 1351 of this title.
The Act entitled “An Act to amend the Tariff Act of 1930”, approved June 12, 1934, referred to in text, is act June 12, 1934, ch. 474, 48 Stat. 943, as amended, which is classified to sections 1351, 1352, 1353, and 1354 of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 2015 (CUSTOMS DUTIES)
§ 2015. Special reports to Congress
(a) Report on required comprehensive review
No later than August 31, 1968, the President shall submit to the Senate and the House of Representatives a special report on the comprehensive review called for by Article IV(c) of the Agreement. In such report he shall advise the Congress of the progress made toward the achievement of the objectives of Article I of the Agreement.
(b) Report on increase on Canadian value added
Whenever the President finds that any manufacturer has entered into any undertaking, by reason of governmental action, to increase the Canadian value added of automobiles, buses, specified commercial vehicles, or original equipment parts produced by such manufacturer in Canada after August 31, 1968, he shall report such finding to the Senate and the House of Representatives. The President shall also report whether such undertaking is additional to undertakings agreed to in letters of undertaking submitted by such manufacturer before October 21, 1965.
(c) Recommendations
The reports provided for in subsections (a) and (b) of this section shall include recommendations for such further steps, including legislative action, if any, as may be necessary for the achievement of the purposes of the Agreement and this chapter.
(Pub. L. 89–283, title II, § 205, Oct. 21, 1965, 79 Stat. 1018.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Agreement, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (c), is the Agreement Concerning Automotive Products, which was entered into between the United States and Canada on January 16, 1965, see Proc. No. 3682, Oct. 21, 1965, 30 F.R. 13683 and Proc. No. 3743, Sept. 8, 1966, 31 F.R. 12003, set out as notes under section 2011 of this title.
This chapter, referred to in subsec. (c), was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 89–283, Oct. 21, 1965, 79 Stat. 1016. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2001 of this title and Tables.
19 U.S.C. § 2021 (CUSTOMS DUTIES)
§ 2021. General authority
A petition may be filed for tariff adjustment or for a determination of eligibility to apply for adjustment assistance under title III of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 [19 U.S.C. 1901 et seq.] as though the reduction or elimination of a duty proclaimed by the President pursuant to section 2011 or 2012 of this title were a concession granted under a trade agreement referred to in section 301 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 [19 U.S.C. 1901].
(Pub. L. 89–283, title III, § 301, Oct. 21, 1965, 79 Stat. 1018.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Trade Expansion Act of 1962, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 87–794, Oct. 11, 1962, 76 Stat. 872. Title III of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 is classified generally to subchapter III (§ 1901 et seq.) of chapter 7 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1801 of this title and Tables.
Section 301 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, referred to in text, was classified to section 1901 of this title and was repealed by Pub. L. 93–618, title VI, § 602(d), (e), Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2072. See section 2251 et seq. of this title.
Section 2012 of this title, referred to in text, was omitted from the Code.
heading: Codification
text: The words “subject to section 2022 of this title” omitted in view of the omission of section 2022 of this title, which provided special authority after Oct. 21, 1965, and before July 1, 1968, for filing of petitions for determination by the President of eligibility to apply for adjustment assistance.
19 U.S.C. § 2031 (CUSTOMS DUTIES)
§ 2031. Authorities; delegation of functions; rules and regulations
The head of any agency performing functions authorized by this chapter may—
(1) authorize the head of any other agency to perform any of such functions; and
(2) prescribe such rules and regulations as may be necessary to perform such functions.
(Pub. L. 89–283, title V, § 501, Oct. 21, 1965, 79 Stat. 1025.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 89–283, Oct. 21, 1965, 79 Stat. 1016. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2001 of this title and Tables.
19 U.S.C. § 2032 (CUSTOMS DUTIES)
§ 2032. Annual report to Congress
The President shall submit to the Congress an annual report on the implementation of this chapter. Such report shall include information regarding new negotiations, reductions or eliminations of duties, reciprocal concessions obtained, and other information relating to activities under this chapter. Such report shall also include information providing an evaluation of the Agreement and this chapter in relation to the total national interest, and specifically shall include, to the extent practicable, information with respect to—
(1) the production of motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts in the United States and Canada.
(2) the retail prices of motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts in the United States and Canada.
(3) employment in the motor vehicle industry and motor vehicle parts industry in the United States and Canada, and
(4) United States and Canadian trade in motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts, particularly trade between the United States and Canada.
(Pub. L. 89–283, title V, § 502, Oct. 21, 1965, 79 Stat. 1025.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 89–283, Oct. 21, 1965, 79 Stat. 1016. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2001 of this title and Tables.
heading: Executive Documents
heading: Ex. Ord. No. 12713. Delegation of Authority for Submission of Report
text: Ex. Ord. No. 12713, May 1, 1990, 55 F.R. 18719, provided:
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and laws of the United States of America, including the Automotive Products Trade Act of 1965 (19 U.S.C. 2001 et seq.) (“Act”), and in order to provide for the submission to the Congress of the annual report required by section 502 of the Act (19 U.S.C. 2032), it is hereby ordered that authority for submission of the report is delegated to the Secretary of Commerce.
George Bush.
19 U.S.C. § 2033 (CUSTOMS DUTIES)
§ 2033. Applicability of antidumping provisions and antitrust laws
Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to affect or modify the provisions of subtitle B of title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 [19 U.S.C. 1673 et seq.] or of any of the antitrust laws as designated in section 12 of title 15.
(Pub. L. 89–283, title V, § 503, Oct. 21, 1965, 79 Stat. 1026; Pub. L. 96–39, title I, § 106(b)(2), July 26, 1979, 93 Stat. 193.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 89–283, Oct. 21, 1965, 79 Stat. 1016. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2001 of this title and Tables.
The Tariff Act of 1930, referred to in text, is act June 17, 1930, ch. 497, 46 Stat. 590. Subtitle B of title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 is classified generally to part II of subtitle IV (§ 1673 et seq.) of chapter 4 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 1654 of this title and Tables.
heading: Amendments
text: 1979—Pub. L. 96–39 substituted “subtitle B of title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930” for “the Anti-Dumping Act, 1921,”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 1979 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 96–39 effective Jan. 1, 1980, see section 107 of Pub. L. 96–39, set out as an Effective Date note under section 1671 of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 2102 (CUSTOMS DUTIES)
§ 2102. Congressional statement of purpose
The purposes of this chapter are, through trade agreements affording mutual benefits—
(1) to foster the economic growth of and full employment in the United States and to strengthen economic relations between the United States and foreign countries through open and nondiscriminatory world trade;
(2) to harmonize, reduce, and eliminate barriers to trade on a basis which assures substantially equivalent competitive opportunities for the commerce of the United States;
(3) to establish fairness and equity in international trading relations, including reform of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade;
(4) to provide adequate procedures to safeguard American industry and labor against unfair or injurious import competition, and to assist industries, firm,1 workers, and communities to adjust to changes in international trade flows;
(5) to open up market opportunities for United States commerce in nonmarket economies; and
(6) to provide fair and reasonable access to products of less developed countries in the United States market.
(Pub. L. 93–618, § 2, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 1981.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 93–618, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 1978, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see References in Text note set out under section 2101 of this title and Tables.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Statement of Purposes of 1984 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 98–573, title III, § 302, Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 3000, provided that:
“The purposes of this title [see Short Title of 1984 Amendment note set out under section 2101 of this title] are—
“(1) to foster the economic growth of, and full employment in, the United States by expanding competitive United States exports through the achievement of commercial opportunities in foreign markets substantially equivalent to those accorded by the United States;
“(2) to improve the ability of the President—
“(A) to identify and to analyze barriers to (and restrictions on) United States trade and investment, and
“(B) to achieve the elimination of such barriers and restrictions;
“(3) to encourage the expansion of—
“(A) international trade in services through the negotiation of agreements (both bilateral and multilateral) which reduce or eliminate barriers to international trade in services, and
“(B) United States service industries in foreign commerce; and
“(4) to enhance the free flow of foreign direct investment through the negotiation of agreements (both bilateral and multilateral) which reduce or eliminate the trade distortive effects of certain investment-related measures.”
19 U.S.C. § 2136 (CUSTOMS DUTIES)
§ 2136. Reciprocal nondiscriminatory treatment
(a) Direct and indirect imports
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter or in any other provision of law, any duty or other import restriction or duty-free treatment proclaimed in carrying out any trade agreement under this subchapter shall apply to products of all foreign countries, whether imported directly or indirectly.
(b) Presidential determination of whether major industrial countries have made substantially equivalent concessions to the United States
The President shall determine, after the conclusion of all negotiations entered into under this chapter or at the end of the 5-year period beginning on January 3, 1975, whichever is earlier, whether any major industrial country has failed to make concessions under trade agreements entered into under this chapter which provide competitive opportunities for the commerce of the United States in such country substantially equivalent to the competitive opportunities, provided by concessions made by the United States under trade agreements entered into under this chapter, for the commerce of such country in the United States.
(c) Major industrial countries
For purposes of this section, “major industrial country” means Canada, the European Economic Community, the individual member countries of such Community, Japan, and any other foreign country designated by the President for purposes of this subsection.
(Pub. L. 93–618, title I, § 126, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 1992; Pub. L. 105–362, title XIV, § 1401(b)(1), Nov. 10, 1998, 112 Stat. 3294.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (b), was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 93–618, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 1978, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see References in Text note set out under section 2101 of this title and Tables.
heading: Amendments
text: 1998—Subsecs. (c), (d). Pub. L. 105–362 redesignated subsec. (d) as (c) and struck out former subsec. (c) which related to recommendations to Congress for legislation following a Presidential determination that a major industrial country failed to grant equivalent concessions.
19 U.S.C. § 2137 (CUSTOMS DUTIES)
§ 2137. Reservation of articles for national security or other reasons
(a) National security considerations
No proclamation shall be made pursuant to the provisions of this chapter reducing or eliminating the duty or other import restriction on any article if the President determines that such reduction or elimination would threaten to impair the national security.
(b) Action taken under other laws
While there is in effect with respect to any article any action taken under section 2253 of this title, or section 1862 or 1981 of this title, the President shall reserve such article from negotiations under this subchapter (and from any action under section 2132(c) of this title) contemplating reduction or elimination of—
(A) any duty on such article,
(B) any import restriction imposed under such section, or
(C) any other import restriction, the removal of which will be likely to undermine the effect of the import restrictions referred to in subparagraph (B).
In addition, the President shall also so reserve any other article which he determines to be appropriate, taking into consideration information and advice available pursuant to and with respect to the matters covered by sections 2151, 2152, and 2153 of this title, where applicable.
(Pub. L. 93–618, title I, § 127(a), (b), Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 1993.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 93–618, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 1978, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see References in Text note set out under section 2101 of this title and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section is comprised of subsecs. (a) and (b) of section 127 of act Jan. 3, 1975. Subsec. (c) of such section was classified to section 1863 of this title, prior to its repeal by Pub. L. 100–418, title I, § 1501(b)(2), Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1259, and subsec. (d) amended section 1862 of this title.