Article 1 
The Agreement between the European Community and the United States of America on customs cooperation and mutual assistance in customs matters is hereby approved on behalf of the European Community. The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision.
Article 2 
The Commission, assisted by representatives of the Member States, shall represent the Community on the Joint Customs Cooperation Committee set up under Article 22 of the Agreement.
Article 3 
The President of the Council is hereby authorized to designate the persons empowered to sign the Agreement on behalf of the Community.
Article 4 
The President of the Council shall effect the notification provided for in Article 23 of the Agreement on behalf of the Community.
Article 5 
This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities . Done at Brussels, 21 May 1997. For the Council The President M. PATIJN Done at Brussels, 21 May 1997. For the Council The President M. PATIJN For the Council The President M. PATIJN