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 102 STAT. 1326 15 USC 4702.

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15 USC 4703.

PUBLIC LAW 100-418—AUG. 23, 1988

SEC. 2123. ESTABLISHMENT OF INITIATIVE ON AUTO PARTS SALES TO JAPAN.

(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Commerce shall establish an initiative to increase the sale of United States-made auto parts and accessories to Japanese markets. G)) FUNCTIONS.—In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall— (1) foster increased access for United States-made auto parts and accessories to Japanese companies, including specific consultations on access to Japanese markets; (2) facilitate the exchange of information between United States auto parts manufacturers and the Japanese automobile industry; (3) collect data and market information on the Japanese automotive industry r ^ a r d i n g needs, trends, and procurement practices, including the types, volume, and frequency of parts sales to Japanese automobile manufacturers; (4) establish contacts with Japanese automobile manufacturers in order to facilitate contact between United States auto parts manufacturers and Japanese automobile manufacturers; (5) report on and attempt to resolve disputes, policies, or practices, whether public or private, that result in barriers to increased commerce between United States auto parts manufacturers and Japanese automobile manufacturers; (6) take actions to initiate periodic consultations with officials of the Government of Japan regarding sales of United Statesmade auto parts in Japanese markets; and (7) submit annual written reports or otherwise report annually to the Congress on the sale of United States-made auto parts in Japanese markets, including the extent to which longterm, commercial relationships exist between United States auto parts manufacturers and Japanese automobile manufacturers. SEC. 2124. ESTABLISHMENT OF SPECIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON AUTO PARTS SALES IN JAPAN.

(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Commerce shall seek the advice of the United States automotive parts industry in carrying out this part. (b) ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMITTEE.—The Secretary of Commerce

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shall establish a Special Advisory Committee for purposes of carrying out this part. (c) FUNCTIONS.—The Special Advisory Committee established under subsection Qy) shall— (1) report to the Secretary of Commerce on barriers to sales of United States-made auto parts and accessories in Japanese markets; (2) review and consider data collected on sales of United States-made auto parts and accessories in Japanese markets; (3) advise the Secretary of Commerce during consultations with the Government of Japan on issues concerning sales of United States-made auto parts in Japanese markets; (4) assist in establishing priorities for the initiative established under section 2123, and otherwise provide assistance and direction to the Secretary of Commerce in carrying out the intent of that section; and

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