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 112 STAT. 2276 PUBLIC LAW 105-261—OCT. 17, 1998 15 USC 4705a. 15 USC 4705b. Reports. where automotive parts and accessories, both original equipment and aftermarket, are purchased for use in the manufacture or repair of Japanese, United States, or other Asian automobiles. SEC. 3803. RE -ESTABLISHMENT OF INITIATIVE ON AUTOMOTIVE PARTS SALES TO JAPAN. (a) IN GENERAL. — The Secretary of Commerce shall re-establish the initiative to increase the sale of United States-made automotive parts and accessories to Japanese markets. (b) FUNCTIONS.— In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall— (1) foster increased access for United States-made automotive parts and accessories to Japanese companies, including specific consultations on access to Japanese markets; (2) facilitate the exchange of information between United States automotive parts manufacturers and the Japanese automobile industry; (3) collect data and market information on the Japanese automotive industry regarding 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 automotive 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 automotive parts manufacturers and Japanese automobile manufacturers; (6) take actions to initiate periodic consultations with officials of the Government of Japan regarding sales of United States-made automotive parts in Japanese markets; and (7) transmit to Congress the annual report prepared by the Special Advisory Committee under section 3804(c)(5). SEC. 3804. ESTABLISHMENT OF SPECIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON AUTOMOTIVE PARTS SALES IN JAPANESE AND OTHER ASIAN MARKETS. (a) IN GENERAL. — The Secretary of Commerce shall seek the advice of the United States automotive parts industry in carrying out this title. (b) ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMITTEE. — The Secretary of Commerce shall establish a Special Advisory Committee for purposes of carrying out this title. (c) FuNeTiONS. —The Special Advisory Committee established under subsection (b) shall— (1) report to the Secretary of Commerce on barriers to sales of United States-made automotive parts and accessories in Japanese and other Asian markets; (2) review and consider data collected on sales of United States-made automotive parts and accessories in Japanese and other Asian markets; (3) advise the Secretary of Commerce during consultations with other governments on issues concerning sales of United States-made automotive parts in Japanese and other Asian markets;

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