USTR Invites Applications for NAFTA AD/CVD Binational Panels
The office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is inviting applications to fill positions on North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) binational panels, created to review antidumping and countervailing duty determinations. NAFTA parties must establish the panel in accordance with Annex 1901.2 of the agreement (here). USTR is seeking applicants to serve from April 1, 2014 to March 31, 2015.
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“The roster shall include judges or former judges to the fullest extent practicable. The Parties shall consult in developing the roster, which shall include at least 75 candidates. Each Party shall select at least 25 candidates, and all candidates shall be citizens of Canada, Mexico or the United States,” says the Annex 1901.2. “Candidates shall be of good character, high standing and repute, and shall be chosen strictly on the basis of objectivity, reliability, sound judgment and general familiarity with international trade law.”
Those interested should submit applications by Dec. 3 to www.regulations.gov, docket number USTR-2012-0037. For further information, contact Arthur Tsao, Assistant General Counsel, Office of the United States Trade Representative at (202) 395-6987.
(Federal Register 11/19/13)