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[CITE: 15USC4705a]

 
                      TITLE 15--COMMERCE AND TRADE
 
                     CHAPTER 73--EXPORT ENHANCEMENT
 
             SUBCHAPTER I-A--FAIR TRADE IN AUTOMOTIVE PARTS
 
Sec. 4705a. 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 4705b(c)(5) of this title.

(Pub. L. 105-261, div. C, title XXXVIII, Sec. 3803, Oct. 17, 1998, 112 
Stat. 2276.)

                  Section Referred to in Other Sections

    This section is referred to in section 4705b of this title.
