                        TITLE 19--CUSTOMS DUTIES
 
                      CHAPTER 12--TRADE ACT OF 1974
 
                    SUBCHAPTER VI--GENERAL PROVISIONS
 
Sec. 2482. Exercise of functions of International Trade 
        Commission
        

(a) Preliminary investigation

    In order to expedite the performance of its functions under this 
chapter, the International Trade Commission may conduct preliminary 
investigations, determine the scope and manner of its proceedings, and 
consolidate proceedings before it.

(b) Use of authority granted under other provisions

    In performing its functions under this chapter, the Commission may 
exercise any authority granted to it under any other Act.

(c) Gathering of current information

    The Commission shall at all times keep informed concerning the 
operation and effect of provisions relating to duties or other import 
restrictions of the United States contained in trade agreements entered 
into under the trade agreements program.

(Pub. L. 93-618, title VI, Sec. 603, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2073.)

                       References in Text

    This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (b), was in the 
original ``this Act'', meaning Pub. L. 93-618, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 
1978, as amended, which is classified principally to this chapter. For 
complete classification of this Act to the Code, see References in Text 
note set out under section 2101 of this title and Tables.
