                        TITLE 19--CUSTOMS DUTIES
 
                CHAPTER 13--TRADE AGREEMENTS ACT OF 1979
 
         SUBCHAPTER II--TECHNICAL BARRIERS TO TRADE (STANDARDS)
 
                  Part B--Functions of Federal Agencies
 
Sec. 2541. Functions of Trade Representative


(a) In general

    The Trade Representative shall coordinate the consideration of 
international trade policy issues that arise as a result of, and shall 
develop international trade policy as it relates to, the implementation 
of this subchapter.

(b) Negotiating functions

    The Trade Representative has responsibility for coordinating United 
States discussions and negotiations with foreign countries for the 
purpose of establishing mutual arrangements with respect to standards-
related activities. In carrying out this responsibility, the Trade 
Representative shall inform and consult with any Federal agency having 
expertise in the matters under discussion and negotiation.

(c) Cross reference

            For provisions of law regarding general authority of the 
        Trade Representative with respect to trade agreements, see 
        section 2171 of this title.

(Pub. L. 96-39, title IV, Sec. 411, July 26, 1979, 93 Stat. 243; Pub. L. 
103-182, title III, Sec. 351(b)(2), Dec. 8, 1993, 107 Stat. 2122; Pub. 
L. 104-295, Sec. 21(b)(1), (2), Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3529, 3530.)


                               Amendments

    1996--Pub. L. 104-295, Sec. 21(b)(1), amended directory language of 
Pub. L. 103-182, Sec. 351(b)(2). See 1993 Amendment notes below.
    Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 104-295, Sec. 21(b)(2), substituted ``Trade 
Representative'' for ``Special Representatives''.
    1993--Pub. L. 103-182, Sec. 351(b)(2)(B), as amended by Pub. L. 104-
295, Sec. 21(b)(1), substituted ``Trade Representative'' for ``Special 
Representative'' in section catchline.
    Subsecs. (a), (b). Pub. L. 103-182, Sec. 351(b)(2)(A), as amended by 
Pub. L. 104-295, Sec. 21(b)(1), substituted ``Trade Representative'' for 
``Special Representative'' wherever appearing.
