WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONWT/DS155/9
12 June 2001
(01-2992)
Original:  English
ARGENTINA – MEASURES AFFECTING THE EXPORT OF BOVINE HIDES
AND THE IMPORT OF FINISHED LEATHER
Surveillance of Implementation of Recommendations and Rulings
Acceptance of the Appointment as Arbitrator under Article 21.3(c) of the
Understanding on Rules and Procedures Go verning the Settlement of Disputes
The following communication, dated 12 June 2001, from Mr. Florentino P. Feliciano to the
Permanent Mission of Argentina and the Permanent Delegation of the European Commission, iscirculated to WTO Members.
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Further to your joint letter, dated 12 June 2001, in which you indicate your agreement to
appoint me as arbitrator pursuant to Article 21.3(c) of the  Understanding on Rules and Procedures
Governing the Settlement of Disputes  (the "DSU") to determine the reasonable period of time for
Argentina to implement the recommenda tions and rulings of the DSB in  Argentina – Measures
Affecting the Export of Bovine Hides and the Import of Finished Leather  (WT/DS155), I am writing to
inform you that I accept the appointment.
I take note of your communication WT/DS155 /7, dated 17 May 2001, explaining in writing
that both parties, Argentina and the European Communities, have agreed to extend the deadline for
arbitration allotted by Article 21.3(c) of the DSU, and requesting that this arbitration be completed no
later than 90 days after the date of the appointment of the arbitrator.
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