WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONWT/DS76/9
18 June 1999
(99-2474)
Original:  English
JAPAN – MEASURES AFFECTING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Agreement under Article 21.3(b) of the DSU
The following communication, dated 15 June 1999, from the Permanent Missions of Japan
and the United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance
with Article 21.3(b) of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of
Disputes.
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The Governments of Japan and the United States are pleased to inform you that, pursuant to
Article 21.3(b) of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes,
on 4 June 1999, we mutually agreed that the reasonable period of time for compliance with therecommendations and rulings of the Dispute Settleme nt Body (DSB) in the a bove-referenced dispute
shall be nine months and 12 days, that is, from 19 March 1999 to 31 December 1999.
We would be grateful if you would ensure that this letter is circulated to the DSB.
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