WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONWT/DS21/7
11 November 1999
(99-4868)
Original:  English
AUSTRALIA – MEASURES AFFECTING THE IMPORTATION OF SALMONIDS
Communication from the Chairman of the Panel
The following communication, dated 8 November 1999 and addressed to the Dispute Settlement
Body, is circulated in accord ance with Article 12.12 of the DSU.
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The United States requested the Panel, pursuant to Article 12.12 of the DSU, to suspend its
work until such time as the panelists have completed their work in the ongoing proceeding requested
by Canada pursuant to Article 21.5 of the DSU (WT/DS18) or for eleven months, whichever is theearlier.  The Panel has agreed to this request.
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