RESTRICTED
WORLD TRADE G/SG/W/4
12July1995
ORGANIZATION(95-1934)
Original: English Committee onSafeguards
QUESTIONS CONCERNING THE NOTIFICATIONS
PROVIDED BYCOLOMBIA OFLAWS AND REGULATIONS
UNDER ARTICLE 12.6OFTHE AGREEMENT
Thefollowing communication, dated 29June1995, hasbeenreceived from thePermanent
Mission ofCanada.
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1. Article 3
Areprivate sector interests represented inINCOMEX?
2. Article 4
When canINCOMEX request information regarding theadjustment measures undertaken by
thedomestic industries (during aninvestigation oronlyattheextension enquiry level)?
3. Article 4
Arethereanyadditional administrative procedures followed byINCOMEX thatarenotdefined
within thescope ofthisregulation?
4. Article 10
Does thisArticle contemplate theprovision ofapublic hearing?
5. Article 17
Definition of"threat ofserious injury": canasafeguard measure beimposed asaresult of
afallininternational prices without anyactual increase inimports occurring?
6. Article 18
What isthe"variable tariffs system"?
7. Article 23
Ifthesafeguard measure isprolonged, istherearequirement toholdacomplete re-investigation
andallow interested parties tomake representations?
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8. General
What aretheappeal procedures should asafeguard measure and/or surveillance beapplied?
What arethemidterm review procedures should asafeguard measure beapplied?
Describethelegislativeand/orregulatoryprovisionsassociatedwiththegrantingofcompensation.