united states – anti‑dumping act of 1916

Status Report by the United States

Addendum

            The following communication, dated 21 January 2002, from the Permanent Mission of the United States to the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated pursuant to Article 21.6 of the DSU.

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Status Report Regarding Implementation of the

DSB Recommendations and Rulings in the Dispute

United States – Anti‑Dumping Act of 1916

(WT/DS136 and WT/DS162)

            The United States submits this report in accordance with Article 21.6 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU).

            On 26 September 2000, the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) adopted its recommendations and rulings in United States ‑ Anti‑Dumping Act of 1916 (WT/DS136 and WT/DS162).  At the following DSB meeting on 23 October 2000, the United States informed the DSB of its intention to implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in connection with this matter.  At that time, the United States also advised the DSB that a "reasonable period of time" would be required to complete this process.  On 28 February 2001, an arbitrator found that 10 months constituted a reasonable period of time for implementation.  Thereafter, the DSB agreed to an extension of the reasonable period of time to 31 December 2001, or the conclusion of the then current session of the United States Congress, whichever was earlier.