UNITED STATES – IMPORT PROHIBITION OF

CERTAIN SHRIMP AND SHRIMP PRODUCTS

Status Report by the United States

Addendum

            The following communication, dated 9 November 1999, 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 Recommendations and Rulings

in the Dispute Regarding United States - Import Prohibition of

Certain Shrimp and Shrimp Products

            On 25 November 1998, the United States informed the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) of its intention to implement the recommendations and rulings of the DSB in connection with this matter and to do so in a manner which is consistent with our firm commitment to the protection of endangered species, including sea turtles.  At that time, the United States also advised the DSB that a “reasonable period of time” would be required to complete this process.   On 21 January 1999, the United States and the other parties to the dispute reached agreement on 13 months as a reasonable period for implementation.  Therefore, as provided for in Article 21.6 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes, this fourth report on the status of our implementation is being presented.