An importing Party. (a) shall not maintain a safeguard action for a period exceeding three years, except that the Party may extend the period by up to two years if the Party’s competent authorities determine, in conformity with the procedures set out in paragraphs 3 and 4, that the action continues to be necessary to prevent or remedy serious damage and to facilitate adjustment by the domestic industry, and that there is evidence that the industry is adjusting;
An importing Party. (a) shall not maintain an emergency action for a period exceeding three years;
An importing Party. (a) may not maintain an emergency action for a period exceeding two years except that the period may be extended by up to two years;
