Multilateral Rules Sample Clauses

Multilateral Rules. At the multilateral level, the basis of the multilateral trading system is con- tained in the GATT 1994 and the other multilateral agreements on trade in goods that form part of the WTO Agreement. These agreements include the Agreement on Safeguards, which is the main regulatory body on safeguard matters. The Agreement on Safeguards is a normative development derived from Article XIX of the GATT 1994. This provision is the main authority for the imposition of safeguard measures. As the preamble of the Agreement on Safeguards recognizes, the Agreement on Safeguards is a response to the ‘need to clarify and reinforce the disciplines of GATT 1994, and specifically those of its Article XIX (Emergency Action on Imports of Particular Products)’. In addition to Article XIX, the GATT 1994 contains other provisions that have an impact on the conduct of safeguard-related matters such as Article X. Article X:1 requires the publication of rules of general application on trade restrictions or methods relating to their establishment. It applies to safeguard procedures and specific safeguard measures as recognised in Article 3.1, first sentence of the Agreement on Safeguards,5 as well as to the publication of the final determination of a safeguard investigation, in accordance with Article 3.1, third sentence of the Agreement on Safeguards,6 and the decision to impose a safeguard measure. In addition, Article X:3(a) requires the uniform, impartial and reasonable administration of laws and regulations that must be published in accordance with Article X:1. This provision requires that domestic safeguard regulations must be applied in the light of those standards. Article XIII of the GATT 1994 requires the non-discriminatory adminis- tration of restrictions and tariff-rate quotas among exporting supplying coun- tries. This provision is applicable when a Member imposes a safeguard in the form of a quantitative restriction or a tariff-rate quota (TRQ).7 At the time of 5 See Chapter 3, Section 3.3. 6 See Chapter 3, Section 5.1. 7 Panel Report, US – Line Pipe, paras. 7.30–7.50. See also GATT Panel Report, Norway – Restrictions on Imports of Certain Textile Products, paras. 14–19. General Provision 5 writing this chapter, there was no resolution to the question of whether GATT provisions in the nature of exceptions (e.g. Article XXI on Security Exceptions) may be invoked and applied concurrently with Article XIX. The matter is under consideration by a WTO panel in the dispute Uni...
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  • General Rules 1.1 Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the definitions set forth in this Article of this Agreement shall apply to the entire Agreement and all attachments incorporated by reference herein into this Agreement. A defined term intended to convey the meaning stated in this Agreement is capitalized when used. 1.2 Additional definitions that are specific to the matters covered in a particular Article, attachment or provision may appear in that Article, attachment or provision. To the extent that there is any difference of interpretation between a definition set forth in this Agreement and any definition in a specific Article, attachment or provision, the definition set forth in the specific Article, attachment or provision shall control with respect to that Article, attachment or provision. 1.3 Capitalized terms that are not otherwise defined in this Article or elsewhere within the Agreement but are defined in the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (Act) and/or the orders and rules implementing the Act shall have the meaning set forth in the Act or in such orders and rules. 1.4 Terms used in a Tariff shall have the meanings stated in the Tariff. 1.5 Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, any term defined in this Agreement which is defined or used in the singular shall include the plural, and any term defined in this Agreement which is defined or used in the plural shall include the singular. 1.6 The words “shall” and “will” are used interchangeably throughout the Agreement and the use of either indicates a mandatory requirement. The use of one or the other shall not confer a different degree of right or obligation for either Party.

  • School Rules The School rules which apply are set out on the School website and other documents published from time to time. The Parents are requested to read these documents carefully with the Pupil before they accept the offer of a place.

  • Additional Rules An Excess Amount or suspense account described in Part 2 of Article III does not share in the allocation of net income, gain or loss described in this Section 9.11. If the Employer maintains its Plan under a Code Section 401(k) Adoption Agreement, the Employer may specify in its Adoption Agreement alternate valuation provisions authorized by that Adoption Agreement. This Section

  • HIPAA Rules “HIPAA Rules” shall mean the Privacy, Security, Breach Notification, and Enforcement Rules at 45 CFR Part 160 and Part 164.

  • Export Rules You agree that the Software will not be shipped, transferred or exported into any country or used in any manner prohibited by the United States Export Administration Act or any other export laws, restrictions or regulations (collectively the "Export Laws"). In addition, if the Software is identified as an export controlled item under the Export Laws, you represent and warrant that you are not a citizen of, or located within, an embargoed or otherwise restricted nation (including without limitation Iran, Syria, Sudan, Libya, Cuba and North Korea) and that you are not otherwise prohibited under the Export Laws from receiving the Software. All rights to use the Software are granted on condition that such rights are forfeited if you fail to comply with the terms of this agreement.

  • Procedural Rules 1 The provisions of Union law governing the different types of administrative procedures covered by this Chapter shall apply to the procedures referred to in Articles 92, 93 and 96.

  • External Arbitration Procedures Any arbitration initiated under this Agreement shall be conducted before a single neutral arbitrator appointed by the Parties. If the Parties fail to agree upon a single arbitrator within ten

  • International Employee Plan Each International Employee Plan has been established, maintained and administered in material compliance with its terms and conditions and with the requirements prescribed by any and all statutory or regulatory laws that are applicable to such International Employee Plan. Furthermore, no International Employee Plan has unfunded liabilities, that as of the Effective Time, will not be offset by insurance or fully accrued. Except as required by law, no condition exists that would prevent Company or Parent from terminating or amending any International Employee Plan at any time for any reason.

  • NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS 5.1 This Agreement will be read and interpreted in conjunction with the National Employment Standards (NES). Where there is an inconsistency between this agreement and the NES, and the NES provides a greater benefit, the NES provision will apply to the extent of the inconsistency.

  • Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act A. To the extent the Reinsurer is subject to the deduction and withholding of premium payable hereon as set forth in the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (Sections 1471-1474 of the Internal Revenue Code), the Reinsurer shall pay or allow such deduction and withholding from the premium payable under this Contract. B. In the event of any return of premium becoming due hereunder, the Reinsurer shall not deduct any percentage from the return premium payable hereon. To the extent the Company or its agent recovers such premium deductions and withholdings on the return premium from the United States Government, the Company or its agent shall reimburse the Reinsurer for such amounts. C. Prior to any payment to be made under this Contract, the Reinsurer shall provide to the Company (or the applicable withholding agent, as defined in Treasury Regulation Section 1.1471-1(b)(147)) a valid Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") Form W-8BEN-E or other documentation establishing they are not subject to any withholding requirement pursuant to the FATCA. D. The Reinsurer shall update the forms or other documentation referenced in paragraph C of this Article upon a change in facts or circumstance rendering such previously supplied information incorrect. If the Reinsurer has not provided the Company with updated documentation attesting to its FATCA compliance within thirty (30) days prior to any premium due date, or becomes non-compliant with FATCA at any later date, the withholding agent (as defined in Treasury Regulation Section 1.1471-1(b)(147) shall be entitled to withhold thirty percent (30.0%) of any premium payment to the Reinsurer under this contract and shall promptly notify the Reinsurer of such withholding.

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