Technical Discussions Sample Clauses

Technical Discussions. 1. When a Party considers the need to resolve an issue related to trade and provisions under this Chapter, it may make a written request for technical discussions. The requested Party shall respond as early as possible to such a request. 2. The requested Party shall enter into technical discussions with the requesting Party within 60 days, unless otherwise mutually determined by the Parties concerned, with a view to reaching a mutually satisfactory solution. Technical discussions may be conducted via any means agreed by the Parties concerned.
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Technical Discussions. 1. A Party may, through Contact Points, request technical discussions with another Party on any sanitary or phytosanitary measure affecting trade between it and that other Party. The other Party shall respond promptly to any such request. The two Parties shall seek to clarify any measure at issue and, where there is any remaining difference of view, shall endeavour to find a mutually acceptable solution, taking into account the objectives of trade facilitation and of minimising the negative trade effects of sanitary and phytosanitary measures. In the case of measures affecting the export interests of a developing country Party, the Parties concerned should seek to resolve any concerns in a timely manner. 2. Parties may, through Contact Points, arrange to undertake technical discussions with each other on sanitary and phytosanitary matters of mutual interest. Technical discussions should be conducted using electronic means. If this is not possible they may be conducted in person or by any other means, as mutually determined by the Parties. 3. The Parties participating in technical discussions or negotiations pursuant to this Chapter may mutually agree to invite another Party or a relevant international or regional organisation in the field of sanitary or phytosanitary protection to participate for the purposes of providing technical advice. 4. If technical discussions on a matter under Article 6.5 have taken place, an importing Party may decline a further request for technical discussions, unless the exporting Party can demonstrate at the time of the request that there has been: (a) a material advancement in relevant science, technology or domestic processes; or (b) a material improvement in the risk profile of the exporting Party. 5. Without prejudice to the rights and obligations of the Parties under other provisions of this Agreement, where the importing Party declines a request for technical discussions under paragraph 4 it shall provide an explanation of the reasons for its position. 6. Technical discussions held under this Article do not constitute formal consultations under Chapter 14 (Consultations and Dispute Settlement) and are without prejudice to the rights and obligations of the Parties under that Chapter, the WTO Agreement, or any other agreement to which both Parties are party.
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Technical Discussions. 1. If a Party considers that a technical regulation, standard or conformity assessment procedure affecting trade between it and another Party warrants further discussion, it may, through the Contact Points, request a detailed explanation of the measure and if necessary, request to hold technical discussions in an attempt to resolve any concerns on specific issues arising from the application of the measure. The other Party shall respond promptly to any requests for such explanations, and if so requested, shall enter into technical discussions within 60 days from the date of the request. The Parties to the technical discussions shall make every effort to reach a mutually satisfactory resolution through technical discussions within 90 days from the date of the request or within a timeframe mutually agreed upon by them. 2. A Party participating in technical discussions or negotiations pursuant to paragraph 3 of Article 4, paragraph 2 of Article 6 or paragraph 1 of this Article may invite another Party or a relevant international or regional organisation in the field of technical regulations, standards and conformity assessment procedures to participate for the purpose of providing technical advice. 3. Technical discussions should be conducted using electronic means. If this is not possible they may be conducted in person or by any other means, as mutually determined by the Parties. 4. The Parties shall take such reasonable measures as may be available to them to ensure that representatives of bodies responsible for the technical regulations, standards or conformity assessment procedures that are the subject of the technical discussions participate in those discussions. 5. A Party shall exercise restraint when requesting technical discussions between it and another Party on a matter that has been the subject of a previous technical discussion between the two Parties. If technical discussions on a matter under Article 6.2(b) to Article 6.2(f) have taken place, and a mutually satisfactory solution cannot be reached, an importing Party may only decline a further request for technical discussions on justifiable grounds.
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Technical Discussions. 1. Where a Party considers that a sanitary or phytosanitary measure is affecting their trade with another Party, it may, through the contact points or through other established communication channels, request a detailed explanation of the sanitary or phytosanitary measures including the scientific basis of the measure. The other Party shall respond promptly to any request for such explanation. 2. A Party shall notify the other Party of an emergency measure under this Chapter within 24 hours of its decision to implement the measure. If a Party requests technical consultation to address the emergency SPS measure, the technical consultations must be held within 10 days of the notification of the emergency SPS measure. The Parties shall consider any information provided through the technical consultations. 3. A Party may request to hold technical discussions with the other Party in an attempt to resolve any concerns on specific issues arising from the application of the sanitary and phytosanitary measure. The requested Party shall respond promptly to any reasonable request for such consultation. 4. Where a Party requests technical discussion, these shall take place as soon as practicable, unless otherwise agreed. 5. The technical discussions may be conducted via teleconference, videoconference, or through any other means mutually agreed by the Parties. 6. Such technical discussions are without prejudice to the rights and obligations of the Parties under Chapter 7 on Dispute Settlement.
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Technical Discussions. 1. A Party may, through Contact Points, request technical discussions with another Party on any measure affecting investment between them. The Party to which the request was made shall respond promptly to any such request. The Parties shall seek to clarify any measure at issue and, where there is any remaining difference of view, they shall endeavour to find a mutually acceptable solution, taking into account the objectives of this Chapter. In the case of measures affecting the investment interests of a developing country Party, the Parties shall endeavour to resolve any concerns in a timely manner. 2. A Party may, through Contact Points, arrange to undertake technical discussions with other Parties on investment matters of mutual interest. Technical discussions should be conducted using electronic means. If this is not possible, they may be conducted in person or by any other means, as mutually determined by the Parties. 3. The Parties participating in technical discussions pursuant to this Chapter may mutually agree to invite another Party or a relevant international or regional organisation in the field of investment to participate for the purpose of providing technical advice.
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Technical Discussions. 1. Either Party may request technical discussions with the other Party with the aim of resolving any matter arising under this Chapter. A request for technical discussions shall be directed to the other Party’s contact point established under Article 10 (Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade and Contact Points). Unless the Parties mutually determine otherwise, the Parties shall hold technical discussions within 60 days from the request. 2. The Parties shall ensure that the persons and organisations in their respective jurisdictions that have responsibility for the relevant technical regulations, standards or conformity assessment procedures that are the subject of the technical discussions participate in those discussions. 3. Technical discussions may be conducted in person or via email, teleconference, video-conference or any other means, as mutually determined by the Parties. 4. Where a Party has requested technical discussions pursuant to paragraph 1, the requested Party shall: (a) investigate the issues that gave rise to the request for discussions, including whether there are any irregularities in the implementation of its technical regulations, standards or conformity assessment procedures; (b) give positive consideration to any request to address any irregularities identified under subparagraph (a); and (c) report back to the requesting Party on the outcome of its investigations, stating its reasons. 5. Technical discussions held pursuant to this Article are without prejudice to the rights and obligations of the Parties under Chapter 21 (Dispute Settlement), the WTO Agreement or any other agreement to which both Parties are party.
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Technical Discussions. 1. A Party may, through Contact Points, request technical discussions with another on any snaitary or phytosanitary measure affecting trade between it and that other Part other Party shall respond promptly to any such requePsatr.tieTshsehtawlloseek to clarify any measure at issue and, where there is any remaining diffsehraelnl ceendoef avvieowu,r to find a mutually acceptable solution, taking into account the objectives of trade facilitat of minimising the negative trade effects of sanitary and phytosanitary measures. In of measures affecting the export intaerdeesvteslopf ing country Party, the Parties concerned should seek to resolve any concerns in a timely manner. 2. Parties may, through Contact Points, arrange to undertake technical discussion each other on sanitary and phytosanitary matternsteorfemstu. tuTael cihnical discussions should be conducted using neilcecmtreoansI.f this is not possible they may be conducted in person or by any other means, as mutually determined by the Parties. 3. The Parties participating in technical discussioontsiatoior nnsegpursuant to this Chapter may mutuallyeatgoreinvite another Party or a relevant international or region organisation in the field of sanitary or phytosanitary protection to participate for the of providing technical advice. 4. If technical discussions on a matter unde6r.5Ahrtaivcle taken place, an importing Party may decline a further request for technical discussions, unless the exporting P demonstrate at the time of the request that there has been: (a) a materiadl vaancement in relevant science, technology or domestic processes; (b) a material improvement in the risk profile of the exporting Party. 5. Without prejudice to the rights and obligations of the Parties under other provisi this Agreement, rwehtehe importing Party declines a request for technical discussions un paragraph 4 it shall provide an explanation of the reasons for its position. 6. Technical discussions held under this Article do not constitute formal consulta under Chapt1e4r (Consultations and Dispute Settlemeanret) wainthdout prejudice to the rights and obligations of the Parties under that Chapter, the WTO Agreement, or an agreement to which both Parties are party.
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Technical Discussions. Xxxxxxx and F-star will make their respective relevant technical or other personnel available, as reasonably requested by the other Party, for discussion of the information contained in their respective updates.
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Technical Discussions. 1. A Party which considers that a technical regulation or conformity assessment procedure of another Party might have a significant and adverse effect on trade between the State Parties may request that another Party engage in technical discussions regarding the matter. 2. Upon request of a Party, technical discussions shall be held with the objective of finding a mutually acceptable solution. The Parties concerned shall discuss the matter identified within 60 (sixty) days, unless otherwise mutually agreed, from the receipt of the request by the contact point of the requested Party. The technical discussions may be conducted by any method agreed by the Parties involved in the technical discussions. 3. Following the technical discussions, the Parties may conclude that the issue could be better addressed through a trade facilitating initiative, in accordance with the provisions of Article 8.4 (Cooperation on trade facilitating initiatives). 4. Unless the Parties that participate in the technical discussions agree otherwise, the discussions and any information exchanged in the course of the discussions shall be confidential. For greater certainty, this Article is without prejudice to a Party's rights and obligations under Chapter 18 (Dispute Settlement).
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Related to Technical Discussions

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  • Mutual Discussions The Employer and the Union acknowledge the mutual benefits to be derived from dialogue between the parties and are prepared to discuss matters of common interest.

  • Informal Discussion If an employee has a problem relating to a work situation, the employee is encouraged to request a meeting with his or her immediate supervisor to discuss the problem in an effort to clarify the issue and to work cooperatively towards settlement.

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