The United States – Colombia Trade Promotion AgreementTrade Promotion Agreement • April 29th, 2008
Contract Type FiledApril 29th, 2008Objectives To eliminate obstacles to trade, consolidate access to goods and services and favor private investment in and between both nations. Apart from commercial issues, it incorporates economic, institutional, intellectual-property, labor andenvironmental policies, among others. Signatories United States and Colombia Date of signature November 22,2006 In the Preamble IMPLEMENT this Agreement in a manner consistent with environmental protection and conservation, promote sustainable development, and strengthen their cooperation on environmental matters; Chapter Nine: Government Procurement - Article 9.6.7: Information on Intended Procurements - Technical Specifications Environmental provisions addressing environmental concerns 7. For greater certainty, this Article is not intended to preclude a procuring entity from preparing, adopting, or applying technical specifications:(a) to promote the conservation of natural resources and the environment; or (b) to require a suppli