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Presidential Notice

Intention To Enter Into a Free Trade Agreement With Oman

President George W. Bush formally notified Congress of his intention to enter into a Free Trade Agreement with Oman, as required by the Trade Act of 2002. The notice was published in the Federal Register to satisfy statutory procedural requirements.

Federal Register Open PDF 70 FR 61023

Key directives

  • Notify Congress of intention to enter into FTA with Oman
  • Publish notice in Federal Register

Timeline

Immediate

  • Congressional notification completed
  • Federal Register publication

Near term (90d)

  • Congressional review period under Trade Act procedures
  • Potential for implementing legislation

Long term

  • FTA negotiation and ratification process
  • Bilateral trade liberalization if agreement finalized

Risks & tensions

  • Statutory compliance notice with no binding trade effect until implementing legislation passes
  • Congressional fast-track authority under Trade Act of 2002 subject to time-limited procedures
Presidential Notice: Intention To Enter Into a Free Trade Agreement With Oman · Executive Orders