Trade and Environment Policy Advisory Committee

This executive order establishes the Trade and Environment Policy Advisory Committee within the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. The committee of up to 35 members provides policy advice on trade and environmental issues, submits reports on trade agreements to the President and Congress, and automatically terminates after two years unless extended.

Federal Register 59 FR 14733

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Impact dates

Mar 25, 1996
Committee automatic termination unless extended

Key directives

Establish Trade and Environment Policy Advisory Committee in USTR
Limit membership to not more than 35
Appoint members for 2-year terms without regard to political affiliation
Submit report to President, Congress, and USTR at conclusion of each trade agreement negotiation under section 102 of Trade Act
Provide prior USTR approval of all meeting agendas
Designate Federal officer/employee as Executive Director
Committee terminates after 2 years unless extended per FACA

Who is ordered

United States Trade Representative · USTR

Timeline

Immediate

Committee established in USTR
appointment process begins
2-year termination clock starts

Near term (90d)

Member appointments by Trade Representative
Chairman election by members
Executive Director designation

Long term

Ongoing advisory role during trade negotiations
Report submissions following conclusion of trade negotiations
Potential committee extension or termination by March 25, 1996

Risks & tensions

Advisory role only—no binding authority over trade negotiations
Vague 'as needed' meeting schedule may limit effectiveness
No compensation or expense reimbursement may constrain member participation from some groups
2-year sunset creates uncertainty about institutional continuity
Potential tension between environmental and industry representatives in advisory opinions