[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 199 (Wednesday, October 15, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 53657]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-27204]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

International Competitiveness Advisory Committee


Notice of Establishment of the International Competitiveness 
Advisory Committee

AGENCY: The Department of Justice.

ACTION: Notice of establishment of the International Competitiveness 
Advisory Committee.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act, 5 U.S.C., App. II (1972), 41 CFR 101-6.1001-1.1035, and 
Executive Order 12838, the Antitrust Division of the Department of 
Justice, with the concurrence of the Attorney General, is establishing 
the International Competitiveness Advisory Committee. The Committee 
will examine and provide advice to the Department of Justice regarding 
issues relating to international trade and competitiveness.
    Specifically, the Committee will provide advice regarding how best 
to forge a consensus on the need for aggressive action to eliminate 
multinational anticompetitive cartel agreements, how best to coordinate 
United States' and foreign antitrust enforcement efforts in the review 
of multinational mergers, and how best to coordinate United States' 
trade and competition policy to achieve their common objectives.

MEMBERSHIP: The Committee shall be composed of 12 representatives from 
both the public and private sectors with recognized expertise in the 
areas of international antitrust and/or trade policy. Criteria to be 
used in selecting members shall include: (1) a demonstrated background 
and interest in the antitrust issues to be addressed, (2) a balance in 
point of view or professional perspective, (3) geographical balance, 
and (4) nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, 
religion, age, or sexual orientation.
    The International Competitiveness Advisory Committee will function 
solely as an advisory board in compliance with the provisions of the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act. Its charter will be filed in accordance 
with the provisions of the Act.

CONTACT PERSON: Charles S. Stark, Chief, Foreign Commerce Section, 
Antitrust Division, Room 10024 Patrick Henry Building, 601 D Street 
NW., Washington, DC 20530; (202) 514-2464.
Joel I. Klein,
Assistant Attorney General, Antitrust Division.
[FR Doc. 97-27204 Filed 10-14-97; 8:45 am]
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