TRADE AGREEMENT COMPLIANCE AND MONITORING

UNCLAS LA PAZ 002609 SIPDIS SIPDIS STATE FOR EB/TPP/MTA EKOCH AND WHA/AND LPETRONI COMMERCE FOR TCC/4110 COMMERCE ALSO FOR MROLLIN AND JANGLIN USDA FOR ITP/FAS/CBERTSCH STATE PASS USTR FOR BHIRSH E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: ETRD EINV ECON BL SUBJECT: TRADE AGREEMENT COMPLIANCE AND MONITORING REF: STATE 152063 ¶1. (U) Post provides the following response to reftel: A) In the absence of USDOC or USDA representation, primary responsibility for trade agreement compliance and monitoring lies with the economic/political section, whose officers work closely with Washington counterparts. B) Economic/Commercial Officer Colleen Crenwelge is responsible for coordinating post's compliance reporting, responding to general inquiries, and reporting complaints to relevant Washington agencies. Ms. Crenwelge can be reached at 591-2-216-8225 (phone),591-2-216-8855 (fax),or crenwelgece@state.gov. C) Post continues to work closely with U.S. hydrocarbons companies affected by the GOB's May 1 hydrocarbons nationalization, liaising with company executives and GOB officials to encourage timely settlement of outstanding investment disputes. Post also works closely with U.S. mining companies concerned about the possible nationalization of mineral resources and has provided guidance to U.S. companies seeking to remedy trademark violations. D) Post regularly advises U.S. company representatives to report any potential compliance issues. URS