Telecommunications Standards Subcommittee
1. The Telecommunications Standards Subcommittee, established under Article 913, shall comprise representatives of each Party.
2. The Subcommittee shall, within six months of the date of entry into force of this Agreement, develop a work program, including a timetable, for making compatible the Parties' standards-related measures for authorized equipment as defined in Chapter 13 (Telecommunications).
3. The Subcommittee may address other appropriate standards- related matters respecting telecommunications equipment or services and such other matters as it considers appropriate.
4. The Subcommittee shall take into account relevant work carried out by the Parties in other forums, and that of non- governmental standardizing bodies. ============================================================================= ANNEX 913 - C
Automotive Standards Council
1. The Automotive Standards Council, established under Article 913, shall comprise representatives of each Party.
2. The purpose of the Council shall be, to the extent practicable, to facilitate the attainment of compatibility among, and review the implementation of, national standards-related measures of the Parties that apply to automotive goods and other related issues.
3. To facilitate its objectives, the Council may establish subgroups, consultation procedures and other appropriate operational mechanisms. With the agreement of all the Parties, the Council may include state and provincial government or private sector representatives in its subgroups.
4. All Council recommendations shall require agreement of all the Parties. When the adoption of a new law is not required for a Party, the Council's recommendations shall be implemented by the Party within a reasonable period of time in accordance with the legal and procedural requirements and international obligations of the Party. Where the adoption of a new law is required for a Party, the Party shall make best efforts to secure the passage of such legislation and shall implement any new legislation within a reasonable period of time.