How the United States develops draft text for trade agreement negotiations - U.S. Trade and Investment Policy Making Process

Steps in Development of U.S. Proposed Text for Trade Agreement Negotiations Cabinet Yes No No Yes U.S. Text Acronyms & Definitions Cabinet – Heads of Executive Departments (e.g. Commerce, Treasury, Energy, etc.) NSC/CEQ TPRG Approval CEQ – Council on Environmental Quality EPA – Environmental Protection Agency No FR – Federal Register ISAC – Industry Sector Advisory Committee Media Offices – EPA Program Offices (e.g. Air, Water, Waste) Yes NSC – National Security Council OGC – EPA’s Office of General Council OIA – EPA’s Office of International Affairs TPRG – Trade Policy Review Group (Deputy/Undersecretary Level Representatives) TPSC Approval (Cleared Papers) Public Input (ISAC, FR) TPSC Subcommittees TPSC – Trade Policy Staff Committee (Senior Level Staff) EPA Input (OIA Coordination) Other Federal Agency Input OIA OGC Media Offices Other Agency Input