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