Section 19Sec./Art. 19

Extension and Re-application of Safeguard Measure. (1) Subject to the review under Section 16, an extension of the measure may be requested by the petitioner if the action continues to be necessary to prevent or remedy the serious injury and there is evidence that domestic industry is making positive adjustment to import competition.

(2) The petitioner may appeal to the secretary at least ninety (90) days before the expiration of the measure for an extension of the period by stating concrete reasons for the need thereof and a description of the industrys adjustment performance and future plan. The secretary shall immediately refer the request to the Commission. Following the procedures required under Section 9, the commission shall then submit a report to the Secretary not later that sixty (60) days from its receipt of the request Within seven (7) days from receipt of the report, the secretary shall issue an order granting or denying the petition In case an extension is Granted. The same shall be more liberal that the initial application.