§1736bb 1. Required and additional missions; eligible countries

(a) Required missions

Missions shall be established and completed-

(1) not later than 6 months after December 22, 1987, in 8 countries chosen in accordance with the criteria set forth in subsection (c) of this section; and

(2) not later than 1 year after December 22, 1987, in 8 additional countries chosen in accordance with such criteria.

(b) Additional missions

After the completion of the missions referred to in subsection (a) of this section, a mission may be established to any foreign country chosen in accordance with the criteria set forth in subsection (c) of this section.

(c) Criteria

(1) Individual countries

Subject to paragraph (2) and subsection (a) of this section, a mission shall be established to a foreign country if-

(A) the country is eligible for participation in United States agricultural aid and trade programs and such participation would be mutually advantageous to the country and the United States; and

(B) the country is friendly to the United States.

(2) Multiple countries

In selecting countries for missions under this section, the Secretary shall-

(A) select countries that are in various stages of development and have various income levels; and

(B) consider-

(i) past participation in United States food programs;

(ii) experience with United States agricultural aid and trade programs; and

(iii) import market potential.

(d) Eligibility of Poland

Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the Secretary of Agriculture may establish a mission in Poland.

(Pub. L. 100 202, §2, Dec. 22, 1987, 101 Stat. 1329 445.)

Codification

Section was enacted as part of the Agricultural Aid and Trade Missions Act, and not as part of the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954 which comprises this chapter.

Section Referred to in Other Sections

This section is referred to in sections 1736bb, 1736bb 3, 1736bb 4, 1736bb 5, 1736bb 6 of this title.