Common use of Panel Reports Clause in Contracts

Panel Reports. 1. Unless the Parties otherwise agree, the panel shall issue reports in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter. 2. The panel shall base its reports on the provisions of this Agreement applied and interpreted in accordance with the rules of interpretation of public international law, the submissions and arguments of the Parties and on any information and technical advice put before it pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter. 3. The panel shall present to the Parties an initial report within 90 days after the last panelist is selected, unless the Parties agree on a different period of time. The report shall contain: (a) findings of fact; (b) determinations as to whether or not a Party has conformed with its obligations under this Agreement and any other finding or determination requested in the terms of reference; and (c) recommendations for resolution of the dispute, if requested by a Party. 4. Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 2109, the initial report of the panel shall be confidential. 5. A Party may submit written comments to the panel on its initial report, subject to time limits that may be set by the panel. After considering any such comments, the panel, on its own initiative or on the request of a Party, may: (a) request the views of a Party; (b) reconsider its report; or (c) make any further examination that it considers appropriate. 6. The panel shall present to the Parties a final report within 30 days of presentation of the initial report. 7. Unless the Parties decide otherwise, the final report of the panel may be published by either Party 15 days after it is transmitted to the Parties, subject to subparagraph 3(g) of Article 2109.