PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND CONSULTATION.

SEC. 4005. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND CONSULTATION.(a) Public Participation.—In the notice published under subsection (b)(3)(A) or (c) of section 4003, the Trade Representative shall provide an opportunity to the public for the presentation of views concerning the issues—(1) within the 30-day period beginning on the date of the notice (or on a date after such period if agreed to by the petitioner), or(2) at such other time if a timely request therefor is made by the petitioner or by any interested person,with a public hearing if requested by an interested person.(b) Consultation.—The Trade Representative shall consult with the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate, and with the appropriate advisory committees established under section 135 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2155), with respect to whether 120 STAT. 3180 to initiate proceedings under section 4003 and, if proceedings are conducted, with respect to making the determination under subsection (c).(c) Determination.—After considering all comments submitted, and within 30 days after the close of the comment period under subsection (a), the Trade Representative shall determine whether the Government of Vietnam is providing, on or after the date on which Vietnam accedes to the World Trade Organization, a prohibited subsidy to its textile or apparel industry. The Trade Representative shall publish that determination in the Federal Register, together with the justification for the determination.(d) Record.—The Trade Representative shall make available to the public a complete record of all nonconfidential information presented in proceedings conducted under this section, together with a summary of confidential information so submitted.