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http://thomas.loc.gov/c...1.05./temp/~r1052qBpCu http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/C?r105:./temp/~r1052qBpCu Amendment No. 2647 On page 47, at line 23, delete `;' and insert the following after 'hearing': , and all tobacco manufacturers shall have at least 120 days notice of such hearing and shall be extended an opportunity to appear at an oral hearing.' -- Amendment No. 2648 On page 49, line 15 change 'may' to `shall'. Amendment No. 2649 On page 55, after line 10 insert a new paragraph (5) as follows: `(5) Consultation with United States Trade Representative and Secretary of Agriculture.--Prior to issuing any regulations under this section, the Secretary shall consult with the United States Trade Representative and the Secretary of Agriculture. Before any regulation issued under this section may become final-- '(A) the Secretary shall issue a joint finding with the United States Trade Representative which certifies that the regulation does not violate any treaty or international obligation to which the United States is a party; and '(B) the Secretary shall issue a joint finding with the Secretary of Agriculture which certifies that the proposed regulation shall not have an adverse effect on the domestic or international competitiveness of tobacco growers in the United States.' Amendment No. 2650 On page 57, line 5 delete '60' and insert in lieu thereof 180'. Amendment No. 2651 On page 58, line 21 delete '2' and insert in lieu thereof '5'. Amendment No. 2652 On page 58, line 17 delete `to zero' and insert in lieu thereof by fifty percent or more'. 3 of 9 06/16/98 08:59:38