1: Recommandations
International unification of private law generally in the United States involves concerns of state law interests, usually
paralleling and based on areas of the law that have already been the subject of unification as between ther states. While
the international organization process requires federal involvement, as a policy matter the Department defers to the lead
taken by state law bodies, and depends on private sector and state authorities' views. Neither the Department of State nor
other federal agencies can provide the legal expertise in the many fields of private law involved. There is thus a critical
need for experts from the private sector to provide guidance for the formulation of federal policy in this field, in order
for U.S. interests to be effectively set out and protected. Private sector review is also essential following completion of
conventions and model national laws in order for the Department or other federal agencies to be able to assess whether the
U.S. may wish to consider becoming a party to any proposed treaty system or to implement international standards by other
means, through legislation, adoption by business or other associations or private-sector groups or otherwise. The Advisory
Committee process provides aninteractive means to obtain necessary private-sector expertise to perform these functions on
an uncompensated basis. The Committee provides a forum that does not exist elsewhere, at minimal cost, which assures both
an effective governmental process and that the private sector and state interests remain fully involved and informed.
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