Section 8
SEC. 8. Resolution of Issues and Administration. The Department of Trade shall have the authority to resolve issues or conflicts that may arise among agencies or instrumentalities of the government resulting from the reassignment of inspection and/or certification authorities provided for in this decree. Any agency or instrumentality not satisfied with the resolution of the Department of Trade may elevate the issue conflict to the National Economic and Development Authority within fifteen (15) days from the date the agency or instrumentality receives notice thereof, Provided, that, failure to elevate the issue/conflict within the period provided herein shall render the resolution of the Department of Trade final and executory, Provided, further, that the Department of Trade may, motu propio, immediately, refer any issues or conflicts to the National Economic and Development Authority for final resolution. The Department of Trade shall also be responsible for coordinating the administration and implementation of the provisions of this decree and of the instructions and/or rules and regulations that may be issued in pursuance thereof along the concept of simplifying export procedures and documentation. It may recommend to the National Economic and Development Authority any change or modification it may deem necessary to effectuate the intents and provisions of this Decree as well as the Rules and Regulations issued pursuant hereto. SEC. 9. Review Power.—The National Economic and Development Authority shall have the power to review, revise or amend decisions, rulings, or actions made or taken by any agency or instrumentality involved in the implementation of the simplified export procedures and documentation provided herein, as well as the rules and regulations issued pursuant hereto. Further, it shall have the authority to suspend, for a period not exceeding six months, any aspect or portion of the procedures that may be prescribed to implement this decree, and/or issue within the same limited period, rules and regulations on the matter.