### Question
How does NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE define competent investigating authority?


### Answer
Under *19 U.S.C. § 3434*, **competent investigating authority** is defined as:

> the competent investigating authority, as defined in article 1911, of a NAFTA country

#### Citation:
  - *19 U.S.C. § 3434*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 21-NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE > SUBCHAPTER IV-DISPUTE SETTLEMENT IN ANTIDUMPING AND COUNTERVAILING DUTY CASES > Part A-Organizational, Administrative, and Procedural Provisions Regarding Implementation of Chapter 19 of Agreement**

