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ID-83-44 1 (1983-04-21)

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UNITED STATES GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE
        WASHINGTON, D.C. 20548


INTERNATIONAL. 09VISION


APRIL 21, 1983


The Honorable Howard M. Metzenbaum
United States Senate


Subject:


121245


Information on the Operation of the
International Energy Agency's Coal
Industry Advisory Board, (GAO/ID-83-44)


Dear Senator Metzenbaum:

     In response to a February 14, 1983, request from your
office, we are providing information on the composition and role
of the Coal Industry Advisory Board (CIAB) of the International
Energy Agency (IEA).

     This report specifically focuses on (1) why the CIAB was
established, (2) its structure and organization, (3) how it
operates, and (4) its reports. It also presents an overview of
the decision to extend the term of the CIAB.

WHY THE CIAB WAS ESTABLISHED

     The CIAB was established in 1979 by the IEA's Governing
Board to provide a forum for leaders of coal-related enterprises
to discuss and participate in planning and actions for enhancing
the production, trade, and use of coal. It was initially estab-
lished for a 3-year period, essentially to provide advice and
suggestions to the IEA and its member nations.1

     Concern over growing oil import dependence and the need to
accelerate development of alternative fuels prompted the IEA to
establish the CIAB. Earlier in 1979, the IEA also set goals of
expediting the development of coal and substantially increasing



IAustralia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Greece,
Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand,
Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United
Kingdom, and United States.

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