In the Arbitration under Chapter 11 of the North American Free Trade Agreement and the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules between Methanex Corporation, (Claimant/Investor) and United States of America, (Respondent/Party); Petitioner's Final Submissions
On August 25, 2000, the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), the Petitioner, filed a written Petition with this Tribunal.
On August 25, 2000, the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), the Petitioner, filed a written Petition with this Tribunal seeking:
- permission to file an amicus brief in writing at an appropriate time in the proceedings, noting that such a brief would benefit from reading the memorial and counter-memorial of the two litigating parties prior to making its submission;
- permission to make oral submissions in support of the written brief at an appropriate time in the proceedings;
- permission to have observer status at the oral hearings in order to facilitate the most informed oral submissions possible. (Para. 5.1 of Aug. 25 Petition)
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