Miscellaneous International Trade Notices
The Journal of Commerce Online (JoC Online) reports that when Congress returns for hearings on implementing the recommendations from the 9-11 Commission, they will likely note that the Commission's report shares many of their concerns about security weaknesses in the cargo transportation area. According to JoC Online, the 9-11 report notes that cargo security remains a serious concern. (JoC Online Pub 07/30/04, www.joc.com)
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1. Congress Expected to Consider 9-11 Report's Cargo Recommendations
2. President Continues National Emergency Regarding Export Control
The White House has issued a press release announcing that on August 6, 2004 the President extended for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order (EO) 13222 when the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended, expired. (Press release dated 08/06/04, available at http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2004/08/20040806-7.html)
3. Bulgaria Becomes Newest Member of the MTCR
The Washington File reports that Bulgaria has become the most recent addition to the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR), the informal, voluntary association of countries sharing a common goal of controlling missile proliferation. (Washington File Pub 08/06/04, available at http://usinfo.state.gov/xarchives/display.html?p=washfile-english&y=2004&m=August&x=20040806170035sjhtrop5.762881e-02&t=livefeeds/wf-latest.html)