Miscellaneous International Trade Notices
Washington Trade Daily reports that a top U.S. State Department official was optimistic that the U.S. could conclude negotiations with Vietnam to pave the way for its accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) by the end of 2006. The article states that a high-level delegation from the U.S. will visit Vietnam during the week beginning January 16, 2006, and that concluding negotiations with the U.S. will be key to Vietnam's accession to the WTO. (WTD, 01/16/06, www.washingtontradedaily.com )
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1. U.S. Diplomat Optimistic on U.S. Concluding WTO Negotiations with Vietnam in 2006
2. FSIS Proposes to Adopt Regulations for Petitions for Rulemaking
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a proposed rule in which it is proposing to adopt regulations governing the submission to FSIS of petitions for rulemaking. Comments on the proposed rule must be received on or before March 13, 2006. (FSIS proposed rule, D/N 00-019P, FR Pub 01/12/06, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/E6-172.pdf.)
3. State Dept Corrects Meeting Days for Previously Announced ITAC Meetings
The State Department has issued a notice correcting the meeting days (not dates) previously announced for meetings of the International Telecommunication Advisory Committee (ITAC) to prepare for the Organization of American States CITEL Assembly 2006. (State Dept Public Notice 5261, FR Pub 01/12/06, available at
http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/E6-248.pdf.)
4. President Continues Emergency/Authority Relating to Cuba and Anchorage and Movement of Vessels
President Bush has issued a notice announcing the continuation for one year of the national emergency with respect to Cuba and the emergency authority relating to the regulation of the anchorage and movement of vessels set out in Proclamation 6687, as amended by Proclamation 7757. (FR Pub 01/12/06, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/06-376.pdf.)