Miscellaneous International Trade Notices
The World Customs Organization has issued a press release announcing that the Universal Postal Union (UPU) and the WCO agreed in September to work more closely in modernizing postal and customs processes, particularly to meet increased demand for the electronic transfer of customs information. (WCO press release, dated 09/07/07, available at http://www.wcoomd.org/press/?v=1&lid=1&cid=4)
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1. WCO, Postal Union Agree to Modernize Postal/Customs Processes
2. Korea to Update its Container Security Rules
Yonhap News reports that the South Korean government is formulating measures to update its container shipment security rules. (Yonhap News, dated 10/22/07, available at http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/business/2007/10/22/29/0502000000AEN20071022003300320F.HTML)
3. USTR Corrects Email Address in U.S.-Israel Agricultural Agreement Notice
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has issued a correction to its October 16, 2007 notice on the review and renegotiation of the U.S.-Israel Agreement on Trade in Agricultural Products. The USTR states that the correct email address for submission of comments is FR0802@ustr.eop.gov. (USTR correction, FR Pub 10/29/07, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/Z7-20374.pdf)
4. CBP Proposes Rule on Advance Information for Private Aircraft
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has issued a proposed rule to, among other things, require the pilot of any private aircraft arriving in the U.S. from a foreign port or location or departing the U.S. for a foreign port or location to transmit to CBP an advance electronic transmission of information regarding each individual traveling onboard the aircraft. Written comments are due by November 19, 2007. (CBP proposed rule (USCBP-2007-0064, FR Pub 09/18/07, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/E7-18121.pdf)
5. FSIS Updates Export Requirements for Russia, Japan, EU, and Korea
The Food Safety and Inspection Service has updated the export requirements for the following countries: Russia, Japan, European Union, and Korea. (Updated 10/25/07 and 10/30/07, available at http://www.fsis.usda.gov/regulations_&_policies/Index_of_Import_Requirements_by_Country/index.asp)
6. FMCSA to Issue New Proposed Rule on Driver Records of Duty Status
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a notice withdrawing its November 3, 2004 supplemental proposed rule that proposed requirements for the collection and use of documents to verify the accuracy of driver records of duty status. The FMCSA intends to publish a new proposed rule at a later date. (D/N FMCSA-1998-3706, FR Pub 10/25/07, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/E7-20980.pdf)
7. AMS Reopens Comment Period for Proposed Rule on Imported Grapes, Etc.
The Agricultural Marketing Service has issued a notice announcing that it is reopening the comment period on its proposed changes to the regulatory period when minimum grade, size, quality, and maturity requirements apply to southeastern California grapes under Marketing Order No. 925 (order) and to imported grapes under the table grape import regulation. Comments must be received by November 26, 2007. (See ITT's Online Archives or 06/10/05 news, 05061099 5, for BP summary of the proposed rule.) (D/N AMS-FV-06-0184; FV03-925-1 PR, FR Pub 10/25/07, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/07-5266.pdf)
8. OFAC Designates Two Individuals, Five Entities Under Terrorism EO
The Office of Foreign Assets Control has issued a notice publishing the names of two newly-designated individuals and five newly-designated entities whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to Executive Order (EO) 13224, "Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions With Persons Who Commit, Threaten To Commit, or Support Terrorism." (FR Pub 10/25/07, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/E7-21051.pdf)
9. Shipping Coordinating Committee to Hold Open Meeting on November 9th
The State Department has issued a notice announcing that its Shipping Coordinating Committee will conduct an open meeting November 9, 2007 in Washington, DC. The purpose of the meeting is to finalize preparations for the 24th Extraordinary Session of Council, 99th Session of Council and 25th Session of the Assembly of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), which are scheduled for November 15-30, 2007, in London. (Public Notice 5964, FR Pub 10/29/07, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/07-5373.pdf)
10. UCR Plan Board of Directors to Hold Public Telephonic Meeting Nov. 1
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a notice announcing that the Unified Carrier Registration Plan Board of Directors will hold a public telephonic meeting on November 1, 2007 to continue its work in developing and implementing the UCR Plan. Interested parties may call (505) 827-4565 to receive the toll free numbers and pass codes for participation. (FMCSA notice, FR Pub 09/26/07, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/07-4765.pdf)
11. Various Agencies Seek Comments on Information Collections
Various U.S. government agencies are seeking comments on the following information collections for which they have requested or intend to request Office of Management and Budget approval or extension of approval (see notices for specific details):
| Agency | Information Collection | Comments Due/Status |
|---|---|---|
| BIS 1 | Approval of Triangular Transactions Involving Commodities Covered by a U.S. Import Certificate. | 11/26/07 |
| BIS 2 | Voluntary Self-Disclosure of Antiboycott Violations | 11/26/07 |
| BIS 3 | Five-Year Records Retention Period | 11/26/07 |
| CBP 1 | Canadian Border Boat Landing Permit | 12/17/07 |
| CBP 2 | Commercial Invoice | 12/17/07 |
| CBP 3 | Declaration of Ultimate Consignee That Articles Were Exported for Temporary Scientific or Educational Purposes. | 12/17/07 |
| CBP 4 | CBP Regulations for Customhouse Brokers | 12/17/07 |
| CBP 5 | Cost Submission | 12/17/07 |
| EPA 1 | Chemical-Specific Rules, TSCA Sec. 8(a) | 11/19/07 |
| EPA 2 | National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Consumer Products (Renewal) | 11/23/07 |
| ITA 1 | Implementation of Tariff Rate Quota Established Under the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006 for Imports of Certain Cotton Woven Fabrics | 12/17/07 |
| ITA 2 | Special American Business Internship Training (SABIT) Program: Applications and Questionnaires | 12/17/07 |
BIS 1 Information Collection (FR Pub 10/25/07) available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/E7-21029.pdf
BIS 2 & 3 Information Collections (FR Pub 10/25/07) available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/E7-20990.pdf
CBP 1, 2, & 3 Information Collections (FR Pub 10/18/07) available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/E7-20506.pdf
CBP 4 & 5 Information Collections (FR Pub 10/18/07) available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/E7-20508.pdf
EPA 1 Information Collection (FR Pub 10/19/07) available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/E7-20653.pdf
EPA 2 Information Collection (FR Pub 10/23/07) available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/E7-20834.pdf
ITA 1 Information Collection (FR Pub 10/17/07) available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/E7-20436.pdf
ITA 2 Information Collection (FR Pub 10/17/07) available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/E7-20408.pdf