Miscellaneous International Trade Notices
The European Union has issued a press release announcing that the European Commission has agreed on proposals that will dramatically increase the use of renewable energy in each country and set legally enforceable targets for governments to achieve them. All major CO2 emitters will be given an incentive to reform the Emissions Trading System and will impose an EU-wide cap on emissions to reduce greenhouse gases by at least 20%, and increase to 20% the share of renewable energies in the energy consumption by 2020, as agreed by EU leaders in March 2007. (EU Ref. IP/08/80, dated 01/23/08, available at http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/08/80&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en)
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1. EU Agrees on Proposals to Increase Renewable Energy, Reduce Emissions
2. Argentina Extends Specific Minimum Duties on Textiles, Etc. Thru 2010
The Office of Textiles and Apparel has issued a notice announcing that on December 27, 2007, the Argentina Ministry of the Economy and Production issued a resolution extending specific minimum duties (DIEMs) scheduled to expire at the end of 2007 on most textile, apparel and footwear imports until December 31, 2010. Products currently subject to DIEMs include textiles (woven fabrics, non-woven fabric, felts, floor coverings, special woven fabrics, fabrics impregnated/coated/laminated with plastics, knitted fabric and textile made-ups), apparel, footwear and certain toys. (OTEXA, updated 01/23/08, available at http://web.ita.doc.gov/otexa/hotiss.nsf/7bfa72c94f543da685256e5b00498a4d/c220f5181f6841ce852573d9005827fb?OpenDocument)
3. OFAC Blocks Property of an Individual Under Terrorism EO
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has issued a notice publishing the name of one newly-designated individual whose property and interests in property are blocked, effective December 4, 2007, pursuant to EO 13224, Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions With Persons Who Commit, Threaten To Commit, or Support Terrorism. (OFAC Notice, FR Pub 12/17/07, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/E7-24344.pdf)
4. OFAC Blocks Property of Six Individuals Under Iraq EO
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has issued a notice publishing the names of six newly-designated individuals whose property and interests in property are blocked, effective December 6, 2007, pursuant to EO 13315, Blocking Property of the Former Iraqi Regime, Its Senior Officials and Their Family Members, and Taking Certain Other Actions. (OFAC Notice, FR Pub 12/17/07, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/E7-24342.pdf)
5. OFAC Blocks Property of an Individual Under Terrorism EO
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has issued a notice publishing the name of one newly-designated individual whose property and interests in property are blocked, effective December 6, 2007, pursuant to EO 13224, Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions With Persons Who Commit, Threaten To Commit, or Support Terrorism. (OFAC Notice, FR Pub 12/17/07, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/E7-24343.pdf)
6. AMS Establishes U.S. Standards for Grades of Tomatoes on the Vine
The Agricultural Marketing Services has issued a notice establishing voluntary U.S. Standards for Grades of Tomatoes on the Vine, effective January 17, 2008. The standards are intended to provide the industry with a common language and uniform basis for trading. (AMS Notice, D/N AMS-FV-2007-0007, FR Pub 12-18-07, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/E7-24458.pdf)
7. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CBP 1 | Record of Vessel Foreign Repair or Equipment Purchase (CBP Form 226) | 03/24/08 |
| CBP 2 | Ship's Stores Declaration (CBP Form 1303) | 03/24/08 |
| CBP 3 | North American Free Trade Agreement Duty Deferral | 03/24/08 |
| CBP 4 | On-Line Allegation Submission | 02/22/08 |
| CBP 5 | Entry of Articles for Exhibition | 03/24/08 |
| CBP 6 | Request for Information (CBP Form 28) | 03/24/08 |
| CBP 7 | Certificate of Compliance for Turbine Fuel Withdrawals | 03/24/08 |
| FMCSA | Motor Carrier Identification Report | 02/19/08 |
| ITC | U.S. Importers' Questionnaire: Apparel Made from Subject Denim from Beneficiary Sub-Saharan African Countries; and Apparel Manufacturers' Questionnaire: Purchases of Certain Denim from Beneficiary Sub-Saharan African Countries | 02/19/08 |
CBP 1 Information Collection (FR Pub 01/23/08) available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20081800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-1034.pdf
CBP 2 Information Collection (FR Pub 01/23/08) available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20081800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-1038.pdf
CBP 3 & 4 Information Collections (FR Pub 01/23/08) available athttp://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20081800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-1040.pdf
CBP 5 Information Collection (FR Pub 01/23/08) available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20081800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-1049.pdf
CBP 6 Information Collection (FR Pub 01/23/08) available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20081800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/08-228.pdf
CBP 7 Information Collection (FR Pub 01/23/08) available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20081800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/08-236.pdf
FMCSA Information Collection (FR Pub 01/17/08) available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20081800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-793.pdf
ITC Information Collection (FR Pub 01/23/08) available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20081800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-1138.pdf