Miscellaneous International Trade Notices
The Justice Department reports that Tokyo-based Japan Airlines International Co. Ltd. (JAL) has agreed to plead guilty and pay a $110 million criminal fine for its role in a conspiracy to fix rates for international cargo shipments. (DoJ, dated 04/16/08, available at http://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/2008/April/08_at_302.html)
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1. Japan Airlines Int'l to Plead Guilty for Fixing Prices on Cargo Shipments
2. Business Forum Held to Increase Commerce between U.S. and Mongolia
The Commerce Department has issued a press release announcing that the Mongolian government, the North America-Mongolia Business Council, and the Commerce Department recently hosted the third annual U.S-Mongolia Business Forum designed to increase business ties and commercial opportunities between the two countries. (Commerce press release, with link to Commerce Secretary Gutierrez's remarks on the forum, dated 04/23/08, available at http://www.commerce.gov/NewsRoom/TopNews/PROD01_005568)
3. USTR Determines Not to Include Any Countries on Airport List
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has issued a notice that it has determined not to include any countries on the list of countries that deny fair market opportunities for U.S. products, suppliers, or bidders in foreign government-funded airport construction projects. (FR Pub 04/28/08, available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-9222.pdf)
4. DHS OIG Report on Technical Security Evaluation at CBP Building
The Department of Homeland Security's Office of Inspector General has issued a redacted version of its report entitled, "Technical Security Evaluation of U.S. Customs and Border Protection Activities at the Chet Holifield Federal Building (Redacted)." This Federal Building is located in Laguna Niguel, Calif. (Report, dated 04/08/08, available at http://www.dhs.gov/xoig/assets/mgmtrpts/OIG_08-37_Apr08.pdf)
5. TWIC Enrollment to Begin May 1, 2008 for Hueneme, CA
The Transportation Security Administration is announcing that enrollment for the Transportation Worker Identification Credential for the port of Hueneme, CA, will begin on May 1, 2008. (TSA notice, D/N TSA-2006-24191, FR Pub 04/25/08, available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-8988.pdf)
6. Amendment to U.S./Australasia Discussion Agreement Filed with FMC
The Federal Maritime Commission has issued a notice announcing that amendment no. 011117-045 has been filed to the U.S./Australasia Discussion Agreement. The amendment deletes U.S. Lines Limited as a party to the agreement, reflecting the merger with ANL Singapore Pte Ltd. (FMC notice, FR Pub 04/25/08, available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-9121.pdf)
7. TTB Final Rule on Certification Requirements for Imported Natural Wine
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau has issued a notice that it is adopting as a final rule, without change, the temporary regulations implementing the certification requirements for imported natural wine. This final rule is effective May 28, 2008. (See ITT's Online Archives or 08/25/05 news, 05082510, for BP summary of the TTB's temporary rule.) (D/N TTB-2007-0006; T.D. TTB-70, FR Pub 04/28/08, available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-9173.pdf)
8. OFAC Designates 2 Entities, 4 Individuals Under Kingpin Act
The Office of Foreign Assets Control has issued a notice publishing the names of two entities and four individuals whose property and interests in property have been blocked pursuant to the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act, effective April 22, 2008. (OFAC notice, FR Pub 04/28/08, available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-9218.pdf)
9. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CBP | Line Release Regulations (BRASS) | 06/23/08 |
| FDA | Draft Guidance for Industry: Substantiation for Dietary Supplement Claims Made Under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act | 05/27/08 |
| NHTSA | 49 CFR 571.1218, Motorcycle Helmets (Labeling) | 05/27/08 |
CBP Information Collection (FR Pub 04/24/08) available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-9011.pdf
FDA Information Collection (FR Pub 04/25/08) available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-8973.pdf
NHTSA Information Collection (FR Pub 04/24/08) available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-8867.pdf