Miscellaneous International Trade Notices
The fourth Cabinet level meeting of the U.S.-China Strategic Economic Dialogue is scheduled to take place on June 17 - 18, 2008 in Annapolis, MD. (Press release, HP-1009, dated 06/04/08, available at http://www.treas.gov/press/releases/hp1009.htm)
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1. U.S. and China to Hold Meeting of the Strategic Economic Dialogue
2. USDA Secretary Discusses UN FAO Conference
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has posted a transcript of the USDA Secretary's conference call discussing the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization's recent conference. (USDA transcript, dated 06/05/08, available at http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usdahome?contentidonly=true&contentid=2008/06/0150.xml)
3. U.S. Commerce Secretary Meets Ukraine and Czech Officials
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gutierrez and the Minister of Economy of Ukraine signed a joint statement regarding trade and economic cooperation between the two countries. Secretary Gutierrez also visited the Czech Republic to forge stronger political and economic ties. (Joint statement available at http://www.commerce.gov/s/groups/public/@doc/@os/@opa/documents/content/prod01_006609.pdf; press release on joint statement, dated 06/05/08, available at http://www.commerce.gov/NewsRoom/TopNews/PROD01_006610; and press release on Czech visit, dated 06/03/08, available at http://www.commerce.gov/NewsRoom/TopNews/PROD01_006590)
4. President Continues Belarus National Emergency
On June 6, 2008, the President continued for one year the national emergency with respect to the actions and policies of certain members of the government of Belarus and other persons undermining democratic processes or institutions in Belarus. (FR Pub 06/10/08, available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/08-1345.pdf)
5. EC Proposes More Risk-Proportionate Rule for Animal By-Products
On June 10, 2008, the European Commission adopted a proposal that will facilitate the efficient management of animal by-products, while preserving at the same time the current high levels of protection against risks to public and animal health and the environment. The proposal for a revised Regulation on animal by-products introduces clearer rules and sets the general framework for more risk-proportionate requirements for these products. (IP/08/911, dated 06/10/08, available at http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/08/911&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en)
6. FDA Funding for State Food Protection Task Force Meetings
The Food and Drug Administration is announcing the availability of conference grant funding for meetings of State Food Protection Task Forces. This revised announcement provides for a change in the name of the grant program to align with the FDA Food Protection Plan and new policies that apply to the State Food Protection Task Force Meetings conference Grant Program. (FR Pub 06/10/08, available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-13015.pdf)
7. Man Sentenced for Illegal Export of Firearms Parts to Sudan
The Bureau of Industry and Security reports that Khalid Ahmed, of Alexandria, VA, was sentenced to five months in federal prison, followed by five months in community confinement, a fine of $1,500, and three years of supervised release for unlawfully attempting to export firearms parts to Sudan in violation of federal law. He was also ordered to cooperate with immigration officials in any removal proceedings. (Press release, dated 06/06/08, available at http://www.bis.doc.gov/news/2008/doj06_06_022008.htm)
8. WaveLab Sentenced for Unlawful Export of Sensitive Electronic Components to China
The Bureau of Industry and Security reports that WaveLab, Inc., of Reston, VA, was sentenced to one year of supervised probation and a $15,000 fine, together with $85,000 in forfeiture previously ordered, for the unlawful export of electronic components to China. The items were listed on the Commerce Control List for national security reasons because of their potential military uses. (Press release, dated 06/06/08, available at http://www.bis.doc.gov/news/2008/doj06_06_2008.htm)
9. Energy Secretary Discusses Enhancing Global Energy Security
Energy Secretary Bodman concluded his recent visit to Japan where he participated in the Five-Country and the Group of Eight (G8), China, India and Korea Energy Ministerial meetings at which ways to enhance global energy security, while simultaneously combating global climate change were discussed. (Press release, dated 06/08/08, available at http://www.energy.gov/news/6319.htm)
10. State Dept Meeting of Committee on Int'l Postal and Delivery Services
The State Department announced an open meeting of the Advisory Committee on International Postal and Delivery Services on June 17, 2008 in Washington, DC. (State Dept. public notice, No. 6249, FR Pub 06/06/08, available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-12724.pdf)
11. FDA Compliance Policy Guide on Imported Frozen Products Withdrawn
The Food and Drug Administration announced the withdrawal of its Compliance Policy Guide on Processing of Imported Frozen Products of Multiple Sizes (e.g., shrimp, prawns, etc.). (FDA notice, D/N FDA-2008-N-0288, FR Pub 06/06/08, available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-12766.pdf)
12. USPS Notices on Prices for Int'l Express Mail, Global Expedited Packaging
Pursuant to a new law which gives the Postal Service pricing flexibility for competitive products, the Postal Service has filed two notices with the Postal Regulatory Commission concerning prices for inbound international Express Mail and Global Expedited Packaging Services (GEPS) contracts, which are in the competitive category. Comments are due June 16, 2008. (Postal Service notice, D/N CP2008-7; Order No. 79, FR Pub 06/06/08, available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-12764.pd and Postal Service notice, D/N CP2008-5; Order No. 78, FR Pub 06/06/08, available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-12767.pdf)
13. ITA Extends Deadline for Q&V Responses in China Citric Acid Investigation
The International Trade Administration has issued a second extension of the deadline for responses to its quantity and value (Q&V) questionnaire in the antidumping duty investigation on citric acid and certain citrate salts from China to no later than 5:00 p.m. on June 26, 2008. (ITA notice, dated 06/05/08, available at http://ia.ita.doc.gov/download/nme-sep-rates/prc-ca/prc-ca-qv-qr-2nd-ext-ltr.pdf)
14. FSIS Seeks Comments on Codex Int'l Standard-Setting Activities
The Food Safety and Inspection Service announced the publication of a notice of sanitary and phytosanitary standard-setting activities of the Codex Alimentarius Commission which seeks comments on standards currently under consideration and recommendations for new standards. (USDA press release, dated 06/05/08, available at http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/NR_060508_01/index.asp)