Miscellaneous International Trade Notices
The House Committee on Energy and Commerce has issued a press release containing a statement by Committee Chairman Dingell and Chairman of the Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection Subcommittee Rush, commending the Consumer Product Safety Commission's import safety strategy. (See ITT's Online Archive or 07/03/08 news, 08070307, for BP summary of CPSC import safety strategy.) (Press release, dated 07/02/08, available at http://energycommerce.house.gov/Press_110/110nr309.shtml.)
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1. Representatives Commends CPSC for Improved Import Safety Strategy
2. EU Group Meets to Set Agenda for a Low-Carbon Technology Policy
The first meeting of the European Union Steering Group on the implementation of the Strategic Energy Technologies Plan (SET Plan) was held on June 26, 2008. This Steering Group intends to set the agenda for an EU energy technology policy that will position the EU in the forefront of the low-carbon technologies. (IP/08/1015, dated 06/26/08, available at http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/08/1015&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en )
3. President Certifies Rescission of N. Korea's SST Designation
President Bush issued a memorandum on June 26, 2008 on the certification of the rescission of North Korea's designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism. (See ITT's Online Archives or 06/30/08 news, 08063025, for BP summary announcing that the President lifted TWEA sanctions on North Korea, continued the blocked property/other restrictions on North Korea, etc.) (Memo, FR Pub 07/01/08, available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/08-1404.pdf)
4. BIS Waives Remainder of Export Denial Order Period for Omega
The Bureau of Industry and Security issued an Order waiving the remainder of the five year export privilege denial period for Omega Engineering, Inc. (BIS notice, FR Pub 07/01/08, available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-14828.pdf)
5. DEA Proposes Revised 2008 Aggregate Production Quotas for Certain Controlled Substances
The Drug Enforcement Administration issued a notice proposing revised 2008 aggregate production quotas for controlled substances in schedules I and II of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). Written comments must be postmarked, and electronic comments must be sent, on or before July 31, 2008. (D/N DEA-307R, FR Pub 07/01/08, available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-14903.pdf)
6. OFAC Updates List of Blocked Persons, Etc.
The Office of Foreign Assets Control is amending Appendix A to 31 CFR chapter V to (1) reflect the addition or removal from Appendix A, since it was last published, of the names of individuals and entities subject to the various economic sanctions programs administered by OFAC, and (2) provide updated identifying and clarifying information for certain individuals and entities included in the appendix. OFAC also is amending the notes to the appendices to 31 CFR chapter V to reflect the revisions to Appendix A and changes in the status of several programs. (OFAC notice, FR Pub 07/01/08, available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-14016.pdf)
7. OFAC Designates/Unblocks Individuals/Entities
OFAC has issued the following notices publishing the names of individuals or entities designated or removing the names of individuals or entities under certain Executive Orders:
removing the names of two entities (China Great Wall Industry Corporation and G.W. Aerospace, Inc) from the list of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons whose property and interests in property have been unblocked pursuant to EO 13382 of June 28, 2005, Blocking Property of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferators and Their Supporters(See ITT's Online Archives or 06/23/08 news, 08062316, for earlier BP summary.)
(FR notices, FR Pub 07/01/08, hyperlinked)
8. FAS' Global Agriculture Information Network Reports
The Foreign Agricultural Service issued the following GAIN reports:
Philippines Oilseeds and Products: Coconut Products Export - March 2008
Russia Agricultural Situation: Ministry of Agriculture Authorities Again Redefined
Thailand Grain and Feed: Weekly Rice Price Update
European Union-27 Market Development Reports: Harmonized Indices of Consumer Prices
Japan FAIRS Subject Report: Tokyo Government requires place of origin for frozen food ingredients
Philippines Agricultural Situation: Typhoon 'Frank' Damage Minimal
Thailand Sanitary/Phytosanitary/Food Safety: Additional Food Additive (ISP) Permitted
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 1 | Petition for Remission or Mitigation of Forfeitures and Penalties (CBP Form 4609) | 08/26/08 |
| CBP 2 | Drawback Process Regulations (Forms CBP-7551, 7552, 7553) | 07/28/08 |
| CBP 3 | Entry Summary and Continuation Sheet (CBP Form-7501, 7501A) | 08/26/08 |
| CBP 4 | Entry and Manifest of Merchandise Free of Duty (CBP Form-7523) | 08/26/08 |
| CBP 5 | Certificate of Origin (CBP Form 3229) | 07/28/08 |
| CBP 6 | Vessel Entrance or Clearance Statement Form (CBP Form 1300) | 08/26/08 |
| CBP 7 | Crew's Effects Declaration (CBP Form-1304) | 08/26/08 |
| CBP 8 | Foreign Trade Zone Annual Reconciliation Certification and Record Keeping Requirement | 08/26/08 |
CBP 1 Information Collection (FR Pub 06/27/08) available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-14571.pdf
CBP 2 Information Collection (FR Pub 06/27/08) available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-14570.pdf
CBP 3 Information Collection (FR Pub 06/27/08) available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-14569.pdf
CBP 4 Information Collection (FR Pub 06/27/08) available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-14564.pdf
CBP 5 Information Collection (FR Pub 06/27/08) available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-14562.pdf
CBP 6 Information Collection (FR Pub 06/27/08) available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-14561.pdf
CBP 7 Information Collection (FR Pub 06/27/08) available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-14560.pdf
CBP 8 Information Collection (FR Pub 06/27/08) available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-14559.pdf