Miscellaneous International Trade Notices
On September 11, 2008, the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee reported with amendments S. 2997, a bill to reauthorize the Maritime Administration, and for other purposes (S. Rept. 110-457). (Daily Digest, dated 09/11/08, available at http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/B?r110:@FIELD(FLD003d)@FIELD(DDATE20080911))
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1. Senate Committee Reports MARAD Reauthorization Bill
2. Senate Committee Orders IPR Violations Bill Favorably Reported
On September 11, 2008, the Senate Judiciary Committee ordered favorably reported with amendments S. 3325, a bill to enhance remedies for violations of intellectual property laws. (Daily Digest, dated 09/11/08, available at http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/B?r110:@FIELD(FLD003d)@FIELD(DDATE20080911))
3. BIS Updates Address of Individual Issued a Denial Order
The Bureau of Industry and Security issued a notice announcing that it is updating the address of Ralph Michel, who in November 2003 was denied participation for five years in any transaction involving the export from the U.S. to Pakistan of any item subject to the Export Administration Regulations or in any other activity subject to the EAR that involves Pakistan. (FR Pub 09/11/08, available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-21229.pdf )
4. Report on Countries that are Millennium Challenge Candidates
The Millennium Challenge Corporation issued its report identifying countries that are "candidate countries" for Millennium Challenge Account assistance during fiscal year 2009. (MCC FR 08-11, FR Pub 09/11/08, available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-21272.pdf )
5. ITA Manufacturing Council to Meet
The International Trade Administration issued a notice announcing that the Manufacturing Council will hold a meeting on September 23, 2008 in Rochester, NY to consider approving a draft letter of recommendation on Sustainable Manufacturing metrics. (FR Pub 09/11/08, available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-21073.pdf )
6. Application for FTZ Subzone in Illinois
The Foreign Trade Zone Board is announcing that an application has been submitted to the FTZB by the Greater Rockford Airport Authority, grantee of FTZ 176, requesting special-purpose subzone status for the manufacture of flock fiber
at the facility of Cellusuede Products, Inc., located in Rockford, Illinois. (D/N 48-2008, FR Pub 09/11/08, available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-21231.pdf )
7. OFAC Adds Entities, Vessels to its SDN List
The Office of Assets Control has designated the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL), and 18 other affiliated entities, for providing logistical services to Iran's Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL). (OFAC's list of added entities and vessels, dated 09/10/08, http://www.treas.gov/offices/enforcement/ofac/actions/20080910.shtml), Treasury press release (HP-1130, dated 09/10/08), available at http://www.treas.gov/press/releases/hp1130.htm. OFAC's complete SDN list, 397 pp (as of 09/12/08), available at http://www.treas.gov/offices/enforcement/ofac/sdn/t11sdn.pdf
8. BTS Releases Freight Transportation Services Index
According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, the Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) rose 1.2 percent in July from its June level, rising for the fourth consecutive month. The freight TSI measures the month-to-month changes in the output of services provided by the for-hire freight transportation industries. The index consists of data from for-hire trucking, rail, inland waterways, pipelines and air freight. (dated 09/10/08, available at http://www.bts.gov/press_releases/2008/bts043_08/html/bts043_08.html )
9. September 2008 Issue of CPSC Safety e-Newsletter
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has posted the September issue of its e-Newsletter entitled The Safety Review. The issue outlines some of the key components of the recently passed Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, among other things. (09/08, available at http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PUBS/tsr0908.pdf )
10. FAS' Global Agriculture Information Network Reports
The Foreign Agricultural Service Issued the Following GAIN reports:
Brazil Poultry and Products: Annual Poultry Report
China Agricultural Situation: Grain and Oilseeds Highlights
Mexico Grain and Feed: Mexico Announces a Tariff Rate Quota on Dry Beans
Mexico Grain and Feed: August Grain and Feed Update
New Zealand Livestock and Products: Beef and Cattle Annual Report
Argentina FAIRS Country Report: Annual
Israel Dairy and Products: Dairy Industry Law - 2008
Nicaragua Biotechnology: Annual Report
Pakistan FAIRS Country Report: Annual
Peru FAIRS Country Report: Annual
Sri Lanka Biotechnology: Annual
Ukraine Planting Seeds: Ukraine Planting Seeds Imports
Uruguay Livestock and Products: Annual Report
China FAIRS Subject Report: Registration of Overseas Cotton Exporters
India Agricultural Situation: Monsoon Update (9)
India Agricultural Situation: Weekly Highlights & Hot Bites, 36
11. House Passes Bill to Prevent Tobacco Smuggling
On September 10, 2008, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 4081, a bill to prevent tobacco smuggling, and to ensure the collection of all tobacco taxes, and for other purposes. (Congressional Daily Digest, 09/10/08, http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/B?r110:@FIELD(FLD003d)@FIELD(DDATE20080910) )
12. EC to Appeal Compliance Findings in WTO Banana Case
The World Trade Organization reports that the European Communities has notified the WTO of its intention to appeal the compliance panel reports in the banana dispute between the EC and certain Latin American countries and the U.S. Note that the U.S. does not export bananas to the EU itself, but three of the largest producers with plantations in Latin America are U.S.-based multinationals (Chiquita, Del Monte, and Dole). (WTO available at http://www.wto.org/english/news_e/news08_e/dsb_29aug08_e.htm )
13. WCO Training on Rules of Origin for Private Sector
The World Customs Organization is offering a workshop for the private sector on rules of origin: rules applicable to the European Union. The workshop consists of five hours of e-learning material and a two-day face-to-face training session on November 25-27, 2008 in Brussels. (WCO Information at http://www.premierairtime.com/mailing/Campaigns/ROO2008-2/ROO2008-2.html)
14. CBSA Posts Revised D-Memoranda
The Canada Border Services Agency has posted revised versions of the following D-Memoranda:
D3-3-1: Forwarded and Consolidated Cargo - Import Movements