Miscellaneous International Trade Notices
On January 15, 2009, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs will hold a hearing to examine the nomination of Janet Napolitano to be Secretary of Homeland Security. (Congressional Record, dated 01/09/09, available at http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/B?r111:@FIELD(FLD003d)@FIELD(DDATE20090109).)
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1. Senate Homeland Security Committee Hearing on DHS Secretary Nominee
2. DHS Reminder: ESTA Requirements Effective January 12th
The Department of Homeland Security has issued a news release reminding travelers from all Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries that they are now required to obtain approval through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) prior to traveling to the U.S. This requirement, effective January 12, 2009, applies to all eligible citizens or nationals traveling under the VWP. (DHS, dated 01/12/09, available at http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1231771555521.shtm)
3. FAS Posts Market and Trade Data Reports
The Foreign Agricultural Service has posted the following Market and Trade Data Feature Reports:
Grain: World Markets and Trade
World Agricultural Production - China: Historical Rice Area and Production
Cotton: Government Stocks in China and India Add Uncertainty to Market Situation
Soybean Oil Prices Suddenly Diverge from Energy Market
4. State Dept Announces Designation of A.Q. Khan and Associates for Nuclear Proliferation Activities
The State Department has issued a news release announcing that sanctions will be imposed on 13 individuals and three private companies for their involvement in the A.Q. Khan nuclear proliferation network. This announcement comes after a multi-year U.S. government review of the available information pertaining to the activities of this network. (State Department, dated 01/12/09, available at http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2009/01/113774.htm)
5. OFAC Adds Individuals, Entities to Its SDN List
The Office of Foreign Assets Control has issued a notice announcing that it has added individuals and entities to its Specially Designated Nationals list. (OFAC notice, dated 01/12/09, available at http://www.treas.gov/offices/enforcement/ofac/actions/20090112.shtml)
6. FMC Lists OTI Applications
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has issued notices that list those applying for OTI licenses as a non-vessel-operating common carrier (NVOCC), ocean freight forwarder (FF) or NVOCC/FF OTI, as follows:
| NVOCC OTI Applicants: |
| CN Link Freight Services Inc. dba C & U Logistics (NY) |
| NVOCC/FF OTIApplicants: |
| Space Cargo USA LLC (FL) |
| InterChez Global Services, Inc. (OH) |
| Morrison Express Corporation (USA) (CA) |
FMC notice (FR Pub 11/19/08) available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-27499.pdf
FMC notice (FR Pub 11/26/08) available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-28139.pdf