Miscellaneous International Trade Notices

1. OFAC Announces First Annual International Trade Symposium

2. OFAC Issues Quarterly Report of Licensing Activities

OFAC has released its Quarterly Report of Licensing Activities, covering activities undertaken by OFAC under Section 906(a)(1) of the Trade Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement Act of 2000 (TSRA) from October through December 2008. Under the procedures established in its TSRA-related regulations, OFAC processes license applications requesting authorization to export agricultural commodities, medicine, and medical devices to Iran and Sudan under the one-year specific licensing regime set forth in Section 906 of the TSRA. (OFAC notice, dated 04/01/09, available at http://www.treas.gov/offices/enforcement/ofac/actions/20090401.shtml)

4. ITC Releases Upgraded Electronic Document Information System (EDIS)

The International Trade Commission has released an upgraded version of its Electronic Document Information System (EDIS), the ITC's web-based docketing and document management tool that allows users to file documents electronically and view/research documents filed in all ITC investigations. Users will find a new "look-and-feel" when they access the upgraded system, which features enhanced security, improved reliability and performance, easier navigation, and faster availability of documents filed within the system. (ITC press release, dated 03/31/09, available at http://www.usitc.gov/ext_relations/news_release/2009/er0331gg1.htm)

5. EPA Proposes to Amend its Regulations on Aerosol Coatings

The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to amend the National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Aerosol Coatings, which establishes national reactivity-based emission standards for the aerosol coatings category (aerosol spray paints). Comments must be received by May 4, 2009, unless a public hearing is requested. If a hearing is requested on the proposed rule, written comments must be received by May 18, 2009. (EPA proposed rule, D/N EPA-HQ-OAR-2006-0971, FR Pub 04/02/09, available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-7300.pdf)

6. FDA Posts Enforcement Report for April 1st

The Food and Drug Administration has posted its Enforcement Report for the week of April 1, 2009. The report contains information on actions taken in connection with agency Regulatory activities. (FDA Enforcement Report available at http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/ENFORCE/2009/ENF01101.html)

7. DDTC Announces Company Name Change for License Applications

The Directorate of Defense Trade Controls has announced that Hispano Suiza's Electronics Division will change to Sagem Defense Securite due to an acquisition. New DSP license applications received after June 1, 2009, identifying Hispano Suiza's Electronics Division as a party to the license will be considered for return without action for correction to the new name. (DDTC Web Notice, dated 03/31/09, available at http://www.pmddtc.state.gov/licensing/documents/WebNotice_Sagem.doc)

8. Recent FTZB Action for Louisville, KY

The Foreign Trade Zone Board has received an application from the Louisville and Jefferson County Riverport Authority, grantee of FTZ 29, requesting special purpose subzone status for the aluminum foil liner stock manufacturing plant and warehouse of Reynolds Packaging LLC, located in Louisville, Kentucky. (FTZB notice, D/N 12-2009, FR Pub 04/02/09, available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-7441.pdf)

9. FMC Announces Agenda for April 8th Monthly Meeting

The Federal Maritime Commission has announced the agenda for its April 8, 2009 monthly meeting. (FMC notice available at http://www.fmc.gov/home/April82009CommissionMeeting.asp)

10. Canada Issues Notice on Certain Milk Protein Substances

Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada has issued a notice on milk protein substances with a milk protein content of 85% or more by weight, calculated on the dry matter, that do not originate in a NAFTA country, Chile, Costa Rica or Israel. (DFAIT notice, dated 04/01/09, available at http://www.international.gc.ca/controls-controles/prod/agri/dairy-laitiers/notices-avis/744.aspx?lang=eng)

11. EU to Launch European "Observatory" on Counterfeiting and Piracy

On April 2, 2009, at the second High Level Conference on Counterfeiting and Piracy, Internal Market and Services Commissioner McCreevy, together with Members of the European Parliament, were to launch a European Observatory on Counterfeiting and Piracy. The "Observatory" will be a platform to collect data, raise awareness, facilitate dialogue, exchange views and share best practices in enforcing intellectual property rights between business and national authorities. The EC also posted a frequently asked questions document on the Observatory. (IP/09/528, dated 04/02/09, available at http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/09/528&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en; MEMO/09/146, 04/02/09, available at http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=MEMO/09/146&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en)

12. FAS Global Agriculture Information Network Reports

The Foreign Agriculture Service issued the following GAIN reports:

Canada Agricultural Situation: This Week in Canadian Agriculture, Issue 12

China Agricultural Situation: Weekly Hongbao

Mexico Agricultural Situation: Mexico Announces Tariff Modifications on 36 U.S. Agricultural Products

Taiwan Grain and Feed: Extensions for Commodity Price Stabilization Measures

Taiwan Grain and Feed Tender Update: Rice CSQ Implementation

Vietnam Agricultural Situation: News Summary 6

Korea Agricultural Situation: Korea's Proposed Ban on Food Tar Colorings

Philippines Poultry and Products: Chicken Industry Update

Thailand Grain and Feed: Weekly Rice Price Update

Ukraine Grain and Feed: Grain and Feed Annual Report

Venezuela Grain and Feed: Rice Update

13. CPSC Lists Voluntary Recalls

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has published notice of the following voluntary recalls:

(Recalls available at http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prerelapr09.html)