Miscellaneous International Trade Notices
Washington Trade Daily reports that the President's chief economic advisor recently said that the President is not likely to focus on the three pending free trade agreements until the U.S. and global economies improve. (WTD, dated 07/19/09) available at www.washingtontradedaily.com.)
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1. President Not Likely to Focus on Pending FTAs Until Economy Improves
2. China Formally Requests WTO Panel on U.S. Poultry Restrictions
China's Ministry of Commerce reports that China has formally requested a World Trade Organization dispute settlement panel to investigate and rule on whether a U.S. ban on Chinese poultry imports violates WTO regulations. The request was rejected by the U.S. (See ITT's Online Archives or 07/09/09 news, 09070925, for BP summary of the FR notice) (Notice, dated 07/21/09, available at http://english.mofcom.gov.cn/aarticle/newsrelease/commonnews/200907/20090706410515.html)
3. DHS' Inspector General Report on Critical Infrastructure Assets, Systems
The Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General has issued a report on efforts to identify critical infrastructure assets and systems, as required by the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act. (Report OIG-09-86, dated June 2009, available at http://www.dhs.gov/xoig/assets/mgmtrpts/OIG_09-86_Jun09.pdf.)
4. DHS Secretary, Governors Show Support for Pass ID
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano met with U.S. governors at the National Governors Association (NGA) Conference recently to discuss Gulf Coast emergency preparedness efforts, H1N1 flu and the Pass ID secure identification legislation. The group called on Congress to act quickly to pass the legislation, citing the bill's strong privacy protection provisions, reduced costs and greater flexibility for states, all of which would enable standards to be fully implemented a year ahead of the current REAL ID deadline of 2017. (Press release, dated 07/20/09, available at http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1248179605861.shtm.)
5. Port of Long Beach Rolls Out Another 100 Clean Trucks
The Port of Long Beach recently awarded subsidies for 100 new trucks, of which 98 were alternatively fueled liquefied natural gas (LNG) models. The trucks will add to a growing local fleet of less polluting vehicles which, under the Port's Clean Trucks Program, will reduce truck-related air pollution by 80 percent by 2012. (Notice, available at http://www.polb.com/news/displaynews.asp?NewsID=576&targetid=1)
6. Appliance Manufacturer to Pay Civil Penalty for Failure to Inform CPSC of Defect
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that Haier America Trading LLC, of New York City, has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $587,500 to settle allegations that the appliance manufacturer failed to inform CPSC of a defect and fire hazard in the company's Oscillating Tower Fan, model FTM140GG. (Notice, dated 07/17/09, available at http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09280.html)
7. Canada Posts Free Trade Agreement and Customs Acts, Etc.
The Canada Gazette has posted a bilingual edition of all of the Canadian Acts assented to from March 27, 2009 to June 23, 2009, including, for example, the Canada - EFTA Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, an Act to amend the Customs Act, an Act to amend the Energy Efficiency Act, etc. (Canada Gazette, dated 07/21/09, available at http://canadagazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p3/2009/g3-03202.pdf)
8. Canada's DFAIT Posts 2008/2009 Specialty Cream Quota Holders List
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT) has posted its 2008/2009 Specialty Cream quota holders' list. (List, available at http://www.international.gc.ca/controls-controles/prod/agri/dairy-laitiers/special09-specialite09.aspx?lang=eng)
9. Canada's DFAIT Posts Notices on TRQ for Butter, Dairy Spreads
Canada's DFAIT has posted a notice to inform importers of the Minister's policies and practices respecting the administration of the 3,274,000 kilogram tariff rate quota (TRQ) for butter, dairy spreads, and fats and oils derived from milk, other than butter or dairy spreads, and to inform importers that the TRQ for butter, dairy spreads, and fats and oils derived from milk, other than butter or dairy spreads for the 2009/2010 marketing year has been entirely allocated to the Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC). (Notice, dated 07/13/09, available at http://www.international.gc.ca/controls-controles/prod/agri/dairy-laitiers/notices-avis/746.aspx?lang=eng)
10. WTO Appellate Body Swears in New Member
The World Trade Organization announced that Ricardo Hernndez of Mexico was sworn in on July 20, 2009 as a new Member of the WTO Appellate Body. (Notice, dated 07/20/09, available at http://www.wto.org/english/news_e/news09_e/ab_20jul09_e.htm)
11. BIS Adds 13, Removes 3 From Entity List
The Bureau of Industry and Security has issued a final rule, effective July 21, 2009, that amends the Export Administration Regulations by adding thirteen additional persons to the Entity List (Supplement No. 4 to Part 744) as they are acting contrary to the national security or foreign policy interests of the U.S. Also, three persons are being removed from the list, and a correction is being made to the address of one person on the list. (D/N 090414651-91046-01, FR Pub 07/21/09, available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-17295.pdf)
12. OFAC Final Rule on Title of Cote d-Ivoire Regulations
The Office of Foreign Assets Control has issued a final rule, effective July 21, 2009, that is amending the Persons Contributing to the Conflict in Cote d'Ivoire Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR 543, to change the heading of the regulations to ''Cote d'Ivoire Sanctions Regulations'' for the sake of consistency with other sanctions regulations. (FR Pub 07/21/09, available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-17249.pdf)
13. OFAC Notice on Blocking of Four Additional Individuals for Terrorism
The Office of Foreign Assets Control is publishing the names of four newly-designated (one Afghan and three Pakistani) individuals whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to Executive Order 13224, ''Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions With Persons Who Commit, Threaten To Commit, or Support Terrorism.'' (FR Pub 07/21/09, available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-17248.pdf)
14. OFAC Adds 4 Individuals to its SDN List
The Office of Foreign Assets Control has added four individuals to its Specially Designated Nationals list. (List, dated 07/20/09, available at http://www.treas.gov/offices/enforcement/ofac/actions/20090720.shtml)