Miscellaneous International Trade Notices
On July 24, 2009, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano unveiled five new efficiency initiatives, marking the fourth milestone in the Department-wide Efficiency Review launched in March. According to DHS, the new initiatives will streamline operations, improve customer service, and help stretch homeland security dollars. (DHS press release, dated 07/24/09, available at http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1248468743775.shtm.)
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1. DHS Launches Five New Cost-Saving Initiatives
2. DHS and Nat'l Security Group Discuss Progress in Implementing 9/11 Commission Recommendations
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano and members of the Bipartisan Policy Center's National Security Preparedness Group met on July 24, 2009 to discuss DHS' progress in implementing the recommendations outlined in the 9/11 Commission Final Report released five years ago. (DHS press release, dated 07/24/09, available at http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1248455026046.shtm.)
3. DHS Coordinates Terrorism Prevention Exercise
On July 27, 2009, the Department of Homeland Security will launch the five-day National Level Exercise 2009 - the first national level exercise to focus on terrorism prevention - in conjunction with federal, state, local, tribal, private sector and international partners. (DHS press release, dated 07/24/09, available at http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1248450105741.shtm.)
4. CPSC Posts Comments Received on Proposed Rule on CPSIA Lead Content of Certain Natural Materials
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has posted the comments it has received on its proposed determination regarding the lead content limits of certain natural materials published in the January 15, 2009 edition of the Federal Register. Links to additional comments are available here, here, here, here, here, and here. (Comments, posted 07/13/09, available at http://www.cpsc.gov/library/foia/foia09/pubcom/leadcontent1.pdf)
5. CPSC Posts Comments Received on Mandatory Recall Proposed Rule
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has posted the comments it has received on its proposed rule regarding guidelines and requirements for mandatory recall notices. Additional comments are available hereand here. (Comments, posted 07/13/09, available at http://www.cpsc.gov/library/foia/foia09/pubcom/manrecall1.pdf)
6. WTO DSB Considers Panel Requests from China and Canada
The World Trade Organization's Dispute Settlement Body at its July 20, 2009 meeting considered first-time panel requests by China on poultry and by Canada on bovine meat. Both of the requests were blocked by respondents, respectively the U.S. and Korea. (Notice, dated 07/20/09, available at http://www.wto.org/english/news_e/news09_e/dsb_20jul09_e.htm)
7. WTO Updates Program of Meetings for 2009
The World Trade Organization has updated its official program of meetings for 2009. (Notice, dated 07/24/09, available at http://www.wto.org/meets_public/meets_e.pdf)
8. U.S., ASEAN Leaders Issue Joint Statement on Closer Cooperation
The U.S., Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam issued a joint statement during the Ministerial meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), welcoming closer cooperation between ASEAN and the U.S. (Press Release, dated 07/23/09, available at http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2009/july/126377.htm)
9. OMB Approves BIS Proposed Rule on CCL Revisions for Crime Control Purposes
The Office of Management and Budget has approved a Bureau of Industry and Security proposed rule that would revise the Commerce Control List to update and clarify certain items on the Commerce Control List that indicate "crime control" as a reason for control. (Notice, available at http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/eoReviewSearch;jsessionid=0a65171430d6b49edca14d9d4409a3daf77e698a5940.e38Nch4NbhuNa40Lc3eKchqMaN8Me6fznA5Pp7ftolbGmkTy)
10. OFAC Designates Additional Persons Under Narcotics Kingpin Act
The Office of Foreign Assets Control is publishing the name of 4 Mexican individuals whose property and interests in property have been blocked pursuant to the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation, effective on July 20, 2009. (FR Pub 07/24/09, available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-17683.pdf)
11. DDTC Notice on Name Change from Deutschland GmbH to Airbus Operations
Effective June 2, 2009, the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls states that Airbus Deutschland GmbH changed its name to Airbus Operations GmbH. Due to the volume of authorizations requiring amendments to reflect this change, DDTC is waiving the requirement for amendments to change currently approved authorizations if a copy of this website notice is attached. See notice for further details. (Notice, posted 07/24/09, available at http://www.pmddtc.state.gov/licensing/documents/WebNotice_AirbusGermany.doc)
12. DDTC Notice on Name Change from Airbus Espaa to Airbus Operations
Effective May 19, 2009, DDTC states that Airbus Espaa S.L. changed its name to Airbus Operations S.L. Due to the volume of authorizations requiring amendments to reflect this change, DDTC is waiving the requirement for amendments to change currently approved authorizations if a copy of this website notice is attached. See notice for further details. (Notice, posted 07/24/09, available at http://www.pmddtc.state.gov/licensing/documents/WebNotice_AirbusSpain.doc)
13. DDTC Notice on Name Change from Airbus France to Airbus Operations
Effective July 1, 2009, DDTC states that Airbus France S.A.S. changed its name to Airbus Operations S.A.S. Due to the volume of authorizations requiring amendments to reflect this change, DDTC is waiving the requirement for amendments to change currently approved authorizations if a copy of this website notice is attached. See notice for further details. (Notice, posted 07/24/09, available at http://www.pmddtc.state.gov/licensing/documents/WebNotice_AirbusFrance.doc)
14. DDTC Notice on Name Change from Airbus UK to Airbus Operations
Effective June 17, 2009, DDTC states that Airbus UK Ltd. changed its name to Airbus Operations Ltd. Due to the volume of authorizations requiring amendments to reflect this change, DDTC is waiving the requirement for amendments to change currently approved authorizations if a copy of this website notice is attached. See notice for further details. (Notice, posted 07/24/09, available at http://www.pmddtc.state.gov/licensing/documents/WebNotice_AirbusUK.doc)
15. CPSC Lists Voluntary Recalls
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has published notice of the following voluntary recalls:
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(FMC notices, FR Pub 07/22/09, available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-17418.pdf and http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-17417.pdf)