Miscellaneous International Trade Notices

1. Joint Statement from U.S., Mexico, and Canada Leaders Meeting

2. Readout of DHS Secretary's Meeting with Mexican Official

The Department of Homeland Security has posted a readout of Secretary Napolitano's meeting with the Mexican Interior Secretary about joint security initiatives including combating transnational crime, enforcement efforts along the U.S.-Mexico border and coordination in response to H1N1 flu. (Readout, dated 08/10/09, available at http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1249935288479.shtm.)

3. New Commissioner Joins the FMC

The Federal Maritime Commission announced that Richard Lidinsky, Jr., of Baltimore, MD, has been sworn in as a Commissioner for a term to expire on June 30, 2012. (News Release No. 09-12, dated 08/07/09, available at http://www.fmc.gov/speeches/newsrelease.asp?SPEECH_ID=283)

4. CBP Announces Expansion of Global Entry Pilot for Air Passengers

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has issued a general notice announcing the expansion of its international trusted traveler pilot program, referred to as Global Entry. Currently at seven airports, the pilot will be expanded to include thirteen additional airports. The exact starting date for each airport location will be announced at site at http://www.globalentry.gov. (D/N USCBP-2006-0037, FR Pub 08/10/09, available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-19038.pdf)

5. EPA Notice on Buy American Waiver

The Environmental Protection Agency is, effective July 24, 2009, granting a nationwide waiver of the Buy American requirements of Section 1605 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 for de minimis incidental components of eligible water infrastructure projects funded by ARRA. EPA states that this action permits the use of non-domestic iron, steel, and manufactured goods when they occur in de minimis incidental components of such projects funded by ARRA that may otherwise be prohibited under section 1605(a). (FR Pub 08/10/09, available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-19069.pdf)

6. FMCSA Meeting on Unified Carrier Registration Plan

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is announcing a September 3, 2009 meeting of the Unified Carrier Registration Plan Board of Directors. The Board will continue its work in developing and implementing the Unified Carrier Registration Plan and Agreement. (FR Pub 08/10/09, available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-19236.pdf)

7. OFAC Updates Information for Two Entities

The Office of Foreign Assets Control has made changes to the identifying information associated with two entities located in the Cayman Islands, previously designated pursuant to Executive Order 13382, ''Blocking Property of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferators and Their Supporters.'' (FR Pub 08/10/09, available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-19076.pdf)

8. DOJ States That 100 Medical Devices Donated to Country for Testing Does Not Violate the FCPA

The Department of Justice has determined that a company did not violate the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act by providing 100 medical devices and related items and services to a foreign government for testing, as the donated products will be provided to the foreign government, as opposed to individual government officials, for ultimate use by patient recipients selected in accordance with specific guidelines. (Release No. 09-01, dated 08/03/09, available at http://www.usdoj.gov/criminal/fraud/fcpa/opinion/2009/0901.html)

9. Canadian Int'l Trade Tribunal Initiates Injury Investigation for Certain Mattress Innerspring Units from China

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal posted a Commencement of Inquiry notice in the August 8, 2009 edition of the Canada Gazette, that it has initiated an inquiry to determine whether the dumping of certain mattress innerspring units from China has caused injury or retardation or is threatening to cause injury, and to determine such other matters as the Tribunal is required to determine. (Notice, dated 07/28/09, available at http://canadagazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2009/2009-08-08/html/commis-eng.htmlf118)

10. Canadian Int'l Trade Tribunal Rescinds Finding on Stainless Steel Wire from Korea, Switzerland, India

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal posted an order rescinding its finding regarding stainless steel wire from Korea, Switzerland, and India in the August 8, 2009 edition of the Canada Gazette. (Notice, dated 07/29/09, available at http://canadagazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2009/2009-08-08/html/commis-eng.htmlf117)

11. CPSC Lists Voluntary Recalls

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

(CPSC recalls available at http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prerelaug09.html)

12. Agency Seeks Comments on Information Collections

Various U.S. government agencies are seeking comments on the following information collections for which they have requested or intend to request Office of Management and Budget approval or extension of approval (see notices for specific details):

Agency Information Collection Comments Due

(Information collection notices are hyperlinked to agency name.)