Miscellaneous International Trade Notices

1. TSA Feb 2010 Chain of Custody Freight Forwarders for Screened Air Cargo

2. TSA Feb 2010 List of Independent CCSPs for Cargo on Passenger Aircraft

The Transportation Security Administration has a February 19, 2010 list of companies and their locations that are Certified Cargo Screening Program Independent Cargo Screening Facilities authorized to screen air cargo for transport on passenger aircraft. (List, posted 03/08/10, available at http://www.tsa.gov/assets/pdf/cert_locations_a.pdf)

3. ASEAN Clean Energy Trade, Technology and Investment Forum

Export.gov is announcing that the U.S. Trade and Development Agency will host an ASEAN clean energy trade and investment conference April 19-21, 2010 in Manila, Philippines. The goal of the conference is to address issues related to clean energy development in the region. The Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) will work with USTDA on the event. (Notice, posted 03/08/10, available at http://www.ustda.gov/news/events/2010/SouthAsia/Philippines/ASEANCleanEnergyTradeTechnologyInvestmentForum.asp)

4. Middle East & North Africa Technology and Projects Forum

Export.gov announces that the U.S. Trade and Development Agency will sponsor a Middle East and North Africa Technology and Projects Forum in Cairo, Egypt, May 24-26, 2010, in cooperation with the U.S. Commercial Service. Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) policy makers and project stakeholders in the electric power sector will be matched with U.S. providers of equipment and service solutions. (Notice, posted 03/08/10, available at http://www.ustda.gov/news/events/2010/MENA/RegionalMENAElectricityConference.asp)

5. VP & DOT Secy Announce Almost 200 New Recovery Act Transit Projects

On March 5, 2010, Vice President Biden and Transportation Secretary LaHood announced funding for 191 new Recovery Act transit projects in 42 states and Puerto Rico that will help transform U.S. infrastructure and support thousands of jobs across the country. (News release, dated 03/05/10, available at http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/vice-president-biden-announces-nearly-200-new-recovery-act-transit-projects-42-stat)

6. 11 Airports to Receive Imaging Technology Units from Recovery Act Funds

On March 5, 2010, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano announced the first 11 airports to receive advanced imaging technology units purchased with American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds - strengthening security at airports throughout the country while boosting local economies. Additional airports will be announced in the near future. (Press release, dated 03/05/10, available at http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1267803703134.shtm)

7. DHS Secy to Discuss Global Aviation Security w/ Asia/Pacific Counterparts

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano will travel to Tokyo on March 11-14 to meet with counterparts from the Asia/Pacific region and officials from the International Civil Aviation Organization to discuss ways to bolster global aviation security. (Press release, dated 03/05/10, available at http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1267807703564.shtm)

8. CPSC to Vote on Proposed New Information Collection for Third-Party Labs

The Commissioners of the Consumer Product Safety Commission are scheduled to vote by March 11, 2010 on a draft Federal Register notice announcing the submission of a proposed new collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget for approval. The collection of information would allow CPSC to evaluate and accredit third party labs to test children's products, as required by the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008. (Notice, dated 03/04/10, available at http://www.cpsc.gov/library/foia/foia10/brief/cabregistration.pdf)

9. CPSC Announces Open Meetings with Industry Stakeholders

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has updated its list of meetings between CPSC and industry stakeholders that are open to the public, unless otherwise stated (partial list):

ASTM F15 Juvenile Products Standards Subcommittees and CPSC staff; 03/19/10; to discuss ASTM voluntary standards development;

ASTM 15.10 Flammable Liquid Containers Subcommittee and CPSC staff; 03/31/10; to discuss various standards written by the ASTM 15.10 Flammable Liquid Containers Subcommittee.

10. Revised FDA Import Alerts

The Food and Drug Administration has posted revised versions of the following Import Alerts on the detention without physical examination of:

99-20: Imported Food Products Due to NLEA Violations

99-08: Processed Foods for Pesticides

99-05: Raw Agricultural Products for Pesticides

16-129: Seafood Products Due to Nitrofurans

11. ITA/Interior Announce 2010 Watch Duty Exemptions for Virgin Islands

The International Trade Administration and the Department of Interior have issued a notice announcing the allocation of calendar year 2010 duty exemptions for watch assembly producers located in the U.S. Virgin Islands. (FR Pub 03/08/10, available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-4862.pdf)

12. CBP Extends Import Restrictions on El Salvador Archaeological Material

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has issued a final rule, effective March 8, 2010, which amends the regulations to reflect the extension of import restrictions on certain categories of archaeological material from the Pre-Hispanic cultures of the Republic of El Salvador until March 8, 2015. (FR Pub 03/08/10, available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-4783.pdf)

13. OFAC Updates List of Authorized Providers for Certain Services to Cuba

The Office of Foreign Assets Control has updated its list of authorized providers of air, travel, and remittance forwarding services to Cuba. OFAC periodically and routinely updates the names and addresses of the Service Providers for the benefit of the public. (List, posted 03/08/10, available at http://www.treas.gov/offices/enforcement/ofac/programs/cuba/cuba_tsp.pdf)

14. OFAC Lists 31 Blocked Individuals, 47 Entities Pursuant to Kingpin Act

The Office of Foreign Assets Control is publishing the names of 31 individuals and 47 entities whose property and interests in property have been blocked pursuant to the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act, effective March 2, 2010. (FR Pub 03/08/10, available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-4782.pdf)

15. BIS Denial Order for Conspiracy to Export Lab Equipment to Syria

The Bureau of Industry and Security has issued an order denying certain export privileges for a period of one year to Mohamad M. Elkateb for conspiring to export U.S.-origin lab equipment from the U.S. to Syria, via Indonesia, without the required U.S. Government authorization, pursuant to a settlement agreement. (FR Pub 03/08/10, available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-4776.pdf)

16. WTO, OECD, UNCTAD Report Advises G20 Countries to Oppose Protectionism, Finish Doha

The World Trade Organization reports that a March 8, 2010 report by the WTO, OECD and UNCTAD on G20 trade and investment measures states that high unemployment and uncertainties on global growth point to the need for G20 governments "to remain vigilant in opposing protectionism" and to "make concrete their many calls to bring the Doha Round to a rapid conclusion." (Report, posted 03/08/10, available at http://www.wto.org/english/news_e/news_e.htmbkmk1181)

17. WTO Updates Its 2010 Program of Meetings

The World Trade Organization has updated its 2010 program of meetings. (Program, dated 03/05/10, available at http://www.wto.org/meets_public/meets_e.pdf)

18. China Approves First Geographical Indication for Cognac

China's General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection, and Quarantine announced that it has approved a geographical indication for Cognac products, making Cognac the first foreign GI product to obtain special protection in China. (News release, dated 03/05/10, available at http://english.aqsiq.gov.cn/NewsRelease/NewsUpdates/201003/t20100305_138060.htm)

19. CBSA Notice on Final Affirmative AD/CV Determinations for Certain OCTG from China

In the March 6, 2010 edition of the Canada Gazette, the Canada Border Services Agency posted a notice regarding its February 22, 2010 final affirmative antidumping and countervailing duty determinations on certain oil country tubular goods fromChina. CBSA notes that the Canadian International Trade Tribunal's injury finding is due by March 23, 2010 and that provisional duties will continue to apply until this date. (Notice, posted 03/06/10, available at http://canadagazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2010/2010-03-06/html/commis-eng.htmlf108)

20. Canadian Int'l Trade Tribunal Interim Review of Certain Waterproof Footwear from China

In the March 6, 2010 edition of the Canada Gazette, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal announced it has initiated an interim review of its December 2005 order concerning certain waterproof footwear from China. The purpose of the interim review is to determine if the order should be amended to exclude a product (fishing waders) for which an exclusion has been requested. (Notice, posted 03/06/10, available at http://canadagazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2010/2010-03-06/html/commis-eng.htmlf118)