The Coast Guard's National Maritime Security Advisory Committee will meet on July 20, 2010 in Washington, DC. The agenda for the meeting includes a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) update, the DHS Global Supply Chain Security Strategy Initiative, a Maritime Transportation Security Act update, etc.
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has issued a notice that lists those applying for ocean transportation intermediary licenses as a non-vessel-operating common carrier (NVOCC), ocean freight forwarder (FF) or NVOCC/FF OTI, as follows:
The Bureau of Industry and Security announces that beginning July 2, 2010, it will perform some system wide updates that will affect the SNAP-R application. SNAP-R users will continue to be able to submit their applications; however, applications received after midnight on July 2 through midnight on July 5 will not be processed until July 6. The STELA Web application will also be unavailable during this time.
The Federal Aviation Administration has submitted a proposed rule to the Office of Management and Budget that would require airport operators to institute a safety management system at their airports. This action is necessary to improve safety through conformance with best practices in risk management and promote international harmonization with ICAO standards. The rule is intended to facilitate integration of formal risk management processes within the airport´s day-to-day operations.
The International Trade Commission announces that its 2010 report, "Recent Trends in U.S. Services Trade," is available online and in CD and printed form. ITC also invites interested members of the public to furnish information in connection with the 2011 report by October 12, 2010. A press release on the 2010 report is also available here.
The Center for Environmental Health has issued a press release announcing that the California Attorney General, acting on CEH’s findings, has notified Rainbow Apparel of America, Inc., owner of the national retail chains Rainbow and 5-7-9 stores, of extremely high levels of lead found in jewelry purchased from the stores in May 2010.
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):
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has issued a notice announcing the Order revoking the following ocean transportation intermediary (OTI) license is being rescinded: