The Census has issued AES Broadcast #2011055 stating that every time a User logs on to AESDirect, a timer is activated. The timer measures how many times users access their account. AESDirect Accounts that are not accessed for more than 30 days will be deactivated. Starting Monday, October 31, 2011, warnings will be e-mailed to users who have not accessed their account for more than 25 days. Keep in mind; you do not need to send a shipment. Simply log in to re-start the timer. You will receive a reminder email each day after the 25th day until either until you log in to the account or the account is locked out on the 30th day. AES contact: (800) 549-0595, select option 1 for AES. Send email to documents@brokerpower.com for broadcast and sample email.
The Office of Management and Budget has approved the State Department's final rule entitled "International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Sudan."
The Office of Management and Budget has approved the State Department's proposed rule entitled: "International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Implementing the Defense Trade Cooperation Treaty Between the United States and Australia and the Defense Trade Cooperation Treaty Between the US and UK."
The Office of Management and Budget has approved a State Department proposed rule entitled: "International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Revision of U.S. Munitions List Category VIII and Addition of Definition for "Specially Designed."
The Office of Foreign Assets Control has sanctioned a key Sinaloa Cartel lieutenant, Martin Guadencio Avendano Ojeda, his two brothers, Hector Manuel and Sergio Avendano Ojeda, and two companies, Autos Mini, a car dealership in Ensenada, Baja California owned by Martin Guadencio Avendano Ojeda, and Autodromo Culiacan, an auto race track located in Culiacan, Sinaloa owned by Martin and his brother Hector Manuel Avendano. As a result of these designations, U.S. persons are prohibited from engaging in transactions with the designees and any assets they may have under U.S. jurisdiction are frozen.
On October 27, 2011, the Office of Foreign Assets Control made a number of changes to its "Specially Designated Nationals" List. SDNs are (i) individuals and companies owned or controlled by, or acting for or on behalf of, targeted countries or (ii) individuals, groups, and entities, such as terrorists and narcotics traffickers designated under programs that are not country-specific. The assets of listed SDNs are blocked and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from dealing with them.
On October 28, 2011, the White House issued a memorandum to heads of executive agencies and departments directing them to create within 90 days a centralized, one-stop shop website called "BusinessUSA" for information regarding federal programs and services relevant to businesses of all sizes that want to begin or increase exporting.
The Bureau of Industry and Security states that four companies agreed to pay a total of $72,000 in civil penalties to settle allegations that each violated the antiboycott provisions of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The companies are ChemGuard Inc, Bank of New York Mellon (Shanghai Branch), World Kitchen LLC, and Tollgrade Communications Inc.
The Defense Trade Advisory Group will meet on November 9, 2011 in Washington, DC. DTAG advises the State Department on policies, regulations, and technical issues affecting defense trade. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss current defense trade issues and topics for further study. Agenda topics will be posted on the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls’ website (www.pmddtc.state.gov) approximately 10 days prior to the meeting. Persons wishing to attend the meeting must notify the DTAG by close of business, November 4, 2011.
The President's Export Council Subcommittee on Export Administration will meet on November 14, 2011 in Washington, DC. (The PECSEA provides advice on matters pertinent to those portions of the Export Administration Act, as amended, that deal with U.S. policies of encouraging trade with all countries with which the U.S. has diplomatic or trading relations and of controlling trade for national security and foreign policy reasons.) The agenda for this meeting includes the presentation of papers or comments by the public, a review of deliverables for the PEC, discussion of the 2012 workplan, and subcommittee breakout sessions. The open session will be accessible via teleconference to 20 participants on a first come, first served basis.