Miscellaneous International Trade Notices
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has issued a press release announcing that Kennametal Inc. of Latrobe, PA has agreed to pay a $262,500 civil penalty to settle charges that it exported nickel powder to numerous countries in violation of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). (Press Release, dated 06/28/04, available at http://www.bis.doc.gov/news/2004/KennametalPA_June04.htm)
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1. BIS Settles Charges of Illegal Nickel Powder Exports for $262,500 Penalty
2. ITA Issues Quarterly Update to its Annual List of Foreign Subsidies on Certain Articles of Cheese
The International Trade Administration (ITA), in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, has prepared its quarterly update to the annual list of foreign government subsidies on articles of cheese subject to an in-quota rate of duty during the period January 1, 2004 through March 31, 2004. The ITA states that it is publishing the current listing of those subsidies that it has determined exist. (FR Pub 07/06/04, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/06jun20041800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2004/pdf/04-15236.pdf)
3. CPSC Seeks Comments on Information Collection Submitted to OMB
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for an extension of approval without change of the following information collection:
Information Collection | Comments Due |
Safety Standard for Multi-Purpose Lighters (16 CFR part 1212) | 07/26/04 |
(FR Pub 06/25/04, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/06jun20041800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2004/pdf/04-14387.pdf.)
4. ITA Solicits Applications for FY 2006 International Buyer Program for Domestic Trade Shows
The International Trade Administration (ITA) has issued a notice and call for applications by September 6, 2004 for the fiscal year (FY) 2006 International Buyer Program which supports domestic trade shows. According to the ITA, the International Buyer Program was established to bring international buyers together with U.S. firms by promoting leading U.S. trade shows in industries with high export potential. (FR Pub 07/06/04, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/06jun20041800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2004/pdf/04-15193.pdf)
5. Upcoming Overseas Trade Mission to China and Hong Kong
The International Trade Administration (ITA) has issued a notice inviting U.S. companies to participate in the following upcoming overseas trade mission:
Environmental Technologies Trade Mission - China and Hong Kong; October 26 - November 2, 2004
(FR Pub 07/06/04, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/06jun20041800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2004/pdf/04-15225.pdf.)
6. Various Agencies Seek Comments on Information Collections
The following is a list of various agencies that are seeking comments on the following information collections:
Agency | Information Collection | Comments Due |
CPSC | Safety Standard for Bicycle Helmets (16 CFR part 1203, subpart B) | 08/09/041 |
ITA | Special American Business Internship Training (SABIT) Applications and Questionnaires (ITA-4143P-5) | 08/20/042 |
ITA | American Management & Business Internship Training (AMBIT) Applications and Questionnaires | 08/31/043 |
1 FR Pub 06/09/04, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/06jun20041800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2004/pdf/04-12960.pdf
2 FR Pub 06/21/04, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/06jun20041800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2004/pdf/04-13896.pdf
3 FR Pub 07/02/04, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/06jun20041800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2004/pdf/04-15009.pdf
7. CPSC to Hold Public Hearing Concerning Swimming Pool Safety
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a notice announcing that on July 27, 2004 it will conduct a public field hearing in Phoenix, Arizona to obtain information and views from the public concerning swimming pool safety. (FR Pub 06/09/04 , available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/06jun20041800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2004/pdf/04-12959.pdf)