Miscellaneous International Trade Notices
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that it has recommended continuation of the placard system for hazardous materials transported by rail, a decision which came after completion of a comprehensive study that considered nine alternative technologies, etc. (DHS press release, dated 04/08/05, available at http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/display?content=4440)
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1. DHS Announces Support for Rail Hazmat Placards
4. WTO Appellate Body Upholds U.S. Internet Gambling Restrictions
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has issued a press release announcing that the World Trade Organization (WTO) Appellate Body has sided with the U.S. on key issues in Antigua's challenge to U.S. laws on internet gambling. According to the USTR, the ruling means that U.S. restrictions on internet gambling can be maintained with a few clarifications. (USTR Press Release, dated 04/07/05, available at http://www.ustr.gov/Document_Library/Press_Releases/2005/April/U.S._Internet_Gambling_Restrictions_Can_St_as_U.S._Wins_Key_Issues_in_WTO_Dispute.html)
2. FDA Updates Compliance Policy Guide on Imported Milk and Cream
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the availability of an updated compliance policy guide (CPG) entitled "Sec. 560.400 - Imported Milk and Cream - Federal Import Milk Act (CPG 7119.05)," which provides guidance on the applicability of the Federal Import Milk Act (FIMA) to imported milk and cream. (D/N 2004D-0453, FR Pub 04/13/05, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20051800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2005/pdf/05-7343.pdf)
3. ITA Quarterly Update to Annual List of Foreign Subsidies on 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 October 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004. The ITA states that it is publishing the current listing of those subsidies that it has determined exist. (FR Pub 04/11/05, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20051800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2005/pdf/05-7266.pdf)