Miscellaneous International Trade Notices
Washington Trade Daily reports that with a possible House floor vote drawing near, both supporters and opponents of the free trade agreement between the U.S., Central America, and the Dominican Republic (CAFTA-DR) are claiming that momentum is on their side. The article states that House leaders are still not ruling out the possibility of a floor vote on CAFTA-DR before the July 4 Congressional break, even though the Administration has not yet submitted final implementing legislation. (WTD dated 06/22/05, www.washingtontradedaily.com.)
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1. CAFTA-DR Supporters Maintain Possibility of a Pre-July 4 Recess Vote
2. U.S. and Mozambique Sign Trade and Investment Framework Agreement
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has issued a press release announcing that on June 21, 2005, the U.S. and Mozambique signed a Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) that will provide a forum to address trade issues and will help enhance trade and investment relations between the U.S. and Mozambique. (USTR press release dated 06/21/05, available at http://www.ustr.gov/Document_Library/Press_Releases/2005/June/United_States_Mozambique_Sign_Trade_Investment_Framework_Agreement.html.)
3. CPSC Cancels June 21 Public Hearing on FY 2007 Agenda and Priorities
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a notice canceling its June 21, 2005 public hearing on its Agenda and Priorities for fiscal year (FY) 2007 (which begins October 1, 2006). (See ITT's Online Archives or 06/15/05 news, 05061599 6, for BP summary on CPSC's announcement of this meeting.) (CPSC notice, FR Pub 06/22/05, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20051800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2005/pdf/05-12231.pdf.)
4. FAA Lowers Ukraine's Safety Rating to Category 2
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a press release announcing that it has lowered the Ukraine's safety rating to Category 2 (from Category 1) following a reassessment of that country's civil aviation authority. According to the press release, carriers from a country in Category 2 may continue existing operations into the U.S. at current levels, but under heightened FAA surveillance. Expansions or changes to the carriers' operations are not permitted while the country remains in Category 2. (FAA Press Release 22-05, dated 06/07/05, available at http://www.faa.gov/apa/pr/pr.cfm?id=1951)
5. Committee on Foreign Animal and Poultry Disease Renewed, Nominations Being Accepted
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a notice announcing that the Secretary of Agriculture has renewed the Advisory Committee on Foreign Animal and Poultry Diseases for a two-year period and is also soliciting nominations for Committee membership. Consideration will be given to nominations received on or before August 5, 2005. (D/N 04-133-1, FR Pub 06/21/05, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20051800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2005/pdf/E5-3203.pdf)