Miscellaneous International Trade Notices
According to The Journal of Commerce Online, on January 24, 2006, the Department of Transportation (DOT) unveiled the outline of a national freight policy aimed at increasing capacity, reducing congestion and regulatory barriers, and protecting the environment, among other things. (JoC Online, dated 01/24/06, www.joc.com )
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1. DOT Proposes National Freight Policy
2. Shippers Meet with White House to Discuss Negative Impact of Congestion Throughout Domestic Transportation System
American Shipper reports that on January 25, 2006, representatives from Macy's, Nike, Dell, Toys "R" Us and Target were scheduled to meet with Bush's domestic policy staff at the White House to discuss the negative impact of congestion throughout the domestic transportation system. The article states that the meeting was organized by American President Lines, as part of a year-long awareness campaign to draw attention to port, rail, aviation, and highway infrastructure problems. (AS, Shippers'NewsWire, www.americanshipper.com )
7. State Dept Receives Application for Permit to Construct New Border Crossing in Arizona
The State Department has issued a notice stating that it has received an application for a Presidential Permit authorizing the construction, operation and maintenance of a new commercial border crossing at San Luis, Arizona, known hereafter as the "San Luis II" crossing. (State Dept Public Notice 5241, FR Pub 12/08/05, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20051800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2005/pdf/E5-7074.pdf.)
5. State Dept Adopts as Final Interim Rule on DDTC Registration Fees, Etc.
The State Department's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) has issued a final rule, effective February 23, 2006, which adopts as final (without change) its interim rule which amended the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR, 22 CFR Parts 122 and 129) by increasing registration fees, changing the registration renewal period, and making other minor administrative changes. (See ITT's Online Archives or 12/16/04 news, 04121635, for BP summary of interim rule.) (Final rule, Public Notice 5278, FR Pub 01/24/06, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/06-667.pdf.)
6. Federal Register Publication of FMC's Notice of Investigation and Hearing on 9 Household Goods Moving Companies
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has published in the January 24, 2006 Federal Register its Notice of Order of Investigation and Hearing (D/N 06-01) on whether nine household goods moving companies violated the 1984 Shipping Act and the FMC's regulations by operating as non-vessel operating common carriers without obtaining licenses from the FMC, etc. According to the FMC's notice, any person may file a petition for leave to intervene in accordance with 46 CFR 502.72. (See ITT's Online Archives or 01/24/06 news, 06012415, for BP summary of D/N 06-01). (FR Pub 01/24/06, D/N 06-01, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/E6-786.pdf.)
8. BIS Transportation & Related Equipment TAC to Meet on February 9th
The Bureau of Industry and Security's (BIS') Transportation and Related Equipment Technical Advisory Committee (TRETAC) will hold an open meeting on February 9, 2006 in Washington, DC. According to BIS, this committee provides advice on technical questions that affect the level of export controls applicable to transportation and related equipment or technology. (FR Pub 01/24/06, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/06-589.pdf.)
4. ITA Announces Meeting of the President's Export Council
The International Trade Administration (ITA) has issued a notice announcing that the President's Export Council was scheduled to hold an open meeting on December 6, 2005 in Washington, DC. The meeting was to include discussion of trade priorities and initiatives, subcommittee activity, and proposed letters of recommendation. (FR Pub 11/15/05, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20051800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2005/pdf/05-22707.pdf)