Miscellaneous International Trade Notices
On June 26, 2006, President Bush transmitted to Congress legislation and supporting documents to implement the U.S.-Oman Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Congress now has 90 legislative days to consider the implementing legislation, which cannot be amended. (See ITT's Online Archives or 01/23/06 news, 06012315, for BP summary of U.S. and Oman signing of the FTA.) (President's message to Congress, dated 06/26/06, available at www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/06/20060626-4.html.)
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1. President Submits U.S.-Oman FTA Implementing Legislation to Congress
2. PierPASS Changes Export Container Handling Procedures on Aug 7th
PierPASS Inc. has issued a press release announcing new procedures for handling export containers under the OffPeak program at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Beginning August 7, 2006, exporters delivering containers during peak hours will be required to claim their booking numbers before the containers arrive at the marine terminals. (PierPASS press release available at www.pierpass.org/press_room/releases/?id=35)
3. USTR Announces Appointment of Chief Counsel for China Trade Enforcement
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has issued a press release announcing that the USTR has appointed Claire Reade to serve as Chief Counsel for China Trade Enforcement. The position was created as part of the USTR's review of U.S.-China trade relations. According to the press release, Reade will coordinate the USTR's efforts to ensure China's compliance with its international trade commitments. (USTR Pub 06/23/06, available at http://www.ustr.gov/Document_Library/Press_Releases/2006/June/Schwab_Announces_Appointment_of_Chief_Counsel_for_China_Trade_Enforcement.html)
4. USTR Announces Creation of New Intellectual Property Office
The Office of the USTR has also issued a press release announcing that the USTR has created a new Intellectual Property Office. According to the press release, the new office will have a special focus on priority countries, including China and Russia. (USTR Pub 06/23/06, available at http://www.ustr.gov/Document_Library/Press_Releases/2006/June/USTR_Schwab_Announces_New_Office_Focused_on_Intellectual_Property.html)
5. Various Agencies Seek Comments on Information Collections
Various U.S. government agencies are seeking comments on the following information collections for which they have requested Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval or extension of approval (see notices for specific details):
| Agency | Information Collection | Comments Due |
|---|---|---|
| FWS | Declaration for Importation or Exportation of Fish or Wildlife (FWS Forms 3-177, 3-177a) | 08/21/06 |
| CPSC 1 | Requirements for Electrically Operated Toys or Other Electrically Operated Articles Intended for Use by Children | 07/24/06 |
| CPSC 2 | Safety Standard for Walk-Behind Power Lawn Mowers | 07/24/06 |
| FDA | Prior Notice of Imported Food Under the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 (FDA Form 3540) | 07/31/06 |
| ATF | Employee Possessor Questionnaire | 07/31/06 |
| Treasury | Form for OFAC License Application to Unblock Funds Transfers (OFAC Form 90-22.54) | 04/17/06 |
| CBP 1 | Declaration of Person Who Performed Repairs | 04/21/06 |
| CBP 2 | Bonded Warehouse Proprietor's Submission (CBP Form Number 300) | 04/21/06 |
(FWS Information Collection, FR Pub 06/20/06, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/E6-9672.pdf)
(CPSC 1 & 2 Information Collection, FR Pub 06/22/06, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/E6-9884.pdf)
(FDA Information Collection, FR Pub 05/31/06, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/E6-8311.pdf)
(ATF Information Collection, FR Pub 05/31/06, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/E6-8358.pdf)
(Treasury Information Collection, FR Pub 03/17/06, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/E6-3905.pdf)
(CBP 1 Information Collection, FR Pub 03/22/06, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/E6-4116.pdf)
(CBP 2 Information Collection, FR Pub 03/22/06, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/E6-4117.pdf)