Miscellaneous International Trade Notices
The Journal of Commerce reports that for the railroads, hazmat liability costs have soared; and, hazmat truckers are experiencing dramatic cost increases as drivers, already in short supply, become scarcer and competitors leave the industry. The article states that part of the problem is the sweeping number of products considered hazardous under federal rules, from highly toxic gases to nail polish. (JoC, dated 01/15/07, www.joc.com )
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1. Hazmat Rules Put Motor Carriers, Railroads and Shippers in a Vise
2. FMCSA Proposes to Amend Regulations for Brokers of Household Goods Transportation
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is proposing to amend its regulations to require brokers who arrange the transportation of household goods in interstate or foreign commerce for consumers to comply with additional consumer protection requirements. FMCSA states that comments on its proposed rule must be received by May 9, 2007. (FMCSA proposed rule, D/N FMCSA-2004-17008, FR Pub 02/08/07, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/E7-2106.pdf.)
3. APHIS Proposes Rule on Animal Disease Status of 4 EU Countries
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is proposing to amend its regulations governing the importation of animals and animal products to add the Czech Republic, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland to the region of the European Union (EU) that it recognizes as low risk for classical swine fever (CSF). APHIS is also proposing to add these countries to the list of regions it considers free from swine vesicular disease (SVD) and to add Latvia and Lithuania to the list of regions considered to be free from foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) and rinderpest. Comments on APHIS' proposed rule are due by April 13, 2007. (APHIS proposed rule, D/N APHIS-2006-0106, FR Pub 02/12/07, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/E7-2327.pdf.)
4. CBP Chicago Pipeline on Requesting Additional Textile and Apparel Documentation to Prevent Entry of Transshipped Goods, Etc.
CBP at the Port of Chicago has issued the following Pipelines:
Request for Additional Documentation (Pipeline 07-05, dated 01/17/07)
(See ITT"s Online Archives or 01/18/07 news, 07011815, for BP summary of CBP notice reminding filers that CBP ports of entry may request importers to submit additional documents on specific shipments of textile and apparel articles in order to ascertain if the goods are being legally entered into the U.S.)
Centralized Examination Station Selection - Port of Rockford, IL (Pipeline 06-28, dated 12/26/06)
(Chicago Pipelines availablefromBP by emailing documents@brokerpower.com.)
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 or intend to request Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval or extension of approval (see notices for specific details):
| Agency | Information Collection | Comments Due |
|---|---|---|
| CPSC 1 | Such Requirements in the Safety Regulations for Full-Size Cribs Codified at 16 CFR 1500.18(a)(13) and Part 1508 | 04/13/07 |
| CPSC 2 | Such Requirements in Regulations Codified at 16 CFR 1019, Which Establish Procedures for Export of Noncomplying Products | 04/13/07 |
| CPSC 3 | A collection of Information from Manufacturers and Importers of Bicycle Helmets | 04/13/07 |
| CPSC 4 | Such requirements in the Safety Regulations for Non-Full-Size Cribs Codified at 16 CFR 1500.18(a)(14) and Part 1509 | 04/13/07 |
| BIS 1 | Written Assurances for Exports of Technical Data Under License Exception TSR | 04/13/07 |
| BIS 2 | Delivery Verification Procedure (Form BIS-647P) | 04/13/07 |
(CPSC 1 Information Collection, FR Pub 02/12/07, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/E7-2313.pdf
(CPSC 2 & 3 Information Collection, FR Pub 02/12/07, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/E7-2314.pdf
(CPSC 4 Information Collection, FR Pub 02/12/07, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/E7-2332.pdf
(BIS 1 & 2 Information Collection, FR Pub 02/12/07, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/E7-2298.pdf