Miscellaneous International Trade Notices

1. U.S. and China Reach Agreement on Expanding Air Service

2. Senate Confirms Under Secretary of Commerce for Export Administration

The Bureau of Industry and Security has issued a press release announcing that the Senate has confirmed Mario Mancuso as the Under Secretary of Commerce for Export Administration. The press release states that the reauthorization of the statute guiding dual-use export control policy, keeping export controls aligned with foreign policy and national security interests, changes in technology and the economy, and addressing key defense industrial base issues are among the priorities BIS is and will be addressing under Mancuso's leadership. (BIS press release, dated 05/25/07, available at http://www.bis.doc.gov/News/2007/Mancuso05252007.htm.)

3. FSIS Determines that Pork, Etc. Fed Contaminated Food is Safe for Human Consumption

The Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a notice announcing that it has determined that pork and poultry products from all animals identified as having been fed animal feed containing contaminated pet food scraps are "not adulterated" and are thus eligible to receive the mark of inspection. FSIS adds that all such animals that were being held on farms have been released and may be offered for slaughter for human food. Comments must be received by August 28, 2007. (FSIS notice, D/N 2007-0018, FR Pub 05/30/07, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/07-2649.pdf)

4. BIS Issues 3 Orders Denying Certain Export Privileges for Activities Related to Transshipment Without License

The Bureau of Industry and Security has issued three orders denying certain export privileges for a period of ten years from May 1, 2007 to Winter Aircraft Products SA aka Ruf S. Lopez SA, Rufina Sanchez Lopez, as its Principal, and Jose Alberto Diaz Sanchez, as its President, for activities related to the transshipment of aircraft parts from the U.S. to Iran without the required license. (Winter Aircraft Order, D/N 05-BIS-15, FR Pub 05/30/07, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/07-2676.pdf)

(Rufina Sanchez Lopez Order, D/N 05-BIS-16, FR Pub 05/30/07, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/07-2675.pdf)

(Jose Alberto Diaz Sanchez Order, D/N 05-BIS-17, FR Pub 05/30/07, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/07-2677.pdf)

5. Sponsor Applications Available for China, India Electronic Education Fairs

The International Trade Administration has issued a notice announcing that U.S. accredited colleges and universities are invited to sponsor the U.S. Electronic Education Fairs for China and India, part of an initiative to inform Chinese and Indian students about higher education opportunities available in the U.S. Applications will be accepted from May 31, 2007 until 3 p.m. EDT August 27, 2007. The initiative is scheduled to commence on or around September 15, 2007. (ITA notice, FR Pub 05/30/07, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/E7-10396.pdf)

6. 17 U.S. Companies Scheduled to Join a Clean-Energy Technologies Trade Mission

The Commerce Department has issued a press release announcing that 17 U.S. companies were scheduled to join a Clean-Energy Technologies Trade Mission to India and China from April 18-25, 2007. The mission was aimed to match U.S. companies with opportunities in these fast-growing markets, where U.S. clean technology goods and services can help improve the environment. (Press release, dated 04/13/07, available at http://trade.gov/press/press_releases/2007/cleanenergy_041307.asp)

7. FMC Seeking Comments on Revision of "Licensed Ocean Freight Forwarders File-FMC"

The Federal Maritime Commission has issued a notice publishing and seeking comments on its revised system of records designated as FMC-7, entitled: "Licensed Ocean Freight Forwarders File-FMC." The system of records is being revised to: (1) change its title; (2) clarify the location of the system; (3) clarify the categories of individuals covered by the system; (4) expand the list of categories of records in the system; (5) expand the list of routine uses of records maintained in the system; and (6) expand the list of record source categories. FMC's revisions will become effective on July 9, 2007, unless it receives comments that would result in a contrary determination. Comments must be submitted by June 30, 2007. (FR Pub 05/30/07, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/E7-10381.pdf)

8. 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 approval or extension of approval (see notices for specific details):

APHIS Information Collection (FR Pub 05/23/07) available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/E7-9897.pdf

ATF Information Collection (FR Pub 05/29/07) available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/E7-10211.pdf

ITA 1 Information Collection (FR Pub 05/30/07) available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/E7-10340.pdf

BIS Information Collection (FR Pub 05/30/07) available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/E7-10328.pdf

ITA 2 Information Collection (FR Pub 05/30/07) available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/E7-10406.pdf