Miscellaneous International Trade Notices
Land Line reports that California's plan to admit only low-emission, company-operated trucks at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach may be delayed and/or altered due to growing opposition from independent truckers. (Land Line, dated 10/01/07, available at http://www.landlinemag.com/todays_news/Daily/2007/Oct07/100107/100107-02.htm)
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1. Clean Truck Plan for LA/LB May be Delayed
2. Congress Passes, President Signs Continuing Resolution
According to PortSecurityNews, both the House and Senate passed a Continuing Resolution for the purpose of keeping government programs running in the absence of appropriations bills providing such funding. President Bush signed the CR into law on September 29. (PSN, dated 10/01/07, available at http://portsecuritynews.com/news/templates/registered.asp?articleid=1770&zoneid=1)
3. U.S., UK, Northern Ireland Treaty on Defense Trade Cooperation
The State Department has issued a notice announcing that the governments of the U.S., United Kingdom, and Northern Ireland have entered into a treaty concerning defense trade cooperation. (Notice, dated 06/21/07, available at http://www.state.gov/t/pm/rls/othr/misc/92770.htm)
4. TSA Announces New Office of Global Strategies
The Transportation Security Administration has issued a press release announcing the creation of the Office of Global Strategies which will aim to increase and strengthen international cooperation, such as common strategies on screening liquids, aerosols and gels; and implementing advanced technologies and intelligence sharing. (Press release, dated 10/02/07, available at http://www.tsa.gov/press/releases/2007/press_release_10022007.shtm.)
5. CBP LA/LB Guidelines on Presenting Documents for Imported Agriculture Shipments
U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Los Angeles/Long Beach Seaport has issued a Public Bulletin providing the trade community with guidelines for presenting documents to CBP at the LA/LB Seaport (2704) for imported agriculture shipments. (LA07-022, dated 09/28/07, available via email by sending a request to documents@brokerpower.com)
6. OFAC Blocks 14 Individuals Under Burma Executive Order
The Office of Foreign Assets Control has issued a notice publishing the names of fourteen newly-designated individuals whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to Executive Order 13310 of July 28, 2003, "Blocking Property of the Government of Burma and Prohibiting Certain Transactions." (FR Pub 10/03/07, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/E7-19556.pdf)
7. FSIS Updates Lists of Eligible Processing Plants Certified to Export Meat, Etc. to U.S.
The Food Safety and Inspection Service has updated its lists of eligible processing plants certified to export meat, poultry, and/or egg products to the U.S. for the following countries: Canada, Denmark, and Mexico. (Lists, updated 10/02/07 and 10/03/07, available at http://www.fsis.usda.gov/regulations_&_policies/Eligible_Foreign_Establishments/index.asp)
8. PHMSA Corrects Typos in Final Rule on Hazmat Regulations
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Administration has issued a final rule, effective September 28, 2007, which corrects a previous final rule that took effect on October 1, 2007. The October 1st final rule revised and consolidated the Hazardous Materials Regulations to reflect international standards for the transport of dangerous goods. Corrections include reinserting the phrase "for export shipments" in paragraphs (g)(5) and (g)(6) of 49 CFR 173.22, among other typographical errors. (See ITT's Online Archives or 05/15/07 news, 07051525, for BP summary of the original final rule.) (Correction, D/N PHMSA-2005-23141 (HM-215F), FR Pub 09/28/07, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/E7-19259.pdf)
9. FMCSA Makes Technical Corrections to FMCSA Regulations
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a final rule, effective October 1, 2007, to make minor editorial changes to correct errors and omissions and improve clarity in the FMCSA regulations, including changing obsolete references to an old address. (RIN 2126-AB13, FR Pub 10/01/07, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/E7-19196.pdf)
10. U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission Meetings
The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, created by an Act of Congress, has issued a notice announcing it will hold open public meetings on October 11-12, 2007 and October 22-26, 2007 in Washington, DC. The Commission will be reviewing draft reports on topics, such as the U.S.-trade trade and economic relationship, China's military modernization, China's energy and environmental policies, etc. (FR Pub 09/25/07, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/E7-18814.pdf)