Miscellaneous International Trade Notices
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is suspending indefinitely the effective date for the proposed new Privacy Act system of records entitled "National Animal Identification System (NAIS), USDA/APHIS-16," that was published in the April 30, 2008 Federal Register. (Suspension notice, FR Pub 06/10/08, available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-13065.pdf; Proposal, FR Pub 04/30/08, available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-9419.pdf)
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1. USDA Suspends Effective Date for Proposed New NAIS Privacy Act System of Records
2. BIS Issues Temporary Denial Order for Export of U.S. Aircraft to Iran
The Bureau of Industry and Security has issued a Temporary Denial Order suspending the export privileges of Galaxy Aviation Trade Company, three of its shareholders, and Iran Air for 180 days. Evidence obtained by BIS shows that the respondent parties were planning to re-export a U.S.-origin Boeing 747 cargo aircraft to Iran from Turkey in violation of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). (Press release, dated 06/12/08, available at http://www.bis.doc.gov/news/2008/bis_press06122008.htm; Order, entered on 06/06/08, available at http://www.bis.doc.gov/pdf/tdo06062008.pdf)
3. USTDA Held its Global Customs and Supply Chain Initiative on June 11th
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency held its Global Customs Initiative Supply Chain Security and Customs Infrastructure Briefing on June 11, 2008 in Washington, DC. Senior customs officials from Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, and Vietnam were to brief U.S. companies on their markets and upcoming procurement needs and goals. (Initiative information available at http://www.trademeetings.com/ssMeetingDetails.asp?meetingId=197)
4. FAS' Global Agriculture Information Network Report
The Foreign Agriculture Service issued the following GAIN report (hyperlinked):
5. 2007 EU Trade Surplus with U.S.
According to the European Commission, the European Union-27 had more than an 80 billion trade in surplus with the U.S. in 2007, and a surplus of 11 billion in trade in services. (STAT/08/80, dated 06/09/08, available at http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=STAT/08/80&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en)
6. G8 Countries, Others Establish Energy Efficiency Partnership
On June 8, 2008, the G8 countries, China, India, South Korea and the European Community decided to establish the International Partnership for Energy Efficiency Cooperation, at the Energy Ministerial meeting hosted by Japan. (MEMO/08/380, dated 06/08/08, available at http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=MEMO/08/380&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en)
7. 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):
| Agency | Information Collection | Comments Due |
|---|---|---|
| PM/DDTC | Statement of Registration (DS-2032) | 08/04/08 |
| PM/DDTC | Application/License for Permanent Export of Unclassified Defense Articles and Related Unclassified Technical Data (DSP-5) | 08/04/08 |
| PM/DDTC | Application/License for Temporary Export of Unclassified Defense Articles (DSP-73) | 08/04/08 |
| PM/DDTC | Non-Transfer and Use Certificate (DSP-83) | 08/04/08 |
| PM/DDTC | Application/License for Permanent/Temporary Export or Temporary Import of Classified Defense Articles and Classified Technical Data (DSP-85) | 08/04/08 |
| PM/DDTC | Authority to Export Defense Articles and Services Sold under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Program (DSP-94) | 08/04/08 |
| PM/DDTC | Application for Amendment to License for Export or Import of Classified or Unclassified Defense Articles and Related Technical Data (DPS-6, DSP-62, DSP-74, DSP-84, DSP-119) | 08/04/08 |
| PM/DDTC | Request for Approval of Manufacturing License Agreements, Technical Assistance Agreements, and Other Agreements | 08/04/08 |
| PM/DDTC | Statement of Political Contributions, Fees, or Commissions in Connection with the Sale of Defense Articles or Services | 08/04/08 |
| PM/DDTC | Maintenance of Records by Registrants | 08/04/08 |
| FDA 1 | Requests for Inspection Under the Inspection by Accredited Persons Program | 08/04/08 |
| FDA 2 | FDA Recall Regulations | 08/04/08 |
PM/DDTC Information Collection (FR Pub 06/03/08) available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-12403.pdf
FDA 1 Information Collection (FR Pub 06/03/08) available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-12297.pdf
FDA 2 Information Collection (FR Pub 06/03/08) available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-12339.pdf