Miscellaneous International Trade Notices

May 27, 2009 |Top News

The President, after reviewing the findings and recommendations of a Presidential Study Directive on how the White House should be organized to deal with the critical issues of homeland security and counterterrorism, announced a new approach which will strengthen U.S. security and the safety of its citizens. (White House statement, dated 05/26/09, available at http://www.whitehouse.gov/the_press_office/Statement-by-the-President-on-the-White-House-Organization-for-Homeland-Security-and-Counterterrorism/.)

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1. White House Organization for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism, Statement by President

2. Cross-Border Maritime Enforcement Agreement Signed by U.S. and Canada

On May 26, 2009, the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security and the Canadian Minister of Public Safety, toured port operations on both sides of the shared U.S./Canada border and signed an agreement to make Shiprider, joint law enforcement teams stationed along the international maritime border, permanent. The U.S. and Canada also emphasized the importance of managing the shared border in a way that not only strengthens security but also facilitates trade, jobs and economic growth. (DHS press release, dated 05/26/09, available at http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1243354565323.shtm.)

3. USTR Speaks About Beef/Pork Exports

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has posted USTR Kirks' remarks given before the U.S. Meat Export Federation. His remarks cover the beef/pork trade. (Remarks, dated 05/22/09, available at http://www.ustr.gov/assets/Document_Library/Transcripts/2009/May/asset_upload_file582_15661.pdf)

4. USDA Announces 2008-2009 Allocations for Dairy Export Incentive Program

U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Vilsack has announced annual export subsidy allocations under its Dairy Export Incentive Program for the July 2008 through June 30, 2009 period of 68,201 metric tons of nonfat dry milk; 21,097 metric tons of butterfat; 3,030 metric tons of various cheeses and 34 metric tons of other dairy products, as well as individual product and country allocations that will be made available through Invitations for Offers. Country and region quantities may be limited by the invitation. These allocations are available for the first time since2004. (Notice, dated 05/22/09, available at http://www.fas.usda.gov/scriptsw/PressRelease/pressrel_dout.asp?Entry=valid&PrNum=0081-09)

5. FDA Announces Expansion of Fun Express Recall of Face Paint

The Food and Drug Administration has posted the release of Fun Express, Inc., which has expanded its May 12, 2009 recall of face paint items manufactured in China to include two additional face paint colors. The face paints may cause skin irritation, rashes and itchiness. (Recall, dated 05/22/09, available at http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/funexpress05_09.html)

6. FMC Issues FY 2010 Budget Estimates and Justifications

The Federal Maritime Commission has issued a report containing its fiscal year 2010 budget estimates and justifications. (Report, dated 05/14/09, available at http://www.fmc.gov/UserFiles/pages/File/Federal_Maritime_Commission__2010_CON_Budget_Submission.pdf)

7. BIS Recommends Order to Deny Export Privileges for Five Years

The Bureau of Industry and Security has issued notice that it is recommending that an order be issued to deny Micei International's export privileges from the U.S. for a period of five (5) years as well as an assessment of $126,000 in civil penalties due to fourteen (14) violations of the EAR stemming from Micei's knowing participation in seven export transactions using an individual subject to a Denial Order as an employee or agent to negotiate for and/or purchase items in the U.S. for export from the U.S. to Micei in Macedonia. The recommended decision and order is being referred to the Under Secretary for Export Administration for review and final action. (FR Pub 05/26/09, available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-11885.pdf)

8. BIS Announces Open Meeting of Emerging Technology and Research Advisory Committee

BIS is announcing that the Emerging Technology and Research Advisory Committee (ETRAC) will hold an open meeting on June 11 - 12, 2009 in Washington, D.C. Topics in addition to emerging technology and research include deemed exports. (FR Pub 05/26/09, available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-12172.pdf)

9. BIS Actions Affecting Export Privileges Against Orion Air, Syrian Pearl Airlines, Etc.

BIS has issued a notice announcing that it has issued an Order temporarily denying, for a period of 180 days, the export privileges under the EAR of Orion Air, S.L., of Madrid, Spain, and Syrian Pearl Airlines, of Damascus, Syria due to the re-export by Orion Air of BAE 146-300 aircraft (tail number EC-JVO) to Syrian Pearl Airways without the U.S. Government authorization required by General Order No. 2 of Supplement 1 to Part 736 of the EAR. BIS has also announced that it intends to initiate an administrative proceeding through the issuance of a proposed charging letter against Matthew Ayadpoor alleging that he committed four violations of the Export Administration Regulations.

10. CBP Airport and Seaport User Fee Committee to Meet

CBP has issued a notice announcing that its Airport and Seaport Inspections User Fee Advisory Committee (with respect to passengers) will hold an open meeting on June 10, 2009 in Washington, DC. (D/N USCBP-2009-0014, FR Pub 05/26/09, available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-12053.pdf)

11. FTZB Order Grants Subzone Status for FTZ 143

The Foreign-Trade Zones Board has issued Order No. 1620, granting authority for new Subzone 143D for Grafil, Inc. (Carbon Fiber), of Sacramento, California. (FR Pub 05/29/09, available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-12129.pdf)

12. China Says it Will Ease Gov't Controls on Private Sector Investment

According to China's Embassy in the U.S., a top Chinese economic planner has announced that China will ease government controls this year to stimulate private-sector investment amid the economic slowdown. The government would narrow the scope of projects requiring approval "by the maximum extent," and the power of approval will also be transferred to lower government levels to spur private investment. (Notice, dated 05/25/09, available at http://www.china-embassy.org/eng/xw/t564372.htm)

13. Guangdong Province to Hold Trade Fair for Foreign-Invested Firms

China's Guangdong Province will host a trade fair from June 18 to 20, 2009 to help foreign-funded businesses cope with the economic downturn. The fair, the first of its kind, will provide about 2,500 booths free for businesses selling appliances, consumer electronics, toys, food, kitchen wares, clothes, and construction materials. (Notice, dated 05/26/09, available at http://english.mofcom.gov.cn/aarticle/newsrelease/commonnews/200905/20090506277114.html)

14. Canada's Dept. of Environment Posts Notice on Methyl Bromide Use

Canada's Department of the Environment has posted a notice in the May 23, 2009 Canada Gazette announcing that persons seeking to engage in the use of methyl bromide in Canada are invited to submit to Environment Canada, prior to July 29, 2009, and through the process described in an annex to its notice, their application under the Montreal Protocol for a critical use exemption for the years 2011 and 2012. The use of methyl bromide present in Canada before the phase-out date or the use of recycled or reclaimed methyl bromide does not require such an application. (Notice, dated 05/23/09, available at http://canadagazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2009/2009-05-23/html/notice-avis-eng.htmld106)

15. Canada's Minister Day Speaks at Canadian Association of Importer and Exporters

Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada has posted the transcript of Canada's Minister Day's address to the Canadian Association of Importers and Exporters. (Transcript, dated 04/22/09, available at http://w01.international.gc.ca/minpub/publication.aspx?publication_id=387179&lang=eng&docnum=2009/28)

16. Canada's D-FAIT Posts Two Notices to Exporters

Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada has posted two Notices to Exporters:

No. 165: NAFTA Cotton or Man-Made Fibre Apparel Exports: TPL Allocation Policy - Administration of the NAFTA Relating to Exports of Cotton or Man-Made Fibre Apparel and Made-Up Goods (Non-Wool Apparel) to the United States and the Application of the Tariff Preference Levels.

No. 164: NAFTA Fabric Exports: TPL Allocation - Administration of the North American Free Trade Agreement relating to Exports of Cotton or Man-made Fibre Fabric and Made-up Goods (fabric) to the United States and the Application of the Tariff Preference Levels.