Miscellaneous International Trade Notices

1. China Responds to Tire Duty with WTO Complaint, AD/CV Investigations on U.S. Poultry and Autos

2. Report Says G20 Nations Are Mostly Refraining From Use of Restricted Trade Measures

In a joint report to G20 countries, the World Trade Organization (WTO), Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) reported that G20 governments have refrained from extensive use of restrictive trade and investment measures in recent months but have continued, in a limited way, to apply tariffs and non-tariff instruments that have hindered trade flows. (WTO press release, dated 09/14/09, available at http://www.wto.org/english/news_e/news09_e/trdev_14sep09_e.htm and Joint Report, dated 09/14/09, available at http://www.wto.org/english/news_e/news09_e/trdev_dg_report_14sep09_e.doc)

3. President Designates Richard Lidinsky as FMC Chairman

On September 12, 2009, the President announced that he has designated Richard A. Lidinsky, Jr. as Chair of the Federal Maritime Commission. (See ITT's Online Archives or 08/11/09 news, 09081199 3, for BP summary of the swearing in of Richard Lidinsky.) . (White House press release, dated 09/12/09, available at http://www.whitehouse.gov/the_press_office/President-Obama-Announces-More-Key-Administration-Posts-9/11/09/.)

4. President Announces Intent to Nominate Eric Hirschorn to be Head of BIS

On September 12, 2009, the President announced his intent to nominate Eric L. Hirschhorn, to be Under Secretary of Commerce for Export Administration and head of the Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce. (White House press release, dated 09/12/09, available at http://www.whitehouse.gov/the_press_office/President-Obama-Announces-More-Key-Administration-Posts-9/11/09/. Commerce Secretary Locke's Statement (dated 09/11/09) available at http://www.commerce.gov/NewsRoom/TopNews/PROD01_008408)

5. AES Broadcast on New License Exception C58 for CCDs

The Census Bureau has issued an AES Broadcast announcing, effective immediately, a new License Exception C58 for Consumer Communication Devices (CCD) has been added to the Automated Export System (AES). Under License Exception CCD, exports of eligible commodities and software may be made to individuals in Cuba and to independent non-governmental organizations in Cuba. (AES broadcast 2009040, dated 09/04/09, available at http://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/aes/documentlibrary/broadcasts/2009040.html.)

6. AES Compliance Seminar in Seattle, WA Scheduled for September 23-24th

The Census Bureau has issued an AES broadcast announcing that an AES Compliance Seminar, along with AESPcLink workshops, will be held in Seattle, WA on September 23rd and 24th, 2009. (AES broadcast 209042, dated 09/14/09, available by emailing documents@brokerpower.com.)

7. TWIC Deployment Website Update on Enrollment

The Transportation Security Administration is encouraging all transportation workers planning to enroll for a TWIC to pre-enroll and schedule an appointment on the Pre-Enroll/Schedule Enrollment Appointment website. (TWIC announcement, dated 09/09/09, available at http://twicinformation.tsa.dhs.gov/twicinfo/index.jsp)

8. FSIS Requests Comments on ANPR for Use of "Natural" in Labeling Meat, Poultry

The Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to assist the Agency in defining the conditions under which it will permit the voluntary claim ''natural'' to be used in the labeling of meat and poultry products. Comments are due November 13, 2009. (ANPR, FR Pub 09/14/09, available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-22036.pdf.)

9. DEA Proposes 2010 Assessment of Needs for Certain List I Chemicals

The Drug Enforcement Administration has issued a notice proposing the initial year 2010 Assessment of Annual Needs for certain List I chemicals in accordance with the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act (CMEA) of 2005. The CMEA requires DEA to establish production quotas and import quotas for ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and phenylpropanolamine. Comments are due October 14, 2009. (Notice, FR Pub 09/14/09, available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-22043.pdf.)

10. OFAC Blocks Additional Entities/Individuals Under Narcotics Kingpin Act

The Office of Foreign Assets Control has published the names of two additional entities and six additional individuals whose property and interests in property have been blocked pursuant to the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act, effective September 3, 2009. (Notice, FR Pub 09/14/09, available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-21984.pdf.)

11. ITA Quarterly Update on Foreign Government Cheese Subsidies

The International Trade Administration issued its quarterly update, effective September 14, 2009, to its annual list of foreign government subsidies on articles of cheese subject to an in-quota rate of duty. (Notice, FR Pub 09/14/09, available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-22066.pdf.)

12. Conference on Investment Opportunities in Sri Lanka

Export.gov is announcing a private-public conference on October 13-14, 2009 in Sri Lanka that will provide U.S. firms a unique opportunity to be among the first investors in the newly opened regions of Sri Lanka's Northern and Eastern Provinces. Targeted industry sectors include IT, Healthcare, Tourism & Leisure, Infrastructure, Diamonds/Gems & Jewelry, Manufacturing, Processed Food and Education. (Press release available at http://www.export.gov/articles/eg_main_020086.asp)

13. U.S. and FedEx Trade Mission to Turkey

FedEx and the U.S. Commercial Service will conduct a trade mission to help U.S. businesses explore exporting to the Turkish market, to assess the business climate of the country and determine how Turkey can be included in their international expansion plans. The emphasis for this mission, which will be held November 8-13, 2009 in Ankara, Istanbul, and Izmir, will be on private matchmaking. (U.S. Commercial Service notice available at http://www.buyusa.gov/turkey/en/fedex_turkey_trade_mission.html)