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USDA Interim Rule Extends Inspection/Weighing Waiver for Certain Grain Exports
July 19, 2010 by Kelly Sly|Other U.S.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration is issuing an interim rule, effective July 20, 2010, to potentially make permanent the current waiver for high quality grain exported in containers from the mandatory inspection and weighing requirements of the U.S. Grain Standards Act (USGSA). This interim rule only extends for 2 years a 5-year waiver that is set to expire on July 31, 2010, and asks for interested parties to comment on making this waiver permanent by September 17, 2010.

USTR Emphasizes Benefits of Trade with APEC Countries
July 19, 2010 by Barbara Chaves|Other U.S.

U.S. Trade Representative Kirk spoke at a July 14, 2010 event to welcome the launch of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation’s (APEC) USA Host Committee's preparation to host APEC in 2011, including the APEC meeting of Ministers Related to Trade (MRT) in Big Sky, Montana in May 2011. Ambassador Kirk emphasized the U.S.’s opportunity to partner with the economies in the Asia-Pacific region to promote trade by small and medium-sized businesses, create jobs, increase exports and grow the U.S. economy.

FTC Issues Final Amendments to Lamp Labeling Requirements
July 19, 2010 by Kelly Sly|Other U.S.

The Federal Trade Commission has issued a final rule which makes final amendments to the lamp labeling requirements in the Appliance Labeling Rule. FTC also seeks further comment on several issues for consideration in any subsequent rulemaking. Certain testing, reporting, and sampling requirement amendments under 16 CFR 305.8 will become effective August 18, 2010. All other amendments will become effective July 19, 2011. Comments are due by September 20, 2010.

AMS Proposes Procedures for Sorghum Order Referendum
July 19, 2010 by Barbara Chaves|Other U.S.

The Agricultural Marketing Service has issued a proposed rule to establish procedures the U.S. Department of Agriculture would use to conduct the first (and any subsequent) required referendum on whether to continue the Sorghum Promotion, Research, and Information Order, which was established in May 2008.

Presidential Determination on Suspension of LIBERTAD Right to Action
July 16, 2010 by Cindy Arevalo|Other U.S.

On July 14, 2010, the President sent a letter to various House and Senate committees informing them of his determination that suspension, for six months beyond August 1, 2010, of the right to bring action under Title III of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996 is necessary to U.S. national interests and will expedite a transition to democracy in Cuba.

USTR Spotlights Trade in North Carolina
July 16, 2010 by Barbara Chaves|Other U.S.

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has issued its weekly trade spotlight which focuses on trade in North Carolina and the benefits to North Carolina of the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement.

OFAC Blocks 9 Individuals in Colombia, Mexico, Panama Under Narcotics EO
July 16, 2010 by Kelly Sly|Other U.S.

The Office of Foreign Assets Control has designated nine individuals and 13 entities located in Colombia, Mexico and Panama as Specially Designated Narcotics Traffickers pursuant to Executive Order 12978, which prohibits U.S. persons from conducting financial or commercial transactions with these individuals and entities and freezes any assets the designees have under U.S. jurisdiction.