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FMC Lists OTI Applications
July 2, 2010 by Kathy Hedrick|Other U.S.

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has issued a notice that lists those applying for ocean transportation intermediary licenses as a non-vessel-operating common carrier (NVOCC), ocean freight forwarder (FF) or NVOCC/FF OTI, as follows:

California AG Notifies 2 Retail Chains of Jewelry Found with High Lead Levels
July 2, 2010 by Cindy Arevalo|Other U.S.

The Center for Environmental Health has issued a press release announcing that the California Attorney General, acting on CEH’s findings, has notified Rainbow Apparel of America, Inc., owner of the national retail chains Rainbow and 5-7-9 stores, of extremely high levels of lead found in jewelry purchased from the stores in May 2010.

FMC Lists OTI Reissuance
July 2, 2010 by Kathy Hedrick|Other U.S.

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has issued a notice that reissues an ocean transportation intermediary (OTI) license, as follows:

Agencies Seek Comments on Information Collections
July 2, 2010 by Kathy Hedrick|Other U.S.

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):

ITC Issues 2010 Report on Services Trade, Requests Comments on 2011 Report
July 2, 2010 by Kelly Sly|Other U.S.

The International Trade Commission announces that its 2010 report, "Recent Trends in U.S. Services Trade," is available online and in CD and printed form. ITC also invites interested members of the public to furnish information in connection with the 2011 report by October 12, 2010. A press release on the 2010 report is also available here.

FAA Submits Proposed Rule on Airport Safety Management to OMB
July 2, 2010 by Marie Rapport|Other U.S.

The Federal Aviation Administration has submitted a proposed rule to the Office of Management and Budget that would require airport operators to institute a safety management system at their airports. This action is necessary to improve safety through conformance with best practices in risk management and promote international harmonization with ICAO standards. The rule is intended to facilitate integration of formal risk management processes within the airport´s day-to-day operations.

OMB Approves BIS Final Rule to Revise CCL on Crime Control Activities
July 2, 2010 by Marie Rapport|Other U.S.

The Office of Management and Budget has approved a Bureau of Industry and Security final rule that will update and clarify certain items on the Commerce Control List that indicate "crime control" as a reason for control. The specific changes made by this rule include replacing obsolete terminology, adding items to illustrative lists of categories of items in certain entries, and removing duplicative or redundant controls.

GEMS Initiative to Strengthen Commercial Cooperation between the U.S. and India
July 2, 2010 by Marie Rapport|Other U.S.

Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade Francisco Sánchez announced the Growth in Emerging Metropolitan Sectors (GEMS) initiative at the June 30, 2010, “Accelerating Inclusive Growth: The Future of the U.S.-India Commercial Relationship” seminar in Washington. The initiative will focus on building commercial ties between the United States and India’s emerging regions.