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U.S.-China Commission to Meet on Clean Energy Technology Policies
July 6, 2010 by Kelly Sly|Other U.S.

The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission announces a public hearing on July 14, 2010 in Washington, DC, titled “The Challenge of China’s Green Technology Policy and Ohio’s Response,” which will examine the implications for the U.S. of China’s policies for promoting domestic clean energy technology industry for the U.S., etc.

Nicaragua’s DR-CAFTA Apparel TPL Reduced Slightly by CITA
July 6, 2010 by Marie Rapport|Other U.S.

The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements is reducing Nicaragua’s Tariff Preference Level for non-originating cotton and manmade fiber apparel under the Dominican Republic - Central America-U.S. Free Trade Agreement by 761,138 square meters equivalent.

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.