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FMCSA Submits Final Rule to OMB on Banning Text Messaging by CMV Drivers
September 1, 2010 by Marie Rapport|Other U.S.

On August 27, 2010, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration submitted a final rule to the Office of Management and Budget entitled: "Drivers of Commercial Motor Vehicles: Limiting the Use of Wireless Communication Devices." FMCSA states that this rulemaking would ban text messaging while operating a commercial motor vehicle. This rulemaking is in response to FMCSA-sponsored studies that analyzed safety incidents and distracted drivers. This rulemaking would also address the National Transportation Safety Board´s "Most Wanted List" of safety recommendations.

NIST to Terminate NVLAP Testing Lab Accreditation Program
August 31, 2010 by Kelly Sly|Other U.S.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology announces that it intends to terminate, effective September 30, 2010, the Commercial Products Testing Laboratory Accreditation Program offered by the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP), which includes the following areas of testing: paints and related coatings, paper and related products, building seals and sealants, plastics, plumbing, roofing, and mattresses.

OFAC Blocks Individual in Saudi Arabia Under Terrorism EO
August 31, 2010 by Kelly Sly|Other U.S.

The Office of Foreign Assets Control is publishing the name of one newly-designated individual in Saudi Arabia whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to Executive Order 13224, “Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions With Persons Who Commit, Threaten To Commit, or Support Terrorism,” effective August 24, 2010.

Treasury, State Block 5 North Korean Entities, 3 Individuals Under WMD EO
August 31, 2010 by Kelly Sly|Other U.S.

In joint actions, the Departments of Treasury and State haveannounced the designations of five North Korean entities and three individuals under Executive Order13382 for supporting North Korea's Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) program, which freezesthe assets of WMD proliferators and their supporters and isolates them from the U.S. financial and commercial systems.

FAS Announces $150 Assessment for 2011 Dairy Import Licenses
August 31, 2010 by Kelly Sly|Other U.S.

The Foreign Agricultural Service announces a fee of $150 to be charged for the 2011 tariff-rate quota (TRQ) year for each license issued to a person or firm by the U.S. Department of Agriculture authorizing the importation of certain dairy articles, which are subject to tariff-rate quotas set forth in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS).

Agencies Seek Comments on Information Collections
August 30, 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):