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AMS Interim Rule Extends Use of Methionine in Organic Poultry
August 24, 2010 by Kelly Sly|Other U.S.

The Agricultural Marketing Service has issued an interim rule, effective October 1, 2010, which amends the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances by revising the annotation of methionine to extend its use in organic poultry production until October 1, 2012, at the following maximum levels of synthetic methionine per ton of feed: laying chickens - 4 pounds; broiler chickens -- 5 pounds; turkeys and all other poultry - 6 pounds. Comments are due by October 25, 2010.

Agencies Seek Comments on Information Collections
August 23, 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):

FAS Posts GAIN Report on Egg Export Opportunity to Thailand
August 23, 2010 by Marie Rapport|Other U.S.

On August 17, 2010, the Foreign Agricultural Service posted a Global Agricultural Information Network report stating that on July 13, 2010 the Thailand Cabinet agreed to terminate the import quota regime for breeding layers in an attempt to ease escalating domestic egg prices. The policy change should increase breeding layer imports sharply in 2010. U.S. breeding layer companies should benefit from this change.

TTB Announces Signing of Firearms Excise Tax Improvement Act of 2010
August 23, 2010 by Marie Rapport|Other U.S.

The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau announced that the Firearms Excise Tax Improvement Act of 2010 was signed into law on August 16, 2010. This law amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 so that firearms and ammunition excise tax (FAET) payments that were otherwise required to be made by semimonthly deposit will be due and payable on the date of filing of the quarterly FAET tax returns. TTB is currently developing guidance to implement the changes made by the new law.

HHS Requests Info on Health Effects of Low-Level Lead Exposure
August 23, 2010 by Kelly Sly|Other U.S.

The Department of Health and Human Services' Center for the Evaluation of Risk to Human Reproduction requests information about ongoing studies or upcoming publications on the health effects of low-level lead exposure, such as in paint pigments, ceramics, caulk, plastics, and electronic devices, among other things. Information is due by October 7, 2010.

Export.Gov Posts ITA and SBA Webinar Presentation on NEI, Etc.
August 23, 2010 by Marie Rapport|Other U.S.

Export.Gov has posted the presentation from the first National Export Initiative (NEI) webinar, co-hosted by the International Trade Administration and the Small Business Administration. In addition, Export.Gov has information on the Export-Import Bank and their export programs, seminars and trade events. SBA also provides video, podcasts, and free courses that give viewers a "walk you" the export process.

OFAC Blocks 3 Entities in Malta Pursuant to WMD EO
August 23, 2010 by Kelly Sly|Other U.S.

The Office of Foreign Assets Control is publishing the names of 3 newly-designated entities in Malta whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to Executive Order 13382, “Blocking Property of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferators and Their Supporters,” effective August 13, 2010.