The Washington File reports that the U.S. and China's 2006 Energy Policy Dialogue discussions focused on how each country defines energy security and the value of strategic petroleum reserves. The U.S. impressed upon China the need to establish strategic petroleum reserves in a manner that is consistent with international standards. The Washington File explains that the U.S.-China Energy Policy Dialogue was created in 2004 and serves as a forum to discuss areas for energy cooperation between the two countries. (Washington File Pub 09/20/06, available at http://usinfo.state.gov/xarchives/display.html?p=washfile-english&y=2006&m=September&x=20060920174929ajesrom0.4380609)
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has issued a final rule, effective September 7, 2006, which amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) at 15 CFR Parts 740, 743, 772, and 774 to implement changes made to the Wassenaar Arrangement's List of Dual-Use Goods and Technologies (Wassenaar List), and Statements of Understanding maintained and agreed to by the governments participating in the Wassenaar Arrangement.
American Shipper reports that U.S. industry groups have lined up to attack S. 295, which calls for a 27.5% tax on imports from China. According to the article, the purpose of the bill is to pressure China to change its currency policy. (ShippersNewsWire, dated 09/25/06, www.americanshipper.com )
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has issued a final rule, effective September 7, 2006, which amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) at 15 CFR Parts 740, 743, 772, and 774 to implement changes made to the Wassenaar Arrangement's List of Dual-Use Goods and Technologies (Wassenaar List), and Statements of Understanding maintained and agreed to by the governments participating in the Wassenaar Arrangement.
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued a letter to the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) covering, among other things, the export compliance responsibilities of the forwarding community.
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has issued a final rule, effective September 7, 2006, which amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) at 15 CFR Parts 740, 743, 772, and 774 to implement changes made to the Wassenaar Arrangement's List of Dual-Use Goods and Technologies (Wassenaar List), and Statements of Understanding maintained and agreed to by the governments participating in the Wassenaar Arrangement.
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has issued a final rule, effective September 7, 2006, which amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) at 15 CFR Parts 740, 743, 772, and 774 to implement changes made to the Wassenaar Arrangement's List of Dual-Use Goods and Technologies (Wassenaar List), and Statements of Understanding maintained and agreed to by the governments participating in the Wassenaar Arrangement.
The Secretary of Commerce has issued a press release announcing that on September 19, 2006, the Senate passed H.R. 5684, implementing legislation for the U.S.-Oman Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The Senate had previously passed such legislation under a Senate bill number (S. 3569), but was required to pass the legislation under a House bill number. (See ITT's Online Archives or 07/25/06 news, 06072599 1, for previous BP summary on the passage by the House and Senate of U.S.-Oman FTA implementing legislation. (Press release, dated 09/19/06, available at http://www.commerce.gov/opa/press/Secretary_Gutierrez/2006_Releases/September/19_Gutierrez_US-Oman_FreeTrade_Agreement_stmnt.htm.)
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has issued a final rule, effective September 7, 2006, which amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) at 15 CFR Parts 740, 743, 772, and 774 to implement changes made to the Wassenaar Arrangement's List of Dual-Use Goods and Technologies (Wassenaar List), and Statements of Understanding maintained and agreed to by the governments participating in the Wassenaar Arrangement.
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has issued a final rule, effective September 7, 2006, which amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) at 15 CFR Parts 740, 743, 772, and 774 to implement changes made to the Wassenaar Arrangement's List of Dual-Use Goods and Technologies (Wassenaar List), and Statements of Understanding maintained and agreed to by the governments participating in the Wassenaar Arrangement.