Miscellaneous International Trade Notices
The State Department has issued a public notice announcing various upcoming meetings of the International Telecommunication Advisory Committee (ITAC) to prepare for the ITU Telecommunication Standardization Advisory Group (TSAG) Meeting and ITU-T Study Groups 3, 4, and 17 meetings. According to the notice, ITAC will meet with an agenda for preparations for an upcoming ITU-T TSAG meeting on: January 19, February 2, February 16 (teleconference) and March 2, 2005.
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1. State Department Announces Various Upcoming ITAC Meetings
In addition, ITAC will meet with an agenda for preparations for the ITU-T Study Group 3 (tariff and accounting principles) meeting on January 5 and January 11, 2005. Finally, ITAC will meet to prepare for ITU-T Study Group 17 (Security, languages and telecommunication software) meeting and ITU-T Study Group 4 (Telecommunication management) meeting on January 26, 2005. (Public Notice 4900, FR Pub 12/20/04, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/06jun20041800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2004/pdf/04-27806.pdf)
2. State Department Announces Shipping Coordinating Committee to Meet
The State Department has announced that the Shipping Coordinating Committee will conduct an open meeting on January 11, 2005 in order to prepare for the 49th Session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Subcommittee on Fire Protection, which is to be held from January 24 - 28, 2005. (Public Notice 4899, FR Pub 12/20/04, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/06jun20041800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2004/pdf/04-27807.pdf)
3. ITC Submits Form on Logistic Services to OMB for Approval
The International Trade Commission (ITC) has issued a notice announcing that it has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval a form for use in connection with investigation No. 332-463, Logistic Services: An Overview of the Global Market and Potential Effects of Removing Trade Impediments. (FR Pub 10/21/04, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/06jun20041800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2004/pdf/04-23554.pdf)
4. Homeland Security Advisory Council Met in San Diego, CA
The Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC) held a partially open meeting in San Diego, CA for purposes of receiving reports from Senior Advisory Committees, receiving briefings from Department of Homeland Security (DHS) staff on Departmental initiatives, and holding roundtable deliberations and discussions among HSAC members. (D/N DHS-2004-0023, FR Pub 11/24/04, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/06jun20041800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2004/pdf/04-26057.pdf)
5. FMC Reissues OTI Licenses
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has announced that it has reissued the following ocean transportation intermediary (OTI) licenses:
| License | Company | Date Reissued |
| 004108N | DRT International, Incorporated (FL) | 10/24/04 |
| 004263N | Distribution Transportation Services Company (MO) | 09/20/04 |
(FR Pub 12/15/04, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/06jun20041800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2004/pdf/04-27442.pdf)
6.FMC Revokes OTI Licenses
The FMC has announced that it has revoked the following ocean transportation intermediary (OTI) licenses, effective on the corresponding dates shown below:
| License | Company | Date Revoked |
| 017473F | Eagle Pacific, Corp. (NY) | 11/12/04 |
| 003621F | I.C.C. Products, Inc. dba I.C.C. Cargo Services (FL) | 11/15/04 |
| 017600N | KTL International, Inc. (IL) | 11/12/04 |
| 015646N | Universe Freight Brokers, Inc. dba Seacarriers (FL) | 10/30/04 |
(FR Pub 12/15/04, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/06jun20041800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2004/pdf/04-27441.pdf)
7. Meeting of the President's Export Council via Teleconference
The International Trade Administration (ITA) has issued a notice announcing that the President's Export Council (PEC) was scheduled to hold an open meeting on December 2, 2004 via teleconference to discuss a draft recommendation to the President regarding export control legislation. (FR Pub 12/02/04, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/06jun20041800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2004/pdf/E4-3445.pdf)
8. ITA Issues Export Trade Certificate of Review
The International Trade Administration (ITA) has issued an Export Trade Certificate of Review to the Rocky Mountain Instrument Company (RMI), which produces and then exports laser and imaging optical components, etc. In granting other Export Trade Certificates of Review, the ITA has previously stated that such Certificates protect the recipients from certain antitrust lawsuits and private actions. (FR Pub 12/03/04, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/06jun20041800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2004/pdf/04-26593.pdf)
9. Various Agencies Seek Comments on Information Collections
The following agencies are seeking comments on the following information collections for which they have requested or intend to request Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval (see notices for specific details):
| Agency | Information Collection | Comments Due |
|---|---|---|
| CBP | CBP Regulations for Customshouse Brokers | 01/06/051 |
| CBP | Cost Submission (Form CBP-247) | 01/06/051 |
| CBP | Declaration of Ultimate Consignee That Articles Were Exported for Temporary Scientific or Educational Purposes | 01/06/052 |
| CBP | Commercial Invoice | 01/06/052 |
| CBP | Canadian Border Boat Landing Permit (Form I-68) | 01/06/053 |
| CBP | User Fees (Form CBP-339) | 01/13/054 |
| ITA | Outside Assessment of Dept. of Commerce (DOC) Compliance Program | 02/07/055 |
1FR Pub 12/07/04, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/06jun20041800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2004/pdf/04-26774.pdf, 2FR Pub 12/07/04, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/06jun20041800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2004/pdf/04-26775.pdf, 3FR Pub 12/07/04, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/06jun20041800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2004/pdf/04-26778.pdf, 4FR Pub 12/14/04, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/06jun20041800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2004/pdf/04-27326.pdf, and 5FR Pub 12/07/04, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/06jun20041800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2004/pdf/E4-3500.pdf
10. Foreign-Trade Zones Board Actions
The Foreign-Trade Zones Board (FTZB) has issued the following notices of recent FTZB actions:
| FTZ Applicant | Company or action |
| Koochiching Economic Development Authority, MN (FTZ 259)1 | Application for special-purpose subzone status for the all-terrain vehicle engine and snowmobile manufacturing facilities of Arctic Cat, Inc. (ACI), MN. |
| Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce, AL (FTZ 222)2 | Requesting authority to expand its zone in Montgomery County, AL, adjacent to the Birmingham Customs port of entry. |
| City of Memphis, TN (FTZ 77)2 | Application for expansion of Subzone 77A on behalf of Sharp Manufacturing Company of America, is approved, subject to regulations. |
| City of Conroe, TX (FTZ Applicant)2 | Extension of Rebuttal Comment Period for the application to establish a general purpose FTZ in Conroe (Montgomery County), TX, at request of the applicant. |
FTZ notices (FR Pub 12/10/041, and 12/14/042) available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/06jun20041800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2004/pdf/04-27183.pdf, http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/06jun20041800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2004/pdf/04-27379.pdf