Miscellaneous International Trade Notices
According to Washington Trade Daily, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation reports that the U.S. and Vietnam are expected to sign the bilateral World Trade Organization (WTO) accession agreement on market access on May 31, 2006. (WTD, dated 05/31/06, www.washingtontradedaily.com )
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1. U.S. and Vietnam Expected to Sign Bilateral WTO Market Access Agreement on May 31st
2. State Department Final Rule Requires Presentation of Passports by Certain Mexican Nationals at Border Crossings
The State Department has issued a final rule, effective May 30, 2006, which amends 22 CFR Part 41 in order to require the presentation of Mexican Federal passports as a necessary condition for Mexican citizens applying for combined Border Crossing Cards and B-1/B-2 visas (laser visas). The final rule also removes the conditions under which certain beneficiaries of the Immigration and Nationality Act 212(d)(3)(A) waivers of ineligibility could receive laser visas. (Public Notice 5422, FR Pub 05/30/06, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/E6-8288.pdf)
3. U.S. and Switzerland Sign "Trade and Investment Cooperation Forum" Agreement
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has issued a press release announcing that the U.S. and Switzerland signed the U.S.-Switzerland Trade and Investment Cooperation Forum Agreement on May 25, 2006. USTR states that this agreement establishes "Trade and Investment Cooperation Forum" for the U.S. and Switzerland to discuss bilateral trade and related issues and examine ways to strengthen its economic relationship. (USTR Press Release, dated 05/25/06, available at http://www.ustr.gov/Document_Library/Press_Releases/2006/May/United_States_Switzerl_Sign_Trade_Investment_Cooperation_Forum_Agreement.html)
4. Various Agencies Seek Comments on Information Collections
Various U.S. government agencies are seeking comments on the following information collections for which they have requested Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval or extension of approval (see notices for specific details):
| Agency | Information Collection | Comments Due |
|---|---|---|
| APHIS 1 | Tuberculosis Testing of Imported Cattle | 07/25/06 |
| APHIS 2 | Plant Pest, Noxious Weed, and Garbage Regulations | 07/25/06 |
| APHIS 3 | Recognition of Animal Disease Status of Regions in the European Union | 07/25/06 |
| ITC | ITC Tariff and Trade DataWeb: \"Create New User Account Form\" | 07/25/06 |
(APHIS 1 Information Collection, FR Pub 05/26/06, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/E6-8139.pdf)
(APHIS 2 Information Collection, FR Pub 05/26/06, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/E6-8152.pdf)
(APHIS 3 Information Collection, FR Pub 05/26/06, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/E6-8155.pdf)
(ITC Information Collection, FR Pub 05/26/06, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/E6-8093.pdf)
5. FMC Lists OTI Application
The FMC has issued one notice that either list those applying for OTI licenses, as follows:
| Applications |
| NVOCC OTI applicants: |
| Boston Shipping Enterprises, Inc. (NY) |
| DVN Carries, LP (TX) |
| TUG New York, Inc. (NY) |
| Sunitrans Logistics Private Limited (India) |
| Ocean & Sky International Freight A Partnership (NV) |
| President Container Line, Inc. (CA) |
| NVOCC/FF OTI applicants: |
| ZLN North America Inc. (VA) |
| Atlas Logistics (USA) LLC (OH) |
| Affordable Global Shipping LLC dba Affordable Global Shipping (TX) |
| America's Cargo Logistics LLC (NY) |
| FF/OTI applicants: |
| Sunshine Service International, Inc. (NY) |
| Embarques Colonial Corporation (FL) |
| Savitas Express, Inc. (CA) |
| Globaltransol L.L.C. (NY) |
| Awilda Shipping Corporation (NY) |
| Arrow Worldwide, LLC (WA) |
| Journey Moving and Storage Corp. dba International Sea & Air (NJ) |
FMC notice (FR Pub (05/10/06) available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/E6-7141.pdf