Miscellaneous International Trade Notices
Shippers' NewsWire reports that groups, such as the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) and the Chamber of Commerce, are lining up against congressional efforts to pass legislation requiring 100% scanning of maritime and air cargo. (See ITT's Online Archives or 01/17/07 news, 07011910, for BP summary of NCBFAA opposition.) (SNW dated 01/10/07, www.americanshipper.com.)
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1. Two More Groups Oppose Congressional Efforts on 100% Cargo Scanning
2. TWIC Pilot Program Expected to Be Launched at 10 Ports in April
The Journal of Commerce reports that the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program is moving closer to enactment. According to the article, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) plans to launch the pilot program at 10 ports by April 13, 2007. (See ITT's Online Archives or 05/22/06 news, 06052225, for BP summary of the TWIC proposed rule.) (JoC Pub 01/08/07, www.joc.com)
3. Five New Members Appointed to Homeland Security Advisory Committee
The Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a press release announcing the appointment of five new members to the Homeland Security Advisory Committee (HSAC) and its senior advisory committees on January 11, 2007 during their quarterly meetings. (DHS press release, dated 01/12/07, available at http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1168622109095.shtm.)
4. ITA Proposes Changes to AD/CV Document Submission Procedures, Etc.
The International Trade Administration (ITA) has issued a notice proposing to amend its regulations in antidumping (AD) and countervailing (CV) duty proceedings governing information submitted to the ITA and administrative protective orders in order to improve ITA procedures and provide clarification to some aspects of its regulations. Comments must be received no later than February 28, 2007. (ITA notice, D/N 061121303-6301-01, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/06-9969.pdf.)