Miscellaneous International Trade Notices
The Federal Maritime Commission has issued a notice announcing the filing of Agreement No. 011223-043, an amendment to the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement. The amendment would provide authority for the members to discuss cost savings and more efficient use of vessel and equipment assets and networks. Comments are due within ten days of December 29, 2008. (FR Pub 12/29/08, available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-30791.pdf)
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1. FMC Notice of Amendment to Transpacific Stabilization Agreement
2. DEA Interim Assessment of Annual Needs for Certain List I Chemicals
The Drug Enforcement Agency has issued a notice establishing, on an interim basis, the Assessment of Annual Needs for the List I chemicals ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and phenylpropanolamine. Comments are due by January 28, 2009. (FR Pub 12/29/08, available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-30808.pdf)
3. State Dept Maintains Designation of Certain Organizations as Foreign Terrorists
The State Department has issued a notice announcing that the Deputy Secretary of State has determined, based upon a review, that the following organizations shall be maintained as foreign terrorist organizations: Jaish-e-Mohammed (JEM) and Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LT), and all designated aliases. (FR Pub 12/29/08, available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-30828.pdf)
4. FTZB Notice
The Foreign Trade Zone Board issued the following:
FTZ 25 - Port Everglades, FL - Application for Reorganization/Expansion
5. Nominations Sought for Meat and Poultry Inspection Committee
The Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a news release announcing that nominations are being sought for membership on the National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection (NACMPI). Nominations must be e-mailed or postmarked by Jan. 23, 2009. (USDA News Release 12/24/08, available at http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/NR_122408_01/index.asp
6. FDA Warning on Chicken Jerky Treats for Dogs from China
The Food and Drug Administration has issued a news release announcing that it continues to caution consumers about a potential association between the development of illness in dogs and the consumption of chicken jerky products. The products - also called chicken tenders, strips, or treats - are imported from China. FDA issued a cautionary warning to consumers in September 2007. (FDA posting 12/24/08, available at http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/jerky122408.html )
7. BIS Major Cases List for December 2008
The Bureau of Industry and Security updated its "Major Cases List" for December 2008. New additions to the List are highlighted first, followed by major cases from over the last several years grouped by case focus. (Notice available at http://www.bis.doc.gov/complianceandenforcement/majorcaselist/mcl122008.pdf)
8. LA Begins Pay-Out Process to Clean Truck Program Concessionaires
The Port of Los Angeles has issued a news release announcing that it began the process of distributing an estimated $44 million in incentive checks over the coming weeks to its Clean Truck Program (CTP) concessionaires that have already committed to deploying new, privately-funded clean trucks into drayage service in advance of CTP schedule requirements. (Press release, dated 12/23/08, available at http://www.portoflosangeles.org/newsroom/2008_releases/news_122308ctp-payout.pdf )
9. 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 or intend to request Office of Management and Budget approval or extension of approval (see notices for specific details):
| Agency | Information Collection | Comments Due |
|---|---|---|
| BIS 1 | Import, End-User, and Delivery Verification Certificates (BIS Forms 645P and 647P) | 12/18/08 |
| APHIS 1 | User Fee Regulation, 7 CFR 354 and 9 CFR 130 | 12/22/08 |
| APHIS 2 | National Animal Identification System | 12/12/08 |
| APHIS 3 | Importation of Fruits and Vegetables | 12/12/08 |
| ITA 1 | Export Trading Companies Contact Facilitation Services (Form ITA 4094P) | 12/22/08 |
| ITA 2 | Application for Insular Watch and Jewelry Program Benefits (Forms ITA 334P, 334P-1, 334P-2, 334P-3) | 12/22/08 |
| EPA 1 | Recording and Periodic Reporting of the Production, Import, Recycling, Destruction, Transhipment, and Feedback Use of Ozone-Depleting Substances (Renewal) | 12/08/08 |
BIS 1 Information Collection (FR Pub 11/18/08) available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-27296.pdf
APHIS 1 Information Collection (FR Pub 11/20/08) available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-27606.pdf
APHIS 2 and APHIS 3 Information Collections (FR Pub 11/12/08) available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-26743.pdf
ITA 1 Information Collection (FR Pub 11/20/08) available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-27602.pdf
ITA 2 Information Collection (FR Pub 11/20/08) available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-27589.pdf
EPA 1 Information Collection (FR Pub 11/06/06) available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-26498.pdf