Miscellaneous International Trade Notices
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has issued a final rule, effective February 25, 2010, which, among other things, amends the phytosanitary treatment regulations in 7 CFR Part 305 by removing the lists of approved treatments and treatment schedules from the regulations, while retaining the general requirements for performing treatments and certifying or approving treatment facilities. The final rule also harmonizes and combines the requirements for performing irradiation treatment for imported articles, articles moved interstate from Hawaii and U.S. territories, and articles moved interstate from an area quarantined for fruit flies. (D/N APHIS-2008-0022, FR Pub 10/26/10, available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-1375.pdf)
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1. APHIS Amends, Harmonizes Certain Phytosanitary Treatment Requirements
2. FMCSA Offers Archived Webcast of HOS Listening Session
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has posted a webcast of the January 19, 2010 public "listening session" it held on hours-of-service for property-carrying commercial motor vehicles. This session is one of four that FMCSA is holding to help FMCSA develop a new HOS proposed rule. (Webcast, posted 01/22/10, available at http://www.tvworldwide.com/events/dot/100119/)
3. FTC Retains "Amplifier Rule" in Current Form, Issues Testing Guidance
The Federal Trade Commission has completed its regulatory review of its Trade Regulation Rule Relating to Power Output Claims for Amplifiers Utilized in Home Entertainment Products (Amplifier Rule), as part of FTC's systematic review of all current regulations and guides, and has determined to retain the Rule in its current form. FTC also takes this opportunity to issue guidance concerning the testing requirements under the Rule for measuring power ratings of multichannel amplifiers. (FR Pub 01/26/10, available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-1418.pdf)
4. BIS Announces Feb. 11th Materials Advisory Committee Meeting
The Bureau of Industry and Security has announced that its Materials Technical Advisory Committee will meet on February 11, 2010, in Washington, D.C. The Committee advises the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Export Administration with respect to technical questions that affect the level of export controls applicable to materials and related technology. (FR Pub 01/26/10, available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-1347.pdf)
5. Bahamas Initials EPA Trade in Services and Investment Commitments with EU
The European Commission reports that on January 25, 2010, the Bahamas initialed its Trade in Services and Investment Commitments with the European Union as part of the Economic Partnership Agreement which links the EU and 15 Caribbean States. (Press release, dated 01/25/10, available at http://trade.ec.europa.eu/doclib/press/index.cfm?id=511)
6. FAS Global Agriculture Information Network Reports
The Foreign Agriculture Service issued the following GAIN reports:
| Country | Report Title |
|---|---|
| Thailand | 2010 Soybean Meal TRQ in Place: Trade Policy Monitoring |
| Vietnam | Rice Price - Weekly: 2009 |
| Thailand | Rice Price - Weekly: Weekly Rice Price Update |
| Japan | The Japanese Nursery Sector: Market Development Reports |
| Vietnam | Rice Price - Weekly: 2010 |