The Foreign Agriculture Service issued the following GAIN reports:
FSIS has provided updated information for the export of U.S. meat and poultry to the following countries:
The Federal Maritime Commission has issued a Federal Register notice of its inquiry to solicit information and comments concerning the effects on international liner shipping of the European Union’s repeal of the liner block exemption from competition laws that took effect on October 18, 2008. Responses are due by January 18, 2011. (See ITT's Online Archives or 11/02/10 news, 10110204, for BP summary of the draft FR notice.)
The Maritime Administration is withdrawing and terminating its notice published in the November 14, 2007 Federal Register which requested comments on what standards MARAD should apply concerning determinations of foreign reconstruction of U.S.-built vessels that participate in the Capital Construction Fund (CCF) program and foreign rebuilding of U.S.-built vessels that participate in the cargo preference program, as a new rule is no longer required.
On November 1, 2010, APHIS updated its Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) Animal Product Manual. This Manual provides the background, procedures, and regulatory actions to enforce the regulations governing the import and export of animals, animal products, and animal by-products.
On October 29, 2010, APHIS updated its Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) Canadian Border Agricultural Clearance Manual. This Manual serves as a guide for authorized Federal officers at ports of entry along the Canadian Border.
On November 1, 2010, APHIS updated its Miscellaneous and Processed Products PPQ Manual. The manual is used for regulating imported items that are processed and are not intended for propagation.
The State Department announces that the Advisory Committee on International Economic Policy (ACIEP) will meet on November 18, 2010. The meeting will focus on India’s infrastructure—opportunities and challenges for U.S. business. A discussion of sectoral issues will focus on women and economic security. Subcommittee reports and discussions will be led by the Economic Sanctions Subcommittee and the Investment Subcommittee.
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has prepared a draft environmental assessment to address a supplemental request for partial deregulation of sugar beets genetically engineered (GE) for tolerance to the herbicide glyphosate, or for similar administrative action to authorize the continued cultivation of the GE sugar beets subject to carefully tailored interim measures proposed by APHIS. Comments are due by December 6, 2010.
The Federal Trade Commission is issuing technical corrections to the Appliance Labeling Rule (16 CFR Part 305). FMC's document republishes the text of 16 CFR 305.20(f) concerning catalog requirements not published in the CFR and corrects text in Appendix D4 concerning labels for instantaneous water heaters.