The Federal Trade Commission has issued a Federal Register notice to request comments on its proposed revisions to the "Green Guides," which aim to respond to changes in the marketplace and help marketers avoid making unfair or deceptive environmental marketing claims. Comments are due by December 10, 2010. (See ITT's Online Archives or 10/08/10 news, 10100820, for previous BP summary of the proposed revisions.)
The State Department has designated the Armed Islamic Group and all associated aliases as Foreign Terrorist Organizations pursuant to Section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended.
The Transportation Security Administration is requesting comments by December 13, 2010 in order to renew approval for the information collections associated with its Certified Cargo Screening Program (CCSP) that secures passenger aircraft carrying cargo.
The Congressional Research Service has issued a report to Congress entitled “Asian Carp and the Great Lakes Region,” which discusses measures to prevent movement and expansion of Asian carp the Great Lakes region.
The Congressional Research Service has issued a report to Congress entitled “Pending U.S. and EU Free Trade Agreements with South Korea: Possible Implications for Automobile and Other Manufacturing Industries.” 1
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):
The Congressional Research Service has issued a report entitled “The Mexican Economy After the Global Financial Crisis.”
According to the State Department, on October 11, 2010, the Business Coalition Against Human Trafficking (BCAT) held its inaugural meeting to begin exploring how businesses can engage in real ways to combat both sex and labor trafficking and establish business protocols that build upon rather than undercut rule of law.
The Foreign Trade Zone Board has issued the following notice:
Agriculture Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Edward Avalos announced new efforts to protect the livestock trade between the United States and Mexico. After touring a temporary inspection facility in Laredo with Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX), Avalos announced that USDA will be opening a temporary cattle inspection facility in Eagle Pass, Texas, the third temporary facility opened since the suspensions earlier this year.