The Office of Foreign Assets Control is publishing the names of nine individuals and 13 entities in Colombia, Mexico, Panama, and Spain whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to Executive Order 12978, “Blocking Assets and Prohibiting Transactions with Significant Narcotics Traffickers," effective July 15, 2010.
The Environmental Protection Agency has issued a final rule, effective August 20, 2010, to issue a significant new use rule under section 5(a)(2) of the Toxic Substances Control Act for elemental mercury (CAS No. 7439976) for use in flow meters, natural gas manometers, and pyrometers, except for use in these articles when they are in service as of September 11, 2009. This action will require persons who intend to manufacture (including import) or process elemental mercury for an activity that is designated as a significant new use by this rule to notify EPA at least 90 days before commencing that activity.
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has issued a proposed rule to amend the Hazardous Materials Regulations to incorporate provisions contained in certain widely used or long-standing cargo tank special permits that are granted to multiple parties and have an established safety record. Comments are due by August 20, 2010.
On July 19, 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.
The President has issued an administrative order which continues for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13348, which includes the blocking of the property of certain persons connected to the former Liberian regime of Charles Taylor.