The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has issued a notice that lists those applying for ocean transportation intermediary licenses as a non-vessel-operating common carrier (NVOCC), ocean freight forwarder (FF) or NVOCC/FF OTI, as follows:
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 Federal Aviation Administration has submitted a proposed rule to the Office of Management and Budget that would require airport operators to institute a safety management system at their airports. This action is necessary to improve safety through conformance with best practices in risk management and promote international harmonization with ICAO standards. The rule is intended to facilitate integration of formal risk management processes within the airport´s day-to-day operations.
The Coast Guard's National Maritime Security Advisory Committee will meet on July 20, 2010 in Washington, DC. The agenda for the meeting includes a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) update, the DHS Global Supply Chain Security Strategy Initiative, a Maritime Transportation Security Act update, etc.
The Office of Management and Budget has approved a Bureau of Industry and Security final rule that will update and clarify certain items on the Commerce Control List that indicate "crime control" as a reason for control. The specific changes made by this rule include replacing obsolete terminology, adding items to illustrative lists of categories of items in certain entries, and removing duplicative or redundant controls.
The International Trade Commission announces that its 2010 report, "Recent Trends in U.S. Services Trade," is available online and in CD and printed form. ITC also invites interested members of the public to furnish information in connection with the 2011 report by October 12, 2010. A press release on the 2010 report is also available here.
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has issued a notice announcing the Order revoking the following ocean transportation intermediary (OTI) license is being rescinded:
Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade Francisco Sánchez announced the Growth in Emerging Metropolitan Sectors (GEMS) initiative at the June 30, 2010, “Accelerating Inclusive Growth: The Future of the U.S.-India Commercial Relationship” seminar in Washington. The initiative will focus on building commercial ties between the United States and India’s emerging regions.