The following export control and compliance training outreach events are listed on the Bureau of Industry and Security's updated training schedule:

On June 16, 2010, the Transporation Department's Office of Inspector General issued its report on actions needed to advance the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen). OIG conducted this review at the request of the Chairmen and Ranking Members of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and Subcommittee on Aviation, who asked that we examine the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) progress toward the NextGen transition. Our report addresses (1) key actions needed to successfully implement NextGen, (2) FAA and partner agencies’ progress in leveraging resources and budgets, and (3) FAA’s efforts to engage the private sector in shaping NextGen policy issues.

The Transportation Security Administration has issued a notice stating that effective August 1, 2010, 100% of cargo flown on passenger aircraft originating in the U.S. must be screened as mandated by the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007.

The State Department announces meetings on July 8 and August 11, 2010 of the International Telecommunication Advisory Committee to start preparations for the 2010 Plenipotentiary Conference of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the 2011 ITU Radiocommunication Sector World Radiocommunication Conference Preparatory Meeting.

The International Trade Administration's U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service is organizing a Trade Mission to Brazil to tap opportunities in the private and public security areas in Rio de Janeiro, Brasilia and Sao Paulo, which will include representatives from a variety of U.S. safety and security equipment firms.

The International Trade Administration has issued an Export Trade Certificate of Review to EFS International Corporation/DBA: EFS Global Trade and Export Services (Application No. 10-00002).

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has posted its response to a question it received regarding the Trans-Pacific Partnership and Customs procedures. According to the questioner, research consistently shows that a significant barrier to increased international trade by small businesses is the opaque and expensive problem of Customs procedures, documentation and duties. They asked what the Administration will do to help make the export/import process via the Posts and express carriers faster, cheaper and easier for small business? The USTR responded by saying that it plans to address the customs-related issues identified as part of customs cooperation group of the TPP negotiations. In keeping with its objective to make the TPP a 21st century agreement, USTR plans to discuss ways that it could further facilitate international trade and increase the transparency of customs procedures, including for outbound and express shipments.

On June 21, 2010, officials of the U.S. and Switzerland signed an enhanced Open Skies Air Transport Agreement, replacing the previous agreement signed in 1995. The new agreement entered into force upon signature. The new agreement includes all of the essential elements of Open Skies and adds the right for airlines of both countries to operate all-cargo flights to third countries without a connection to the home country. In addition, the new agreement extends to Swiss airlines the opportunity to compete under the “Fly America Act” for certain U.S. government civilian agency-funded passenger and cargo traffic between the United States and Switzerland and between non-U.S. points.

The U.S. Postal Service has issued a final rule, effective August 2, 2010, which revises its mailing standards to treat all cigarettes (including roll-your-own tobacco) and smokeless tobacco products as nonmailable when sent in outbound or inbound international mail.

The International Trade Administration is correcting its June 8, 2010 Federal Register notice and request for comments on the Import Administration's Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (IA ACCESS) Pilot Program to correct the reference to the ITA docket number, and to note that the RIN number need not be included in the comments.