Miscellaneous International Trade Notices
On June 9, 2004, the Secretary of Homeland Security testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on progress at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Among other things, the Secretary testified that DHS has created several new two-way channels of communication, including the National Infrastructure Coordination Center (NICC). According to the Secretary, NICC provides a centralized mechanism for the private sector, industry representatives, individual companies, and the Information Sharing and Analysis Centers to share and receive situational information about a threat, event, or crisis. (DHS Secretary testimony, dated 06/09/04, http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/display?content=3708.)
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1. DHS Has Created New Two-Way Communication Channel with Private Sector, Etc.
2. AMS Final Rule on Domestic/Imported Peanut Standards
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA's) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has issued a final rule, effective June 8, 2004, which adopts without change an interim final rule that changed peanut quality and handling standards for domestic and imported peanuts marketed in the U.S. (See ITT's Online Archives or 08/15/03 and 09/30/03 news, 03081522 and 03093099 6, for BP summary of the interim final rule and a subsequent correction, respectively.) (D/N FV03-996-2FIR, FR Pub 06/07/04, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/06jun20041800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2004/pdf/04-12787.pdf)
3. AMS Final Rule on Lamb Order Implementation
The USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has issued a final rule, effective July 7, 2004, which adopts without change its interim final rule that implemented the Lamb Promotion, Research, and Information Order, which is funded by assessments (taxes) on domestic lamb producers, lamb feeders, exporters, and seedstock producers. (See ITT's Online Archives or 06/18/02 news, 02061820, for BP summary of interim final rule.) (No. LS-02-05, FR Pub 06/07/04, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/06jun20041800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2004/pdf/04-12786.pdf)
4. BIS Issues Civil Penalty & 20 Year Denial of Export Privileges for EAR Violations
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has issued a notice affirming an administrative law judge's (ALJ's) recommended decision and order with respect to five alleged violations of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) committed by Jason Liao, individually and doing business as JFD International. Among other things, BIS charged that Liao exported detector log video amplifiers from the U.S. to China without the validated export license required. As a result, BIS has assessed a civil penalty of $55,000 against Liao and has ordered, among other things, that Liao's export privileges will be denied for a period of 20 years. (D/N 01-BXA-17, FR Pub 05/28/04, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/14mar20010800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2004/pdf/04-12181.pdf)
5. FDA Issues Updated Questions & Answers About Trans Fat Nutrition Labeling, Etc.
On March 3, 2004, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an updated version of its document entitled, Questions and Answers about Trans Fat Nutrition Labeling. Among other things, this document contains questions and answers about the FDA's regulation on Trans Fat Labeling and information about trans fats, other types of fats and cholesterol, etc.. (FDA document updated 03/03/04, available at http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/dms/qatrans2.html)
6. FMC Lists Applicants for OTI Licenses
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has issued a notice stating that the following companies have filed applications for license as non-vessel-operating common carrier (NVOCC), ocean freight forwarder (FF) or NVOCC/FF ocean transportation intermediaries (OTIs):
NVOCC-OTIs
Best International Shipping, Inc. (CA)
American Transport Logistics, Inc. (NJ)
Apex Maritime Co. (LAX), Inc. (CA)
Trans Atlantic Container Lines, Inc. (NJ)
Ace Logistics, Inc. (IL)
Fil-Am Cargo Corporation (CA)
Ever-OK International Forwarding Co., Ltd. (CA)
Apex Maritime Co., (NY) Inc. (NY)
Express USA Inc. (PA)
R & S Trading (PR)
Fleet Global Logistics (U.S.A.), Inc. (VA)
FF-OTIs
Maharlika Forwarders Travel & Tours (CA)
Teclogistics (TX)
Hua Feng (USA) Logistics Inc. (CA)
NMT International Shipping (Americas) Inc. (TX)
R.G. Associates, Inc. dba Interfreight (GA)
Dublin Worldwide Moving & Storage (CA)
NVOCC/FF-OTIs
Ni Midstar, LLC (MN)
UTL International, Inc. (CA)
Southgate Shipping, Inc. dba Oceanways Consolidation Services, (SC)
L & R Cargo, Inc. (FL)
Tisco Logistics Inc. (CA)
Grace Computer Distributors dba Grace Cargo (FL)
Grupo Delpa Corp. (FL)
(FMC notices (FR Pub 05/26/04, 06/03/04, and 06/09/04) available at: http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/14mar20010800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2004/pdf/04-11922.pdf, http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/14mar20010800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2004/pdf/04-12588.pdf, and http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/06jun20041800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2004/pdf/04-13060.pdf)
- FMC Reissues OTI Licenses
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has announced that it has reissued the following ocean transportation intermediary (OTI) licenses:
| License | Company | Date Reissued |
| 003568NF | CTSI Logistics, Inc. (NJ) | 04/22/04 |
| 003110NF | International Freight Transport Inc. (NJ) | 11/06/03 |
| 003286F | Rialto International, Inc. (WA) | 04/14/04 |
| 003718F | Sunship International Inc. (IL) | 04/23/04 |
| 003874NF | World Project Services, International, Inc. (TX) | 04/28/04 |
| 018140NF | Commonwealth Custom Broker, Inc. dba C.C.B. Logistics, dba C.C.B. Terminal (FL) | 01/14/04 |
| 002652NF | IFF, Inc. (GA) | 05/14/04 |
| 004179NF | Lilly & Associates - International Freight Forwarders, Inc. (FL) | 05/01/04 |
(FMC notices (FR Pub 05/26/04 and 06/09/04) available at: http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/14mar20010800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2004/pdf/04-11922.pdf, and http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/06jun20041800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2004/pdf/04-13060.pdf)
- FMC Revokes OTI Licenses
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has announced that it has revoked the following ocean transportation intermediary (OTI) licenses, effective on the corresponding dates shown below:
| License | Company | Date Revoked |
| 002652NF | IFF, Inc. (GA) | 05/13/04 |
| 018007F | LCL America, Inc. (IL) | 04/30/04 |
| 004179NF | Lilly & Associates - International Freight Forwarders, Inc. (FL) | 04/30/04 |
| 016297NF | Multitrans, Inc. (FL) | 04/30/04 |
| 004672F | National Bonded Warehouse, Inc. dba National Freight Express (FL) | 04/30/04 |
| 004290F | Neal Brothers, Inc. (SC) | 04/21/04 |
| 018072N | Oceanair Freight International, Inc. (FL) | 05/05/04 |
| 018075F | Rapidus, LLC (FL) | 12/02/03 |
| 004405F | Robert William Cisco dba Robert W. Cisco Customhouse Broker (LA) | 05/01/04 |
| 001199N | Suarez Shipping Services, Inc. (FL) | 03/23/04 |
| 017206NF | Trade Impact, LLC dba Tacoma Logistics (WA) | 05/07/04 |
| 012489N | Auto Express Lines, Inc. (FL) | 03/31/04 |
| 015090N | International Freight Logistics Ltd. (NY) | 05/26/04 |
| 016093N | Sovereign Express Line, LLC (VT) | 05/21/04 |
| 017457NF | Starwood, Inc. (FL) | 05/19/04 |
| 015563N | Universal Consolidated Services, Inc. (NY) | 05/26/04 |
(FMC notices (FR Pub 05/26/04 and 06/09/04) available at: http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/14mar20010800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2004/pdf/04-11922.pdf, and http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/06jun20041800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2004/pdf/04-13060.pdf)
9. ITA Requests Applicants for Market Development Cooperator Program
The International Trade Administration (ITA) has issued a notice requesting that eligible organizations submit proposals for the fiscal year (FY) 2004 competition for Market Development Cooperator Program (MDCP) awards. The ITA states that through MDCP cooperative agreements, it works with export multiplier organizations (e.g. trade associations, chambers of commerce etc.) to provide technical and financial assistance, which these organizations match. In connection with this competition, the ITA will hold a public meeting on June 23, 2004. Proposals must be received by the TA no later than 5 p.m. EST, July 14, 2004. (FR Pub 05/19/04 available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/14mar20010800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2004/pdf/04-11314.pdf)
10. ITA Announces Change in Location of Inaugural Meeting of Manufacturing Council
The ITA has issued an update stating that the location of the June 15, 2004 inaugural meeting of the manufacturing council has been changed. (See ITT's Online Archives or 06/04/04 news, 04060499 7 for BP summary of meeting announcement. ITA location change notice (FR Pub 06/08/04) available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/06jun20041800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2004/pdf/04-13002.pdf)