Miscellaneous International Trade Notices
The Journal of Commerce reports that Michael Laden, former executive with Target Corp., says C-TPAT has not delivered on its promise of expedited trade, as the three benefit tiers do not have bright lines of distinction among them. According to Laden, at the end of the day, there isn't a lot of benefit in joining. (JoC, 01/22/07, www.joc.com )
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1. Laden Says C-TPAT Has Not Delivered its Promise of Expedited Trade
2. CBP Re-Accredits/Re-Approves Texas Company as Commercial Gauger & Laboratory
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a notice stating that it has re-accredited and re-approved Laboratory Service, Inc., of Seabrook, Texas, as a commercial gauger and laboratory, effective February 18, 2005. CBP adds that the next triennial inspection date will be scheduled for February 2008. (CBP Dec. 07-03, FR Pub 02/15/07, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/E7-2650.pdf)
3. CBP Re-Accredits/Re-Approves Florida Company as Commercial Gauger & Laboratory
CBP has issued a notice stating that it has re-accredited and re-approved Intertek Testing Service/Caleb Brett, of Tampa, Florida, as a commercial gauger and laboratory, effective May 24, 2006. CBP adds that the next triennial inspection date will be scheduled for May 2009. (CBP Dec. 07-04, FR Pub 02/15/07, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/E7-2651.pdf)
4. BIS' MPETAC to Hold Open Meeting on March 8, 2007
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has issued a notice announcing that the Materials Processing Equipment Technical Advisory Committee (MPETAC) will hold an open meeting on March 8, 2007 in Washington, DC. The agenda for this meeting includes a presentation of papers and comments by the public, a report on the Wassenaar Experts meeting, a discussion of the MPETAC 2007 proposal, a report on proposed changes to the Export Administration Regulation, etc. (FR Pub 02/15/07, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/07-701.pdf)
5. BIS' RPTAC to Hold Partially Closed Meeting on March 6, 2007
BIS has issued a notice announcing that the Regulations and Procedures Technical Advisory Committee (RPTAC) will hold a partially closed meeting on March 6, 2007 in Washington, DC. The agenda for the public session of this meeting includes a presentation of papers or comments by the public, an update on the Wassenaar Statement of Understanding on Military End-Uses (China 'catch-all') and Validated End-User (VEU), a regulations update, country policy updates, an encryption update, an export enforcement update, an Automated Export System (AES) update, etc. (FR Pub 02/15/07, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/07-702.pdf)
6. Recent CPSC Press Releases on Recalls
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued separate press releases (dated 12/15/06 - 12/29/06) announcing that the following companies, in cooperation with the CPSC, are voluntarily recalling the products listed below. Due to the large number of recalls, this is Part II of a two-part series of summaries. (Press releases available at http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prereldec06.html)
Code Legend according to releases: D - Distributor, I - Importer, M - Manufacturer, N/A - Not Applicable, R - Retailer, W - Wholesaler, A - Agent. |
7. Various Agencies Seek Comments on Information Collections
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 (OMB) approval or extension of approval (see notices for specific details):
| Agency | Information Collection | Comments Due |
|---|---|---|
| APHIS 1 | Untreated Oranges, Tangerines, and Grapefruit from Mexico Transiting the United States to Foreign Countries | 03/09/07 |
| FDA 1 | Export of Medical Devices-Foreign Letters of Approval | 03/16/07 |
| FDA 2 | Agreement for Shipment of Devices for Sterlization-21 CFR 801.150(e) | 03/16/07 |
| CBP 1 | Distribution of Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset to Affected Domestic Producers | 04/16/07 |
| CBP 2 | Accreditation of Commercial Testing Laboratories; Approval of Commercial Gaugers | 04/16/07 |
| APHIS 2 | Animal Welfare; Inspection, Licensing, and Procurement of Animals | 04/17/07 |
| APHIS 3 | Animal Care; Program Evaluation Survey of Licensees and Registrants | 04/17/07 |
(APHIS 1 Information Collection, FR Pub 02/09/07, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/E7-2193.pdf
(FDA 1 Information Collection, FR Pub 02/14/07, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/E7-2489.pdf
(FDA 2 Information Collection, FR Pub 02/14/07, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/E7-2467.pdf
(CBP 1 & 2 Information Collection, FR Pub 02/15/07, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/E7-2656.pdf
(APHIS 2 Information Collection, FR Pub 02/16/07, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/E7-2786.pdf
(APHIS 3 Information Collection, FR Pub 02/16/07, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/E7-2787.pdf