Miscellaneous International Trade Notices
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is announcing the availability of its Policy Statement on the Interpretation and Enforcement of the Tracking Label requirement for children's products of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008. (See ITT's Online Archives or 07/22/09 news, 09072205, for BP summary of the tracking label Policy Statement which was previously posted on CPSC's Web site.)(FR Pub 08/19/09, available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-19816.pdf)
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1. CPSC Announces Availability of CPSIA Policy Statement on Tracking Labels
2. New York/Newark Pipeline on Carnet Processing Points of Contact
U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Port of New York/Newark has issued an Informational Pipeline providing updated CBP points of contact for carnet processing for the port. (Pipeline No. 09-024, dated 08/18/09, available via email by sending a request to documents@brokerpower.com)
3. Miami Bulletin on TSA Screening of In-Bond Shipments on Passenger Aircraft
CBP's Port of Miami has issued an Information Bulletin on Transportation Security Administration mandated screening of in-bond shipments on passenger aircrafts. (Pipeline No. 09-028, dated 08/18/09, available via email by sending a request to documents@brokerpower.com)
4. Miami Bulletin on Federal Excise Rates on Tobacco Products
CBP's Port of Miami has issued an Information Bulletin on the Federal excise rates on tobacco that was to start on April 1, 2009. (Pipeline No. 09-032, dated 08/18/08 available via email by sending a request to documents@brokerpower.com)
5. EPA Sends Proposed Rule on Greenhouse Gas Mandatory Reporting to OMB
The Environmental Protection Agency has sent to the Office of Management and Budget for approval its proposed rule to establish monitoring, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements on facilities that produce, import, or emit greenhouse gases above a specific threshold in order to provide comprehensive and accurate data to support a range of future climate policy options. (Rule, posted 08/18/09, available at http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/eAgendaViewRule?pubId=200904&RIN=2060-AO79)
6. Federal Guidelines for Businesses to Plan for Upcoming Flu Season
The Department of Homeland Security has posted new guidance for businesses to plan for and respond to the upcoming flu season. The guidance, released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is designed to help employers prepare now for the impact of seasonal and 2009 H1N1 influenza could have this fall and winter on their employers and operations. (DHS press release, dated 08/19/09, available at http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1250698238233.shtm.)
7. Canadian Food Inspection Agency Amends Feeds Act, Health of Animals Regulations
In the August 19 edition of the Canada Gazette, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency posted regulations amending the Feeds Act and Health of Animal Regulations. (Notice, posted 08/19/09, available at http://canadagazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2009/2009-08-19/html/sor-dors220-eng.html)
8. Canada Posts Orders Regarding Sugar Under Canada-Costa Rica FTA
In the August 19 edition of the Canada Gazette, the following orders were posted:
Order Amending the Canada-Costa Rica FTA (CCRFTA) Sugar Aggregate Quantity Limit Order
Order Amending the CCRFTA Sugar Aggregate Quantity Limit Remission Order
9. CPSC Lists Voluntary Recalls
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has published notice of the following voluntary recalls:
| Product: Reason | Company | Release |
|---|---|---|
| Shop Fox Dust Collection Remote Switches: Fire Hazard | Woodstock International (WA) | 09-308 |
| Black & Decker Thermal Coffeemakers: Burn Hazard | Applica Consumer Products Inc. (FL) | 09-309 |
(CPSC recalls available at http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prerelaug09.html)