Miscellaneous International Trade Notices
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has presented to Congress the Biannual report on the operation of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act. The report is statutorily-mandated by Congress and describes the main features of the program, analyzes trade trends, and outlines each country's performance related to the CBERA program's eligibility criteria. (Report, dated 12/31/09, available at http://www.ustr.gov/webfm_send/1573)
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1. USTR Releases Biannual Report to Congress on CBERA
2. CPSC to Consider Final Rule Exempting Parts of Children's Electronic Devices from CPSIA Lead Content Limits
On January 6, 2010, the Commissioners of the Consumer Product Safety Commission will consider publication of a final rule exempting certain components of children's electronic devices from the lead content limits of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008. (CPSC ballot vote sheet and draft FR notice, posted 01/04/10 available at http://www.cpsc.gov/library/foia/foia10/brief/electronics.pdf)
3. TSA Files With FMC Agreement Amendment on Environmental Initiatives
The Federal Maritime Commission is giving notice that the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (American President Lines, Ltd.; China Shipping Container Lines (Hong Kong) Hapag-Lloyd AG; etc.) have filed Amendment Number 011223-045 in order to authorize members to address issues relating to environmental initiatives and the reduction of air and water pollution. (FR Pub 01/04/10, available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/E9-31187.pdf)
4. APHIS Final Rule on Hass Avocados from Peru
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has issued a final rule, effective February 3, 2010, to amend the fruits and vegetables regulations to allow the importation of Hass avocados from Peru into the continental U.S. if produced in accordance with a specified systems approach. The phytosanitary certificate will also require an additional declaration. (D/N APHIS-2008-0126, FR Pub 01/04/10, available at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/E9-31182.pdf)
5. China's Upcoming Five Year Plan to Include Low-Carbon Initiatives
China's Embassy in the U.S. states that China's next five year plan (2011-2015) will embark the country on the road to a low-carbon economy. It will do this through industrial restructuring and efficiency gains, including new low-carbon cities that avoid suburban sprawl and prioritize public transport. This will be complemented by much higher efficiency in fossil fuel use, a shift to renewable energy, and the use of carbon capture and storage (CCS). (News release, posted 01/04/10, available at http://www.china-embassy.org/eng/xw/t649414.htm)
6. CPSC Lists Voluntary Recall
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has published notice of the following voluntary recall:
| Product: Reason | Company | Release |
|---|---|---|
| Safety 1st Disney Care Center Play Yard and Eddie Bauer Complete Care Play Yard: Suffocation Hazard | Dorel Juvenile Group Inc. (IN) | 10-097 |
(CPSC recalls available at http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prereldec09.html)
7. Foreign Trade Zone Actions and Notices
FTZ 17. Expansion of Foreign-Trade Zone 17: Kansas City, KS
8. FAS Global Agriculture Information Network Report
The Foreign Agriculture Service issued the following GAIN report:
9. Revised FDA Import Alerts
The Food and Drug Administration has posted revised versions of the following Import Alerts on the detention without physical examination of: