Miscellaneous International Trade Notices
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a notice announcing that it has renewed the affirmative finding for the Government of Mexico under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). This affirmative finding allows yellowfin tuna harvested in the Eastern Tropical Pacific in compliance with the International Dolphin Conservation Program (IDCP) by Mexican-flag purse seine vessels or purse seine vessels operating under Mexican jurisdiction to be imported into the U.S., effective April 1, 2005 through March 31, 2006. NOAA explains that every 5 years, governments must request an affirmative finding and submit certain documentation. In addition, on an annual basis, NOAA will review the affirmative finding and determine whether the harvesting nation continues to meet the requirements. (FR Pub 06/17/05, at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20051800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2005/pdf/05-12022.pdf)
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1. NOAA Announces Continued Importation of Certain Tuna from Mexico
2. FDA Draft Guidance on Bar Code Label Requirements
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a notice announcing the availability of draft guidance for industry entitled, "Bar Code Label Requirements - Questions and Answers." According to FDA, its regulations require certain human drug and biological products to have on their labels a linear bar code that identifies the drug's National Drug Code (NDC) number. (D/N 2005D-0202, FR Pub 06/07/05, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20051800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2005/pdf/05-11266.pdf)
3. State Dept's Int'l Telecommunication Advisory Committee Meeting
The State Department has issued a notice stating that the International Telecommunication Advisory Committee (ITAC) was scheduled to hold a meeting on June 16, 2005 to prepare positions for the next meeting of the ITU-T Study Group 3 (Tariff and accounting principles including related telecommunication economic and policy issues). (Public Notice 5066, FR Pub 06/07/05, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20051800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2005/pdf/05-11285.pdf)
4. ITC Final Rule on Energy Consumption/Water Use of Home Appliances
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a final rule, effective September 1, 2005, announcing that the current ranges of comparability required by the Appliance Labeling Rule for water heaters, room air conditioners, furnaces, boilers, and pool heaters will remain in effect until further notice. This final rule also revises 16 CFR 305.9 and certain appendices to reflect the latest figures for average unit energy costs and to clarify the applicability of certain cost figures. (FR Pub 06/03/05, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20051800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2005/pdf/05-11026.pdf)
5. CBP Cancels Customs Broker Licenses Without Prejudice
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a notice announcing that the following Customs broker licenses are canceled without prejudice:
| Reissuance | ||
| 003957F | Maramara, Inc. (NJ) | 04/22/05 |
(FR Pub 6/08/05, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20051800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2005/pdf/05-11400.pdf )
10. FMC Revokes OTI Licenses
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has revoked the following ocean transportation intermediary (OTI) licenses, effective on the corresponding dates shown below:
| License | Company | Date Revoked |
| 007778N | International Aero-Sea Forwarders Ltd. | 05/14/05 |
| 017312F | Manila Forwarders, LLC. | 02/04/05 |
| 017761N | U.S. Rich Long, Inc. dba Agend Logistics Company | 02/25/05 |
(FR Pub 05/25/05, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20051800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2005/pdf/05-10443.pdf)
11. FMC Reissues OTI License
The FMC has reissued the following ocean transportation intermediary (OTI) license:
| License | Company | Date Reissued |
| 017753NF | Associated Consolidators Express (CA) | 04/07/05 |
(FR Pub 05/25/05, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20051800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2005/pdf/05-10458.pdf)
12. FMC Lists Applicants for OTI Licenses
The FMC has issued a notice stating that the following companies have filed applications for license as a non-vessel-operating common carrier (NVOCC), ocean freight forwarder (FF), or NVOCC/FF ocean transportation intermediary (OTI):
NVOCC-OTI
Oceans Consolidators (FL)
NVOCC/FF-OTI
Con-Way Global Solutions, Inc., dba Con-Way Air Express (GA)
Four Points International (NJ)
(FR Pub 05/25/05, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20051800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2005/pdf/05-10459.pdf)
13. Foreign-Trade Zones Board Actions
The Foreign-Trade Zones Board (FTZB) has issued the following notices of recent FTZB actions:
| FTZ applicant/grantee | Company or action |
|---|---|
| Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation (RIEDC) (FTZ 105) | Submission of application requesting authority on behalf of Southeastern New England Shipbuilding Corporation (Senesco) to construct and repair oceangoing vessels under FTZ procedures within FTZ 105 |
| Great Falls International Airport Authority (FTZ 88) | Submission of application to expand its zone in Great Falls, MT within the Great Falls Customs port of entry |
(FTZB notices, FR Pub 05/23/05 and 05/26/05, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20051800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2005/pdf/05-10243.pdf and http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20051800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2005/pdf/05-10566.pdf)