Miscellaneous International Trade Notices
American Shipper reports that the U.S. Coast Guard has opened the lower Mississippi River to ships with a draft of 35 feet in daylight hours, allowing access to the Port of New Orleans. The article quotes Port of New Orleans officials as stating that the Port of New Orleans' riverfront terminals survived Hurricane Katrina in fairly decent shape - damaged, but still workable once electrical power and manpower is available. Officials further stated that for the next several weeks the port will be "dedicated to military relief vessels." (Shippers NewsWire, dated 09/06/05, www.americanshipper.com.)
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1. Port of New Orleans is "Damaged" but Still "Workable" if Electrical Power and Manpower are Restored
2. CBP Proposes to Establish New Port of Entry at Sacramento, CA
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a proposed rule to amend the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulations pertaining to CBP's field organization by establishing a new port of entry at Sacramento, CA and terminating the user fee status of Sacramento International Airport. Written comments on CBP's proposed rule are due by November 1, 2005. (CBP's proposed rule, DHS-2005-0057, FR Pub 09/02/05, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20051800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2005/pdf/05-17536.pdf.)
3. FAS Announces New Online System for US Exporters and Banks
The USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) has launched a new Web site for the GSM-102, Supplier Credit Guarantee, and Facility Guarantee USDA export programs, which facilitate commercial financing of U.S. agricultural exports. The new online service allows U.S. exporters and U.S. banks to submit the required documentation online or electronically. Additional information is available at http://www.fas.usda.gov/excredits/gsmonline/intro.asp . (FAS, PR 0132-05, dated 08/25/05, available at http://www.fas.usda.gov/scriptsw/PressRelease/pressrel_dout.asp?Entry=valid&PrNum=0132-05 )