Miscellaneous International Trade Notices
On May 4, 2006, the Senate passed H.R. 4939, the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations bill by a vote of 77 to 21. (The House passed its own version of H.R. 4939 on March 16, 2006.) As the House and Senate have passed different versions of H.R. 4939, a House-Senate conference will be convened to resolve those differences. (BP will be checking for international trade provisions in both House and Senate versions.) (Congressional Record, dated 05/04/06, available at http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/B?r109:@FIELD(FLD003d)@FIELD(DDATE20060504).)
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1. Senate Passes its Version of Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill; House-Senate Conference to Resolve Differences
2. FMCSA Modernization Plans for Commercial Driver's License Info System
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued a notice announcing plans to modernize the Commercial Driver's License Information System (CDLIS) in response to requirements of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: a Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU), which was signed into law on August 10, 2005. As required by SAFETEA-LU, the modernization plan must: (a) provide for the electronic exchange of all information, including posting of convictions; (b) contain self-auditing features to ensure that data is being posted correctly and consistently by the States; (c) etc. (FMCSA notice, FR Pub 05/02/06, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/E6-6598.pdf)
3. TTB Final Rule Amends Regulations on Vintage Date Labeling
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) has issued a final rule and treasury decision which amends 27 CFR Part 4 in order to allow wine labeled with a State, multistate, country, or multicounty appellation of origin (or the foreign equivalent of a State or county) to bear a vintage date if at least 85% of the wine is derived from grapes harvested in the labeled calendar year. (T.D. TTB-45; Ref: Notice No. 49, FR Pub 05/02/06, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/06-4074.pdf)
4. FDA Announces Availability of Guidance on Labeling Soy Lecithin
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a notice announcing the availability of a guidance document entitled "Guidance on the Labeling of Certain Uses of Lecithin Derived from Soy under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act." These guidelines explain the FDA's current thinking on the labeling of certain uses of lecithin derived from soy under the act. Written comments may be submitted at any time. (D/N 2006D-0169, FR Pub 05/02/06, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/E6-6551.pdf)
5. President Issues Executive Order Blocking Property Of Certain Persons Associated With the Darfur Conflict
The President has issued Executive Order 13400 on April 24, 2006 in order to block the property of certain persons in connection with the conflict in Sudan's Darfur region. (FR Pub 05/01/06, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/06-4121.pdf)
6. CBP Seeks Comments on Information Collections
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has published notices seeking comments on the following information collections for which they have requested Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval or extension of approval (see notices for specific details):
| Agency | Information Collection | Comments Due |
|---|---|---|
| CBP 1 | Application to Use the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) | 05/09/06 |
| CBP 2 | Application/Permit/Special License, Unlading/Lading Overtime Service (CBP Form - 3171) | 05/09/06 |
| CBP 3 | Free Admittance Under Conditions of Emergency | 05/09/06 |
| CBP 4 | Foreign Assembler's Declaration (with Endorsement by Importer) | 05/09/06 |
| CBP 5 | Application & Approval to Manipulate, Examine, Sample, or Transfer Goods (CBP Form - 3499) | 05/09/06 |
| CBP 6 | Country of Origin Marking Requirements for Containers or Holders | 04/10/06 |
| CBP 7 | Petroleum Refineries in Foreign Trade Subzones | 05/09/06 |
| CBP 8 | General Declaration (Outward/Inward) (CBP Form - 7507 | 05/09/06 |
| CBP 9 | Importers ID Input Record (CBP Form - 5106) | 05/09/06 |
| CBP 10 | Application for Identification/Smart Card (CBP Form - 3078) | 05/09/06 |
| CBP 11 | Crew Members Declaration (CBP Form - 5129) | 05/09/06 |
| CBP 12 | Application for Exemption from Special Landing Requirements (Overflight) (CBP Form - 442 and 442A) | 05/09/06 |
| CBP 13 | Cargo Container and Road Vehicle Certification for Transport Under Customs Seal | 05/09/06 |
| CBP 14 | Customs Declaration (CBP Form - 6059B) | 05/09/06 |
| CBP 15 | Declaration of Free entry of Returned American Products (CBP Form - 3311) | 05/09/06 |
| CBP 16 | Lien Notice (CBP Form - 3485) | 05/09/06 |
| CBP 17 | Declaration for Free Entry of Unaccompanied Articles (CBP Form - 3299) | 05/09/06 |
| CBP 18 | Certificate of Registration (CBP Form - 4455 and 4457) | 05/09/06 |
| CBP 19 | Exportation of Used-Propelled Vehicles | 05/09/06 |
(CBP 1-2 Information Collection, FR Pub 03/10/06, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/E6-3379.pdf)
(CBP 3-4 Information Collection, FR Pub 03/10/06, available a http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/E6-3381.pdft)
(CBP 5-6 Information Collection, FR Pub 03/10/06, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/E6-3383.pdf)
(CBP 7-8 Information Collection, FR Pub 03/10/06, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/E6-3385.pdf)
(CBP 9 Information Collection, FR Pub 03/10/06, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/E6-3387.pdf)
(CBP 10 Information Collection, FR Pub 03/10/06, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/E6-3388.pdf)
(CBP 11- 12 Information Collection, FR Pub 03/10/06, available at
http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/E6-3389.pdf)
(CBP 13 Information Collection, FR Pub 03/10/06, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/E6-3391.pdf)
(CBP 14-15 Information Collection, FR Pub 03/10/06, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/E6-3392.pdf)
(CBP 16-17 Information Collection, FR Pub 03/10/06, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/E6-3398.pdf)
(CBP 18-19 Information Collection, FR Pub 03/10/06, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/E6-3400.pdf)