Miscellaneous International Trade Notices
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a proposed rule which would amend Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulations pertaining to CBP's field organization by extending the geographic limits of the port of Dayton, Ohio, to include the Airborne Airpark in Wilmington, Ohio. CBP adds that the proposed extension of the port limits of Dayton is due to the closing of express consignment operations at Dayton International Airport, and the expansion of express consignment operations at Airborne Airpark. CBP notes that the user-fee status of Airborne Airpark would be terminated. Comments must be received on or before January 22, 2007. (D/N USCBP-2006-0091, FR Pub 11/21/06, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/E6-19631.pdf)
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1. CBP Proposes to Extend the Limits of Port of Dayton to Include Airborne Airpark, Terminate User-Fee Status of Airborne Airpark
2. APHIS Modifies Restrictions Regarding Interstate Movement of Certain Species of Live Fish in Great Lakes Region
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has issued a press release announcing that it is modifying its October 24, 2006 emergency order which prohibited the importation of 37 species of live fish from two Canadian provinces and the interstate movement of the same species from the eight states bordering the Great Lakes. These modifications will allow Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin to move interstate live species of fish susceptible to viral hemorrhagic septicemia (VHS) if they can meet certain conditions designed to prevent the spread of the disease. (See ITT's Online Archives or 11/01/06 news, 06110199 5, for BP summary of the emergency order.) (APHIS press release, dated 11/14/06, available at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/newsroom/content/2006/11/vhs.shtml)
3. OFAC Issues Enforcement Information for November 6, 2006
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has issued a document containing enforcement information for November 6, 2006. The document lists settlement with one entity for alleged violations of the Iranian Transactions Regulations, and civil penalties settlement with one individual for alleged Cuban embargo violations. (OFAC Pub 11/06/06, available at http://www.treas.gov/offices/enforcement/ofac/civpen/penalties/11062006.pdf)
4. FMCSA Announces Establishment of New Advisory Committee, Seeks Nominations
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued a notice announcing the establishment of the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee as required by the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users. The FMCSA states that this notice also solicits nominations, due on or before January 4, 2007, for interested persons to serve on the advisory committee. (D/N FMCSA-2006-26367, FR Pub 11/20/06, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/E6-19560.pdf)
5. Various Agencies Seek Comments on Information Collections
Various U.S. government agencies are seeking comments on the following information collections for which they have requested or intend to request Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval or extension of approval (see notices for specific details):
| Agency | Information Collection | Comments Due |
|---|---|---|
| CPSC | Follow-Up Activities for Product-Related Injuries | 12/08/06 |
| CBP | Visa Waiver Program Carrier Agreement (Form I-775) | 01/19/07 |
| NIST | National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) Information Collection System | 12/21/06 |
(CPSC Information Collection, FR Pub 11/08/06, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/E6-18858.pdf)
(CBP Information Collection, FR Pub 11/20/06, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/E6-19596.pdf)
(NIST Information Collection, FR Pub 11/21/06, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/E6-19668.pdf)