Legislative information in The Congressional Record
Daily Report As Recorded: Thursday, July 29, 2010
INFORMATION SCHEDULED TO APPEAR IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER Vol. 75, No. 146 Friday, July 30, 2010
Department of AgricultureAnimal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
Rules
Black Stem Rust:
-Additions of Rust-Resistant Varieties
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:
-Certificate for Poultry and Hatching Eggs for Export
-Phytophthora Ramorum; Quarantine and Regulations
Department of CommerceBureau of Industry and Security
Rules
-Foreign Direct Products of U.S. Technology
International Trade Administration
Notices
Extension of Time Limit for Preliminary Results of the 6th Antidumping Duty Administrative and 6th New Shipper Reviews:
-Certain Frozen Fish Fillets from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam
Final Results of Changed Circumstance Review:
-Natural Bristle Paint Brushes and Brush Heads from the Peoples Republic of China
Withdrawal of Application for Duty-Free Entry of Scientific Instruments
Department of Health and Human ServicesFood and Drug Administration
Notices
The Reportable Food Registry; Availability:
-New Approach to Targeting Inspection Resources and Identifying Patterns of Adulteration
Department of TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Rules
Extended Carryback of Losses to or from Consolidated Groups:
-Correction
Qualified Zone Academy Bonds:
-Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions
Office of Foreign Assets Control
Rules
-Lebanon Sanctions Regulations
Independent AgenciesU.S. International Trade Commission
Notices
Determinations:
-Wire Decking from China
Investigations:
-Certain Toner Cartridges and Components Thereof
Termination of Investigations:
-Certain Semiconductor Chips Having Synchronous Dyrnamic Random Access Memory Controllers
Environmental Protection Agency
Rules
National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plans:
-National Priorities List; Deletion of SMS Instruments, Inc. Superfund Site
Tolerance Exemptions:
-Castor Oil, Ethoxylated, Dioleate
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:
-Environmental Impact Assessment of Nongovernmental Activities in Antarctica
Applications for Emergency Exemptions:
-Spirotetramat for Use on Dry Bulb Onions in Minnesota
California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards:
-Within-the-Scope Determination for Amendments to California's Low Emission Vehicle Program
Inquiry to Learn Whether Businesses Assert Business Confidentiality Claims
Product Cancellation Order for Certain Pesticide Registrations
Federal Maritime Commission
Notices
Petitions for Exemptions:
-Hainan P O Shipping Co., Ltd.
INFORMATION APPEARING IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER Vol. 75, No. 145 Thursday, July 29, 2010
Department of AgricultureAnimal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
Proposed Rules
Agricultural Bioterrorism Protection Act:
-Biennial Review and Republication of the Select Agent and Toxin List, etc.
Department of CommerceForeign Trade Zones Board
Notices
Applications for Subzone Authority:
-Foreign Trade Zone 29; Dow Corning Corp.
International Trade Administration
Notices
-Export Trade Certificate of Review
Extension of Time Limit for Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review:
-Certain Circular Welded Non-Alloy Steel Pipe from Mexico
Final Results of Antidumping Duty New Shipper Review:
-Wooden Bedroom Furniture from the Peoples Republic of China
Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review:
-Certain Welded Carbon Steel Standard Pipe from Turkey
Initiation of New Shipper Review:
-Folding Metal Tables and Chairs from the Peoples Republic of China
Department of TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Independent AgenciesEnvironmental Protection Agency
Proposed Rules
Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans and Designation of Areas for Air Quality Planning Purposes:
-Nevada; Redesignation of Las Vegas Valley to Attainment for the Carbon Monoxide Standard
Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans:
-Albuquerque/Bernalillo County, New Mexico; Interstate Transport of Pollution
Notices
Review of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter:
-Second Draft Document
Federal Maritime Commission
Notices
Complaints:
-Rendezvous International v. Chief Cargo Services, Inc. et al.
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Notices
Meetings:
-Hazardous Materials; Special Permits and Approvals
INFORMATION POSTED IN VARIOUS GOVERNMENT AGENCY WEB SITES
Department of Commerce
Press Releases
July 28, 2010
-Commerce Secretary Gary Locke Highlights Expanded Partnership With UPS Designed to Boost U.S. Exports
Bureau of Customs and Border Protection
What's New in Trade
July 28, 2010
-Trade Facilitation Minutes - Various Dates
Independent AgenciesU.S. International Trade Commission
Press Releases
July 28, 2010
-Program Yields Initial Beneficial Effects For U.S. And Dominican Textile And Apparel Industries, Says USITC
-Woven Electric Blankets From China Injure U.S. Industry, Says USITC
Scheduled Events
July 29, 2010
-Commission Hearing - Natural Bristle Paint Brushes from China - POSTPONED. Hearing postponed until December 2, 2010: Federal Register notice
State DepartmentOffice of Defense Trade Controls
New Items and Announcements
July 29, 2010
-In-House Seminar Update: Registration for the September 30th In-House Seminar will begin August 5th until all slots have been filled or September 3rd, whichever comes first.
LEGISLATIVE INFORMATION IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD Vol. 156, No. XXX Thursday, July 29, 2010
Senate
Measures Introduced:
-S. 3662. A bill to require the President to prepare a quadrennial National Manufacturing Strategy, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
-S. 3664. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt certain farmland from the estate tax, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance.
Adjournment:
-Senate convened at 9:30 a.m. and adjourned at 7:02 p.m., until 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 29, 2010.
House of Representatives
Measures Introduced:
-H.R. 5893. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create jobs through increased investment in infrastructure, to eliminate loopholes which encourage companies to move operations offshore, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget
Reports Filed:
-H.R. 4692, to require the President to prepare a quadrennial National Manufacturing Strategy, with an amendment (H. Rept. 111-574, Pt. 1)
Adjournment:
-The House met at 10 a.m. and adjourned at 11:56 p.m.
House of Representatives Committee on Ways and Means
Press Releases
July 28, 2010
-Chairman Levin Introduces the Investing in American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010