In United States, The following events have been taken place under the several PGA during the month of February 2014.

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Federal Register Change in Size Requirements for Importing Oranges:
This rule relaxes the minimum size currently prescribed for oranges under the marketing order for oranges and grapefruit grown in Lower Rio Grande Valley in Texas. The corresponding change in the orange import regulation is required under section 8e of the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937. This rule relaxes the minimum size requirement for oranges from 2-6/16 inches to 2-3/16 inches in diameter. It will provide additional oranges to meet market demand, helping to maximize fresh shipments.		 Details
Importation of Beef from a Region in Brazil:
A proposed rule has been given by the APHIS and has a comment period that ends in 51 days  (04/22/2014). This rule would allow the importation of fresh (chilled or frozen) beef from a region in Brazil (the States of Bahia, Distrito Federal, Espirito Santo, Goias, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Minas Gerais, Parana, Rio Grande do Sul, Rio de Janeiro, Rondonia, Sao Paulo, Sergipe, and Tocantins) under certain conditions.		 Details
Modification of the Handling Regulations, Reporting Requirements, and Import Regulations for Red Types of Potatoes:
The marketing order regulates the handling of Irish potatoes grown in Washington and is administered locally by the State of Washington Potato Committee. As required under section 8e of the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937, this action exempts imported red-skinned, round type potatoes from minimum grade, size, quality, and maturity requirements. This rule is expected to reduce overall industry expenses and increase net returns to producers and handlers.		 Details
Importation of Live Birds and Poultry, Poultry Meat, and Poultry Products from a Region in the European Union:
In that rule, requirements for the importation of live birds and poultry, and poultry meat and products has established, from the APHIS-defined EU Poultry Trade Region. It was not their intent to prohibit the importation of birds, poultry, and poultry meat and products from Member States of the APHIS-defined EU Poultry Trade Region that conduct trade in poultry and poultry products with other regions that APHIS recognizes as being free of Newcastle disease and highly pathogenic avian influenza.		 Details
Extending the Term of Import Permits for Arms, Ammunition and Implements of War and Machine Guns, Destructive Devices, and Certain Other Firearms importation:
This rule amends the regulations of the ATF to extend the standard term of import permits for firearms, ammunition, and defense articles from 1 year to 2 years. The additional time will allow importers sufficient time to complete the importation of the authorized commodity. In addition, it will eliminate the need for the importer to submit a new import application (ATF Form 6), where the importation was not completed within the 1-year period. Extending the term of import permits will result in a substantial cost and time savings for both the industry and ATF, and will not cause any discernible adverse effects.		 Details
Agency Information Collection Activities: Customs Declaration:
This is a proposed extension of an information collection that was previously approved. CBP is proposing that this information collection be extended with a change to the burden hours. This document is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.		 Details
ATF Application for Tax Exempt Transfer and Registration of Firearm; 30-day Notice of Information Collection under Review:
The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) will submit the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget(OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are encouraged.		 Details
Application for Tax Paid Transfer and Registration of Firearm; 30-day Notice of Information Collection Under Review:
This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal RegisterVolume 78, Number 238, page 75375 on December 11, 2013, allowing for a 60 day comment period. The purpose of this notice is to allow for an additional 30 days for public comment until March 17, 2014. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.		 Details
Importation of Arms, Ammunition and Implements of War and Machine Guns, Destructive Devices, and Certain Other Firearms; Extending the Term of Import Permits:
This rule amends the regulations of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives(ATF) to extend the standard term of import permits for firearms, ammunition, and defense articles from 1 year to 2 years. The additional time will allow importers sufficient time to complete the importation of the authorized commodity.		 Details
ITC USITC Adds Half Day to India Trade Barriers Hearing:
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) will add an additional half day to its public hearing concerning a wide range of Indian policies that discriminate against U.S. trade and investment in that country. It’s hearing in connection with its investigation Trade, Investment, and Industrial Policies in India and effects on the U.S. Economy.		 Details