In United States, following events have been occurred under the several PGA during the month of March 2014.

 

Agencies Summary Link
CBP New Outlook CBP Website:
The appearance of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s website has been radically recreated to provide site users with fast access to the information they seek.		 Details
East Coast Trade Symposium:
CBP invited more than 800 members of the trade community to the agency’s East Coast Trade Symposium, which focused on the theme of increasing economic competitiveness through global partnerships and innovation, emphasized CBP’s trade transformation efforts.		 Details
EPA EPA Agreement with Vehicle and Engine Company Requires Imports to Meet Federal Emission Limits :
This settlement ensure that all vehicles imported into the U.S. meet federal limits for emissions of harmful pollution. American Lifan Industry, Inc., an Ontario, California-based vehicle and engine importer has agreed to confirm that future imports meet federal emission standards.		 Details
EPA Stops Illegal Import of Vehicles that Fail to Meet Pollution Standards:
EPA alleges that over 12,000 highway motorcycles and recreational vehicles imported by the companies between 2007 and 2013 were not certified by EPA and that is approved by the Agency’s Environmental Appeals Board.		 Details
Federal Register Annual Listing of Foreign Government Subsidies on Cheese Articles:
The Department’s quarterly update of subsidies on articles of cheese that were imported during the periods July 1, 2013, through September 30, 2013 has provided here.		 Details
Removal Certain Defense Articles from U.S. Munitions Import List:
The Department of Justice is amending Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) regulations to remove those defense articles currently on the U.S. Munitions Import List that ATF by delegation has determined no longer warrant import control under the Arms Export Control Act.		 Details
Amendment of Electronic Submission of Forms:
TTB is amending its regulations regarding the electronic submission of forms to provide for the electronic submission to TTB of copies of certain forms, where the original is to be retained by the submitter along with other records.		 Details
Amendment Rules for Potato Importation from Mexico:
APHIS is amending the regulations concerning the importation of fresh potatoes from Mexico. This action approves the importation of potatoes from Mexico while continuing to protect against the introduction of plant pests into the United States.		 Details
Eligibility of the Republic of Korea to Export Poultry Products to U.S:
FSIS has reviewed Korea’s poultry laws, regulations, and inspection system and has determined slaughtered poultry or parts or other products thereof processed in certified Korean establishments will be eligible for export to the United States.		 Details
Extend the Prohibition against Certain Flights:
This action extends the prohibition of flight operations within the Tripoli Flight Information Region (FIR) by all U.S. air carriers. It is necessary to prevent a potential hazard to persons and aircraft engaged in such flight operations while the FAA evaluates whether any amendments to the regulation would be appropriate.		 Details
Importing Jackfruit, Pineapple, and Starfruit from Malaysia in United States:
APHIS is amending the fruits and vegetables regulations to allow the importation of fresh jackfruit, pineapple, and starfruit from Malaysia while continues to provide protection against the introduction of quarantine pests.		 Details
Amendment Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations:
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration  amends regulations by revising the definition of “Gross Combination Weight Rating” (GCWR) to clarify the applicability of the Agency’s safety regulations for single-unit trucks when they are towing trailers, and the GCWR information is not included on the vehicle manufacturer’s certification label.		 Details
Extension of Import Restrictions on Archaeological and Ecclesiastical Ethnological Materials from Honduras:
This final rule amends U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations to reflect the extension of import restrictions on certain archaeological materials from Honduras.		 Details
Notice of Reinstatement of Customs Broker Licenses:
This notice declares that certain customs brokers’ licenses that have previously been revoked by operation of law have been reinstated and are currently active.		 Details
ITC Multiple Trade Barriers Limit U.S. SMES’:
U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has published a new publication entitled “Trade Barriers that U.S. Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Perceive as Affecting Exports to the European Union” which implies that standards and multiple trade barriers in the European Union disproportionately affect the exports of U.S. small and medium-sized enterprises more than those of large firms.		 Details
DOC U.S. Secretary of Commerce Announces Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Request:
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker released the fiscal year 2015 budget request on March 4, 2014 for the U.S. Department of Commerce and it focuses on the key attributes of a globally competitive economy, including promoting U.S. trade and investment, spurring innovation, and fueling data-driven economy.		 Details