On May 14, 2010, the White House announced that because the actions and policies of the Government of Burma continue to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States, the national emergency declared on May 20, 1997, and the measures adopted on that date, on July 28, 2003, in Executive Order 13310, on October 18, 2007, in Executive Order 13448, and on April 30, 2008, in Executive Order 13464 to deal with that emergency, must continue in effect for another year. (Press release, dated 05/14/10, avaialble at http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/notice-president-continuation-national-emergency-with-respect-burma.)
On May 14, 210, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano announced deployments of advanced imaging technology units purchased with American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds to 28 additional airports - strengthening security at airports throughout the country while boosting local economies. (Press release, dated 05/14/10, available at http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1273850925050.shtm.)
Consumer Product Safety Commission Commissioners Nord and Northup have both posted blogs criticizing the draft House legislation put forth by Representative Waxman, Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, to fix the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008. Both say the reform bill would not provide sufficient relief. (Nord and Northup blogs available at http://nancynord.wordpress.com and http://safetyandcommonsense.blogspot.com/2010/05/survival-of-fewest.html)
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 approval or extension of approval (see notices for specific details):
On May 14, 2010, the President issued a proclamation proclaiming May 16-22, 2010 as World Trade Week. The President encourages all Americans to observe this week with events, trade shows, and educational programs that celebrate the benefits of trade to the U.S., American workers, and the global economy. The President has also proclaimed May 16-22, 2010 as National Transportation Week. (World Trade Week proclamation, dated 05/14/10,. available at http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/presidential-proclamations-world-trade-week.)
The Office of Textiles and Apparel has posted to its website monthly reports containing official March 2010 trade data from the Census Department for U.S. imports and exports of textiles and apparel.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Family Dollar Stores Inc., of Charlotte, NC, is announcing the voluntary recall of 1.8 million toy dart gun sets, due to an aspiration hazard.
The International Trade Commission has instituted a section 337 patent-based investigation of certain electronic paper towel dispensing devices and components thereof, pursuant to a complaint (Inv. No. 337-TA-718).
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety has launched its Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP), which allows commercial motor carrier companies to electronically access driver inspection and crash records as a part of the hiring process.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has published notice of the following voluntary recalls: