Washington Trade Daily
  Volume 19, Number 162, pt 2                                                                                      Monday, August 16, 2010
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Calendar
     Washington Trade Daily’s Calendar provides notices of major meetings, conventions, Congressional and other public and private hearings, government deadlines for comments on new regulations and other timely items of interest to the international trade community.
     The Calendar is published every week as a service of Trade Reports International Group’s Washington Trade Daily and lists events up to two months in advance.
        indicates either a new or revised entry.

August 16
Johannesburg
    mailto:aparmiter@uschamber.com      Terrapinn sponsors a conference on infrastructure investment in Africa through August 19.  For further information contact enquiry.za@terrapinn.com.
Washington
          The US-ASEAN Business Council sponsors a meeting with Commerce Undersecretary for International Trade Francisco Sánchez, beginning at 1:30 pm.  For further information contact the Council at (202) 416-6712.
Washington
        The United States hosts the 10th round of Anticounterfeiting Trade Agreement negotiations through August 20.
August 17
Sydney
          The Asia Society sponsors a program on Australia’s role in the Asia-Pacific.  For further information contact http://www.asiasociety.org.
Johannesburg
          Fair Consultants sponsors a two-day project finance conference at the Michelangelo Hotel.  For further information contact events@fairconsultants.com.
Las Vegas
        Women’s Wear Daily sponsors the Magic Marketplace. For further information contact cs@magiconline.com.
August 19
Lima
        Senior US Trade Representative officials hold a two-day meeting with Peruvian officials to discuss the implementation of the US-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement’s environment chapter.
August 24
Bangkok
          The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum Business Advisory Committee meets through August 27.  For further information contact http://www.apec.org.
          Due date for public comments to the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security on interim final rules on encryption export controls.  For further information contact BIS at (202) 482-0707.
August 25
Washington
        The Commerce Department’s Materials Processing Equipment Technical Advisory Committee holds a partially open meeting, beginning at 9 am in Room 3884 Commerce.  For further information contact Yspringer@bis.doc.gov.
August 26
Buenos Aires
          The Council of the Americas holds its 2010 Latin American Cities Conference on Buenos Aires at the Alvear Palace Hotel.  For further information contact amejia@as-coa.org or (212) 277-8352.
Jackson Hole, Wyo.
          The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City sponsors its annual economic symposium through August 28.  For further information contact http://www.kansascityfed.org.
August 27
Hong Kong
        The Asia Society sponsors a corporate briefing on the economic outlook, beginning at 12:15 pm at the Conrad Hotel.  For further information contact http://www.asiasociety.org.
August 29
Bled
          The two-day Bled Strategic Forum on the economic outlook for the next decade is held.  For further information contact http://www.bledstrategicforum.org.
August 31
Montevideo
          The Council of the Americas holds the 2010 Latin American Cities Conference on Montevideo at the Radisson Montevideo Victoria Plaza Hotel.  For further information contact Alejandra Mejía at amejia@as-coa.org or (212) 277-8352.
Hong Kong
          Terrapinn sponsors a conference on infrastructure investment in Asia through September 3.  For further information contact christine.foo@terrapinn.com.
Washington
          The Commerce Department holds its annual update conference on export controls through September 2.
September 1
Washington
        The US Chamber of Commerce holds the third in its series of program on the economic rise of Brazil, Russia, China and India.  For further information contact the Chamber at (202) 463-5409.
September 2
Washington
          The Hudson Institute sponsors a program on recent shifts in North American relations, beginning at noon at the Institute.  For further information contact events@hudson.org.
Hong Kong
        The Asia Society sponsors a program on the economic crisis, beginning at 12:15 pm at the Conrad Hilton Hotel.  For further information contact http://www.asiasociety.org.
September 6
        Due date for requests to the Commerce Department to join the President's Export Council Subcommittee on Export Administration.  For further information contact Ms. Yvette Springer at Yspringer@bis.doc.gov or (202) 482-2813.
September 7
Sendai, Japan
          The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum intellectual property experts group holds a two-day meeting.  For further information contact http://www.apec.org.
September 8
Xiamen
          The Chinese government sponsors the annual China international fair for trade and investment through September 11.  For further information contact wendy@chinafair.org.cn.
Washington
          The Andean Development Corporation, Inter-American Dialogue and Organization of American States sponsor a two-day conference of the Americas at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.  For further information contact dmorrison@thedialogue.org.
McAllen, Texas
          The Border Trade Alliance and City of McAllen hold a two-day conference on the US-Mexico border at the McAllen Convention Center Ballroom with speakers including Reps. Henry Cuellar and Ciro Rodriguez.  For further information contact http://www.thebta.org.
San José
          The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development sponsors a two-day Latin American Competition Forum.  For further information contact http://www.oecd.org.
Washington
          The DC Bar sponsors a program on US-Cuba relations with speakers including State Department Legal Adviser David Huitema, beginning at 5:30 pm at the American Society for International Law.  For further information contact the Bar at (202) 626-3463.
New York
          The African Business Forum is held though September 10 at the New York Sheraton Hotel.  For further information contact event@africanationschamber.com.
September 9
Washington
          The Commerce Department releases its report on the US trade balance for July.
Sendei, Japan
        The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum holds a symposium on intellectual property protection at the Sendai International Center.  For further information contact http://www.apec.org.

September 12
Miami
            The National Association of Foreign Trade Zones holds its annual seminar/conference and exposition through September 15 at Loews Miami Beach.

September 13
Dallas
          The International Dairy Foods Association holds the international dairy show.  For further information contact http://www.dairyshow.com.
Tokyo
          The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum Customs Business Dialogue is held.  For further information contact http://www.apec.org.
Cartegena
          Terrapinn sponsors the Andes Investment Summit through September 15 at the Sofitel Hotel Santa Clara.  For further information contact http://www.terrapinn.com/2010/ais.
Tianjin
          The World Economic Forum holds its annual meeting of the “new champions” through September 15.  For further information contact http://www.weforum.org.
          Due date for public comments to the Commerce Department on requests for restrictive trade practices or boycotts.  For further information contact Commerce at (202) 482-4895.
Paris
          The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development releases its economic outlook of Canada.  For further information contact http://www.oecd.org.
Washington
          The US Export-Import Bank holds a two-day trade finance seminar for exporters and lenders at the Bank.  For further information contact http://www.exim.gov.
        Due date for public comments to the US Trade Representative on the World Trade Organization dispute settlement proceeding regarding US measures affecting the production and sale of clove cigarettes.  For further information contact USTR at (202) 395-9483.
September 14
Washington
          The International Trade Administration sponsor a conference on measuring and enhancing services trade data and information, beginning at 9 am at the Commerce Department.  For further information contact 703-925-9455 ext 0.
Moscow
          The American Bar Association section of international law sponsors a conference on cross-border dispute resolution for Russia and the CIS, at the Lotte Hotel.  For further information contact http://www.abanet.org.
New York
          The United Nations General Assembly opens.
Washington
          The US International Trade Commission holds a hearing on its final phase antidumping and countervailing duty investigations of certain steel pipe from China, beginning at 9:30 am in the ITC main hearing room.  For further information contact the ITC at (202) 205-1819.
Washington
        The US-China Economic and Security Review Commission holds a two-day public hearing on its annual report to Congress, beginning at 10 am in Conference Room 233 of The Hall of States.  For further information contact the Commission at (202) 624-1407 or contact@uscc.gov.
Geneva
        The World Trade Organization holds a public session of the dispute settlement panel meeting on the case over US country-of-origin labeling requirements.
September 15
Geneva
          The World Trade Organization holds a public forum on the forces shaping world trade, through September 17.  For further information contact http://www.wto.org.
Washington
          The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation hosts its annual legislative conference through September 18 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.  For further information contact http://www.www.alc10.org.
Sendai, Japan
          The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum senior officials meeting and related meetings are held through September 26.  For further information contact http://www.apec.org.
Washington
          The Korea Economic Institute sponsors a program on the North Korea, Libya and Iran sanctions regimes, beginning at noon at KEI.  For further information contact KEI at (202) 464-1982.
London
          Economist Conferences sponsors two-day conference on emerging markets at the Grand Connaught.  For further information contact worldinevent@economist.com.
Washington
          The House Ways and Means Committee holds a hearing on currency manipulation, beginning at 10 am in room 1100 Longworth HOB.
        Deadline for submission of petitions to the US Trade Representative on the 2010 Annual Review of the Andean Trade Preference Act. For further information contact USTR at (202) 395-9446.
September 16
Washington
          The Commerce Department releases its report on the US current account balance for the second quarter of 2010.
New York
          The Japan Society sponsors a program on energy security and sustainability, beginning at 8 am at the Society.  For further information contact the Society at (212) 715-1208.
New York
          The Council of the Americas sponsors a program on market views of Brazil’s election, beginning at 8:30 am at the Council.  For further information contact the Council at (212) 277-8372.
September 17
Florence
          The International Bar Association sponsors its annual two-day competition conference, at the Grand Hotel. For further information contact http://www.int-bar.org.
September 19
Geneva
          The World Trade Organization holds an open house.
Halifax
          The American Association of Port Authorities holds its annual convention through September 23.  For further information contact http://www.aapa-ports.org/training.
September 20
Prague
          The International Bar Association holds its annual two-day anti-corruption conference at the Marriott Prague. For further information contact http://www.int-bar.org.
New York
          The United Nations holds a two-day millennium development goals summit.
September 22
Washington
          The Global Services Summit is held at the JW Marriott Hotel, with speakers including US Trade Representative Ron Kirk and New Zealand Trade Minister Tim Groser.  For further information contact northup@uscsi.org.

New Orleans
          The Federal Bar Association holds its annual meeting through September 25 at the Ritz Carlton.  For further information contact http://www.fedbar.org.
September 24
          Due date for public comments to the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry Security on information collection activities relating to the Special Comprehensive License.  For further information contact Commerce at (202) 482-4895 or lhall@bis.doc.gov.
September 27
          Due date for public comments to the US Customs and Border Protection on information collection activities related to the Transportation Entry and Manifest of Goods Subject to CBP Inspection and Permit.  For further information contact CBP at (202) 325-0265.
September 28
Arlington, Va.
          The National Defense Industries Association holds its 2010 homeland security symposium and exhibition through September 29 at the Sheraton National Hotel.  For further information contact http://www.ndia.org/meetings/0490.
Sydney
          Forbes Conferences holds its annual global CEO forum through September 29 at the Four Seasons Hotel.  For further information contact http://www.forbesasiaconferences.com.
Bergen
          The two-day 2010 annual conference of the Task Force on Financial Integrity and Economic Development is held at the Radisson Blu Hotel Norge.  For further information contact www.financialtaskforce.org.
September 29
Istanbul
          The Atlantic Council sponsors a Black Sea energy and economic forum through October 1 at the Conrad Hilton Hotel.  For further information contact bseef@acus.org or http://www.acus.org/bseef2010.
Algiers
          The US-Algeria Business Council hosts the two-day Maghreb Entrepreneurship Conference.  For further information contact www.us-algeria.org.
Houston
          The American Institute for International Steel holds its two-day 2010 Gulf region conference at the Houstonian Hotel.  For further information contact AIIS at (703) 245-8075.
Brussels
          The Commodity Risk Management and Fundamental Commodity Outlook conference is held at the Renaissance Hotel.  For further information contact registrations@agra-net.com.
Washington
          The American Enterprise Institute holds a two-day transatlantic law forum, beginning at 9 am at the Institute.  For further information contact http://www.aei.org.
Manama Bay
          Economist Conferences sponsors the Iraq business and investment summit at the Ritz Carlton.  For further information contact cemearegistrations@economist.com.
London
        The American Enterprise Institute and Legatum Institute sponsor a forum on the global economic crisis, beginning at noon at Whitehall Place.  For further information contact AEI at (202) 862-5853.
        Effective date for the import prohibitions concerning Iranian-origin goods and services imposed by the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2010.

Washington
        The US-China Economic and Security Review Commission holds a two-day public hearing on its annual report to Congress, beginning at 10 am in Conference Room 233 of The Hall of States.  For further information contact the Commission at (202) 624-1407 or contact@uscc.gov.
October 1
          Due date for public comments to the Commerce Department on a interim final rule amending the Export Administration Regulations to clarify that commodity classification determinations and advisory opinions are not and may not be relied upon as US government determinations that the items described therein are subject to the EAR.  For further information contact Commerce at (202) 482–2440.
October 2
Gifu, Japan
          The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum holds a two-day small and medium-sized enterprises ministerial meeting.  For further information contact http://www.apec.org.
October 3
Vancouver
          The International Bar Association holds its annual conference through October 8 at the Vancouver Convention Center.  For further information contact http://www.int-bar.org/conferences/vancouver2010.
Washington
          The 2010 Arab American Summit is held through October 4 at the Capital Hilton hotel.  For further information contact the Arab American Institute at http://www.aaiusa.org.
October 4
Washington
          The Association of American Chambers of Commerce in Latin America holds its annual meeting through October 6.  For further information contact http://www.aaccla.org.
Washington
          The Corporate Council on Africa holds an Africa private sector health conference through August 6 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel.  For further information contact cca@africacncl.org.
        Due date for public comments to the US Trade Representative on the National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers.  For further information contact USTR at (202) 395-3475.
October 5
Singapore
          Exporta Group sponsors the 2nd Annual Asia Trade & Export Finance Conference through October 6 at the Grand Hyatt Singapore.  For further information contact http://www.gtreview.com.
October 6
New Orleans
          The US-China Environmental Industries Forum is held, beginning at 9 am at the  Hilton Riverside New Orleans Hotel.  For further information contact the Commerce Department at (202) 482-4877.
          Due date for the US International Trade Commission to report to the US Trade Representative’s office on US small and medium-sized businesses engaged in the services trade.  For further information contact the ITC at (202) 205-1819.
New York
          The Japan Society sponsors a program on Japan and lasting relationships, beginning at noon at the Society.  For further information contact the Society at (212) 715-1208.
Istanbul
          The World Customs Organization holds the two-day World Customs Forum 2010 at the Renaissance Polat Hotel.  For further information contact http://www.wcoomd.org.
Washington
          The US Trade Representative’s office holds a public hearing on China’s compliance with its World Trade Organization commitments.  For further information contact USTR at (202) 395-3475.
October 8
Washington
          The Institute of International Finance holds its annual membership meeting through October 10 at the Ronald Reagan International Trade Center.  For further information contact meetings@iif.com.
Washington
        The Brazil-US Business Council sponsors its 2010 economic forum, beginning at 8 am at the US Chamber of Commerce.  For further information contact kshahrokhi@uschamber.com.
        Due date for public comments to Customs and Border Protection on interim final rules on the Electronic System for Travel Authorization Travel Promotion Fee and Fee for Use of the System.
October 9
Denver
          The National Association of Business Economists holds its annual meeting through October 12 at the Denver Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City and the Colorado Convention Center.  For further information contact http://www.nabe.org.
October 11
Omaha
          The Eurasian Business and Research Center holds a two day emerging markets conference at the Harper Center, Creighton University.  For further information contact eurasiancenter@cox.net.
October 12
          Due date for public comments to the US International Trade Commission on its 2011 annual report on Recent Trends in US Services Trade.  For further information contact the ITC at (202) 205-3459.
Washington
        The US-China Economic and Security Review Commission holds a two-day public hearing on its annual report to Congress, beginning at 10 am in Conference Room 231 of The Hall of States.  For further information contact the Commission at (202) 624-1407 or contact@uscc.gov.
October 14
Washington
          The Commerce Department releases its report on the US trade balance for August.
Chengdu
          The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Global Forum on Trade is held through October 15.
October 16
Nigata
          The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum holds a two-day ministerial meeting on food security.
October 18
Chicago
           The Wireless Communications Association International holds its annual international symposium with 4G World through October 20.  For further information contact http://www.4gworld.com.
Paris
        The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development holds a two-day meeting of sustainable development experts.  For further information contact http://www.oecd.org.
October 20
San Francisco
          The US-Russia Business Council holds its annual meeting through October 21.  For further information contact http://www.usrbc.org.