DEPB scheme temporary extension notified; HBP compilations and DEPB rates remain operative until further amendment. The Director General of Foreign Trade notifies that HBP v1, HBP v2 and the Schedule of DEPB rates shall remain in force 'until further amendments,' as amended from time to time, while the DEPB scheme shall continue to be operative only until 31st December, 2009, under paragraph 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2004-2009.