Extension of Pre-Shipment Inspection Agency recognition: validity prolonged pending notification of a new PSIA list. Extension of validity of Pre-Shipment Inspection Agencies (PSIAs) recognized under the Foreign Trade Policy is authorized by the Director General through relaxation of a Handbook provision; recognitions of PSIAs listed in the A&ANF appendix that were completing their tenure as of the reference date are extended until the earlier of the end of the extended period or notification of a new PSIA list, maintaining their operative recognition status pending issuance of a fresh list.