U.S. Customs and Border Protection has issued a general notice announcing it will be conducting a National Customs Automation Program test concerning the transmission of required advance ocean and rail data through ACE (e-Manifest: Ocean and Rail or M1). CBP's notice provides a description of the test process, sets forth eligibility criteria for participation, opens the application period for participation, outlines the development and evaluation methodology to be used, and invites public comments.
CBP has issued a CSMS message announcing that it will be offering a free webinar on Advanced ACE Reports for importers and brokers who utilize ACE reports and want to learn advanced tips and tricks to enable them to manage the reports tool to extract information necessary for their business. According to CBP, the webinar will include modifying reports, scheduling reports, multiple variables, graphic displays, etc.
In November 2009, the Department of Homeland Security Chief Information Officer conducted a complete review of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) program, and conducted a follow-up review as a part of a Screening IT Portfolio Review in July 2010.
CBP has issued a CSMS message announcing that on October 27, 2010 it will be holding a live Webcast to discuss the Automated Commercial Environment from 1:00-2:30 p.m. EDT. During the webcast, CBP will cover a variety of topics related to how it is dedicated to reengaging stakeholders, reenergizing efforts, and resetting the direction to make ACE a reality for everyone. According to CBP, this webcast is open to the general public free of charge. Registration for CBP’s webcast is available here.
CBP has posted a PowerPoint presentation providing step-by-step instructions for attaching an ABI QP in-bond entry to an ACE Portal truck manifest. CBP also issued a CSMS message announcing the availability of the instructions. (CSMS #10-000237, dated 10/07/10)
In testimony before a Senate Subcommittee1, the Government Accountability Office states that the Department of Homeland Security has made progress in implementing its management functions, but additional actions are needed.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has issued a CSMS message stating the Entry Summary Query ACE ABI CATAIR chapter for the next ESAR release has been further revised and is posted to its website.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has posted an updated version (version 3.0) of its ACE Entry Summary Business Rules and Process Document.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has issued a CSMS message regarding the delay in deployment of ACE Post Summary Correction (PSC) functionality.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has issued a CSMS message announcing that it is delaying the deployment of enhanced ACE capabilities related to Entry Summary, Accounts and Revenue (ESAR) that was scheduled for October 3, 2010.