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Several Agencies Looking at Collecting PGA Data at Time of FTZ Admission
February 15, 2017 by Brian Feito|Top News

Several agencies have said they are at least willing to consider accepting partner government agency (PGA) data at the time of admission of goods into a foreign-trade zone, said leadership from the National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones at the NAFTZ Legislative Summit on Feb. 15 in Washington. Once CBP implements its Form 214 application for FTZ admission form in ACE, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, the Environmental Protection Agency and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration could use the new capability to accept data before entry, they said.

Topics:Lacey Act, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
CBP Undecided on Whether to Split Up Post-Release ACE Deployments
February 15, 2017 by Tim Warren|Top News

Some big decisions still need to be made for the delayed post-release ACE deployment that was previously scheduled for Jan. 14 (see 1701110039), said Valerie Neuhart, acting executive director for the CBP Office of Trade Relations. The agency has yet to decide whether it will deploy all of the post-release functions at one time, as was planned, or through multiple deployments, she said. "Is there a decision yet on if it's all together or broken up into some phased approach?" she asked. "Not that I know of," she said. Specific timing also still remains uncertain, though those functionalities will be in place during 2017, she said. Neuhart, who is now in the position previously held by Maria Luisa Boyce (see 1702020063), spoke on Feb. 14 at the National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones' Legislative Summit.

ACE Glitch Possibly Causing Increase in 'Late File Cases,' CBP Says
February 14, 2017 |Customs

CBP recently "discovered that ACE may be increasing the number of late file cases due to a glitch," a CBP spokeswoman said. The National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America first mentioned the issue in a Feb. 13 email to members. CBP told the NCBFAA that it "is investigating the increase in 'late payment' penalties being issued," according to the trade group. "The Fines, Penalties, and Forfeitures (FP&F) field offices have been notified to thoroughly research liquidated damages claims before issuing to ensure that systems-caused late files are not subjected to claims," the NCBFAA said. "CBP will also review previously issued penalties and where warranted, cancel."

Buerkle Takes Over as Acting Chairman of CPSC
February 13, 2017 |Consumer Product Safety Commission

Ann Marie Buerkle was named acting chairman of the Consumer Product Safety Commission on Feb. 9. Buerkle, a Republican, takes over from Elliot Kaye, who will remain on the commission. CPSC remains split three Democrats to two Republicans, though a Democrat, Marietta Robinson, will see her term end in October. “While we are experiencing a change in leadership, CPSC’s mission remains the same and I look forward to continuing to work closely with all stakeholders in my new position,” Buerkle said. “The work we do at CPSC is so important and we are a far better agency when we collaborate and recognize the contributions of everyone who wants to help us advance our mission.” Buerkle has voiced her opposition to import user fees to fund development of CPSC’s Risk Assessment Methodology targeting system (see 1602260050). She also unsuccessfully proposed requiring only two data elements in CPSC’s ACE e-filing alpha pilot, rather than the five data elements favored by the four other CPSC commissioners (see 1508130016).