On September 30, 2006, the House and Senate passed (agreed to) the conference version of H.R. 4954, entitled the "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2006" (SAFE Port Act), which is a measure intended to improve maritime and cargo security through enhanced layered defenses, and for other purposes.
The Journal of Commerce (JoC) has conducted a reader survey on post-9/11 supply chain security progress. Among other things, JoC asked its readers about Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) benefits. The magazine reports that 46% of certified and validated C-TPAT members have fewer inspections, 41% have experienced faster release of cargo at U.S. ports, 31% have received no benefits, and 12% cited other benefits received as a result of C-TPAT membership. (JoC Pub 09/11/06, www.joc.com)
On September 30, 2006, the House and Senate passed (agreed to) the conference version of H.R. 4954, entitled the "Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2006" (SAFE Port Act), which is a measure intended to improve maritime and cargo security through enhanced layered defenses, and for other purposes.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued an administrative message stating that ABI software vendors and self-programmers will be able to learn about the proposed CATAIR changes planned under ACE at the ACE Exchange II Conference to be held in Tucson, Arizona on October 30, 2006 - November 2, 2006. The breakout session on the CATAIR will be held on November 1, 2006 as part of the general sessions for importers and brokers. During the breakout session, ABI software vendors and self-programmers will be able to provide input on the proposed technical changes to the CATAIR. Information on attending this free conference is available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/toolbox/about/modernization/ace_ex_conf/(CBP Adm: 06-1123, dated 09/29/06, available at http://www.brokerpower.com/cgi-bin/adminsearch/admmsg.view.pl?article=2006/2006-1123.ADM )
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has posted to its Web site an updated version of its overview of the Customs - Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) Status Verification Interface (SVI), in order to inform certified C-TPAT members that access to the C-TPAT SVI is now found in the C-TPAT Security Link Portal.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has posted a notice stating that certified and validated Customs - Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) importers who are not filing entry prior to the arrival of their cargo imported via ocean transport (sea containers) are not receiving their full C-TPAT benefits, especially reduced exams.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a notice announcing that the next meeting of the Departmental Advisory Committee on Commercial Operations of Customs and Border Protection and Related Homeland Security Functions (COAC) will be held on November 9, 2006 in New York, NY. (This committee was formerly known as the "Commercial Operations Advisory Committee.")
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has previously posted to its Web site information on the implementation of its new, mandatory Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) Internet Application and Communications Portal (referred to as the C-TPAT Security Link Portal).
The National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) held its annual Government Affairs Conference on September 18-19, 2006 in Washington, D.C., during which officials from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), as well as staff members from Congress, spoke. Highlights of their remarks include the following:
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has previously posted to its Web site information on the implementation of its new, mandatory Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) Internet Application and Communications Portal (referred to as the C-TPAT Security Link Portal).