At the December 2009 Trade Symposium, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials and members of the trade discussed how CBP's intellectual property rights enforcement could become more effective, and the challenges CBP is facing.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has posted an overview of the accomplishments of the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) during 2009. According to CBP, highlights of C-TPAT accomplishments during 2009 include strong validation numbers, continued member growth and increased quality assurance.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has issued a notice announcing that the Departmental Advisory Committee on Commercial Operations of U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Related Homeland Security Functions (COAC) will meet on February 25, 2010 in Miami, FL.
CBP has issued a notice outlining its 2009 Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism program accomplishments. Strong validation numbers, continued member growth and increased quality assurance highlight C-TPAT accomplishments in 2009. (Notice, dated 02/03/10, available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/newsroom/news_releases/national/02032010_2.xml)
At the December 2009 Trade Symposium, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials discussed CBP's business resumption plans. The purpose of CBP's business resumption planning is to make certain that U.S. borders are secure while ensuring legitimate travelers and trade (particularly urgently required goods) continue to cross without undue delay during and following a disruptive event.
On January 28, 2010, U.S. Customs and Border Protection updated and expanded its frequently asked questions document on its 10+2 interim final rule that requires Security Filing information from importers and additional information from carriers for vessel (maritime) cargo before it is brought into the U.S.
CBP has updated its notice on the 2010 C-TPAT Supply Chain Security Seminar to state that registration for the event is now closed. The seminar will be held on March 17-19, 2010 in Anaheim, California. (Notice, dated 01/12/10, available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/trade/cargo_security/ctpat/ctpat_supply_chain.xml)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has posted a notice announcing that registration is now open for its 2010 Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism supply chain security seminar, which will be held on March 17-19, 2010 in Anaheim, California.
CBP has published in the January 7, 2010 Customs Bulletin a proposed rule to terminate the Land Border Carrier Initiative Program (LBCIP).
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has posted a notice revising the date for the April 2010 Customs Broker License Examination. According to CBP, the exam will now be held on Wednesday, April 7, 2010.