CBP has posted the minutes from the October 13, 2009 COAC Air Cargo Subcommittee teleconference. During the meeting, the attendees provided a review of the matrix, development of recommendations, and a timeline and next steps.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has posted an updated version of COAC's1 Air Cargo Security Subcommittee draft matrix which will be used to identify areas of possible redundancy and/or areas that could be leveraged to improve and streamline domestic and international air cargo security.
The Senate Finance Committee has announced that it will be holding an October 20, 2009 hearing on S. 1631, the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 20091.
CBP has posted a document providing guidelines that should be followed for members of the trade experiencing problems displaying the C-TPAT Security Link Web Portal. (Document, posted 10/06/09, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/trade/cargo_security/ctpat/ctpat_members/implement_portal/ctpat_connectivity.ctt/ctpat_connectivity.doc)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has updated and expanded its frequently asked question document on its interim final rule that amended 19 CFR effective January 26, 2009, to require Security Filing (SF) information from importers and additional information from carriers (10+2) for vessel (maritime) cargo before it is brought into the U.S.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has issued a notice providing additional details on the 10th annual trade symposium, which will be held on December 8 - 10, 2009 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, in Washington, DC.
CBP Acting Commissioner Ahern will host CBP's 10th annual trade symposium on December 8 - 10. Registration will open on October 1, 2009. The registration fee is $290. Symposium topics will include Importer Security Filing (10+2), Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT), the Automated Commercial Environment and other CBP programs and initiatives. (See ITT's Online Archives or 09/21/09 news, 09092110, for previous BP summary on the trade symposium.) (Notice, dated 09/21/09, available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/newsroom/news_releases/09212009.xml)
The American Conference Institute is holding its fifth Forum on Import Compliance and Enforcement in Washington, D.C. on October 26 and 27, 2009.
Senate's Customs Reauthorization Bill Would Allow $325 Million in MPF Collections for ACE/ITDS, Etc.
On August 6, 2009, Senate Finance Committee leaders Baucus (D) and Grassley (R) introduced the "Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009" (S.1631).