[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 11 (Tuesday, January 18, 1994)]
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[FR Doc No: 94-1136]


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[Federal Register: January 18, 1994]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Customs Service

 

Public Meeting on Customs ``Mod Act''

AGENCY: Customs Service, Treasury.
ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces that a 2-day public meeting will be held 
in Hearing Room B of the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington, 
DC, commencing at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, February 9, 1994. The purpose 
of this meeting is to provide the public with a general briefing and 
invite informal discussion covering a variety of Customs modernization 
opportunities and requirements provided for under Title VI of the North 
American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (Pub. L. 103-182). 
Because of the limitations on available seating, those planning to 
attend are requested to notify Customs in advance.

DATES: February 9, 1994, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and February 10, 1994, 
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

ADDRESSES: Interstate Commerce Commission Building, Hearing Room B, 
12th Street & Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dale Snell, ``Mod Act'' Task Force, 
U.S. Customs Service, Franklin Court, 1301 Constitution Avenue, NW., 
Washington, DC 20229. Phone: (202) 482-6990; FAX: (202) 482-6994.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On December 8, 1993, the President signed 
the ``North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act.'' The 
Customs modernization portion of this Act (Title VI of Pub. L. 103-
182), popularly known as the Customs Modernization Act or ``Mod Act,'' 
became effective when it was signed. To provide the public with a 
general ``Mod Act'' briefing and invite informal dialogue relative to 
implementation plans and issues, Customs will hold an open meeting in 
Washington on February 9-10, 1994. Among the topics to be discussed at 
the meeting will be remote location filing, periodic processing 
(including Importer Activity Summary Statements and reconciliation), 
recordkeeping, regulatory audit procedures, and informed compliance.
    Because seating is limited, reservations will be required. Persons 
planning to attend are requested to notify Mr. Dale Snell by FAX at 
202-482-6994 or by phone at 202-482-6990. Should demand for seats 
exceed capacity, Customs will schedule and hold a second meeting with 
an identical agenda.

    Dated: January 10, 1994.
John Durant,
Director, ``Mod Act'' Task Force.
[FR Doc. 94-1136 Filed 1-14-94; 8:45 am]
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