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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Customs Service

 

Public Meeting on Customs ``Mod Act''

AGENCY: U.S. Customs Service, Department of the Treasury.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces that a two-day public meeting will be 
held in the Department of Commerce Auditorium in Washington, DC, 
commencing at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 8, 1994. The purpose of 
this meeting is to (1) provide the public with a general briefing on 
the entire ``Mod Act,'' (2) give senior Customs managers an opportunity 
to share ``strawmen'' implementation proposals, and (3) give 
participants an opportunity to ask questions, make suggestions, and 
provide the Customs Service with informal input relative to 
implementation of Title VI of the North American Free Trade Agreement 
Implementation Act (Public Law 103-182, 107 Stat. 2057, codified at 19 
U.S.C. 3301 note). To facilitate building access and control 
attendance, those planning to attend are requested to notify Customs in 
advance.

DATES: March 8, 1994, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and March 9, 1994, from 9 
a.m. to 4 p.m.

ADDRESSES: Commerce Department Auditorium, Main Entrance to Hoover 
Building, 14th Street between Pennsylvania & Constitution Avenues 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 Public Law 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, share ``strawmen'' implementation 
proposals, and invite informal dialogue relative to implementation 
plans and issues, Customs will hold an open meeting in Washington on 
March 8-9, 1994. Between 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on March 8, a general 
briefing covering operational, automation and enforcement issues will 
be conducted. This general briefing will be similar to those conducted 
in Washington on February 9 and 10, 1994. Following the general 
briefing, senior Customs managers will conduct a series of 
presentations focussing on their proposals for implementing specific 
Mod Act provisions. Among the topics to be discussed in these focussed 
sessions will be regulatory audit, drawback, penalties, carriers, 
importer activity summary statements and reconciliation. Participants 
will be given ample opportunity to ask questions and provide 
suggestions during each session. Persons planning to attend are 
requested to pre-register by FAX with Mr. Dale Snell at 202-482-6994. 
Individuals not having access to facsimile equipment may pre-register 
by calling Mr. Snell at 202-482-6990. To meet Commerce Department 
building access requirements, attendees are encouraged to arrive 
approximately 30 minutes in advance of the meeting. Each individual 
attending Customs Mod Act Implementation meeting on March 8 and 9, 
1994, will be required to sign a Commerce Department register and 
present photo-identification.

    Dated: February 15, 1994.
Harvey B. Fox,
Director, Office of Regulations & Rulings.
[FR Doc. 94-4149 Filed 2-23-94; 8:45 am]
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