[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 143 (Wednesday, July 27, 1994)]
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[FR Doc No: 94-18244]


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[Federal Register: July 27, 1994]


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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 the scheduling of a final public meeting 
in Washington, DC, on portions of the Customs ``Mod Act.'' The purpose 
of this meeting is to (1) give Customs managers an opportunity to share 
revised implementation proposals relating to carrier manifest 
requirements and entry and clearance procedures, and (2) give 
participants an opportunity to ask questions, make suggestions, and 
provide the Customs Service with informal input relative to 
implementing the Customs Modernization provisions of the North American 
Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act. To control attendance, those 
planning to attend are requested to notify Customs in advance.

DATES: The meeting is scheduled on August 26, 1994, from 8:30 a.m. to 
5:00 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Renaissance Hotel, 999 9th 
Street, NW., Washington, DC.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Debra Rutter, Office of Inspection and 
Control, U.S. Customs Service, 1301 Constitution Avenue, NW., 
Washington, DC 20229. Phone: (202) 927-0510; FAX: (202) 927-1356.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    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, 107 Stat. 2057, codified 
at 19 U.S.C. 3301 note), popularly known as the Customs Modernization 
Act or ``Mod Act,'' became effective when it was signed. In order to 
share ``straw man'' implementation proposals specific to carrier 
manifest requirements and entry and clearance procedures, remote 
filing, and general order procedures, and to invite informal dialogue 
relative to implementation plans and issues, the Office of Inspection 
and Control conducted a series of public meetings throughout the 
country. These meetings were announced in other Federal Register 
notices, e.g., 59 FR 15498, dated April 1, 1994, and 59 FR 27306, dated 
May 26, 1994. Comments and suggestions received on the ``straw man'' 
proposals have been reviewed, analyzed, and, in some cases, 
incorporated into the revised proposals that will be presented at a 
final public meeting scheduled to be held on August 26, 1994, in 
Washington, DC, at the Renaissance Hotel, located at 999 9th Street, 
NW., from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
    The meeting will begin with a general briefing covering the Office 
of Inspection and Control's progress to date, including a review of the 
discussions from previous public meetings and future plans to implement 
``Mod Act'' provisions. Following this general briefing, staff members 
from the Office of Inspection and Control will present revised 
proposals concerning vessels, air, truck and rail, general orders, and 
remote entry filing (for release purposes). Among the topics to be 
discussed at this session will be: carrier manifest requirements, 
electronic transmission of data, carrier entry and clearance 
procedures, and carrier liability issues. Presentations on the status 
of the In-bond Task Force and the Automated Export System Development 
Team will be provided by members of those teams. Participants will be 
given ample opportunity to ask questions and provide suggestions. In 
addition, the Director of the ``Mod Act'' Task Force will report on the 
present status of implementing provisions of the ``Mod Act.''
    Persons planning to attend are requested to pre-register by FAX at 
(202) 927-1356. Individuals not having access to facsimile equipment 
may pre-register by telephoning the Office of Cargo Enforcement and 
Facilitation at (202) 927-0510.
    Attendees are encouraged to arrive approximately 15 minutes in 
advance of the meeting.

    Dated: July 22, 1994.
Harvey B. Fox,
Director, Office of Regulations and Rulings.
[FR Doc. 94-18244 Filed 7-26-94; 8:45 am]
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