[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 86 (Tuesday, May 5, 1998)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 24746-24747]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-11840]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

United States Customs Service

19 CFR Part 101

[T.D. 98-37]


Abolishment of Boca Grande as a Port of Entry

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

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This document amends the Customs Regulations by abolishing the 
port of entry of Boca Grande, Florida, in order for Customs to obtain 
more efficient use of its personnel, facilities and resources and to 
provide better service to carriers, importers and the general public.

EFFECTIVE DATE: June 4, 1998.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Harry Denning, Office of Field 
Operations, 202-927-0196.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

Background

     As part of a continuing program to obtain more efficient use of 
its personnel, facilities and resources, and to provide better service 
to carriers, importers, and the general public, Customs proposed to 
amend Sec. 101.3(b)(1), Customs Regulations (19 CFR 101.3(b)(1)), by 
abolishing the port of Boca Grande, Florida. A Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking to this effect was published in the Federal Register (62 FR 
37526) on July 14, 1997. The port was proposed to be abolished because 
there is not sufficient activity at the port to maintain the facility, 
and there are other nearby active ports such as Sarasota and Tampa 
which are available to handle any Customs transactions in that 
geographical area.

Determination

    No comments either supporting or opposing the proposal were 
received. After further consideration of the proposal, Customs has 
determined to abolish the port of Boca Grande, Florida.

Authority

    This change is made under the authority of 5 U.S.C. 301 and 19 
U.S.C. 2, 66 and 1624.

Regulatory Flexibility Act

    Customs establishes, expands and consolidates Customs ports of 
entry throughout the United States to accommodate the volume of 
Customs-related activity in various parts of the country. Although this 
document was issued with notice for public comment, it is not subject 
to the notice and public procedure requirements of 5 U.S.C. 553 because 
it relates to agency management and organization. Accordingly, this 
document is not subject to the provisions of the Regulatory Flexibility 
Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.).

Executive Order 12866

    Because this document relates to agency organization and 
management, it is not subject to E.O. 12866.

Drafting Information

    The principal author of this document was Janet L. Johnson, 
Regulations Branch, Office of Regulations and Rulings, U.S. Customs 
Service. However, personnel from other offices participated in its 
development.

List of Subjects in 19 CFR Part 101

    Customs duties and inspection, Customs ports of entry, Exports, 
Imports, Organization and functions (Government agencies).

Amendment to the Regulations

    Accordingly, Part 101 of the Customs Regulations is amended as set 
forth below.

PART 101--GENERAL PROVISIONS

    1. The general authority citation for Part 101 and the specific 
authority citation for Sec. 101.3 continue to read as follows:

    Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301, 19 U.S.C. 2, 66, 1202 (General Note 20, 
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States), 1623, 1624.
    Sections 101.3 and 101.4 also issued under 19 U.S.C. 1 and 58b;
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    2. Section 101.3(b)(1) is amended by removing, under the State of 
Florida, the

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entry ``Boca Grande'' in the ``Ports of entry'' column.
Connie J. Fenchel,
Acting Commissioner of Customs.
    Approved: April 20, 1998.
John P. Simpson,
Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Treasury.
[FR Doc. 98-11840 Filed 5-4-98; 8:45 am]
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