CBP Administrative Messages, Electronic Bulletin Board Notices, Etc
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a press release announcing the appointment of Michael C. Mullen as Director of the Office of Trade Relations. According to the press release, Mullen will serve as the liaison between the international trading community and senior CBP managers, and will be responsible for policy review and planning, and assisting the Commissioner on outreach to the international trade community on supply chain security and trade facilitation issues. (CBP press release, dated 08/12/04, available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/newsroom/press_releases/08122004_2.xml.)
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1. Michael Mullen Appointed Director of CBP's Office of Trade Relations
2. CBP Broadens Authority, Directs More Leeway for Admitting No Risk Visitors to the U.S.
CBP has issued a press release announcing new discretion for CBP officers to grant no-risk travelers who overstayed under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) on a prior visit a one-time parole. According to the press release, the use of discretion by CBP supervisors will avoid the detention and handcuffing which CBP Commissioner Bonner said was inappropriate for minor violations of the VWP. (CBP press release, dated 08/12/04) available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/newsroom/press_releases/08122004_3.xml.)
3. CBP Commissioner Bonner Speaks at CBP Badge Ceremony in San Ysidro
CBP has posted to its Web site, the remarks of CBP Commissioner Robert Bonner at the CBP badge ceremony in San Ysidro, CA on August 6, 2004. In his remarks, CBP Commissioner discussed the official commemoration of the unification of CBP, symbolized by one CBP badge, with the DHS seal in the center. (CBP Commissioner Bonner's remarks, dated 08/06/04, available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/newsroom/commissioner/speeches_statements/08062004_badge_ceremony.xml.)
4. Air AMS Expansions
CBP has announced the following Air Automated Manifest System (AMS) expansions:
| Participant | Port | Effective Date | Adm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amerijet International | SJU (4913) | 08/11/04 | 04-1785 |
| CSA Czech Airlines | JFK (4701) | 08/12/04 | 04-1809 |
| CSA Czech Airlines | EWR (4601) | 08/12/04 | 04-1809 |
| Dutch Caribbean Airlines | MIA (5206) | 08/13/04 | 04-1812 |
| Gemini Air Cargo | BGR (0102) | 08/12/04 | 04-1810 |
| Gemini Air Cargo | SWF (1001) | 08/12/04 | 04-1810 |
| MK Airlines, Ltd. | BDL (0411) | 08/12/04 | 04-1813 |
| MK Airlines, Ltd. | MIA (5206) | 08/12/04 | 04-1813 |
| Polar Air Cargo | ATL (1704) | 08/10/04 | 04-1782 |
| Tam Brazilian Air | MIA (5206) | 08/11/04 | 04-1781 |