In a statement containing his June 9, 2005 oral testimony before the House Government Reform Committee, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Michael Chertoff answered a question on the use of third-party, certified auditors to improve container security/inspection, by stating that DHS is starting to talk about how it can tap into that expertise, so DHS doesn't have to own everything itself. Secretary Chertoff added that DHS wants to set the baseline, and does not necessarily want to operate it all as a government operation. (DHS statement, dated 06/09/05, available at http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/display?content=4536 )
The International Trade Administration (ITA) frequently issues notices on antidumping (AD) and countervailing (CV) duty orders which Broker Power considers to be "minor" in importance as they concern actions that occur after an order is issued and neither announce nor cause any changes to an order's duty rates, scope, affected firms, or effective period.
The International Trade Administration (ITA) frequently issues notices on antidumping (AD) and countervailing (CV) duty orders which Broker Power considers to be "minor" in importance as they concern actions that occur after an order is issued and neither announce nor cause any changes to an order's duty rates, scope, affected firms, or effective period.
PierPASS, Inc. has posted a new version of its frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding its new OffPeak program, in order to revise certain answers and to add additional FAQs.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued an ABI administrative message regarding Customs brokers and the Periodic Monthly Statement (PMS) bond rider requirement.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has posted to its Web site new "Trade Engagement Biweekly Reports" which summarize topics discussed during workshops held to develop the business requirements for Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Release 5.
The International Trade Administration (ITA) frequently issues notices on antidumping (AD) and countervailing (CV) duty orders which Broker Power considers to be "minor" in importance as they concern actions that occur after an order is issued and neither announce nor cause any changes to an order's duty rates, scope, affected firms, or effective period.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a notice announcing that it has renewed the affirmative finding for the Government of Mexico under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). This affirmative finding allows yellowfin tuna harvested in the Eastern Tropical Pacific in compliance with the International Dolphin Conservation Program (IDCP) by Mexican-flag purse seine vessels or purse seine vessels operating under Mexican jurisdiction to be imported into the U.S., effective April 1, 2005 through March 31, 2006. NOAA explains that every 5 years, governments must request an affirmative finding and submit certain documentation. In addition, on an annual basis, NOAA will review the affirmative finding and determine whether the harvesting nation continues to meet the requirements. (FR Pub 06/17/05, at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20051800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2005/pdf/05-12022.pdf)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner Robert Bonner gave written and oral testimony regarding CBP's Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) and Container Security Initiative (CSI) programs at a May 26, 2005 hearing of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs' Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations.
PierPASS has issued a press release announcing that OffPeak, its new program to reduce congestion at the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach, will begin on Saturday, July 23, 2005.