CBP has issued a CSMS message announcing that on October 27, 2010 it will be holding a live Webcast to discuss the Automated Commercial Environment from 1:00-2:30 p.m. EDT. During the webcast, CBP will cover a variety of topics related to how it is dedicated to reengaging stakeholders, reenergizing efforts, and resetting the direction to make ACE a reality for everyone. According to CBP, this webcast is open to the general public free of charge. Registration for CBP’s webcast is available here.
CBP has posted a PowerPoint presentation providing step-by-step instructions for attaching an ABI QP in-bond entry to an ACE Portal truck manifest. CBP also issued a CSMS message announcing the availability of the instructions. (CSMS #10-000237, dated 10/07/10)
In testimony before a Senate Subcommittee1, the Government Accountability Office states that the Department of Homeland Security has made progress in implementing its management functions, but additional actions are needed.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has issued a CSMS message stating the Entry Summary Query ACE ABI CATAIR chapter for the next ESAR release has been further revised and is posted to its website.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has posted an updated version (version 3.0) of its ACE Entry Summary Business Rules and Process Document.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has issued a CSMS message regarding the delay in deployment of ACE Post Summary Correction (PSC) functionality.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has issued a CSMS message announcing that it is delaying the deployment of enhanced ACE capabilities related to Entry Summary, Accounts and Revenue (ESAR) that was scheduled for October 3, 2010.
CBP has posted an updated version (version 3.0) of its Business Rules and Process Document, which outlines entry summary processing in ACE.
CBP has issued a CSMS message reminding importers, brokers, and other stakeholders of the bond requirement under 19 CFR 142.4 for imported merchandise. A copy of the Single Transaction Bond (STB), being obligated for an ACE entry summary, is required to be submitted to ACE_STB@cbp.dhs.gov.
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has issued two notices that either reissue or revoke an ocean transportation intermediary (OTI) license, as follows: