Electronic Information for Cargo Exported From the United States; Technical Amendments, 32232-32241 [2017-14549]

Agencies

• DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
• U.S. Customs and Border Protection

[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 133 (Thursday, July 13, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 32232-32241]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-14549]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

19 CFR Parts 4, 10, 18, 113, 122, 123, 141, 191, and 192

[CBP Dec. 17-06]


Electronic Information for Cargo Exported From the United States; 
Technical Amendments

AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, DHS.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This final rule amends U.S. Customs and Border Protection 
regulations regarding the requirements to provide data for certain 
exported cargo to conform to current requirements. Various CBP 
regulations regarding exported cargo refer to outdated regulations or 
requirements of the U.S. Census Bureau, including the requirement to 
submit a paper Shipper's Export Declaration (SED). The U.S. Census 
Bureau's Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) have been amended to eliminate 
the SED and to require that the information that was previously 
provided on the paper SED be filed electronically through the Automated 
Export System. This rule amends the CBP regulations to incorporate the 
current requirements. The rule also makes related conforming changes as 
well as non-substantive editorial and nomenclature changes.

DATES: This final rule is effective on July 13, 2017.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert C. Rawls, Branch Chief, 
Outbound Enforcement and Policy Branch, Cargo and Conveyance Security, 
Office of Field Operations, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, (202) 
344-2847.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background and Purpose

    U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) periodically reviews its 
regulations to ensure that they are up to date. As explained below, 
various provisions of the CBP regulations contain references to certain 
U.S. Census Bureau (Census Bureau) requirements and regulations which 
are out of date. CBP is updating the regulations so that they conform 
to current requirements.
    In 2008, 2013, and 2016, the Census Bureau issued amendments to the 
Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) codified at 15 CFR part 30 that require 
exporters to use the Automated Export System (AES) to file export 
commodity and transportation information, known as Electronic Export 
Information (EEI), directly with CBP and the Census Bureau.\1\ The 
amendments concurrently eliminated the use of the Shipper's Export 
Declaration (SED), the paper form previously used by exporters to 
report export information.\2\ The amendments also revised some 
terminology and clarified some requirements. Because various CBP 
regulations refer to AES as a voluntary program, and refer to the SED 
and other outdated provisions and terminology in the FTR, it is 
necessary to amend the CBP regulations so that they are consistent with 
current requirements.
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    \1\ In 2002, Congress passed the Foreign Relations Authorization 
Act (the ``FRAA''), Public Law 107-228, 116 Stat. 1350 (September 
30, 2002). Section 1404 of the FRAA mandates that the Census Bureau, 
with the concurrence of the Secretary of State and the Secretary of 
Treasury, publish regulations implementing the requirement to file 
export information through AES for all shipments where an SED was 
required. On June 2, 2008, the Census Bureau published a final rule 
in the Federal Register (73 FR 31548) (``the 2008 Census Bureau 
rule'') creating the FTR, which required export information for 
which an SED was previously required to be filed to be from then on 
filed through AES for most exports. That final rule did not require 
the use of AES to report export data for used self-propelled 
vehicles and temporary exports. On March 14, 2013, the Census Bureau 
published a final rule in the Federal Register (78 FR 16366) (``the 
2013 Census Bureau rule'') that expanded the requirement for 
exporters to use AES to include shipments of used self-propelled 
vehicles and temporary exports. On November 13, 2013, the Census 
Bureau published a notice in the Federal Register (78 FR 67928) 
delaying the effective date of this final rule until April 5, 2014. 
On April 19, 2017, the Census Bureau published a final rule in the 
Federal Register (82 FR 18383) amending the FTR to reflect new 
export reporting requirements, which, among other things, 
redesignated Appendix D as Appendix B.
    \2\ On June 29, 2008, CBP published a general notice in the 
Federal Register (73 FR 32466) to inform the public that CBP would 
enforce compliance with the regulations pertaining to the mandatory, 
pre-departure electronic filing of export information through AES 
starting on September 30, 2008.
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    It should be noted that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), 
through CBP, collects certain export information under its own 
authority pursuant to section 343(a) of the Trade Act of 2002, Public 
Law 107-210, 116 Stat. 981 (August 6, 2002), as amended, which mandates 
that the Secretary of Homeland Security collect information pertaining 
to cargo before the cargo is either brought into or sent from the 
United States by any mode of commercial transportation (sea, air, rail 
or truck). See 19 U.S.C. 2071 note. The cargo information required is 
that which is reasonably necessary to enable high-risk shipments to be 
identified for purposes of ensuring cargo safety and security pursuant 
to those laws enforced and administered by CBP.\3\ The advance 
reporting requirements pertaining to exported cargo are set forth in 19 
CFR part 192. These part 192 regulations make various references to the 
SED and other outdated Census Bureau requirements.
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    \3\ On December 5, 2003, CBP published a final rule in the 
Federal Register (68 FR 68140) that amended the CBP regulations to 
require the submission of electronic information pertaining to cargo 
before the arrival or departure of that cargo from the United States 
by any mode of commercial transportation pursuant to section 343(a) 
of the Trade Act of 2002, as amended by the Maritime Security Act 
(19 U.S.C. 2071 note). See 19 CFR 4.7, 4.7a (vessel); 122.48a (air); 
123.91 (rail); 123.92 (truck); 192.14 (exported cargo).
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II. Explanation of Amendments

    CBP has determined that it is necessary to update parts 4, 10, 18, 
113, 122, 123, 141, 191 and 192 of the CBP regulations (19 CFR parts 4, 
10, 18, 113, 122, 123, 141, 191 and 192) to conform them to the Census 
Bureau's FTR. Accordingly, this rule amends the CBP regulations by 
incorporating current requirements for the filing of EEI in AES, 
deleting references to the SED, updating outdated terminology and by 
making other conforming changes. These changes are discussed in more 
detail below.

A. 19 CFR Part 4

    Sections 4.61, 4.63, 4.75, 4.76, 4.81, 4.84 and 4.87 of the CBP 
regulations (19 CFR 4.61, 4.63, 4.75, 4.76, 4.81, 4.84 and 4.87) set 
forth various requirements pertaining to the exportation of cargo from 
the United States by vessel. These sections refer to the terms 
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export declarations'', ``export declarations'', ``paper SEDs'', and 
``cargo information''. Pursuant to the Census Bureau's FTR, SEDs are no 
longer accepted and exporters must file their export information as EEI 
through AES. Accordingly, CBP is replacing references to these terms 
with ``Electronic Export Information (EEI)'' or ``EEI'', as 
appropriate.
    Under the FTR, when an export transaction is exempt or excluded 
from the requirement to file EEI, or when the EEI has not yet been 
filed in AES, the exporter must report to CBP the EEI exemption or 
exclusion legend that indicates the basis for not filing EEI, or must 
report the EEI filing citation (known as the ``proof of filing 
citation'' in the Census Bureau's FTR) to indicate that the EEI has 
been accepted or the post departure filing citation to indicate that 
EEI will be filed in AES. Therefore, where appropriate, CBP is 
replacing the references to the ``shipper's export declarations'' with 
``EEI filing citations, exclusions, and/or exemption legends''.
    Section 4.63 concerns the outward cargo declaration for vessels. 
Paragraph (b) provides that if EEI is not required for a shipment, a 
notation must be made on the outward cargo declaration describing the 
basis for the exemption. The Census Bureau's FTR, however, requires 
notations for both exemptions and exclusions. See 15 CFR 30.7, 30.45. 
Therefore, CBP is making a conforming change to Sec.  4.63 to also 
require a notation describing the basis for an exclusion from filing 
EEI, if applicable. In addition, the last sentence of paragraph (b) 
provides that shipments that are exempt from the requirement to file 
EEI based on value or destination are not required to make reference to 
the applicable section in the Census Bureau's regulations on its 
outward cargo declaration. The Census Bureau's FTR, however, requires 
an annotation of the appropriate exemption legend on such documents, 
regardless of the type of exemption. See 15 CFR 30.45. Accordingly, CBP 
is making a conforming revision to Sec.  4.63 by removing the last 
sentence of paragraph (b).
    Section 4.76 sets forth procedures and responsibilities of carriers 
filing outbound vessel manifest information via the AES. As a result of 
the elimination of the SED and the new requirement to file EEI 
electronically, certain procedural language in Sec.  4.76 must be 
updated. In paragraph (b), the second to last sentence provides that 
where paper SEDs have been submitted by exporters prior to departure, 
participant carriers will be responsible for submitting those SEDs to 
Customs within four (4) business days after the departure of the vessel 
from each port, unless a different time required is specified by Sec.  
4.75 or Sec.  4.84. Because EEI has replaced paper SEDs, exporters are 
now required to submit to CBP a vessel manifest annotated with proof of 
EEI filing (as demonstrated by an Internal Transaction Number (ITN) 
issued by AES upon filing) rather than a paper SED. Therefore, CBP is 
revising this sentence to read: When the exporter submits Electronic 
Export Information (EEI) prior to departure, carriers will be 
responsible for annotating the manifest with the Internal Transaction 
Number (ITN) without change and submitting the manifest to CBP within 
four (4) business days after the departure of the vessel from each port 
unless a different time requirement is specified in Sec.  4.75 or Sec.  
4.84. Additionally, CBP is removing the last sentence of Sec.  4.76(b) 
regarding an alternative procedure for the filing of the paper SED. 
This procedure is no longer applicable in an environment where paper 
SEDs are not accepted.
    CBP is also amending various sections throughout part 4 to update 
outdated terminology. These sections are amended by replacing outdated 
references to ``Customs'' or ``Customs Service'' with ``CBP''. These 
amendments are consistent with the transfer of the legacy U.S. Customs 
Service of the Department of the Treasury to the Department of Homeland 
Security (DHS) in 2003 and the subsequent renaming of the agency as 
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) by DHS on March 31, 2007. See 
72 FR 20131 (April 23, 2007); 75 FR 12445 (March 16, 2010); see also 
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Authorization Act, Public Law 114-
125, 130 Stat. 199 (19 U.S.C. 4301 note), enacted February 24, 2016.
    CBP is also updating Sec.  4.76(b) which refers to the ``AES Trade 
Interface Requirements (AESTIR) handbook''. The AESTIR handbook is no 
longer published by CBP. The performance requirements and operational 
standards required to file EEI are collectively referred to as the AES 
Trade Interface Requirements and is available on CBP's Web site. 
Therefore, CBP is removing the word ``handbook''. Also in Sec.  
4.76(b), CBP is updating CBP's Web site address.
    CBP is amending various sections throughout part 4 that refer to 
the ``Census Regulations'', ``Bureau of Census Regulations'', 
``regulations of the Bureau of the Census'', or ``Bureau of Trade 
Census Foreign Trade Statistics (FTSR)''. The 2008 Census Bureau rule 
mandating the use of AES for all shipments requiring an SED also 
renamed the regulations under title 15 of the CFR, part 30. They are 
now referred to as the ``Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR)''. 
Accordingly, CBP is replacing references to ``Census Regulations'', 
``Bureau of Census Regulations'', ``regulations of the Bureau of the 
Census'', or ``Bureau of Trade Census Foreign Trade Statistics (FTSR)'' 
with ``Census Bureau's Foreign Trade Regulations''.
    CBP is amending various sections in part 4 to correct certain 
outdated citations to the United States Code (U.S.C.) and the CFR. 
Section 4.61(c) is amended to correct ``46 U.S.C. App. 97'' to ``46 
U.S.C. 60106'', ``46 U.S.C. App. 98'' to ``46 U.S.C. 60109'', and 
``Payment of State and Federal fees and fees due the Government of the 
Virgin Islands of the United States (46 U.S.C. App. 100)'' to ``Payment 
of all legal fees that have accrued on the vessel (46 U.S.C. 60107)''. 
Section 4.75(a) is amended to correct ``46 U.S.C. 91'' to ``46 U.S.C. 
60105.'' \4\ Section 4.61(e) is amended to correct a typographical 
error. Specifically, the citation in ``22 U.S.C. 454a'' is changed to 
``22 U.S.C. 454(a)''. Sections 4.63, 4.75 and 4.76 contain outdated 
references to 15 CFR part 30 as a result of the Census Bureau's 
reorganization of the FTR and are amended to cite to the correct 
provisions in 15 CFR part 30.
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    \4\ Section 9 of the Merchant Marine Laws Codification, 109 Pub. 
L. 304, 120 Stat. 1485 (Oct. 6, 2006) redesignated these sections. 
The revisions incorporate the redesignations.
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    CBP is also making certain minor changes in part 4 for clarity and 
for consistency, including replacing the references to ``Form 1302-A'' 
with ``Form 1302A'' for consistency with CBP's current usage on its 
forms and replacing the term ``port'' with ``port of lading''. ``Port 
of lading'' is the nomenclature used for the sea port where the cargo 
is loaded on a vessel. Using this term rather than simply ``port'' 
clarifies that these regulations are referring to the ``port of 
lading'' rather than the ``port of discharge,'' where the cargo would 
be unloaded. For stylistic reasons, CBP is also replacing references to 
``shall'' with ``must'' or ``will'', as appropriate.

B. 19 CFR Part 10

    Section 10.41b of the CBP regulations (19 CFR 10.41b) concerns the 
requirements for clearance of serially numbered substantial holders or 
outer containers. Paragraph (g)(2) provides that nothing in the 
procedure described by Sec.  10.41b will be deemed to affect the 
requirements of the Department of Commerce on exportation with respect 
to the filing of `` `Shipper's Export

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Declaration,' Form 7525V''. CBP is replacing this reference with 
``Electronic Export Information (EEI)'' to conform to the revised FTR.

C. 19 CFR Part 18

    Sections 18.42 and 18.43 of the CBP regulations (19 CFR 18.42 and 
18.43) set forth exportation requirements for merchandise exported 
under cover of a TIR (Transport International Routier) carnet. Section 
18.42 covers the requirements for direct exportation and section 18.43 
covers the requirements for indirect exportation. In these sections, 
CBP is replacing references to ``export declarations'' with 
``Electronic Export Information (EEI)'' to conform to the revised FTR. 
CBP is also replacing references to ``Bureau of the Census'' with 
``Census Bureau'' for consistency with other CBP regulations. For 
stylistic reasons, CBP is also replacing references to ``shall'' with 
``must'' or ``will'', as appropriate.

D. 19 CFR Part 113

    Section 113.64 of the CBP regulations (19 CFR 113.64) sets forth 
international carrier bond conditions. Paragraph (i) relates to the 
agreement by carriers to deliver export documents to CBP and provides 
for the payment of liquidated damages if the agreement is not adhered 
to. The specified liquidated damage amounts reflect the amounts in the 
former Census Bureau regulation, Sec.  30.24(a), later redesignated 
Sec.  30.47(b). These amounts were increased by the 2008 Census Bureau 
rule. CBP is changing the specified liquidated damages amounts to 
conform to the Census Bureau's FTR.

E. 19 CFR Part 122

    Sections 122.71, 122.72, 122.73, 122.74, 122.75, 122.76, and 122.79 
of the CBP regulations (19 CFR 122.71, 122.72, 122.73, 122.74, 122.75, 
122.76, and 122.79) set forth departure clearance requirements for 
aircraft, as well as electronic manifest requirements for passengers, 
crew members, and non-crew members onboard commercial aircraft 
departing from the United States. Section 122.143 of the CBP 
regulations (19 CFR 122.143) concerns flights from the U.S. to the U.S. 
Virgin Islands. In these sections, CBP is replacing references to 
``shipper's export declarations'' or variations thereof with 
``Electronic Export Information (EEI)'' or ``EEI'', as appropriate. In 
certain cases, however, CBP is replacing the references to the 
``shipper's export declarations'' or variations thereof with 
``Electronic Export Information (EEI) filing citations, exclusions, 
and/or exemption legends'' or variations thereof, when the context of 
the reference indicates that the exporter may file with CBP the EEI 
exemption or exclusion legend when an export transaction is exempt or 
excluded from the requirement or when EEI has not yet been filed in 
AES.
    Section 122.74 sets forth the conditions under which an aircraft 
bound for a foreign location may receive permission by CBP to depart 
before a complete manifest or all required EEI have been filed. In 
addition to the revisions described in the paragraph above, CBP is 
amending this section to eliminate the hanging text following paragraph 
(b)(2). CBP is revising paragraph (b) to move the hanging text to the 
introductory paragraph of paragraph (b) to improve clarity.
    Section 122.75 sets forth the requirements for a complete air cargo 
manifest. Paragraph (a)(2) specifies the procedures applicable to 
direct departures of shipments requiring a shipper's export 
declaration. CBP is amending this paragraph so that it conforms to the 
Census Bureau's FTR requirements. Specifically, CBP is revising the 
language in paragraph (a)(2) to allow the ``EEI filing citation'' to be 
listed on the air cargo manifest in the column for air waybill numbers 
instead of ``the number of each declaration''. CBP is also revising 
paragraph (a)(2) to require the statement ``Electronic Information 
Annotated'' to appear on the manifest instead of ``Cargo as per Export 
Declarations Attached''.
    CBP is also making other non-substantive changes to sections in 
part 122. In various sections throughout part 122, CBP is replacing 
outdated references to ``Customs'' with ``CBP''. In Sec.  122.143(b), 
CBP is replacing a reference to ``Bureau of the Census'' with ``Census 
Bureau'' for consistency and a reference to ``Bureau of the Census 
regulations'' with ``Census Bureau's Foreign Trade Regulations'' or 
variations thereof to conform with the revised Census Bureau's FTR. In 
Sec.  122.143(b)(2), CBP is updating an outdated citation to the FTR. 
CBP is also making certain minor changes in part 122 for clarity and/or 
for consistency, including replacing references to ``U.S.'' to ``United 
States'' when not used as a modifier to conform to the U.S. Government 
Printing Office's Style Manual. For stylistic reasons, CBP is also 
replacing references to ``shall'' with ``must'' or ``will'', as 
appropriate.

F. 19 CFR Part 123

    Section 123.28 of the CBP regulations (19 CFR 123.28) concerns 
merchandise remaining in or exported to Canada or Mexico. In paragraph 
(a), CBP is replacing an outdated reference to ``U.S. Customs'' with 
``CBP''. In paragraph (b), CBP is replacing a reference to ``shipper's 
export declaration'' with ``Electronic Export Information (EEI) filing 
citation, exclusions, and/or exemption legends'' to conform to the 
revised FTR. For stylistic reasons, CBP is also replacing references to 
``shall'' with ``must'' or ``will'', as appropriate.

G. 19 CFR Part 141

    Section 141.43 of the CBP regulations (19 CFR 141.43) concerns 
delegation to subagents. CBP is revising the phrase ``executing 
shippers' export declarations'' to read ``filing Electronic Export 
Information (EEI)'' to conform to the revised FTR.

H. 19 CFR Part 191

    Section 191.51 of the CBP regulations (19 CFR 191.51) pertains to 
the completion of drawback claims. In paragraph (c)(3), CBP is 
replacing references to ``Shipper's Export Declaration(s) (SEDs)'' and 
``SED'' with ``Electronic Export Information (EEI)'' and ``EEI'', 
respectively, to conform to the revised FTR. For stylistic reasons, CBP 
is also replacing references to ``shall'' with ``must'' or ``will'', as 
appropriate. CBP is also making a few editorial changes.

I. 19 CFR Part 192

    Sections 192.0, 192.11, 192.12, 192.13, and 192.14 of the CBP 
regulations (19 CFR 192.0, 192.11, 192.12, 192.13, and 192.14) concern 
export control, including the filing of export information through AES.
    Section 192.0 sets forth the scope of the regulations in part 192. 
CBP is amending this section to replace outdated references to 
``Customs'' with ``CBP''. CBP is also revising an outdated citation to 
the ``Census Regulations at part 30, subpart E (15 CFR part 30, subpart 
E)'' to read ``Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) of the Census Bureau, 
U.S. Department of Commerce, at part 30, subpart A (15 CFR part 30, 
subpart A)''.
    Section 192.11 sets forth a description of AES. CBP is revising 
this section to conform to the definition of AES contained in the 
revised FTR, codified at 15 CFR 30.1(c). The changes generally reflect 
that AES is no longer a voluntary program, and that EEI must be filed 
through AES. CBP is also updating the citation to the Census Bureau 
regulations so that it references the proper section in the FTR that 
describes the procedures for obtaining certification as an AES filer 
and for applying for authorization to file on a post-departure basis.

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    Section 192.12 sets forth the criteria for the denial of 
applications requesting AES post-departure (Option 4) filing status and 
appeal procedures and Sec.  192.13 sets forth the reasons why CBP may 
revoke a participant's AES post-departure filing and the revocation and 
appeal procedures. CBP is currently working on substantive revisions to 
these sections (which will include the appropriate technical 
amendments) and is therefore not amending these sections at this time.
    Section 192.14 sets forth the procedures for filing EEI required in 
advance of departure. CBP is making revisions to this section to 
conform to the electronic filing requirements of EEI contained in the 
revised FTR. Throughout Sec.  192.14, CBP is adding references to the 
``authorized filing agent of the Foreign Principal Party in Interest 
(FPPI)'' (or ``FPPI's authorized filing agent'') where appropriate to 
clarify that this party, in addition to the U.S. Principal Party in 
Interest (USPPI) or its authorized agent, is authorized to file any 
required EEI under 15 CFR 30.2. CBP is also replacing all references to 
``cargo information'' or variations thereof with ``Electronic Export 
Information (EEI)'' or ``EEI'', as appropriate.
    In the heading for Sec.  192.14(b), CBP is replacing ``Presentation 
of data'' with ``Transmission of data'' to reflect the electronic 
submission of export information. In paragraph (b)(1), regarding the 
time for transmission of the data, CBP is updating the heading and 
contents to conform to the FTR. The heading is changed from ``Time for 
presenting data'' to ``Time for transmission of EEI'' and the paragraph 
now conforms to the requirements of the Census Bureau's FTR, specifying 
that the USPPI, the USPPI's authorized agent, or the FPPI's authorized 
filing agent must ``have received the AES Internal Transaction Number 
(ITN)'' for outbound cargo no later than the time specified in the 
subsequent paragraphs. In paragraphs (b)(1)(i) through (b)(1)(iv), 
which specify the relevant time frames for the USPPI or the authorized 
agent to transmit the data for vessel, air, truck and rail cargo, 
respectively, CBP is rewording these provisions to conform to the FTR 
by requiring the USPPI, the USPPI's authorized agent, or the FPPI's 
authorized filing agent to ``provide the EEI filing citation (the ITN), 
exclusion, and/or exemption legend to the exporting carrier'' no later 
than the time specified in that paragraph. In new paragraph (b)(1)(v), 
CBP is providing the applicable time frame for the transmission of EEI 
for shipments of used self-propelled vehicles to conform with Sec.  
30.4(b)(5) of the Census Bureau's FTR (15 CFR 30.4). Finally, in new 
paragraph (b)(1)(vi), CBP is providing the public with a reference to 
the applicable sections of the Census Bureau's FTR that provide time 
frames for the transmission of EEI for cargo shipped by pipeline.
    In paragraph (b)(2) of Sec.  192.14, CBP is making certain 
revisions for clarity and to remove outdated language. Among other 
things, CBP is removing the sentence that references ``[p]aragraph 
(e)'' because paragraph (e) of Sec.  192.14 was removed in a prior 
amendment to the regulation. In paragraph (b)(3), CBP is renaming the 
heading ``System verification of data acceptance'' to ``System 
verification of data acceptance or rejection'' to better describe the 
content of the paragraph, replacing certain outdated language, and 
revising the description of the ITN.
    In paragraph (c) of Sec.  192.14, CBP is changing the heading 
``Information required'' to ``EEI required'' to clarify that all the 
information listed in paragraph (c) is required EEI.
    In paragraph (c)(1) of Sec.  192.14, CBP is changing the heading 
``Currently collected commodity data'' to ``Commodity data'' to be more 
concise. CBP is removing the first two sentences of this paragraph 
because the reference to the SED is outdated and these sentences are 
redundant and unnecessary. CBP is replacing the phrase ``export cargo 
data elements'' with ``commodity data elements'' for consistency with 
the heading. CBP is also updating citations to the revised FTR.
    In paragraph (c)(2) of Sec.  192.14, under the heading 
``Transportation data'', CBP is revising outdated language to clarify 
that these data elements must be reported electronically through the 
approved system and can be found in Sec.  30.6 of the Census Bureau's 
FTR.
    In paragraph (c)(3) of Sec.  192.14, CBP is replacing the phrase 
``outbound carrier'' with ``exporting carrier'' for clarity. CBP is 
also revising the sentence requiring the exporter to furnish proof to 
the exporting carrier of an ``electronic filing citation (the ITN), 
low-risk exporter citation (currently, the Option 4 filing citation), 
or exemption statement'' to read ``EEI filing citation (the ITN), post-
departure citation, AES downtime filing citation (when allowed), 
exclusion, and/or exemption legends (see paragraph (d) of this 
section)''. This revision is necessary to include a greater range of 
EEI filing citation, exclusion and/or exemption legends that may be 
furnished to the exporting carrier and that are acceptable to CBP under 
Appendix B to the Census Bureau's FTR (15 CFR part 30, Appendix B). The 
last sentence of paragraph (c)(3) is revised similarly to include the 
citations and legends referenced above and also to update the reference 
to the revised FTR.
    In paragraphs (c)(4), (c)(5) and (d) of Sec.  192.14, CBP is 
revising certain language and terminology for consistency and clarity. 
Among other changes, CBP is replacing the phrase ``exemption 
statement'' with ``exemption legend''; ``Bureau of Census'' with 
``Census Bureau''; and ``departed'' with ``been exported'' in reference 
to high risk cargo that has been transported from the United States. 
CBP also added relevant citations to the sections in the Census 
Bureau's FTR providing exemptions from reporting requirements for 
export cargo.

III. Statutory and Regulatory Requirements

A. Administrative Procedure Act

    Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), CBP has determined for good cause 
that it would be unnecessary and contrary to the public interest to 
delay publication of this rule in final form pending an opportunity for 
public comment because the technical amendments set forth in this 
document merely conform the CBP regulations to existing law and 
regulations. In addition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), CBP has 
determined that there is good cause for this final rule to become 
effective immediately upon publication for the same reasons.

B. Executive Orders 12866, 13563, and 13771

    Executive Orders 12866 (``Regulatory Planning and Review'') and 
13563 (``Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review'') direct agencies 
to assess the costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives 
and, if regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that 
maximize net benefits (including potential economic, environmental, 
public health and safety effects, distributive impacts, and equity). 
Executive Order 13563 emphasizes the importance of quantifying both 
costs and benefits, of reducing costs, of harmonizing rules, and of 
promoting flexibility. Executive Order 13771 (``Reducing Regulation and 
Controlling Regulatory Costs'') directs agencies to reduce regulation 
and control regulatory costs and provides that ``for every one new 
regulation issued, at least two prior regulations be identified for 
elimination, and that the cost of planned regulations be prudently 
managed and controlled through a budgeting process.''

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    The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has not designated this 
rule a significant regulatory action under section 3(f) of Executive 
Order 12866. Accordingly, OMB has not reviewed it. As this rule is not 
a significant regulatory action, this rule is exempt from the 
requirements of Executive Order 13771. See OMB's Memorandum ``Guidance 
Implementing Executive Order 13771, Titled `Reducing Regulation and 
Controlling Regulatory Costs''' (April 5, 2017).
    This final rule is a technical amendment and as previously 
discussed, it amends outdated CBP regulations to incorporate the 
current requirements. The final rule also makes related conforming 
changes as well as non-substantive editorial and nomenclature changes. 
CBP does not believe this rule imposes additional costs on industry or 
government.

C. Regulatory Flexibility Act

    Because this document is not subject to the notice and public 
procedure requirements of 5 U.S.C. 553, it is not subject to the 
provisions of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.).

IV. Signing Authority

    This document is limited to technical corrections of the CBP 
regulations. Accordingly, it is being signed under the authority of 19 
CFR 0.1(b)(1).

List of Subjects

19 CFR Part 4

    Customs duties and inspection, Exports, Freight, Harbors, Maritime 
carriers, Oil pollution, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, 
Vessels.

19 CFR Part 10

    Bonds, Caribbean Basin initiative, Customs duties and inspection, 
Exports, Imports, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Trade 
agreements.

19 CFR Part 18

    Common carriers, Customs duties and inspection, Exports, Freight, 
Penalties, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Surety bonds.

19 CFR Part 113

    Common carriers, Customs duties and inspection, Exports, Freight, 
Laboratories, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Surety bonds.

19 CFR Part 122

    Administrative practice and procedure, Air carriers, Aircraft, 
Airports, Alcohol and alcoholic beverages, Cigars and cigarettes, Cuba, 
Customs duties and inspection, Drug traffic control, Freight, 
Penalties, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Security measures.

19 CFR Part 123

    Canada, Customs duties and inspection, Freight, International 
boundaries, Mexico, Motor carriers, Railroads, Reporting and 
recordkeeping requirements, Vessels.

19 CFR Part 141

    Customs duties and inspection, Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements.

19 CFR Part 191

    Alcohol and alcoholic beverages, Claims, Customs duties and 
inspection, Exports, Foreign trade zones, Guantanamo Bay Naval Station, 
Cuba, Packaging and containers, Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements, Trade agreements.

19 CFR Part 192

    Aircraft, Exports, Motor vehicles, Penalties, Reporting and 
recordkeeping requirements, Vessels.

Amendments to the CBP Regulations

    For the reasons set forth above, parts 4, 10, 18, 113, 122, 123, 
141, 191, and 192 of the CBP regulations (19 CFR parts 4, 10, 18, 113, 
122, 123, 141, 191, and 192) are amended as set forth below.

PART 4--VESSELS IN FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC TRADES

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1. The general authority citation for part 4 and the specific authority 
citation for Sec. Sec.  4.75 and 4.84 continue to read as follows:

    Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 19 U.S.C. 66, 1431, 1433, 1434, 1624, 
2071 note; 46 U.S.C. 501, 60105.
* * * * *

    Section 4.75 also issued under 46 U.S.C. 60105;
* * * * *
    Section 4.84 also issued under 46 U.S.C. 12118;

* * * * *


Sec.  4.61  [Amended]

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2. Amend Sec.  4.61 as follows:
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a. In paragraph (a), remove all references to ``Customs'' and add in 
their place ``CBP''.
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b. In paragraph (b), remove all references to ``Customs'' and add in 
their place ``CBP''.
0
c. In paragraph (c)(2), remove the words ``shippers export 
declarations'' and add in their place ``Electronic Export Information 
(EEI)''.
0
d. In paragraph (c)(6), remove the citation ``46 U.S.C. App. 97'' and 
add in its place ``46 U.S.C. 60106''.
0
e. In paragraph (c)(12), remove the citation ``46 U.S.C. App. 98'' and 
add in its place ``46 U.S.C. 60109''.
0
f. In paragraph (c)(18), remove the words ``Payment of State and 
Federal fees and fees due the Government of the Virgin Islands of the 
United States (46 U.S.C. App. 100)'' and add in their place ``Payment 
of all legal fees that have accrued on the vessel (46 U.S.C. 60107)''.
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g. In paragraph (e), remove ``22 U.S.C. 454a'' and add in its place 
``22 U.S.C. 454(a)''.

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3. Amend Sec.  4.63 as follows:
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a. The section heading is revised.
0
b. In paragraph (a) introductory text, remove the word ``Customs'' and 
add in its place ``CBP''; and remove the word ``shall'' and add in its 
place ``will''.
0
c. In paragraph (a)(1), remove all references to ``Customs'' and add in 
their place ``CBP''; and remove the words ``export declarations'' and 
add in their place ``EEI''; and remove the reference to ``1302-A'' and 
add in its place ``1302A''.
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d. Revise paragraph (b).
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e. In paragraph (c) introductory text, remove the word ``shall'' and 
add in its place ``must''; remove all references to ``Customs'' and add 
in their place ``CBP''; and remove all references to ``1302-A'' and add 
in their place ``1302A''.
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f. In paragraph (d), remove all references to ``Customs'' and add in 
their place ``CBP''; and remove all references to ``1302-A'' and add in 
their place ``1302A''.
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g. In paragraph (e), remove the first reference to ``Customs'' and add 
in its place ``CBP''; remove the reference to ``1302-A'' and add in its 
place ``1302A''; remove the word ``shall'' and add in its place 
``must''; and remove the second reference to ``Customs'' and add in its 
place ``customs''.
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h. In paragraph (f), remove all references to ``Customs'' and add in 
their place ``CBP''; remove the word ``shall'' and add in its place 
``will''; and remove the reference to ``1302-A'' and add in its place 
``1302A''.
    The revisions read as follows:


Sec.  4.63  Outward cargo declaration; Electronic Export Information 
(EEI).

* * * * *
    (b) Except as hereafter stated, the Internal Transaction Number 
(ITN) of the Electronic Export Information (EEI) covering each shipment 
for which EEI is required must be shown on the Cargo Declaration 
Outward With Commercial Forms, CBP Form 1302A, in the

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marginal column headed ``B/L No.'' If EEI is not required for a 
shipment, a notation must be made on the Cargo Declaration Outward With 
Commercial Forms (CBP Form 1302A) describing the basis for the 
exemption or exclusion using the reference number found in the Census 
Bureau's Foreign Trade Regulations (see 15 CFR part 30, Appendix B) 
where the particular exemption or exclusion is provided.
* * * * *

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4. Amend Sec.  4.75 as follows:
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a. The section heading, paragraphs (a) and (b) are revised.
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b. In paragraph (c), revise the introductory text preceding the list of 
countries.
    The revisions read as follows:


Sec.  4.75  Incomplete manifest; incomplete or missing Electronic 
Export Information (EEI); bond.

    (a) Pro forma manifest. Except as provided for in Sec.  4.75(c), if 
a master desiring to clear his vessel for a foreign port does not have 
available for filing with the CBP port director a complete Cargo 
Declaration Outward with Commercial Forms, CBP Form 1302A (see Sec.  
4.63) in accordance with 46 U.S.C. 60105, or all required EEI filing 
citations, exclusions, and/or exemption legends (see 15 CFR 30.47), the 
CBP port director may accept in lieu thereof an incomplete manifest 
(referred to as a pro forma manifest) on the Vessel Entrance or 
Clearance Statement, CBP Form 1300, if there is on file in his office a 
bond on CBP Form 301, containing the bond conditions set forth in Sec.  
113.64 of this chapter relating to international carriers, executed by 
the vessel owner or other person as attorney in fact of the vessel 
owner. The ``Incomplete Manifest for Export'' box in item 17 of the 
Vessel Entrance or Clearance Statement form must be checked.
    (b) Time in which to file complete manifest and EEI. Not later than 
the fourth business day after clearance from each port of lading in the 
vessel's itinerary, the master, or the vessel's agent on behalf of the 
master, must submit to the director of each port a complete Cargo 
Declaration Outward with Commercial Forms, CBP Form 1302A, in 
accordance with Sec.  4.63, of the cargo laden at such port together 
with all required EEI filing citations, exclusions, and/or exemption 
legends for such cargo and a Vessel Entrance or Clearance Statement, 
CBP Form 1300. The statutory grace period of four (4) days for filing 
the complete manifest and missing EEI begins to run on the first day 
(exclusive of any day on which the U.S. port of lading is not open for 
marine business) following the date on which clearance is granted.
    (c) Countries for which vessels may not be cleared until complete 
manifests and EEI are filed. To aid CBP in the enforcement of export 
laws and regulations, no vessel will be cleared for any port in the 
following countries until a complete outward foreign manifest and all 
required EEI filing citations, exclusions, and/or exemption legends 
have been filed with the port director:
* * * * *

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5. Amend Sec.  4.76 as follows:
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a. In paragraph (a), remove the citation ``15 CFR 30.60'' and add in 
its place ``15 CFR 30.5''; and remove the words ``Census Regulations'' 
and add in their place ``Census Bureau's Foreign Trade Regulations''.
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b. Revise paragraph (b) to read as follows:


Sec.  4.76  Procedures and responsibilities of carriers filing outbound 
vessel manifest information via the AES.

* * * * *
    (b) Responsibilities. The performance requirements and operational 
standards and procedures for electronic submission of outbound vessel 
manifest information are detailed in the AES Trade Interface 
Requirements (AESTIR) available on the CBP Web site, https://www.cbp.gov. Carriers and their agents are responsible for reporting 
accurate and timely information and for responding to all notifications 
concerning the status of their transmissions and the detention and 
release of freight in accordance with the procedures set forth in the 
AESTIR. CBP will send messages to participant carriers regarding the 
accuracy of their transmissions. Carriers and their agents are required 
to comply with the recordkeeping requirements contained at Sec.  30.10 
of the Census Bureau's Foreign Trade Regulations (15 CFR 30.10) and any 
other applicable recordkeeping requirements. When the exporter submits 
Electronic Export Information (EEI) prior to departure, carriers will 
be responsible for annotating the manifest with the Internal 
Transaction Number (ITN) without change and submitting the manifest to 
CBP within four (4) business days after the departure of the vessel 
from each port unless a different time requirement is specified in 
Sec.  4.75 or Sec.  4.84.
* * * * *


Sec.  4.81  [Amended]

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6. Amend paragraph (g)(2) of Sec.  4.81 by removing all references to 
``Customs'' and adding in their place ``CBP''; and removing the words 
``shipper's export declarations'' and adding in their place 
``Electronic Export Information (EEI)''.


Sec.  4.84  [Amended]

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7. Amend Sec.  4.84 as follows:
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a. In paragraph (a), remove the references to ``shall'' and add in 
their place ``will''; and remove the words ``shipper's export 
declarations'' and add in their place ``the filing of Electronic Export 
Information (EEI)''.
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b. In paragraph (c)(1):
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i. Remove all references to ``shall'' and add in their place ``will'';
0
ii. Remove the words ``regulations of the Bureau of the Census'' and 
add in their place ``the Census Bureau's Foreign Trade Regulations'';
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iii. Remove the words ``Shipper's Export Declarations'' and add in 
their place ``EEI'';
0
iv. Remove the citation ``15 CFR 30.24'' and add in its place ``15 CFR 
30.47'';
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v. Remove all references to ``Customs'' and add in their place ``CBP''; 
and
0
vi. Remove all references to ``export declarations'' and add in their 
place ``EEI''.
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c. In paragraph (c)(2):
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i. Remove the references to ``shall'' in the first and second sentences 
and add in their place ``must''; and remove the reference to ``shall'' 
in the third sentence and add in its place ``will'';
0
ii. Remove the words ``regulations of the Bureau of the Census'' and 
add in their place ``the Census Bureau's Foreign Trade Regulations'';
0
iii. Remove all references to ``Shipper's Export Declarations'' and add 
in their place ``EEI'';
0
iv. Remove all references to ``Customs'' and add in their place 
``CBP'';
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v. Remove the citation to ``15 CFR 30.24'' and add in its place ``15 
CFR 30.47''; and
0
vi. Remove the words ``export declarations'' and add in their place 
``EEI''.
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d. In paragraph (d):
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i. Remove the first and second references to ``shall'' in the first 
sentence and add in their place ``must'';
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ii. Remove the third reference to ``shall'' in the first sentence and 
add in its place ``will'';
0
iii. Remove the first reference to ``shall'' in the second sentence and 
add in its place ``must''; and remove the second reference to ``shall'' 
in the second sentence and add in its place ``will''; and
0
iv. Remove the word ``Customs'' and add in its place ``CBP''.


Sec.  4.87  [Amended]

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8. Amend Sec.  4.87 as follows:

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a. In paragraph (b), remove all references to ``Customs'' and add in 
their place ``CBP''; and remove the reference to ``1302-A'' and add in 
its place ``1302A''.
0
b. In paragraph (c), remove all references to ``Customs'' and add in 
their place ``CBP''.
0
c. In paragraph (d), remove all references to ``Customs'' and add in 
their place ``CBP''.
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d. In paragraph (f):
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i. Remove all references to ``Customs'' and add in their place ``CBP'';
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ii. Remove the reference to ``1302-A'' and add in its place ``1302A''; 
and
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iii. Remove the words ``shipper's export declarations'' and add in 
their place ``Electronic Export Information (EEI) filing citations, 
exclusions, and/or exemption legends''.
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e. In paragraph (g):
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i. Remove the word ``Customs'' and add in its place ``CBP'';
0
ii. Remove the reference ``1302-A'' and add in its place ``1302A''; and
0
iii. Remove the words ``export declarations'' and add in their place 
``EEI''.

PART 10--ARTICLES CONDITIONALLY FREE, SUBJECT TO A REDUCED RATE, 
ETC.

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9. The general authority citation for part 10 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority:  19 U.S.C. 66, 1202 (General Note 3(i), Harmonized 
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS)), 1321, 1481, 1484, 
1498, 1508, 1623, 1624, 3314.
* * * * *


Sec.  10.41b  [Amended]

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10. Amend paragraph (g)(2) of Sec.  10.41b by removing the words 
``Shipper's Export Declaration,'' ``Form 7525-V'' and adding in their 
place ``Electronic Export Information (EEI)''.

PART 18--TRANSPORTATION IN BOND AND MERCHANDISE IN TRANSIT

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11. The general authority citation for part 18 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 19 U.S.C. 66, 1202 (General Note 3(i), 
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States), 1551, 1552, 1553, 
1623, 1624.
* * * * *


Sec.  18.42  [Amended]

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12. Amend Sec.  18.42 as follows:
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i. Remove the words ``export declarations'' and add in their place 
``Electronic Export Information (EEI)'';
0
ii. Remove the words ``Bureau of the Census'' and add in their place 
``Census Bureau'';
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iii. Remove all references to ``shall'' in the first and second 
sentence and add in their place ``must''; and
0
iv. Remove all references to ``shall'' in the third sentence through 
the remainder of the paragraph and add in their place ``will''.


Sec.  18.43  [Amended]

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13. Amend paragraph (a) of Sec.  18.43 by removing the words ``export 
declarations'' and adding in their place ``Electronic Export 
Information (EEI)''; removing the word ``shall'' and adding in its 
place ``must''; and removing the words ``Bureau of the Census'' and 
adding in their place ``Census Bureau''.

PART 113--CBP BONDS

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14. The general authority citation for part 113 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 19 U.S.C. 66, 1623, 1624.
* * * * *


Sec.  113.64  [Amended]

0
15. Amend paragraph (i) of Sec.  113.64 by removing the words ``$50 per 
day for the first 3 days, and $100 per day thereafter, up to $1,000 in 
total'' and adding in their place ``$1,100 for each day's delinquency 
beyond the prescribed period, but not more than $10,000 per 
violation''.

PART 122--AIR COMMERCE REGULATIONS

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16. The general authority citation for part 122 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 19 U.S.C. 58b, 66, 1431, 1433, 1436, 
1448, 1459, 1590, 1594, 1623, 1624, 1644, 1644a, 2071 note.
* * * * *


Sec.  122.71  [Amended]

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17. Amend Sec.  122.71 as follows:
0
a. In paragraph (a)(1)(ii), remove the words ``Shipper's Export 
Declarations are'' and add in their place ``Electronic Export 
Information (EEI) is''.
0
b. In paragraph (a)(2), remove the word ``shall'' and add in its place 
``must''; and remove the word ``Customs'' and add in its place ``CBP''.
0
c. In paragraph (b), remove all references to ``Customs'' and add in 
their place ``CBP''.


Sec.  122.72  [Amended]

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18. Amend Sec.  122.72 by removing the words ``Shipper's Export 
Declarations'' and adding in their place ``Electronic Export 
Information (EEI)''; and removing the word ``shall'' and adding in its 
place ``must''.


Sec.  122.73  [Amended]

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19. Amend Sec.  122.73 as follows:
0
a. In paragraph (a)(1), remove the word ``Customs'' and add in its 
place ``CBP'' and remove all references to ``shall'' and add in their 
place ``must''.
0
b. In paragraph (a)(2), remove the word ``Customs'' and add in its 
place ``CBP''; and remove the word ``shall'' and add in its place 
``must''.
0
c. In paragraph (a)(3), remove the word ``Customs'' and add in its 
place ``CBP''; and remove the word ``shall'' and add in its place 
``will''.
0
d. In paragraph (b)(1) remove the word ``Customs'' and add in its place 
``CBP''; and remove all references to the word ``shall'' and add in 
their place ``must''.
0
e. In paragraph (b)(2) introductory text, remove all references to 
``shall'' and add in their place ``must''.
0
f. In paragraph (b)(2)(i), remove the words ``Shipper's Export 
Declarations'' and add in their place ``Electronic Export Information 
(EEI) filing citations, exclusions, and/or exemption legends''.

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20. Amend Sec.  122.74 as follows:
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a. In paragraph (a)(1), remove all references to ``Customs'' and add in 
their place ``CBP''; and remove the words ``Shipper's Export 
Declarations'' and add in their place ``Electronic Export Information 
(EEI)''.
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b. In paragraph (a)(2), remove all references to ``Shipper's Export 
Declarations'' and add in their place ``EEI filing citations, 
exclusions, and/or exemption legends''; remove the abbreviation 
``U.S.'' and add in its place ``United States''; remove all references 
to ``shall'' and add in their place ``must''; and remove all references 
to ``Customs'' and add in their place ``CBP''.
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c. Revise paragraph (b) introductory text and paragraph (b)(2).
0
d. Designate the undesignated paragraph following paragraph (b)(2) as 
``Note to paragraph (b)''.
0
e. In paragraph (c)(1), remove the words ``Shipper's Export 
Declarations'' and add in their place ``EEI''; and remove the word 
``shall'' and add in its place ``must''.
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f. In paragraph (c)(2), remove all references to ``Shipper's Export 
Declarations shall'' and add in their place ``EEI must''.
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g. In paragraph (c)(3), remove the words ``Shipper's Export 
Declarations shall'' and add in their place ``EEI must''.
    The revisions read as follows:


Sec.  122.74  Incomplete (pro forma) manifest.

* * * * *
    (b) Exceptions. In the following circumstances, an incomplete 
manifest will not be accepted and a complete air cargo manifest and all 
required EEI must

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be filed with the port director before the aircraft will be cleared:
* * * * *
    (2) If the aircraft is departing on a flight from the U.S. directly 
or indirectly to a foreign country listed in Sec.  4.75 of this 
chapter.
* * * * *

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21. Amend Sec.  122.75 as follows:
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a. In paragraph (a) introductory text, remove all references to 
``shall'' and add in their place ``must''; and remove the words ``a 
Shipper's Export Declaration'' and add in their place ``Electronic 
Export Information (EEI) filing citations, exemptions, and/or exclusion 
legends''.
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b. Revise paragraph (a)(2).
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c. In paragraph (b)(1), remove the words ``Attached Shipper's Export 
Declarations'' and add in their place ``The annotated EEI filing 
citations, exclusions, and/or exemption legends''.
0
d. In paragraph (b)(2), remove the word ``shall'' and add in its place 
``must''; remove the words ``Shipper's Export Declarations'' and add in 
their place ``EEI filing citations, exclusions, and/or exemption 
legends''; and remove the words ``Attached Shipper's Export 
Declarations'' and add in their place ``The annotated EEI filing 
citations, exclusions, and/or exemption legends''.
    The revision reads as follows:


Sec.  122.75  Complete manifest.

    (a) * * *
    (2) Direct departure. With regard to direct departures of shipments 
requiring EEI, each EEI filing citation must be listed on the air cargo 
manifest in the column for air waybill numbers. The statement 
``Electronic Information Annotated'' must appear on the manifest if 
this is done.
* * * * *

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22. Amend Sec.  122.76 as follows:
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a. Revise the heading of the section and paragraph (a).
0
b. In paragraph (b), remove the word ``shall'' and add in its place 
``must''; and remove the word ``Customs'' and add in its place ``CBP''.
    The revisions read as follows:


Sec.  122.76  Electronic Export Information (EEI) filing citations, 
exclusions, and/or exemption legends and inspection certificates.

    (a) Electronic Export Information (EEI)--(1) Other than shipments 
to Puerto Rico. For shipments other than to Puerto Rico, at the time of 
clearance, the aircraft commander or agent must file with the CBP port 
director of the departure airport any EEI filing citations, exclusions, 
and/or exemption legends required by the Census Bureau's Foreign Trade 
Regulations (FTR) (see 15 CFR part 30).
    (2) Shipments to Puerto Rico. For flights carrying shipments to 
Puerto Rico from the United States, the aircraft commander or agent 
must file any EEI filing citations, exclusions, and/or exemption 
legends required by the Census Bureau's FTR (see 15 CFR part 30) upon 
arrival in Puerto Rico with the CBP port director there.
* * * * *

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23. Revise Sec.  122.79 to read as follows:


Sec.  122.79  Shipments to U.S. possessions.

    (a) Other than Puerto Rico. An air cargo manifest must be filed for 
aircraft transporting cargo between the United States and U.S. 
possessions. Electronic Export Information (EEI) is not required for 
shipments from the United States or Puerto Rico to the U.S. 
possessions, except to the U.S. Virgin Islands or from a U.S. 
possession and destined to the United States, Puerto Rico, or another 
U.S. possession.
    (b) Puerto Rico. When an aircraft carries merchandise on a direct 
flight from the United States to Puerto Rico, any required air cargo 
manifest or EEI filing citations, exclusions, and/or exemption legends, 
must be filed with the appropriate port director Puerto Rico.


Sec.  122.143  [Amended]

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24. Amend Sec.  122.143 as follows:
0
a. In paragraph (b) introductory text, remove the words ``Bureau of the 
Census'' in the heading and add in their place ``Census Bureau''; 
remove the words ``Bureau of the Census regulations'' in the text and 
add in their place ``Census Bureau's Foreign Trade Regulations''; and 
remove the word ``shall'' and add in its place ``will''.
0
b. In paragraph (b)(1), remove the words ``Shipper's Export 
Declarations'' and add in their place ``Electronic Export Information 
(EEI)''.
0
c. In paragraph (b)(2), remove the citation ``15 CFR 30.24'' and add in 
its place ``15 CFR 30.47''; and remove the words ``Shipper's Export 
Declarations are'' and add in their place ``EEI is''.

PART 123--CBP RELATIONS WITH CANADA AND MEXICO

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25. The general authority citation for part 123 and the specific 
authority citation for Sec.  123.28 continue to read as follows:

    Authority: 19 U.S.C. 66, 1202 (General Note 3(i), Harmonized 
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS)), 1431, 1433, 1436, 
1448, 1624, 2071 note.
* * * * *

    Sections 123.21-123.23, 123.25-123.29, 123.41, 123.51 also 
issued under 19 U.S.C. 1554.
* * * * *


Sec.  123.28  [Amended]

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26. Amend Sec.  123.28 as follows:
0
a. In paragraph (a), remove all references to ``shall'' and add in 
their place ``must''; and remove the words ``U.S. Customs'' and add in 
their place ``CBP''.
0
b. In paragraph (b), remove references to ``shall'' in the first and 
second sentence and add in their place ``will''; remove the words 
``shipper's export declaration'' and add in their place ``Electronic 
Export Information (EEI) filing citations, exclusions, and/or exemption 
legends''; and remove the word ``shall'' in the third sentence and add 
in its place ``must''.

PART 141--ENTRY OF MERCHANDISE

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27. The general authority citation for part 141 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 19 U.S.C. 66, 1448, 1484, 1498, 1624.
* * * * *


Sec.  141.43  [Amended]

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28. Amend paragraph (a) of Sec.  141.43 by removing the words 
``executing shippers' export declarations'' and adding in their place 
``filing Electronic Export Information (EEI)''.

PART 191--DRAWBACK

0
29. The general authority citation for part 191 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority:  5 U.S.C. 301; 19 U.S.C. 66, 1202 (General Note 3(i), 
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States), 1313, 1624;
* * * * *

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30. Revise paragraph (c)(3) of Sec.  191.51 to read as follows:


Sec.  191.51  Completion of drawback claims.

* * * * *
    (c) * * *
    (3) Exports. For exports, the HTSUSA number(s) or Schedule B 
commodity classification number(s) must be from the Electronic Export 
Information (EEI), when required. If no EEI is required (see, e.g., 15 
CFR 30.58), the claimant must provide the Schedule B commodity 
classification number(s) or HTSUSA number(s) that the exporter would 
have set forth in the EEI, but for the exemption from the requirement 
to file EEI.
* * * * *

PART 192--EXPORT CONTROL

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31. The authority citation for part 192 continues to read as follows:


[[Page 32240]]


    Authority: 19 U.S.C. 66, 1624, 1646c. Subpart A also issued 
under 19 U.S.C. 1627a, 1646a, 1646b; subpart B also issued under 13 
U.S.C. 303; 19 U.S.C. 2071 note; 46 U.S.C. 91.


Sec.  192.0  [Amended]

0
32. Amend Sec.  192.0 as follows:
0
a. Remove all references to ``Customs'' and add in their place ``CBP''.
0
b. Remove the words ``Census Regulations at part 30, subpart E (15 CFR 
part 30, subpart E)'' and add in their place ``Foreign Trade 
Regulations (FTR) of the Census Bureau, U.S. Department of Commerce, at 
part 30, subpart A (15 CFR part 30, subpart A)''.

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33. Revise Sec.  192.11 to read as follows:


Sec.  192.11  Description of the AES.

    The Automated Export System (AES) is the information system for 
collecting Electronic Export Information (EEI) from persons exporting 
goods from the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands; 
between Puerto Rico and the United States; and to the U.S. Virgin 
Islands from the United States or Puerto Rico. Pursuant to the Census 
Bureau's Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR), all commodity export 
information for which EEI is required must be filed through the AES. 
This system is the CBP-approved electronic data interchange system used 
for purposes of filing EEI as required by Sec.  192.14. AES is also the 
system by which certain sea carriers may report required outbound 
vessel information electronically (see, Sec. Sec.  4.63, 4.75, and 4.76 
of this chapter). Eligibility and application procedures are found in 
the General Requirements section of the FTR, codified at 15 CFR part 
30, subpart A. The Census Bureau's FTR (15 CFR part 30, subpart A) 
provides that exporters may choose to submit export information through 
AES by any one of three electronic filing options available. Only 
Option 4, the complete post-departure submission of export information, 
requires prior approval by participating agencies before it can be used 
by AES participants.

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34. Revise Sec.  192.14 to read as follows:


Sec.  192.14  Electronic information for outward cargo required in 
advance of departure.

    (a) General requirement. Pursuant to section 343(a), Trade Act of 
2002, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2071 note), for any commercial cargo that 
is to be exported from the United States by vessel, aircraft, rail, or 
truck, unless exempted under paragraph (d) of this section, the U.S. 
Principal Party in Interest (USPPI), the USPPI's authorized agent, or 
the authorized filing agent of the Foreign Principal Party in Interest 
(FPPI) must electronically transmit for receipt by CBP, no later than 
the time period specified in paragraph (b) of this section, certain 
Electronic Export Information (EEI), as enumerated in paragraph (c) of 
this section. Specifically, to effect the advance electronic 
transmission of the required cargo information to CBP, the USPPI, the 
USPPI's authorized agent, or the FPPI's authorized filing agent must 
use a CBP-approved electronic data interchange system (currently, the 
Automated Export System (AES)).
    (b) Transmission of data--(1) Time for transmission of EEI. The 
USPPI, the USPPI's authorized agent, or the FPPI's authorized filing 
agent must electronically transmit the EEI required by Sec.  30.6 of 
the Census Bureau's FTR (15 CFR 30.6) and have received the AES 
Internal Transaction Number (ITN) (see paragraph (b)(3) of this 
section) for outbound cargo no later than the time period specified as 
follows:
    (i) For vessel cargo, the USPPI, the USPPI's authorized agent, or 
the FPPI's authorized filing agent must provide the EEI filing citation 
(the ITN), exclusion, and/or exemption legend to the exporting carrier 
no later than 24 hours prior to loading cargo on the vessel at the U.S. 
port of lading;
    (ii) For air cargo, including cargo being transported by air 
express couriers, the USPPI, the USPPI's authorized agent, or the 
FPPI's authorized filing agent must provide the EEI filing citation 
(the ITN), exclusion, and/or exemption legend to the exporting carrier 
no later than 2 hours prior to the scheduled departure time of the 
aircraft from the U.S. port of export;
    (iii) For truck cargo, including cargo departing by express 
consignment courier, the USPPI, the USPPI's authorized agent, or the 
FPPI's authorized filing agent must provide the EEI filing citation 
(the ITN), exclusion, and/or exemption legend to the exporting carrier 
no later than 1 hour prior to the arrival of the truck at the border;
    (iv) For rail cargo, the USPPI, the USPPI's authorized agent, or 
the FPPI's authorized filing agent must provide the EEI filing citation 
(the ITN), exclusion, and/or exemption legend to the exporting carrier 
no later than 2 hours prior to the arrival of the train at the border;
    (v) For shipments of used self-propelled vehicles as defined in 
Sec.  192.1, the USPPI's authorized agent, or the FPPI's authorized 
filing agent must provide the EEI filing citation (the ITN), exclusion, 
and/or exemption legend to the exporting carrier at least 72 hours 
prior to export; and
    (vi) For cargo shipped by pipeline, the USPPI, the USPPI's 
authorized agent, or the FPPI's authorized filing agent should refer to 
Sec.  30.4 of the Census Bureau's FTR (15 CFR 30.4, 30.46) for 
applicable time frames for the transmission of EEI.
    (2) Applicability of time frames. The time periods in paragraph 
(b)(1) of this section for reporting required EEI to CBP for outward 
vessel, air, truck, or rail cargo only apply to shipments without an 
export license, license exemption, or license exception that require 
full predeparture reporting of shipment data, in order to comply with 
the advance cargo information filing requirements under section 343(a), 
Trade Act of 2002, as amended. Requirements placed on exports 
controlled by other government agencies will remain in force unless 
changed by the agency having the regulatory authority to do so. CBP 
will also continue to require 72-hour advance notice for used vehicle 
exports pursuant to Sec.  192.2(c)(1) and (c)(2)(i). The USPPI, the 
USPPI's authorized agent, or the FPPI's authorized filing agent should 
refer to the relevant titles of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 
for pre-filing requirements of other government agencies. In 
particular, for the advance reporting requirements for exports of U.S. 
Munitions List items, see the U.S. Department of State's International 
Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR parts 120 through 130).
    (3) System verification of data acceptance or rejection. Once the 
USPPI, the USPPI's authorized agent, or the FPPI's authorized filing 
agent has transmitted the EEI required under paragraphs (c)(1) and 
(c)(2) of this section, and AES has received and accepted this data, 
AES will generate and transmit to the party that filed the EEI a 
confirmation number, the Internal Transaction Number (ITN), assigned to 
that shipment confirming acceptance of the EEI transmission. When the 
submission is not accepted, a rejection message will be transmitted to 
the filer.
    (c) EEI required--(1) Commodity data. The commodity data elements 
that are required to be reported electronically through the approved 
system are found in Sec.  30.6 of the Census Bureau's FTR (15 CFR 
30.6).
    (2) Transportation data. The following transportation data elements 
are also required to be reported electronically through the approved 
system. These data elements are also found in Sec.  30.6 of the Census 
Bureau's FTR (30 CFR 30.6):
    (i) Method of transportation (the method of transportation is 
defined as

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that by which the goods are exported or shipped (vessel, air, rail, or 
truck));
    (ii) Carrier identification (for vessel, rail and truck shipments, 
the unique carrier identifier is the 4-character Standard Carrier Alpha 
Code (SCAC); for aircraft, the carrier identifier is the 2- or 3-
character International Air Transport Association (IATA) code);
    (iii) Conveyance name (the conveyance name is the name of the 
carrier; for sea carriers, this is the name of the vessel; for others, 
the carrier name);
    (iv) Country of ultimate destination (this is the country as known 
to the USPPI, the USPPI's authorized agent, or the FPPI's authorized 
filing agent at the time of exportation, where the cargo is to be 
consumed or further processed or manufactured; this country would be 
identified by the 2-character International Standards Organization 
(ISO) code for the country of ultimate destination);
    (v) Date of export (the USPPI, the USPPI's authorized agent, or the 
FPPI's authorized filing agent must report the date the cargo is 
scheduled to leave the United States for all modes of transportation; 
if the actual date is not known, the USPPI, the USPPI's authorized 
agent, or the FPPI's authorized filing agent must report the best 
estimate as to the time of departure); and
    (vi) Port of export (the port where the outbound cargo departs from 
the United States is designated by its unique code, as set forth in 
Annex C, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS); the 
USPPI, the USPPI's authorized agent, or the FPPI's authorized filing 
agent must report the port of exportation as known when the USPPI, 
USPPI's authorized agent, or the FPPI's authorized filing agent tenders 
the cargo to the outbound carrier; should the carrier export the cargo 
from a different port and the carrier so informs the USPPI, the USPPI's 
authorized agent, or the FPPI's authorized filing agent, the port of 
exportation must be corrected by the filer in AES.).
    (3) Proof of electronic filing; exemption from filing. The USPPI, 
the USPPI's authorized agent, or the FPPI's authorized filing agent 
must furnish to the exporting carrier a proof of EEI filing citation 
(the ITN), post-departure filing citation, AES downtime filing citation 
(when allowed), and the exclusion, and/or exemption legends (see 
paragraph (d) of this section) for annotation on the carrier's outward 
manifest, waybill, or other export documentation covering the cargo to 
be shipped. The proof of EEI filing citation (the ITN), post-departure 
filing citation, AES downtime filing citation, exclusion, and/or 
exemption legend must conform to the approved EEI filing citation, 
exclusion, and/or exemption legend formats in Appendix B to the Census 
Bureau's FTR (15 CFR part 30, Appendix B).
    (4) Carrier responsibility--(i) Loading of cargo. The carrier may 
not load cargo without first receiving from the USPPI, the USPPI's 
authorized agent, or the FPPI's authorized filing agent either the 
related electronic filing citation as prescribed under paragraph (c)(3) 
of this section, or an appropriate exemption legend for the cargo as 
specified in paragraph (d) of this section.
    (ii) High-risk cargo. For cargo that CBP has identified as 
potentially high-risk, the carrier, after being duly notified by CBP, 
will be responsible for delivering the cargo for inspection/
examination. When cargo identified as high risk has already been 
exported, CBP may demand that the export carrier redeliver the cargo in 
accordance with the terms of its international carrier bond (see Sec.  
113.64(k)(2) of this chapter).
    (5) USPPI receipt of information believed to be accurate. When the 
USPPI, the USPPI's authorized agent, or the FPPI's authorized filing 
agent electronically presenting the cargo information required in 
paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this section receives any of this 
information from another party, CBP will take into consideration how, 
in accordance with ordinary commercial practices, the USPPI, the 
USPPI's authorized agent, or the FPPI's authorized filing agent 
acquired this information, and whether and how the USPPI, the USPPI's 
authorized agent, or the FPPI's authorized filing agent is able to 
verify this information. When the USPPI, the USPPI's authorized agent, 
or the FPPI's authorized filing agent is not reasonably able to verify 
any information received, CBP will permit this party to electronically 
present the information on the basis of what it reasonably believes to 
be true.
    (d) Exemptions from reporting; Census exemptions or exclusions 
applicable. The USPPI, the USPPI's authorized agent, or the FPPI's 
authorized filing agent must furnish to the outbound carrier an 
appropriate exemption or exclusion legend for any export shipment laden 
that is not subject to predeparture electronic information filing under 
this section. The exemption or exclusion legend must conform to the 
proper format approved by the Census Bureau (see 15 CFR part 30, 
Appendix B). Any exemptions or exclusions from reporting requirements 
for export cargo are enumerated in Sec. Sec.  30.2 and 30.35 through 
30.40 of the Census Bureau's FTR (15 CFR 30.2 and 30.35 through 30.40). 
These exemptions or exclusions under Sec. Sec.  30.2 and 30.35 through 
30.40 of the Census Bureau's FTR are equally applicable under this 
section.

    Dated: July 5, 2017.
Kevin K. McAleenan,
Acting Commissioner.
[FR Doc. 2017-14549 Filed 7-12-17; 8:45 am]
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