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141, 142, 143 and 151 relating to entry/
entry summary processing that are
inconsistent with the requirements set
forth in this notice are waived for the
duration of the test. See 19 CFR
101.9(a). Additionally, any previous
practice pertaining to party definitions,
including but not limited to ‘‘ultimate
consignee,’’ that are inconsistent with
the requirements set forth in this notice
are waived for the duration of the test.
The CATAIR should be consulted for
appropriate terms and definitions for
the purposes of this test.
V. Misconduct Under the Test
An ACE test participant may be
subject to civil and criminal penalties,
administrative sanctions, liquidated
damages, and/or suspension from this
test for any of the following:
• Failure to follow the terms and
conditions of this test.
• Failure to exercise reasonable care
in the execution of participant
obligations.
• Failure to abide by applicable laws
and regulations.
• Failure to deposit duties or fees in
a timely manner.
• Misuse of the ACE Portal.
• Engagement in any unauthorized
disclosure or access to the ACE Portal.
• Engagement in any activity which
interferes with the successful evaluation
of the new technology.
Suspensions for misconduct will be
administered by the Executive Director,
Commercial Targeting and Enforcement,
Office of International Trade, CBP
Headquarters. A notice proposing
suspension will be provided in writing
to the participant. Such notice will
apprise the participant of the facts or
conduct warranting suspension and will
inform the participant of the date that
the suspension will begin. Any decision
proposing suspension of a participant
may be appealed in writing to the
Assistant Commissioner, Office of
International Trade, within 15 calendar
days of the notification date. Should the
participant appeal the notice of
proposed suspension, the participant
must address the facts or conduct
charges contained in the notice and
state how compliance will be achieved.
In cases of non-payment, late payment,
willful misconduct or where public
health interests or safety is concerned,
the suspension may be effective
immediately.
VI. Test Evaluation Criteria
To ensure adequate feedback,
participants are required to participate
in an evaluation of this test. CBP also
invites all interested parties to comment
on the design, implementation and
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conduct of the test at any time during
the test period. CBP will publish the
final results in the Federal Register and
the Customs Bulletin as required by 19
CFR 101.9(b).
The following evaluation methods
and criteria have been suggested:
1. Baseline measurements to be
established through data analysis.
2. Questionnaires from both trade
participants and CBP addressing such
issues as:
• Workload impact (workload shifts/
volume, cycle times, etc.).
• Cost savings (staff, interest,
reduction in mailing costs, etc.).
• Policy and procedure
accommodation.
• Trade compliance impact.
• Problem resolution.
• System efficiency.
• Operational efficiency.
• Other issues identified by the
participant group.
Dated: December 24, 2009.
Daniel Baldwin,
Assistant Commissioner, Office of
International Trade.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Federal Emergency Management
Agency
[Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA–1865–
DR; Docket ID FEMA–2008–0018]
Alaska; Major Disaster and Related
Determinations
AGENCY: Federal Emergency
Management Agency, DHS.
ACTION: Notice.
SUMMARY: This is a notice of the
Presidential declaration of a major
disaster for the State of Alaska (FEMA–
1865–DR), dated December 18, 2009,
and related determinations.
DATES: Effective Date: December 18,
2009.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Peggy Miller, Disaster Assistance
Directorate, Federal Emergency
Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646–3886.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is
hereby given that, in a letter dated
December 18, 2009, the President issued
a major disaster declaration under the
authority of the Robert T. Stafford
Disaster Relief and Emergency
Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.
(the ‘‘Stafford Act’’), as follows:
I have determined that the damage in
certain areas of the State of Alaska resulting
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from severe storms, flooding, mudslides, and
rockslides during the period of October 6–11,
2009, is of sufficient severity and magnitude
to warrant a major disaster declaration under
the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and
Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121 et
seq. (the ‘‘Stafford Act’’). Therefore, I declare
that such a major disaster exists in the State
of Alaska.
In order to provide Federal assistance, you
are hereby authorized to allocate from funds
available for these purposes such amounts as
you find necessary for Federal disaster
assistance and administrative expenses.
You are authorized to provide Public
Assistance in the designated areas and
Hazard Mitigation throughout the State.
Consistent with the requirement that Federal
assistance is supplemental, any Federal
funds provided under the Stafford Act for
Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation will
be limited to 75 percent of the total eligible
costs.
Further, you are authorized to make
changes to this declaration for the approved
assistance to the extent allowable under the
Stafford Act.
The Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) hereby gives notice that
pursuant to the authority vested in the
Administrator, under Executive Order
12148, as amended, Dolph A. Diemont,
of FEMA is appointed to act as the
Federal Coordinating Officer for this
major disaster.
The following areas of the State of
Alaska have been designated as
adversely affected by this major disaster:
Kodiak Island Borough for Public
Assistance.
All boroughs and Regional Educational
Attendance Areas in the State of Alaska are
eligible to apply for assistance under the
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.
The following Catalog of Federal Domestic
Assistance Numbers (CFDA) are to be used
for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030,
Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora
Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling;
97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034,
Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA);
97.046, Fire Management Assistance Grant;
97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance to
Individuals and Households In Presidentially
Declared Disaster Areas; 97.049,
Presidentially Declared Disaster Assistance—
Disaster Housing Operations for Individuals
and Households; 97.050, Presidentially
Declared Disaster Assistance to Individuals
and Households—Other Needs; 97.036,
Disaster Grants—Public Assistance
(Presidentially Declared Disasters); 97.039,
Hazard Mitigation Grant.
W. Craig Fugate,
Administrator, Federal Emergency
Management Agency.
[FR Doc. E9–31018 Filed 12–29–09; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Federal Emergency Management Agency
[Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-1865-DR; Docket ID FEMA-2008-0018]
Alaska; Major Disaster and Related Determinations
AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major
disaster for the State of Alaska (FEMA-1865-DR), dated December 18,
2009, and related determinations.
DATES: Effective Date: December 18, 2009.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peggy Miller, Disaster Assistance
Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-3886.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that, in a letter
dated December 18, 2009, the President issued a major disaster
declaration under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster
Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq. (the
``Stafford Act''), as follows:
I have determined that the damage in certain areas of the State
of Alaska resulting from severe storms, flooding, mudslides, and
rockslides during the period of October 6-11, 2009, is of sufficient
severity and magnitude to warrant a major disaster declaration under
the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act,
42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq. (the ``Stafford Act''). Therefore, I declare
that such a major disaster exists in the State of Alaska.
In order to provide Federal assistance, you are hereby
authorized to allocate from funds available for these purposes such
amounts as you find necessary for Federal disaster assistance and
administrative expenses.
You are authorized to provide Public Assistance in the
designated areas and Hazard Mitigation throughout the State.
Consistent with the requirement that Federal assistance is
supplemental, any Federal funds provided under the Stafford Act for
Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation will be limited to 75
percent of the total eligible costs.
Further, you are authorized to make changes to this declaration
for the approved assistance to the extent allowable under the
Stafford Act.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) hereby gives notice
that pursuant to the authority vested in the Administrator, under
Executive Order 12148, as amended, Dolph A. Diemont, of FEMA is
appointed to act as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this major
disaster.
The following areas of the State of Alaska have been designated as
adversely affected by this major disaster:
Kodiak Island Borough for Public Assistance.
All boroughs and Regional Educational Attendance Areas in the
State of Alaska are eligible to apply for assistance under the
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.
The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA)
are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, Community
Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling;
97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment
Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance Grant; 97.048,
Disaster Housing Assistance to Individuals and Households In
Presidentially Declared Disaster Areas; 97.049, Presidentially
Declared Disaster Assistance--Disaster Housing Operations for
Individuals and Households; 97.050, Presidentially Declared Disaster
Assistance to Individuals and Households--Other Needs; 97.036,
Disaster Grants--Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared
Disasters); 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant.
W. Craig Fugate,
Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
[FR Doc. E9-31018 Filed 12-29-09; 8:45 am]
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