Extension of the Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) Pilot Program and Reopening of Application Period for Participation, 44360-44361 [2015-18287]

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Carolyn Baum, Program Analyst, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. 2015–18250 Filed 7–24–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY [FR Doc. 2015–18242 Filed 7–24–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–P U.S. Customs and Border Protection DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Extension of the Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) Pilot Program and Reopening of Application Period for Participation National Institutes of Health U.S. Customs and Border Protection, DHS. ACTION: General notice. AGENCY: tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences; Notice of Closed Meeting VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:58 Jul 24, 2015 Jkt 235001 On October 24, 2012, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published a notice in the Federal Register that announced the formalization and expansion of the Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) pilot program that would run for six months. CBP subsequently published several notices extending the pilot period and/ or reopening the application period to new participants for limited periods. The most recent notice extended the pilot period through July 26, 2015. This document announces that CBP is extending the pilot period for an additional year and reopening the application period for new participants for 90 days. The ACAS pilot is a SUMMARY: Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. App.), notice is hereby given of the following meeting. The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The contract proposals and the discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial property such as patentable material, and personal information concerning individuals associated with the contract proposals, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 voluntary test in which participants submit a subset of required advance air cargo data to CBP at the earliest point practicable prior to loading of the cargo onto the aircraft destined to or transiting through the United States. DATES: CBP is extending the ACAS pilot program through July 26, 2016, and reopening the application period to accept applications for new ACAS pilot participants through October 26, 2015. Comments concerning any aspect of the announced test may be submitted at any time during the test period. ADDRESSES: Applications to participate in the ACAS pilot must be submitted via email to CBPCCS@cbp.dhs.gov. In the subject line of the email, please use ‘‘ACAS Pilot Application’’. Written comments concerning program, policy, and technical issues may also be submitted via email to CBPCCS@ cbp.dhs.gov. In the subject line of the email, please use ‘‘Comment on ACAS pilot’’. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Craig Clark, Cargo and Conveyance Security, Office of Field Operations, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, via email at craig.clark@cbp.dhs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On October 24, 2012, CBP published a general notice in the Federal Register (77 FR 65006, corrected in 77 FR 65395 1) announcing that CBP is formalizing and expanding the ACAS pilot to include other eligible participants in the air cargo environment. The notice provides a description of the ACAS pilot, sets forth eligibility requirements for participation, and invites public comments on any aspect of the test. In brief, the ACAS pilot revises the time frame for pilot participants to transmit a subset of mandatory advance electronic information for air cargo. CBP regulations implementing the Trade Act of 2002 specify the required data elements and the time frame for submitting them to CBP. Pursuant to title 19, Code of Federal Regulations (19 CFR) 122.48a, the required advance information for air cargo must be submitted no later than the time of departure of the aircraft for the United States (from specified locations) or four hours prior to arrival in the United States for all other locations. The ACAS pilot is a voluntary test in which participants agree to submit a 1 This Federal Register notice, published on October 26, 2012, corrected the email address under the ADDRESSES heading for submitting applications or comments. The correct email address is CBPCCS@cbp.dhs.gov. E:\FR\FM\27JYN1.SGM 27JYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 143 / Monday, July 27, 2015 / Notices tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES subset of the required 19 CFR 122.48a data elements (ACAS data) at the earliest point practicable prior to loading of the cargo onto the aircraft destined to or transiting through the United States. The ACAS data is used to target high-risk air cargo. CBP is considering possible amendments to the regulations regarding advance information for air cargo. The results of the ACAS pilot will help determine the relevant data elements, the time frame within which data must be submitted to permit CBP to effectively target, identify and mitigate any risk with the least impact practicable on trade operations, and any other related procedures and policies. Extension of the ACAS Pilot Period and Reopening of the Application Period The October 2012 notice announced that the ACAS pilot would run for six months. The notice provided that if CBP determined that the pilot period should be extended, CBP would publish another notice in the Federal Register. The October 2012 notice also stated that applications for new ACAS pilot participants would be accepted until November 23, 2012. CBP subsequently published several notices extending the pilot period and/or reopening the application period to new participants for limited periods. On December 26, 2012, CBP published a notice in the Federal Register (77 FR 76064) reopening the application period for new participants until January 8, 2013. On January 3, 2013, the Federal Register published a correction (78 FR 315) stating that the correct date of the close of the reopened application period was January 10, 2013. On April 23, 2013, CBP published a notice in the Federal Register (78 FR 23946) extending the ACAS pilot period through October 26, 2013, and reopening the application period through May 23, 2013. On October 23, 2013, CBP published a notice in the Federal Register (78 FR 63237) extending the ACAS pilot period through July 26, 2014, and reopening the application period through December 23, 2013. Finally, on July 28, 2014, CBP published a notice in the Federal Register (79 FR 43766) extending the ACAS pilot period through July 26, 2015, and reopening the application period through September 26, 2014. Each extension of the pilot period and reopening of the application period has allowed for a significant increase in the diversity and number of pilot participants. CBP continues to receive a number of requests to participate in the pilot. CBP would like to extend the pilot further and reopen the application VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:58 Jul 24, 2015 Jkt 235001 period for participants in order to provide sufficient opportunity to the broader air cargo community to participate and prepare for a potential regulatory regime in a pilot environment. CBP would also like to ensure continuity in the flow of advance air cargo security information as the rulemaking process progresses. For these reasons, CBP is extending the ACAS pilot period through July 26, 2016, and reopening the application period through October 26, 2015. Anyone interested in participating in the ACAS pilot should refer to the notice published in the Federal Register on October 24, 2012, for additional application information and eligibility requirements. Dated: July 21, 2015. Todd C. Owen, Assistant Commissioner, Office of Field Operations. [FR Doc. 2015–18287 Filed 7–24–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–14–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection [1651–0064] Agency Information Collection Activities: Importer ID Input Record U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: 30-Day notice and request for comments; Extension of an existing collection of information. AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) of the Department of Homeland Security will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act: Importer ID Input Record (CBP Form 5106). CBP is proposing that this information collection be revised with a change to the burden hours, a change of the form’s name to read, ‘‘Create/Update Importer Identity Form,’’ and a change to the information collected on Form 5106. This is a proposed revision of an information collection that was previously approved. This document is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before August 26, 2015 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 44361 this proposed information collection to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget. Comments should be addressed to the OMB Desk Officer for Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security, and sent via electronic mail to oira_submission@ omb.eop.gov or faxed to (202) 395–5806. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information should be directed to Tracey Denning, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Regulations and Rulings, Office of International Trade, 90 K Street NE., 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20229– 1177, at (202) 325–0265. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register (79 FR 61091) on October 9, 2014, allowing for a 60-day comment period. CBP received 27 comment letters in response to the 60-day notice. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. CBP invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13; 44 U.S.C. 3507). The comments should address: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimates of the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden, including the use of automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of information technology; and (e) the annual costs to respondents or record keepers from the collection of information (total capital/startup costs and operations and maintenance costs). The comments that are submitted will be summarized and included in the CBP request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. In this document, CBP is soliciting comments concerning the following information collection: Title: Importer ID Input Record. OMB Number: 1651–0064. Form Number: CBP Form 5106. Abstract: The collection of the information on the Importer ID Input Record (CBP Form 5106) is the basis for establishing bond coverage, release and entry of merchandise, liquidation, and the issuance of bills and refunds. Each person, business firm, government E:\FR\FM\27JYN1.SGM 27JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 143 (Monday, July 27, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44360-44361]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-18287]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

U.S. Customs and Border Protection


Extension of the Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) Pilot Program 
and Reopening of Application Period for Participation

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

ACTION: General notice.

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SUMMARY: On October 24, 2012, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) 
published a notice in the Federal Register that announced the 
formalization and expansion of the Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) 
pilot program that would run for six months. CBP subsequently published 
several notices extending the pilot period and/or reopening the 
application period to new participants for limited periods. The most 
recent notice extended the pilot period through July 26, 2015. This 
document announces that CBP is extending the pilot period for an 
additional year and reopening the application period for new 
participants for 90 days. The ACAS pilot is a voluntary test in which 
participants submit a subset of required advance air cargo data to CBP 
at the earliest point practicable prior to loading of the cargo onto 
the aircraft destined to or transiting through the United States.

DATES: CBP is extending the ACAS pilot program through July 26, 2016, 
and reopening the application period to accept applications for new 
ACAS pilot participants through October 26, 2015. Comments concerning 
any aspect of the announced test may be submitted at any time during 
the test period.

ADDRESSES: Applications to participate in the ACAS pilot must be 
submitted via email to CBPCCS@cbp.dhs.gov. In the subject line of the 
email, please use ``ACAS Pilot Application''. Written comments 
concerning program, policy, and technical issues may also be submitted 
via email to CBPCCS@cbp.dhs.gov. In the subject line of the email, 
please use ``Comment on ACAS pilot''.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Craig Clark, Cargo and Conveyance 
Security, Office of Field Operations, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, 
via email at craig.clark@cbp.dhs.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    On October 24, 2012, CBP published a general notice in the Federal 
Register (77 FR 65006, corrected in 77 FR 65395 \1\) announcing that 
CBP is formalizing and expanding the ACAS pilot to include other 
eligible participants in the air cargo environment. The notice provides 
a description of the ACAS pilot, sets forth eligibility requirements 
for participation, and invites public comments on any aspect of the 
test. In brief, the ACAS pilot revises the time frame for pilot 
participants to transmit a subset of mandatory advance electronic 
information for air cargo. CBP regulations implementing the Trade Act 
of 2002 specify the required data elements and the time frame for 
submitting them to CBP. Pursuant to title 19, Code of Federal 
Regulations (19 CFR) 122.48a, the required advance information for air 
cargo must be submitted no later than the time of departure of the 
aircraft for the United States (from specified locations) or four hours 
prior to arrival in the United States for all other locations.
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    \1\ This Federal Register notice, published on October 26, 2012, 
corrected the email address under the ADDRESSES heading for 
submitting applications or comments. The correct email address is 
CBPCCS@cbp.dhs.gov.
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    The ACAS pilot is a voluntary test in which participants agree to 
submit a

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subset of the required 19 CFR 122.48a data elements (ACAS data) at the 
earliest point practicable prior to loading of the cargo onto the 
aircraft destined to or transiting through the United States. The ACAS 
data is used to target high-risk air cargo. CBP is considering possible 
amendments to the regulations regarding advance information for air 
cargo. The results of the ACAS pilot will help determine the relevant 
data elements, the time frame within which data must be submitted to 
permit CBP to effectively target, identify and mitigate any risk with 
the least impact practicable on trade operations, and any other related 
procedures and policies.

Extension of the ACAS Pilot Period and Reopening of the Application 
Period

    The October 2012 notice announced that the ACAS pilot would run for 
six months. The notice provided that if CBP determined that the pilot 
period should be extended, CBP would publish another notice in the 
Federal Register. The October 2012 notice also stated that applications 
for new ACAS pilot participants would be accepted until November 23, 
2012. CBP subsequently published several notices extending the pilot 
period and/or reopening the application period to new participants for 
limited periods. On December 26, 2012, CBP published a notice in the 
Federal Register (77 FR 76064) reopening the application period for new 
participants until January 8, 2013. On January 3, 2013, the Federal 
Register published a correction (78 FR 315) stating that the correct 
date of the close of the reopened application period was January 10, 
2013. On April 23, 2013, CBP published a notice in the Federal Register 
(78 FR 23946) extending the ACAS pilot period through October 26, 2013, 
and reopening the application period through May 23, 2013. On October 
23, 2013, CBP published a notice in the Federal Register (78 FR 63237) 
extending the ACAS pilot period through July 26, 2014, and reopening 
the application period through December 23, 2013. Finally, on July 28, 
2014, CBP published a notice in the Federal Register (79 FR 43766) 
extending the ACAS pilot period through July 26, 2015, and reopening 
the application period through September 26, 2014.
    Each extension of the pilot period and reopening of the application 
period has allowed for a significant increase in the diversity and 
number of pilot participants. CBP continues to receive a number of 
requests to participate in the pilot. CBP would like to extend the 
pilot further and reopen the application period for participants in 
order to provide sufficient opportunity to the broader air cargo 
community to participate and prepare for a potential regulatory regime 
in a pilot environment. CBP would also like to ensure continuity in the 
flow of advance air cargo security information as the rulemaking 
process progresses.
    For these reasons, CBP is extending the ACAS pilot period through 
July 26, 2016, and reopening the application period through October 26, 
2015.
    Anyone interested in participating in the ACAS pilot should refer 
to the notice published in the Federal Register on October 24, 2012, 
for additional application information and eligibility requirements.

    Dated: July 21, 2015.
Todd C. Owen,
Assistant Commissioner, Office of Field Operations.
[FR Doc. 2015-18287 Filed 7-24-15; 8:45 am]
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