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are consistent with each agency’s
applicable domestic laws and policies.
Once the risk assessment has been
completed, CBP will notify the
applicant of the results and next steps
necessary to complete the enrollment.
More information on how to apply is
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The Republic of Singapore
On December 1, 2014, the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security, CBP
and the Ministry of Home Affairs for the
Republic of Singapore, Immigration &
Checkpoints Authority signed a Joint
Statement regarding the development of
an initiative involving their respective
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procedures for the implementation and
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this Joint Statement, CBP is announcing
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In order to apply for Global Entry,
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fee, and satisfy all the requirements of
Global Entry. These applicants will then
undergo a thorough risk assessment by
both CBP and the Republic of
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Authority and an interview with CBP.
The vetting criteria were mutually
developed and are consistent with each
agency’s applicable domestic laws and
policies.
Once the risk assessment has been
completed, CBP will notify the
applicant of the results and next steps
necessary to complete the enrollment.
More information on how to apply is
available at www.globalentry.gov.
U.S. Citizens’ Participation in
Singapore’s Enhanced-Immigration
Automated Clearance System (e-IACS)
Pursuant to the Joint Statement, U.S.
citizens who are Global Entry
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apply for Singapore’s enhancedImmigration Automated Clearance
System (e-IACS). e-IACS is a trusted
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automated kiosks to offer expedited
processing for travelers through
clearance formalities when entering the
Republic of Singapore. All U.S.
applicants must apply for e-IACS
directly with the Government of
Singapore, be thoroughly vetted by the
Republic of Singapore, meet specific
passport and travel qualifications, and
appear in person at an e-IACS
enrollment center to complete the
enrollment process. There is no fee for
participation in e-IACS. The Republic of
Singapore will notify the U.S. applicant
directly about whether he or she was
approved for e-IACS. More information
about how to apply for e-IACS is
available at https://ltpass.ica.gov.sg/
ttp/.
Switzerland
On December 16, 2015, the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security, CBP
and the Federal Department of Justice
and Police of the Swiss Confederation
signed a Joint Statement regarding the
development of an initiative involving
their respective international trusted
traveler programs. In the Joint
Statement, the parties agreed to
cooperate in the expansion of Global
Entry to certain eligible citizens of
Switzerland and to mutually develop
procedures for the implementation and
operation of the expansion. Based on
this Joint Statement, CBP is announcing
that citizens of Switzerland are eligible
to apply for participation in Global
Entry.
In order to apply for Global Entry,
citizens of Switzerland must first obtain
clearance from the Swiss Federal Office
of Police. CBP will not process
applications from citizens of
Switzerland unless such clearance has
been obtained. To apply for clearance,
an applicant must submit an application
and pay a nonrefundable fee to the
Swiss Federal Office of Police. The
Swiss Federal Office of Police will
notify the applicants whether clearance
has been granted.
After the applicant has obtained the
necessary clearance, the applicant must
complete the Global Entry on-line
application located on the GOES Web
site, pay the nonrefundable Global Entry
fee, and satisfy all the requirements of
Global Entry. These applicants will then
undergo a thorough risk assessment by
both CBP and the Federal Department of
Justice and Police of the Swiss
Confederation and an interview with
CBP. The vetting criteria were mutually
developed and are consistent with each
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agency’s applicable domestic laws and
policies.
After the risk assessment has been
completed, CBP will notify the
applicant of the results and next steps
necessary to complete the enrollment.
More information on how to apply is
available at www.globalentry.gov.
U.S. Citizens’ Participation in
Switzerland’s Trusted Traveler Program
Consistent with the Joint Statement,
U.S. citizens who participate in Global
Entry will have the option to apply for
participation in Switzerland’s trusted
traveler program, once such program is
established. Once the program is
established, CBP plans to announce it
on CBP’s Web site at https://
www.globalentry.gov.
Dated: August 8, 2017.
Todd C. Owen,
Executive Assistant Commissioner, Office of
Field Operations.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Automated Commercial Environment
(ACE) Export Manifest for Rail Cargo
Test: Expansion of Test To Include
Additional Participants, Modification of
Required Data Elements, and
Extension of Test
U.S. Customs and Border
Protection, Department of Homeland
Security.
ACTION: General notice.
AGENCY:
This notice announces that
CBP is modifying the U.S. Customs and
Border Protection’s (CBP’s) Automated
Commercial Environment (ACE) Export
Manifest for Rail Cargo Test, a National
Customs Automation Program (NCAP)
test concerning ACE export manifest
capability by changing the reporting
requirements for certain data elements.
CBP is also extending the test and will
be accepting additional applications for
participation in this modified test from
all parties meeting the eligibility
requirements.
DATES: The modifications of the ACE
Export Manifest for Rail Cargo Test set
forth in this document are effective
August 14, 2017. The modified test will
run until October 9, 2018. Applications
from additional participants may be
submitted at any time. Current test
participants do not need to reapply.
Comments concerning this notice and
all aspects of the test may be submitted
SUMMARY:
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at any time during the test period to the
email address below.
ADDRESSES: Applications to participate
in the ACE Export Manifest for Rail
Cargo Test must be submitted via email
to CBP Export Manifest at
cbprailexportmanifest@cbp.dhs.gov. In
the subject line of the email, please use
‘‘ACE Export Manifest for Rail Cargo
Test Application’’. Written comments
concerning program, policy, and
technical issues may also be submitted
via email to CBP Export Manifest at
cbprailexportmanifest@cbp.dhs.gov. In
the subject line of the email, please use
‘‘Comment on ACE Export Manifest for
Rail Cargo Test’’.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Robert C. Rawls, Outbound Enforcement
and Policy Branch, Office of Field
Operations, U.S. Customs and Border
Protection, via email at
cbprailexportmanifest@cbp.dhs.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The ACE Export Manifest for Rail
Cargo Test is a voluntary test in which
participants agree to submit export
manifest data to CBP electronically, at
least 2 hours prior to loading of the
cargo onto the train in preparation for
departure from the United States or, for
empty rail cars, upon assembly of the
train. The ACE Export Manifest for Rail
Cargo Test is authorized under
§ 101.9(b) of title 19 of the Code of
Federal Regulations (19 CFR 101.9(b)),
which provides for the testing of NCAP
programs or procedures. See Treasury
Decision (T.D.) 95–21.
CBP announced the procedures and
criteria related to participation in the
ACE Export Manifest for Rail Cargo Test
in a notice published in the Federal
Register on September 9, 2015 (80 FR
54305). This test was originally set to
run for approximately two years. For
further details on the background and
procedures regarding the test, please
refer to the September 9, 2015 notice.
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Expansion of Test to Additional
Participants
In the September 9, 2015 notice
announcing the initial phase of the ACE
Export Manifest for Rail Cargo Test, CBP
stated that participation in the test was
limited to nine stakeholders composed
of rail carriers who met the eligibility
requirements. This notice announces
that the ACE Export Manifest for Rail
Cargo Test is now open to all eligible
applicants. CBP will endeavor to accept
all new eligible applicants on a first
come first serve basis. If the number of
eligible applicants exceeds CBP’s
administrative capabilities, CBP
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reserves the right to select eligible
participants in order to achieve a
diverse participant pool.
Eligibility Requirements
Except for the expansion to additional
participants, the eligibility requirements
for the ACE Export Manifest for Rail
Cargo Test have not changed since the
September 9, 2015 notice. For clarity
and convenience to the public, CBP sets
forth below the eligibility requirements
for participation in the test.
Participation in the ACE Export
Manifest for Rail Cargo Test is limited
to those parties able to electronically
transmit manifest data in the identified
acceptable format. Prospective ACE
Export Manifest for Rail Cargo Test
participants must have the technical
capability to electronically submit data
to CBP and receive response message
sets via Cargo-ANSI X12 (also known as
‘‘Rail X12’’) or Unified XML, 1 and must
successfully complete certification
testing with their client representative.
Once parties have applied to participate,
they must complete a test phase to
determine if the data transmission is in
the required readable format. Applicants
will be notified once they have
successfully completed testing and are
permitted to participate fully in the test.
In selecting participants, CBP will take
into consideration the order in which
the applications are received.
There are no restrictions with regard
to the participant’s organization size,
location, or commodity type for
participation in the test.
Modification of the Filing Condition of
Certain Data Elements
One of the main purposes of the ACE
Export Manifest for Rail Cargo Test is to
test the feasibility of requiring rail
carriers to file export manifest data to
CBP. Another purpose is to test the
functionality regarding the filing of
export manifest data for rail cargo
electronically to ACE within a specified
time before the cargo is loaded on the
train. Under the current regulatory
requirements, the rail carrier is not
required to submit a paper or electronic
manifest for cargo exported from the
United States by rail. The U.S. Principal
Party in Interest (USPPI) is required to
transmit and verify system acceptance
of certain advance information to CBP
for export cargo leaving the United
States by rail See 19 CFR 192.14. For
further details about current
requirements, please refer to the
September 9, 2015 notice. The data and
1 Unified XML was not yet functional at the time
of the original Automated Commercial Environment
(ACE) Export Manifest for Rail Cargo Test. It is now
fully functional and available for use.
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the results of the ACE Export Manifest
for Rail Cargo Test will aid CBP in
determining which parties are the best
source of the export manifest data and
when the data is available to be
submitted to CBP.
CBP has been consulting with the
Commercial Customs Operations
Advisory Committee (COAC) to address
ongoing issues concerning the quality,
accessibility, and timeliness of export
manifest data received during the test.
One issue of concern to COAC is the
availability of certain data elements
currently required under the test 2
hours prior to loading of the cargo on
the train in preparation for departure
from the United States. COAC urged
CBP to change the filing condition of
those data elements.
After evaluating the initial phase of
the ACE Export Manifest for Rail Cargo
Test and considering COAC’s
comments, CBP has determined that, in
order to better test the functionality and
feasibility of submitting the specified
export data 2 hours prior to loading of
the cargo on the train, the filing
condition for nine of the data elements
should be changed. The modified filing
conditions will enable CBP to better
determine the appropriate reporting
requirements for each data element.
(Data elements which are ‘‘mandatory’’
must be provided to CBP for every
shipment. Data elements which are
‘‘conditional’’ must be provided to CBP
only if the particular information
pertains to the cargo. Data elements
which are ‘‘optional’’ may be provided
to CBP but are not required.)
CBP is modifying the ACE Export
Manifest for Rail Cargo Test to change
the following eight mandatory or
conditional data elements to optional:
• Mode of Transportation (Rail,
containerized or Rail, noncontainerized) (Data Element #1)
• Place where the carrier took
possession (Data Element #14)
• Country of Ultimate Destination (Data
Element #16)
• Equipment Type Code (Data Element
#17)
• Number of House Bills of Lading
(Data Element #22)
• Split Shipment Indicator (Data
Element #29)
• Portion of Split Shipment (Data
Element #30)
• Mexican Pedimento Number (Data
Element #32)
CBP is modifying the ACE Export
Manifest for Rail Cargo Test to change
the following data element from
mandatory to conditional:
• Marks and Numbers (Data Element
#10)
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The remaining data elements under
the ACE Export Manifest for Rail Cargo
Test continue to be mandatory,
conditional, or optional as provided in
the September 9, 2015 notice. The full
list of data elements for all shipments,
including empty rail cars, is set forth
below. Unless otherwise noted, the data
elements are mandatory.
(1) Mode of Transportation (Rail,
containerized or Rail, noncontainerized) (optional)
(2) Port of Departure from the United
States
(3) Date of Departure
(4) Manifest Number
(5) Train Number
(6) Rail Car Order
(7) Car Locator Message
(8) Hazmat Indicator (Yes/No)
(9) 6-character Hazmat Code
(conditional) (If the hazmat
indicator is yes, then UN (for
United Nations Number) or NA
(North American Number) and the
corresponding 4-digit identification
number assigned to the hazardous
material must be provided.)
(10) Marks and Numbers (conditional)
(11) SCAC (Standard Carrier Alpha
Code) for exporting carrier
(12) Shipper name and address (For
empty rail cars, the shipper may be
the railroad from whom the rail
carrier received the empty rail car
to transport.)
(13) Consignee name and address (For
empty rail cars, the consignee may
be the railroad to whom the rail
carrier is transporting the empty rail
car.)
(14) Place where the rail carrier takes
possession of the cargo shipment or
empty rail car (optional)
(15) Port of Unlading
(16) Country of Ultimate Destination
(optional)
(17) Equipment Type Code (optional)
(18) Container Number(s) (for
containerized shipments) or Rail
Car Number(s) (for all other
shipments)
(19) Empty Indicator (Yes/No)
If the empty indicator is no, then the
following data elements must also be
provided, unless otherwise noted:
(20) Bill of Lading Numbers (Master and
House)
(21) Bill of Lading type (Master, House,
Simple or Sub)
(22) Number of house bills of lading
(optional)
(23) Notify Party name and address
(conditional)
(24) AES Internal Transaction Number
or AES Exemption Statement (per
shipment)
(25) Cargo Description
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(26) Weight of Cargo (may be expressed
in either pounds or kilograms)
(27) Quantity of Cargo and Unit of
Measure
(28) Seal Number (only required if the
container was sealed)
(29) Split Shipment Indicator (Yes/No)
(optional)
(30) Portion of split shipment (e.g. 1 of
10, 4 of 10, 5 of 10—Final. etc.)
(optional)
(31) In-bond number (conditional)
(32) Mexican Pedimento Number (only
for shipments for export to Mexico)
(optional)
If, after the conclusion of the ACE
Export Manifest for Rail Cargo Test, CBP
decides to conduct rulemaking to
amend the regulations concerning the
filing of the manifest for rail cargo, CBP
will reevaluate the filing conditions for
each data element to determine the
feasibility of requiring that data element
to be filed electronically in ACE within
a specified time before the cargo is
loaded on the train.
Extension of the Test
To continue further evaluation of the
ACE Export Manifest for Rail Cargo
Test, CBP is extending the test for an
additional year. The expanded and
modified test will run until October 9,
2018.
Applicability of Initial Test Notice
Unless explicitly changed by this or
subsequent notices published in the
Federal Register, all other aspects of the
initial test announced in the September
9, 2015 notice, including test
procedures and conditions, the
application process, and the waiver of
certain regulatory requirements, remain
in effect.
Paperwork Reduction Act
In accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13,
44 U.S.C. 3507), an agency may not
conduct, and a person is not required to
respond to, a collection of information
unless the collection of information
displays a valid control number
assigned by the Office of Management
and Budget (OMB). The collections of
information in this NCAP test have been
approved by OMB in accordance with
the requirements of the Paperwork
Reduction Act and assigned OMB
control number 1651–0001.
Dated: August 8, 2017.
Todd C. Owen,
Executive Assistant Commissioner, Office of
Field Operations.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
[FWS–HQ–R–2017–N118;
FXGO1664091HCC0–FF09D00000–178]
Wildlife and Hunting Heritage
Conservation Council; Public
Teleconference
Fish and Wildlife Service,
Interior.
ACTION: Notice of teleconference.
AGENCY:
We, the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, announce a public
teleconference of the Wildlife and
Hunting Heritage Conservation Council
(Council). The Council provides advice
about wildlife and habitat conservation
endeavors that benefit wildlife
resources; encourage partnership among
the public, sporting conservation
organizations, states, Native American
tribes, and the Federal Government; and
benefit recreational hunting.
DATES: Meeting: Wednesday August 30,
2017, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Eastern
Daylight Time). For deadlines and
directions on registering to participate,
submitting written material, and giving
an oral presentation, please see Public
Input under SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION.
SUMMARY:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Joshua Winchell, Council Designated
Federal Officer, by U.S. mail at the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service, National
Wildlife Refuge System, 5275 Leesburg
Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041–3803; by
telephone at (703) 358–2639; or by
email at joshua_winchell@fws.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In
accordance with the requirements of the
Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5
U.S.C. Appendix 2, we announce that
the Wildlife and Hunting Heritage
Conservation Council (Council) will
hold a teleconference.
Background
Formed in February 2010, the Council
provides advice about wildlife and
habitat conservation endeavors that:
1. Benefit wildlife resources;
2. Encourage partnership among the
public, sporting conservation
organizations, states, Native American
tribes, and the Federal Government; and
3. Benefit recreational hunting.
The Council advises the Secretary of
the Interior and the Secretary of
Agriculture, reporting through the
Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
(Service), in consultation with the
Director, Bureau of Land Management
(BLM); Director, National Park Service
(NPS); Chief, Forest Service (USFS);
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Export Manifest for Rail
Cargo Test: Expansion of Test To Include Additional Participants,
Modification of Required Data Elements, and Extension of Test
AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland
Security.
ACTION: General notice.
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SUMMARY: This notice announces that CBP is modifying the U.S. Customs
and Border Protection's (CBP's) Automated Commercial Environment (ACE)
Export Manifest for Rail Cargo Test, a National Customs Automation
Program (NCAP) test concerning ACE export manifest capability by
changing the reporting requirements for certain data elements. CBP is
also extending the test and will be accepting additional applications
for participation in this modified test from all parties meeting the
eligibility requirements.
DATES: The modifications of the ACE Export Manifest for Rail Cargo Test
set forth in this document are effective August 14, 2017. The modified
test will run until October 9, 2018. Applications from additional
participants may be submitted at any time. Current test participants do
not need to reapply. Comments concerning this notice and all aspects of
the test may be submitted
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at any time during the test period to the email address below.
ADDRESSES: Applications to participate in the ACE Export Manifest for
Rail Cargo Test must be submitted via email to CBP Export Manifest at
cbprailexportmanifest@cbp.dhs.gov. In the subject line of the email,
please use ``ACE Export Manifest for Rail Cargo Test Application''.
Written comments concerning program, policy, and technical issues may
also be submitted via email to CBP Export Manifest at
cbprailexportmanifest@cbp.dhs.gov. In the subject line of the email,
please use ``Comment on ACE Export Manifest for Rail Cargo Test''.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert C. Rawls, Outbound Enforcement
and Policy Branch, Office of Field Operations, U.S. Customs and Border
Protection, via email at cbprailexportmanifest@cbp.dhs.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The ACE Export Manifest for Rail Cargo Test is a voluntary test in
which participants agree to submit export manifest data to CBP
electronically, at least 2 hours prior to loading of the cargo onto the
train in preparation for departure from the United States or, for empty
rail cars, upon assembly of the train. The ACE Export Manifest for Rail
Cargo Test is authorized under Sec. 101.9(b) of title 19 of the Code
of Federal Regulations (19 CFR 101.9(b)), which provides for the
testing of NCAP programs or procedures. See Treasury Decision (T.D.)
95-21.
CBP announced the procedures and criteria related to participation
in the ACE Export Manifest for Rail Cargo Test in a notice published in
the Federal Register on September 9, 2015 (80 FR 54305). This test was
originally set to run for approximately two years. For further details
on the background and procedures regarding the test, please refer to
the September 9, 2015 notice.
Expansion of Test to Additional Participants
In the September 9, 2015 notice announcing the initial phase of the
ACE Export Manifest for Rail Cargo Test, CBP stated that participation
in the test was limited to nine stakeholders composed of rail carriers
who met the eligibility requirements. This notice announces that the
ACE Export Manifest for Rail Cargo Test is now open to all eligible
applicants. CBP will endeavor to accept all new eligible applicants on
a first come first serve basis. If the number of eligible applicants
exceeds CBP's administrative capabilities, CBP reserves the right to
select eligible participants in order to achieve a diverse participant
pool.
Eligibility Requirements
Except for the expansion to additional participants, the
eligibility requirements for the ACE Export Manifest for Rail Cargo
Test have not changed since the September 9, 2015 notice. For clarity
and convenience to the public, CBP sets forth below the eligibility
requirements for participation in the test.
Participation in the ACE Export Manifest for Rail Cargo Test is
limited to those parties able to electronically transmit manifest data
in the identified acceptable format. Prospective ACE Export Manifest
for Rail Cargo Test participants must have the technical capability to
electronically submit data to CBP and receive response message sets via
Cargo-ANSI X12 (also known as ``Rail X12'') or Unified XML, \1\ and
must successfully complete certification testing with their client
representative. Once parties have applied to participate, they must
complete a test phase to determine if the data transmission is in the
required readable format. Applicants will be notified once they have
successfully completed testing and are permitted to participate fully
in the test. In selecting participants, CBP will take into
consideration the order in which the applications are received.
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original Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Export Manifest for
Rail Cargo Test. It is now fully functional and available for use.
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There are no restrictions with regard to the participant's
organization size, location, or commodity type for participation in the
test.
Modification of the Filing Condition of Certain Data Elements
One of the main purposes of the ACE Export Manifest for Rail Cargo
Test is to test the feasibility of requiring rail carriers to file
export manifest data to CBP. Another purpose is to test the
functionality regarding the filing of export manifest data for rail
cargo electronically to ACE within a specified time before the cargo is
loaded on the train. Under the current regulatory requirements, the
rail carrier is not required to submit a paper or electronic manifest
for cargo exported from the United States by rail. The U.S. Principal
Party in Interest (USPPI) is required to transmit and verify system
acceptance of certain advance information to CBP for export cargo
leaving the United States by rail See 19 CFR 192.14. For further
details about current requirements, please refer to the September 9,
2015 notice. The data and the results of the ACE Export Manifest for
Rail Cargo Test will aid CBP in determining which parties are the best
source of the export manifest data and when the data is available to be
submitted to CBP.
CBP has been consulting with the Commercial Customs Operations
Advisory Committee (COAC) to address ongoing issues concerning the
quality, accessibility, and timeliness of export manifest data received
during the test. One issue of concern to COAC is the availability of
certain data elements currently required under the test 2 hours prior
to loading of the cargo on the train in preparation for departure from
the United States. COAC urged CBP to change the filing condition of
those data elements.
After evaluating the initial phase of the ACE Export Manifest for
Rail Cargo Test and considering COAC's comments, CBP has determined
that, in order to better test the functionality and feasibility of
submitting the specified export data 2 hours prior to loading of the
cargo on the train, the filing condition for nine of the data elements
should be changed. The modified filing conditions will enable CBP to
better determine the appropriate reporting requirements for each data
element. (Data elements which are ``mandatory'' must be provided to CBP
for every shipment. Data elements which are ``conditional'' must be
provided to CBP only if the particular information pertains to the
cargo. Data elements which are ``optional'' may be provided to CBP but
are not required.)
CBP is modifying the ACE Export Manifest for Rail Cargo Test to
change the following eight mandatory or conditional data elements to
optional:
Mode of Transportation (Rail, containerized or Rail, non-
containerized) (Data Element #1)
Place where the carrier took possession (Data Element #14)
Country of Ultimate Destination (Data Element #16)
Equipment Type Code (Data Element #17)
Number of House Bills of Lading (Data Element #22)
Split Shipment Indicator (Data Element #29)
Portion of Split Shipment (Data Element #30)
Mexican Pedimento Number (Data Element #32)
CBP is modifying the ACE Export Manifest for Rail Cargo Test to
change the following data element from mandatory to conditional:
Marks and Numbers (Data Element #10)
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The remaining data elements under the ACE Export Manifest for Rail
Cargo Test continue to be mandatory, conditional, or optional as
provided in the September 9, 2015 notice. The full list of data
elements for all shipments, including empty rail cars, is set forth
below. Unless otherwise noted, the data elements are mandatory.
(1) Mode of Transportation (Rail, containerized or Rail, non-
containerized) (optional)
(2) Port of Departure from the United States
(3) Date of Departure
(4) Manifest Number
(5) Train Number
(6) Rail Car Order
(7) Car Locator Message
(8) Hazmat Indicator (Yes/No)
(9) 6-character Hazmat Code (conditional) (If the hazmat indicator is
yes, then UN (for United Nations Number) or NA (North American Number)
and the corresponding 4-digit identification number assigned to the
hazardous material must be provided.)
(10) Marks and Numbers (conditional)
(11) SCAC (Standard Carrier Alpha Code) for exporting carrier
(12) Shipper name and address (For empty rail cars, the shipper may be
the railroad from whom the rail carrier received the empty rail car to
transport.)
(13) Consignee name and address (For empty rail cars, the consignee may
be the railroad to whom the rail carrier is transporting the empty rail
car.)
(14) Place where the rail carrier takes possession of the cargo
shipment or empty rail car (optional)
(15) Port of Unlading
(16) Country of Ultimate Destination (optional)
(17) Equipment Type Code (optional)
(18) Container Number(s) (for containerized shipments) or Rail Car
Number(s) (for all other shipments)
(19) Empty Indicator (Yes/No)
If the empty indicator is no, then the following data elements must
also be provided, unless otherwise noted:
(20) Bill of Lading Numbers (Master and House)
(21) Bill of Lading type (Master, House, Simple or Sub)
(22) Number of house bills of lading (optional)
(23) Notify Party name and address (conditional)
(24) AES Internal Transaction Number or AES Exemption Statement (per
shipment)
(25) Cargo Description
(26) Weight of Cargo (may be expressed in either pounds or kilograms)
(27) Quantity of Cargo and Unit of Measure
(28) Seal Number (only required if the container was sealed)
(29) Split Shipment Indicator (Yes/No) (optional)
(30) Portion of split shipment (e.g. 1 of 10, 4 of 10, 5 of 10--Final.
etc.) (optional)
(31) In-bond number (conditional)
(32) Mexican Pedimento Number (only for shipments for export to Mexico)
(optional)
If, after the conclusion of the ACE Export Manifest for Rail Cargo
Test, CBP decides to conduct rulemaking to amend the regulations
concerning the filing of the manifest for rail cargo, CBP will
reevaluate the filing conditions for each data element to determine the
feasibility of requiring that data element to be filed electronically
in ACE within a specified time before the cargo is loaded on the train.
Extension of the Test
To continue further evaluation of the ACE Export Manifest for Rail
Cargo Test, CBP is extending the test for an additional year. The
expanded and modified test will run until October 9, 2018.
Applicability of Initial Test Notice
Unless explicitly changed by this or subsequent notices published
in the Federal Register, all other aspects of the initial test
announced in the September 9, 2015 notice, including test procedures
and conditions, the application process, and the waiver of certain
regulatory requirements, remain in effect.
Paperwork Reduction Act
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L.
104-13, 44 U.S.C. 3507), an agency may not conduct, and a person is not
required to respond to, a collection of information unless the
collection of information displays a valid control number assigned by
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The collections of
information in this NCAP test have been approved by OMB in accordance
with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act and assigned OMB
control number 1651-0001.
Dated: August 8, 2017.
Todd C. Owen,
Executive Assistant Commissioner, Office of Field Operations.
[FR Doc. 2017-17076 Filed 8-11-17; 8:45 am]
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