International Trade Data System: Timeline for Enforcing APHIS Core Message Set Flags in the Automated Commercial Environment, 5928-5929 [2020-01984]

Download as PDF lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with NOTICES 5928 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 22 / Monday, February 3, 2020 / Notices of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1621 et. seq.) (amended Act) to require USDA to establish a national, mandatory standard for disclosing any food that is or may be bioengineered. In accordance with the amended Act, USDA published final regulations to implement the Standard on December 21, 2018 (83 FR 65814). The regulations became effective on February 19, 2019, with a mandatory compliance date of January 1, 2022. Foods that do not contain detectable modified genetic material are not bioengineered foods and do not require disclosure under the Standard. Under the definition of bioengineered food at 7 CFR 66.1, food does not contain modified genetic material if the genetic material is not detectable pursuant to § 66.9. The recordkeeping requirements for detectability at 7 CFR 66.9 specify the standards of performance for detectability testing. Paragraph (c) of 7 CFR 66.9 requires that analytical testing meet the following standard: (1) Laboratory quality assurance must ensure the validity and reliability of test results; (2) analytical method selection, validation, and verification must ensure that the testing method used is appropriate (fit for purpose) and that the laboratory can successfully perform the testing; (3) the demonstration of testing validity must ensure consistent accurate analytical performance; and (4) method performance specifications must ensure analytical tests are sufficiently sensitive for the purposes of the detectability requirements of this part. In the preamble to the final regulations, USDA indicated that it would provide instructions regarding acceptable testing methodology used to satisfy that a food does not contain detectable modified genetic material. 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Summary of Collection: Representatives or survivors of persons who die, disappear, or are declared incompetent must be afforded a method of obtaining any payment intended for the person. 7 CFR 707 provides that form, FSA–325, be used as the form of application for person desiring to claim such payments. It is necessary to collect information recorded on FSA–325 in order to determine whether representatives or survivors of a person are entitled to receive payments earned by a person who dies, disappears, or is declared incompetent before receiving the payments due. Need and Use of the Information: FSA will collect information using the FSA– 325 form to determine if the survivors have rights to the existing payments or to the unpaid portions of the person’s payments. Survivors must show proof of death, disappearance, or incompetency. Description of Respondents: Individuals or households. Number of Respondents: 2,000. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Other (when necessary). Total Burden Hours: 1,000. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2020–01890 Filed 1–31–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–05–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service [Docket No. APHIS–2017–0069] International Trade Data System: Timeline for Enforcing APHIS Core Message Set Flags in the Automated Commercial Environment Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing full implementation of the APHIS Core Message Set in the Automated Commercial Environment/ International Trade Data System (ACE/ ITDS) for the electronic submission of data required by APHIS Animal Care, Biotechnology Regulatory Services, SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\03FEN1.SGM 03FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 22 / Monday, February 3, 2020 / Notices lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with NOTICES Plant Protection and Quarantine, and Veterinary Services. APHIS intends to begin applying Harmonized Tariff Schedule flags, which will alert filers who opted to submit electronically using ACE. Full implementation of the message set will bring APHIS into compliance with the mandates of the Security and Accountability For Every Port Act of 2006 and Executive Order 13659. The information collected will enhance APHIS’ ability to make datadriven policy decisions, improve risk analysis/assessments, and enhance ability to respond to changing pest/ disease conditions. DATES: We will consider all comments that we receive on or before March 4, 2020. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by either of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov/ #!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2017-0069. • Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Send your comment to Docket No. APHIS–2017–0069, Regulatory Analysis and Development, PPD, APHIS, Station 3A–03.8, 4700 River Road Unit 118, Riverdale, MD 20737–1238. Supporting documents and any comments we receive on this docket may be viewed at https:// www.regulations.gov/ #!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2017-0069 or in our reading room, which is located in room 1141 of the USDA South Building, 14th Street and Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC. Normal reading room hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, except holidays. To be sure someone is there to help you, please call (202) 799–7039 before coming. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Richard Leshin, APHIS Liaison for Automated Commercial Environment, International Trade Data System, Management and Program Analyst, Quarantine Policy, Analysis and Support, PPQ, APHIS, 4700 River Road Unit 60, Riverdale, MD 20737; (301) 851–2085; Richard.Leshin@usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background The National Customs Automation Program (NCAP) was established in Subtitle B of Title VI—Customs Modernization, in the North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (Pub. L. 103–182, 107 Stat. 2057, 2170, December 8, 1993; see 19 U.S.C. 1411). Through NCAP, the initial thrust of customs modernization was on trade compliance and the development of the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE), the planned successor to the VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:47 Jan 31, 2020 Jkt 250001 Automated Commercial System (ACS). ACE is an automated and electronic system for commercial trade processing intended to streamline business processes, facilitate growth in trade, ensure cargo security, and foster participation in global commerce, while ensuring compliance with U.S. laws and regulations and reducing costs for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and all of its communities of interest. The ability to meet these objectives depends on successfully modernizing CBP’s business functions and the information technology that supports those functions. The International Trade Data System (ITDS) is authorized by section 405 of the Security and Accountability For Every Port Act of 2006 (SAFE Port Act, Pub. L. 109–347). The purpose of ITDS, as defined by section 405 of the SAFE Port Act, is to eliminate redundant information filing requirements, efficiently regulate the flow of commerce, and effectively enforce laws and regulations relating to international trade, by establishing a single portal system, operated by CBP, for the collection and distribution of standard electronic import and export data required by all participating Federal agencies. From March 1, 2016, through August 15, 2016, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) conducted pilots of ACE/ITDS using the message set data for Animal Care, Biotechnology Regulatory Services, Plant Protection and Quarantine, and Veterinary Services (known collectively as APHIS Core).1 The pilots were available for any stakeholder interested in participating. During the pilot phase, APHIS conducted an analysis and provided feedback on each initial filing. APHIS continues to provide an analysis of the data submissions for stakeholders who request feedback. APHIS intends to fully implement this change on August 3, 2020. On that date, APHIS intends to begin applying Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) flags, which will alert filers who opt to submit data electronically whether APHIS import data is or may be required. Importers or brokers using ACE must enter APHIS-required import data when they receive an APHISspecific HTS flag in order to complete their entry in the system. We invite public comment on the timeline for full implementation of the APHIS Core Message Set in ACE/ITDS. 1 To view the notices announcing the beginning and end of the pilots, go to https:// www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=APHIS2015-0063. PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 5929 After the close of the comment period we will publish another notice in the Federal Register confirming the date when APHIS will begin applying HTS flags. Importers and brokers are required to submit APHIS-required information at the first U.S. port of arrival and are responsible for knowing what to file, regardless of whether a tariff code is flagged in ACE. The APHIS Core Message Set does not allow for de minimis exceptions. Importers and brokers must submit required data for APHIS-regulated products regardless of the size or value of the shipment. Any exceptions to filing APHIS Core data in ACE will be noted on the APHIS ACE website at https://www.aphis.usda.gov/ ace. To view APHIS Core Message Set guidance, visit the APHIS ACE website at https://www.aphis.usda.gov/ace/. The latest APHIS Core Message Set implementation guide can be viewed on the CBP website at https://www.cbp.gov/ document/guidance/aphis-pga-messageset-adapted-data-element-record-layout. A complete list of documents and approved submission options is available on the CBP website at https:// www.cbp.gov/document/guidance/acenovember-1-pga-forms. For questions about the APHIS Core Message Set, please email ace.itds@ usda.gov. For questions related to APHIS’ import requirements, please visit APHIS’ import/export website at https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ ourfocus/importexport or call APHIS’ Customer Service Center at (844) 820– 2234. Done in Washington, DC, this 28th day of January 2020. Kevin Shea, Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. [FR Doc. 2020–01984 Filed 1–31–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE U.S. Codex Office Codex Alimentarius Commission: Meeting of the Codex Committee on Pesticide Residues U.S. Codex Office, USDA. Notice of public meeting and request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: The U.S Codex Office is sponsoring a public meeting on February 27, 2020. The objective of the public meeting is to provide information and receive public comments on agenda items and draft United States (U.S.) SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\03FEN1.SGM 03FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 22 (Monday, February 3, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 5928-5929]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-01984]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

[Docket No. APHIS-2017-0069]


International Trade Data System: Timeline for Enforcing APHIS 
Core Message Set Flags in the Automated Commercial Environment

AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is 
announcing full implementation of the APHIS Core Message Set in the 
Automated Commercial Environment/International Trade Data System (ACE/
ITDS) for the electronic submission of data required by APHIS Animal 
Care, Biotechnology Regulatory Services,

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Plant Protection and Quarantine, and Veterinary Services. APHIS intends 
to begin applying Harmonized Tariff Schedule flags, which will alert 
filers who opted to submit electronically using ACE. Full 
implementation of the message set will bring APHIS into compliance with 
the mandates of the Security and Accountability For Every Port Act of 
2006 and Executive Order 13659. The information collected will enhance 
APHIS' ability to make data-driven policy decisions, improve risk 
analysis/assessments, and enhance ability to respond to changing pest/
disease conditions.

DATES: We will consider all comments that we receive on or before March 
4, 2020.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by either of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2017-0069.
     Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Send your comment to 
Docket No. APHIS-2017-0069, Regulatory Analysis and Development, PPD, 
APHIS, Station 3A-03.8, 4700 River Road Unit 118, Riverdale, MD 20737-
1238.
    Supporting documents and any comments we receive on this docket may 
be viewed at https://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2017-
0069 or in our reading room, which is located in room 1141 of the USDA 
South Building, 14th Street and Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC. 
Normal reading room hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through 
Friday, except holidays. To be sure someone is there to help you, 
please call (202) 799-7039 before coming.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Richard Leshin, APHIS Liaison for 
Automated Commercial Environment, International Trade Data System, 
Management and Program Analyst, Quarantine Policy, Analysis and 
Support, PPQ, APHIS, 4700 River Road Unit 60, Riverdale, MD 20737; 
(301) 851-2085; [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background

    The National Customs Automation Program (NCAP) was established in 
Subtitle B of Title VI--Customs Modernization, in the North American 
Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (Pub. L. 103-182, 107 Stat. 
2057, 2170, December 8, 1993; see 19 U.S.C. 1411). Through NCAP, the 
initial thrust of customs modernization was on trade compliance and the 
development of the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE), the planned 
successor to the Automated Commercial System (ACS). ACE is an automated 
and electronic system for commercial trade processing intended to 
streamline business processes, facilitate growth in trade, ensure cargo 
security, and foster participation in global commerce, while ensuring 
compliance with U.S. laws and regulations and reducing costs for U.S. 
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and all of its communities of 
interest. The ability to meet these objectives depends on successfully 
modernizing CBP's business functions and the information technology 
that supports those functions.
    The International Trade Data System (ITDS) is authorized by section 
405 of the Security and Accountability For Every Port Act of 2006 (SAFE 
Port Act, Pub. L. 109-347). The purpose of ITDS, as defined by section 
405 of the SAFE Port Act, is to eliminate redundant information filing 
requirements, efficiently regulate the flow of commerce, and 
effectively enforce laws and regulations relating to international 
trade, by establishing a single portal system, operated by CBP, for the 
collection and distribution of standard electronic import and export 
data required by all participating Federal agencies.
    From March 1, 2016, through August 15, 2016, the Animal and Plant 
Health Inspection Service (APHIS) conducted pilots of ACE/ITDS using 
the message set data for Animal Care, Biotechnology Regulatory 
Services, Plant Protection and Quarantine, and Veterinary Services 
(known collectively as APHIS Core).\1\ The pilots were available for 
any stakeholder interested in participating. During the pilot phase, 
APHIS conducted an analysis and provided feedback on each initial 
filing. APHIS continues to provide an analysis of the data submissions 
for stakeholders who request feedback.
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    \1\ To view the notices announcing the beginning and end of the 
pilots, go to https://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=APHIS-
2015-0063.
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    APHIS intends to fully implement this change on August 3, 2020. On 
that date, APHIS intends to begin applying Harmonized Tariff Schedule 
(HTS) flags, which will alert filers who opt to submit data 
electronically whether APHIS import data is or may be required. 
Importers or brokers using ACE must enter APHIS-required import data 
when they receive an APHIS-specific HTS flag in order to complete their 
entry in the system.
    We invite public comment on the timeline for full implementation of 
the APHIS Core Message Set in ACE/ITDS. After the close of the comment 
period we will publish another notice in the Federal Register 
confirming the date when APHIS will begin applying HTS flags.
    Importers and brokers are required to submit APHIS-required 
information at the first U.S. port of arrival and are responsible for 
knowing what to file, regardless of whether a tariff code is flagged in 
ACE. The APHIS Core Message Set does not allow for de minimis 
exceptions. Importers and brokers must submit required data for APHIS-
regulated products regardless of the size or value of the shipment. Any 
exceptions to filing APHIS Core data in ACE will be noted on the APHIS 
ACE website at https://www.aphis.usda.gov/ace.
    To view APHIS Core Message Set guidance, visit the APHIS ACE 
website at https://www.aphis.usda.gov/ace/. The latest APHIS Core 
Message Set implementation guide can be viewed on the CBP website at 
https://www.cbp.gov/document/guidance/aphis-pga-message-set-adapted-data-element-record-layout. A complete list of documents and approved 
submission options is available on the CBP website at https://www.cbp.gov/document/guidance/ace-november-1-pga-forms.
    For questions about the APHIS Core Message Set, please email 
[email protected]. For questions related to APHIS' import requirements, 
please visit APHIS' import/export website at https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/importexport or call APHIS' Customer 
Service Center at (844) 820-2234.

    Done in Washington, DC, this 28th day of January 2020.
 Kevin Shea,
Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
[FR Doc. 2020-01984 Filed 1-31-20; 8:45 am]
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