Public Meeting on Customs ``Mod Act''

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Customs Service

Public Meeting on Customs ``Mod Act''

AGENCY: U.S. Customs Service, Department of the Treasury.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces that a two-day public meeting will be

held in the Department of Commerce Auditorium in Washington, DC,

commencing at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 8, 1994. The purpose of

this meeting is to (1) provide the public with a general briefing on

the entire ``Mod Act,'' (2) give senior Customs managers an opportunity

to share ``strawmen'' implementation proposals, and (3) give

participants an opportunity to ask questions, make suggestions, and

provide the Customs Service with informal input relative to

implementation of Title VI of the North American Free Trade Agreement

Implementation Act (Public Law 103-182, 107 Stat. 2057, codified at 19

U.S.C. 3301 note). To facilitate building access and control

attendance, those planning to attend are requested to notify Customs in

advance.

DATES: March 8, 1994, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and March 9, 1994, from 9

a.m. to 4 p.m.

ADDRESSES: Commerce Department Auditorium, Main Entrance to Hoover

Building, 14th Street between Pennsylvania & Constitution Avenues NW.,

Washington, DC.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dale Snell, ``Mod Act'' Task Force,

U.S. Customs Service, Franklin Court, 1301 Constitution Avenue, NW.,

Washington, DC 20229. Phone: (202) 482-6990; FAX: (202) 482-6994.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On December 8, 1993, the President signed

the ``North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act.'' The

Customs modernization portion of this Act (Title VI of Public Law 103-

182), popularly known as the Customs Modernization Act or ``Mod Act,''

became effective when it was signed. To provide the public with a

general ``Mod Act'' briefing, share ``strawmen'' implementation

proposals, and invite informal dialogue relative to implementation

plans and issues, Customs will hold an open meeting in Washington on

March 8-9, 1994. Between 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on March 8, a general

briefing covering operational, automation and enforcement issues will

be conducted. This general briefing will be similar to those conducted

in Washington on February 9 and 10, 1994. Following the general

briefing, senior Customs managers will conduct a series of

presentations focussing on their proposals for implementing specific

Mod Act provisions. Among the topics to be discussed in these focussed

sessions will be regulatory audit, drawback, penalties, carriers,

importer activity summary statements and reconciliation. Participants

will be given ample opportunity to ask questions and provide

suggestions during each session. Persons planning to attend are

requested to pre-register by FAX with Mr. Dale Snell at 202-482-6994.

Individuals not having access to facsimile equipment may pre-register

by calling Mr. Snell at 202-482-6990. To meet Commerce Department

building access requirements, attendees are encouraged to arrive

approximately 30 minutes in advance of the meeting. Each individual

attending Customs Mod Act Implementation meeting on March 8 and 9,

1994, will be required to sign a Commerce Department register and

present photo-identification.

Dated: February 15, 1994.

Harvey B. Fox,

Director, Office of Regulations & Rulings.

[FR Doc. 94-4149 Filed 2-23-94; 8:45 am]

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