§ 111.14 - Background investigation of the license applicant.

§ 111.14 Investigation Background investigation of the license applicant.

Cross Reference

Link to an amendment published at 87 FR 63314, Oct. 18, 2022.

(a) Referral of application for investigation. The port director will immediately refer an application for an individual, partnership, association, or corporation license to the special agent in charge or other entity designated by Headquarters for investigation and report.

(b) Scope of investigation. An

Scope of background investigation. A background investigation under this section will ascertain facts relevant to the question of whether the applicant is qualified and will cover, but need not be limited to:

(1) The accuracy of the statements made in the application and interview;

(2) The business integrity and financial responsibility of the applicant; and

(3) When the applicant is an individual (including a member of a partnership or an officer of an association or corporation), the character and reputation of the applicant, including any association with any individuals or groups that may present a risk to the security or to the revenue collection of the United States.

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c

b) Referral to Headquarters. The

port director

processing Center will forward the

originals of the

application and

the report of investigation to the Assistant Commissioner. The port director

supporting documentation to the appropriate Executive Director, Office of Trade. The processing Center will also submit

his

the recommendation for action on the application.

(

d

c)Additional

investigation or

inquiry. The

Assistant Commissioner

appropriate Executive Director, Office of Trade, may require further

investigation to be conducted

inquiry if additional facts are deemed necessary to

pass upon

evaluate the application. The

Assistant Commissioner

appropriate Executive Director, Office of Trade, may also require the applicant (or in the case of a partnership, association, or corporation, one or more of its members or officers) to appear in person

before him

or

before one or more representatives of the Assistant Commissioner

by another approved method before the appropriate Executive Director, Office of Trade, or his or her representatives, for the purpose of undergoing further written or oral inquiry

into the applicant's qualifications for a license.

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[CBP Dec. 22-21, 87 FR 63314, Oct. 18, 2022]