[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 185 (Monday, September 26, 1994)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 94-23636]
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[Federal Register: September 26, 1994]
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DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY
Customs Service
Public Meeting on Customs ``MOD Act''
AGENCY: Customs Service, Treasury.
ACTION: Notice of meeting.
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SUMMARY: This notice announces that a public meeting will be held in
the Department of Commerce Auditorium in Washington, DC, commencing at
10 a.m. on Friday, October 14, 1994. The purpose of this meeting is to;
(1) Provide the public with a general briefing on Customs vision of the
future of the trade compliance process, (2) provide the public with a
``Mod Act'' implementation status update, and (3) give participants an
opportunity to ask questions, make suggestions, and provide the Customs
Service with informal input relative to its vision of future of the
trade compliance process and its efforts to implement the Mod Act.
To facilitate building access and control attendance, those
planning to attend are requested to notify Customs in advance.
DATES: October 14, 1994 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
ADDRESS: 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. During the morning of Friday,
October 14, 1994, Mr. Charles Winwood, the ``Cargo Process Owner''
under Customs' Reorganization Plan, will give a general presentation
covering Customs vision of the future of the trade compliance process
and how Customs plans to manage development and implementation of both
new and existing components of this process. During the afternoon of
the same day, presentations addressing Mod Act implementation and
discussions of the interrelationships that exist between implementation
of the new vision and the Mod Act will take place. Ample time will be
allowed for trade participants and other in the private sector to ask
questions and express reactions to ideas and information provided by
Customs officials at the meeting.
The meeting is open to the public. 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. Those attending are encouraged to
arrive approximately 30 minutes in advance of the meeting.
Dated: September 19, 1994.
Harvey B. Fox,
Director, Office of Regulations & Rulings.
[FR Doc. 94-23636 Filed 9-23-94; 8:45 am]
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