CBP Administrative Messages, Web Postings, Etc.

1. Monthly List of Frequently Updated CBP Web Postings

The following are documents which U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) updates frequently (weekly, monthly, etc.). Updates are listed under "What's New" on its Web site:

(The below Web site links will provide access to CBP's most recent version of these documents.)

ACE electronic truck manifest software developers - a list of companies/persons who have developed software applications for Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) electronic truck manifest. (http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/toolbox/about/modernization/carrier_info/electronic_truck_manifest_info/electronic_truck_dps.xml.)

ACE Application - an updated application package consisting of the ACE account portal power of attorney, terms and conditions for accessing the portal, additional account/account owner information, and the request to participate. ACE application package (dated 07/24/06) available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/toolbox/about/modernization/ace_app_info/ace_application.ctt/ace_application.pdf.)

ACE accomplishments - a list of ACE accomplishments issued by CBP on a monthly basis. Contains accomplishments dating back to 1999. (http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/newsroom/fact_sheets/trade/factsheet_accomplish.ctt/factsheet_accomplish.pdf.)

ACE At-A-Glance - an updated press release on ACE, which provides information on integrated on-line access, ACE periodic payments, ACE account facts, ACE locations, etc. (ACE press release, dated September 2006, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/newsroom/fact_sheets/trade/ace_at_a_glance.ctt/ace_at_a_glance.pdf.)

TSN committee/subcommittee and contact information - a list of the names and email addresses for the CBP co-chairs, trade co-chair(s), and business leads, and tech leads for each of the Trade Support Network (TSN) committees and subcommittees. (http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/toolbox/about/modernization/trade_support_network/comstructure.ctt/comstructure.pdf.)

ABI data processing services - a list of companies/persons offering data processing services to the trade community for the Automated Broker Interface (ABI). (http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/import/operations_support/automated_systems/abi/getting_started/vendor.ctt/vendor.doc.)

Sea AMS data processing services - a list of companies/persons offering Sea Automated Manifest System (AMS) data processing services to the trade community. (http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/import/operations_support/automated_systems/ams/sea_processing_services.ctt/sea_vendor.doc.)

AMS paperless master in-bond ports - a list of CBP ports in the Paperless Master In-Bond program. (http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/import/operations_support/automated_systems/ams/paperless_inbond_ports/amsmibport.ctt/amsmibport.xls.)

NVOCC Sea, Air Carrier, and Rail Carrier AMS participants - a list of non-vessel operating common carrier (NVOCC) Sea AMS participants, Air AMS carrier participants, and rail AMS carrier participants. (http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/import/carriers/ams_ports/.)

Value Added Networks - a list of the names and email addresses of value added networks (VANs). (List of VANs, dated 06/06/06, available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/toolbox/about/modernization/carrier_info/electronic_truck_manifest_info/value_added_networks.xml.)

CBP Trade VPN - updated documents that (1) provide four scenarios that need to be considered when deciding which method to use to connect to the CBP Trade Partner VPN infrastructure and (2) make VPN connectivity recommendations. (dated 07/06, available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/import/operations_support/automated_systems/data_comm_changes/vpn_solutions.ctt/vpn_solutions.doc and http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/import/operations_support/automated_systems/data_comm_changes/vpn_connect.ctt/vpn_connect.xls.)

Bond processing statistics - information about the estimated processing times for bond applications, which provide details on a weekly basis. (http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/import/communications_to_trade/pilot_program/bond_stats.ctt/bond_stats.xls.)

RLF Contacts - an updated list of remote location filing (RLF) contacts. This list provides the port code, coordinator's name, phone number, and fax number for each of the ports listed. (http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/import/cargo_summary/remote_location_filing/rlf_coordinator_list.ctt/rlf_coordinator_list.xls.)

Public ACS FIRMS report - a Facilities Information and Resources Management Systems report that is organized by port code and alphabetical by company name. (http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/import/carriers/firms_30.ctt/firms_30.txt.)

CF 1400 (Record of Vessel in Foreign Trade Entrances) - an electronic query report for CF1400 of the Vessel Management System (VMS), in accordance with 19 CFR 4.95, organized by entrances. (http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/import/carriers/cf1400.ctt/cf1400.pdf.)

CF 1401 (Record of Vessel in Foreign Trade Clearances) - an electronic query report for CF1401 of the VMS, in accordance with 19 CFR 4.95, organized by clearances. (http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/import/carriers/cf1401.ctt/cf1401.pdf.)

1. FDA Posts Various Notices to its Web Site

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has posted the following notices to its Web site:

FDA warns consumers not to drink Bolthouse Farms carrot juice due to botulism concerns. FDA has posted to its Web site press release stating that in response to a fourth case of botulism being linked to Bolthouse Farms, Bakersfield, California brand carrot juice, the FDA is warning consumers not to drink and to discard the Bolthouse Farms Carrot Juice, 450ml and 1 liter plastic bottles, with "BEST IF USED BY" dates of November 11, 2006 or earlier. The FDA is also advising consumers to keep carrot juice - including pasteurized carrot juice - refrigerated. (FDA warning, P06-153, dated 09/29/06, available at http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2006/NEW01475.html)

Findings from the investigation of foodborne E. coli O157:H7 outbreak in spinach. FDA has posted to its Web site the findings from the investigation on the foodborne E. coli O157:H7 outbreak in spinach. FDA states that all spinach implicated in the current outbreak has traced back to Natural Selection Foods LLC of San Juan Bautista, California. (Investigation findings, P06-152, dated 09/29/06, available at http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2006/NEW01474.html)

FDA statement on foodborne E. coli O157:H7 outbreak in spinach. FDA has posted to its Web site an updated statement on the foodborne E. coli O157:H7 outbreak in spinach. The statement includes information on states affected, status, recalls, symptoms of the illness, etc. (FDA statement, P06-158, updated 10/05/06, available at http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2006/NEW01480.html)

Updated guide for the control of molluscan shellfish posted. FDA has posted to its Web site the 2005 National Shellfish Sanitation Program Guide for the Control of Molluscan Shellfish, which updates the 2003 Guide. (Shellfish Guide, 2005 revision, available at http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/ear/nss3-toc.html)

2. Foreign-Trade Zones Board Actions

The FTZB has issued the following notices of recent FTZ actions:

3. FTZB Issues Correction on Notice of Application for FTZ Establishment

The FTZB has issued a correction of its 07/28/06 Federal Register notice describing the application by the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation to establish an FTZ. The correction states that the port of entry includes the former user-fee airport of Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton Airport, and that the proposed sites are within the CBP port of entry of Philadelphia. (See ITT's Online Archives or 08/10/06 news, 06081099 3, for BP summary of the Lehigh Valley application.) (FTZB Correction, FR Pub 10/06/06, available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/E6-16523.pdf)