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U.S. Customs to Require Importer Security Filing

A multi-year effort by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to obtain additional data elements for maritime shipments is now moving from the conceptual to the implementation stage, with importers and vessel carriers facing new requirements for security filings as of January 25, 2009. More...

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Facilitation Through a Single Window

 

The Single Window, is still on the road from concept to reality as a practical contribution to the nitty-gritty business of global trade simplification. One essential factor in this overdue transition is a clear definition of what it is and should be able to do for us. More...

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TSA Seeking Stricter Controls on International Cargo

 

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the agency within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security tasked with implementing these provisions, initially interpreted them to apply solely to flights originating at U.S. airports. More...

Regulatory Features

Law BooksPosted: 12-09-08
GAO Study on International Climate Change Programs
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a report critical of the EU’s emissions trading scheme and the United Nations’ Clean Development Mechanism. The report concludes that the “programs’ effects on emissions are uncertain, and their effects on sustainable development have been limited” and says that the fundamental tradeoffs inherent in the carbon offset program “may not be a reliable long-term approach to climate change mitigation.” GAO suggests the study may be of interest as Congress considers climate change legislation.  For the full text of the report, click here.

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GavelPosted 12-01-2008
TSA IS SEEKING NEW PARTICIPANTS IN THE AIR CARGO SCREENING TECHNOLOGY PILOT
TSA is seeking new participants in the Air Cargo Screening Technology pilot (formerly called the IAC Screening Technology pilot).  Interested TIACA members may obtain complete information by clicking here. Deadline for Questions: December 15, 2008; Final Response Deadline: December 29, 2008