[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 37 (Thursday, February 24, 1994)] [Unknown Section] [Page 0] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 94-4149] [[Page Unknown]] [Federal Register: February 24, 1994] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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] BILLING CODE 4820-02-P