[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 86 (Tuesday, May 5, 1998)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 24746-24747]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-11840]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
United States Customs Service
19 CFR Part 101
[T.D. 98-37]
Abolishment of Boca Grande as a Port of Entry
AGENCY: U.S. Customs Service, Department of the Treasury.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This document amends the Customs Regulations by abolishing the
port of entry of Boca Grande, Florida, in order for Customs to obtain
more efficient use of its personnel, facilities and resources and to
provide better service to carriers, importers and the general public.
EFFECTIVE DATE: June 4, 1998.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Harry Denning, Office of Field
Operations, 202-927-0196.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
Background
As part of a continuing program to obtain more efficient use of
its personnel, facilities and resources, and to provide better service
to carriers, importers, and the general public, Customs proposed to
amend Sec. 101.3(b)(1), Customs Regulations (19 CFR 101.3(b)(1)), by
abolishing the port of Boca Grande, Florida. A Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking to this effect was published in the Federal Register (62 FR
37526) on July 14, 1997. The port was proposed to be abolished because
there is not sufficient activity at the port to maintain the facility,
and there are other nearby active ports such as Sarasota and Tampa
which are available to handle any Customs transactions in that
geographical area.
Determination
No comments either supporting or opposing the proposal were
received. After further consideration of the proposal, Customs has
determined to abolish the port of Boca Grande, Florida.
Authority
This change is made under the authority of 5 U.S.C. 301 and 19
U.S.C. 2, 66 and 1624.
Regulatory Flexibility Act
Customs establishes, expands and consolidates Customs ports of
entry throughout the United States to accommodate the volume of
Customs-related activity in various parts of the country. Although this
document was issued with notice for public comment, it is not subject
to the notice and public procedure requirements of 5 U.S.C. 553 because
it relates to agency management and organization. Accordingly, this
document is not subject to the provisions of the Regulatory Flexibility
Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.).
Executive Order 12866
Because this document relates to agency organization and
management, it is not subject to E.O. 12866.
Drafting Information
The principal author of this document was Janet L. Johnson,
Regulations Branch, Office of Regulations and Rulings, U.S. Customs
Service. However, personnel from other offices participated in its
development.
List of Subjects in 19 CFR Part 101
Customs duties and inspection, Customs ports of entry, Exports,
Imports, Organization and functions (Government agencies).
Amendment to the Regulations
Accordingly, Part 101 of the Customs Regulations is amended as set
forth below.
PART 101--GENERAL PROVISIONS
1. The general authority citation for Part 101 and the specific
authority citation for Sec. 101.3 continue to read as follows:
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301, 19 U.S.C. 2, 66, 1202 (General Note 20,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States), 1623, 1624.
Sections 101.3 and 101.4 also issued under 19 U.S.C. 1 and 58b;
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2. Section 101.3(b)(1) is amended by removing, under the State of
Florida, the
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entry ``Boca Grande'' in the ``Ports of entry'' column.
Connie J. Fenchel,
Acting Commissioner of Customs.
Approved: April 20, 1998.
John P. Simpson,
Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Treasury.
[FR Doc. 98-11840 Filed 5-4-98; 8:45 am]
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