80 FR 59721 - International Trade Data System Test Concerning the Electronic Submission to the Automated Commercial Environment of Data Using the Partner Government Agency Message Set
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 191 (October 2, 2015)
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 191 (October 2, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-25082 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 191 (Friday, October 2, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 59721-59723] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-25082] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service [Docket No. APHIS-2015-0063] International Trade Data System Test Concerning the Electronic Submission to the Automated Commercial Environment of Data Using the Partner Government Agency Message Set AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in coordination with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), has developed a pilot plan to test and assess the International Trade Data System for the electronic submission of data required by APHIS Animal Care, Biotechnology and Regulatory Services, Plant Protection and Quarantine, and Veterinary Services for processing in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE). The pilot test will use the APHIS Partner Government Agency (PGA) Message Set and the Automated Broker Interface to transmit, and ACE to process, trade data required for the importation of plants, animals, and their products regulated by APHIS. Under this test, PGA Message Set data may be filed only at certain ports. DATES: The test will commence no earlier than October 2, 2015, and will continue until concluded by publication of a notice ending the test. Participants should consult the PGA Pilot Rollout Plan, available at http://www.cbp.gov/document/guidance/list-aceitds-pga-message-set-pilot-ports, to determine which ports are operational and the date they become operational. Comments will be accepted through the duration of the test. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2015-0063. Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Send your comment to Docket No. APHIS-2015-0063, Regulatory Analysis and Development, PPD, APHIS, Station 3A-03.8, 4700 River Road Unit 118, Riverdale, MD 20737- 1238. Email: Send your comment to Ms. Josephine Baiamonte, ACE Business Office, Office of International Trade, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, DHS, 1400 L Street, NW., 2nd floor, Washington, DC 20229- 1225 at [email protected]. In the subject line of the email, please indicate, ``Comment on PGA Message Set Test FRN.'' FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical questions related to the Automated Commercial Environment or Automated Broker Interface transmissions, contact your assigned CBP client representative. Interested parties without an assigned client representative should direct their questions to Mr. Steven Zaccaro, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, DHS, 1400 L Street NW., 2nd floor, Washington, DC 20229- 1225; [email protected]. For PGA-related questions, contact Ms. Emi Wallace, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, DHS, 1400 L Street NW., 2nd floor, Washington, DC 20229-1225; [email protected]. For APHIS Program-related questions, contact Ms. Cindy Walters, APHIS Liaison for Automated Commercial Environment, International Trade Data System, Management and Program Analyst, Quarantine Policy and Analysis Staff, PPQ, APHIS, 4700 River Road Unit 60, Riverdale, MD 20720; 301-851-2273; [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background I. The National Customs Automation Program The National Customs Automation Program (NCAP) was established in Subtitle B of Title VI--Customs Modernization, in the North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (Pub. L. 103-182, 107 Stat. 2057, 2170, December 8, 1993; see 19 U.S.C. 1411). Through NCAP, the initial thrust of customs modernization was on trade compliance and the development of the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE), the planned successor to the Automated Commercial System (ACS). ACE is an automated and electronic system for commercial trade processing intended to streamline business processes, facilitate growth in trade, ensure cargo security, and foster participation in global commerce, while ensuring compliance with U.S. laws and regulations and reducing costs for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and all of its communities of interest. The ability to meet these objectives depends on successfully modernizing CBP's business functions and the information technology that supports those functions. CBP's modernization efforts are accomplished through phased releases of ACE component functionality designed to replace specific legacy ACS functions or test new automated [[Page 59722]] procedures. Each release will begin with a test and will end with mandatory use of the new ACE feature and, where applicable, the retirement of the corresponding legacy ACS function. Each release builds on previous releases and sets the foundation for subsequent releases. The Automated Broker Interface (ABI) allows participants to electronically file required import data with CBP and transfers that data into ACE. International Trade Data System This test is in furtherance of the International Trade Data System (ITDS), which is authorized by section 405 of the Security and Accountability For Every Port Act of 2006 (SAFE Port Act, Pub. L. 109- 347). The purpose of ITDS, as defined by section 405 of the SAFE Port Act, is to eliminate redundant information filing requirements, efficiently regulate the flow of commerce, and effectively enforce laws and regulations relating to international trade, by establishing a single portal system, operated by CBP, for the collection and distribution of standard electronic import and export data required by all participating Federal agencies. II. Partner Government Agency Message Set The Partner Government Agency (PGA) Message Set is the data needed to satisfy the PGA reporting requirements. For purposes of this test, the subject PGA is the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). ACE enables the message set by acting as the ``single window'' for the submission of trade-related data required by the PGAs only once to CBP. This data must be submitted at any time prior to the arrival of the merchandise on the conveyance transporting the cargo to the United States as part of an ACE Entry/Cargo Release or Entry Summary. The data will be validated and made available to the relevant PGAs involved in import, export, and transportation-related decision making. The data will be used to fulfill merchandise entry and entry summary requirements. Also, by virtue of being electronic, the PGA Message Set will reduce the need for the submission and subsequent handling of paper documents. All PGA Message Set participants are required to use a software program that has completed ACE certification testing for the PGA Message Set. Test participants may use the Document Imaging System (DIS) to electronically transmit the following forms and documents required by APHIS: APHIS 2006, U. S. Veterinary Biological Product Permit; APHIS VS 17-29, Declaration of Importation; APHIS VS 17-32, Application for Inspection and Dipping; Producers and Manufacturers Statements (sometimes called STATs); and Validation documentation, including all documents required to determine entry suitability, such as bills, packing lists, invoices, ingredients lists, and proofs of origin, among others. For information regarding the use of DIS, and for updates to the list of PGA forms and documents which may be transmitted to ACE using DIS, please visit the DIS tab at: http://www.cbp.gov/trade/ace/features or the APHIS Web site at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/import-export/itds. Upon initiation of this test, CBP will accept electronically for ACE processing data filed by test participants at specified ports through the ABI. The data elements required for ACE processing are the same as those currently submitted in ACS or provided using paper APHIS forms. These data elements are set forth in the supplemental Customs and Trade Automated Interface Requirements (CATAIR) guidelines for APHIS. These technical specifications, including the CATAIR chapters can be found online at http://www.cbp.gov/trade/ace/catair. CBP intends to expand ACE to cover all entry types and will publish a notice in the Federal Register announcing the expansion. In addition, CBP will make the announcement on its Web site and will reach out to entry filers via the Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS). Trade members may subscribe to CSMS to receive email notifications from CBP regarding important information. For information about subscribing to CSMS, please go to: http://apps.cbp.gov/csms/csms.asp?display_page=1. Once CBP announces that ACE is required for all import entry types, parties in this test will be required to file some or all APHIS forms for all entry types at test operational ports using either ACE, ABI, or DIS, as designated on the CBP Web site. APHIS will still collect some paper documentation, such as phytosanitary certificates, and health certificates for live animals and animal products, due to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) requirements. Information about the ways in which data may be submitted is available on the CBP Web site at http://www.cbp.gov/document/guidance/ace-cargo-release-business-transformation-process-document. The entry filing at the pilot project ports will continue until the pilot project is completed or when participation is ended. Participants should consult the CBP Web site to determine which ports are operational for the test and the date that they become operational: http://www.cbp.gov/document/guidance/list-aceitds-pga-message-set-pilot-ports. Test participants and interested parties should continue to consult the CBP Web site for changes to the list of ports that are operational for this test. III. The APHIS Test APHIS participation in this test will include selected forms and data required for admissibility determinations based on APHIS regulations. Under this test, APHIS required data will be transmitted electronically to ACE using the appropriate submission method. Information about this and other APHIS ITDS pilot projects can be found on the APHIS Web site at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/import-export/itds. This test will cover all modes of transport at the selected port(s), and all plants, animals, and plant and animal products when imported at one of the selected ports. The import filing process for APHIS will require the submission of specifically designated information. The core submission will include DIS and paper submission for certain items due to OMB requirements. The designated PGA Message Set will be used to collect specified information that is required by APHIS. The PGA Message Set data will be submitted to ACE system through the use of the ABI at the time of the entry filing in addition to the CBP required import Entry or Entry Summary data. Examples of the kind of data that will be submitted as part of the PGA Message set are: Importer name, port of arrival, country of origin, quantity, commodity name, scientific name, and permit numbers. We will accept applications starting October 2, 2015 and will continue to accept applications throughout the duration of the test. Any party seeking to participate in this test must provide to APHIS, in its request to participate, the name of its organization, its point of contact for the pilot, and contact information (phone number and email address). Submit your request to participate in this test by sending an email to [email protected]. In the subject line, please indicate, ``Request to Participate in APHIS PGA Message Set Test.'' Participants must also contact their assigned CBP client representative to ensure readiness to participate in a [[Page 59723]] pilot (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT above for instructions for contacting CBP if you do not have an assigned client representative). CBP will notify the selected applicants by an email message of their selection and the starting date of their participation. Selected participants may have different starting dates. Anyone providing incomplete information, or otherwise not meeting participation requirements, will be notified by an email message and given the opportunity to resubmit their application. At this time, PGA Message Set data may be submitted only for entries filed at certain ports. A current listing of those ports may be found on the CBP Web site at http://www.cbp.gov/document/guidance/list-aceitds-pga-message-set-pilot-ports. This test covers communication and coordination among the agencies and the filers of data through the PGA Message Set for the importation of plants, animals, and plant and animal products regulated by APHIS. Entry data submissions will be subject to validation edits and any applicable PGA business rules programmed into ACE. Once all of the PGAs have concluded their review of the shipment, issued a ``May Proceed,'' and have unset any remaining holds, CBP will send a single U.S. Government release message to the filer indicating that CBP has conditionally released the goods. IV. Confidentiality All data submitted and entered into ACE is subject to the Trade Secrets Act (18 U.S.C. 1905) and is considered confidential, except to the extent as otherwise provided by law. Participation in this test is not confidential and upon a written Freedom of Information Act request, the name(s) of an approved participant(s) will be disclosed by CBP in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552. Done in Washington, DC, this 28th day of September 2015. Kevin Shea, Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. [FR Doc. 2015-25082 Filed 10-1-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-34-P
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responses from 3 to 5 and the estimated DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE indicate, ‘‘Comment on PGA Message
total annual burden on respondents Set Test FRN.’’
from 3 hours to 5 hours. Animal and Plant Health Inspection FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
We are asking OMB to approve our Service technical questions related to the
use of these information collection [Docket No. APHIS–2015–0063] Automated Commercial Environment or
activities, as described, for an additional Automated Broker Interface
3 years. International Trade Data System Test transmissions, contact your assigned
Concerning the Electronic Submission CBP client representative. Interested
The purpose of this notice is to solicit parties without an assigned client
comments from the public (as well as to the Automated Commercial
Environment of Data Using the Partner representative should direct their
affected agencies) concerning our questions to Mr. Steven Zaccaro, U.S.
information collection. These comments Government Agency Message Set
Customs and Border Protection, DHS,
will help us: AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health 1400 L Street NW., 2nd floor,
(1) Evaluate whether the collection of Inspection Service, USDA. Washington, DC 20229–1225;
information is necessary for the proper ACTION: Notice. steven.j.zaccaro@cbp.dhs.gov.
performance of the functions of the For PGA-related questions, contact
Agency, including whether the SUMMARY: The Animal and Plant Health Ms. Emi Wallace, U.S. Customs and
information will have practical utility; Inspection Service (APHIS), in Border Protection, DHS, 1400 L Street
coordination with U.S. Customs and NW., 2nd floor, Washington, DC 20229–
(2) Evaluate the accuracy of our Border Protection (CBP), has developed 1225; emi.r.wallace@cbp.dhs.gov.
estimate of the burden of the collection a pilot plan to test and assess the For APHIS Program-related questions,
of information, including the validity of International Trade Data System for the contact Ms. Cindy Walters, APHIS
the methodology and assumptions used; electronic submission of data required Liaison for Automated Commercial
(3) Enhance the quality, utility, and by APHIS Animal Care, Biotechnology Environment, International Trade Data
clarity of the information to be and Regulatory Services, Plant System, Management and Program
collected; and Protection and Quarantine, and Analyst, Quarantine Policy and
(4) Minimize the burden of the Veterinary Services for processing in the Analysis Staff, PPQ, APHIS, 4700 River
collection of information on those who Automated Commercial Environment Road Unit 60, Riverdale, MD 20720;
are to respond, through use, as (ACE). The pilot test will use the APHIS 301–851–2273; Cindy.L.Walters@
appropriate, of automated, electronic, Partner Government Agency (PGA) aphis.usda.gov.
mechanical, and other collection Message Set and the Automated Broker SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
technologies; e.g., permitting electronic Interface to transmit, and ACE to
process, trade data required for the Background
submission of responses.
importation of plants, animals, and their I. The National Customs Automation
Estimate of burden: The public products regulated by APHIS. Under
reporting burden for this collection of Program
this test, PGA Message Set data may be
information is estimated to average 1 The National Customs Automation
filed only at certain ports.
hour per response. Program (NCAP) was established in
DATES: The test will commence no Subtitle B of Title VI—Customs
Respondents: Officials of the national earlier than October 2, 2015, and will
government of the region in which the Modernization, in the North American
continue until concluded by publication Free Trade Agreement Implementation
pork-filled pasta is processed and of a notice ending the test. Participants
operators of pork filled pasta product Act (Pub. L. 103–182, 107 Stat. 2057,
should consult the PGA Pilot Rollout 2170, December 8, 1993; see 19 U.S.C.
processing facilities. Plan, available at http://www.cbp.gov/ 1411). Through NCAP, the initial thrust
Estimated annual number of document/guidance/list-aceitds-pga- of customs modernization was on trade
respondents: 2. message-set-pilot-ports, to determine compliance and the development of the
Estimated annual number of which ports are operational and the date Automated Commercial Environment
responses per respondent: 2.5. they become operational. Comments (ACE), the planned successor to the
will be accepted through the duration of Automated Commercial System (ACS).
Estimated annual number of the test.
responses: 5. ACE is an automated and electronic
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments system for commercial trade processing
Estimated total annual burden on by the following methods: intended to streamline business
respondents: 5 hours. (Due to averaging, • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to processes, facilitate growth in trade,
the total annual burden hours may not http://www.regulations.gov/#!docket ensure cargo security, and foster
equal the product of the annual number Detail;D=APHIS–2015-0063. participation in global commerce, while
of responses multiplied by the reporting • Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: ensuring compliance with U.S. laws and
burden per response.) Send your comment to Docket No. regulations and reducing costs for U.S.
All responses to this notice will be APHIS–2015–0063, Regulatory Analysis Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
summarized and included in the request and Development, PPD, APHIS, Station and all of its communities of interest.
for OMB approval. All comments will 3A–03.8, 4700 River Road Unit 118, The ability to meet these objectives
also become a matter of public record. Riverdale, MD 20737–1238. depends on successfully modernizing
• Email: Send your comment to Ms.
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Done in Washington, DC, this 28th day of
CBP’s business functions and the
Josephine Baiamonte, ACE Business information technology that supports
September 2015.
Office, Office of International Trade, those functions.
Kevin Shea, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, CBP’s modernization efforts are
Administrator, Animal and Plant Health DHS, 1400 L Street, NW., 2nd floor, accomplished through phased releases
Inspection Service. Washington, DC 20229–1225 at of ACE component functionality
[FR Doc. 2015–25084 Filed 10–1–15; 8:45 am] josephine.baiamonte@cbp.dhs.gov. In designed to replace specific legacy ACS
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pilot (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Title: Importation of Baby Corn and
CONTACT above for instructions for Baby Carrots From Zambia.
contacting CBP if you do not have an Animal and Plant Health Inspection OMB Control Number: 0579–0284.
assigned client representative). CBP will Service Type of Request: Revision to and
notify the selected applicants by an extension of approval of an information
[Docket No. APHIS–2015–0049]
email message of their selection and the collection.
Notice of Request for Revision to and Abstract: The Plant Protection Act
starting date of their participation.
Extension of Approval of an (PPA, 7 U.S.C. 7701 et seq.) authorizes
Selected participants may have different
Information Collection; Importation of the Secretary of Agriculture to restrict
starting dates. Anyone providing the importation, entry, or interstate
incomplete information, or otherwise Baby Corn and Baby Carrots From
Zambia movement of plants, plant products, and
not meeting participation requirements, other articles to prevent the
will be notified by an email message AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health introduction of plant pests into the
and given the opportunity to resubmit Inspection Service, USDA. United States or their dissemination
their application. ACTION: Revision to and extension of within the United States. Regulations
At this time, PGA Message Set data approval of an information collection; authorized by the PPA concerning the
may be submitted only for entries filed comment request. importation of fruits and vegetables into
at certain ports. A current listing of the United States from certain parts of
those ports may be found on the CBP SUMMARY: In accordance with the the world are contained in ‘‘Subpart—
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this Fruits and Vegetables’’ (7 CFR 319.56–
Web site at http://www.cbp.gov/
notice announces the Animal and Plant 1 through 319.56–73).
document/guidance/list-aceitds-pga-
Health Inspection Service’s intention to In accordance with § 319.56–43, baby
message-set-pilot-ports. request a revision to and extension of corn and baby carrots from Zambia are
This test covers communication and approval of an information collection subject to certain conditions before
coordination among the agencies and associated with the regulations for the entering the continental United States to
the filers of data through the PGA importation of baby corn and baby prevent the introduction of plant pests
Message Set for the importation of carrots from Zambia into the continental into the United States. The regulations
plants, animals, and plant and animal United States. include requirements for the use of a
products regulated by APHIS. Entry data DATES: We will consider all comments phytosanitary certificate issued by the
submissions will be subject to that we receive on or before December national plant protection organization
validation edits and any applicable PGA 1, 2015. (NPPO) of Zambia stating that the
business rules programmed into ACE. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments commodity was inspected and found
Once all of the PGAs have concluded by either of the following methods: free of certain pests.
their review of the shipment, issued a • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to The information collection activity of
‘‘May Proceed,’’ and have unset any http://www.regulations.gov/#!docket a phytosanitary certificate was approved
remaining holds, CBP will send a single Detail;D=APHIS-2015-0049. by the Office of Management and
U.S. Government release message to the • Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Budget (OMB) under control number
filer indicating that CBP has Send your comment to Docket No. 0579–0284. However, when we
conditionally released the goods. APHIS–2015–0049, Regulatory Analysis compared the regulations with this
and Development, PPD, APHIS, Station collection activity, we found that
IV. Confidentiality 3A–03.8, 4700 River Road Unit 118, inspection of production sites was
Riverdale, MD 20737–1238. omitted. Therefore, we have added
All data submitted and entered into Supporting documents and any inspection of production sites to this
ACE is subject to the Trade Secrets Act comments we receive on this docket collection.
(18 U.S.C. 1905) and is considered may be viewed at http:// We are asking OMB to approve our
confidential, except to the extent as www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D= use of these information collection
otherwise provided by law. APHIS-2015-0049 or in our reading activities, as described, for an additional
Participation in this test is not room, which is located in room 1141 of 3 years.
confidential and upon a written the USDA South Building, 14th Street The purpose of this notice is to solicit
Freedom of Information Act request, the and Independence Avenue SW., comments from the public (as well as
name(s) of an approved participant(s) Washington, DC. Normal reading room affected agencies) concerning our
will be disclosed by CBP in accordance hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday information collection. These comments
with 5 U.S.C. 552. through Friday, except holidays. To be will help us:
sure someone is there to help you, (1) Evaluate whether the collection of
Done in Washington, DC, this 28th day of information is necessary for the proper
September 2015. please call (202) 799–7039 before
coming. performance of the functions of the
Kevin Shea, Agency, including whether the
Administrator, Animal and Plant Health FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information will have practical utility;
Inspection Service. information on the importation of baby (2) Evaluate the accuracy of our
[FR Doc. 2015–25082 Filed 10–1–15; 8:45 am]
corn and baby carrots from Zambia, estimate of the burden of the collection
contact Mr. Hesham Abuelnaga, Trade of information, including the validity of
BILLING CODE 3410–34–P
Director, PIM, PPQ, APHIS, 4700 River
mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES
the methodology and assumptions used;
Road, Unit 140, Riverdale, MD 20737; (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and
(301) 851–2010. For copies of more clarity of the information to be
detailed information on the information collected; and
collection, contact Ms. Kimberly Hardy, (4) Minimize the burden of the
APHIS’ Information Collection collection of information on those who
Coordinator, at (301) 851–2727. are to respond, through use, as
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: appropriate, of automated, electronic,
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| Dates | The test will commence no earlier than October 2, 2015, and will continue until concluded by publication of a notice ending the test. Participants should consult the PGA Pilot Rollout Plan, available at http://www.cbp.gov/document/guidance/list-aceitds-pga-message-set- pilot-ports, to determine which ports are operational and the date they become operational. Comments will be accepted through the duration of the test. | |
| Contact | For technical questions related to the Automated Commercial Environment or Automated Broker Interface transmissions, contact your assigned CBP client representative. Interested parties without an assigned client representative should direct their questions to Mr. Steven Zaccaro, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, DHS, 1400 L Street NW., 2nd floor, Washington, DC 20229- 1225; [email protected] | |
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