CBP Again Extends ACAS Pilot, Will Reopen Application Period

CBP will extend its Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) pilot, which allows for early filing of cargo data, for another year through July 26, 2016, the agency said (here). The extension will allow "the broader air cargo community to participate and prepare for a potential regulatory regime in a pilot environment," it said. "CBP would also like to ensure continuity in the flow of advance air cargo security information as the rulemaking process progresses." CBP has extended the pilot several times, most recently last year (see 14072515). Timing for the long-expected proposed rulemaking for ACAS remains unclear (see 1501080016). CBP will reopen the pilot, with new applications due Oct. 26.

(Federal Register 07/27/15)