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DHS Issues Updated Regulatory Agenda for CBP

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published its updated 2017 regulatory agenda for CBP (here). The agenda doesn't include any new rulemakings involving trade. Previously listed rulemakings, including on the Centers of Excellence and Expertise (here) and Importer Security Filings (here), continue to be on the agenda.

The agenda lists DHS’s CBP rulemakings that are pending at the proposed, interim final, final and completed stages, as well as rulemakings that are long-term actions. The agenda lists the regulation title; past regulation(s), if any; a brief description of the regulation; and a contact party name and telephone number. The Treasury Department also issued its regulatory agenda (see 1707200003).

Agenda Highlights

Highlights of DHS's CBP rulemakings that are at the proposed, final or completed stages, are below. New items are marked with an asterisk (*).

Proposed Rule Stage
Small Vessel Reporting System
Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS)
Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI)-Noncompliant Traveler Fee
*Collection of Biometric Data Upon Entry to and Exit From the United States
*Return to Territory
Final Rule Stage
Waiver of Passport and Visa Requirements Due to an Unforeseen Emergency
Definition of Importer Security Filing (ISF) Importer
Centers of Excellence and Expertise
Modernization of the Customs Brokers Examination Regulations
Elimination of Nonimmigrant Visa Exemption for Certain Caribbean Residents Coming to the United States as H-2A Agricultural Workers
*Implementation of the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) at U.S. Land Borders -- Automation of CBP Form I-94W
*Civil Monetary Penalty Adjustments for Inflation