DHS Regulatory Agenda Lists New Vessel Export Manifest Proposal
DHS published its spring 2024 regulatory agenda for CBP with only one new trade-related action mentioned. The department listed a new proposed rule that could mandate electronic export manifest for all cargo leaving the U.S. by ocean vessel.
The proposed rule would identify the parties eligible to transmit advance vessel electronic export manifest information and their responsibilities, and describe the time frames for transmission of the information prior to cargo loading or conveyance departure. "Requiring this data in advance would significantly improve cargo safety and security while minimizing disruption to the flow of commerce in the sea environment," DHS said.
Agenda Highlights
Highlights of DHS CBP rulemakings that are at the proposed, final or completed stages are below. New items are marked with an asterisk (*).
| Proposed Rule Stage |
|---|
| Privacy Act of 1974: Implementation of Exemptions; DHS/CBP-001 Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) System of Records |
| Privacy Act of 1974: Implementation of Exemptions; Traveler Encounter Records (TER) System of Records |
| Withdrawal of International Airport Designation of Chalk Seaplane Base |
| 9-11 Response & Biometric Entry-Exit Fees for H-1B and L-1 Visas |
| Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Electronic Export Manifest for Rail Cargo |
| *Family Unity Principles |
| *Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Electronic Export Manifest For Vessel Cargo* |
| Privacy Act of 1974: Implementation of Exemptions; DHS/CBP-0xx Passenger Name Record System of Records |
| Privacy Act of 1974: Implementation of Exemptions; DHS/CBP-0xx Cargo Inspection, Exam, and Security Records System of Records |
| Privacy Act of 1974: Implementation of Exemptions; DHS/CBP-0xx Consolidated Law Enforcement Lookout Records System of Records |
| Privacy Act of 1974: Implementation of Exemptions; DHS/CBP-0xx Foreign Travel Records System of Records |
| Privacy Act of 1974: Implementation of Exemptions; DHS/CBP-0xx Referral, Inspection and Adverse Actions Records System of Records |
| Final Rule Stage |
| Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) |
| Collection of Biometric Data From Noncitizens Upon Entry To and Exit From the United States |
| Implementation of the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) at U.S. Land Borders |
| Automation of CBP Form I-418 for Vessels |
| Customs Broker Identification of Importers |
| Guam-Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Visa Waiver Program Automation and Electronic Travel Authorization; Creation of CNMI Economic Vitality & Security Travel Authorization Program |
| Advance Passenger Information System: Electronic Validation of Travel Documents |