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The ACROSS EDI release requests received report for June 2010 is available on the CSCB website at: www.cscb.ca/listinfo/Monthly_EDI_Release _Report_June_2010.xls. The national percent EDI was 92.9%.

(Following is a message from CFIA) As of July 19, 2010, the import of fresh table grapes for consumption that were produced and/or packed in areas of California that are regulated for European grapevine moth (EGVM), Lobesia botrana, will be approved, provided that the fruits were produced and/or packaged in a facility that is registered under a compliance agreement for EGVM with the USDA. Vineyards located outside of the regulated areas of California are not targeted by the requirements related to Lobesia botrana.

North Shore of the Asia-Pacific Gateway keeps expanding The Honourable Stockwell Day, President of the Treasury Board and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today marked the start of construction on the Lynn Creek Rail Bridge and Brooksbank Avenue Underpass project in North Vancouver, B.C. This federal investment of over $21 million will improve access to ports and railways, and help to seize job creation opportunities with a skilled workforce as we strengthen our trading connections overseas.

Decision and reasons issued Thursday, July 8, 2010 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal heard on May 6, 2010, pursuant to subsection 67(1) of the Customs Act, R.S.C. 1985 (2d Supp.), c. 1; AND IN THE MATTER OF a decision of the President of the Canada Border Services Agency, dated July 22, 2009, with respect to a request for re-determination pursuant to subsection 60(4) of the Customs Act. BETWEEN FUTURE PRODUCT SALES INC. Appellant AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY Respondent DECISION

The following message is from CBSA (EDI10-063). We are unable to process inbound and outbound data for clients using the Value Added Network - GEIS. There is no ETA.

The following is a CBSA message (EDI10-062). Saturday, July 17th, 2010 EDI Mailbox Outage: Please be advised that due to scheduled maintenance, the mailboxes between ACROSS and CCS/CADEX will be down from 5:00 am to 5:30 am (Eastern Time). AO release queries transmitted to the CADEX system will be affected by this outage. Sunday, July 18th, 2010 EDI Mailbox Outage:

Serial No.: 172 Date: July 14, 2010 Table of Contents * Purpose * Background * Administration * Authority * General Instructions PURPOSE

On July 13, 2010, the Government of Canada concluded the regulatory process to add the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea) to the Area Control List (ACL). As a result of the addition of North Korea to the ACL, all exporters wishing to export any goods or technology to North Korea will be required to obtain an export permit from the Export Controls Division of the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade in order to lawfully export or transfer such items to North Korea.

a) Chapter 01 was published to add the following OGD extension. 01.06.19.2069.60 - Degu (Octodon) This created a version change for all OGDs under the HS Code. 01.06.2069 - Rodents b) Chapter 01 was published to change the recommendation from "Refer to CFIA - Veterinary inspection" to "CBSA Inspection" for the following HS Code from Minnesota. 01.06.19.2072 - Rabbits and Hares This modification created a requirement version change for the same HS Code for all other U.S. States.

Public Safety Minister Toews and Secretary Napolitano announce new cooperative initiatives to combat threats and expedite travel and trade Canada’s Public Safety Minister, Vic Toews and U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary, Janet Napolitano, met to advance a strategic dialogue on developing a shared vision for border security for Canada and the United States - one that will enhance security and resilience against common threats, while bolstering competitiveness and job creation.

The Textiles & Clothing quota holders' lists for 2010 are now available on the EICS website at: http://www.international.gc.ca/controls-controles/textiles/index.aspx?l…

CFIA has posted a reminder to brokers and importers that effective July 19, 2010, the second phase of implementation of new import notification requirements comes into effect for selected commodities regulated under the Food and Drugs Act and Regulations. These requirements will facilitate the identification and tracking of the applicable commodities in the event of a food safety issue.

Access to EICS is achieved using a PKI Certificate from the Internal Credential Management (ICM) Service of PWGSC. ICM Services = PKI Certificate Authority. This is to inform you that maintenance will be conducted by PWGSC on Internal Credential Management (ICM) Services during the scheduled maintenance window Sunday, 18 July 2010 between the hours of 05:00 and 09:00 ET. ICM services will be unavailable - no PKI logins - during the full duration of this maintenance window to allow for maintenance activities to take place.

Legislation under the new Jobs and Economic Growth Act is intended to help secure Canada’s economic recovery, encourage growth and create jobs. Among other things, the key measures included in the Jobs and Economic Growth Act will:

Chapter 7 was published to add the requirement for a plant protection import permit for the following states: Arkansas, California, Colorado, Idaho, Indiana, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virgina and Wisconsin with the following end use and miscellaneous code: End Use: 40 - Repacking Miscellaneous code: 101 - washed - container weighing more than 50kg for the following HS codes: 07.01.90.3000.01 - Potatoes, round type (fresh or chilled)

Earlier this year, the World Customs Organization (WCO) dedicated 2010 to the Customs-Business Partnership. Join us at the Westin Ottawa from September 19-21 as the CSCB takes the WCO's words and puts them into practice. This year's conference program is focused on "Border Management and Business: Improving Performance Through Partnership". Together we will consider the impact that CBSA's reorganization will have on the consultative process, decision-making, operations and operational responsiveness at the national, regional and port levels.

For import purposes, the expression pet bird means a personally owned and cared for bird, and applies only to species commonly known as caged birds such as psittacines (birds in the parrot family), song birds, toucans, canaries, finches, cardinals, etc. The expression does not apply to pigeons, doves, species of wild or domesticated fowl, or game birds. It is possible to import personally-owned pet birds under the following conditions: a. the birds must accompany the owner or be in the possession of an immediate family member;

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) has proposed amendments to the Energy Efficiency Regulations under which dealers in Canada would be required to comply with higher efficiency requirements for gas and oil water heaters and new reporting requirements for electric water heaters. Dealers who import these goods into Canada must include the following information on the release request: • type of product; • model number; • brand name; • name and address of the dealer importing the product; and