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The ECCRD for highway is designed to provide clients with technical user information on how to submit, change, delete and amend advance information under eManifest and to assist clients with their internal systems' implementation. Policy guidelines will be developed and made available through the Reporting of Imported Goods Regulations and related D-Memoranda. The document contains information relevant to providing advance highway cargo and conveyance information for imported goods (including in-bond shipments) to the Agency using EDI….

CFIA has added a link to the USDA website regarding "Important Procedures for Importing Pet Birds from Canada", available at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/heasan/export/avian/aviane.sh….

The following is excerpted from the 17 May 2010 news release by Transport Canada. Canada’s Transport Minister John Baird issued the following statement … after a speech to the Detroit Economic Club and a meeting with Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm: “The Windsor-Detroit corridor is the busiest commercial land border crossing in North America, and building a new bridge will be one of the most important projects in history for enhancing trade between Canada and the United States.

Connectivity to EICS wass interrupted last night due to technical problems, which have now been resolved. However, your PKI Certificate (Entrust Profile) may have become disabled if multiple logins are attempted while the PKI directory is unavailable. This includes Certificates used for EDI encryption. Please advise EICS by eamil at [email protected] if this is the case.

The CFIA has posted an update to the Animal Health Offices list (Atlantic area): http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/heasan/offbure.shtml.

Connectivity to EICS EDI is down due to technical problems. Connectivity to EICS Web may also be affected. An investigation is underway, and further information will be provided as it becomes available.

The following is excerpted from today's edition of "WordTrade Interactive". In a May 13 confirmation hearing before the Senate Finance Committee, Customs Commissioner Alan Bersin said he will work to further facilitate legitimate international trade and improve consultations with public and private stakeholders. Bersin was recess appointed by President Obama in March, meaning that unless he is confirmed by the Senate he will be required to step down as commissioner at the end of 2011.

The ACROSS EDI release requests received report for March 2010 is available on the CSCB website at: www.cscb.ca/listinfo/ReleaseRequestsReceived_Apr10.xls. The National Percent EDI was 92.8%.

The following message is from CBSA (EDI10-42). The annual interest rate for the third quarter of 2010 (July 1 to September 30) will be 0.3508.

1. The purpose of this notice is to advise that: (a) Effective June 25, 2010, Livingston International Inc. (dba Halifax Truck Sufferance) located at Burnside Industrial Park, Dartmouth, NS will be surrendering their “BW” type highway sufferance warehouse licence. (b) The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is advertising for a new highway sufferance warehouse in this area. 2. The CBSA is inviting applications for a licence to operate a public “BW” type highway sufferance warehouse under the authority of the Halifax CBSA office.

The following message is from CBSA (EDI10-41). The following link contains an updated version of the 24/7contact information for all border offices. Please note that the changes indicated in red will be effective on May 14, 2010 at 16:00 (Eastern Time). http://www.cscb.ca/listinfo/EDIoffices-20100514.doc Please ensure all of your teams (day, after hours and weekends) are aware of this list.

STATEMENT OF REASONS Concerning an expiry review determination under paragraph 76.03(7)(a) of the Special Import Measures Act regarding CERTAIN WHOLE POTATOES IMPORTED FROM THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FOR USE OR CONSUMPTION IN THE PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA DECISION

The following is excerpted from the today’s news release by DFAIT. The Honourable Peter Van Loan, Minister of International Trade, and Panama’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Roberto Henríquez, today signed the Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement and parallel agreements on labour cooperation and the environment. The Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada, witnessed the signing ceremony. “Panama is a dynamic, innovative economy,” said Minister Van Loan….

Starting Date Appeal No. Appellant Act 2010-05-18 AP-2009-005 Les Pièces d'Auto Transit Inc. Customs Act 2010-05-20 AP-2009-057 Leeza Distribution Inc. Customs Act 2010-06-02 AP-2009-007 Sanus Systems Customs Act 2010-06-10 AP-2009-059 Evenflo Canada Inc. Customs Act

Her Excellency the Governor General in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, pursuant to section 115 (see footnote a) of the Customs Tariff (see footnote b), hereby makes the annexed Renewable Fuel Used as Ships’ Stores Remission Order. RENEWABLE FUEL USED AS SHIPS’ STORES REMISSION ORDER INTERPRETATION

The CFIA has provided revised procedures documents for the importation of pet food from the United States. The documents include information on procedures and documentary process for the mport of pet food, pet treats, compound pet chews containing BOVINAE ingredients, NON BOVINAE ingredients, and a template Importer Statement of Compliance. These documents are available in English and in French, at:

The following message is from CBSA (EDI10-39). Saturday, May 15th, 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, May 16th, 2010 EDI Mailbox Outage:

a) Chapter 07 was published to add a new OGD extension. 07.14.90.0006.07 - Kava (root), dried, sliced or processed, without soil This created requirement version changes for the following HS Codes. 07.10.29 - Leguminous vegetables, shelled or unshelled: Other 07.10.30 - Spinach, New Zealand spinach and orache spinach (garden spinach) 07.10.40 - Sweet corn 07.11.20 - Olives 07.11.40 - Cucumbers and gherkins 07.11.51 - Mushrooms and truffles: Mushrooms of the genus Agaricus 07.11.59 - Mushrooms and truffles : Other