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6 December 2006 Decisions Pending and Appeals Hearing Schedule CITT decisions pending are available on its web site, at: http://www.citt-tcce.gc.ca/appeals/pending/index_e.asp The most recent appeals hearing schedule is found at: http://www.citt-tcce.gc.ca/appeals/hearings/061206_e.asp

6 December 2006 Further Information concerning EDI Transmission Changes The following note is from Kim Rodrigue of CFIA’s National Import Operations Division. I know there has been a lot of confusion over the Notice that was distributed yesterday. We are currently reviewing your comments and…

The following messages were sent on 6 December: 1. Canada Border Services Agency (electronic commerce) ACROSS reject notice against AQ 2. Canada Border Services Agency (forms and publications) B238 NAFTA Verification of Origin Questionnaire B2G Customs Informal Adjustment Request 3. Canada Border…

6 December 2006 Census, CBP “back to the meeting table” on mandatory AES The following article is excerpted from the 6 December 2006 edition of “American Shipper”. The U.S. government’s Census Bureau and Customs and Border Protection are “back to the meeting table” in an effort to finalize long…

5 December 2006 Connectivity Problem Improved The following message was received last evening from the EICB. EICS Bulletin - 4 December 2006 17: 30 Update - To EICS Users (Web & EDI) EICS Connectivity appears to be restored, but the PKI Certificate Authority has not yet confirmed that "all systems…

5 December 2006 BSF658 NEXUS Application The NEXUS application is available on the CBSA web site, at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pbg/cf/bsf658/README.html

5 December 2006 CN660 Summary of Regulations Implementing the United Nations Resolution on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea This Notice informs exporters and importers of the key provisions of the Regulations Implementing the UN Resolution on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea…

5 December 2006 SIMA Index for December 2006 The SIMA index for December, 2006 is available on the CBSA web site, at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/sima/monthly-e.html

5 December 2006 EDI Change Effective 2 January 2007 The CFIA will change procedures for submitting Requirement Ids and version numbers for CFIA commodities, effective 2 January 2007. These changes are noted in the following notice: http://www.cscb.ca/listinfo/cfianotice2jan07.doc

5 December 2006 Update - Contaminated Feed Investigation This news release was issued by CFIA on 30 November, and is found at http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/feebet/rumin/20061130investe…. Potentially contaminated feed recently distributed to farms in Ontario and Quebec posed, at most…

5 December 2006 D15-2-48 Certain Laminate Flooring Originating In or Exported from the PRC and France This memorandum refers to the application of anti-dumping duty to importations of certain laminate flooring originating in or exported from the PRC and France and the application of countervailing…

5 December 2006 Clarification regarding EDI Transmission Changes The following note is from Kim Rodrigue of CFIA’s National Import Operations Division. I have received many inquiries regarding the notice sent … earlier today indicating the changes that will take place for EDI transmissions this…

5 December 2006 PC 2006-1400, Order Amending the Schedule to the Customs Tariff, 2006-3 Tariff item Nos. 3701.30.30, 3702.54.00, subheading 3702.55 and tariff item Nos. 3702.55.10, 3702.55.90 and 8504.10.00 in the List of Tariff Provisions set out in the schedule to the Customs Tariff are repealed…

5 December 2006 Transport Canada Moves to Improve Efficiency at BC Lower Mainland Ports The following is excerpted from a news release issued on 29 November by Transport Canada. The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, along with the Honourable David…

5 December 2006 BIS Update The following article is excerpted from the “Export ABCs” column by Frank Reynolds in the 27 November 2006 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. When I mentioned in October ("Information Time," Oct. 12) that my BIS Update registration was accepted, I had no idea that this…

4 December 2006 EICS Bulletin – Connectivity Unavailable The following message is from the EICB. Connectivity to EICS is down due to technical problems with the PKI Directory Service. As the source of the problem appears to lie outside the ITCan Network, we are unable to advise further at the moment…

4 December 2006 Health Hazard Alert - Saroli Brand Green Bella Di Cerignola Olives may contain dangerous bacteria The following alert was sent by the CFIA on 1 December 2006. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Mario Saroli Sales Inc. are warning the public not to consume Saroli brand…

4 December 2006 2007 First Quarter Interest Rates The CBSA has announced the annual interest rate for the first quarter of 2007 (Jan. 1 to March 31) will be 4.1571. The monthly interest rate for the same period will be 0.3%.

4 December 2006 Procedures for Connectivity Problems. This message is from the CFIA. The purpose of this message is to remind clients of the procedures to follow when faced with connectivity problems with CBSA. It has come to our attention that certain clients contact our National Help Desk directly…

4 December 2006 PKI Maintenance Schedule, 8-10 December 2006 . The PKI Certificate Authority is scheduling system maintenance during the weekend 08-10 December 2006. The PKI Directory Service will be transferred to a back-up system on Friday December 8th between 20:00 and 24:00 hrs (midnight) EST…