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The following messages were sent on 30 September: 1. Canada Border Services Agency (notices) D8-4-2 Reporting and Summary Accounting of... 2. Canadian Food Inspection Agency Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site 3. Canadian International Trade Tribunal Expiry Review No. RR-2004-001 Inquiry No. NQ-2004-005 4…

30 September 2004 US Coalition to promote port security The following article is excerpted from the 29 September 2004 edition of “Canadian Transportation & Logistics”. Terminal operators, vessel operators, port associations, shippers and other stakeholders responsible for handling the eight million…

30 September 2004 How will the 9/11 Report effect traders? The following article is excerpted from the 29 September 2004 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. Still on the bestseller list after its initial publication in July, the 9/11 Commission Report makes for interesting reading even now. Its…

30 September 2004 WSC supports industry call for NVO service contracts The following article is excerpted from the 30 September 2004 edition of “American Shipper”. The World Shipping Council signaled its support today for non-vessel-operating common carriers to enter service contracts with shippers…

29 September 2004 B4A Personal Effects Accounting Document (list of goods imported) This form is available on the CBSA web site, at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pbg/cf/b4a/README.html http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pbg/cf/b4a/README.html

29 September 2004 Update to Directive D-03-08 Appendix 1, “Areas Regulated for the Emerald Ash Border”, of Directive D-03-08, “Phytosanitary Requirements to prevent the introduction into and spread within Canada of the Emerald Ash Borer, Agrilus planipennis(Fairmaire) into Canada”, has been revised…

29 September 2004 Update to Directive D-02-12 Appendix 2, “List of Tropical Species that are exempted from Treatment” in Directive D-02-12, “Import requirements of non-manufactured wood and other non-propagative wood products, except solid wood packaging material, from all areas other than the…

29 September 2004 Update to Directive D-01-01 Appendix 2, “Areas Regulated for the Control of Phytophthora ramorum Associated with Sudden Oak Death”, of Directive D-01-01, “Phytosanitary Requirements to Prevent the Entry of Phytophthora ramorum Associated with Sudden Oak Death into Canada”, has been…

29 September 2004 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 02 was published (Austria, Finland, Germany and Greece only) due to recent CFIA approvals of meat inspection systems in the European Union. 02 - Meat and Edible Meat Offal/Viandes et abats comestibles

29 September 2004 Update to Directive D-94-22 Appendix 1, “List of pine shoot beetle infested areas in Canada and the United States”, of Directive D-94-22, “Plant Protection Requirements on Pine Plants and Pine Materials to Prevent the Entry and Spread of Pine Shoot Beetle”, has been updated at…

29 September 2004 Strike by the Customs Excise Union Douanes Accise (CEUDA) The Customs Excise Union Douanes Accise (CEUDA), which includes Customs inspectors and administrative and program staff of the Canada Border Services Agency, will be in a legal strike position late next week, after 6 October…

29 September 2004 EICS Bulletin – Technical Problems The following message is from the EICB. Web connectivity to the EICS may be intermittently unavailable due to technical problems with the PKI Certificate Authority. As the source of the problem is outside the ITCan Network, we are unable to…

29 September 2004 Expiry No. LE-2004-006 Certain Dishwashers and Dryers NOTICE OF EXPIRY OF FINDING CONCERNING CERTAIN DISHWASHERS AND DRYERS The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (the Tribunal) hereby gives notice, pursuant to subsection 76.03(2) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), that…

29 September 2004 New hours - Halifax Intermodal Terminal The following message is from the CN Customer Support Centre in Winnipeg. Please be advised of the changes in the hours of Operation for the CN Intermodal Halifax Terminal, which was previously opened 24 hrs. New hours of operation effective…

29 September 2004 CSCB Membership Roster for 2004 is Now Available The 2004 CSCB membership roster has been mailed to members from the national office today. Each head office, and the primary branch office in every port city where members have additional offices, will receive one copy. If you…

8 September 2004 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Please note the following: A) Chapter 06 was published to streamline conditions. 06.02.90.0024.10 - Roses - plants/Roses - plantes 06.04.91.0045 - Foliage, branches - fresh/Feuillage, branche - frais B) Chapter 08 was published. 08.10.40.4017 - Blueberry…

28 September 2004 Conference Dates Draw Near There are only eighteen days remaining until the 2004 annual conference scheduled for Deerhurst Resort, Huntsville, ON from October 16 – 19. If you are planning to attend and have not already registered with us or booked your accommodation, we urge you to…

28 September 2004 Appeal No. AP-2002-113 Excelsior Foods Inc. IN THE MATTER OF an appeal heard on January 27, 2004, under section 67 of the Customs Act, R.S.C. 1985 (2d Supp.), c. 1; AND IN THE MATTER OF decisions of the Commissioner of the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency dated November 14, 2002…