DHS Issues its CBP Semi-Annual Regulatory Agenda
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published its semi-annual regulatory agenda, which contains certain U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulatory rulemakings (rulemakings).
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Sources have previously stated that this agenda is a comprehensive list of rulemakings at the proposed, final, and completed stages. This version of the semi-annual regulatory agenda also includes one rulemaking at the pre-rule stage. For rulemakings that are still pending completion, the agenda lists the regulation title, an estimate of the timeframe for the next regulatory actions, a brief description of the regulation, and a contact party name and telephone number.
Pre-Rule Stage
| Regulation Title | Target Date for Advance Notice of Proposed Rule |
| Western Hemisphere Travel Document Requirements | 05/05 |
Proposed Rule Stage
Regulation Title | Target Date for Proposed Rule |
| Container Seals | 09/05 |
| Cargo Information (Manifest) Discrepancy Reporting Requirements and Penalty Guidelines | 08/05 |
| Use of Sampling Methods in CBP Audits and Offsetting of Overpayments and Over-Declarations in 19 USC 1592 Penalty Cases | 08/05 |
| Prior Disclosure and Lost Duty or Revenue Demands When Penalty Claim Not Issued | 10/05 |
| Advance Notice Requirements for Aircraft Landings and Arrivals; Revisions to the Private Aircraft Overflight Program | 09/05 |
| Air Transit Program | 06/05 |
| Changes to the Administrative Process for Petitions for Relief Regarding Seizures and Forfeitures Resulting from Violations of Immigration and Naturalization Laws | 07/05 |
| Passenger Manifest for Commercial Aircraft Arriving in and Departing from the U.S.; Passengers and Crew Manifests for Commercial Vessels Departing from the U.S. | 05/05 |
Final Rule Stage (All Previously Appearing on DHS' Semi-Annual Agenda)
| Regulation Title | Target Date for Interim/Final Rule or Action |
| Conditional Release Period for Customs Bond Obligations for Food, Drugs, Devices, and Cosmetics | 10/05 |
| Letters and Documents; Advance Electronic Presentation of Cargo Data | 08/05 |
| Elimination of Immigration and Naturalization Service-Issued Mexican and Canadian Border Crossing Cards | 10/05 |
| Extension of 25-Mile Limit at Select Arizona Ports-of-Entry | 09/05 |
| Access to Customs Security Areas at Airports | 10/05 |
| Passenger Name Record Information Required for Passengers on Flights in Foreign Air Transportation to or from the U.S. | 10/05 |
| Confidentiality of Commercial Information | 06/05 |
| Remittance of Immigration User Fee | 06/05 |
| Extension of Time Limit on Admission of Certain Mexican Nationals | 09/05 |
Long Term Actions (Date for Next Action Either Undetermined or To Be Determined, All Previously Appearing on DHS Semi-Annual Agenda)
| Regulation Title |
| Procedures Governing the Border Release Advanced Screening and Selectivity (BRASS) Program |
| Visa Waiver Program |
| Inspection and Expedited Removal of Aliens; Detention and Removal of Aliens; Conduct of Removal Proceedings |
| Establishment of Preinspected Automated Lane (PAL) Program |
| Amendment of the Regulatory Definition of Arriving Alien |
| Removal of Visa and Passport Waiver for Certain Permanent Residents of Canada and Bermuda |
| Nonimmigrant Visa Exemption for Nationals of the British Virgin Islands Entering the U.S. through St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands |
Completed Actions
Regulation Title | FR Pub Date |
| Electronic Transmission of Passenger and Crew Manifests for Vessels and Aircraft | 04/07/05 |
| Publication of Administrative Forfeiture Notices | 02/22/05 |
First time appearing in DHS' semi-annual agenda
DHS' Semi-Annual Regulatory Agenda (FR Pub 05/16/05) available at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/16may20050800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/ua050516/pdf/ua050409.pdf