[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 79 (Monday, April 25, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 22804-22805]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-9883]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
19 CFR part 101
[CBP Dec. 11-08]
Technical Amendment to List of CBP Preclearance Offices in
Foreign Countries: Addition of Dublin, Ireland
AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, DHS.
ACTION: Final rule; technical amendment.
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SUMMARY: This document amends U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
regulations to reflect that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
has added a preclearance station in Dublin, Ireland. CBP officers at
preclearance stations conduct inspections and examinations to ensure
compliance with U.S. customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, as
well as other laws enforced by CBP at the U.S. border. Such inspections
and examinations prior to arrival in the United States generally enable
travelers to exit the domestic terminal or connect directly to a U.S.
domestic flight without undergoing further CBP processing.
DATES: Effective Date: April 25, 2011.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathleen Conway, Office of Field
Operations, Preclearance Operations, (202) 344-1759.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
CBP preclearance operations have been in existence since 1952.
Preclearance facilities are established through the cooperative efforts
of CBP, foreign government representatives, and the local facility
authorities and are evidenced with signed preclearance agreements. Each
facility is staffed with CBP officers responsible for conducting
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inspections and examinations in connection with preclearing passengers,
crew, and their goods bound for the United States. Generally, travelers
who are inspected at a preclearance facility are permitted to arrive at
a U.S. domestic facility and exit the U.S. domestic terminal upon
arrival or connect directly to a U.S. domestic flight without further
CBP processing. Preclearance facilities primarily serve to facilitate
low risk travelers, relieve passenger congestion at federal inspection
facilities in the United States, and enhance security in the air
environment through the screening and inspection of travelers prior to
their arrival in the United States. In Fiscal Year 2010, over 14
million aircraft travelers were processed at preclearance locations.
This figure represents more than 16 percent of all commercial aircraft
travelers cleared by CBP in FY 2010.
The Agreement Between the Government of the United States of
America and the Government of Ireland on Air Transport Preclearance was
signed on November 17, 2008. Preclearance operations began in Dublin,
Ireland on January 19, 2011. The Dublin preclearance station is open
for use by commercial flights.
Section 101.5 of the CBP regulations (19 CFR 101.5) sets forth a
list of CBP preclearance offices in foreign countries. This document
amends this section to add Dublin, Ireland to the list of preclearance
offices.
Inapplicability of Public Notice and Delayed Effective Date
Requirements
This amendment reflects the addition of a new CBP preclearance
office that was established through a signed agreement between the
United States and the Government of Ireland. Accordingly, pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 553(b)(B), notice and public procedure are unnecessary. For the
same reason, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), a delayed effective date
is not required.
The Regulatory Flexibility Act and Executive Order 12866
Because no notice of proposed rulemaking is required, the
provisions of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) do
not apply. This amendment does not meet the criteria for a
``significant regulatory action'' as specified in Executive Order
12866.
Signing Authority
This document is being issued in accordance with 19 CFR 0.2(a).
List of Subjects in 19 CFR Part 101
Customs duties and inspection, Customs ports of entry, Foreign
trade statistics, Imports, Organization and functions (Government
agencies), Shipments, Vessels.
Amendments to Regulations
For the reasons set forth above, Part 101 of the Code of Federal
Regulations (19 CFR part 101), is amended as set forth below.
PART 101--GENERAL PROVISIONS
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1. The general authority citation for part 101 and the specific
authority citation for section 101.5 continue to read as follows:
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 19 U.S.C. 2, 66, 1202 (General Note
3(i), Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States), 1623, 1624,
1646a.
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Section 101.5 also issued under 19 U.S.C. 1629.
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2. Revise Sec. 101.5 to read as follows:
Sec. 101.5 CBP preclearance offices in foreign countries.
Listed below are the preclearance offices in foreign countries
where CBP officers are located. A Director, Preclearance, located in
the Office of Field Operations at CBP Headquarters, is the responsible
CBP officer exercising supervisory control over all preclearance
offices.
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Country CBP office
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Aruba.......................... Orangestad.
The Bahamas.................... Freeport.
Nassau.
Bermuda........................ Kindley Field.
Canada......................... Calgary, Alberta.
Edmonton, Alberta.
Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Montreal, Quebec.
Ottawa, Ontario.
Toronto, Ontario.
Vancouver, British Columbia.
Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Ireland........................ Dublin.
Shannon.
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Dated: February 11, 2011.
Alan D. Bersin,
Commissioner, U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
[FR Doc. 2011-9883 Filed 4-22-11; 8:45 am]
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