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Government Update the carrier must report this other com- mercial party's identity and contact information (address) in the "Notify Party" field of the electronic data trans- mission to CBP. Shipper 22 Another change provided for the Advance Electronic Presentation Rule proved particularly controversial. The rule changed the definition of shipper to "the identity of the foreign vendor, sup- plier, manufacturer, or other similar party." Vessel owners and operators immediately complained, asserting that carriers normally do not have access to the identity of the foreign vendor, sup- plier, manufacturer, or similar party. The extent of the carrier's information is generally limited to that found on the bill of lading. On February 23, 2004, CBP issued a Notice stating that is delaying indefinitely implementation of the change to the "shipper" element of the advance manifest filing requirement as provided for in its Advance Electronic Presentation Rule. The pur- pose of the indefinite delay is to allow CBP time to review a petition submitted by trade representatives challenging the definition of shipper. Until this issue is resolved. CBP will continue to enforce the requirements for the data element "shipper" as promulgated in the 24-Hour Rule. Export Cargo Similar reporting requirements have been promulgated with regard to cargo to be exported from the United States by ship. The major difference is that the burden of filing the export report has been placed on the exporter, rather than the carrier. The duty placed on the car- rier is limited to ensuring receipt from the exporter of the appropriate confir- mation that the required reports have been made. CBP has yet to announce the date on which this export report requirement will come into effect. Summary Under the combined effect of the 24- Hour Rule and the Advance Electronic Presentation Rule, the paperwork relat- ed to bringing cargo to the United States by vessel has become significantly more complicated. Implementation of these requirements has not been made any easier by the short deadlines imposed by CBP. As a result of those short dead- lines, difficulties with issues such as assigning responsibility for acting as the carrier and identifying the shipper have generated problems that would have been avoidable if a more measured pace of regulatory development had been adopted. Further, CBP made minimal effort to educate the regulated commu- nity about the need for the SCAC and the ICB. Unfortunately, the industry is now in the unenviable position of hav- ing to adapt to the new rules in an artifi- cially short time frame, with the agency making last minute changes as problems surface. Hopefully, changes coming with regard to the export process will prove more manageable. Dennis L. Bryant, Senior Maritime Counsel at the law firm of Holland <& Knight, Washington, D.C., is a con- tributing editor of MR/EN. Maritime Reporter & Engineering News STOPS RUDDER LEAKAGE... For More Information Call: i 800-526-8800 WM#.mecomarine.com \ r IV. CO- MAIXNV. Woodex Bearing Company, Inc. • 216 Bay Point Road • Georgetown, ME 04.548 USA +1(800) !>2(>-8800 Nationwide • +1(207) 371-2210 in Maine • Fa*: +1(207) 371-21M Circle 285 on Reader Service Card Ulqnn High Performance Wiper Systems Straight line window wipers Pantograph window wipers Pendulum window wipers Clear view screens Associated control systems Circle 286 on Reader Service Card Switch Boots For Hell & High Water TACTILE- ^ COMPATIBLE (AVAILABLE IN ANY COLOR) MATES WITH INCH/METRIC THREADSn. 10 EMI/RFI OPTION . SWITCH/ POTENTIOMETER Sea-Gard is Manufactured by: 1 ^^ SEALS MOUNTING HOLE TOO i m HEXSEAL 1 DYNAMIC SEALING BOOTS prevent contact contamination—prolonging switch, poten- tiometer & circuit breaker life (50,000 actuations min.). Effectively blocks contaminants such as water, dust, grease, cleaning solvents, etc. UL & CSA Recognized. Rated @ -94°F to +400 F. Millions used under hostile conditions in industrial, process, marine & military applications (QPL Approved to MIL-B-5423). Call or click for catalog & samples. APN HEXSEAL* 888.326.9475 www.apmhexseal.com Circle 209 on Reader Service Card We at Superior Energies Inc. extend our gratitude and appreciation for the opportunity to provide our insulation, acoustical, and fire proofing services for the past 25 years! • ##4 ff ' llli lis < ISO oc JS5"1 CERTIFIED Let us take care of all your insulation blanket requirements We accept MasterCard. Visa and Amex WANT SUPERIOR QUALITY WANT SUPERIOR SERVICE CALL SUPERIOR ENERGIES INC. 1-800-BUY-bei -1 P.O. Drawer 386, Groves TX 77619 Telephone: (409) 962-8549 Fax: (409) 962-4027 Website: www.insulationsei.com Circle 276 on Reader Service Card
