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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017
Client: APL LIMITED · Firm: APL LIMITED
Universal Service Contract 08 renewal; Maritime Security Program, P.L. 112-239, appropriation from Congress for funding of 60 vessels for FY2017; Positioning of APL's U.S. flag fleet favorably for logistics and transportation services for U.S. Transportation Command. Support 2017 Defense Bill (NDAA, S.2943 and HR4909)
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017
Client: APL LIMITED · Firm: APL LIMITED
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2016 · fourth_quarter · 4T
Encourage the existence and use of U.S. flag fleet for U.S. government cargo; expand the use of the 'cargo preference' allocation of cargo between U.S. flag (50%) and foreign flag to above minimum.
Universal Service Contract 08 renewal; Maritime Security Program, P.L. 112-239, appropriation from Congress for funding of 60 vessels for FY2017; Positioning of APL's U.S. flag fleet favorably for logistics and transportation services for U.S. Transportation Command. Support 2017 Defense Bill (NDAA, S.2943 and HR4909)
Source: Senate LDA
Universal Service Contract 08 renewal; Maritime Security Program, P.L. 112-239, appropriation from Congress for funding of 60 vessels for FY2017; Positioning of APL's U.S. flag fleet favorably for logistics and transportation services for U.S. Transportation Command. Support 2017 Defense Bill (NDAA, S.2943 and HR4909)
H.R. 702, "To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions"; H.R. 2029, "Omnibus Bill"
Omnibus Bill (H.R. 2029), "Cadillac Tax"
H.R. 702, "To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions"; H.R. 2029, "Omnibus Bill"
H.R. 4005, U.S. Coast Guard Re-authorization - supporting House version. U.S.C.G. Navigational and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) number 01-13.
H.R. 4005, U.S. Coast Guard Re-authorization - supporting House version. U.S.C.G. Navigational and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) number 01-13.
H.R. 4005, U.S. Coast Guard re-authorization - supporting House version. U.S.C.G. Navigational and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) Number 01-13.
HR 4005 - US Coast Guard Reauthorization Cargo Preference: increase in mandatory percentage of cargo to be carried on US flagged vessels. Food Aid/Humanitarian Aid: ocean carriage of cargo on US flagged vessels. HR 2642 (Farm Bill)
H.R. 4005, U.S. Coast Guard re-authorization - supporting provisions therein; U.S. Coast Guard NVIC 01-13 (Feb. 2013).
H.R. 4005, U.S. Coast Guard Re-authorization - support for House version. No action as yet by the Senate. U.S.C.G. Navigational and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) number 01-13: protest interpretation and implementation by U.S.C.G.
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014
Client: APL LIMITED · Firm: APL LIMITED
Appropriations funding for Maritime Security Program (S. 1243 and HR 2610; Food Aid Program, Public Law 480 (HR 1947, HR 2410, S 1244).
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014
Client: APL LIMITED · Firm: APL LIMITED
Appropriations funding for Maritime Security Program (S. 1243 and HR 2610; Food Aid Program, Public Law 480 (HR 1947, HR 2410, S 1244).
Appropriations funding for Maritime Security Program (S. 1243 and HR 2610; Food Aid Program, Public Law 480 (HR 1947, HR 2410, S 1244).
General maritime industry issues; Ballast Water Management Act of 2007 (H.R. 2423 & S.1578); Coast Guard Authorization Act (H.R. 2830)
United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act
Client: APL LIMITED · Firm: APL LIMITED
Passage of U.S.-Peru Free Trade Agreement (H.R. 3688)
General maritime industry issues; Ballast Water Management Act of 2007 (H.R. 2423 & S.1578); Coast Guard Authorization Act (H.R. 2830)
General maritime industry issues; Ballast Water Management Act of 2007 (H.R. 2423 & S.1578); Coast Guard Authorization Act (H.R. 2830)
Expedite both maritime and land border inspections by federal agenceis of import/export cargo; mitigate penalty case values issued by Customs and Border Protection; New benefit for ocean carriers "Aqua Lane"; development of International Trade Data System to minimize impact, provide safe and secure supply chain.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2016 · third_quarter · Q3
Universal Service Contract 08 renewal; Maritime Security Program, P.L. 112-239, appropriation from Congress for funding of 60 vessels for FY2017; Positioning of APL's U.S. flag fleet favorably for logistics and transportation services for U.S. Transportation Command.
Expedite both maritime and land border inspections by federal agenceis of import/export cargo; mitigate penalty case values issued by Customs and Border Protection; New benefit for ocean carriers "Aqua Lane"; development of International Trade Data System to minimize impact, provide safe and secure supply chain.
Encourage the existence and use of U.S. flag fleet for U.S. government cargo; expand the use of the 'cargo preference' allocation of cargo between U.S. flag (50%) and foreign flag (50%).
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Defense Logistics Agency, Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2016 · second_quarter · 2A
Establish Budget appropriation by House Appropriations' Transportation - Health and Human Services (T-HUD) and by Senate Appropriations' T-HUD for Fiscal Year 2017 "Maritime Security Program."
U.S. Coast Guard "Navigation, Vessel, and Inspection" (NVIC) Circular 01-13; Inspection of U.S. flag "Maritime Security Program" vessels.
Universal Service Contract 08; Maritime Security Program, P.L. 112-239;Logistics and transportation services for U.S. Transportation Command; addition of U.S. flag ocean transportation to Guam.
Expedite both maritime and land border inspections by federal agenceis of import/export cargo; mitigate penalty case values.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Defense Logistics Agency, Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2016 · second_quarter · Q2
Expedite both maritime and land border inspections by federal agenceis of import/export cargo; mitigate penalty case values.
U.S. Coast Guard "Navigation, Vessel, and Inspection" (NVIC) Circular 01-13; Inspection of U.S. flag "Maritime Security Program" vessels.
Universal Service Contract 08; Maritime Security Program, P.L. 112-239;Logistics and transportation services for U.S. Transportation Command; addition of U.S. flag ocean transportation to Guam.
Establish Budget appropriation by House Appropriations' Transportation - Health and Human Services (T-HUD) and by Senate Appropriations' T-HUD for Fiscal Year 2017 "Maritime Security Program."
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Defense Logistics Agency, Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2016 · first_quarter · Q1
Universal Service Contract 08; Maritime Security Program P.L. 112-239; Logistics and transportation services for USTRANSCOM; Addition and maintenance of U.S. flag ocean transportation deployment for Guam.
U.S. Coast Guard "Navigation, Vessel and Inspection" (NVIC) Circular 01-13, Inspection of U.S. Flagged Maritime Security Program (MSP) Vessels.
Filing targets: Defense Logistics Agency, Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2015 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Omnibus Bill (H.R. 2029), "Cadillac Tax"
U.S. Coast Guard "Navigation, Vessel and Inspection" (NVIC) Circular 01-13, Inspection of U.S. Flagged Maritime Security Program (MSP) Vessels.
Universal Service Contract 08; Maritime Security Program P.L. 112-239; Logistics and transportation services for USTRANSCOM; Addition of U.S. flag ocean transportation deployment for Guam.
H.R. 702, "To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions"; H.R. 2029, "Omnibus Bill"
Filing targets: Defense Logistics Agency, Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2015 · third_quarter · Q3
Coast Guard "Navigation, Vessel and Inspection" (NVIC) Circular 01-13, Inspection of U.S. Flagged Maritime Security Program Vessels.
Universal Service Contract 08; Maritime Security Program (MSP); Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement (VISA); logistics and transport services for USTRANSCOM.
Tonnage Tax issues arising from within Jobs Act of 2004, as applied by the Internal Revenue Service, Subchapter R, Section 1252-1359, pertinent to Liner Shipping. The Maritime Administration within the Department of Transportation has been approached to support our position on this issue to the Department of the Treasury.
2015 · second_quarter · Q2
Tonnage Tax issues arising from within Jobs Act of 2004, as applied by the Internal Revenue Service, Subchapter R, Section 1252-1359, pertinent to Liner Shipping. The Maritime Administration within the Department of Transportation has been approached to support our position on this issue to the Department of the Treasury.
Customs and Border Protection development of IT systems and regulations. Integration of Partner Government Agencies via Internal Trade Data System to automate border transparency and customer participation.
Universal Service Contract 08; Maritime Security Program (MSP); Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement (VISA); logistics and transport services for USTRANSCOM.
2015 · first_quarter · Q1
Customs and Border Protection's development of new ACE (Automated Commercial Environment) replacing legacy IT system and regulations.
Coast Guard Navigation, Vessel, and Inspection Circular 01-13.
Universal Service Contract 07 administration; Maritime Security Program (MSP); Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement (VISA); logistics and transportation services for USTRANSCOM.
2014 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Development of automated export manifest by Customs and Border Protection via ACE (Automated Commercial Environment) development. Replacing paper documents with automated systems.
H.R. 4005, U.S. Coast Guard re-authorization - supporting provisions therein; U.S. Coast Guard NVIC 01-13 (Feb. 2013).
Administer and maintain Universal Service Contract 07; Maritime Security Program (MSP); Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement; logistics and transportation services for TRANSCOM.
2014 · third_quarter · 3A
Development of information technology and regulations pursuant to CBP's new Automated Commercial Environment. Automated Export Manifest, In-Bond. Endeavor to replace paper documents with automated reporting for all cargo-related transportation border reporting.
Issues related to "tonnage tax" as applied by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Subchapter R, Section 1352-1359, pertinent to Liner Shipping. MARAD has been approached to support this issue to the Treasury and to IRS.
Administer and maintain Universal Service Contract 07; the Maritime Security Program; Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement; logistics and transportation services for TRANSCOM/DOD, especially "retrograde" cargo leaving Afghanistan war zone. Lobbying Congress to support the Maritime Security Program.
2014 · second_quarter · 2A
Adminiser and maintain Universal Service Contract 07; the Maritime Security Program; Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement; logistics and transportation services for TRANSCOM/DOD, especially "retrograde" cargo leaving the Afghanistan war zone. Lobbying Congress to support the Maritime Security Program.
H.R. 4005, U.S. Coast Guard re-authorization - supporting House version. U.S.C.G. Navigational and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) Number 01-13.
Issues related to "tonnage tax" as applied by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Subchapter R, Section 1352-1359, pertinent to Liner Shipping. MarAd has been approached to support this issue to the DoTreasury and to IRS.
2014 · third_quarter · Q3
Development of information technology and regulations pursuant to CBP's new Automated Commercial Environment. Automated Export Manifest, In-Bond. Endeavor to replace paper documents with automated reporting for all cargo-related transportation border reporting.
Issues related to "tonnage tax" as applied by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Subchapter R, Section 1352-1359, pertinent to Liner Shipping. MARAD has been approached to support this issue to the Treasury and to IRS.
H.R. 4005, U.S. Coast Guard Re-authorization - supporting House version. U.S.C.G. Navigational and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) number 01-13.
2014 · second_quarter · Q2
Administration and maintenance of Universal Service Contract 07; the Maritime Security Program; Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement; logistics and transportation services for TRANSCOM/DOD, especially "retrograde" cargo leaving the Afghanistan war zone. Lobbying Congress to support the Maritime Security Program.
H.R. 4005, U.S. Coast Guard Re-authorization - support for House version. No action as yet by the Senate. U.S.C.G. Navigational and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) number 01-13: protest interpretation and implementation by U.S.C.G.
Issues related to "tonnage tax" as applied by Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Subchapter R, Section 1352-1359, pertinent to Liner Shipping. MARAD enlisted to support the issue to IRS.
2014 · first_quarter · Q1
HR 4005 - US Coast Guard Reauthorization Cargo Preference: increase in mandatory percentage of cargo to be carried on US flagged vessels. Food Aid/Humanitarian Aid: ocean carriage of cargo on US flagged vessels. HR 2642 (Farm Bill)
Maritime Secrity Program - appropriation for and continuance of the program.
Bureau of Customs and Border Protection topics: C-TPAT, seal integrity, border screening practices and policy, advance electronic submission of data (import and export).
2013 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Customs and Border Protection "in-bond" rulemaking. Maintance and deployment of "ACE" IT system.
"Tonnage Tax" issues applied by Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Subchapter R, Section 1352 - 1359 pertinent to Liner Shipping.
Support appropriation of the Maritime Security Program, H.R. 3547.
2013 · third_quarter · Q3
Appropriations funding for Maritime Security Program (S. 1243 and HR 2610; Food Aid Program, Public Law 480 (HR 1947, HR 2410, S 1244).
The administration and maintenance of the following contracts: Universal Service Contract 07; the Maritime Security Program; the Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement; provision of logistics and transportation services in and to Afghanistan; "Retrograde" cargo from Afghanistan.
CBP rulemaking, "in-bond." Implementation of "ACE M1" and "residue program". Maintenance of IT systems communicating with traders. Facilitation of USDA border regulations. Tours of maritime port facilities for CPSC.
2013 · second_quarter · Q2
CBP enforcement of 10+2 (RIN 1651-AA70); CBP "In Bond" Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; Implementing CBP guidelines governing residue in returning containers of international trade; Placement, and replacement, of CBP Radiation Portal Monitors at domestic marine terminals; Proposed cost sharing/fees for services DHS & CBP have indicated they may establish for international trade moving via ocean; Implementation of a new vessel manifest system various Federal enforcement agencies willuse for screening imported cargoes; Issues related to the building of an automated Trade Support Network; CBP Automated Export Manifest development, decrementing export licenses; BIS efforts to prohibit illicit transshipment of licensed commodities; Expanding Cargo Disposition Codes to improve communications between government agencies and carriers and shippers; CBP automation of manifest and cargo targeting
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Other), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2013 · first_quarter · Q1
Customs & Border Protection "In Bond" Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; Regulations governing residue in returning containers of international trade; Placement, and replacement, of Radiation Portal Monitors at domestic marine terminals; Implementation of a new manifest system; Trade Support Network automation issues; Automated Export Mainfest development; Development of new cargo and conveyance dispostion codes; Automation of manifest information
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of the Census, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense Logistics Agency, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2012 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Customs & Border Protection "In Bond" Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; Regulations governing residue in returning containers of international trade; Placement of Radiation Portal Monitors at marine terminals; Implementation of new manifest system "M-1"; Trade Support Network automation issues; Automated Export Manifest development; Development of new cargo and conveyance disposition codes; Automation of manifest information
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of the Census, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense Logistics Agency, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2012 · third_quarter · Q3
Customs & Border Protection "In Bond" Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; Regulations governing residue in returning containers of international trade; Placement of Radiation Portal Monitors at marine terminals; Implementation of new manifest system "M-1"; Trade Support Network automation issues; Mitigation of penalties levied by Customs & Border Protection; Automated Export Manifest development; Development of new cargo and conveyance disposition codes; Automation of manifest information; Procedures and processes for sharing manifest and entry data between government agencies; trade messaging; CPSC data screening requirements; Advance screen of import cargo and automated placement of "holds" on containers and cargo; TWIC development and deployment issues; Advanced screening of manifest data to comply with Food & Drug Administration requirements; Solicitation of "GS-1", an internationally recognized product identification code; Targeting of manifests for bioterrorism defenses; Automation pilot for Hazardous Materials; Asian Gypsy Moth targeting; Policy to handle retrograde cargo from Afghanistan; Developing procedures and processes for screening of meat products; Automation of manifest information for cargo entering United States via Canada; Automation of bay plan (BAPLIE); Comparison of manifest and BAPLIE; "Beyond the Border" policy and regulatory harmonization.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of the Census, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense Logistics Agency, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Maritime Commission, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2012 · second_quarter · Q2
Ongoing contacts related to a number of issues relevant to operation of vessels and movement of cargo internationally including: Port & Vessel Environmental issues; Trade Facilitation; Intellectual Property Rights; Vessel & Terminal Safety; Port, Vessel & Supply Chain Security; Automation of Customs Documentation; Hazardous Materials; Crew Credentials
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of the Census, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense Logistics Agency, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Maritime Commission, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2012 · first_quarter · Q1
Security issues related to maritime shipping and international trade including: Automated Commercial Environment; Implementation of 10+2 requirement; Automated Export System; International Trade Data System; USDA Regulatory Enforcement; Cargo Screening; miscellaneous Customs & Border Protection and Department of Homeland Security issues
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of the Census, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense Logistics Agency, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2011 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Security issues related to maritime shipping and international trade including: Automated Commercial Environment; Implementation of 10+2 requirement; Automated Export System; International Trade Data System; USDA Regulatory Enforcement; Cargo Screening; miscellaneous Customs & Border Protection and Deparment of Homeland Security issues
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of the Census, Defense Logistics Agency, Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2011 · third_quarter · Q3
Security issues related to maritime shipping and international trade including: Automated Commercial Environment; Implementation of 10+2 requirement; Automated Export System; International Trade Data System; USDA Regulatory Enforcement; Cargo Screening; miscellaneous Customs & Border Protection and Department of Homeland Security Issues
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of the Census, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense Logistics Agency, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), Navy, Dept of, Office of the Secretary of Defense, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2011 · second_quarter · Q2
Security issues related to maritime shipping and international trade including: Automated Commercial Environment; Implementation of 10+2 requirement; Automated Export System; International Trade Data System; USDA Regulatory Enforcement; Cargo Screening; miscellaneous Customs & Border Protection and Department of Homeland Security issues
Filing targets: Bureau of the Census, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense Logistics Agency, Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of the Secretary of Defense, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2011 · first_quarter · Q1
Security issues related to maritime shipping and international trade including: Automated Commercial Environment; Implementation of 10+2 requirement; Automated Export System; International Trade Data System; USDA Regulatory Enforcement; Cargo Screening; miscellaneous Customs & Border Protection and Department of Homeland Security issues
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of the Census, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Security issues related to maritime shipping and international trade including: Automated Commercial Environment; Implementation of 10+2 requirement; Automated Export System; Automated Commercial Environment International Trade Data System; USDA Regulatory Enforcement; Cargo Screening; miscellaneous Customs and Homeland Security issues.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Other), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2010 · third_quarter · Q3
Security issues related to maritime shipping & international trade including: Automated Commercial Environment; Implementation of 10+2 requirement; Automated Export System; Automated Commercial Environment International Trade Data System; USDA Regulatory Enforcement; Cargo Screening; misc. Customs and Homeland Security issues.
General issues related to environmental issues impacting shipping; carbon trading; greenhouse gas emissions
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Other), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Maritime Commission, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
2010 · second_quarter · Q2
Security issues related to maritime shipping & international trade including: Automated Commercial Environment; Implementation of 10+2 requirement; Automated Export System; Automated Commercial Environment International Trade Data System; USDA Regulatory Enforcement; Cargo Screening; misc. Customs and Homeland Security issues.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Other), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2010 · first_quarter · Q1
Security issues related to maritime shipping & internationl trade; Automated Commerical Environment; Implementation of 10+2 requirement; Automated Export System; Automated Commercial Environment International Trade Data System; USDA Regulatory Enforcement; Cargo Screening; misc. Customs issues
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Other), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2009 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Security issues related to maritime shipping and international trade; Transportation Worker Identification Credential; Automated Commercial Environment; Implementation of 10+2 requirement; Automated Export System; USDA Regulatory Enforcement; Cargo Screening; Customs Authorization; Automated Commercial Environment International Trade Data System
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Other), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2009 · third_quarter · Q3
Security issues related to maritime shipping & international trade; Transportation Worker Identification Credential; Automated Commercial Environment; Implementation of 10+2 requirement; Automated Export System; Automated Commercial Environment International Trade Data System; USDA Regulatory Enforcement; Cargo Screening; Customs Authorization
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Other), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2009 · second_quarter · Q2
Security issues related to maritime shipping & international trade; Transportation Worker Identification Credential; Automated Commercial Environment; Implementation of "10+2" Requirement; Automated Export System; Automated Commercial Environment International Trade Data System; USDA Regulatory Enforcement; Cargo Screening; Customs Authorization;
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Other), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2009 · first_quarter · Q1
Security issues related to maritime shipping and international trade; Transportation Worker Identification Credential; Automated Commercial Environment (ACE); Implementation of "10+2" Requirement; Automated Export System (AES); Automated Commercial Environment International Trade Data System; USDA Regulatory Enforcement; Crew/Vessel Automated Inbound/Outbound Reporting; Long Range Identification of Vessels; Cargo Screening
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Other), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Maritime Commission, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Container Security Devices; Third Party Logistics; Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT); CTPAT Performance Standards; Maritime Information Sharing; Vessel Security Issues; Secure Freight Initative; Transportation Worker Identification Credential; Automated Commercial Environment; Advanced Trade Data Initative; Radiation Portal Monitors
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Other), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · third_quarter · Q3
Container Security Devices; Third Party Logistics Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism; Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism Performance Standards; Maritime Information Sharing; Vessel Security Issues; Secure Freight Initiative; Transportation Worker Identification Credential; Automated Commercial Environment; Advanced Trade Data Initiative; Radiation Portal Monitors
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Other), Defense Finance & Accounting Service (DFAS), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · second_quarter · Q2
Container Security Devices; Third Party Logistics Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism; Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism Performance Standards; Maritime Information Sharing; Vessel Security Issues; Secure Freight Initiative; Transportation Worker Identification Credential; Automated Commercial Environment; Advanced Trade Data Initiative; Radiation Portal Monitors;
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Other), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · first_quarter · Q1
Customs Commercial Operations Advisory Committee--Advise CBP on supply chain issues; Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT); Third Party Logistics CTPAT; Transportation Worker Identification Credential; Radiation Portal Monitors; Secure Freight Initiative; Container Security Devices; Container Security Initiative; Automated Commercial Environment; Advanced Trade Data Initiative; Vessel Boarding Procedures & Policies; Information Sharing Procedures; Global Trade Data Exchange;
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Other), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
2007 · year_end · YY
General maritime industry issues; Ballast Water Management Act of 2007 (H.R. 2423 & S.1578); Coast Guard Authorization Act (H.R. 2830)
Passage of U.S.-Peru Free Trade Agreement (H.R. 3688)
Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism; Transportation Worker Identification Credential; Radiation Portal Monitors; Secure Freight Initiative; Container Security Initiative; Automated Commercial Environment; Advanced Trade Data Inititative; Global Trade Data Exchange; Automated Passenger Information System; Container Security Devices;
2006 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2005 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2004 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Customs and Border Protection development of IT systems and regulations. Integration of Partner Government Agencies via Internal Trade Data System to automate border transparency and customer participation.
Filing targets: Defense Logistics Agency, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Coast Guard Navigation, Vessel and Inspection Circular 01-13, Inspection of U.S. flagged Maritime Security Program vessels.
Filing targets: Defense Logistics Agency, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Tonnage Tax issues from the Jobs Act of 2004, as applied by the IRS, Subchapter R, Section 1`252-1359, pertinent to Liner Shipping. The Maritime Administration (MarAd) within the Department of Transportation has been approached to support our position on this issue to the Department of the Treasury.
Filing targets: Defense Logistics Agency, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Issues related to "tonnage tax" from the Jobs Act of 2004, as applied by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Subchapter R, Section 1352-1359, pertinent to Liner Shipping. The Maritime Administration (MarAd) has been approached to support this issue to the Treasury and to the IRS.
Filing targets: Defense Logistics Agency, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
H.R. 4005, U.S. Coast Guard Re-authorization - supporting House version. U.S.C.G. Navigational and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) number 01-13.
Filing targets: Defense Logistics Agency, Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Development of information technology and regulations pursuant to CBP's new Automated Commercial Environment. Automated Export Manifest, and In-Bond. Endeavor to replace paper documents with automated reporting for all cargo-related transportation border reporting.
Filing targets: Defense Logistics Agency, Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Administer and maintain Universal Service Contract 07; the Maritime Security Program; Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement; logistics and transportation services for TRANSCOM/DOD, especially "retrograde" cargo leaving Afghanistan war zone. Lobbying Congress to support the Maritime Security Program.
Filing targets: Defense Logistics Agency, Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Federal development of rules and automation to supplant paper documents with automation.
Filing targets: Defense Logistics Agency, Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
Tonnage Tax. Appeal IRS application of tonnage tax to US flagged vessels in Maritime Security Program.
Screening policy of Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
Filing targets: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense Logistics Agency, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Tour of our maritime terminal to educate targeting policy makers.
Administration and maintenance of: Universal Service Contract 07; the Maritime Security Program; Volunary Intermodal Sealift Agreement; logistics and transportation services into and out of Afghanistan, i.e. "retrograde" cargo.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Contacts with below listed agencies regarding the administration and maintenance of the following contracts: Universal Service Contract 2005; Maritime Security Program; Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection