Precis: 2016 has come and gone and much like Y2K the forecasts of trade coming to a sudden halt were greatly overstated. As with any new system there have been glitches and hiccups, however, the overall preparedness of trade coupled with the cooperation of government worked to mitigate most of our worst fears. We are now facing “round two” of PGA roll outs, with several major agencies about to implement data collection via ACE/ITDS. What have we learned, what can we expect to see along the way, and how can the Trade best engage to ensure things stay on track?

Panelists:

• Lenny Feldman, Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg P.A.
• James Joholske, Consumer Products Safety Commission
• Douglas Stern, Food And Drug Administration
• Tamesha Woulard, U.S. Fish and Wildlife

Precis: During this engaging panel, ITSA members will discuss a variety of topics that are important and relevant to today’s bond and insurance environment. Bond sufficiency and increased enforcement continue to be a concern for customs brokers and their clients in light of new provisions under the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act (TFTEA). eBond has led to many benefits, but is the instant filing of bonds hazardous to “knowing an importer”? Learn about your responsibilities and exposures in:

• Vetting importers, especially for high priority trade issues under TFTEA such as IPR
• Classifying entries, particularly for complex shipments such as AD/CVD
• Fronting duties and issues surrounding demurrage

Lastly, we will discuss surety involvement on COAC and the Trade Support Network. We will explain why it is important to sureties and brokers that we receive all CBP data sureties are entitled to receive under the law to help minimize the growing risk for the trade community.

Panelists:

• Colleen Clarke, ITSA President/Roanoke Insurance Group, Inc.
• Lisa Gelsomino, ITSA Secretary/Avalon Risk Management
• Ed Mascher, ITSA Board Member/Integro Insurance Brokers
• Anna-Marie Porter, International Bond & Marine

Moderator: Lee Sandler, ITSA General Counsel/Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, PA

Precis: The FMC has initiated new regulations requiring Freight Forwarders and NVOCCs to renew their licenses online. A final ruling was issued by the FMC on November 4, 2015, that requires OTIs (both Freight Forwarders and NVOCCs) to renewal their license(s) every three years. The effective date for this portion of the regulation has been pushed out to February 2017 when programing on their website is expected to be completed. Our speaker will offer some background on this regulation and insight as to how the FMC website will handle the flow of over 5000 OTIs required to confirm or update their company details online. Since this process is entirely electronic, and notifications will be driven by email, it is imperative to ensure your company’s key contact for FMC matters has their correct email address on file with the FMC. Even more tips on how to comply will be discussed in this session.

Presentation will be followed by a brief outline of industry license renewal requirements for Customs, TSA, and FMCSA.

Speaker:

• Clifford R. Johnson, Federal Maritime Commission Deputy Director Bureau of Certification and Licensing
• Janet Fields, John S. James Co. and NCBFAA Transportation Committee Chair

Moderator: Rich Roche, Mohawk Global Logistics and NCBFAA NVOCC Chair

Precis: CBP has divided ACE development into two buckets—core and post core.  They have also labeled certain functionality as ‘legacy’ ACE.  Yet, even as ACE is the system of record for most functionality, we find that there is some unfinished business in ACE. With most functionality moved from ACS to ACE, there are still core features that CBP has to complete, perfect, or develop all together.  And with ACE as the single window for CBP and PGA communications, we need to know that ACE will continue to develop to meet needs as business and international trade evolve. Join us for a presentation on ACE shortfalls, on-going development schedules, and a discussion as to what we need from this system in the future.

Panelists: 

• Cindy Allen, VP, Regulatory Affairs and Compliance, FedEx
• Monica Crockett, Director, Entry Summary, Accounts & Revenue (ESAR), CBP
• Randy Mitchell, Director, Commercial Operations, Revenue and Entry Division, CBP
• James Swanson, Director, Cargo Security and Controls, Cargo and Conveyance Security, CBP

Moderator: Myra Reynolds

Speaker: Executive Assistant Commissioner Brenda B. Smith

Introduced by: Geoff Powell – C.H. Powell Co. and NCBFAA President

Precis: The government and our customers continue to become more sophisticated in analyzing export data to ensure compliance to the regulations. Also, in addition to forthcoming changes to the regulations we hold near and dear, we are also now faced with learning the ins and outs of several additional government agency regulations (the seven export PGAs). Please join us to hear the latest updates in export regulations, benefits that we are already enjoying because of ACE, new reporting requirements, and how we can utilize ACE to help us manage our compliance programs.

Panelists: 

• Gerry Horner, Director, Office of Technology Evaluation, Bureau of Industry and Security
• Omari Wooden, Assistant Division Chief Trade Outreach & Regulations, International Trade Management Division, U.S. Census
• Richard DiNucci, Executive Director, Cargo Conveyance and Security, Office of Field Operations, Customs and Border Protection

Moderator: Paulette Kolba, DSV Air & Sea Inc. and NCBFAA Export Compliance Chair

7 to 11 p.m.
St. Charles
3rd Floor

Invitation
 

Masquerade Dinner Ball
In a paean to Mardi Gras and its traditions, NCBFAA Tuesday Dinner Dance will be a Masquerade Ball, of sorts. All are encouraged to bring and wear a face mask - ceramic, jester, feather, beaded, circus, or any other kind of face mask - and get into the spirit of a festive New Orleans occasion. Otherwise, the attire options include formal, full costume, or business.
Sponsored by:

• Avalon Risk Management 
• ProSight Specialty Insurance