Federal Register #16510061

CBP Solicitation for CES Applications, Cargo Container Certification, and Commercial Gauger Services

This opportunity involves U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeking public comment and participation in several regulatory and certification processes: - Government Buyer: - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Department of Homeland Security - Office of Trade, Regulations and Rulings, Economic Impact Analysis Branch - OEMs and Vendors: - Coastal Gulf and International (Corpus Christi, TX) - AmSpec, LLC (East Providence, RI) - Products/Services Requested: - Application to establish a Centralized Examination Station (CES) - Businesses submit applications detailing facility suitability, fee structure, cargo handling expertise, CBP procedures knowledge, and background checks for officers and employees - Estimated 50 applications - Cargo Container and Road Vehicle Certification for Transport Under Customs Seal - Certification process for containers and vehicles used in international transport - Estimated 3,000 certifications - Commercial Gauger Services - Coastal Gulf and International: Approved for petroleum product gauging - AmSpec, LLC: Approved for petroleum product gauging and laboratory testing - Approvals valid for three years, with triennial inspections - Unique/Notable Requirements: - CES applicants must demonstrate regulatory compliance, facility suitability, and personnel background checks - Commercial gaugers and laboratories must meet CBP standards for petroleum product testing and gauging - Certification processes support international transport under customs seal - Places of Performance and Delivery: - CBP Office of Trade, Regulations and Rulings, Washington, DC - CBP Laboratories and Scientific Services, Washington, DC - Coastal Gulf and International, Corpus Christi, TX - AmSpec, LLC, East Providence, RI

Description

The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking to extend the information collection request for the application to establish a Centralized Examination Station (CES). A CES is a facility where imported merchandise is made available to CBP officers for physical examination. The application information is used to assess the suitability of the facility, fee structure fairness, and knowledge of cargo handling and CBP procedures. The collection involves background checks on corporate officers and employees who will handle uncleared cargo.

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