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Procedures Governing the Border Release Advanced Screening and Selectivity (BRASS) Program
A Proposed Rule by the Customs Service on 02/01/2002
Customs Service
Comments must be received on or before April 2, 2002.
19 CFR 24
Discussion of Proposed Amendments to the Regulations
Section 142.41—"Description of BRASS Program"
Section 142.42—"Application for BRASS Processing"
Section 142.43—"Responsibilities of Participant Accepted for BRASS Processing"
Section 142.44—"BRASS Processing Procedures"
Section 142.45—"Revocation of BRASS participation"
Section 142.46—Appeals Regarding Decisions Concerning BRASS Participation
The Regulatory Flexibility Act and Executive Order 12866
List of Subjects
Proposed Amendments to the Regulations
PART 24—CUSTOMS FINANCIAL AND ACCOUNTING PROCEDURE
PART 123—CUSTOMS RELATIONS WITH CANADA AND MEXICO
PART 132—QUOTAS
PART 142—ENTRY PROCESS
Subpart D—Border Release Advanced Screening and Selectivity (BRASS) Merchandise Processing
Subpart D—Border Release Advanced Screening and Selectivity (BRASS) merchandise processing.
https://www.federalregister.gov/d/02-2466
Customs Service, Treasury.
Notice of proposed rulemaking.
This document proposes to amend the Customs Regulations to provide for the Border Release Advanced Screening and Selectivity (BRASS) Program, an improved automated and electronic system that will replace the Line Release method of processing certain repetitive and high volume shipments of merchandise into the U.S. Like the present Line Release Program, the proposed BRASS Program will continue to provide for the expedited processing, through the use of computers and bar-code technology, of certain high-volume, repetitively-shipped merchandise that is imported at designated locations. The proposed BRASS Program regulations also will provide for the centralized processing of applications for BRASS processing privileges, and afford administrative appeal rights to applicants who are denied participation in the BRASS Program and to participants whose BRASS processing privileges are subsequently revoked.
Written comments may be addressed to, and inspected at, U.S. Customs Service, Office of Regulations and Rulings—Regulations Branch, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20229.
Enrique S. Tamayo, Office of Field Operations, Trade Programs, Cargo Release Branch; (202) 927-3112.
In 1992, Customs amended the Customs Regulations at part 142 (19 CFR part 142), which pertains to the entry process, to add a new subpart D to provide for the Line Release method of processing certain shipments of merchandise entering the U.S. See, T.D. 92-93. Line Release is an automated system designed to release and track, through the use of personal computers and bar-code technology, shipments of merchandise deemed by Customs to be repetitive and high-volume and that are imported at designated locations. Line Release was implemented as a Disc Operating System (DOS)-based program that interfaces with the Automated Commercial System (ACS). In 1999, the use of Line Release at certain high-risk locations along the land borders of the U.S. for shipments was conditioned on the imported merchandise being transported by carriers that participated in the Land Border Carrier Initiative Program (LBCIP). See, T.D. 99-2.
In the mid 1990s, Customs began developing the Border Release Advanced Screening and Selectivity (BRASS) Program. Like the present Line Release Program, the proposed BRASS Program will continue to provide for the expedited processing, through the use of computers and bar-code technology, of certain high-volume, repetitively-shipped merchandise that is imported at designated locations. Transactions may continue to be designated for either release under entry summary or release for immediate delivery. However, the BRASS Program is a windows-based program designed to improve and replace the DOS-based Line Release Program.
The proposed BRASS Program also improves upon the Line Release Program in two areas. First, the Start Printed Page 4931proposed BRASS Program provisions provide for the centralized processing of requests for BRASS privileges at designated border locations. (Under the present Line Release Program, a decentralized application procedure is followed, whereby applications are submitted to local port directors for approval, which can result in multi-port applications being approved at one port but denied at another port. Under the proposed BRASS Program provisions, a centralized application procedure is proposed, so that there will be uniform processing of applications.) The centralized locations are at Saint Albans, Vermont (for merchandise to be entered along the northern border), and San Diego, California (for merchandise to be entered along the southern border).
Second, the proposed BRASS Program provisions improve upon the Line Release Program by affording appeal procedures for applicants who are denied participation in the BRASS Program and participating entry filers whose BRASS privileges are subsequently revoked. Two levels of administrative appeal will be provided. The first level of appeal will be to the Director of Field Operations at the Customs Management Center, which oversees the BRASS Processing Center that issues a notice of nonselection (to applicants) or adverse action (to participants). Should the first appeal result in a negative determination, a second level of appeal may be taken to the Assistant Commissioner, Office of Field Operations. Under the present Line Release Program, there are no appeal provisions for applicants or participating entry filers.
Customs is now proposing in this document to replace the Line Release Program provisions at subpart D of part 142 of the Customs Regulations with provisions regarding the BRASS Program. The current 12 sections of this subpart (§§ 142.41-142.52) will be replaced with 6 sections (§§ 142.41-142.46) that will provide for the BRASS Program. The current provisions at §§ 142.47-142.52 will be removed from the Customs Regulations (19 CFR subpart D of part 142) and the information they contain that relates to BRASS will be consolidated. Conforming reference changes also will be made to §§ 24.23, 123.71, and 132.15. Participants already in the Line Release Program do not need to reapply for participation in the BRASS Program.
It is noted that further descriptive information regarding the BRASS Program will be provided in a new BRASS Handbook, available from Customs Headquarters and at ports of entry designated for BRASS use.
Under the heading "Description of BRASS Program", this section will explain the BRASS Program in general terms. The BRASS Program is described as an automated and electronic system designed, through the use of computers and bar-code technology, to expedite the processing and release of certain high-volume, repetitively-shipped merchandise that is imported at designated locations. BRASS transactions can be designated for either release under entry summary or release for immediate delivery. Merchandise shipments arriving by motor carrier as well as by rail may be processed through BRASS.
The paragraph provides that participation in the BRASS Program is voluntary and that participants must comply with the program's requirements, which include the pre-filing of certain import information for qualifying shipments of merchandise and special identification of those shipments with an assigned bar code. While Customs may inspect any shipment of merchandise approved for BRASS processing, in general, BRASS shipments enjoy expedited processing and release through all designated and approved BRASS ports of entry without further Customs processing.
Further, this paragraph will provide that at certain high-risk locations along the land borders of the United States (the locations are published in the Federal Register), the use of BRASS processing and release for particular shipments of merchandise may be denied by Customs unless the imported merchandise is transported by carriers that participate in the Land Border Carrier Initiative Program (see subpart H of part 123 of this chapter).
This paragraph also will caution that participants should be aware that failure to follow program requirements for BRASS-approved processing can result in revocation of their participation in the program. Further, failure to follow program requirements may result in participants being liable for civil and criminal penalties.
Further information concerning the BRASS Program will be contained in the forthcoming BRASS Handbook, that will be available from U.S. Customs Service Headquarters, BRASS Processing Centers, and at designated ports of entry approved to process BRASS shipments of merchandise.
Under the heading "Application for BRASS processing", this section will explain the application and decision process in 5 paragraphs. The section will discuss: (1) Who is eligible to apply to the BRASS Program, (2) what merchandise qualifies for BRASS processing, (3) how applicants apply to the BRASS Program, (4) how applications are processed through the new centralized BRASS Processing Centers, including how applicants are notified of their approval or denial to participate in the BRASS Program, and the administrative appeal procedures available to applicants denied participation, and (5) what the grounds are for denying an application.
Under the heading "Eligible applicants", paragraph (a) will provide that only importers that file their own entries and brokers may be applicants for the BRASS Program. The paragraph provides that applicants must be of good character.
Under the heading "Merchandise criteria", paragraph (b) will explain what types of merchandise qualify for BRASS processing and explain the volume requirements and examination compliance rates applicable to qualifying import transactions. Qualifying merchandise cannot be prohibited or restricted, subject to absolute quota, denied approval for importation by another Federal government agency required to approve the merchandise, or subsequently determined to be unsuitable for expedited processing under BRASS for reasons pertaining to trade policy.
Further regarding BRASS qualifying merchandise, the examination compliance rate for the qualifying import transactions must be relatively high, as established by the centralized processing center where the application will be submitted.
Because the BRASS Program exists to process and release high-volume, repetitively-shipped merchandise, an applicant will be required to establish, for each port of entry at which he requests BRASS processing, that the annual number of import transactions between the parties designated is sufficient to qualify for BRASS processing. This is a quantitative measure of the number of import transactions in which the applicant engaged in the previous year and is established by the centralized processing center where the application will be submitted. The one-year-parameter on an applicant's import transactions at the designated port of Start Printed Page 4932entry is necessary to give Customs sufficient enough background to determine, in part, whether the applicant should be granted BRASS processing privileges at that requested location.
For BRASS processing privileges along the northern border, the number of import transactions claimed for eligibility must have been with the same manufacturer or shipper, and the same importer. For BRASS processing privileges along the southern border, the number of import transactions claimed for eligibility must have been with the same manufacturer or shipper, importer, and commodity. (The reason no precise number of qualifying shipments is provided for in the regulations is because each port of entry designated for BRASS use has different processing facilities and varying staff and merchandise processing levels. Specific numbers for qualifying shipments along each border will be provided for in the BRASS Handbook, which will account for shifting risk factors associated with the BRASS Program.)
Under the heading "Application procedure", paragraph (c) will explain that a broker or importer who files his own entries applies for participation in the BRASS Program by submitting an application for each commodity to be processed, accompanied by a representative sample of an actual commercial invoice for the product(s) sought to be processed under BRASS, to the 8 appropriate BRASS Processing Center. An application is filed on new Customs Form (CF) 7600 (Application for BRASS). On the application, the applicant must provide identification information on any other party, such as the shipper or manufacturer of the qualifying merchandise, that may be involved with the proposed BRASS transactions. Each of the parties identified will be evaluated to determine whether they are of good character.
Copies of the CF 7600 are available at any Customs BRASS port of entry. The information required to be submitted on the CF 7600 will be explained in the BRASS Handbook.
Applications for BRASS processing privileges along the southern border should be submitted to the centralized Southern Border BRASS Processing Center. The address for this processing center will be: U.S. Customs Service, 9777 Via De La Amistad, San Diego, California 92154, Attn: BRASS Processing Center.
Applications for BRASS processing privileges along the northern border should be submitted to the centralized Northern Border BRASS Processing Center. The address for this processing center will be: U.S. Customs Service, 50 S. Main St., Saint Albans, Vermont, 05478-2198, Attn: BRASS Processing Center.
Under the heading "Notice of action on application", paragraph (d) will explain the new centralized processing of applications through BRASS Processing Centers, how applicants are notified concerning their approval or denial to participate in the BRASS Program, and the administrative appeal procedures available to applicants denied participation. Applications will be evaluated by the appropriate BRASS Processing Center. Based on the information provided on the BRASS application, Customs makes a determination as to whether the applicant, any party listed on the BRASS application, and the merchandise meet the standards set forth in the BRASS regulations. The BRASS Processing Center then notifies the applicant in writing as to whether the application is approved or denied. (Where an application is incomplete or otherwise contains information that cannot be verified by the appropriate BRASS Processing Center, it will be returned for clarification.)
When an application is approved, Customs assigns the appropriate number of C-4 identifiers, which must be used by the entry filer for those shipments that will be processed through BRASS. A C-4 identifier (Common Commodity Classification Code) is a unique, four-element bar code assigned by the appropriate BRASS Processing Center that identifies the shipper or manufacturer, importer, entry filer, and commodity. If multiple commodities are to be processed at a designated location, then the C-4 identifier assigned for each commodity must be used.
When an application is denied, Customs will issue a notice of nonselection to the applicant. The notice of nonselection will state the reason(s) for the decision and inform the applicant of the administrative appeal procedures that he may pursue under proposed § 142.46.
Under the heading "Grounds for denial", paragraph (e) will delineate the specific grounds for not approving an application. This paragraph will provide that the appropriate BRASS Processing Center may deny an applicant's application for any of the following reasons:
1. A reputation imputing to the applicant criminal, dishonest, or unethical conduct, or a record of that conduct;
2. Failure of the merchandise to meet the standards set forth in the regulation;
3. Evidence that the application contains false or misleading information concerning a material fact; or
4. A determination is made that participation in the BRASS Program would endanger the revenue or security of the Customs area.
Under the heading "Responsibilities of participant accepted for BRASS processing", this section will provide that, when approved to participate in the BRASS Program, the applicant is denominated an "entry filer" for BRASS purposes. Entry filers agree to certain responsibilities. These responsibilities include the following:
1. To provide the port director, in writing, with a range of numbers for BRASS processing use, so that Customs can assign a BRASS entry number automatically to each BRASS transaction. A separate range must be provided for each BRASS site and mode of transportation. Entry filers must not assign these numbers to other import transactions. As the previously supplied range nears exhaustion, the entry filer must provide the local port director with new ranges of BRASS entry numbers;
2. To properly prepare, distribute, and use C-4 identifier(s) for BRASS shipments. If multiple commodities are to be processed at a designated location, then the C-4 identifier assigned for each commodity must be used. When multiple commodity processing is desired, the entry filer should consult with the local port director as to the number of commodities allowed to be processed per shipment at the port;
3. To immediately notify Customs in writing of any changes in the C-4 identification information that was provided on the originally-approved BRASS application by submitting a corrected BRASS application with a copy of the originally-approved application. These changes concern the identification of the shipper or manufacturer, importer, entry filer, or the commodity. The notice must include the C-4 identifier to be changed and the date the change is to be effective; and
4. To immediately notify Customs in writing of any changes regarding their method of release for BRASS shipments (from entry or immediate delivery to the other). If the release procedure is to be changed permanently, the request must include the date the change is to be effective and must be submitted to the BRASS Processing Center that issued the C-4 identifier. If the release Start Printed Page 4933procedure is to be changed temporarily, the request must include the date the releases are to return to the release type originally approved. Further information concerning requests for a change in the method of release will be found in the BRASS Handbook.
Under the heading "BRASS processing procedures", this section will explain the expedited processing and release procedures of the BRASS Program and the procedure when a compliance examination is ordered. Because the processing procedures for merchandise carried by motor and rail carriers are different, they are explained in separate paragraphs: the motor carrier provisions are explained at paragraph (a); and the rail carrier provisions are explained at paragraph (b). It is noted that for rail carriers, only Automated Manifest System (AMS) rail carriers are eligible for BRASS processing. In general, when shipments are presented for expedited processing and release under BRASS:
1. The merchandise must be specially identified with the proper C-4 code(s) by the entry filer and presented at a designated port (s) of entry approved to process BRASS shipments;
2. For motor carriers, the documentation to be submitted includes an original manifest (and as many copies as the particular BRASS site requires) and an original invoice, with the appropriate C-4 bar code(s) attached. For rail carriers, the documentation data must be submitted electronically;
3. Customs assigns a BRASS entry number to the transaction from the range of numbers previously provided by the entry filer for BRASS processing; and
4. Customs processes the merchandise as a BRASS transaction and the release information is either stamped on the original manifest and invoice documents or sent electronically, whichever procedure is applicable.
(a) For motor carriers, the original paper documents are stamped and the drivers are provided with a copy of the manifest, so that they may depart the port; entry filers are provided with the invoice stamped with the BRASS entry number assigned and the appropriate C-4 identifier information; and Customs retains the original, stamped manifest document;
(b) For rail carriers, the release data is electronically sent to the entry filer and to the carrier.
Occasionally, a compliance examination may be ordered by Customs. When BRASS shipments undergo a compliance examination:
1. The first three steps indicated above are followed, except that the appropriate documentation submitted to Customs is returned to the entry filer; and
2. The entry filer then either:
(a) Enters the merchandise, by preparing either a Customs Form (CF) 3461 or CF 3461 Alternate that utilizes the BRASS entry number assigned by Customs, or
(b) Applies for a special permit for immediate delivery of the merchandise, by preparing either a CF 3461 or CF 3461 Alternate with the required supporting documentation, that utilizes the BRASS entry number assigned by Customs.
Under the heading "Revocation of BRASS participation", this section will explain how Customs can revoke an entry filer's privilege to participate in the BRASS Program.
Under the heading "Immediate revocation", paragraph (a) will delineate the specific reasons when the appropriate BRASS Processing Center or port director may immediately revoke a participant's BRASS privileges. These reasons include:
1. The application contained false or misleading information concerning a material fact;
2. Any of the parties listed on the application is subsequently indicted for, convicted of, or has committed acts which would constitute any felony or misdemeanor under United States Federal or State law. In the absence of an indictment, conviction, or other legal process, Customs has probable cause to believe the proscribed acts occurred;
3. An entry filer allows an unauthorized person or entity to use his BRASS processing privileges;
4. An entry filer refuses or otherwise fails to follow any proper order of a Customs officer or any Customs order, rule, or regulation;
5. Reasonable grounds exist to believe that Federal rules and regulations pertaining to public health or safety, Customs, or other inspectional activities have not been followed;
6. Evidence of any subsequent dishonest conduct by any of the parties listed on the application; or
7. Continuation of the entry filer's participation in the BRASS Program would endanger the revenue or security of the Customs area.
Under the heading "Proposed revocation", paragraph (b) will provide when the appropriate BRASS Processing Center or port director may propose to revoke a participant's BRASS privileges. These reasons will include:
1. The entry filer fails to adhere to the conditions or restrictions imposed by the BRASS Program; or
2. The entry filer does not maintain the minimal number of qualifying import transactions for a period of one year.
Under the heading "Notice of adverse action", paragraph (c) will explain Customs notification procedure when a decision is made to revoke an entry filer's participation in the BRASS Program. The appropriate BRASS Processing Center will notify the participant of the decision in writing. The notice will indicate whether the action is effective immediately or is proposed and will include the appropriate directions and information the nature of the decision requires.
Where the revocation of participation is to be effective immediately, the notice issued will be a notice of immediate revocation. The notice of immediate revocation will direct the entry filer to cease using his C-4 identifier on import transactions, state the reason(s) for the revocation decision, and inform the entry filer of the administrative appeal procedures that he may pursue under proposed § 142.46.
Where the revocation of participation is proposed, the notice issued will be a notice of proposed revocation. The notice of proposed revocation will inform the entry filer that he may continue to use his C-4 identifier on import transactions until such time as a notice of revocation is issued by the BRASS Processing Center, state the reason(s) for the proposed revocation, and inform the entry filer that he may file a response with the BRASS Processing Center that addresses the grounds for the action proposed within 30 calendar days of the date of issuance of the notice of proposed revocation. The entry filer may respond by accepting responsibility, explaining extenuating circumstances, and/or providing rebuttal evidence.
If the entry filer does not respond to the preliminary notice, the BRASS Processing Center will issue a notice of revocation 60 calendar days after the date the notice of proposed revocation was issued. The notice of revocation will direct the entry filer to cease using his C-4 identifier on import transactions, state the reason(s) for the revocation decision, and inform the entry filer of the administrative appeal procedures that he may pursue under proposed § 142.46.
If the entry filer files a timely response, the BRASS Processing Center Start Printed Page 4934will issue a final determination regarding the entry filer's participation in the BRASS Program within 30 calendar days of the date the entry filer's response is received by the BRASS Processing Center. If this final determination is adverse, then the notice of revocation will direct the entry filer to cease using his C-4 identifier on import transactions, state the reason(s) for the revocation decision, and inform the entry filer of the administrative appeal procedures that he may pursue under proposed § 142.46.
Under the heading "Appeals regarding decisions concerning BRASS participation", § 142.46 will explain the new administrative appeal procedures that will be provided to BRASS Program participants who receive a notice of revocation and to BRASS Program applicants who receive a notice of nonselection for participation in the BRASS Program. Two levels of administrative review are established. Appeals must be filed within 30 calendar days of the date of issuance of the notice of adverse action (nonselection or revocation). Appeals must be filed in duplicate and must set forth the appellant's responses to the grounds specified in the respective notice issued.
Paragraph (a) will explain the procedure an appellant must follow to file the first level of appeal with the Director of Field Operations at the Management Center which oversees the BRASS Processing Center that issued the notice of adverse action. Within 60 days of receipt of the appeal, the Director of Field Operations, or his designee, will make a determination regarding the appeal and notify the appellant of the decision in writing. If the determination is adverse to the appellant, the notice of appeal decision will state the reason(s) for the appeal decision and inform the appellant that within 30 calendar days of the date of issuance of the appeal decision he may administratively appeal the decision to the final level of appeal.
Paragraph (b) will explain the procedure an appellant must follow to file the final level of appeal with the Assistant Commissioner, Office of Field Operations, at Customs Headquarters. Within 60 days of receipt of the appeal, the Assistant Commissioner, or his designee, will make a determination regarding the appeal and notify the appellant of the decision in writing. If the determination is adverse to the appellant, the notice of appeal decision will state the reason(s) for the appeal decision.
Before adopting these proposed regulations as a final rule, consideration will be given to any written comments timely submitted to Customs, including comments on the clarity of this proposed rule and how it may be made easier to understand. Comments submitted will be available for public inspection in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552), § 1.4 of the Treasury Department Regulations (31 CFR 1.4), and § 103.11(b) of the Customs Regulations (19 CFR 103.11(b)), on regular business days between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Regulations Branch, Office of Regulations and Rulings, U.S. Customs Service, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Suite 3000, Washington, DC.
Pursuant to provisions of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.), it is certified that, if adopted, the proposed amendments will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities, because the proposed amendments concern a voluntary program that confers a benefit on those filers of imported merchandise that meet the eligibility requirements for BRASS processing privileges. Accordingly, the proposed amendments are not subject to the regulatory analysis or other requirements of 5 U.S.C. 603 and 604. Further, these amendments do not meet the criteria for a "significant regulatory action" as specified in E.O. 12866.
The collection of information in the current regulations has already been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3507) and assigned OMB control number 1515-0181 (Line Release application). This notice of proposed rulemaking does not involve any material change to the existing approved information collection.
An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a valid control number assigned by OMB.
Part 178 of the Customs Regulations (19 CFR part 178), which lists the information collections contained in the regulations and control numbers assigned by OMB, would be amended accordingly if this proposal is adopted.
Customs duties and inspection
Common carriers
Entry of merchandise
Agriculture and agricultural products
For the reasons set forth above, it is proposed to amend parts 24, 123, 132, and subpart D of part 142 of the Customs Regulations (19 CFR parts 24, 123, 132, and subpart D of part 142), as set forth below:
1. The general authority citation for part 24 and the specific authority for § 24.23 continue to read as follows:
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Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 19 U.S.C. 58a-58c, 66, 1202 (General Note 22, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States), 1505, 1624; 26 U.S.C. 4461, 4462; 31 U.S.C. 9701.
Section 24.23 also issued under 19 U.S.C. 3332;
2. Section 24.23 is amended at paragraph (a)(4)(iii) by removing the words "any Line Release filed at a part" and adding, in their place, the words "import transaction under Border Release Advanced Screening and Selectivity (BRASS) at a port".
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1. The general authority citation for part 123 and the specific authority for § 123.71 continue to read as follows:
Start Printed Page 4935 Authority: 19 U.S.C. 66, 1202 (General Note 22, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS)), 1431, 1433, 1436, 1448, 1624.
Sections 123.71-123.76 also issued under 19 U.S.C. 1618;
2. In § 123.71:
a. The seventh sentence is amended by removing the words "Line Release" and "Line Release entry" and adding, in their place, respectively, the words "Border Release Advanced Screening and Selectivity (BRASS) processing and release" and "BRASS processing and release"; and
b. The eighth sentence is amended by removing the words "Line Release" and adding, in their place, the words "BRASS processing and release".
1. The general authority citation for part 132 and the specific authority citation for § 132.15 continue to read as follows:
Authority: 19 U.S.C. 66, 1202 (General Note 22, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS)), 1623, 1624.
Sections 132.15 through 132.17 also issued under 19 U.S.C. 1202 (additional U.S. Note 3 to Chapter 2, HTSUS; subchapter III of Chapter 99, HTSUS; and additional U.S. Note 8 to Chapter 17, HTSUS, respectively), 1484, 1508.
2. In § 132.15, paragraph (b)(2) is amended by removing the parenthetical words "(see § 142.42(d) of this chapter)" before the semi-colon.
Authority: 19 U.S.C. 66, 1448, 1484, 1624.
2. Subpart D of part 142 is revised to read as follows:
Description of BRASS program.
Application for BRASS processing.
Responsibilities of participant accepted for BRASS processing.
BRASS processing procedures.
Revocation of BRASS participation.
Appeals regarding decisions concerning BRASS participation.
§ 142.41
The Border Release Advanced Screening and Selectivity (BRASS) Program is an automated and electronic system designed, through the use of personal computers and bar-code technology, to expedite the processing and release of certain high-volume, repetitively-shipped merchandise that is imported at designated locations. BRASS transactions may be designated for either release under entry summary or release for immediate delivery. The BRASS Program encompasses merchandise shipments arriving by motor carrier as well as by rail. Participation in the BRASS Program is voluntary and participants must comply with the program's requirements, which include the pre-filing of certain import information for qualifying shipments of merchandise and special identification of those shipments with an assigned bar code. While Customs may inspect any shipment of merchandise approved for BRASS processing, in general, BRASS shipments enjoy expedited processing and release through all designated and approved BRASS ports of entry without further Customs processing. At certain high-risk locations along the land borders of the United States (the locations are published in the Federal Register), the use of BRASS processing and release for particular shipments of merchandise may be denied by Customs unless the imported merchandise is transported by carriers that participate in the Land Border Carrier Initiative Program (see, subpart H of part 123 of this chapter). Applicants should be aware that failure to follow BRASS Program requirements can result in revocation of their participation in the program. Further, failure to follow program requirements may result in participants being liable for certain civil and criminal penalties. Further information concerning the BRASS Program is contained in the BRASS Handbook, available from U.S. Customs Service Headquarters, BRASS Processing Centers, and at designated ports of entry approved to process BRASS shipments of merchandise.
(a) Eligible applicants. Only importers that file their own entries and brokers may apply to participate in the BRASS Program. Applicants must be of good character.
(b) Merchandise criteria.—(1) Non-qualifying merchandise. Merchandise qualifying for BRASS processing privileges cannot be:
(i) Prohibited or restricted;
(ii) Subject to absolute quota;
(iii) Denied approval for importation by another Federal government agency required to approve the merchandise; or
(iv) Subsequently determined to be unsuitable for expedited processing under BRASS for reasons pertaining to trade policy.
(2) Volume requirements. The level of import transactions, measured in quantitative terms regarding the number of high-volume, repetitively-shipped merchandise entries for the previous year at the port(s) of entry where the shipments will be entered for BRASS processing, will be considered by Customs in determining, in part, whether BRASS processing privileges should be granted to the applicant at the requested location. The level of import transactions necessary to qualify for BRASS processing is established by the centralized processing center where the application will be submitted and is determined differently based on whether the requested port(s) of entry is along the northern or southern border.
(i) Northern border. On the northern border, the number of import transactions with the same shipper or manufacturer and the same importer at the port(s) of entry where the shipments will be presented for BRASS processing is considered.
(ii) Southern border. On the southern border, the number of import transactions with the same shipper or manufacturer, importer, and commodity at the port(s) of entry where the shipments will be presented for BRASS processing is considered.
(3) Compliance rate. The examination compliance rate for the qualifying importations must meet Customs requirements, as established by the centralized processing center where the application will be submitted.
(c) Application procedure. To participate in the BRASS Program, a broker or an importer who files his own entries must submit an application for each commodity to be processed, accompanied by a representative sample of an actual commercial invoice for the product(s) sought to be processed under BRASS, to the appropriate BRASS Processing Center. Participants already in the former Line Release Program do not need to reapply for participation in the BRASS Program, provided they conduct their business in a manner consistent with the administrative portions of this subpart. An application is filed on Customs Form (CF) 7600 (Application for BRASS). On the application, the applicant must provide, among other information, identification information on any other party, such as the shipper or manufacturer of the qualifying merchandise, that may be involved with the proposed BRASS transactions. Each of the parties identified will be evaluated to determine whether they are of good character. (Copies of the CF 7600 are Start Printed Page 4936available at any Customs BRASS port of entry. Additional information to be submitted on the CF 7600 is explained in the BRASS Handbook.)
(d) Notice of action on application. Following an evaluation of the information submitted on the CF 7600 and Customs determination as to whether the applicant, any other party listed on the application, and the merchandise meet the standards set forth in this section, the appropriate BRASS Processing Center will notify the applicant in writing as to whether the application is approved or denied. (Where an application is incomplete or otherwise contains information that cannot be verified by the appropriate BRASS Processing Center, it will be returned for clarification.) When an application is approved, Customs assigns the appropriate number of C-4 identifiers, which are to be used for those shipments that will be processed through BRASS. (A C-4 identifier (Common Commodity Classification Code), is a unique, four-element bar code assigned by the appropriate BRASS Processing Center that identifies the shipper or manufacturer, importer, filer, and commodity.) When an application is denied, Customs will issue a notice of nonselection to the applicant. The notice of nonselection will state the reason(s) for the nonselection and inform the applicant that he may administratively appeal the nonselection decision in accordance with the procedures set forth in § 142.46.
(e) Grounds for denial. The BRASS Processing Center may deny an application for any of the following reasons:
(1) A reputation imputing to the applicant criminal, dishonest, or unethical conduct, or a record of that conduct;
(2) Failure of the merchandise to meet the standards set forth in this section;
(3) Evidence that the application contains false or misleading information concerning a material fact; or
(4) A determination is made that participation in the BRASS Program would endanger the revenue or security of the Customs area.
When approved to participate in the BRASS Program, the applicant is denominated an "entry filer" for BRASS purposes. Entry filers agree to the following responsibilities:
(a) BRASS entry number range. Entry filers must provide the local port director, in writing, with a range of numbers for BRASS processing use, so that Customs can assign a BRASS entry number automatically to each BRASS transaction. A separate range must be provided for each BRASS site and mode of transportation. Entry filers must not assign these numbers to other import transactions. As the previously supplied range nears exhaustion, the entry filer must provide the local port director with new ranges of BRASS entry numbers;
(b) C-4 identifier. Entry filers are responsible for the proper preparation, distribution, and use of C-4 identifier(s). If multiple commodities are to be processed at a designated location, then the C-4 identifier assigned for each commodity must be used. When multiple commodity processing is desired, the entry filer should consult with the local port director as to the number of commodities allowed to be processed per shipment at the port;
(c) Notification of changes in information set forth on application. Entry filers must notify Customs immediately of any changes in information provided on the originally-approved application by submitting a corrected BRASS application, with a copy of the originally-approved application. This includes any changes regarding the shipper or manufacturer or the commodity; and
(d) Changing election of release procedure. Entry filers who wish to change their election of release procedure for BRASS shipments (from entry or immediate delivery to the other) from that approved in their initial BRASS application must request such change in writing. If the release procedure is to be changed permanently, the request must include the date the change is to be effective and must be submitted to the BRASS Processing Center that issued the C-4 identifier. If the release procedure is to be changed temporarily, the request must include the date the releases are to return to the release procedure originally approved. (Further information concerning requests for a change in BRASS processing can be found in the BRASS Handbook.)
(a) BRASS processing procedures for motor carriers.—(1) Expedited processing and release. A shipment of merchandise arriving by motor carrier is expeditiously processed and released under the BRASS Program when:
(i) Merchandise specially designated. The merchandise presented is specially identified with the proper C-4 code(s) and the merchandise is presented at a designated port of entry approved to process BRASS shipments;
(ii) Documentation required to be presented. The documentation submitted includes an original manifest (and as many copies as the particular BRASS site requires) and an original invoice that contain the C-4 identifier (as described in § 142.42(d));
(iii) Customs processing. Customs assigns a BRASS processing number to the transaction from the range of numbers previously provided by the entry filer for BRASS processing; and
(iv) Customs release. Following the BRASS processing of the merchandise, the release information is stamped on the original manifest and the invoice documents. The motor carrier is then provided with a copy of the manifest, entry filers are provided with the invoice stamped with the BRASS entry number assigned and the appropriate C-4 identifier information, and Customs retains the original, stamped manifest and may retain any other documents submitted.
(2) Compliance examination. When a shipment of merchandise presented for BRASS processing is ordered by Customs to undergo a compliance examination, the entry filer must then either make an entry of the merchandise, by preparing either a Customs Form (CF) 3461 or CF 3461 Alternate, or apply for a special permit for immediate delivery of the merchandise, by preparing a CF 3461 or CF 3461 Alternate with the required supporting documentation, that utilizes the BRASS processing number assigned by Customs. Customs will not accept entry or immediate delivery documentation that does not contain the Customs-assigned BRASS entry number.
(b) BRASS processing procedures for rail carriers.—(1) Expedited processing and release. A shipment of merchandise arriving by rail carrier is expeditiously processed and released under the BRASS Program when:
(i) Merchandise specially designated. The merchandise presented is specially identified with the proper C-4 code(s) and the merchandise is presented at a designated port of entry approved to process BRASS shipments. The BRASS rail program is limited to rail AMS carriers;
(i) Data required to be presented. The C-4 identifier (as described in § 142.42(d)) must be submitted electronically with the manifest; and
(ii) Customs processing. Customs assigns a BRASS entry number to the transaction from the range of numbers previously provided by the entry filer for BRASS processing; and Start Printed Page 4937
(iv) Customs release. Following the BRASS processing of the merchandise, the release information is electronically sent to the entry filer and to the carrier.
(2) Compliance examination. When a shipment of merchandise presented for BRASS processing is ordered by Customs to undergo a compliance examination, the entry filer must then either make an entry of the merchandise, by preparing either a Customs Form (CF) 3461 or 3461 Alternate, or apply for a special permit for immediate delivery of the merchandise, by preparing a CF 3461 or CF 3461 Alternate with the required supporting 22 documentation, that utilizes the BRASS processing number assigned by Customs. Customs will not accept entry or immediate delivery documentation which does not contain the Customs-assigned BRASS entry number.
(a) Immediate revocation. The appropriate BRASS Processing Center or port director may immediately revoke a participant's BRASS privileges for any of the following reasons:
(1) The application contained false or misleading information concerning a material fact;
(2) Any of the parties listed on the application is subsequently indicted for, convicted of, or has committed acts which would constitute any felony or misdemeanor under United States Federal or State law. In the absence of an indictment, conviction, or other legal process, Customs must have probable cause to believe the proscribed acts occurred;
(3) An entry filer allows an unauthorized person or entity to use his BRASS processing privileges;
(4) An entry filer refuses or otherwise fails to follow any proper order of a Customs officer or any Customs order, rule, or regulation;
(5) Reasonable grounds exist to believe that Federal rules and regulations pertaining to public health or safety, Customs, or other inspectional activities have not been followed;
(6) Evidence of any subsequent dishonest conduct by any of the parties listed on the application; or
(7) Continuation in the BRASS Program would endanger the revenue or security of the Customs area.
(b) Proposed revocation. The appropriate BRASS Processing Center or port director may propose to revoke a participant's BRASS privileges for any of the following reasons:
(1) The entry filer fails to adhere to the conditions or restrictions imposed by the BRASS Program; or
(2) The entry filer does not maintain the minimal number of qualifying import transactions for a period of one year.
(c) Notice of adverse action. When a decision to revoke an entry filer's participation in the BRASS Program is made, the appropriate BRASS Processing Center will notify the participant in writing. The notice will indicate whether the action is effective immediately or is proposed and will include the appropriate directions and information the nature of the decision requires:
(1) Immediate revocation. Where the revocation of participation is effective immediately, the notice issued will be a notice of immediate revocation. The notice of immediate revocation will direct the entry filer to cease using his C-4 identifier on import transactions, state the reason(s) for the revocation decision, and inform the entry filer that he may administratively appeal the revocation decision in accordance with the procedures set forth in § 142.46.
(2) Proposed revocation.—(i) Preliminary notice. Where the revocation of participation is proposed, the notice issued will be a notice of proposed revocation. The notice of proposed revocation will inform the entry filer that he may continue to use his C-4 identifier on import transactions until a notice of revocation is issued, state the reason(s) for the proposed revocation, and inform the participant that he may file a response with the BRASS Processing Center that addresses the grounds for the action proposed within 30 calendar days of the date of issuance of the notice of proposed revocation. The entry filer may respond by accepting responsibility, explaining extenuating circumstances, and/or providing rebuttal evidence.
(ii) Final notice.—(A) Based on nonresponse. If the entry filer does not respond to the notice of proposed revocation, the BRASS Processing Center will issue a notice of revocation 60 calendar days after the date of issuance of the notice of proposed revocation. The notice of revocation will direct the entry filer to cease using his C-4 identifier on import transactions, state the reason(s) for the revocation decision, and inform the entry filer that he may administratively appeal the revocation decision in accordance with the procedures set forth in § 142.46.
(B) Based on response. If the entry filer files a timely response, the BRASS Processing Center will issue a final determination regarding the entry filer's participation in the BRASS Program within 30 calendar days of the date the entry filer's response is received by the BRASS Processing Center. If this final determination is adverse, then the notice of revocation will direct the entry filer to cease using his C-4 identifier on import transactions, state the reason(s) for the revocation decision, and inform the entry filer that he may administratively appeal the revocation decision in accordance with the procedures set forth in § 142.46.
A BRASS Program participant who receives a notice of revocation or a BRASS Program applicant who receives a notice of nonselection for participation in the BRASS Program may administratively appeal Customs decision by filing an appeal in writing within 30 calendar days of the date of issuance of the notice of adverse action (nonselection or revocation). Appeals must be filed in duplicate and must set forth the appellant's responses to the grounds specified in the respective notice issued.
(a) The Director of Field Operations. The first appeal is to the Director of Field Operations at the Customs Management Center that oversees the BRASS Processing Center that issued the notice of adverse action (nonselection or revocation). Within 60 days of receipt of the appeal, the Director of Field Operations, or his designee, will make a determination regarding the appeal and notify the appellant of the decision in writing. If the determination is adverse to the appellant, the notice of appeal decision will state the reason(s) for the adverse determination and inform the appellant that within 30 calendar days of the date of issuance of the appeal decision he may administratively appeal the decision to the final level of appeal: The Assistant Commissioner, Office of Field Operations.
(b) The Assistant Commissioner. The final appeal is to the Assistant Commissioner, Office of Field Operations, U.S. Customs Service, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC 20229. Within 60 days of receipt of the appeal, the Assistant Commissioner, or his designee, will make a determination regarding the appeal and notify the appellant of the decision in writing. If the determination is adverse to the appellant, the notice of appeal decision Start Printed Page 4938will state the reason(s) for the adverse determination.
Charles W. Winwood,
Acting Commissioner of Customs.
Approved: January 29, 2002.
Timothy E. Skud,
Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Treasury.
End Signature End Part End Supplemental Information
[FR Doc. 02-2466 Filed 1-31-02; 8:45 am]


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package cake.internal.inject.boot;

import static org.junit.jupiter.api.Assertions.assertEquals;
import static org.junit.jupiter.api.Assertions.assertNull;
import static test.util.SupplierGenerator.ofConstructor;
import static test.util.SupplierGenerator.ofFactory;

import java.util.Optional;
import java.util.OptionalDouble;

import org.cakeframework.inject.InjectionException;
import org.junit.jupiter.api.Disabled;
import org.junit.jupiter.api.Nested;
import org.junit.jupiter.api.Test;
import org.junit.jupiter.params.ParameterizedTest;
import org.junit.jupiter.params.provider.ValueSource;

import cake.internal.inject.boot.TestStubs.Doubles.FactoryDouble3;
import cake.internal.inject.boot.TestStubs.Doubles.FactoryDoublePrimitive3;
import cake.internal.inject.boot.TestStubs.Doubles.InstanceFieldDouble;
import cake.internal.inject.boot.TestStubs.Doubles.InstanceFieldDoublePrimitive;
import cake.internal.inject.boot.TestStubs.Doubles.NeedsOptionalOfDoubleConstructor;
import cake.internal.inject.boot.TestStubs.Doubles.ProvideDouble3;
import cake.internal.inject.boot.TestStubs.Doubles.ProvideDoublePrimitive3;
import test.AbstractContainerTest;

/**
 * Tests everything regarding primitives and injection graphs.
 *
 */
@Disabled // findContainer fails
public class PrimitivesTest extends AbstractContainerTest {

    // TODO copy to Int And Long, when we have helping text
    @Nested
    public class Doubles {

        @Test
        public void injectionExceptionMessages() {
            // Constructor
            InjectionException e = throwsIE(c -> c.component(ofConstructor(double.class)));
            assertNull(e.getCause());

            // Test Factory methods
            e = throwsIE(c -> c.component(ofFactory(double.class)));
            assertNull(e.getCause());

            // TODO check that we are displaying double in the error message and not Double.
            // Which might occur we shifted around shit
        }

        @Test
        public void instanceFieldsAndFactories() {
            supplierTest(InstanceFieldDoublePrimitive.INSTANCE, c -> c.addService(InstanceFieldDoublePrimitive.class));
            supplierTest(InstanceFieldDouble.INSTANCE, c -> c.addService(InstanceFieldDouble.class));
            supplierTest(3d, c -> c.addService(FactoryDouble3.class));
            supplierTest(3d, c -> c.addService(FactoryDoublePrimitive3.class));
        }

        @ParameterizedTest
        @ValueSource(doubles = { Double.MIN_VALUE, -1, 0, 1, Double.MAX_VALUE, Double.NaN, Double.NEGATIVE_INFINITY, Double.POSITIVE_INFINITY })
        public void instanceSupplied(double value) {
            supplierTest(value, c -> c.addService(value));
        }

        @ParameterizedTest
        @ValueSource(doubles = { Double.MIN_VALUE, -1, 0, 1, Double.MAX_VALUE, Double.NaN, Double.NEGATIVE_INFINITY, Double.POSITIVE_INFINITY })
        public void optionalDouble(double value) {
            assertEquals(OptionalDouble.of(value), run(c -> c.component(ofConstructor(OptionalDouble.class)).addService(value)).getSupplier(0));
            assertEquals(OptionalDouble.empty(), run(c -> c.component(ofConstructor(OptionalDouble.class))).getSupplier(0));
            assertEquals(OptionalDouble.of(value), run(c -> c.component(ofFactory(OptionalDouble.class)).addService(value)).getSupplier(0));
            assertEquals(OptionalDouble.empty(), run(c -> c.component(ofFactory(OptionalDouble.class))).getSupplier(0));

            assertEquals(Optional.of(value), run(c -> c.component(NeedsOptionalOfDoubleConstructor.class).addService(value)).getSupplier(0));
            assertEquals(Optional.empty(), run(c -> c.component(NeedsOptionalOfDoubleConstructor.class)).getSupplier(0));
        }

        @Test
        public void providers() {
            run(c -> c.component(ProvideDouble3.class));// Can be initiated alone
            run(c -> c.component(ProvideDoublePrimitive3.class));// Can be initiated alone
            supplierTest(3d, c -> c.component(ProvideDouble3.class));
            supplierTest(3d, c -> c.component(ProvideDoublePrimitive3.class));
        }
    }
}

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It's Official, Brad Paisley Joins The Voice as Blake Shelton's Advisor
BRAD PAISLEY AND CARRIE UNDERWOOD RETURN TO HOST "THE 49th ANNUAL CMA AWARDS" LIVE FROM NASHVILLE ON THE ABC TELEVISION NETWORK
Brad Paisley Announces Country Nation College Tour Presented By Zaxby's
Brad Paisley keeps fresh, funny with 'Crushin' It' stop in St. Louis
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Brad Paisley Fan Club - CMA Awards Show Tickets
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text:
package gov.nih.nci.ncicb.cadsr.loader.parser;
import gov.nih.nci.ncicb.cadsr.loader.ElementsLists;
import gov.nih.nci.ncicb.cadsr.loader.event.ProgressListener;
import gov.nih.nci.ncicb.cadsr.loader.event.ProgressEvent;

public interface ElementWriter {

  public void write(ElementsLists elements) throws ParserException ;

//  public void setOutput(java.io.Writer writer);
//
  public void setOutput(String url);

  public void setProgressListener(ProgressListener progressListener);

}


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Food-obsessed San Francisco has plenty of dining options for Easter. For starters, Open Table lists hundreds of restaurants throughout the Bay Area, including a variety of cuisine and price ranges, that serve Easter brunch, lunch, and/or dinner specials during Easter Week.
If you're wearing your Easter best and seeking a fabulous brunch to match, or if you're dying to hunt for eggs or meet the Easter Bunny, many of San Francisco's storied hotels can oblige. Below are just a sampling. Of course there are also plenty of things to do besides eat, which are highlighted in our guide to Easter weekend events.
Located in a prime location atop one of SF's famous Seven Hills, both the Fairmont's Crown Room and Laurel Court restaurants offer brunch. The Crown Room's buffet spread (seatings at 10am and 1pm) includes a seafood bar with oysters and crab, hand-rolled sushi, carving boards, a pasta station, kids' favs and dozens of other items, with views overlooking the city, a jazz trio playing and a glass of sparkling wine for adults. The Easter Bunny will pass out treats, and you can visit the hotel's rooftop garden from sunshine and more outstanding views.
Prices are $145/person ages 12 and up; $79/person ages 11 and under. Reservations: (415) 772-5144. The Laurel Court Enhanced Brunch Buffet has seatings at 12:30pm and 3pm, and foods that include an artisan bread and cheese display, raw bar, and a trio of West Coast salmon. It's $105/adult, $59 for children under 12. Reservations: (415) 772-5260.
Prime rib, roasted lamb, caviar, oysters, duck l'orange, dim sum and crepes are just a few of the selections at the lavish smorgasbord at the Top of the Mark. A pianist and the Easter Bunny entertain. Seatings from 9:30am to 1:30pm. $139 per adult; $65 per child aged 4-12. Reservations required: (415) 616-6940.
The Michelin-starred Luce restaurant at the InterContinental San Francisco in SoMa offers a Sunday buffet from 11:30am to 2:30pm featuring prawn cocktails, sauté beef tenderloin, dim sum from City View Restaurant, an omelette station, bottomless mimosas and more. $90 for adults; $45 children 4-12. Reservations: (415) 616-6566.
Expect an over-the-top array of food stations serving everything from sweet blinis and beignets to potato latkes, sashimi and risotto, as well as mimosas, bellinis, and classic Bloody Marys to imbibe on. The Palace's Garden Court Restaurant and Grand Ballroom is accepting Easter Brunch reservations from 10:30am – 3:30pm. They can be made at (415) 546-5089 (call for prices).
Centrally located in the heart of Union Square, the historic Westin St. Francis' Oak Room Restaurant hosts a savory Easter brunch with such highlights as roasted salmon leg of lamb, assorted tarts and French macarons.
Reservations can be made at: (415) 774-0264. Call for prices.


a. You are required to answer the following ten (10) problems. Each problem is worth 10 marks which will be prorated to out of 30.
Q1 Determine why you would expect the accounting or the finance/investment sector to have an interest in climate change. Identify how ethical investments can affect corporate decision making regarding sustainable business operations.
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PlayStation Network users reach 60 million
By Brenna Hillier, Thursday, 6 January 2011 04:47 GMT
Sony used the opportunity of a captive CES 2011 audience to announce that PlayStation Network sign-ups to date have reached the 60 million mark.
At last year's CES, Sony confirmed a total of 38 million PSN accounts, and celebrated June 2010 by passing the 50 million milestone, which suggests steady growth.
By comparison, Microsoft revealed Xbox LIVE users had reached 30 million at its own press event an hour or so later.
Sony's chairman, president and CEO Sir Howard Stringer made the announcement during the company's press conference, tying into the theme of "connectivity" running through the entire presentation; apparently Sony is doggedly pursuing its goal of connecting all entertainment devices to a single, multi-purpose entertainment network.


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Blackline Safety's G7 triggers emergency response after fiery collision in remote Mexico
Enjoy Safety, a Blackline distributor, quickly took action and called for help when a tanker truck burst into flames on the highway
Calgary, Canada — At 4:03 pm MDT on Friday, May 24th, Blackline Safety's (TSX.V: BLN) in-house Safety Operations Center (SOC) received two simultaneous SOS alerts from a G7 safety wearable in Mexico to report a vehicle collision and explosion. The incident took place when a tanker truck was run off the road by another vehicle on Highway 57 near Monterey, in Northeastern Mexico. Following behind the incident was a vehicle carrying two sales managers from Enjoy Safety, a Blackline Safety distribution partner.
"We were in the middle of nowhere when we saw the explosion, and the nearest city was 30 miles away," said Martin Guillen, Sales Manager at Enjoy Safety, "Abel and I immediately got out of the car and ran off the road, away from the flames." He added "We feared following cars behind might not see us due to rain and smoke."
Once safely off to the side of the road, both gentlemen pulled the SOS latch on their G7 devices. Within 35 seconds, one of Blackline's bilingual SOC agents was on the phone with Jose Luis Santillan, Director of Operations at Enjoy, confirming that two team members had triggered alerts. Armed with critical situational insight about the incident as it was unfolding, the agent dispatched emergency responders to the remote location. Within 20 minutes, fire and ambulance services had arrived on the scene.
G7 is a comprehensive safety monitoring system that connects users to Blackline's in-house, 24/7 live monitoring team in the event of an emergency. Through Blackline's live monitoring portal, agents are able to determine the exact location of a worker and dispatch help according to the client's customized emergency response protocol.
"The speed of response was incredible, and the agent was very professional when responding to the call for help," said Mr. Santillan. "The best thing was they knew where, when and who was involved in the accident and could send help to their exact location within minutes." He added, "Martin and Abel were given peace of mind that they knew help was contacted, which allowed them to focus on helping the people around them." Fortunately, no serious injuries occurred during the incident.
"Blackline's G7 is an incredible system, and this shows how important it is to have this type of monitor," added Mr. Guillen. "Nobody expects to be in the middle of an accident like this until it happens to you, and it demonstrates how critical it is to be prepared when it does." He added, "Now we truly understand the meaning of 'we've got your back.'"
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1. The Central Vigilance Commission was set up by an Act of Parliament.
2. The Central Vigilance Commission has been broadly given the measure of independence and autonomy as that given to the Union Public Service Commission.
question_answer2) Which one of the following is the main function of the Central Vigilance Commission?
Which of the following institutions have been set up by Government of India to check M is conduct, malpractices, corruption and misdemeanor on the part of public servants?
question_answer9) In which of the following years, the Central Vigilance Commission was set up?
question_answer10) Who of the following is not a member of the committee that recommends the appointment of the Central Vigilance Commissioner?


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The 2011 Cadillac CTS embodies the company''''s push to become more competitive with the dominant models from foreign manufacturers. The days of bloated land yachts lumbering down the interstate are gone, as the CTS is significantly more tidy and compact than previous Cadillacs. Edgy styling and improved performance are definitely steering the company in a new direction. There''''s a lot that''''s new for the CTS lineup, but that pertains mostly to the all-new coupe version, which is covered in a separate review, as is the extra-spicy CTS-V model. As it stands, the 2011 CTS sedan remains relatively unchanged from the previous model yea ***Internet special. Price reflects discount for cash buyers. Traditional and special financing is available for qualified buyers. Please contact us first for availability as our cars go fast at near wholesale prices. Prices are subject to change. Sales Tax, Title, License Fee, Registration Fee, Dealer Documentary Fee, Finance Charges, Emission Testing Fees and Compliance Fees are additional to the advertised price. All options and conditions of the vehicles must be verified with the dealer, any descriptions or options that are listed maybe incorrect due to automatic data transfer.


A labour of love for some great food, and a method for a quick, delicious soy-based broth.
My method for making a delicious and satisfying pizza without meat or cheese.
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Q: Stay on page if async call errors I have an async method that calls an API, then if the response returned is a PDF, it returns the file
If the response is NOT a pdf (ie: a JSON object with an error value), how can I stay on the current page and simply display the error message?
The application is underpinned by Umbraco and it currently sets the ViewBag and then returns RedirectToCurrentUmbracoPage which means the page displays only the JSON object
public async Task<ActionResult> QuotationPdfAsync(DbCalculationInput calculation)
        {
            var content = await _apiClient.QuotationAsync(calculation);
            if (content.HasPdf)
            {
                var fileName = $"{calculation.CalculationName}_{DateTime.Now:yyyyMMdd}_{DateTime.Now:HHmmss}.pdf";
                return this.File(content.Pdf, "application/pdf", fileName);
            }

            this.ViewBag.FormError = content.ErrorResponse.FailureDescription;
            return this.RedirectToCurrentUmbracoPage();
        }

A:     public async Task<ActionResult> QuotationPdfAsync(DbCalculationInput calculation)
    {
        var content = await _apiClient.QuotationAsync(calculation);
        if (content.HasPdf)
        {
            var fileName = $"{calculation.CalculationName}_{DateTime.Now:yyyyMMdd}_{DateTime.Now:HHmmss}.pdf";
            return this.File(content.Pdf, "application/pdf", fileName);
        }
        else
        {
            this.ViewBag.FormError = content.ErrorResponse.FailureDescription;
            return Json("So and so error..");
        }
        return this.RedirectToCurrentUmbracoPage();
    }

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Chicago, IL, June 27, 2017	(Newswire.com) - AV Super Sunshine's new "I Am Alien" dance remixes pay tribute to the 70th Anniversary of the Roswell UFO Incident! Fresh off achieving simultaneous #1's on Starfleet's Dance and Crossover charts with the hit "Baby Goodbye 2017," AV's latest hit has fun with the serious proposal of what if there had been a saucer crash which a lone alien survived (allegedly).
If the Roswell claims are true and since it's reported that gray aliens live to 300 Earth years, it's entirely possible that the gray alien from AV's song could actually still be alive, secretly held captive somewhere within the infamous Area 51.
Even cooler, space aliens fall under the illegal alien laws making the Roswell alien our first illegal alien from outer space. If we get full disclosure from our government then he could be deported back to his home planet to be reunited with family and loved ones. Now that's a dance song theme you'll only get from AV!
On July 8, 1947, the Roswell Army Air Field (RAAF) issued a press release stating they had recovered a "flying disc," which crashed on a ranch near Roswell, New Mexico. According to the Roswell Daily Record, one eyewitness to the crash said the "disc" appeared to be traveling between 400 to 500 miles per hour and looked oval in shape like two inverted saucers. The witness added, "The craft's body glowed as though light was showing through from inside."
The RAAF later refuted their story; however, more and more witnesses came forward to say there had been alien bodies within the "crashed craft," which along with the wreckage were then taken to the mysterious top-secret Area 51 military base in Nevada. In 2014, a retired senior scientist who had worked at area 51 stated in a videotaped death bed confession that a single alien survived the Roswell crash, supporting one of the biggest UFO conspiracies on record.
As tribute to the 70th Anniversary of the event, which still intrigues millions worldwide, AV Super Sunshine is pleased to premiere a series of new "Roswell Remixes," themed dance remixes from AV and producer Michael Bradford entitled "I Am Alien." AV captured #1's on Starfleet's Dance and Crossover charts with the hit "Baby Goodbye 2017. AV's latest hit has fun with the serious proposal of what if there had been a saucer crash which a lone alien survived.
"I think you're starting to 'get' how far-out-crazy-cool my songs and song themes are," says AV Super Sunshine. "With the help of some killer dance remixes and beats by producer Michael Bradford, AV's 'I Am Alien' is proving that his modern classic rock genre when remixed properly rocks even harder as dance club heat seeking hits. If you're in the in-crowd then you'll know what I'm talking about, because you'll 'get' it. Live long and prosper!"
More on AV Super Sunshine: Take a trip with the hippest sounding band since Hendrix and Pink Floyd roamed the musical landscape. The unique name came from the Grammy nominated songwriter and producer James House who crafted it by mashing-up the artist's initials "AV" with the song title, "Super Sunshine Girl." Voila: AV Super Sunshine was born. "The sound for The Bass Face" CD comes from legendary producer Michael Bradford. Bradford's Rock, R&B, and Pop influence is front and center and designed to broaden AV's audience by guiding him into pop territory. https://www.avsupersunshine.com.
A true survivor who fights — and has fought — his way through severe depression, PTSD and more, AV's track record is solid. In 2015, the entertainment marketing machine KES, started his promotion with Baby Goodbye releasing it to CMJ radio as a single and hit #7 on Billboard's Hot Singles Sales chart in October 2015. "A Just Like Kurt, Kurt Cobain" tribute EP (CMJ Top 100) went to radio in October 2015 followed in May 2016 by a "Baby Goodbye" CD (CMJ Top 100) which spent 21 weeks on the CMJ chart.
Now, BASS FACE (CMJ Top 100) and AV Super Sunshine are wowing critics everywhere! The Headlines past and present are spectacular and unbelievable: "AV Super Sunshine's "Baby Goodbye 2017" Crushes the Global Dance Chart, knocking Britney Spears & Tinashe's hit "Slumber Party" out of the number 2 spot while simultaneously holding back Ed Sheeran's new mega-hit "Shape of You."
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Biology Professor Anticipated Coronaviruses Would Eventually Impact Humans
Biology professor Jennifer O'Connor specializes in examining the emergence of infectious disease through viruses, and predicted that a coronavirus could impact human and animal populations.
"Why should we fund coronaviruses? They don't cause any significant human disease."
Jennifer O'Connor encountered this question from a member of a committee considering her graduate school plans to study the microscopic world of virology. In particular, she sought to examine how a variety of infectious diseases could threaten animal and human life.
The young scientist explained to the skeptical panelist that coronaviruses were responsible for devastating diseases that incurred high mortalities within a wide variety of animals, and it was only a matter of time before a severe coronavirus emerged in the human population.
That intellectual exchange occurred in the early 1990s.
"Unfortunately, I predicted it," says O'Connor, a biology professor at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. "Virologists expect viruses to emerge in human populations on a regular basis."
Increased human population, deforestation and urbanization—placing animal and human habitats in close proximity—are contributing factors to the emergence of viral diseases, according to O'Connor. Other contributors are increased trade and changes in worldwide travel patterns.
Past and present deadly viruses impacting the world have been Ebola, West Nile, Nipah, Sin Nombre, SARS and MERS.
"We received adequate warning, as numerous viruses have emerged in the human population," O'Connor says. "We have seen on a smaller scale the impact of those infections on human health and the precautions that must be taken to prevent the spread of those diseases. The steps to contain this pandemic are necessary, yet they have an enormous impact on people beyond the disease itself: employment, businesses, food supplies, mental health."
Like the SARS and MERS coronaviruses, the current COVID-19 pandemic "jumped" from an animal into the human population, according to O'Connor. She says this pandemic coronavirus was different in that it emerged better suited to infect and transmit in humans.
"This virus is like a stealth bomber sneaking into communities. I am interested to find out how many inapparent or mild infections occurred during this pandemic. In a study on the travelers on the Diamond Princess cruise ship, over 3,000 individuals were tested for COVID 19 and 634 tested positive. Of those that tested positive, 328 individuals (approximately 50 percent) showed no symptoms or had yet to develop symptoms. I hypothesize that the individuals who have no idea that they are infected have contributed to the spread of this virus."
Later, she notes "One challenge is the fact that (COVID-19) is transmitted via respiratory droplets more readily than influenza, but less readily than measles. It is also challenging that this is a new virus that scientists have never seen. Scientists are working to study and learn about this virus as fast as possible, but we cannot keep pace with this virus."
For her doctoral thesis at University of Tennessee, O'Connor studied coronaviruses affecting agricultural populations. Her research efforts have continued at Rose-Hulman, with students examining the emergence of other viral diseases and identifying undiscovered viruses among amphibian and bee populations. This year, O'Connor mentored junior biology major Elisa Weber in a study of virus evolution by examining the Sindbis virus as it replicates in either mammalian or mosquito cells.
Such research is important as scientists and data scientists throughout the world work to find the elements of a possible vaccine and medicines to treat COVID-19 patients, and prevent the continuing evolution of the virus.
"What has impressed me is how well multiple disciplines in science and math have worked together," O'Connor says. "The computer models created to predict possible outcomes of the pandemic were useful to virologists who were trying to inform public policy. I do think that social distancing and stay at home orders have blunted the predicted outcome. One positive outcome I would like to see from this pandemic is for everyone to continue to consider the health and well-being of others during seasonal flu outbreaks. Every year, we have infectious diseases that take human lives."


At S&SK we love salads! Speaking for myself, I am always looking for unique and interesting grain-based salads. We've posted bulgur, couscous and quinoa salads this summer, but this is the first one with rice. I spotted this recipe in the most recent Food & Wine. This seems a little bit like a transition salad from summer to fall – while it has your usual summer ingredient suspects of tomatoes and herbs, it also has dried fruit and nuts and the texture is heavier. It's an unusual twist on tabbouleh, containing many layers of flavors and textures. Enjoy!
Notes on ingredients and quantities: I used my favorite rice blend, Lundberg's Wild Blend. It contains long and short grain brown rice, wild rice, and red and black rice. If the apricots you are using are already soft, skip the soaking. I used the dark, very dry turkish kind, so the soaking was essential. I added currants for a little tartness. While the recipe called for cherry tomatoes, I made it with regular tomatoes which were still going strong at the stand in my neighborhood. This is definitely one of those recipes where you can play around the amounts of each ingredient. I shared the finished product with my friend Joan, and we both agreed it needed something to brighten it up. She added some lime juice. Next time I make this, I will add the zest of a lemon as well as the juice and I think I'll use those great Spicy and Tangy Roasted Almonds from Trader Joe's.
Cook the rice. Here's a method that I like to use which I learned from my friend Ruby's Mom, Rifka, who lives in Bombay and is a great cook! Place the rice in a pan and add the recommended amount of water. When about 2/3 of the recommended cooking time has elapsed, try a grain or two of the rice to test for doneness. If it is "al dente", drain the rice in a strainer and rinse. Place the rice back in the pan for 10 minutes on low. Turn off the heat and let sit another 10 minutes, then fluff. This method makes for a great, non-gummy end product!
Let the rice cool. Soak the apricots and currants in hot water (separate bowls) for 10 minutes. Drain both and coarsely chop the apricots. Place the pine nuts and almonds on a baking sheet and bake at 350 for 5 minutes to toast. Coarsely chop the almonds.
Add the herbs to the rice and stir or toss with your hands till all are blended. Then add the fruits, nuts, seeds and tomatoes and stir to blend. Finally, whisk the olive oil and the lemon juice together (and the zest if you are using) and pour over the salad. Stir until completely blended then add salt and pepper to taste. I also think that this could make for a great warm salad by not letting the rice cool completely.


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