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DHS/USCBP

RIN: 1651-AB01

Publication ID: Fall 2016

Title: The U.S. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Card Program
Abstract: Pursuant to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Travel Cards Act of 2011 and the APEC Business Travel Card Operating Framework, U.S. Customs and Border Protection is establishing the U.S. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Card Program. APEC is an economic forum whose primary goal is to support sustainable economic growth and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region. APEC is comprised of 21 members, including the United States. One of APEC's initiatives is the APEC Business Travel Card Program. The U.S. APEC Business Travel Card Program will enable eligible persons access to fast-track immigration lanes at foreign APEC economies. This rule sets forth the eligibility requirements, application procedures and fee.
Agency: Department of Homeland Security(DHS)	Priority: Other Significant
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda	Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage
Major: No	Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103.7 8 CFR 235.13
Legal Authority: Pub. L. 112-54 125 Stat. 550

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action	Date	FR Cite
Interim Final Rule	05/13/2014	79 FR 27161
Interim Final Rule Comment Period End	06/12/2014
Interim Final Rule Effective	06/12/2014
Final Rule	12/00/2016

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No	Government Levels Affected: None
Federalism: No
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No
International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of international interest.
RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov	Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No
Agency Contact: James K. Pace Trusted Traveler Program, Office of Field Operations, CBP, DHS Department of Homeland Security U.S. Customs and Border Protection 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20229 Phone:202 285-4792 Email: james.k.pace@cbp.dhs.gov