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The
Can/Am BTA Working Committees include:
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Customs/Immigration
(U.S. and Canadian Government Agencies)
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Infrastructure/Facilities
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Appropriations
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Transportation
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Trade Issues
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Tourism/Retail
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Environmental
Issues
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Research and
Evaluations
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Members are
encouraged to actively participate in one or more of the Committees.
Representative
Priority Issues:
Border Crossing Process
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To perfect an
efficient, common sense, interactive border crossing capability of U.S. and
Canadian agencies. Examples include: Minimizing vehicle clearance time while
maintaining effective enforcement and where possible harmonization of
documentation and operating policies.
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Involvement in
policy formulation including Customs Modernization Act, Line Release Policy,
user fee concerns, elimination of redundancy and support of adequate border
agency budgets.
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Propose
solutions to staffing challenges, EDI and IVHS, etc. technology enhancements
and recommend specific improvements for interagency interaction.
Transportation
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To provide
efficient access to markets.
Infrastructure/Facilities
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To improve
roadway connections.
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To facilitate
regional trade corridors and local planning priorities with the users benefit
in the forefront.
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To upgrade
facilities and improve local access.
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To implement
new technology.
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To maximize use
of current resources.
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To optimize
border crossing capability.
Tourism/Retail
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To maximize
two-way Cross Border Visitation.
Trade
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To enhance the
growth and positive economic impact of the current $1.5 Billion in commerce
crossing the U.S./Canadian border.
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