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The Can/Am BTA Working Committees include:
- Customs/Immigration (U.S. and Canadian Government Agencies)
- Infrastructure/Facilities
- Appropriations
- Transportation
- Trade Issues
- Tourism/Retail
- Environmental Issues
- Research and Evaluations
- Members are encouraged to actively participate in one or more of the Committees.
Representative Priority Issues:
Border Crossing Process
- 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.
- Involvement in policy formulation including Customs Modernization Act, Line Release Policy, user fee concerns, elimination of redundancy and support of adequate border agency budgets.
- Propose solutions to staffing challenges, EDI and IVHS, etc. technology enhancements and recommend specific improvements for interagency interaction.
Transportation
- To provide efficient access to markets.
Infrastructure/Facilities
- To improve roadway connections.
- To facilitate regional trade corridors and local planning priorities with the users benefit in the forefront.
- To upgrade facilities and improve local access.
- To implement new technology.
- To maximize use of current resources.
- To optimize border crossing capability.
Tourism/Retail
- To maximize two-way Cross Border Visitation.
Trade
- 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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