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Monthly Archives: August 2007

WHTI Success Crucial to Economic Security: BTA Submits Comments to Department of State

Published by Policy.
August 28, 2007 – 11:57 am in Advocacy, Border Tech, Travel & Immigration 2 Comments

On Monday August 27, 2007, the Border Trade Alliance (BTA) submitted comments in response to the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for implementation of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) at land and sea ports-of-entry. The BTA has long supported secure travel programs put forward by the federal government. However through its comments […]

Hands Across el Rio

Published by President.
August 25, 2007 – 4:08 pm in Border News 3 Comments

The construction of a wall that will separate the US from Mexico is scheduled to be started sometime in the next few months. Secretary of Homeland Security, Michael Chertoff says he will deny local US communities any opportunity to veto the construction of this approximately $60-million endeavor. However, he does plan on consulting local […]

Backlog at the border- are we really more secure?

Published by President.
August 23, 2007 – 1:46 pm in Advocacy, Travel & Immigration, Press Releases 1 Comment

DHS policy collecting driver’s license information undermining economic security
Phoenix- August 22, 2007- The Border Trade Alliance (BTA), a leading trade organization, wrote a letter of opposition to Secretary of Homeland Security, Michael Chertoff, calling upon the department for the immediate end to the current policy of checking and manually entering driver’s license information, but […]

State of Secure Travel

Published by Policy.
August 17, 2007 – 3:52 pm in Travel & Immigration 0 Comments

We’ve all watched reports on the nightly news about immigration debates, new passport requirements, long wait times through airport security, and construction of a border fence… Since 9/11, we’ve understandingly been extra vigilant on issues relating to homeland security efforts. But have we really made progress with all the new initiatives we hear about… […]

Increased Inspections at the Ports of Entry: 60% check of identification

Published by President.
August 10, 2007 – 4:32 pm in Travel & Immigration 0 Comments

BTA is very concerned about a new policy being implemented at all ports of entry. Last week, CBP officers began checking the drivers licenses for 60 percent of drivers that cross the border into the U.S. from Canada and Mexico. The driver’s license numbers are then manually entered into a computer system, causing […]

Congress to Adjourn for August Recess

Published by Policy.
August 3, 2007 – 3:23 pm in Advocacy, Legislation 0 Comments

Pending the completion of floor action on several pending measures, the House and Senate are expected to adjourn until September 4th. The Senate is considering a series of Pro Forma sessions during the August recess to prevent any recess appointments from being made by President Bush. However, this effort led by Senate Democrats may […]

Secure Freight: Challenges to balancing commerce and security

Published by Director of Policy.
August 2, 2007 – 3:19 pm in Border Tech, Import & Export 0 Comments

Last week Congress approved legislation adopting the recommendations made by the 9/11 Commission. Included in the security measure is a requirement for all cargo bound for the United States to be screened for nuclear material prior to being loaded upon ships in foreign ports. Since 2003, all ships destined for the United States are […]

BTA President, Committee Chairs meet with CBP

Published by Policy.
August 1, 2007 – 6:27 pm in Advocacy, Border Tech, Import & Export 0 Comments

Also this week, Maria Luisa, Import-Export Committee Chair Dan Garcia, and Kay Olive, Chair of the Border Technologies Committee met with Todd Owen, Executive Director of Cargo and Security Conveyance for Customs and Border Protection, to discuss the Customs and Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program and cargo security standards. The BTA also shared […]

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