This panel will update attendees on the Border Interagency Executive Council (BIEC) and efforts to achieve a One U.S. Government at the Border by showing the dynamic approach to collaboration among federal agencies, the trade community and foreign governments. The BIEC works with the public and private sector to better define and assess risk through increased automation and information sharing, and encourage greater use of partnerships and best practices to protect the public. The initiative aims to reduce collection of redundant information, target high risk trade and foster corporate self-governance and compliance improvement programs within the trade community. In this panel you will hear about the progress of the BIEC and how they are harmonizing facilitation efforts for an efficient border.
Panelists:
David Aguilar, Deputy Commissioner, U.S. Customers and Border Protection (invited)
Kenneth Hinson, Executive Director, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Domenic Veneziano, Acting Director, Office of Import Enforcement, Food and Drug Administration (invited)
Marvin Richardson, Deputy Assistant Director Enforcement Program Services, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (invited)
Kevin Shea, Acting Administration, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Allen Gina, Assistant Commissioner, Office of International Trade, U.S. Customs and Border Protection