Changing Borders Presentations

All presentations provided at the Nov 13-14, 2007 Changing Borders Conference are posted below in PDF format. A short summary of the content of each presentation is provided after the title of each presentation for you to decide whether you wish to download the PDF.

Clearance of People – Keith Fleming, Portland Office Customs and Border Protection (170 KB, PDF) Good summary of rules and their effective dates; spells out several common program acronyms (WHTI, NEXUS, OARS, RPRP); more information www.cbp.gov + local (Calais, ME) phone numbers.

Northeast CanAm Connections: Integrating The Economy and Transportation - Fred Michaud, Maine Department of Transportation. (927 KB, PDF) Study summary; regional trade flows, barriers, infrastructure, cost comparisons to other regions; economic growth paths; maps of existing/projected congestion, freight flow, opportunities; more info http://canconnections.com

A Business Sector Approach to Changing Borders  -- Ken Oplinger, President/CEO Bellingham Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry (920 KB, PDF) US-Canada border and security facts; description of BESTT (Business for Economic Security and Trade); coordination with WHTI (Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative) and Enhanced Drivers Licenses; more information: www.BESTTcoalition.com

Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI); Department of Homeland Security (605 KB, PDF)Summary of rationale for WHTI; status of implementation at border crossings (air, sea land); status of documents needed (dates) and alternatives to passport (enhanced drivers licenses, electronic chip cards).

Clearance of Goods – US Customs and Border Protection (100KB, PDF) Detailed descriptions of e-Manifest requirements, exemptions, dates of required adoption; broker and carrier communication requirements; FAST eligibility requirements; more information: www.cbp.gov/moderization

Canadian Tourism in Maine, Phil Savignano, Maine Office of Tourism (353 KB, PDF) Canadian tourism statistics in Maine, and relationships and cooperative marketing with New Brunswick.

Arts and Cultural Collaborations: Cross Border Initiatives. Jude Valentine, Tides Institute (561 KB, PDF) Cultural and cross disciplinary connections between Atlantic Canada and New England facilitated by cross border exhibitions, web sites, events, and art for residents and visitors.

Goods and Services: Moving People, Matthew S. Raynes, Esq. Eaton Peabody (177 KB, PDF)Summary of US immigration classifications (business, NAFTA, treaty, intracompany, specialty occupation) their requirements, border crossing tips, rule changes.

Moving Goods – Canada Border Services Agency (59 KB, PDF) Succinct summary of the acronyms for the movement of goods programs on both sides of the border (FAST, PIP, CDRP, CSA, ASI, eMANIFEST). More information: www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca

Impacts, Issues and Opportunities – Goods and Services, Keith Oplinger, Business for Economic Security, Tourism and Trade (161 KB, PDF) Overview of US-Canada trade statistics, problems and solutions for goods, for services and people; more information www.BESTTcoalition.com

Update on U.S. Border Legislation, Rob Strayer, Republican Director of Homeland Security Policy, Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs and Homeland Security. (178 KB, PDF)Summary of traveler screening programs including Visa Waiver Program and enhancements to it; impact of proposed Homeland Security Appropriations on Jan 08 document requirement deadlines and infrastructure improvements