1. Changing Trade Regulations – Customs and Border Procedures Mark Stomski

2. SECI-TTFSE PROJECT World Bank Initiative/Financing US DOS & US CBP Involvement Modernization & Reform of Border Procedures Reduction of Corruption at the Borders Pilot Sites/Performance Measures/LPTs Partnership with CAFAO Regional Program Coordination Regional Steering Committee

3. TTFSE Pilot Sites Romania - Giurgiu BCP - Costantsa SP - Bacau Inland Terminal Bulgaria, Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonia, Croatia, Bosnia, & Albania

4. NTBs Customs & Other Agency Procedures Hours of Operation/Staffing Positioning of Borders Duplication of Effort/Lack of Coordination Lack of Acceptance of other States’ certificates Emphasis on Enforcement Extensive Restrictions Paper Intensive Poor Communication with Trade Community

5. NTB’s Infrastructure/Equipment Insufficient number of lanes Poor Working Conditions Lack of Inspection Equipment/Facilities Outdated Hardware/Software Poor Communications Links

6. NTBs Other Poor Broker Performance Poor Public Image/Lack of Public Support Changes in government = full management overhaul Misunderstood Missions Corruption

7. Reduction/Elimation of NTBs Customs & Other Agency Procedures Expansion of Other Agency Hours to 24x7 Elimination of Duplicate Review of Documents Development of Selectivity/Risk Analysis Programs Cross-agency training Agency / Trading Community cooperation Simplified Procedures / Pilot Programs (e.g., payment methods, guarantees, repetitive shipments, release to importer’s premises)

8. Reduction/Elimation of NTBs Customs & Other Agency Procedures (Cont’d) Increased Use of Automation/Strategic IT Development Plans - Pre-arrival Submission - Automated Clearance - Automated Payment - Single Electronic Window - Cross-Border Data Exchange Account Management Post-release review “Open Lines”

9. Reduction/Elimination of NTBs Infrastructure/Equipment New Terminals/More Lanes (at select pilot sites) or efficient use thereof Purchase of Portable Weigh Scales & Selective Weighing Policy Procurement of Outside Lighting, Contraband Detection Kits, & Other Non- Invasive Inspection Equipment Procurement of Updated Hardware/Software

10. Reduction/Elimination of NTBs Other Broker Training/Licensing/Examinations Establishment of Internal Control & Internal Audit Sections Replace “100%” subjective examination with an automated selectivity system Organizational Integrity Assessments & Action Plans Establishment of Public Relations Sections

11. Recommendations Get organized and approach governmental agencies as a unified voice Participate in any pilot programs Use governmental problems as an opportunity to solve together Contact MPs for any legislative change input Be honest and compliant