We are also concerned that the early implementation initiatives have been slow in materializing. JIG will make every effort to build the industry coalition to ensure that Customs is adequately funded to achieve the goals summarized above provided that we can agree upon priorities and an implementation schedule with you. In view of the fact that industry is paying the Merchandise Processing Fee, the Harbor Maintenance Fee, Air Passenger Fees, border truck fees, and the importance of these systems to continued prosperity of our economy, it is essential that funding be provided to support these vital national and international systems development efforts. The JIG supports bold and expeditious development of these initiatives and will work cooperatively with you to secure early and sufficient funding for implementation. These systems are of major importance to industry and the early workable implementation of these projects is long overdue.
Perfect implementation is a time consuming illusion.
Industry and Customs must jointly assume reasonable risks and proceed to implement . Please give this matter your consideration and let me know how we can work together on these issues.