Following we have included a summary of our legislative agenda presented for fiscal year 2000. It was not approved in conference. Senator Gramm has reintroduced legislation this year. We are supporting his legislation. We are supporting her efforts.
Negotiations are ongoing.
We are seeking a study of this proposal for off-site cargo examination approach through U.S. Customs. BTA is supporting enhanced appropriated funding to ensure this problem is resolved immediately. On behalf of the BTA I close by thanking the Committee for the opportunity to participate at today's hearing and again express our willingness to serve as a resource for the Committee and its staff.