Notice2023-08394
Public Meeting: Green Trade Innovation and Incentives Forum
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April 21, 2023
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Homeland Security DepartmentU.S. Customs and Border Protection
Abstract
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will host a public Green Trade Innovation and Incentives Forum and invites interested parties to participate. CBP is announcing this public meeting to solicit and share ideas related to green trade innovation and incentivization of clean and sustainable supply chains and trade decarbonization. To that end, CBP is collecting public comments in response to this notice to be shared and discussed during the forum, focusing on the following themes: green data as a strategic asset; green trade incentives; and green trade-related research and innovation. CBP is also soliciting proposals from industry volunteers to participate in a Trade Sustainability Leadership Showcase that will be held during the event. This notice provides information on CBP's goals for this public meeting, its commitment to environmental stewardship, and its Green Trade Strategy.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 77 (Friday, April 21, 2023)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-08394]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
[Docket No. USCBP-2023-0006]
Public Meeting: Green Trade Innovation and Incentives Forum
AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Department of
Homeland Security (DHS).
ACTION: Notice of public meeting; request for presentation proposals
and public comments.
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SUMMARY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will host a public
Green Trade Innovation and Incentives Forum and invites interested
parties to participate. CBP is announcing this public meeting to
solicit and share ideas related to green trade innovation and
incentivization of clean and sustainable supply chains and trade
decarbonization. To that end, CBP is collecting public comments in
response to this notice to be shared and discussed during the forum,
focusing on the following themes: green data as a strategic asset;
green trade incentives; and green trade-related research and
innovation. CBP is also soliciting proposals from industry volunteers
to participate in a Trade Sustainability Leadership Showcase that will
be held during the event. This notice provides information on CBP's
goals for this public meeting, its commitment to environmental
stewardship, and its Green Trade Strategy.
DATES:
Meeting: The Green Trade Innovation and Incentives Forum will be
held on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT.
Pre-registration: Members of the public wishing to attend the
meeting, whether in-person or via videoconference, must pre-register as
indicated in the ADDRESSES section by 5 p.m. EDT, Tuesday, June 20,
2023.
Cancellation of pre-registration: Members of the public who are
pre-registered to attend and later need to cancel should do so by 5
p.m. EDT, Tuesday, June 27, 2023. Participants who wish to cancel their
pre-registration should email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c88fbaadada69cbaa9acad8ea7babda5faf8fafb88abaab8e6aca0bbe6afa7be"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a2e5d0c7c7ccf6d0c3c6c7e4cdd0d7cf90929091e2c1c0d28cc6cad18cc5cdd4">[email protected]</span></a> to notify
CBP of their cancellation.
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Showcase presentation proposals: Members of the public who wish to
participate in the Trade Sustainability Leadership Showcase must submit
a proposal as indicated in the ADDRESSES section by 5 p.m. EDT, Monday,
May 22, 2023. CBP expects to notify those individuals selected to
participate in the Showcase of their selection by Tuesday, June 13,
2023. Showcase participants are expected to attend in-person.
Submission of comments: Members of the public wishing to submit
comments in response to the Green Trade Themes, as described in the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section, must do so by 5 p.m. EDT, Monday,
May 22, 2023, by using one of the methods described in the ADDRESSES
section. CBP expects to notify those individuals selected to offer
comments during the meeting of their selection by Tuesday, June 20,
2023.
ADDRESSES:
Meeting: The Green Trade Innovation and Incentives Forum will be
conducted in-person and via videoconference. The in-person meeting will
be held at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, 600 Dulany Street,
Alexandria, Virginia 22314. A link to participate via videoconference
will be provided to those individuals who pre-register for the virtual
attendance option. For information on services for individuals with
disabilities or to request special assistance at the meeting, contact
Ms. Lea-Ann Bigelow, Office of Trade, U.S. Customs and Border
Protection, at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7730051212192305161312311805021a454745443714150759131f0459101801"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="4700352222291335262322012835322a757775740724253769232f3469202831">[email protected]</span></a> as soon as possible.
Pre-registration: Meeting participants may attend either in-person
or via videoconference after pre-registering using one of the methods
indicated below; on-site registration is not permitted.
For members of the public who plan to attend the meeting in-person,
please pre-register online at <a href="https://sri-csl.regfox.com/greentradeforum-inperson">https://sri-csl.regfox.com/greentradeforum-inperson</a>.
For members of the public who plan to participate via
videoconference, please pre-register online at <a href="https://sri-csl.regfox.com/greentradeforum-virtual">https://sri-csl.regfox.com/greentradeforum-virtual</a>.
Trade Sustainability Leadership Showcase Presentation Proposals:
Industry members who wish to be considered for participation in the
Trade Sustainability Leadership Showcase should send a presentation
proposal no more than five hundred (500) words in length to
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7730051212192305161312311805021a454745443714150759131f0459101801"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="30774255555e6442515455765f42455d02000203705352401e5458431e575f46">[email protected]</span></a>. The proposal should include your name
and the name of your organization, a working title for your
presentation, and your organization's role in the international trade
industry. Please see the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for more
information about additional required contents of the proposal.
Submission of Comments: To facilitate public participation, we are
inviting public comment on the three Green Trade Themes described
below. In addition to submitting written comments to the docket,
participants in the in-person and virtual components of the forum may
also be selected for the opportunity to offer a public statement during
the meeting. These oral comments are encouraged to stimulate discussion
and knowledge sharing among the forum's participants. Please see the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for more information on the comment
themes and submission of written or oral comments. All comments--
whether intended solely for the written docket or for oral presentation
during the forum--must be submitted in writing according to the
following instructions:
Instructions for Submission of Oral Comments: For those who wish to
give a public statement in-person or virtually during the meeting,
please send your comments to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e0a79285858eb492818485a68f92958dd2d0d2d3a0838290ce848893ce878f96"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7d3a0f181813290f1c19183b120f08104f4d4f4e3d1e1f0d5319150e531a120b">[email protected]</span></a>, include
the docket number USCBP-2023-0006 in the subject line of the message,
indicate your interest in providing oral comment and provide the
following information: first and last name; title/position; phone
number; email address; name and type of organization; identify the
theme to which you wish to speak (each individual will be limited to
one public statement on one theme); and provide your comment. CBP will
then post your comment on the docket without the personal information.
If you wish to give a public statement in-person or virtually during
the meeting, please do not send your comments through the Federal
eRulemaking Portal, as the identification information is required for
CBP to contact you, and all comments sent to the portal will be posted
without change. Please do not submit personal information to the
Federal eRulemaking portal.
Instructions for Submission of Written-Only Comments: All comments
submitted to the docket must include the words ``Department of Homeland
Security'' and the docket number for this action: USCBP-2023-0006.
Comments may be submitted by one (1) of the following methods:
<bullet> Federal eRulemaking Portal: <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>.
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
<bullet> Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7730051212192305161312311805021a454745443714150759131f0459101801"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="33744156565d6741525756755c41465e01030100735051431d575b401d545c45">[email protected]</span></a>. Include the docket
number USCBP-2023-0006 in the subject line of the message. CBP will
post comments received by email on the docket without change.
Docket: For access to the docket or to read background documents or
comments, go to the Federal eRulemaking Portal--<a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>--and search for Docket Number USCBP-2023-0006. To
submit a comment, click the ``Comment'' button located on the top-left
hand side of the docket page.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Lea-Ann Bigelow, Office of Trade,
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, at (202) 863-6000 or at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#591e2b3c3c370d2b383d3c1f362b2c346b696b6a193a3b29773d312a773e362f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7f380d1a1a112b0d1e1b1a39100d0a124d4f4d4c3f1c1d0f511b170c51181009">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
CBP Green Trade Strategy Overview
In executing its trade mission, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
(CBP) is charged with facilitating legitimate cross-border trade while
enforcing U.S. trade laws and keeping the American public safe. This
mission has long encompassed the protection of natural resources and
prevention of environmental degradation. Climate change and other
environmental challenges are critical considerations for CBP, as it
carries out its mission of protecting the American people, safeguarding
U.S. borders, and enhancing the nation's economic prosperity. While
climate change and other environmental considerations pose significant
challenges for CBP's trade mission and the trade participants CBP
serves, they also provide new opportunities for innovation and
improvement in trade processes, technology and standards, as well as
opportunities for enhanced partnerships, collaboration, and knowledge
sharing. The United States is pursuing a whole-of-government approach
to addressing climate change as articulated in Executive Order 14008
(Jan. 27, 2021).
In recognition of these challenges and opportunities, and its
commitment to building a more sustainable future for trade, CBP
announced the launch of the CBP Green Trade Strategy at the World
Customs Organization (WCO) in Brussels in June 2022. The Green Trade
Strategy establishes CBP's vision to build resilience and address
environmental and climate-related threats, while capitalizing on
opportunities to grow the economy and accelerate innovation in a
sustainable way. The Green Trade Strategy aligns with broader
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) efforts (such as the DHS Climate
Action Plan, which can be found at www.dhs.gov/dhs-actions-
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climate-change) and supports a whole-of-government approach to
mitigating risk and seizing opportunities associated with climate
change and environmental stewardship. The Green Trade Strategy aims to
incentivize green trade, accelerate green innovation, strengthen CBP's
environmental enforcement posture, and improve the agency's climate
resilience and resource efficiency.
Details of the Strategy can be found at <a href="https://www.cbp.gov/trade/cbp-green-trade-strategy">https://www.cbp.gov/trade/cbp-green-trade-strategy</a>. Through the Green Trade Strategy, CBP will
establish itself as a champion for the green economy and facilitate the
global transition to a cleaner, more climate-resilient trading
environment. CBP intends to exemplify higher, greener standards for
global trade while creating an opportunity for government, industry,
and the public to unify efforts in the creation of a more sustainable
future.
As we progress further into the 21st century, there is widespread
recognition of the challenges that climate change is creating and will
continue to create for the international trade community. Recent
studies have indicated that global supply chains contribute a
significant amount to the world's total carbon emissions. Resource
extraction and cultivation methods, production and storage
requirements, the movement of persons and materials, and the
transportation of goods represent various points in the supply chain
that may generate emissions. Each stage in the supply chain also
represents an opportunity for greener, more sustainable practices.
CBP is well positioned to make a positive difference on the path to
a cleaner, environmentally-resilient future due to the agency's ability
to influence global supply chain practices as well as its ability to
enforce against natural resource crimes, but it cannot meet this
challenge alone. Greening global supply chains and combatting the
negative impacts of climate change and environmental degradation will
necessitate innovative partnerships between public and private
organizations with a stake in building a more sustainable future for
trade.
Agenda
Green Trade Innovation and Incentives Forum
9 a.m.-12 p.m.--Opening Remarks, Keynote Presentations and Trade
Sustainability Leadership Showcase
1 p.m.-5 p.m.--Public Statements and Open Public Comment on Green Trade
Themes
Trade Sustainability Leadership Showcase
To highlight the various ways that industry organizations within
the international trade community are currently leading in their
efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, conserve natural resources,
and increase overall environmental sustainability within their
operations, CBP will be hosting a Trade Sustainability Leadership
Showcase during the Green Trade Innovation and Incentives Forum. The
Showcase will present an opportunity and platform for selected members
of the international trade community to share their successes, best
practices, challenges and lessons learned in greening their own
operational processes and footprints, as well as discuss the ways they
are working with supply chain and other business partners to reduce
emissions, protect natural resources, and generate innovative
solutions. While the Showcase cannot represent all experiences and
perspectives, it is CBP's hope that the sustainability journeys of
those organizations featured will inspire further creative thinking,
knowledge sharing, and problem solving across the international trade
community.
Members of the public who wish to participate in the Trade
Sustainability Leadership Showcase should submit a proposal, following
the instructions under the ADDRESSES section. The proposal should be no
more than five hundred (500) words in length, include your name and the
name of your organization, a working title for your presentation, and
your organization's role in the international trade industry. The
proposal should also provide a summary of how your organization is
actively greening its footprint and increasing sustainability of its
own supply chain and trade processes, including best practices and
lessons learned. CBP will evaluate and select participants and their
submissions based upon considerations such as industry experience,
sustainability goals and practices, and ability to effectively share
their knowledge alongside other panelists, as well as CBP's desire to
feature a balanced range of industry perspectives. CBP will notify all
individuals selected to participate of their selection by Tuesday, June
13, 2023.
Public Statements and Open Public Comment on Green Trade Themes
Furthermore, CBP invites members of the public to participate
through oral and written comments on the themes below. The public may
submit written comments to the docket, following the instructions in
the ADDRESSES section. Members of the public who wish to provide a
public statement should likewise follow the instructions under the
ADDRESSES section. Due to time and content considerations, it is
possible that not all persons who express an interest in making a
public statement will be able to do so. Speakers will be selected based
on time considerations and to ensure that diverse, individual
perspectives are highlighted. CBP will select and contact individuals
to deliver public statements starting no later than Tuesday, June 20,
2023. Members of the public may submit as many comments as they wish;
however, any commenter who is selected to provide an oral public
statement during the event will be limited to one statement on one
theme, during one timeslot.
CBP has identified three key topics for international trade
industry and public input: (1) Green Data as a Strategic Asset; (2)
Green Trade Incentives; and (3) Green Trade Research and Innovation.
Brief descriptions of each theme are provided in this document along
with the request for public comments on questions posed by CBP related
to each theme.
(1) Green Data as a Strategic Asset
CBP and industry efforts to reach climate resilience and
sustainability goals are anchored on improving decision-making through
risk management and greater supply chain visibility. These efforts
include not only exploring how to better utilize big data and
predictive analytics to drive decision-making, but also the
identification of operations-related data and other enterprise, supply
chain, and logistics data that can be applied to optimize business
efficiency and--by extension--sustainability.
Public Comment Questions:
<bullet> What data have you found useful in greening your trade
operations? To what data do you wish you had better access?
<bullet> What additional data could CBP potentially provide (in
accordance with existing laws) that would most benefit your sustainable
decision-making?
<bullet> What data or datasets would you like members of the
international trade community to be aware of as they continue on their
environmental sustainability journeys?
(2) Green Trade Incentives
CBP seeks to develop facilitation benefits and other incentives to
promote environmentally-friendly trade practices and supply chains.
Public Comment Questions:
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<bullet> What are some tangible benefits CBP could provide to trade
entities to incentivize their transition to more sustainable trade
practices?
<bullet> What are the key underlying principles that CBP should
follow as we seek to harmonize global green standards?
<bullet> What are the major hurdles your organization faces now in
pursuing greener practices?
(3) Green Trade Research and Innovation
CBP aims to promote the development and deployment of innovative,
sustainable green trade practices and technology by public and private
stakeholders to encourage environmentally conscious operations that are
informed by cutting-edge research and are able to accommodate on-going
changes in global trade.
Public Comment Questions:
<bullet> What current opportunities do you see for research and
innovation in green trade? How is your organization currently advancing
research into green trade topics and/or pursuing innovative technology
solutions with the potential to increase the sustainability of global
trade flows?
<bullet> What specific environmental stewardship and sustainability
gaps or issues do you see in the international trade community that
could be addressed through investment in emerging technologies, and
what are those technologies?
<bullet> What challenges do you face in bringing green trade
innovation and technology solutions to market or incorporating them on
an industry-wide scale?
Dated: April 17, 2023.
AnnMarie R. Highsmith,
Executive Assistant Commissioner, Office of Trade.
[FR Doc. 2023-08394 Filed 4-20-23; 8:45 am]
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