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ACE Content Overview
Trade Support Network
June 5, 2002
Paul Nicolaisen, eCP
Gail Raper, eCP
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Agenda for Presentation
Overview of Increment 1.1 Paul Nicolaisen
Overview of Increments 1.2 - 4 Gail Raper
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Agenda for Overview of Increment 1
New Way of Viewing ACE
Summary of ACE Increments and Releases
Overview of Methodology
ACE Increment 1– What has changed since January?– Why?
ACE Notional Deployment Timeline
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New Way of Viewing ACE
The ACE Stair Step Chart has been retired
The 7 Release Chart is the new way of viewing ACE• PRC (Problem Resolution Cycle)• Enforce Evaluation Teams• SEACATS Interface
Sea AMS Integration Track 1 Full Live Entry Mail Entry / Processing
ACS Mail Entry Integration
Air AMS Integration Carrier Review Verifications
PVMQ Verifications Premise Verifications
• FTZ Admission / Processing• In-Bond Processing• Designated Exam Site for Remote Filing• Balance of Import Declaration Entry - Types/Processing (TIBS,
Trade Fair, Perm Exhibits, Duty Deferral, Govt and General Order)• Links to AES
• Drawback Entries / Processing• Bankruptcy Processing
• Warehouse Withdrawals - Entry / Processing• Courier Account Processing• Line Release Integration• Electronic Bond Filing• Consolidated Informal Entry / Processing
• Corrections to Import Declarations• Voluntary Tenders• Prior Disclosures• Non Revenue Changes• IRS Interface• Electronic Protest Filing / Processing• Debit Voucher Processing
ITDS Integration (Fish & Wildlife) Liquidation Processing
Import Declaration Acceptance (Warehouse, Rewarehouse, FTZ) LIMS Interface (Lab Analysis+Accreditation)
ITDS Integration (Agriculture) Track 1 Manual Input
• Enforce Filter• Anti Dumping / CVD Entry• Extracts to Sureties
Violation Billing Enforce Evaluation Team Support
Reconciliation
Track 2 + 3 Truck RAMIS Interface
• Tracks 2 + 3 Air• Account Business Categories• Links to ACS/AMS Air Manifest• Quota Entry/Processing• Collections, Refunds, Deposits & Adjustments
• Track 2 + 3 Sea and Rail• Daily National Statement Processing• Account Management Activity• ITDS Integration (FDA)• Links to ACS/AMS Sea and Rail Manifests
• ITDS Integration (DOT, INS)• Track 4 Air, Sea, and Rail• Plus NCAP Refinements• Links to ACS/AMS Air, Sea, and Rail Manifests
• Account Services Enhancements.• Account Contact Log
• Entry Summary / Data Review• Periodic Payment / Statement
INCREMENT ONE
Internal Common User Interface: ACE 5
External Common Interface: ACE 2
ACE 3
ACE 4
ACE 6
ACE 7
ACE 8
ACE 1
ACE 0.4
ACE 0.3
ACE 9
ACE 10
ACE 11
ACE 12
ACE 13
ACE 14
ACE 15
ACE 16
ACE 17
ACEFunctional
Groups
Customs ModernizationMaster Plan (January 23, 2001)
Increment 1
Increment 2
Increment 3
Increment 4
1.1 1.2
2.1 2.2
3.23.1
4.1
5
Release 1 – 1.1
Release 1 – 4.1
Release 2 – 1.2
Release 1 – 2.1
Increment 1
8/01 – 10/04*
• Full Conveyance Tracking• Full Cargo Tracking • Full Account Revenue
Functions• Full Risk Management
Release 2 – 2.2
Increment 2
2/02 – 1/05
Increment 3
11/02 – 8/05
Increment 4
8/03 – 9/05
• Consolidated Interface for Inspectors• Automated Truck Manifest• e-Release for Trucks• Enhanced Account Management• Initial Account Revenue• Risk Management: Record inspection findings and perform analysis
• Accounts for all Trade types (except Exporters) • Enhanced Account Management: Hierarchies• Enhanced Account Revenue• Bond Management: eBond & Bond Query• Remaining Truck Release Processes• Initiate IPR Database• Enhanced Risk Mgmt: Targeting & Selectivity DB,
and Lab findings
• Integrated Manifest for all modes of Transportation• e-Release (and Standard Release) for all modes • Integrated process for Import Transactions • Initial Cargo Tracking (In-Bond, FTZ & Warehouse) • Initial Conveyance Tracking• License, Permit, Certification Database• Enhanced Account Revenue• Enhanced Risk Mgmt: Initial Compliance Assessment
• Automated Entry Summary (including Importer Activity Summary Statement, and Reconciliation)
• Automated Liquidation• Automated Protest
Management
• Enhanced Account Revenue
• Enhanced Risk Mgmt: Electronic Team Review Findings
• Trade Statistics & Reports
• Account Management: Exporters• Full Export Processing• Multi-modal Manifest• Automated Mail Release • Automated Drawback
Release 1 – 3.1
• Automated Quota & Visa Mgmt• Automated AD/CVD• Bond Sufficiency• Enhanced Customs Reference Information• Full IPR Capability
Release 2 – 3.2
Summary of ACE Increments and Releases
KeyRequirements Complete; TO4 Under Contract
Requirements Complete; Subject to Negotiation
Requirements Under Development
Baseline Program Plan
• ACE Infrastructure • Secure Web Portal• Account-based access for
USCS & 40 Importers• Initial Account Database• ACE Reference Files (HTS)
Source: Increment Allocation Matrix V.2.2. April 18, 2002; *Task Order 4 Contract
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Overview - Methodology
ACEFunctionality
Needed
Increment 4 Increment 3
I 1.2 RSS
Increment 1.1RSS
Detailed Requirements
For Increment 1.1
Increment 2 RSS
Detailed Requirements
For Increment 2.1
Increment 1.2 RSS
Detailed Requirements
For Increment 1.2
Requirements Specification Set (RSS)
Gather Existing Data Capture “As-Is” Processes Develop “To-Be”” Processes Conduct Focus Groups
• SMEs• PGA• Trade• eCP
ACE SRD
System Requirements Document (SRD)
I1I2
I3I4
Increment AllocationOverallSystem
RequirementsDesiredBusinessResults
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ACEACEDatabaseDatabase
Exam FindingsExam Findings
Entry DataEntry Data
Manifest Manifest DataData
Release DataRelease Data
SAR Ledger $SAR Ledger $
Accounts DataAccounts Data
Reference DataReference Data
ACEACEDatabaseDatabase
SecureIntranet
Dial-up
SecureInternet
PublicInternet
CustomsOperational
Portal
ExistingABI/AMSInterfaces
AccountsPortal• Customs• Importers• Brokers• Census• Carriers
Public Portal
ACS
ACE Increment 1 (Releases 1 and 2)
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ACE Increment 1 Development Timeline as shown in 01/02
Enterprise Portal & Infrastructure
Account Management On-line
Truck ManifestPrimary Inspector PortalAccount Management Enhancements
Periodic Statements and Payment
Feb 2002 Feb 2003
Dec 2003Aug 2003
Oct 2002
Release 1
Jun 2002
Release 2
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ACE Increment 1 Development Timeline as of 06/02
Enterprise Portal & Infrastructure
Account Management On-line
Account Management EnhancementsPeriodic Statements and Payment
Feb 2002 Feb 2003
Dec 2003Aug 2003
Oct 2002
Release 1
Jun 2002
Release 2
Truck Manifest and ReleasePrimary Inspector Portal
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ACE Increment 1.1
Overview
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Increment 1, Release 1
ACE Infrastructure– Provides a secure foundation for delivering ACE functionality– Achieve security certification to facilitate widening the user base
Implement a Secure Web Portal– Used by Customs and Trade– Provides access to all available ACE information (based on assigned
privileges and the data content pulled from ACS)
Create Accounts for Importers and their Designees– Account profiles, and significant activity logs– Limited to approximately 40 Importers (selected by Customs)– Skeletal accounts for brokers and carriers associated with those 40
accounts
Initiate an Account Information database– Contains all ACE account information– Contains some ACS-based compliance information
Initiate the ACE reference information database– Contains HTS reference file
Incr 1
Incr 2
Incr 3
Incr 4
1.1 1.2
2.1 2.2
3.23.1
4.1
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ACE 1.1 Requirements in Sub-releases
ACE Sub-Release in October 02• Initial ACE Infrastructure Established
ACE Systems & Network Mgt Initial Operating Capability (IOC) ACE Security Functionality IOC ACE Logging IOC
• Enterprise Portal Established On-line Help IOC
• Selected Customs Reference Files Implemented for Web Access Harmonized Tariff information (partial) Port Codes
• Initial Alert Structure
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ACE Sub-Release in February 03 ACE Infrastructure Enhanced
– ACE Systems & Network Mgt Enhanced– ACE Security Functionality Enhanced– ACE Logging & Auditing Supported Enhanced
Account Management Functions Implemented– Web-based Account Application
Trade Users from 40 Organizations Customs Users
– Account Creation & Validation Create relationships with brokers and carriers Brokers and carriers confirm the relationship Trade account owners can manage/change access
privileges of users within their account– Account Compliance & Action History– Account Significant Activities Log
ACE 1.1 Requirements (Cont)
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ACE 1.1 Requirements (Cont)
Web-based Reference Files Enhanced
Enhanced financial and transaction data
Enterprise Portal On-Line Help Enhanced– On-line Training for Portal Users IOC
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Establish a Trade Account
Account Application
Customs Validation
Account Established
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Each AccountEstablishes A Hierarchy
Customs Account Managers
Importer Account Owners
Brokers, Carriers
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Accounts Maintain Their Own Internal Information
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USCS Infrastructure
Systems and Network Infrastructure reliability and quality of service
Protect against
intruders while
allowing roles-based
access
Protect and manage data to ensure it is available; DR Planning
Software Distribution and Remote
administration
Storage Management
Configuration and Operations Management
Performance and Availability Management
Security Management
What is the infrastructure of ACE?
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Trade
PGA Users
CustomsEmployees
Partners' SystemsNetwork
Internet
GovernmentNetwork
CustomsIntranet
Firewall
HTTP, HTTPS
HTTP, HTTPS
HTTP, HTTPS
External System Interface
WebSeal
WebSeal
WebSeal
Portal Server
Portal Server
Portal Server
User AuthenticationAuthorization
SSO
User AuthenticationAuthorization
SSO
User AuthenticationAuthorization
SSO
AuthorizationAuthenticationh
ACE Backend
NetSeal
IDS
IDS
IDS
IDS
IDS
IDS IDS
IDS
IDSIDS
IDS IDS
IDS
eCP Security Architecture Concept
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Release 1: Trade Involvement
02-ECP-0605
Release 1
April May Mar June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb
2002 2003
Account Portal Access1.1.2
Trade input to POC
TSN presentations
Base portalDelivery 1.1.1
Requirements & Process Decomp.
Functional Workshops *
* Requirements, process and COTS gap baselines. Focus on UI, reports, queries and data.
TURIC Presentation
Business Readiness
Technical Readiness
SAT
Pilot Deployment
FRN for AccountSelection
Account Participants
SelectedandTSN
Meeting
TSNMeeting
TSN
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Trade Participation in ACE 1.1 Design(July 2002)
General Approach to Trade Participation in ACE 1.1 Design Efforts– Trade invited to participate in special functional design workshops
most-likely conducted in late-June through mid-July 2002 May address multiple functions within a single workshop
– Possibility of future workshops as needs dictate– Each workshop will cover specific function involving Trade– Coordinate through TSN Accounts Committee– Objective is to keep Trade’s interest and situation in view– eCP desires broad range of participation– However, generally limited to 10 representatives
5 Importers 3 Brokers 2 Carriers
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Trade Participation in ACE 1.1 Design(July 2002)
Current listing of suggested functional workshops – Account Creation/Account Management
Company Application/Enrollment Process Individual User Application/Registration Process Identification and Responsibilities of Trade Account Owner
– Business Partner Relationships Creation of Relationship Limitations and Management of user authorizations
– Trade Portal/User Interface Basic layout, navigation, and personalization
– Account Compliance Action Plan Collaborative planning with Customs Account Manager Managed Accounts Only
– Significant Activities Log Document/Correspondence Attachment and Retrieval
– Reports and Queries
5 Importers 3 Brokers 2 Carriers
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Release 1 TimelineMay June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May
1 Continued Participation of SME & Trade
Build Oct. Release 7/2 – 8/15
SIT/SAT9/1 – 10/31
*Release delivered
to Pilot Test10/31
*NDC10/31
Build February Release8/6 – 12/2002
SIT/SAT12/2002 – 02/28/2003
*Full Account and Reference Data
Solution
Account Managers and
Trade 03/01/30 – 05/30Participation of SME & Trade
B
−Portal Framework & Infrastructure−Release to OIT at NDC−Pilot Test & ORR−Intranet only
*SLAs
Defined
*FRN
Results
B
B
B
Operational Readiness Review−Functional Readiness
−Technical Readiness
Reference DataRequirements Decomp Workshops 5/20 – 5/31Design Workshops
6/3 – 6/76/10 – 6/146/17 – 6/216/24 – 6/287/1 – 7/57/7 – 7/127/15 – 7/20
Interim Design Review Oct 7/2Design Gap Analysis Oct 7/4 – 8/5Design Feb Release 7/2 – 8/5CDR 8/16
1
1
11
1
B
B
Operational Readiness Review−Functional Readiness
−Technical Readiness
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ACE Increment 1.2
Overview
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Increment 1, Release 2(Aug 03 – Oct 04)
Provide a primary Inspector portal– Access to all required data / tools via consolidated interface at primary
– Interface at secondary to record inspection findings
Initiating the integrated manifest– Implement an automated truck manifest system
Implement the e-Release for the truck mode– Using pre-filing information to provide the opportunity for faster release at
the primary booth
Initiate a transaction database– Contains all ACE import transaction data
Incr 1
Incr 2
Incr 3
Incr 4
1.1 1.2
2.1 2.2
3.23.1
4.1
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Increment 1, Release 2 (cont)
Initial Account Revenue functions for selected accounts– Statement generation– Periodic payment (via ACH Credit)– Initiate subsidiary A/R ledger
Enhanced Account Management – Notifications and alerts provided to the Account Manager/Account Owner– Enhanced Significant Activity Log Capabilities
Iterative Search Archival of log items
Expand Customs Reference Information – Rules and regulations (initial)– Rulings and decisions (initial)
“Tracer”– Initial enforcement capabilities to record inspection results
Incr 1
Incr 2
Incr 3
Incr 4
1.1 1.2
2.1 2.2
3.23.1
4.1
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ACE 1.2 Transactions-RevenueSubsystem Block Diagram
TransactionsSubsystem:-SAR Log by
ACS Transaction-Revenue Data
ACS(System of Record)
Revenue Data:
-Accounts Receivable
-Payments
Subsidiary Ledger
Pre-file data from Entry Summary
Trade:
-ACH Credit from Riggs Bank
-ABI Inputs
AccountsSubsystemTrade:
-Status Queries
-Statements
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ACE 1.2 Transactions-ReleaseSubsystem Block Diagram
TransactionsSubsystem
ACS(System of Record)
Cargo Data Formats:
-CUSCAR
-Web/XML
-X.12
-Barcodes/Transponders
Release Data:
-Release/Arrival
-Override/Exams
-Selectivity results
Automated Manifest
Pre-file data from Entry filers
ABI Inputs
Trade:
-Status Queries
-Notifications Queries to/from:
-FMCSA
-TECS
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ACE 1.2 Border Crossing Diagram
Truck
Primary Booth
Transponders
Proximity Reader
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ACE 1.2 Release Process
Pre-fileCargoData
TransponderData
Pre-fileCarrierData
ACS SelectivityData Clearance
eReleaseDecisionMatches
Standard ReleaseDecision
No
Yes
Conveyance
Crew
BOL
Manifest
ABI Entry
Image
Image
Send data to ACS
Send data to ACS
No Pre-file Data
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ACE Increments 2 through 4
Overview
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Increment 2, Release 1(Nov 03 – Mar 04)
Create full accounts for brokers, carriers, sureties, Participating Government Agencies (PGAs) and others
Enhanced Account Revenue – Daily statements including ACH Debit
Implement Remaining Release processes for Air, Rail, and Sea modes of transport
Expand Customs reference information
Initiate single database for Selectivity & Targeting criteria
Link to lab findings electronically
Communication of results related to informed and enforced compliance
Incr 1
Incr 2
Incr 3
Incr 4
1.1 1.2
2.1 2.2
3.23.1
4.1
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Increment 2, Release 1 (cont)
Initiate Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) database– Automation of the Customs recordation process (e.g., trademarks,
copyrights)
Bond Administration – Receiving the electronic bond – Adding the information to the account profile– Bond query capability
Incr 1
Incr 2
Incr 3
Incr 4
1.1 1.2
2.1 2.2
3.23.1
4.1
IPR
Rolex
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Increment 2, Release 2 (Sept 04 – Jan 05)
Integrated manifest– Not multi-modal, single manifest type for all modes
ACE release processes for remaining modes of transportation (excluding mail and courier)
Integrated process for all import transaction data
Initial Cargo Tracking (In-Bond, FTZ, & Warehouse)– Electronic reporting by Trade– Initial database to provide data on cargo entry and exit dates
Incr 1
Incr 2
Incr 3
Incr 4
1.1 1.2
2.1 2.2
3.23.1
4.1
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Increment 2, Release 2 (cont)
Initial Conveyance Tracking– Automated monitoring of in-bond conveyances (based on
estimated time of arrival)
Expand Customs Reference Information
Administer Licenses, Permits, and Certificates– Initiate databases
Extended Account Revenue– Automated Violation Billing
Incr 1
Incr 2
Incr 3
Incr 4
1.1 1.2
2.1 2.2
3.23.1
4.1
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Increment 3, Release 1(Feb 05 – June 05)
Automated Anti-Dumping/Countervailing Duty (AD/CVD)– Coordination with Commerce– Automated tracking of entry summaries associated with AD/CVD– Automated notification of information related to AD/CVD cases– Business rules for handling the entry summary for the AD/CVD
Automated Quota & Visa Management– Validating Visas– Tracking and updating Quota usage
Bond Management– Determine Bond Sufficiency
Incr 1
Incr 2
Incr 3
Incr 4
1.1 1.2
2.1 2.2
3.23.1
4.1
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Increment 3, Release 1 (cont)
Expand Customs Reference Information – Census edits
Full IPR Capability– Supporting Release– Supporting Enforcement
Incr 1
Incr 2
Incr 3
Incr 4
1.1 1.2
2.1 2.2
3.23.1
4.1
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Increment 3, Release 2(May 05 – Aug 05)
Automated Census interface – Entry Summary feed for statistics
Generate Trade Statistics and Reports– Supporting Customs, Trade and PGAs
Incr 1
Incr 2
Incr 3
Incr 4
1.1 1.2
2.1 2.2
3.23.1
4.1
Compliant Goods
Non-Compliant Goods
Account Action Plan
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Increment 3, Release 2 (cont)
Automated Entry Summary Processing– Automated Entry Summary (e.g., Importer Activity Summary Statement)
– Automated Reconciliation
Automated Liquidation– Change and No Change liquidation
Automated Protest Management– Electronic protest forms and coordination
Enhanced Account Revenue
Record Team Review (Entry Summary) Findings electronically
Compliance Assessment & Prior Disclosure
Initiate electronic Suspension and/or Extension
Incr 1
Incr 2
Incr 3
Incr 4
1.1 1.2
2.1 2.2
3.23.1
4.1
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Increment 4, Single Release(July 05 – Sept 05)
Account Management– Accounts for Exporters
Full Export Processing– Including coordination with appropriate PGAs – Electronic close-out of in-bond, FTZ and Warehouse entries
Multi-modal Manifest– Providing the manifest for multiple modes of transportation for the
same cargo
ACE Release Processing – Mail– Courier
Automated Drawback Processing– e.g., Automated linking of import and export transactions
Incr 1
Incr 2
Incr 3
Incr 4
1.1 1.2
2.1 2.2
3.23.1
4.1
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Increment 4, Single Release (cont)
Full Cargo Tracking– Automated close-out of In-Bond, FTZ and Warehouse cargo
Full Conveyance Tracking– Automated monitoring and reporting on location of conveyances
Full Account Revenue Functions– Remaining Revenue functionality (Drawback, exports, etc.)– Account Financial Statistics and CFO Reporting
Completed Customs reference information
Full Compliance Assessment
Incr 1
Incr 2
Incr 3
Incr 4
1.1 1.2
2.1 2.2
3.23.1
4.1
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