Advance Commercial Information (ACI)

Client Action Plan (air mode)

The following information is required for the ACI Client Action Plan (air mode). Clients should provide as much detail as possible about their systems and processes and what steps they are taking to prepare for full implementation.

• Client name
• Client contact person, position, telephone number and e-mail address
• Client type: air carrier or freight forwarder
• CBSA-approved carrier code
• Specify who will be submitting supplementary cargo reports (the freight forwarder or the air carrier on behalf of the freight forwarder).
• If you are an air carrier, provide a list of freight forwarders who will be transmitting supplementary cargo reports on your behalf.
• Indicate which method of communication will be used to transmit data to the CBSA (e.g. VAN/CADEX lines, Customs Internet Gateway, CBSA Direct Connect, third-party service provider).
• If a third-party service provider will be used, provide their name.
• Provide a status report and timeline for systems development.
• Indicate when you will be ready for systems testing by the CBSA.
• Specify the date that you expect to begin electronic transmissions and the estimated volume of transmissions.
• If you intend on using a phased-in approach based on location, provide the site, the expected start-up date and the estimated volume of electronic transmissions per site.
• Indicate when you expect your systems and processes will be ready for electronic data interchange (EDI) and in compliance with ACI Phase 2 air regulations as specified in the Reporting of Imported Goods Regulations.

The completed Action Plan must be submitted before December 5, 2005, to the Manager of Program and Policy Development at the following address:

Program and Policy Development
Commercial Programs Division
Innovation, Science and Technology Branch
Canada Border Services Agency
171 Slater Street, 7th floor
Ottawa, ON K1A 0L8

Facsimile: (613) 948-4827
E-mail: aci@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca