✈️Renewal of Facial Comparison Test for APIS Compliance by DHS
Facial Comparison for APIS Compliance Test: Renewal of Test
Summary
This notice announces that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is renewing the Facial Comparison for Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) Compliance Test. Commercial air and sea carriers that voluntarily participate in this test use CBP's Traveler Verification Service (TVS) to comply with APIS regulatory requirements. During this test, participating carriers will use the existing TVS to ensure the manifest information sent to CBP is correct and to perform the required identity verification pursuant to APIS regulations. This process has the potential to expedite the departure process as compared to the manual data and identity verification process.
Agencies
- Homeland Security Department
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The notice details the renewal of the Facial Comparison for APIS Compliance Test, which impacts commercial air and sea carriers by introducing compliance requirements with the APIS regulations. This affects their operational processes and could lead to potential cost savings and enhanced efficiency through facial recognition technology, thus representing significant regulatory compliance implications for carriers.