Reading Room Document
Assessment of Inspectional Overtime Charges at Other than Designated Ports of Entry
The document is a memorandum from the Department of Justice regarding the assessment of inspectional overtime charges at ports of entry for airlines. The conclusion reached is that the Attorney General has the discretion to promulgate regulations exempting airlines from overtime inspection charges. The document presents questions for review, including whether the regulations exceed the INS' power to exempt airlines from overtime inspection charges and whether they interfere with the power of the Secretary of the Treasury to designate ports of entry for civil aircraft. Additionally, the document discusses the legislative history and administrative practice related to the overtime charges. It also suggests that the Attorney General has the authority to amend the regulations if necessary.
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