CANADA CUSTOMS AND REVENUE AGENCY - NOTICES
 

April 11,  2003

Customs Notice N-507:  Mandatory Change for FIRST Release Option

This Notice is a follow-up to Customs Notice N-452 issued on 4 July 2002, on the requirement for drivers requesting release under the FIRST option to be registered under the
Commercial Driver Registration Program (CDRP).

The requirement for drivers reporting under the FIRST option to present a CDRP card scheduled to take effect 1 April 2003 is postponed indefinitely.

All aspects of the FIRST release process will remain unchanged, including the normal processing of drivers at the primary inspection line.