Saint Lucia
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7.7.1
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7.7.2 (a) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (i), (ii)
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7.7.3 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g)
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7.7.4
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7.7.5
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7.7.6
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| Indicative date of implementation | 31 December 2020 |
| Definitive date of implementation | 29 June 2025 |
| Extension of time |
Request received
4 March 2025
Original definitive date
29 June 2025
New date requested
29 June 2027
Date approved
Reason
The Government of Saint Lucia has not been able to secure the necessary technical assistance and capacity building support required for implementation of an Authorized Operators programme. The Government's attempt to identify the necessary support has involved engagement with a few donor development partners with discussions still ongoing.
Committee approval:
Pending
Link to notification
Request received
23 August 2023
Original definitive date
29 December 2023
New date requested
29 June 2025
Date approved
29 June 2025
Reason
An internal assessment revealed that additional time as well as external support is required for the development and successful roll-out of an Authorized Operator programme. More specifically, the legislative and regulatory framework has to be further developed to take into account new processes and procedures, as well as the need for mutual recognition agreements. External assistance is also required to: (i) build the capacity of customs officials; and (ii) to develop awareness programmes aimed at enhancing the cooperation of potential operators in the sharing of confidential information critical to the process, and to ultimately improve the uptake of the programme.
Committee approval:
Approved
Link to notification
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| Shift | Shift from Cat. B to Cat. C notification. |
| Assistance required for implementation | The legislative and regulatory framework has to be further developed to take into account new processes and procedures, as well as the need for mutual recognition agreements. External assistance is also required to: (i) build the capacity of customs officials; and (ii) to develop awareness programmes aimed at enhancing the cooperation of potential operators in the sharing of confidential information critical to the process, and to ultimately improve the uptake of the programme. |
| Donor / Agency | Not yet notified |
| Progress reported | Not yet notified |