CBP Website Won't Be Updated During Government Shutdown
CBP will not be actively managing the agency's website during the ongoing federal government shutdown (see 1812240009), CBP said in a notice on the site. "Due to the lapse in federal funding, this website will not be actively managed," said CBP. "This website was last updated on December 21, 2018 and will not be updated until after funding is enacted. As such, information on this website may not be up to date. Transactions submitted via this website might not be processed and we will not be able to respond to inquiries until after appropriations are enacted."
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The Federal Maritime Commission also said its website and other functions will be affected by the shutdown. Other than FMC commissioners Michael Khouri, who is also acting chairman, and Rebecca Dye, "all Commission employees have been placed on furlough and are prohibited by law from performing any duties during the shutdown," the FMC said in a news release. "As a result, all Commission functions have been suspended." That includes the agency's online databases as well as online filing or application acceptance, the FMC said.