AES Broadcast  10/17/2008          Broadcast  #  2008054

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AES Downtime Has Expired For AESDirect Filers Experiencing Issues 

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         **  This message is intended for AESDirect Program users only ** 
         
         
         The AES Downtime Policy has expired for those AESDirect filers experiencing 
         validation issues when users logged into the system using their legacy 
         user accounts. 

 As a reminder, you must file all shipments that were exported under the 
         AES Downtime Policy in accordance with the Foreign Trade Regulations. 

 For further information or questions, contact the U.S. Census Bureau's 
         AES Branch at 1-800-549-0595, menu option 1, at askaes@census.gov
         or online at www.census.gov/trade.