the Commissioner of Customs in writing additional views and arguments on the basis of such record.

(4) Failure to appear. If neither the licensee nor his attorney appear for a scheduled hearing, the hearing officer shall conclude the hearing and transmit all papers with his recommendation to the Commissioner of Customs.

(e) Decision on the appeal. The Commissioner shall render his decision, in writing, stating his reasons therefor, with respect to the action proposed by the hearing officer or the district director. Such decision shall be transmitted to the district director and served by him on the licensee.

A district director may require each licensed cartman or lighterman and each employee thereof who receives, transports, or otherwise handles imported merchandise which has not been released from Customs custody to carry and display upon request of a Customs officer, an identification card issued by the Bureau of Customs. The card shall be in the possession of the person in whose name it is issued at all times when he is engaged in transactions with respect to imported merchandise. An identification card shall not be issued to any person whose employment in connection with the transportation of bonded merchandise will, in the judgment of the district director, endanger the revenue.

An application for an identification card required pursuant to section 112,41, shall be filed personally by the applicant with the district director on Customs Form 3078 together with two 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" color photographs of himself. The fingerprints of the applicant shall also be required on Standard Form 87 at the time of the filing of the application. The application may be referred to the Customs special agent in charge for investigation and report concerning the character of the applicant.

112.43 Form of identification card.

The identification card shall be issued on Customs Form 3873 and shall not be valid unless signed by the employee and a Customs officer and the United States Customs seal is impressed thereon. The holder shall encase the card in protec tive transparent plastic so that both sides are clearly visible.

112.44 Changes in information on identification cards.

Where there has been a change in the name, address, or employer of the holder, the card shall be promptly submitted by the cardholder to the district director, supported by application in proper form indicating the change so that it may be officially changed on the Customs records. New cards shall be issued when necessary.

The identification card shall be surrendered by the holder or licensee to the district director when:

(a) The employee holder leaves the employment of the licensed cartman or lighterman;

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(b) The cartman or lighterman bond or license is terminated; or

(c) The card is revoked or suspended pursuant to section 112.48.

Report of loss or theft.

The loss or theft of an identification card shall be promptly reported by the cardholder to the district director.

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112.47 Wrongful presentation.

If an identification card is presented by a person other than the one to whom it was issued, such card shall be forthwith confiscated.

112.48 Revocation or suspension of identification cards.

(a) Grounds for revocation or suspension of identification cards. An identification card 'issued pursuant to this part may be revoked or suspended by the district director for any of the following grounds:

fact;

(1) Such card was obtained through fraud or the misstatement of a material

(2) The holder of such card is convicted of a felony, or convicted of a misdemeanor involving theft, smuggling, or any theft-connected crime;

(3) The holder permits the card to be used by any other person, or refuses to produce it upon the proper demand of a Customs officer; or

(4) The holder fails to abide by the rules and regulations prescribed in section 112.45 and Part 125 of this chapter.

(b) Notice of revocation or suspension. The district director shall suspend or revoke an identification card by serving notice of the proposed action in writing upon the holder of the card. Such notice shall be in the form of a statement specifically setting forth the grounds for revocation or suspension of the card and shall be final and conclusive upon the holder unless he shall file with the district director a written notice of appeal in accordance with paragraph (c) of this section.

(c) Notice of appeal. The holder may file a written notice of appeal from the revocation or suspension within 10 days following receipt of the notice of revocation or suspension. The notice of appeal shall be filed, in duplicate, and shall set forth the response of the holder to the statement of the district director. The holder in his notice of appeal may request a hearing.

(d) Hearing on appeal.

(1) Notification of and time of hearing. If a hearing is requested, it shall be held before a hearing officer designated by the Secretary of the Treasury or his designee within 30 days following application therefor. The holder shall be notified of the time and place of hearing at least 5 days prior thereto.

(2) Conduct of hearing. The holder of the card may be represented by counsel at the revocation or suspension hearing. All evidence and testimony of witnesses in such proceeding, including substantiation of charges and the answer thereto, shall be presented with both parties having the right of cross-examination. A stenographic record of the proceedings shall be made and a copy thereof shall be delivered to the cardholder. At the conclusion of such proceedings or review of a written appeal, the hearing officer or the district director, as the case may be, shall forthwith transmit all papers and the stenographic record of the hearing, if held, to the Commissioner of Customs, together with his recommendation for final action.

(3) Additional arguments. Following a hearing and within 10 calendar days after delivery of a copy of the stenographic record, the holder of the card may submit to the Commissioner of Customs in writing additional views and arguments on the basis of such record.

(4) Failure to appear. If neither the cardholder nor his attorney appear for a scheduled hearing, the hearing officer shall conclude the hearing and transmit all papers with his recommendation to the Commissioner of Customs.

(e) Decision on the appeal. The Commissioner shall render his decision, in writing, stating his reasons therefor, with respect to the action proposed by the hearing officer or the district director. Such decision shall be transmitted to the district director and served by him on the cardholder.

112.49 Temporary identification cards.

(a) Issuance. When an identification card is required by the district director under section 112.41, and the district director determines that the application for the identification card cannot be administratively processed in a reasonable period of time, any licensed cartman or lighterman may upon written request have a temporary identification card issued by the district director to his employee if he can show to the satisfaction of the district director that a hardship to his business would result pending issuance of an identification card.

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(b) Validity and renewal. The temporary identification card shall be valid for a period of 60 days. The district director may renew the temporary identification card for additional 30-day periods if he feels that the circumstances under which the temporary identification card was originally issued continue to exist. The temporary identification card shall be returned by the holder or licensee to the district director when the identification card is issued or the privileges granted thereby are withdrawn.

(c) Withdrawal of temporary card. The temporary identification card may be withdrawn at any time if in the judgment of the district director continuation of the privileges granted thereby would endanger the revenue or if the holder of the temporary identification card refuses or neglects to obey any proper order of a Customs officer or any Customs order, rule, or regulation.

(d) Bond. The licensed cartman or lighterman shall as a condition precedent to the issuance of a temporary identification card to his employee be required to post a bond in a penal sum, the amount to be determined by the district director, to guarantee return of the temporary identification card by the holder upon its withdrawal or upon issuance of a permanent identification card and to cover any loss or damage caused to the United States by the holder of the temporary identification card. The bond shall be in the following format:

dollars

as sureties, are held and firmly bound unto the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA in the sum of ($ ), for payment of which we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. day of

Witness our hands and seals this

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Whereas, the said principal has requested the issuance of a temporary identification card for

and

(name of employee) Whereas, the said principal has satisfied the district director that a hardship to his business would result from the nonissuance of a temporary identification card for the said employee; and

Whereas, the said temporary identification card may be withdrawn at any time by the district director if he believes the continuation of the privileges granted thereby would endanger the revenue or the holder of the temporary identification card refuses or neglects to obey any proper order of a Customs officer or any Customs order, rule, or regulation; and Whereas, the said principal has executed this obligation as a condition precedent to the issuance of said temporary identification card;

Now, Therefore, the Condition of This Obligation is Such That-

(1) If the above-bounden principal for whose benefit the temporary identification card has been issued, shall return the said card upon notice of demand made by the district director or upon the issuance of a permanent card to the said employee; and

(2) If the said principal shall exonerate and hold harmless the United States and its officers from or on account of any risk, loss, damage, or expense of any kind or description caused by the holder of the temporary identification card; and (3) If the said principal fails to comply with any of the foregoing conditions, shall pay the amount of this obligation as liquidated damages;

Then this obligation to be void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect.

*If the principal or surety is a corporation, the name of the State in which incorporated also shall be snown.

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