Canadian nationals may enter the United States for a period of not more than 72 hours and must remain in areas adjacent to the immediate shore. For 32 years. the 168 permit was issued annually to eligible boaters without any fee. In 1995. however. the Immigration and Naturalization Service began requiring a fee of $16 for individuals. or $32 for a family. The INS advises me that. although the 168 was issued gratis prior to 1995. they believe that a user fee statute that has been in effect since 1952 requires the imposition of a fee absent congressional direction to the contrary. The INS regulations implementing the 168 Permit Program impose a costly and unnecessary burden for many recreational boaters. The regulations require each guest of a boat owner. who is not a member of his or her family. to travel to an immigration office during business hours to complete the 168 application and pay the required fee. This requirement is virtually impossible to implement. As a consequence.
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