Powers, duties and functions of DPAC

(1) The main function of the DPAC shall be to regulate the DPAs. (2) For the purpose of carrying out the objectives specified in section 4, the DPAC may have and exercise the powers, duties and functions as conferred on it by this Act and in particular, to– (a) advise and make recommendations to the Minister on all aspects of development of the DPAs; (b) develop and propose policies and legislation to the Minister for the development of the DPAs; (c) examine and determine applications by a company for a DPA status and issue relevant approvals; Designated Processing Areas 11 (d) issue, vary, suspend or revoke a DPA status or a benefit granted by the DPAC, in accordance with the requirements of this Act; (e) ensure the recovery of any costs to implement and administer DPAs; (f) set standards and procedures for the development, efficient management and maintenance of DPAs; Powers, duties and (g) implement administrative procedures for the management of all goods and merchandise imported into or exported from DPAs; (h) set administrative fees or fines for the violation of any of the provisions of this Act, after consultation with the DPA Developers, DPA Businesses and Special DPAs; and (i) do all other acts as may be incidental or conducive to the attainment of the objectives of the DPAC or the exercise of the proper performance of its powers duties and functions under this Act. (3) The DPAC may grant to a company that is not an approved company, permission to operate within a DPA, if the good, product or service provided by the company is deemed by the DPAC to be complementary to or enhance the DPAs. (4) A company that is granted permission under subsection (3), shall not be eligible for DPA benefits. (5) The DPAC may enter into an agreement with the Comptroller of Customs to facilitate the efficient operation of a DPA, including12 (a) the availability of Customs services in a DPA on a continuous basis; (b) to carry out any Customs procedures and systems, to enable the pre-arrival clearance of goods destined for the DPAs; and (c) the efficient transportation of goods and equipment destined for a DPA from a port subject to compliance with any security and bonding arrangement as determined by the Comptroller. (6) The DPAC may establish subcommittees to advise on issues to assist the DPAC in the performance of its duties and functions and the exercise of its powers under this Act. (7) A Member of any subcommittee established under sub- section (6) may be a member of the DPAC or a person with technical expertise in any area of the specific issue that is being advised on.