How to Request a Permit in Embargo

Use this task to request a permit for an active embargo or OPSL note in the AAR Embargo/OPSL Permit System. Mandatory fields marked with an asterisk (*) must be entered to submit the form 

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This task submits a permit request in the AAR Embargo/OPSL Permit System.

Steps to Request a Permit

1. Sign in to “Launch Pad” and open “AAR Embargo/OPSL Permit System”
   • Requires “Embargo Party to Waybill” permission access
2. From the menu bar, select “Embargo Permits” then “Request Permit”
   • To request a permit for an OPSL note, select “OPSL Note Permits” then “Request Permit”
3. Enter the embargo number in “Permit(s) for Embargo” and select “Priority”
4. Enter the “Reason” and “Number of Permits Needed”
   • One permit is required for each waybill
5. Review “Permit Start Date”
   • The default is the request date
   • It must match the waybill date and fall within the embargo start and end dates
6. Review “Permit End Date”
   • The system defaults to 10 working days after the start date or the embargo end date, whichever is earlier
   • It must be after the start date and within the embargo start and end dates
7. Enter “Shipper CIF” and “Consignee CIF” if required by the embargo
   • Only one of each can be entered per request
8. Enter one or more STCCs or descriptions in “Free Form Commodity”
9. Select “Submit”
   • The system generates a Request ID
   • The request remains Pending until approved by the issuing road