Manage Embargo and OPSL Notes in Embargo

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Only officers assigned as Embargo officers or OPSL Note Officers can manage an Embargo or an OPSL Note; Ensure you hold the correct role with the correct road mark. 

Search and Discovery

Search Embargoes

Use this task to find embargoes in the system. Results allow access to actions such as cloning, amending, re‑issuing, or canceling.

Steps to Search Embargoes

  1. Select “Embargoes > Search Embargoes” from the menu
  2. Enter search criteria
  3. Select “Advanced Search” if you need additional filters
  4. Select an embargo in the results by choosing the link in the embargo column

Search OPSL Notes

Use this task to find OPSL Notes and access actions such as cloning, amending, re‑issuing, or canceling.

Steps to Search OPSL Notes

  1. Select “OPSL Notes > Search OPSL Notes”
  2. Enter search criteria
  3. Select “Advanced Search” if needed
  4. Select an OPSL Note in the results by choosing the link in the OPSL Note column

Use Advanced Search

Advanced Search provides additional filtering options for embargoes and OPSL Notes.

Steps to Use Advanced Search

  1. Open either “Search Embargoes” or “Search OPSL Notes”
  2. Select “Advanced Search”
  3. Enter additional criteria
  4. Run the search to view results

Clone

Clone an Embargo or OPSL Note

Use this task to create a new draft or issued embargo based on an existing one. The original record is not changed.

Steps to Clone an Embargo or OPSL Note

  1. Open an approved and effective embargo or OPSL Note
  2. Scroll to the bottom and select “Clone”
  3. Make appropriate changes
  4. Select “Save as Draft” or “Issue Embargo”
    - The original record is not deleted or altered

Clone an Embargo as an OPSL Note

Use this task to create a new OPSL Note based on an existing embargo.

Steps to Clone an Embargo as an OPSL Note

  1. Open an approved and effective embargo
  2. Scroll to the bottom and select “Clone OPSL Note”
  3. Make changes
  4. Select “Save as Draft” or “Issue Embargo”

Modify and Update

Amend an Embargo or OPSL Note

Use this task to update an existing embargo or OPSL Note. Updates are visible only after approval.

Steps to Amend an Embargo or OPSL Note

  1. Open the embargo or OPSL Note and select “Amend”
  2. Make changes
  3. Submit the amendment for approval
    - Updates are not visible until approved
    - Previous versions remain available

Re‑issue an Embargo or OPSL Note

Use this task for embargoes or OPSL Notes that are within 30 days of expiration.

Steps to Re‑issue an Embargo or OPSL Note

  1. Open an embargo less than 30 days from expiration
  2. Select “Re‑issue”
  3. Confirm by selecting “Re‑issue” again
  4. Verify status shows “Re‑issue Pending”

Deactivate

Cancel an Embargo or OPSL Note

Use this task to cancel a current embargo or OPSL Note. After cancellation completes, waybills no longer receive hold notifications.

Steps to Cancel an Embargo or OPSL Note

  1. Open the current embargo or OPSL Note
  2. Select “Cancel”
  3. Enter a reason for cancellation
  4. Select “Cancel Embargo” to confirm