Is an Air AMS carrier required to request a permit to transfer electronically through Air AMS?

Is an Air AMS carrier required to request a permit to transfer electronically through Air AMS?

Yes. The Final Rule requires that the local transfer destination facility must be provided electronically through Air AMS.  The local transfer destination facility may be a Container Freight Station/Express Consignment Carrier Facility identified by a FIRMS code or another air carrier identified by its carrier code.