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Air Cargo Security in EU Regulatory Framework: 

Air Cargo Security in EU Regulatory Framework

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EU Regulatory Activities EU-US Trans Atlantic Dialogue Future Challenges EU Air Cargo Security Research Presentation Overview

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Since 9/11/01 Existence of Mandatory Regulation in the field of aviation security at all EU Members States superseding national laws Reg. 2320/2002 Mandatory Regulation in effect since January 19, 2003 setting standards in aviation security at all EU airports. Regulation 2320/2002 was based on standards contained in ICAO Annex 17, recommendations of European Civil Aviation Conference and Commissions proposals, thus providing a comprehensive and advanced base for EU aviation security standards. EU Regulation 2320/2002 and its implementing regulations are applicable immediately after entry into force. Legal Basis

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Commission Activities and EU Regulations Commission Cargo Working Group – Policy Development Cooperation and Coordination with ICAO and ECAC - International Coordination within the Commission (TAXUD, JLS) – Internal Coordination Coordination with US on TSA Air Cargo Rules – External Policy Coordination Air Cargo Research – Database, K9, Screening Technologies, etc. EU Air cargo security Regulations: Reg. 2320/2002 and 831/2006 amending Reg. 622/2003.

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Commission Activities and EU Regulations Important Air Cargo Security Regulatory Developments in 2006: Adoption of Regulation 831/2006 which provided further implementing requirements to Regulation 2320/2002 and amended Regulation 622/2003 which include: §6.1 Applicability and Definitions §6.2 Regulated Agent Obligations §6.3 Security Controls §6.4 Known Consignor Qualification §6.5 Account Consignor Qualification §6.6 Transshipment Security Controls

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Regulation 2320/2002 and 622/2003 – first EU mandatory air cargo security rules – lessons learned….. Revision process of 2320.. EU Air cargo working group – EU kitchen for new air cargo rules consisting of Member States authorities and industry representatives. Regulation 831/2006 and implementation challenges will require solid assessment.. Initial feedback from inspections… Next Steps…Independent validations of known consignors, advantages and disadvantages…. Can we achieve this ? Coordination with EU Customs regulatory framework and Authorized Economic Operator status…. EU Regulatory Initiatives

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EU Inspections Identified Focus Areas: Regulated Agent Obligations Known Consignor Recognition Cross Border Trade Issues Security Screening – no single solution X-ray - Trace Detection - Dogs - Physical Searches Can we screen 100% of cargo by physical means ? Or be target focused ? EU Regulatory Initiatives

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Air Cargo Security Research European Commission Research in Air Cargo Security: Known Consignor-Regulated Agent Database Pilot - Evaluate and develop tool for compliance and facilitation Explosive Detection Dogs Performance Standards- Develop proposals for regulatory standards for explosive detection dogs applicable in EU

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Assist the industry Assists the Appropriate Authorities Air Cargo Security Research

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Ease the accreditation process for Authorities and Operators Air Cargo Security Research Establish who is the Known Consignor

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Air Cargo Security Research Explosive Detection Dogs Study Criteria's: Establish key factors affecting dogs performance in explosive detection in the field of air cargo, ex. selection, training, deployment and quality control. Make regulatory proposal to the EU AVSEC Regulatory Committee for adoption as mandatory standards applicable to all dogs involved in explosive detection as subject of Regulation 2320/2002

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Air Cargo Activities in High Level Policy Dialogue on Border and Transport (TSA, CBP – TREN, TAXUD) Air Cargo Activities in EU-US Transport Security Cooperation Group including US Transport Security Administration and EU Commission Directorate for Energy and Transport 2006 EU-US Summit Conclusions and Trans Atlantic Business Dialogue EU-US Explosive Detection Dog Workshop 2006 EU – US Cooperation

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Latest Congressional Developments in the field of air cargo and challenges it may pose in Trans Atlantic supply chain. Danger of duplications of air cargo security rules, urgent need for coordination between the Customs and Transport Security authorities Tomorrows Challenge is mutual recognition and elimination of layers of duplications and redundancies… where is US development leading..? EU – US Cooperation

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Development of rules should meet the security objectives and operational realities.. Future rules must be carefully considered before adoption.. Transparent dialogue between authorities and industry is essential… Avoiding duplications in Trans Atlantic context will strengthen air cargo security measures and the security of the supply chain.. Screening of air cargo is a complex process – one size does not fit all…. Thank You for Your Attention ! Challenges for the Future