Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998Dangos y teitl llawn

ATTACHMENT 6–D U.K.

AVIATION SECURITY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ACCOUNT CONSIGNORS U.K.

These instructions have been prepared for your use and for information to your staff engaged in the preparation and control of consignments of air cargo/air mail. These instructions are provided to you in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council(1) and its implementing acts.

Premises U.K.

Access to areas where consignments of identifiable air cargo/air mail are prepared, packaged and/or stored shall be controlled to ensure that no unauthorised persons have access to the consignments.

Visitors shall be accompanied at all times in, or prevented access to, those areas where consignments of identifiable air cargo/air mail are prepared, packaged and/or stored.

Staff U.K.

The integrity of all staff being recruited who will have access to identifiable air cargo/air mail shall be verified. This verification shall include at least a check of the identity (if possible by photographic identity card, driving licence or passport) and a check of the curriculum vitae and/or provided references.

All staff who have access to identifiable air cargo/air mail shall be made aware of their security responsibilities as set out in these instructions.

Responsible nominee U.K.

At least one person responsible for the application and control of these instructions shall be nominated (responsible nominee).

Consignment integrity U.K.

Consignments of air cargo/air mail shall not contain any prohibited articles, unless they have been properly declared and subjected to the applicable laws and regulations.

Consignments of air cargo/air mail shall be protected against unauthorised interference.

Consignments of air cargo/air mail shall be adequately packaged and, where possible, include tamper evident closure.

Consignments of air cargo/air mail being shipped shall be fully described on the attached documentation together with correct addressing information.

Transport U.K.

Where the account consignor is responsible for the transport of consignments of air cargo/air mail, the consignments shall be protected against unauthorised interference.

Where a contractor is used by the account consignor:

(a)

the consignments shall be sealed before transportation; and

(b)

the haulier declaration as contained in Attachment 6-E shall be agreed by the haulier who transports on behalf of the account consignor.

The signed declaration or a copy of the appropriate authority equivalent shall be retained by the account consignor.

Irregularities U.K.

Irregularities, apparent or suspected, related to these instructions shall be reported to the responsible nominee. The responsible nominee shall take appropriate action.

Consignments from other sources U.K.

An account consignor may pass consignments which it has not itself originated to a regulated agent, provided that:

(a)

they are separated from consignments which it has originated; and

(b)

the origin is clearly indicated on the consignment or on accompanying documentation.

All such consignments must be screened before they are loaded on to an aircraft.

Unannounced inspections U.K.

Aviation security inspectors from the appropriate authority may conduct unannounced inspections to verify compliance with these instructions. The inspectors will always carry an official pass, which must be produced on demand when an inspection is being conducted on your premises. The pass includes the name and photograph of the inspector.

Prohibited articles U.K.

Assembled explosive and incendiary devices shall not be carried in consignments of cargo unless the requirements of all safety rules are met in full.

Declaration of commitments U.K.

The ‘Declaration of commitments — account consignor’ does not have to be signed and submitted to the regulated agent, if your company is a holder of an AEO certificate referred to in point (b) or (c) of Article 14a(1) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93(2)

However, you must inform the regulated agent immediately if your company is no longer a holder of an AEO certificate. In this case, the regulated agent will inform you of how to ensure the account consignor status.

DECLARATION OF COMMITMENTS — ACCOUNT CONSIGNOR U.K.

In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council(3) and its implementing acts,

I declare that,

• [name of company] complies with these ‘Aviation security instructions for account consignors’,

• [name of company] ensures that these instructions are communicated to staff with access to air cargo/air mail,

• [name of company] keeps air cargo/air mail secure until it is handed over to the regulated agent,

• [name of company] accepts that consignments may be subject to security controls, including screening, and

• [name of company] accepts unannounced inspections at its premises by the appropriate authority of the Member State in which it is located in order to assess whether [name of company] complies with these instructions.

I shall accept full responsibility for this declaration.

Name:

Position in company:

Date:

Signature:

(1)

Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2008 on common rules in the field of civil aviation security and repealing Regulation (EC) No 2320/2002 (OJ L 97, 9.4.2008, p. 72).

(2)

Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 of 2 July 1993 laying down provisions for the implementation of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 establishing the Community Customs Code (OJ L 253, 11.10.1993, p. 1).

(3)

Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2008 on common rules in the field of civil aviation security and repealing Regulation (EC) No 2320/2002 (OJ L 97, 9.4.2008, p. 72).