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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 of 5 November 2015 laying down detailed measures for the implementation of the ... basic standards on aviation security (Text with EEA relevance)

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ANNEXU.K.

1.AIRPORT SECURITYU.K.

1.0GENERAL PROVISIONSU.K.

1.0.1Unless otherwise stated, the authority, airport operator, air carrier or entity responsible in accordance with the national civil aviation security programme referred to in Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 shall ensure the implementation of the measures set out in this Chapter.U.K.
1.0.2For the purposes of this Chapter, an aircraft, bus, baggage cart or other means of transport, or a walkway or jetway, shall be regarded as a part of an airport.U.K.

For the purposes of this Chapter, ‘secured baggage’ means screened departing hold baggage that is physically protected so as to prevent the introduction of any objects.

[F11.0.3Without prejudice to the criteria for derogations as set out in Part K of the Annex to Commission Regulation (EC) No 272/2009(1), the appropriate authority may allow special security procedures or exemptions for the protection and security of airside areas at airports on days on which there is not more than one aircraft to be loaded, unloaded, boarded or disembarked at any one time either within the critical part of the security restricted area or at an airport that falls outside of the scope of point 1.1.3.]U.K.

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1.0.4For the purposes of this Annex ‘items carried by persons other than passengers’ refers to the belongings intended for the personal use of the person that carries them.U.K.
F21.0.5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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1.1AIRPORT PLANNING REQUIREMENTSU.K.

1.1.1BoundariesU.K.
1.1.1.1Boundaries between landside, airside, security restricted areas, critical parts and, where applicable, demarcated areas shall be clearly identifiable at each airport in order to enable the appropriate security measures to be taken in each of those areas.U.K.
1.1.1.2The boundary between landside and airside shall be a physical obstruction that is clearly visible to the general public and which denies a person unauthorised access.U.K.
1.1.2Security restricted areasU.K.
1.1.2.1Security restricted areas shall include at least the following:U.K.
(a)

a part of an airport to which screened departing passengers have access; and

(b)

a part of an airport through which screened departing hold baggage may pass or in which it may be held, unless it concerns secured baggage; and

(c)

a part of an airport designated for the parking of aircraft to be boarded or loaded.

1.1.2.2A part of an airport shall be regarded as a security restricted area at least for the period of time that the activities referred to in point 1.1.2.1 are taking place.U.K.

When a security restricted area is established, a security search of the parts that could have been contaminated shall be carried out immediately before such an area is established in order to reasonably ensure that it does not contain prohibited articles. This provision shall be considered to be met for aircraft that are subject to an aircraft security search.

1.1.2.3Whenever unauthorised persons may have had access to security restricted areas, a security search of the parts that could have been contaminated shall be carried out as soon as possible in order to reasonably ensure that it does not contain prohibited articles. This provision shall be considered to be met for aircraft that are subject to an aircraft security search.U.K.
1.1.3Critical parts of security restricted areasU.K.
[F11.1.3.1Critical parts shall be established at airports where more than 60 persons hold airport identification cards giving access to security restricted areas.]U.K.
1.1.3.2Critical parts shall include at least the following:U.K.
(a)

all parts of an airport to which screened departing passengers have access; and

(b)

all parts of an airport through which screened departing hold baggage may pass or in which it may be held, unless it concerns secured baggage.

A part of an airport shall be regarded as a critical part at least for the period of time that the activities referred to in points (a) or (b) are taking place.

1.1.3.3When a critical part is established, a security search of the parts that could have been contaminated shall be carried out immediately before such a part is established in order to reasonably ensure that it does not contain prohibited articles. This provision shall be considered to be met for aircraft that are subject to an aircraft security search.U.K.
[F31.1.3.4A security search of those critical parts that could have been contaminated shall be carried out as soon as possible in order to reasonably ensure that they do not contain prohibited articles, wherever access to critical parts has occurred by any of the following:U.K.
(a)

unscreened persons;

(b)

passengers and crew members arriving from [F4any airport other than a domestic airport or any other airport designated by the appropriate authority];

(c)

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This point shall be considered to be met for aircrafts that are subject to an aircraft security search, and it shall not apply when persons covered by point 1.3.2 and point 4.1.1.7 have had access to critical parts.

As far as [F6point (b) is] concerned, this provision shall only apply to those critical parts that are used by screened hold baggage and/or screened departing passengers not departing on the same aircraft as these passengers and crew members.]

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1.2ACCESS CONTROLU.K.

1.2.1Access to airsideU.K.
1.2.1.1Access to airside may only be authorised if persons and vehicles have a legitimate reason to be there. Guided tours of the airport escorted by authorised persons shall be considered to have a legitimate reason.U.K.
1.2.1.2In order to be granted access to airside a person shall carry an authorisation.U.K.
1.2.1.3In order to be granted access to airside a vehicle shall display a vehicle pass.U.K.
1.2.1.4Persons who are airside shall, upon request, present their authorisation for control.U.K.
1.2.2Access to security restricted areasU.K.
1.2.2.1Access to security restricted areas may only be granted if persons and vehicles have a legitimate reason to be there. Guided tours of the airport escorted by authorised persons shall be considered to have a legitimate reason.U.K.
1.2.2.2In order to be granted access to security restricted areas a person shall present one of the following authorisations:U.K.
(a)

a valid boarding card or equivalent; or

(b)

a valid crew identification card; or

(c)

a valid airport identification card; or

(d)

a valid national appropriate authority identification card; or

(e)

a valid compliance authority identification card recognised by the national appropriate authority.

Alternatively, access may also be granted after positive identification via biometric data verification.

1.2.2.3In order to be granted access to security restricted areas a vehicle shall display a valid vehicle pass.U.K.
1.2.2.4The boarding card or equivalent referred to in point 1.2.2.2(a) shall be checked before a person is granted access to security restricted areas in order to reasonably ensure that it is valid.U.K.

The card referred to in points 1.2.2.2(b)-(e), respectively, shall be checked before a person is granted access to security restricted areas in order to reasonably ensure that it is valid and corresponds to the holder.

Where biometric identification is used, the verification shall ensure that the person seeking access to security restricted areas holds one of the authorisations listed under point 1.2.2.2 and that this authorisation is valid and was not disabled.

1.2.2.5In order to prevent unauthorised access to security restricted areas access points shall be controlled by:U.K.
(a)

an electronic system which limits access to one person at a time; or

(b)

authorised persons implementing access control.

The appropriate authority may define in its national aviation security programme that the limitation to one person at a time under point (a) does not apply at access points exclusively used by law enforcement officers.

1.2.2.6The vehicle pass shall be checked before a vehicle is granted access to security restricted areas to ensure that it is valid and corresponds to the vehicle.U.K.
1.2.2.7Access to security restricted areas shall also be subject to the additional provisions laid down in Commission Implementing Decision C(2015) 8005.U.K.
1.2.3Requirements for [F7United Kingdom] crew identification cards and airport identification cardsU.K.
1.2.3.1A crew identification card of a crew member employed by a [F8United Kingdom] air carrier and an airport identification card may only be issued to a person who has an operational need and has successfully completed a background check in accordance with point 11.1.3.U.K.

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1.2.3.2Crew and airport identification cards shall be issued for a period not exceeding five years.U.K.
1.2.3.3The identification card of a person who fails a background check shall be immediately withdrawn.U.K.
1.2.3.4The identification card shall be worn in a visible place at least whenever the holder is in security restricted areas.U.K.

A person who is not displaying his card in security restricted areas other than those areas where passengers are present shall be challenged by persons responsible for the implementation of point 1.5.1(c) and, as appropriate, be reported.

1.2.3.5The identification card shall be returned immediately to the issuing entity:U.K.
(a)

upon request of the issuing entity; or

(b)

upon termination of employment; or

(c)

upon change of employer; or

(d)

upon change of the need to have access to areas for which an authorisation has been given; or

(e)

upon expiry of the card; or

(f)

upon withdrawal of the card.

1.2.3.6The issuing entity shall be notified immediately of the loss, theft or failure to return an identification card.U.K.
F91.2.3.7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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F101.2.3.8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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1.2.4Supplementary requirements for [F11United Kingdom] crew identification cardsU.K.
1.2.4.1A crew identification card of a crew member employed by a [F12United Kingdom] air carrier shall display:U.K.

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(a)

the name and photograph of the holder; and

(b)

the name of the air carrier; and

(c)

the word ‘crew’ in English; and

(d)

the expiry date.

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1.2.5Supplementary requirements for airport identification cardsU.K.
1.2.5.1An airport identification card shall display:U.K.
(a)

the name and photograph of the holder; and

(b)

the name of the employer of the holder, unless electronically programmed; and

(c)

the name of either the issuing entity or the airport; and

(d)

the areas for which the holder is authorised to have access; and

(e)

the expiry date, unless electronically programmed.

The names and areas of access may be replaced by an equivalent identification.

1.2.5.2In order to prevent the misuse of airport identification cards, a system shall be in place to reasonably ensure that attempted use of cards that have been lost, stolen or not returned is detected. Upon detection, appropriate action shall be taken.U.K.
1.2.6Requirements for vehicle passesU.K.
1.2.6.1A vehicle pass may only be issued where an operational need has been established.U.K.
1.2.6.2A vehicle pass shall be specific to the vehicle and display:U.K.
(a)

the areas for which it is authorised to have access; and

(b)

the expiry date.

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[F11.2.6.3An electronic vehicle pass shall, either:U.K.
(a)

be fixed to the vehicle in a manner which ensures that it is non-transferable; or

(b)

[F3be linked to the company or individual registered vehicle user through a secure vehicle registration database.]

Electronic vehicle passes need not display the areas for which the vehicle is authorised to have access nor the expiry date, provided that this information is electronically readable and checked before granting access to security restricted areas. [F3Electronic vehicle passes shall also be electronically readable airside.]]

1.2.6.4The vehicle pass shall be displayed in a visible place whenever the vehicle is airside.U.K.
1.2.6.5The vehicle pass shall be returned immediately to the issuing entity:U.K.
(a)

upon request of the issuing entity; or

(b)

when the vehicle is no longer to be used for access to airside; or

(c)

upon expiry of the pass, unless the pass is automatically invalidated.

1.2.6.6The issuing entity shall be notified immediately of the loss, theft or failure to return a vehicle pass.U.K.
1.2.6.7An electronic vehicle pass shall be immediately disabled following return, expiry or notification of loss, theft or failure to return.U.K.
1.2.6.8In order to prevent the misuse of vehicle passes, a system shall be in place to reasonably ensure that attempted use of vehicle passes that have been lost, stolen or not returned is detected. Upon detection, appropriate action shall be taken.U.K.
1.2.6.9Vehicles that are only used airside and have no permission to drive on public roads may be exempted from application of points 1.2.6.2 to 1.2.6.8 provided that they are clearly marked externally as operational vehicles in use at that airport.U.K.
1.2.7Escorted accessU.K.
1.2.7.1Crew members, other than those holding a valid airport identification card, shall be escorted at all times when in security restricted areas other than:U.K.
(a)

areas where passengers may be present; and

(b)

areas in the immediate proximity of the aircraft on which they have arrived or will depart; and

(c)

areas designated for crews; and

(d)

distances between the terminal or access point and the aircraft on which crew members have arrived or will depart.

1.2.7.2Exceptionally, a person may be exempted from the requirements of point 1.2.5.1 and obligations on background checks on condition that that person is escorted at all times when in security restricted areas. A person may be exempted from the requirement to be escorted if that person displays an authorisation and is a holder of a valid airport identification card.U.K.
1.2.7.3An escort shall:U.K.
(a)

hold a valid identification card as referred to in point 1.2.2.2(c), (d) or (e); and

(b)

be authorised to escort in security restricted areas; and

(c)

have the escorted person or persons in direct line of sight at all times; and

(d)

reasonably ensure that no security breach is committed by the person or persons being escorted.

1.2.7.4A vehicle may be exempted from the requirements of point 1.2.6 on condition that it is escorted at all times when airside.U.K.
1.2.7.5Whenever a passenger does not travel as a result of an air carriage contract resulting in the delivery of a boarding pass or equivalent, a crew member escorting this passenger may be exempted from the requirements of point 1.2.7.3(a).U.K.
F141.2.8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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1.3SCREENING OF PERSONS OTHER THAN PASSENGERS AND ITEMS CARRIEDU.K.

1.3.1Screening of persons other than passengers and items carriedU.K.
1.3.1.1Persons other than passengers shall be screened by one of the following means:U.K.
(a)

hand search;

(b)

walk-through metal detection equipment (WTMD);

(c)

explosive detection dogs;

(d)

explosive trace detection (ETD) equipment;

(e)

security scanners which do not use ionising radiation;

(f)

[F3explosive trace detection (ETD) equipment combined with hand held metal detection (HHMD) equipment;]

(g)

[F15shoe metal detection (SMD) equipment;

(h)

shoe explosive detection (SED) equipment.]

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[F15SMD and SED equipment may only be used as a supplementary means of screening.]

1.3.1.2Points 4.1.1.3 – 4.1.1.6 and 4.1.1.10 – 4.1.1.11 shall apply to the screening of persons other than passengers.U.K.
[F31.3.1.3Explosive detection dogs, ETD equipment and ETD equipment in combination with SED equipment may only be used as a supplementary means of screening of persons other than passengers or in unpredictable alternation with hand searches, hand searches in combination with SMD equipment, WTMD or security scanners.]U.K.
1.3.1.4Items carried by persons other than passengers shall be screened by one of the following means:U.K.
(a)

hand search;

(b)

x-ray equipment;

(c)

explosive detection systems (EDS) equipment;

(d)

explosive detection dogs;

(e)

explosive trace detection (ETD) equipment.

1.3.1.5Points 4.1.2.4 – 4.1.2.7 and 4.1.2.11 shall apply to the screening of items carried by persons other than passengers.U.K.
1.3.1.6Explosive detection dogs and ETD equipment may only be used as a supplementary means of screening of items carried by persons other than passengers or in unpredictable alternation with hand searches, x-ray equipment or EDS equipment.U.K.
1.3.1.7Where persons other than passengers and items carried have to be screened on a continuous random basis, the frequency shall be established by the appropriate authority on the basis of a risk assessment.U.K.
[F11.3.1.8Animals used for operational needs and handled by a person carrying a valid airport identification card shall be subjected to a visual check before access to security restricted areas is granted.]U.K.
F161.3.1.9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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1.3.2Exemptions and special screening proceduresU.K.
1.3.2.1The appropriate authority may, for objective reasons, allow persons other than passengers to be exempted from screening, or to be subjected to special screening procedures, provided that they are escorted by a person authorised to escort in accordance with point 1.2.7.3.U.K.
1.3.2.2Screened persons other than passengers who temporarily leave critical parts may be exempted from screening on their return provided that they have been under constant observation by authorised persons sufficient to reasonably ensure that they do not introduce prohibited articles into those critical parts.U.K.
F171.3.2.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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1.4EXAMINATION OF VEHICLESU.K.

1.4.1Vehicles entering critical partsU.K.
1.4.1.1All vehicles shall be examined before entering critical parts. They shall be protected from unlawful interference from after examination until entering critical parts.U.K.
1.4.1.2The driver and any other occupants of the vehicle shall not be in the vehicle when the examination takes place. They shall be required to take their personal belongings out of the vehicle with them for screening.U.K.
1.4.1.3There shall be defined methodologies to ensure the randomness of selection of the areas to be examined.U.K.
F181.4.1.4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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1.4.2Vehicles entering security restricted areas other than critical partsU.K.
1.4.2.1The driver and any other occupants of the vehicle shall not be in the vehicle when the examination takes place. They shall be required to take their personal belongings out of the vehicle with them for screening.U.K.
1.4.2.2There shall be defined methodologies to ensure the randomness of selection of both vehicles and the areas to be examined.U.K.
F191.4.2.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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1.4.3Methods of examinationU.K.
1.4.3.1A hand search shall consist of a thorough manual check of the areas selected, including contents, in order to reasonably ensure that they do not contain prohibited articles.U.K.
1.4.3.2The following methods may only be used as a supplementary means of examination:U.K.
(a)

explosive detection dogs; and

(b)

explosive trace detection (ETD) equipment.

F201.4.3.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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1.4.4Exemptions and special examination proceduresU.K.
1.4.4.1The appropriate authority may, for objective reasons, allow vehicles to be exempted from examination, or to be subjected to special examination procedures, provided that they are escorted by a person authorised to escort in accordance with point 1.2.7.3.U.K.
F211.4.4.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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1.5SURVEILLANCE, PATROLS AND OTHER PHYSICAL CONTROLSU.K.

1.5.1Surveillance or patrols shall be undertaken in order to monitor:U.K.
(a)

the boundaries between landside, airside, security restricted areas, critical parts and, where applicable, demarcated areas; and

(b)

areas of, and in proximity of, the terminal that are accessible to the public, including parking areas and roadways; and

(c)

the display and validity of persons' identification cards in security restricted areas other than those areas where passengers are present; and

(d)

the display and validity of vehicle passes when airside; and

(e)

hold baggage, cargo and mail, in-flight supplies and air carrier mail and materials in critical parts waiting to be loaded.

1.5.2The frequency and means of undertaking surveillance and patrols shall be based on a risk assessment and shall be approved by the appropriate authority. They shall take into account:U.K.
(a)

the size of the airport, including the number and nature of the operations; and

(b)

the layout of the airport, in particular the interrelationship between the areas established at the airport; and

(c)

the possibilities and limitations of means of undertaking surveillance, and patrols.

The parts of the risk assessment relating to the frequency and means of undertaking surveillance and patrols shall, upon request, be made available in writing for compliance monitoring purposes.

1.5.3Surveillance and patrols shall not follow a predictable pattern. The validity of identification cards shall be checked on a random basis.U.K.
1.5.4Measures shall be in place that both deter persons from breaching security checkpoints and, should such a breach occur, promptly enable the breach and its repercussions to be resolved and rectified.U.K.

1.6PROHIBITED ARTICLESU.K.

1.6.1Persons other than passengers shall not be permitted to carry into security restricted areas the articles listed in Attachment 1-A.U.K.
1.6.2An exemption to point 1.6.1 may be granted on condition that the person is authorised to carry prohibited articles into security restricted areas in order to undertake tasks that are essential for the operation of airport facilities or of aircraft, or for performing in-flight duties.U.K.
1.6.3In order to allow reconciliation of the person authorised to carry one or more articles as listed in Attachment 1-A with the article carried:U.K.
(a)

the person shall have an authorisation and shall carry it. The authorisation shall either be indicated on the identification card that grants access to security restricted areas or on a separate declaration in writing. The authorisation shall indicate the article(s) that may be carried, either as a category or as a specific article. If the authorisation is indicated on the identification card, then it shall be recognisable on a need-to-know basis; or

(b)

a system shall be in place at the security checkpoint indicating which persons are authorised to carry which article(s), either as a category or as a specific article.

[F11.6.4Reconciliation shall be performed before the person is allowed to carry the article(s) concerned into security restricted areas and upon being challenged by persons performing surveillance or patrols under point (c) of point 1.5.1.]U.K.
1.6.5Articles as listed in Attachment 1-A may be stored in security restricted areas provided they are kept in secure conditions. Articles as listed in points (c), (d) and (e) of Attachment 4-C may be stored in security restricted areas provided they are not accessible to passengers.U.K.

ATTACHMENT 1-AU.K.

PERSONS OTHER THAN PASSENGERSU.K.
LIST OF PROHIBITED ARTICLESU.K.
(a)

guns, firearms and other devices that discharge projectiles — devices capable, or appearing capable, of being used to cause serious injury by discharging a projectile, including:

  • firearms of all types, such as pistols, revolvers, rifles, shotguns,

  • toy guns, replicas and imitation firearms capable of being mistaken for real weapons,

  • component parts of firearms, excluding telescopic sights,

  • compressed air and CO2 guns, such as pistols, pellet guns, rifles and ball bearing guns,

  • signal flare pistols and starter pistols,

  • bows, cross bows and arrows,

  • harpoon guns and spear guns,

  • slingshots and catapults;

(b)

stunning devices — devices designed specifically to stun or immobilise, including:

  • devices for shocking, such as stun guns, tasers and stun batons,

  • animal stunners and animal killers,

  • disabling and incapacitating chemicals, gases and sprays, such as mace, pepper sprays, capsicum sprays, tear gas, acid sprays and animal repellent sprays;

(c)

explosives and incendiary substances and devices — explosives and incendiary substances and devices capable, or appearing capable, of being used to cause serious injury or to pose a threat to the safety of aircraft, including:

  • ammunition,

  • blasting caps,

  • detonators and fuses,

  • replica or imitation explosive devices,

  • mines, grenades and other explosive military stores,

  • fireworks and other pyrotechnics,

  • smoke-generating canisters and smoke-generating cartridges,

  • dynamite, gunpowder and plastic explosives.

(d)

any other article capable of being used to cause serious injury and which is not commonly used in security restricted areas, e.g. martial arts equipment, swords, sabres, etc.

2.DEMARCATED AREAS OF AIRPORTSU.K.

No provisions in this Regulation.

3.AIRCRAFT SECURITYU.K.

3.0GENERAL PROVISIONSU.K.

3.0.1Unless otherwise stated, an air carrier shall ensure the implementation of the measures set out in this Chapter as regards its aircraft.U.K.
F223.0.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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3.0.3An aircraft need not be subjected to an aircraft security check. It shall be subjected to an aircraft security search in accordance with point 3.1.U.K.
3.0.4An air carrier shall, upon request, be notified by the airport operator whether or not its aircraft is in a critical part. When this is not clear, it shall be assumed that the aircraft is in a part other than a critical part.U.K.
3.0.5When an area is no longer considered to be a critical part because of a change of security status then the airport shall inform those carriers that are affected.U.K.
F233.0.6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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[F243.0.7For the purpose of this Chapter, ‘aircraft service panels and hatches’ means aircraft external access points and compartments that have external handles or external clip-down panels and are routinely used for providing aircraft ground handling services.]U.K.

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F253.0.8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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3.1AIRCRAFT SECURITY SEARCHU.K.

3.1.1When to perform an aircraft security searchU.K.
3.1.1.1An aircraft shall at all times be subjected to an aircraft security search whenever there is reason to believe that unauthorised persons may have had access to it.U.K.
F263.1.1.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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3.1.1.3An aircraft arriving into a critical part from [F27any airport other than a domestic airport or any other airport designated by the appropriate authority] shall be subjected to an aircraft security search any time after passenger disembarkation from the area to be searched and/or the unloading of the hold.U.K.

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F283.1.1.4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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F293.1.1.5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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F303.1.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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3.1.3Information on the aircraft security searchU.K.

The following information on the aircraft security search of a departing flight shall be recorded and kept at a point not on the aircraft for the duration of the flight or for 24 hours, whichever is longer:

(a)

flight number; and

(b)

origin of the previous flight.

Where an aircraft security search was performed, the information shall also include:

(c)

date and time that the aircraft security search was completed; and

(d)

the name and signature of the person responsible for the performance of the aircraft security search.

[F15Recording of the information as above, may be held in electronic format.]

3.2PROTECTION OF AIRCRAFTU.K.

3.2.1Protection of aircraft — GeneralU.K.
3.2.1.1Regardless of where an aircraft is parked at an airport, each of its external doors shall be protected against unauthorised access by:U.K.
(a)

ensuring that persons seeking to gain unauthorised access are challenged promptly; or

(b)

having the external door closed. Where the aircraft is in a critical part, external doors that are not accessible by a person from the ground shall be considered closed if access aids have been removed and placed sufficiently far from the aircraft as to reasonably prevent access by a person; or

(c)

having electronic means which will immediately detect unauthorised access; or;

(d)

having an electronic airport identification card access system at all doors leading directly to the passenger boarding bridge, adjacent to an open aircraft door, which only allows access for persons that are trained in accordance with point 11.2.3.7. Such persons must ensure that unauthorised access is prevented, during their use of the door.

3.2.1.2Point 3.2.1.1 shall not apply to an aircraft parked in a hangar that is locked or otherwise protected from unauthorised access.U.K.
3.2.2Additional protection of aircraft with closed external doors in a part other than a critical partU.K.
3.2.2.1Where external doors are closed and the aircraft is in a part other than a critical part, each external door shall also:U.K.
(a)

have access aids removed; or

(b)

be sealed; or

(c)

be locked; or

(d)

be monitored.

Point (a) shall not apply for a door that is accessible from the ground by a person.

3.2.2.2Where access aids are removed for doors that are not accessible by a person from the ground, they shall be placed sufficiently far from the aircraft as to reasonably prevent access.U.K.
3.2.2.3Where external doors are locked, only persons with an operational need shall be able to unlock these doors.U.K.
3.2.2.4Where external doors are monitored, the monitoring shall ensure that unauthorised access to the aircraft is immediately detected.U.K.
F313.2.2.5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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F32ATTACHMENT 3-AU.K.

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F33ATTACHMENT 3-B U.K.

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4.PASSENGERS AND CABIN BAGGAGEU.K.

4.0GENERAL PROVISIONSU.K.

4.0.1Unless otherwise stated, the authority, airport operator, air carrier or entity responsible in accordance with the national civil aviation security programme as referred to in Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 shall ensure the implementation of the measures set out in this Chapter.U.K.
F344.0.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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F354.0.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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4.0.4For the purpose of this Annex:U.K.
(a)

‘liquids, aerosols and gels’ (LAGs) shall include pastes, lotions, liquid/solid mixtures and the contents of pressurised containers, such as toothpaste, hair gel, drinks, soups, syrups, perfume, shaving foam and other items with similar consistencies;

(b)

‘security tamper-evident bag’ (STEB) is a bag that conforms to the recommended security control guidelines of the International Civil Aviation Organisation;

(c)

‘liquid explosive detection systems (LEDS) equipment’ is a piece of equipment capable of detecting threat materials F36....

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F374.0.5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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F384.0.6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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4.1SCREENING OF PASSENGERS AND CABIN BAGGAGEU.K.

4.1.1Screening of passengersU.K.
4.1.1.1Before screening, coats and jackets shall be taken off and shall be screened as cabin baggage. The screener may request the passenger to undertake further divesting as appropriate.U.K.
4.1.1.2Passengers shall be screened by at least one of the following methods:U.K.
(a)

hand search;

(b)

walk-through metal detection equipment (WTMD);

(c)

explosive detection dogs;

(d)

explosive trace detection (ETD) equipment;

(e)

security scanners which do not use ionising radiation;

(f)

[F3ETD equipment combined with hand held metal detection (HHMD) equipment;]

(g)

[F15shoe metal detection (SMD) equipment;

(h)

shoe explosive detection (SED) equipment.]

Where the screener cannot determine whether or not the passenger is carrying prohibited articles, the passenger shall be denied access to security restricted areas or rescreened to the screener's satisfaction.

4.1.1.3When a hand search is performed it shall be carried out so as to reasonably ensure that the person is not carrying prohibited articles.U.K.
4.1.1.4When WTMD equipment alarms, the cause of the alarm shall be resolved.U.K.
4.1.1.5Hand-held metal detection (HHMD) equipment may only be used as a supplementary means of screening. It shall not replace the requirements of a hand search.U.K.
4.1.1.6Where a live animal is permitted to be carried in the cabin of an aircraft, it shall be screened either as a passenger or as cabin baggage.U.K.
4.1.1.7The appropriate authority may create categories of passengers that, for objective reasons, shall be subject to special screening procedures or may be exempted from screening. F39...U.K.

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F404.1.1.8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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[F34.1.1.9Explosive detection dogs, ETD equipment, SMD equipment and SED equipment may only be used as a supplementary means of screening.]U.K.
4.1.1.10When a security scanner with a human reviewer, as defined under the second paragraph of point 12.11.1, is used for screening of passengers, all of the following minimum conditions shall be complied with:U.K.
(a)

security scanners shall not store, retain, copy, print or retrieve images. However, any image generated during the screening can be kept for the time needed for the human reviewer to analyse it and shall be deleted as soon as the passenger is cleared. Any unauthorised access and use of the image is prohibited and shall be prevented;

(b)

the human reviewer analysing the image shall be in a separate location so that he/she cannot see the screened passenger;

(c)

any technical devices capable of storing, copying or photographing or otherwise recording images shall not be allowed into the separate location where the image is analysed;

(d)

the image shall not be linked to any data concerning the screened person and his/her identity shall be kept anonymous;

(e)

a passenger may request that the image of his/her body is analysed by a human reviewer of the gender of his/her choice;

(f)

the image shall be blurred or obscured to prevent the identification of the face of the passenger.

Paragraphs (a) and (d) shall also apply to security scanners with automatic threat detection.

Passengers shall be entitled to opt out from a security scanner. In this case the passenger shall be screened by an alternative screening method including at least a hand search F41.... When the security scanner alarms, the cause of the alarm shall be resolved.

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Before being screened by a security scanner, the passenger shall be informed of the technology used, the conditions associated to its use and the possibility to opt out from a security scanner.

4.1.1.11Explosive trace detection (ETD) equipment in combination with hand held metal detection (HHMD) equipment may only be used in cases where the screener considers a hand search of a given part of the person to be inefficient and/or undesirable.U.K.
4.1.2Screening of cabin baggageU.K.
4.1.2.1Before screening, portable computers and other large electrical items shall be removed from cabin baggage and shall be screened separately, unless the cabin baggage is to be screened with Explosive Detection Systems (EDS) equipment meeting standard C2 or higher.U.K.
4.1.2.2The appropriate entity at all airports shall screen, upon entry to the security restricted area (SRA), at least LAGs obtained at an airport or on board an aircraft that are sealed in a STEB inside which is displayed satisfactory proof of purchase at airside at an airport or on board an aircraft, as well as LAGs to be used during the trip for medical purposes or a special dietary requirement, including baby food.U.K.

Before screening, LAGs shall be removed from cabin baggage and shall be screened separately from other items of cabin baggage, unless the equipment used for the screening of cabin baggage is also capable of screening multiple closed LAGs containers inside baggage.

Where LAGs have been removed from cabin baggage, the passenger shall present:

(a)

all LAGs in individual containers with a capacity not greater than 100 millilitres or equivalent in one transparent resealable plastic bag of a capacity not exceeding 1 litre, whereby the contents of the plastic bag fit comfortably and the bag is completely closed; and

(b)

all other LAGs, including STEBs containing LAGs.

Appropriate authorities, airlines and airports shall provide appropriate information to passengers in respect of the screening of LAGs at their airports.

4.1.2.3Cabin baggage shall be screened by at least one of the following methods:U.K.
(a)

a hand search;

(b)

x-ray equipment;

(c)

explosive detection systems (EDS) equipment;

(d)

explosive detection dogs in combination with point (a);

(e)

ETD equipment.

Where the screener cannot determine whether or not the cabin baggage contains any prohibited articles, it shall be rejected or rescreened to the screener's satisfaction.

4.1.2.4A hand search of cabin baggage shall consist of a manual check of the baggage, including its contents, as to reasonably ensure that it does not contain prohibited articles.U.K.
4.1.2.5Where x-ray or EDS equipment is used, each image shall be viewed by the screener or analysed by auto clear software (ACS).U.K.
4.1.2.6Where x-ray or EDS equipment is used, all alarms shall be resolved to the satisfaction of the screener so as to reasonably ensure that no prohibited articles are carried into the SRA or on board an aircraft.U.K.
4.1.2.7Where x-ray or EDS equipment is used, any item whose density impairs the ability of the screener to analyse the contents of the cabin baggage shall be taken out of the baggage. The bag shall be screened again and the item shall be screened separately as cabin baggage.U.K.
4.1.2.8Any bag that is found to contain a large electrical item shall be screened again with the item no longer in the bag and the electrical item screened separately, unless the cabin baggage was screened with EDS equipment meeting standard C2 or higher.U.K.
4.1.2.9Explosive detection dogs and explosive trace detection (ETD) equipment may only be used as a supplementary means of screening.U.K.
4.1.2.10The appropriate authority may create categories of cabin baggage that, for objective reasons, shall be subject to special screening procedures or may be exempted from screening. F42...U.K.

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4.1.2.11Persons screening cabin baggage by x-ray or EDS equipment shall normally not spend more than 20 minutes continuously reviewing images. After each of these periods, the screener shall not review images for at least 10 minutes. This requirement shall only apply when there is an uninterrupted flow of images to be reviewed.U.K.

There shall be a supervisor responsible for screeners of cabin baggage in order to assure optimum team composition, quality of work, training, support and appraisal.

F434.1.2.12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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4.1.3Screening of liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs)U.K.
[F34.1.3.1LAGs carried by passengers may be exempted from screening with LEDS equipment upon entry to the SRA if the LAGs are in individual containers with a capacity not greater than 100 millilitres or equivalent in one transparent resealable plastic bag of a capacity not exceeding 1 litre, whereby the contents of the plastic bag fit comfortably and the bag is completely closed.]U.K.
F444.1.3.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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[F14.1.3.3The appropriate authority may create categories of LAGs that, for objective reasons, shall be subjected to special screening procedures or may be exempted from screening. F45...]U.K.

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F464.1.3.4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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F474.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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4.3POTENTIALLY DISRUPTIVE PASSENGERSU.K.

4.3.1An air carrier shall be notified in writing in advance by the competent authority of the plan to embark a potentially disruptive passenger on board its aircraft.U.K.
4.3.2The notification shall contain the following details:U.K.
(a)

identity and gender of the person; and

(b)

reason for transportation; and

(c)

name and title of escorts, if provided; and

(d)

risk assessment by the competent authority, including reasons to escort or not; and

(e)

prior seating arrangement, if required; and

(f)

the nature of the available travel documents.

The air carrier shall make this information available to the pilot in command prior to passengers boarding the aircraft.

4.3.3The competent authority shall ensure that persons in lawful custody are always escorted.U.K.

4.4PROHIBITED ARTICLESU.K.

4.4.1Passengers shall not be permitted to carry into security restricted areas or on board an aircraft the articles listed in Attachment 4-C.U.K.
4.4.2An exemption to point 4.4.1 may be granted on condition that:U.K.
(a)

the appropriate authority has given consent that the article may be carried; and

(b)

the air carrier has been informed about the passenger and the article that the passenger is carrying prior to passengers boarding the aircraft; and

(c)

the applicable safety rules are complied with.

These articles shall then be placed in secure conditions on board aircraft.

4.4.3The air carrier shall ensure that passengers are informed of the prohibited articles listed in Attachment 4-C before check-in is completed.U.K.

F48ATTACHMENT 4-AU.K.

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F49ATTACHMENT 4-B U.K.

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ATTACHMENT 4-CU.K.

PASSENGERS AND CABIN BAGGAGEU.K.
LIST OF PROHIBITED ARTICLESU.K.

Without prejudice to applicable safety rules, passengers are not permitted to carry the following articles into security restricted areas and on board an aircraft:

(a) guns, firearms and other devices that discharge projectiles

—

devices capable, or appearing capable, of being used to cause serious injury by discharging a projectile, including:

  • firearms of all types, such as pistols, revolvers, rifles, shotguns,

  • toy guns, replicas and imitation firearms capable of being mistaken for real weapons,

  • component parts of firearms, excluding telescopic sights,

  • compressed air and CO2 guns, such as pistols, pellet guns, rifles and ball bearing guns,

  • signal flare pistols and starter pistols,

  • bows, cross bows and arrows,

  • harpoon guns and spear guns,

  • slingshots and catapults;

(b) stunning devices

—

devices designed specifically to stun or immobilise, including:

  • devices for shocking, such as stun guns, tasers and stun batons,

  • animal stunners and animal killers,

  • disabling and incapacitating chemicals, gases and sprays, such as mace, pepper sprays, capsicum sprays, tear gas, acid sprays and animal repellent sprays;

(c) objects with a sharp point or sharp edge

—

objects with a sharp point or sharp edge capable of being used to cause serious injury, including:

  • items designed for chopping, such as axes, hatchets and cleavers,

  • ice axes and ice picks,

  • razor blades,

  • box cutters,

  • knives with blades of more than 6 cm,

  • scissors with blades of more than 6 cm as measured from the fulcrum,

  • martial arts equipment with a sharp point or sharp edge,

  • swords and sabres;

(d) workmen's tools

—

tools capable of being used either to cause serious injury or to threaten the safety of aircraft, including:

  • crowbars,

  • drills and drill bits, including cordless portable power drills,

  • tools with a blade or a shaft of more than 6 cm capable of use as a weapon, such as screwdrivers and chisels,

  • saws, including cordless portable power saws,

  • blowtorches,

  • bolt guns and nail guns;

(e) blunt instruments

—

objects capable of being used to cause serious injury when used to hit, including:

  • baseball and softball bats,

  • clubs and batons, such as billy clubs, blackjacks and night sticks,

  • martial arts equipment;

(f) explosives and incendiary substances and devices

—

explosives and incendiary substances and devices capable, or appearing capable, of being used to cause serious injury or to pose a threat to the safety of aircraft, including:

  • ammunition,

  • blasting caps,

  • detonators and fuses,

  • replica or imitation explosive devices,

  • mines, grenades and other explosive military stores,

  • fireworks and other pyrotechnics,

  • smoke-generating canisters and smoke-generating cartridges,

  • dynamite, gunpowder and plastic explosives.

5.HOLD BAGGAGEU.K.

5.0GENERAL PROVISIONSU.K.

5.0.1Unless otherwise stated, the authority, airport operator, air carrier or entity responsible in accordance with the national civil aviation security programme as referred to in Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 shall ensure the implementation of the measures set out in this Chapter.U.K.
F505.0.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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F515.0.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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5.0.4For the purpose of this Chapter, ‘secured baggage’ means screened departing hold baggage that is physically protected so as to prevent the introduction of any objects.U.K.
F525.0.5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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F535.0.6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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5.1SCREENING OF HOLD BAGGAGEU.K.

5.1.1The following methods, either individually or in combination, shall be used to screen hold baggage:U.K.
(a)

a hand search; or

(b)

x-ray equipment; or

(c)

explosive detection systems (EDS) equipment; or

(d)

explosive trace detection (ETD) equipment; or

(e)

explosive detection dogs.

Where the screener cannot determine whether or not the hold baggage contains any prohibited articles, it shall be rejected or rescreened to the screener's satisfaction.

5.1.2A hand search shall consist of a thorough manual check of the baggage, including all its contents, so as to reasonably ensure that it does not contain prohibited articles.U.K.
5.1.3Where x-ray or EDS equipment is used, any item whose density impairs the ability of the screener to analyse the contents of the baggage shall result in it being subject to another means of screening.U.K.
5.1.4Screening by explosive trace detection (ETD) equipment shall consist of the analysis of samples taken from both the inside and the outside of the baggage and from its contents. The contents may also be subjected to a hand search.U.K.
5.1.5The appropriate authority may create categories of hold baggage that, for objective reasons, shall be subject to special screening procedures or may be exempted from screening. F54...U.K.

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F555.1.6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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5.1.7Persons screening hold baggage by x-ray or EDS equipment shall normally not spend more than 20 minutes continuously reviewing images. After each of these periods, the screener shall not review images for at least 10 minutes. This requirement shall only apply when there is an uninterrupted flow of images to be reviewed.U.K.

There shall be a supervisor responsible for screeners of hold baggage in order to assure optimum team composition, quality of work, training, support and appraisal.

5.2PROTECTION OF HOLD BAGGAGEU.K.

5.2.1Passengers may not be allowed access to screened hold baggage, unless it is their own baggage and they are supervised to ensure that:U.K.
(a)

no prohibited articles as listed in Attachment 5-B are introduced into the hold baggage; or

(b)

no prohibited articles as listed in Attachment 4-C are removed from the hold baggage and introduced into the security restricted areas or on board an aircraft.

5.2.2Hold baggage that has not been protected from unauthorised interference shall be rescreened.U.K.
F565.2.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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5.3BAGGAGE RECONCILIATIONU.K.

5.3.1Identification of hold baggageU.K.
5.3.1.1An air carrier shall, during the boarding process, ensure that a passenger presents a valid boarding card or equivalent corresponding to the hold baggage that was checked in.U.K.
5.3.1.2An air carrier shall ensure that there is a procedure in place to identify hold baggage of passengers who did not board or left the aircraft before departure.U.K.
5.3.1.3If the passenger is not on board the aircraft, the hold baggage corresponding to his boarding card or equivalent shall be considered as unaccompanied.U.K.
5.3.1.4An air carrier shall ensure that each item of unaccompanied hold baggage is clearly identifiable as authorised for transport by air.U.K.
5.3.2Factors beyond the passenger's controlU.K.
5.3.2.1The reason that the baggage became unaccompanied shall be recorded before it is loaded onto an aircraft, unless the security controls as referred to in point 5.3.3 are applied.U.K.
F575.3.2.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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5.3.3Appropriate security controls for unaccompanied hold baggageU.K.
5.3.3.1Unaccompanied hold baggage not covered by point 5.3.2 shall be screened by one of the methods laid down in point 5.1.1 F58....U.K.

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5.3.3.2Hold baggage that becomes unaccompanied baggage due to factors other than those [F59designated by the appropriate authority] shall be removed from the aircraft and rescreened before loading it again.U.K.

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F605.3.3.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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5.4PROHIBITED ARTICLESU.K.

5.4.1Passengers shall not be permitted to carry in their hold baggage the articles listed in Attachment 5-B.U.K.
5.4.2An exemption to point 5.4.1 may be granted on condition that:U.K.
(a)

the appropriate authority has national rules permitting carriage of the article; and

(b)

the applicable safety rules are complied with.

[F15.4.3The air carrier shall ensure that passengers are informed of the prohibited articles listed in Attachment 5-B at any time before the check-in is completed.]U.K.

F61ATTACHMENT 5-A U.K.

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ATTACHMENT 5-BU.K.

HOLD BAGGAGEU.K.
LIST OF PROHIBITED ARTICLESU.K.

Passengers are not permitted to carry the following articles in their hold baggage:

explosives and incendiary substances and devices

—

explosives and incendiary substances and devices capable of being used to cause serious injury or to pose a threat to the safety of aircraft, including:

  • ammunition,

  • blasting caps,

  • detonators and fuses,

  • mines, grenades and other explosive military stores,

  • fireworks and other pyrotechnics,

  • smoke-generating canisters and smoke-generating cartridges,

  • dynamite, gunpowder and plastic explosives.

6.CARGO AND MAILU.K.

6.0GENERAL PROVISIONSU.K.

6.0.1The authority, airport operator, air carrier or entity as defined in this Chapter shall ensure the implementation of the measures set out in this Chapter.U.K.
6.0.2Assembled explosive and incendiary devices that are not carried in accordance with the applicable safety rules shall be considered as prohibited articles in consignments of cargo and mail.U.K.
F626.0.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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6.1SECURITY CONTROLS — GENERAL PROVISIONSU.K.

6.1.1All cargo and mail shall be screened by a regulated agent before being loaded on to an aircraft, unless:U.K.
(a)

the required security controls have been applied to the consignment by a regulated agent and the consignment has been protected from unauthorised interference from the time that those security controls were applied and until loading; or

(b)

the required security controls have been applied to the consignment by a known consignor and the consignment has been protected from unauthorised interference from the time that those security controls were applied and until loading; or

(c)

F63. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(d)

the consignment is exempt from screening and has been protected from unauthorised interference from the time that it became identifiable air cargo or identifiable air mail and until loading.

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6.1.2Where there is any reason to believe that a consignment to which security controls have been applied has been tampered with or has not been protected from unauthorised interference from the time that those controls were applied, it shall be screened by a regulated agent before being loaded on to an aircraft. Consignments which appear to have been significantly tampered with or which are otherwise suspect shall be treated as high risk cargo or mail (HRCM) in accordance with point 6.7.U.K.
6.1.3A person with unescorted access to identifiable air cargo or identifiable air mail to which the required security controls have been applied shall have successfully completed either a background check or a pre-employment check in accordance with point 11.1.U.K.

6.2SCREENINGU.K.

6.2.1ScreeningU.K.
6.2.1.1When screening cargo or mail:U.K.
(a)

the means or method most likely to detect prohibited articles shall be employed, taking into consideration the nature of the consignment; and

(b)

the means or method employed shall be of a standard sufficient to reasonably ensure that no prohibited articles are concealed in the consignment.

6.2.1.2Where the screener cannot be reasonably sure that no prohibited articles are contained in the consignment, the consignment shall be rejected or be rescreened to the screener's satisfaction.U.K.
F646.2.1.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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6.2.1.4Persons screening cargo by x-ray or EDS equipment shall normally not spend more than 20 minutes continuously reviewing images. After each of these periods, the screener shall not review images for at least 10 minutes. This requirement shall only apply when there is an uninterrupted flow of images to be reviewed.U.K.
6.2.1.5Cargo and mail shall be screened by at least one of the following methods in accordance with Attachment 6-J:U.K.
(a)

hand search;

(b)

x-ray equipment;

(c)

EDS equipment;

(d)

explosive detection dogs (EDD);

(e)

ETD equipment;

(f)

visual check;

(g)

metal detection equipment (MDE).

F13...

6.2.1.6If agreed by the appropriate authority F65..., other appropriate security controls may be applied only where it is not possible to apply any of the other means or methods specified in point 6.2.1.5 owing to the nature of the consignment.U.K.

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F666.2.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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6.3REGULATED AGENTSU.K.

6.3.1Approval of regulated agentsU.K.
6.3.1.1Regulated agents shall be approved by the appropriate authority.U.K.

The approval as a regulated agent shall be site specific.

Any entity that applies security controls as referred to in point 6.3.2 shall be approved as a regulated agent. This includes third party logistics providers responsible for integrated warehousing and transportation services, air carriers and handling agents.

A regulated agent may subcontract one or more of the following:

(a)

any of the security controls referred to in point 6.3.2 to another regulated agent;

(b)

any of the security controls referred to in point 6.3.2 to another entity, where the controls are carried out at the regulated agent's own site or at an airport, and are covered by the regulated agent's or airport security programme;

(c)

any of the security controls referred to in point 6.3.2 to another entity, where the controls are carried out elsewhere than at the regulated agent's own site or at an airport, and the entity has been certified or approved and listed for the provision of these services by the appropriate authority;

(d)

the protection and transportation of consignments to a haulier that meets the requirements of point 6.6.

6.3.1.2The following procedure shall apply for the approval of regulated agents:U.K.
(a)

the applicant shall seek approval from the appropriate authority F67... in which the sites included in the application are located.

The applicant shall submit a security programme to the appropriate authority concerned. The programme shall describe the methods and procedures which are to be followed by the agent in order to comply with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 and its implementing acts. The programme shall also describe how compliance with these methods and procedures is to be monitored by the agent itself. An air carrier security programme which describes the methods and procedures to be followed by the air carrier in order to comply with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 and its implementing acts shall be regarded as meeting the requirement for a regulated agent security programme.

The applicant shall also submit the ‘Declaration of commitments — regulated agent’ as contained in Attachment 6-A. This declaration shall be signed by the applicant's legal representative or by the person responsible for security.

The signed declaration shall be retained by the appropriate authority concerned;

(b)

the appropriate authority or an F68... aviation security validator acting on its behalf shall examine the security programme and then make an on-site verification of the sites specified in order to assess whether the applicant complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 and its implementing acts.

F69...

(c)

if the appropriate authority is satisfied with the information provided under points (a) and (b), it shall ensure that the necessary details of the agent are entered into the ‘F70... database on supply chain security’ not later than the next working day. When making the database entry the appropriate authority shall give each approved site a unique alphanumeric identifier in the standard format.

If the appropriate authority is not satisfied with the information provided under points (a) and (b) then the reasons shall promptly be notified to the entity seeking approval as a regulated agent;

(d)

a regulated agent shall not be considered as approved until its details are listed in the ‘F71... database on supply chain security’.

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6.3.1.3A regulated agent shall designate at least one person at each site who shall be responsible for the implementation of the submitted security programme. This person shall have successfully completed a background check in accordance with point 11.1.U.K.
6.3.1.4A regulated agent shall be re-validated at regular intervals not exceeding 5 years. This shall include an on-site verification in order to assess whether the regulated agent still complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 and its implementing acts.U.K.

An inspection at the premises of the regulated agent by the appropriate authority in accordance with its national quality control programme may be considered as an on-site verification, provided that it covers all the requirements necessary for approval.

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6.3.1.5If the appropriate authority is no longer satisfied that the regulated agent complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 and its implementing acts, it shall withdraw the status of regulated agent for the specified site(s).U.K.

F73...

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Immediately after withdrawal, and in all cases within 24 hours, the appropriate authority shall ensure that the former regulated agent's change of status is indicated in the ‘F74... database on supply chain security’.

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F756.3.1.6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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6.3.1.7The requirements of point 6.3.1, other than 6.3.1.2(d), shall not apply when the appropriate authority itself is to be approved as a regulated agent.U.K.
F766.3.1.8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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6.3.2Security controls to be applied by a regulated agentU.K.
6.3.2.1When accepting any consignments, a regulated agent shall establish whether the entity from which it receives the consignments is a regulated agent [F77or a known consignor].U.K.

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[F16.3.2.2The regulated agent or air carrier shall ask the person delivering any consignments to present an identity card, passport, driving licence or other document, which includes his or her photograph and which has been issued or is recognised by the national authority. The card or document shall be used to establish the identity of the person delivering the consignments.]U.K.
6.3.2.3The regulated agent shall ensure that consignments to which not all required security controls have previously been applied are:U.K.
(a)

screened in accordance with point 6.2; or

(b)

accepted for storage under the regulated agent's exclusive responsibility, not identifiable as shipment for carriage on an aircraft before selection, and selected autonomously without any intervention of the consignor or any person or entity other than those appointed and trained by the regulated agent for that purpose.

Point (b) may only be applied if it is unpredictable for the consignor that the consignment is to be transported by air.

[F16.3.2.4After the security controls referred to in points from 6.3.2.1 to 6.3.2.3 of this Annex F78... have been applied, the regulated agent shall ensure the protection of cargo and mail in accordance with point 6.6.]U.K.

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6.3.2.5After the security controls referred to in points 6.3.2.1 to 6.3.2.4 have been applied, the regulated agent shall ensure that any consignment tendered to an air carrier or another regulated agent is accompanied by appropriate documentation, either in the form of an air waybill or in a separate declaration and either in an electronic format or in writing.U.K.
6.3.2.6The documentation referred to in point 6.3.2.5 shall be available for inspection by the appropriate authority at any point before the consignment is loaded on to an aircraft and afterwards for the duration of the flight or for 24 hours, whichever is the longer and shall provide all of the following information:U.K.
(a)

the unique alphanumeric identifier of the regulated agent as received from the appropriate authority;

(b)

a unique identifier of the consignment, such as the number of the (house or master) air waybill;

(c)

the content of the consignment, [F79except for small consignments or consolidations of such consignments designated by the appropriate authority];

(d)

the security status of the consignment, stating:

  • ‘SPX’, meaning secure for passenger, all-cargo and all-mail aircraft, or

  • ‘SCO’, meaning secure for all-cargo and all-mail aircraft only, or

  • ‘SHR’, meaning secure for passenger, all-cargo and all-mail aircraft in accordance with high risk requirements;

(e)

[F1the reason why the security status was issued, stating:

(i)

‘KC’, meaning received from known consignor; or

(ii)

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(iii)

‘RA’, meaning selected by a regulated agent; or

(iv)

the means or method of screening used, as follows:

  • hand search (PHS);

  • X-ray equipment (XRY);

  • EDS equipment (EDS);

  • explosive detection dogs (EDD)

  • ETD equipment (ETD);

  • visual check (VCK);

  • metal detection equipment (CMD);

  • any other method (AOM) in accordance with point 6.2.1.6 where the method used shall be specified; or

(v)

the grounds for exempting the consignment from screening;]

(f)

the name of the person who issued the security status, or an equivalent identification, and the date and time of issue;

(g)

the unique identifier received from the appropriate authority, of any regulated agent who has accepted the security status given to a consignment by another regulated agent.

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A regulated agent tendering consignments to another regulated agent or air carrier may also decide to only transmit the information required under points (a) to (e) and (g) and to retain the information required under point (f) for the duration of the flight(s) or for 24 hours, whichever is the longer.

6.3.2.7In the case of consolidations, the requirements of points 6.3.2.5 and 6.3.2.6 shall be considered as met if:U.K.
(a)

the regulated agent performing the consolidation retains the information required under points 6.3.2.6(a) to (g) for each individual consignment for the duration of the flight(s) or for 24 hours, whichever is the longer; and

(b)

the documentation accompanying the consolidation includes the alphanumeric identifier of the regulated agent who performed the consolidation, a unique identifier of the consolidation and its security status.

Point (a) shall not be required for consolidations that are always subject to screening F81... if the regulated agent gives the consolidation a unique identifier and indicates the security status and a single reason why this security status was issued.

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6.3.2.8When accepting consignments to which not all required security controls have previously been applied, the regulated agent may also elect not to apply the security controls as referred to in point 6.3.2, but to hand the consignments over to another regulated agent to ensure the application of these security controls.U.K.
6.3.2.9A regulated agent shall ensure that all staff implementing security controls are recruited and trained in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 11 and all staff with access to identifiable air cargo or identifiable air mail to which the required security controls have been applied have been recruited and subject to security awareness training in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 11.U.K.

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6.4KNOWN CONSIGNORSU.K.

6.4.1Approval of known consignorsU.K.
6.4.1.1Known consignors shall be approved by the appropriate authority.U.K.

The approval as a known consignor shall be site specific.

6.4.1.2The following procedure shall apply for the approval of known consignors:U.K.
(a)

[F1the applicant shall seek approval from the appropriate authority F83....

The applicant shall submit a security programme to the appropriate authority concerned. The programme shall describe the methods and procedures which are to be followed by the consignor in order to comply with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 and its implementing acts. The programme shall also describe how compliance with these methods and procedures is to be monitored by the consignor itself.

The applicant shall be provided with the ‘Guidance for known consignors’ as contained in Attachment 6-B and the ‘Validation checklist for known consignors’ as contained in Attachment 6-C;

(b)

the appropriate authority, or [F84aviation security validator] acting on its behalf, shall examine the security programme and then make an on-site verification of the sites specified in order to assess whether the applicant complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 and its implementing acts.

In order to assess whether the applicant complies with these requirements, the appropriate authority, or [F84aviation security validator] acting on its behalf, shall make use of the ‘Validation checklist for known consignors’ as contained in Attachment 6-C. This checklist includes a declaration of commitments which shall be signed by the applicant's legal representative or by the person responsible for security at the site.

Once the validation checklist is completed, the information contained in the checklist shall be handled as classified information.

The signed declaration shall be retained by the appropriate authority concerned or retained by the [F84aviation security validator] and made available to the appropriate authority concerned;]

(c)

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(d)

if the appropriate authority is satisfied with the information provided under points (a) and (b) F86..., it shall ensure that the necessary details of the consignor are entered into the ‘F86... database on supply chain security’ not later than the next working day. When making the database entry the appropriate authority shall give each approved site a unique alphanumeric identifier in the standard format.

If the appropriate authority is not satisfied with the information provided under points (a) and (b) F87..., as applicable, then the reasons shall promptly be notified to the entity seeking approval as a known consignor;

(e)

a known consignor shall not be considered as approved until its details are listed in the ‘F88... database on supply chain security’.

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6.4.1.3A known consignor shall designate at least one person at each site who shall be responsible for the application and supervision of the implementation of security controls at that site. This person shall have successfully completed a background check in accordance with point 11.1.U.K.
6.4.1.4A known consignor shall be re-validated at regular intervals not exceeding 5 years. This shall include an on-site verification in order to assess whether the known consignor still complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 and its implementing acts.U.K.

An inspection at the premises of the known consignor by the appropriate authority in accordance with its national quality control programme may be considered as an on-site verification, provided that it covers all areas specified in the checklist of Attachment 6-C.

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6.4.1.5If the appropriate authority is no longer satisfied that the known consignor complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 and its implementing acts, it shall withdraw the status of known consignor for the specified site(s).U.K.

F90...

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Immediately after withdrawal, and in all cases within 24 hours, the appropriate authority shall ensure that the consignor's change of status is indicated in the ‘F91... database on supply chain security’.

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F926.4.1.6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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F936.4.1.7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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6.4.2Security controls to be applied by a known consignorU.K.
6.4.2.1A known consignor shall ensure that:U.K.
(a)

there is a level of security on the site or at the premises sufficient to protect identifiable air cargo and identifiable air mail from unauthorised interference; and

(b)

all staff implementing security controls are recruited and trained in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 11 and all staff with access to identifiable air cargo or identifiable air mail to which the required security controls have been applied have been recruited and subject to security awareness training in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 11; and

(c)

during production, packing, storage, despatch and/or transportation, as appropriate, identifiable air cargo and identifiable air mail is protected from unauthorised interference or tampering.

When, for whatever reason, these security controls have not been applied to a consignment, or where the consignment has not been originated by the known consignor for its own account, the known consignor shall clearly identify this to the regulated agent so that point 6.3.2.3 can be applied.

6.4.2.2The known consignor shall accept that consignments to which the appropriate security controls have not been applied are screened in accordance with point 6.2.1.U.K.

F946.5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

F946.5.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.
F946.5.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.
F946.5.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.
F946.5.4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.
F136.5.5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.
F136.5.6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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6.6PROTECTION OF CARGO AND MAILU.K.

6.6.1Protection of cargo and mail during transportationU.K.
6.6.1.1In order to ensure that consignments to which the required security controls have been applied are protected from unauthorised interference during transportation:U.K.
(a)

the consignments shall be packed or sealed by the regulated agent [F95or known consignor] so as to ensure that any tampering would be evident; where this is not possible alternative protection measures that ensure the integrity of the consignment shall be taken; and

(b)

the cargo load compartment of the vehicle in which the consignments are to be transported shall be locked or sealed or curtain sided vehicles shall be secured with TIR cords so as to ensure that any tampering would be evident, or the load area of flatbed vehicles shall be kept under observation; and

(c)

the haulier declaration as contained in Attachment 6-E shall be agreed by the haulier who has entered into the transport agreement with the regulated agent [F95or known consignor], unless the haulier is itself approved as a regulated agent.

The signed declaration shall be retained by the regulated agent [F95or known consignor] on whose behalf the transport is carried out. On request, a copy of the signed declaration shall also be made available to the regulated agent or air carrier receiving the consignment or to the appropriate authority concerned.

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As an alternative to point (c), the haulier may provide evidence to the regulated agent [F95or known consignor] for whom it provides transport that it has been certified or approved by an appropriate authority.

This evidence shall include the requirements contained in Attachment 6-E and copies shall be retained by the regulated agent [F95or known consignor] concerned. On request, a copy shall also be made available to the regulated agent or air carrier receiving the consignment or to another appropriate authority.

6.6.1.2Point 6.6.1.1(b) and (c) shall not apply during airside transportation.U.K.
6.6.2 [F1Protection for cargo and mail during handling, storage, and loading onto an aircraft] U.K.
6.6.2.1Consignments of cargo and mail that are in a critical part shall be considered as protected from unauthorised interference.U.K.
[F16.6.2.2Consignments of cargo and mail in a part other than a critical part of a security restricted area shall be protected from unauthorised interference until they are handed over to another regulated agent or air carrier. Consignments shall be located in the access-controlled parts of a regulated agent's premises or, whenever located outside of such parts, shall be considered as protected from unauthorised interference if:U.K.
(a)

they are physically protected so as to prevent the introduction of a prohibited article; or

(b)

they are not left unattended and access is limited to persons involved in the protection and loading of cargo and mail onto an aircraft.]

F966.7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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6.8SECURITY PROCEDURES FOR CARGO AND MAIL BEING CARRIED INTO THE [F97UNITED KINGDOM FROM OTHER] COUNTRIESU.K.

6.8.1Designation of air carriersU.K.
[F986.8.1.1Any air carrier carrying cargo or mail from an airport in another country for transfer, transit or unloading at any airport falling within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 shall be designated as an ‘Air Cargo or Mail Carrier operating into the United Kingdom from Another Country Airport’ (UK-ACC3) by the appropriate authority.U.K.

This requirement does not apply in respect of a country or territory designated by the appropriate authority.]

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6.8.1.2The designation of an air carrier as [F99UK-ACC3] in respect of its cargo and mail operations from an airport for which [F99UK-ACC3] designation is required (hereafter, the ‘relevant cargo operations’) shall be based on:U.K.

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(a)

the nomination of a person with overall responsibility on the air carrier's behalf for the implementation of cargo or mail security provisions in respect of the relevant cargo operation; and

(b)

[F100an assessment by the appropriate authority of relevant evidence (which for the purpose of this Regulation may include a validation report)] confirming the implementation of security measures.

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6.8.1.3The appropriate authority shall allocate to the designated [F101UK-ACC3] a unique alphanumeric identifier in the standard format identifying the air carrier and the [F102airport in another country] for which the air carrier has been designated to carry cargo or mail into the [F103United Kingdom].U.K.

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6.8.1.4The designation shall be valid from the date the appropriate authority has entered the [F104UK-ACC3's] details into the F105... database on supply chain security, for a [F106 period of five years, unless the appropriate authority determines that the designation shall cease to be valid on an earlier date or determines that the designation remains valid for a further period not exceeding three months].U.K.

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[F1076.8.1.5A UK-ACC3 listed on the database on supply chain security shall be recognised by the appropriate authority for all operations from an airport in another country into the United Kingdom.]U.K.

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[F1086.8.1.7During the period from 1 April to 31 December 2020, the appropriate authority may derogate from the process established in point 6.8.2 and temporarily designate an air carrier as ACC3, in the case where an EU aviation security validation could not take place for objective reasons which are related to the pandemic crisis caused by the COVID-19 and are beyond the responsibility of the air carrier. The designation shall be subject to the following conditions:U.K.
(a)

the air carrier holds an active ACC3 status at the relevant third country location, or has held an ACC3 status, provided it has not expired before 1 February 2020;

(b)

the air carrier applies for the new status to the appropriate authority as identified in point 6.8.1.1 or holding the responsibility for the designation due to expire, confirming the existence of objective reasons beyond the responsibility of the air carrier that impede or delay the fulfilment of the requirements of point 6.8.2;

(c)

the air carrier submits its security programme that is relevant and complete in respect of all points set out in Attachment 6-G, or confirms that the current programme is still up to date;

(d)

the air carrier submits a signed declaration where it confirms the commitment to continue the full and effective implementation of security requirements for which it had obtained the current or expired ACC3 status;

(e)

the designation of an air carrier as ACC3 under this point is granted for a period not exceeding six months from the date of the current or previous expiry, as appropriate;

(f)

the application, the air carrier security programme and the declaration of commitment are submitted either in writing or in electronic format.

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6.8.1.8Where applicable, the appropriate authority may agree with the relevant air carrier the postponement of the annual EU aviation security validations referred to in point 6.8.2.2 (2) (d), by adding them to the number of airports to be validated during the next year of the air carrier’s roadmap.U.K.
6.8.1.9Within the temporary designation period referred to in point 6.8.1.7, the appropriate authority shall perform at the Member State’s airport or airports of arrival from the ACC3 location, at least three compliance monitoring activities in respect of the security controls applied by the ACC3 and the RA3 and KC3 parts of its supply chain. In the absence of direct flights operated by the ACC3 into the designating Member State, the performance of compliance monitoring activities shall be coordinated with another Member State where the ACC3 operates into.]U.K.
F1096.8.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.
F1096.8.2.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.
F1096.8.2.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.
F1096.8.2.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.
F1096.8.2.4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.
F136.8.2.5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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6.8.3Security controls for cargo and mail arriving from [F110another] countryU.K.
[F16.8.3.1The [F111UK-ACC3] shall ensure that all cargo and mail carried for transfer, transit or unloading at a [F112United Kingdom] airport is screened, unless:U.K.

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(a)

the required security controls have been applied to the consignment by an F113... aviation security validated regulated agent (RA3) and the consignment has been protected from unauthorised interference from the time that those security controls were applied and until loading; or

(b)

the required security controls have been applied to the consignment by an F114... aviation security validated known consignor (KC3) and the consignment has been protected from unauthorised interference from the time that those security controls were applied and until loading; or

(c)

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(d)

the consignment is exempted from screening in accordance with point (d) of point 6.1.1 and protected from unauthorised interference from the time that it became identifiable air cargo or identifiable air mail and until loading.

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F116...]

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6.8.3.2Cargo and mail carried into the [F117United Kingdom] shall be screened by one of the means and methods listed in point 6.2.1 to a standard sufficient to reasonably ensure that it contains no prohibited articles.U.K.

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6.8.3.3The [F118UK-ACC3] shall ensure in respect of:U.K.

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(a)

transfer and transit cargo or mail that screening in accordance with point 6.8.3.2 or security controls have been applied by itself or by an F119... aviation security validated entity at the point of origin or elsewhere in the supply chain and such consignments have been protected from unauthorised interference from the time that those security controls were applied and until loading; and

(b)

high risk cargo and mail that screening in accordance with point 6.7 has been applied by itself or by an F120... aviation security validated entity at the point of origin or elsewhere in the supply chain, that such consignments have been labelled SHR and have been protected from unauthorised interference from the time that those security controls were applied and until loading.

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[F16.8.3.4When tendering consignments to which it has applied the required security controls to another [F121UK-ACC3] or RA3, the [F121UK-ACC3], RA3, or KC3 shall indicate in the accompanying documentation the unique alphanumeric identifier received from the designating appropriate authority.U.K.

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6.8.3.5When accepting any consignments, an [F122UK-ACC3] or RA3 shall establish whether the air carrier or the entity from which it receives the consignments is another [F122UK-ACC3], RA3, or KC3 by the following means of:U.K.

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(a)

verifying whether or not the unique alphanumeric identifier of the entity delivering the consignments is indicated on the accompanying documentation; and

(b)

confirming that the air carrier or entity delivering the consignment is listed as active in the F123... database on supply chain security for the specified airport or site, as appropriate.

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If there is no indication on the accompanying documentation of the identifier, or if the air carrier or entity delivering the consignments is not listed as active in the F124... database on supply chain security, it shall be deemed that no security controls have previously been applied, and the consignments shall be screened by the [F125UK-ACC3] or by another F126... aviation security validated RA3 before being loaded onto the aircraft.]

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[F246.8.3.6After the security controls referred to in points 6.8.3.1 to 6.8.3.5 have been applied, the [F127UK-ACC3] or the F128... aviation security validated regulated agent (RA3) operating on its behalf shall ensure that the accompanying documentation, either in the form of an air waybill, equivalent postal documentation or in a separate declaration and either in an electronic format or in writing, indicate at least:U.K.

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(a)

the unique alphanumeric identifier of the [F129UK-ACC3]; and

(b)

the security status of the consignment as referred to in point (d) of point 6.3.2.6 and issued by an F130... aviation security validated regulated agent (RA3); and

(c)

the unique identifier of the consignment, such as the number of the house or master air waybill, when applicable; and

(d)

[F3the content of the consignment, or indication of consolidation where applicable; and]

(e)

the reasons for issuing the security status, including the means or method of screening used or the grounds for exempting the consignment from screening, using the standards adopted in the Consignment Security Declaration scheme.

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[F15In the case of consolidations, the [F131UK-ACC3] or the F132... aviation security validated regulated agent (RA3) who has performed the consolidation retains the information required above for each individual consignment at least until the estimated time of arrival of the consignments at the first airport in the [F133United Kingdom] or for 24 hours, whichever is the longer.]]

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F1346.8.3.7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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[F156.8.3.8Transit or transfer consignments arriving from a third country listed in Attachment 6-I whose accompanying documentation does not comply with point 6.8.3.6 shall be treated in accordance with Chapter 6.7 before the subsequent flight.]U.K.
[F156.8.3.9Transit or transfer consignments arriving from a third country not listed in Attachment 6-I whose accompanying documentation does not comply with point 6.8.3.6 shall be treated in accordance with Chapter 6.2 before the subsequent flight. Accompanying documentation of consignments arriving from a third country listed in Attachment 6-F shall at least comply with the ICAO Consignment Security Declaration scheme.]U.K.

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[F16.8.4 Designation of regulated agents and known consignors U.K.
[F1356.8.4.1Entities from another country being, or intending to be, part of the supply chain of an air carrier holding the status of UK-ACC3, may be designated as either ‘regulated agent for another country’ (RA3) or ‘third country known consignor’ (KC3).]U.K.

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[F1366.8.4.2To obtain designation, the entity shall address the request to the appropriate authority.]U.K.

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6.8.4.3Before designation, the eligibility to obtain RA3 or KC3 status in accordance with point 6.8.4.1 shall be confirmed.U.K.
6.8.4.4The designation of an entity as RA3 or KC3 in respect of its cargo and mail operations (‘relevant cargo operations’) shall be based on the following:U.K.
(a)

the nomination of a person with overall responsibility on the entity's behalf for the implementation of cargo or mail security provisions in respect of the relevant cargo operation; and

(b)

[F137an assessment by the appropriate authority of relevant evidence (which for the purpose of this Regulation may include a validation report)] confirming the implementation of security measures.

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6.8.4.5The appropriate authority shall allocate to the designated RA3 or KC3 a unique alphanumeric identifier in the standard format identifying the entity and the [F138other] country for which it has been designated to implement security provisions in respect of cargo or mail bound for the [F139United Kingdom].U.K.

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6.8.4.6The designation shall be valid from the date the appropriate authority has entered the entity's details into the F140... database on supply chain security, for a maximum period of three years.U.K.

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F1416.8.4.7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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6.8.4.8Designations of RA3 and KC3 issued before 1 June 2017 shall expire five years after their designation or on 31 March 2020, whichever date comes earlier.U.K.
F1426.8.4.9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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[F1086.8.4.11During the period from 1 April to 31 December 2020, the appropriate authority may derogate from the process established in point 6.8.5 and temporarily designate a third country entity as RA3 or KC3, in the case where an EU aviation security validation could not take place for objective reasons which are related to the pandemic crisis caused by the COVID-19 and are beyond the responsibility of the entity. The designation shall be subject to the following conditions:U.K.
(a)

the entity holds an active RA3 or KC3 status, or has held a RA3 or KC3 status, provided it has not expired before 1 February 2020;

(b)

the entity applies for the new status to the appropriate authority currently holding the responsibility for its designation that is due to expire or has expired, confirming the existence of objective reasons beyond the responsibility of the entity that impede or delay the fulfilment of the requirements of point 6.8.5;

(c)

the entity submits its security programme that is relevant and complete in respect of the operations performed, or confirms that the current programme is still up to date;

(d)

the entity submits a signed declaration where it confirms the commitment to continue the full and effective implementation of security requirements for which it had obtained the current or expired RA3 or KC3 status;

(e)

the designation of an entity as RA3 or KC3 under this point is granted for a period not exceeding six months from the date of the current or previous expiry, as applicable;

(f)

the application, the entity’s security programme and the declaration of commitment are submitted either in writing or in electronic format.

6.8.4.12Entities referred to in point 6.8.4.8 whose RA3 or KC3 status expired in the period from 1 February 2020 to 31 March 2020, that because of the objective reasons referred to in point 6.8.4.11 could not undergo the process of EU aviation security validation established in point 6.8.5 and subsequent designation by an appropriate authority as set out in point 6.8.4, may apply for a temporary designation granted by the Commission, subject to the following conditions:U.K.
(a)

the entity applies for the RA3 or KC3 status to the Commission, confirming the existence of objective reasons beyond its responsibility that impede or delay the fulfilment of the requirements of point 6.8.5;

(b)

the entity submits a signed declaration where it confirms both the commitment to continue the full and effective implementation of security requirements for which it had obtained the expired RA3 or KC3 status, and that its security programme is still up to date;

(c)

the application and the declaration of commitment are submitted either in writing or in electronic format;

(d)

the designation of an entity as RA3 or KC3 under this point is granted for a period not exceeding six months from the date of the previous expiry.]]

F1436.8.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.
F1436.8.5.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.
F1436.8.5.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.
F1436.8.5.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.
F1436.8.5.4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.
F1436.8.5.5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.
F1436.8.5.6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.
F1436.8.5.7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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[F246.8.6 Non-compliance and discontinuation of [F144UK-ACC3], RA3 and KC3 designation U.K.
6.8.6.1 Non-Compliance U.K.
1. If the F145... appropriate authority identifies a serious deficiency relating to the operations of an [F146UK-ACC3], an RA3 or a KC3, which is deemed to have a significant impact on the overall level of aviation security in the [F147United Kingdom] it shall: U.K.
(a)

inform the air carrier or entity concerned promptly, request comments and appropriate measures rectifying the serious deficiency; F148...

(b)

F149. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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2. Where the [F150UK-ACC3], the RA3 or the KC3 has not rectified the serious deficiency within a specific time-frame, or in case the [F150UK-ACC3], the RA3 or the KC3 does not react to the request set out in point (a) of point 6.8.6.1, the authority F151... shall: U.K.
(a)

deactivate the status as [F152UK-ACC3], RA3 or KC3 of the operator or entity in the F153... database on supply chain security; or

(b)

request the appropriate authority responsible for the designation to deactivate the status as [F154UK-ACC3], RA3 or KC3 of the operator or entity in the F155... database on supply chain security.

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F156...

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3.An air carrier or entity whose status, respectively as an [F157UK-ACC3], RA3 or KC3, has been deactivated in accordance with point 6.8.6.1.2 shall not be reinstated or included in the F158... database on supply chain security until an F159... aviation security re-designation in accordance with 6.8.1 or 6.8.4 has taken place.U.K.

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4.If an air carrier or an entity is no longer a holder of the [F160UK-ACC3], RA3 or KC3 status, the appropriate [F161authority] shall undertake appropriate action to satisfy [F162itself] that other [F163UK-ACC3s], RA3s and KC3s under [F164its] responsibility, operating in the supply chain of the air carrier or entity that has lost the status, still comply with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 300/2008.U.K.

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6.8.6.2 Discontinuation U.K.
1. The appropriate authority that designated the [F165UK-ACC3], the RA3 or the KC3, is responsible for removing the details thereof from the ‘F166... database on supply chain security’: U.K.
(a)

at the request of or in agreement with the air carrier or the entity; or

(b)

where the [F167UK-ACC3], the RA3 or the KC3 does not pursue relevant cargo operations and does not react to a request for comments or otherwise obstructs the assessment of risk to aviation.

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2.If an air carrier or an entity is no longer a holder of the [F168UK-ACC3], RA3 or KC3 status, the appropriate [F169authority] shall undertake appropriate action to satisfy [F170itself] that other [F171UK-ACC3s], RA3s and KC3s under [F172its] responsibility, operating in the supply chain of the air carrier or entity that has been discontinued, still comply with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 300/2008.]U.K.

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ATTACHMENT 6-AU.K.

DECLARATION OF COMMITMENTS — REGULATED AGENTU.K.

In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council(2) on F173... rules in the field of civil aviation security and its implementing acts,

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I declare that,

  • to the best of my knowledge, the information contained in the company's security programme is true and accurate,

  • the practices and procedures set out in this security programme will be implemented and maintained at all sites covered by the programme,

  • this security programme will be adjusted and adapted to comply with all future relevant changes to F174... legislation, unless [name of company] informs [name of appropriate authority] that it no longer wishes to trade as a regulated agent,

  • [name of company] will inform [name of appropriate authority] in writing of:

    (a)

    minor changes to its security programme, such as company name, person responsible for security or contact details, change of person requiring access to the ‘F174... database on supply chain security’, promptly and at least within 10 working days; and

    (b)

    major planned changes, such as new screening procedures, major building works which might affect its compliance with relevant F174... legislation or change of site/address, at least 15 working days prior to their commencement/the planned change,

  • in order to ensure compliance with relevant F174... legislation, [name of company] will cooperate fully with all inspections, as required, and provide access to all documents, as requested by inspectors,

  • [name of company] will inform [name of appropriate authority] of any serious security breaches and of any suspicious circumstances which may be relevant to air cargo/air mail security, in particular any attempt to conceal prohibited articles in consignments,

  • [name of company] will ensure that all relevant staff receive training in accordance with Chapter 11 of the Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 and are aware of their security responsibilities under the company's security programme; and

  • [name of company] will inform [name of appropriate authority] if:

    (a)

    it ceases trading;

    (b)

    it no longer deals with air cargo/air mail; or

    (c)

    it can no longer meet the requirements of the relevant F174... legislation.

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I shall accept full responsibility for this declaration.

Name:

Position in company:

Date:

Signature:

ATTACHMENT 6-BU.K.

GUIDANCE FOR KNOWN CONSIGNORSU.K.

This guidance will help you to assess your existing security arrangements against the required criteria for known consignors as described in Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council(3) and its implementing acts. This should enable you to ensure that you meet the requirements before arranging an official on-site validation visit.

It is important that the validator is able to talk to the right people during the validation visit (e.g. person responsible for security and person responsible for recruitment of staff). An EU checklist will be used to record the validator's assessments. Once the validation checklist is completed, the information contained in the checklist will be handled as classified information.

Please note that questions on the F175... checklist are of two types: (1) those where a negative response will automatically mean that you cannot be accepted as a known consignor and (2) those which will be used to build up a general picture of your security provisions to allow the validator to reach an overall conclusion. The areas where a ‘fail’ will automatically be recorded are indicated by the requirements indicated in bold type below. If there is a ‘fail’ on the requirements indicated in bold type, the reasons will be given to you and advice on adjustments needed to pass.

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F176...

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IntroductionU.K.

The cargo must be originated by your company on the site to be inspected. This covers manufacture on the site and pick and pack operations where the items are not identifiable as air cargo until they are selected to meet an order. (See also Note.)

You will have to determine where a consignment of cargo/mail becomes identifiable as air cargo/air mail and demonstrate that you have the relevant measures in place to protect it from unauthorised interference or tampering. This will include details concerning the production, packing, storage and/or despatch.

Organisation and responsibilitiesU.K.

You will be required to provide details about your organisation (name, VAT or Chamber of Commerce number or Corporate registration number if applicable, F177...), address of the site to be validated and main address of organisation (if different from the site to be validated). The date of the previous validation visit and last unique alphanumeric identifier (if applicable) are required, as well as of the nature of the business, the approximate number of employees on site, name and title of the person responsible for air cargo/air mail security and contact details.

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Staff recruitment procedureU.K.

You will be required to provide details of your recruitment procedures for all staff (permanent, temporary or agency staff, drivers) with access to identifiable air cargo/air mail. The recruitment procedure shall include a pre-employment check or a background check in accordance with point 11.1 of the Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998. The on-site validation visit will involve an interview with the person responsible for the recruitment of staff. He/she will need to present evidence (e.g. blank forms) to substantiate the company procedures. This recruitment procedure shall apply to staff recruited after 29 April 2010.

Staff security training procedureU.K.

You will need to demonstrate that all staff (permanent, temporary or agency staff, drivers) with access to air cargo/air mail have received the appropriate training on security awareness matters. This training shall take place in accordance with point 11.2.7 of the Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998. Individual training records should be kept on file. In addition, you will be required to show that all relevant staff implementing security controls have received training or recurrent training in accordance with Chapter 11 of the Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998.

Physical securityU.K.

You will be required to demonstrate how your site is protected (e.g. a physical fence or barrier) and that relevant access control procedures are in place. Where applicable, you will be required to provide details of any possible alarm- and/or CCTV system. It is essential that access to the area where air cargo/air mail is processed or stored, is controlled. All doors, windows and other points of access to air cargo/air mail need to be secured or subject to access control.

Production (where applicable)U.K.

You will need to demonstrate that access to the production area is controlled and the production process supervised. If the product can be identified as air cargo/air mail in the course of production then you will have to show that measures are taken to protect air cargo/air mail from unauthorised interference or tampering at this stage.

Packing (where applicable)U.K.

You will need to demonstrate that access to the packing area is controlled and the packing process supervised. If the product can be identified as air cargo/air mail in the course of packing then you will have to show that measures are taken to protect air cargo/air mail from unauthorised interference or tampering at this stage.

You will be required to provide details of your packing process and show that all finished goods are checked prior to packing.

You will need to describe the finished outer packing and demonstrate that it is robust. You also have to demonstrate how the finished outer packing is made tamper evident, for example by the use of numbered seals, security tape, special stamps or cardboard boxes fixed by a tape. You also need to show that you hold those under secure conditions when not in use and control their issue.

Storage (where applicable)U.K.

You will need to demonstrate that access to the storage area is controlled. If the product can be identified as air cargo/air mail while being stored then you will have to show that measures are taken to protect air cargo/air mail from unauthorised interference or tampering at this stage.

Finally, you will have to demonstrate that finished and packed air cargo/air mail is checked before despatch.

Despatch (where applicable)U.K.

You will need to demonstrate that access to the despatch area is controlled. If the product can be identified as air cargo/air mail in the course of despatch then you will have to show that measures are taken to protect air cargo/air mail from unauthorised interference or tampering at this stage.

TransportationU.K.

You will have to provide details concerning the method of transportation of cargo/mail to the regulated agent.

If you use your own transport, you will have to demonstrate that your drivers have been trained to the required level. If a contractor is used by your company, you will have to ensure that a) the air cargo/air mail is sealed or packed by you so as to ensure that any tampering would be evident and b) the haulier declaration as contained in Attachment 6-E of the Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 has been signed by the haulier.

If you are responsible for the transportation of air cargo/air mail, you will have to show that the means of transport are securable, either through the use of seals, if practicable, or any other method. Where numbered seals are used, you will have to demonstrate that access to the seals is controlled and numbers are recorded; if other methods are used you will have to show how cargo/mail is made tamper evident and/or kept secure. In addition you will need to show that there are measures in place to verify the identity of the drivers of vehicles collecting your air cargo/air mail. You will also need to show that you ensure that cargo/mail is secure when it leaves the premises. You will have to demonstrate that air cargo/air mail is protected from unauthorised interference during transportation.

You will not have to provide evidence about driver training or a copy of the haulier declaration where a regulated agent has made the transport arrangements for collecting air cargo/air mail from your premises.

Consignor's responsibilitiesU.K.

You will need to declare that you will accept unannounced inspections by the appropriate authority's inspectors for the purpose of monitoring these standards.

You will also need to declare to provide [name of appropriate authority] with the relevant details promptly but at least within 10 working days if:

(a)

the overall responsibility for security is assigned to anyone other than the person named

(b)

there are any other changes to premises or procedures likely to significantly impact on security

(c)

your company ceases trading, no longer deals with air cargo/air mail or can no longer meet the requirements of the relevant F178... legislation.

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Finally, you will need to declare to maintain standards of security until the subsequent on-site validation visit and/or inspection.

You will then be required to accept full responsibility for the declaration and to sign the validation document.

NOTES:U.K.
Explosive and incendiary devicesU.K.

Assembled explosive and incendiary devices may be carried in consignments of cargo if the requirements of all safety rules are met in full.

Consignments from other sourcesU.K.

A known 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.

ATTACHMENT 6-CU.K.

VALIDATION CHECKLIST FOR KNOWN CONSIGNORSU.K.
Completion notes:U.K.

When completing this form please note that:

  • Items marked ‘(*)’ are required data and MUST be completed.

  • If the answer to any question in bold type is NO, the validation MUST be assessed as a FAIL. This does not apply where the questions do not apply.

  • The overall assessment can only be assessed as a PASS after the consignor has signed the declaration of commitments on the last page.

  • The original declaration of commitments must be retained by or made available to the appropriate authority until the validation expires. A copy of the declaration should also be given to the consignor.

PART 1U.K.Organisation and responsibilities
1.1Date of validation (*)
dd/mm/yyyy
1.2Date of previous validation and Unique Identifier where applicable
dd/mm/yyyy
UNI
1.3Name of organisation to be validated (*)

Name

VAT/Chamber of Commerce number/Corporate registration number (if applicable)

1.4F179...
1.5Address of site to be validated (*)
Number/Unit/Building
Street
Town
Postcode
Country
1.6Main address of organisation (if different from site to be validated, provided that it is in the same country)
Number/Unit/Building
Street
Town
Postcode
Country
1.7Nature of Business(es) — types of cargo processed
1.8Is the applicant responsible for:
(a)

Production

(b)

Packing

(c)

Storage

(d)

Dispatch

(e)

Other, please specify

1.9Approximate number of employees on site
1.10Name and title of person responsible for air cargo/air mail security (*)
Name
Job title
1.11Contact telephone number
Tel. no.
1.12E-mail address (*)
E-mail

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F179Words in Annex Ch. 6 Attachment 6-C Pt. 1 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 112(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

PART 2U.K.Identifiable air cargo/air mail

Aim: To establish the point (or: place) where cargo/mail becomes identifiable as air cargo/air mail.

2.1By inspection of the production, packing, storage, selection, despatch and any other relevant areas, ascertain where and how a consignment of air cargo/air mail becomes identifiable as such.U.K.

Describe:

NB: Detailed information should be given on the protection of identifiable air cargo/air mail from unauthorised interference or tampering in Parts 5 to 8.U.K.

PART 3U.K.Staff recruitment and training

Aim: To ensure that all staff (permanent, temporary, agency staff, drivers) with access to identifiable air cargo/air mail have been subject to an appropriate pre-employment check and/or background check as well as trained in accordance with point 11.2.7 of the Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998. In addition, to ensure that all staff implementing security controls in respect of supplies are trained in accordance with Chapter 11 of the Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998.

Whether or not 3.1 and 3.2 are questions inbold type(and thus where a NO answer must be assessed as a fail) depends on the applicable national rules of the State where the site is located. However, at least one of these two questions shall be inbold type, whereby it should also be allowed that where a background has been carried out, then a pre-employment check is no longer required. The person responsible for implementing security controls shall always have a background check.

3.1Is there a recruitment procedure for all staff with access to identifiable air cargo/air mail which includes a pre-employment check in accordance with point 11.1.4 of the Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998? This applies to staff recruited after 29 April 2010.
YES or NO
If YES, which type
3.2Does this recruitment procedure also include a background check, including a check on criminal records, in accordance with point 11.1.3 of the Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998?

This applies to staff recruited after 29 April 2010.

YES or NO
If YES, which type
3.3Does the appointment process for the named person responsible for the application and supervision of the implementation of security controls at the site include a requirement for a background check, including a check on criminal records in accordance with point 11.1.3 of the Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998?
YES or NO
If YES, describe
3.4Do staff with access to identifiable air cargo/air mail receive security awareness training in accordance with point 11.2.7 of the Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 before being given access to identifiable air cargo/air mail? Do staff implementing security controls in respect of supplies receive training in accordance with Chapter 11 of the Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998?
YES or NO
If YES, describe
3.5Do staff (as referred to above) receive refresher training in accordance with the frequency established for this training?
YES or NO
3.6Assessment — Are the measures sufficient to ensure that all staff with access to identifiable air cargo/air mail and staff implementing security controls have been properly recruited and trained in accordance with Chapter 11 of the Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998?
YES or NO
If NO, specify reasons
PART 4U.K.Physical security

Aim: To establish if there is a level of (physical) security on the site or at the premises sufficient to protect identifiable air cargo/air mail from unauthorised interference.

4.1Is the site protected by a physical fence or barrier?
YES or NO
4.2Are all the access points to the site subject to access control?
YES or NO
4.3If YES, are the access points…?
Staffed
Manual
Automatic
Electronic
Other, specify
4.4Is the building of sound construction?
YES or NO
4.5Does the building have an effective alarm system?
YES or NO
4.6Does the building have an effective CCTV system?
YES or NO
4.7If yes, are the images of the CCTV recorded?
YES or NO
4.8Are all doors, windows and other points of access to identifiable air cargo/air mail secure or subject to access control?
YES or NO
4.9If no, specify reasons
4.10Assessment: Are the measures taken by the organisation sufficient to prevent unauthorised access to those parts of the site and premises where identifiable air cargo/air mail is processed or stored?
YES or NO
If NO, specify reasons
PART 5U.K.Production

Aim: To protect identifiable air cargo/air mail from unauthorised interference or tampering.

Answer these questions where the product could be identified as air cargo/air mail in the course of the production process.

5.1Is access controlled to the production area?
YES or NO
5.2If YES, how?
5.3Is the production process supervised?
YES or NO
5.4If YES, how?
5.5Are controls in place to prevent tampering at the stage of production?
YES or NO
If YES, describe
5.6Assessment: Are measures taken by the organisation sufficient to protect identifiable air cargo/air mail from unauthorised interference or tampering during production?
YES or NO
If NO, specify reasons
PART 6U.K.Packing

Aim: To protect identifiable air cargo/air mail from unauthorised interference or tampering.

Answer these questions where the product could be identified as air cargo/air mail in the course of the packing process.

6.1Is the packing process supervised?
YES or NO
6.2If YES, how?
6.3Please describe the finished outer packaging:
(a)Is the finished outer packaging robust?

YES or NO

Describe:

(b)Is the finished outer packaging tamper evident?
YES or NO
Describe:
6.4 (a)Are numbered seals, security tape, special stamps or cardboard boxes fixed by a tape used to make air cargo/air mail tamper evident?
YES or NO
If YES:
6.4 (b)Are the seals, security tape or special stamps held under secure conditions when not in use?
YES or NO
Describe:
6.4 (c)Is the issue of numbered seals, security tape, and/or stamps controlled?
YES or NO
Describe:
6.5If the answer to 6.4 (a) is YES, how is this controlled?
6.6Assessment: Are the packing procedures sufficient to protect identifiable air cargo/air mail from unauthorised interference and/or tampering?
YES or NO
If NO, specify reasons
PART 7U.K.Storage

Aim: To protect identifiable air cargo/air mail from unauthorised interference or tampering.

Answer these questions where the product could be identified as air cargo/air mail in the course of the storage process.

7.1Is the finished and packed air cargo/air mail stored securely and checked for tampering?
YES or NO
7.2Assessment: Are the storage procedures sufficient to protect identifiable air cargo/air mail from unauthorised interference and/or tampering?
YES or NO
If NO, specify reasons
PART 8U.K.Despatch

Aim: To protect identifiable air cargo/air mail from unauthorised interference or tampering.

Answer these questions where the product could be identified as air cargo/air mail in the course of the despatch process.

8.1Is access controlled to the despatch area?
YES or NO
8.2If YES, how?
8.3Who has access to the despatch area?
Employees?
YES or NO
Drivers?
YES or NO
Visitors?
YES or NO
Contractors?
YES or NO
8.4Assessment: Is the protection sufficient to protect the air cargo/air mail from unauthorised interference or tampering in the despatch area?
YES or NO
If NO, specify reasons
PART 8AU.K.Consignments from other sources

Aim: to establish the procedures for dealing with unsecured consignments.

Answer these questions only if consignments for carriage by air are being accepted from other companies.

8A.1Does the company accept consignments of cargo intended for carriage by air from any other companies?
YES OR NO
8A.2If YES, how are these kept separate from the company's own cargo and how are they identified to the regulated agent/haulier?
PART 9U.K.Transportation

Aim: To protect identifiable air cargo/air mail from unauthorised interference or tampering.

9.1How is the air cargo/air mail conveyed to the regulated agent?
(a)By, or on behalf of, the regulated agent?
YES or NO
(b)Consignor's own transport?
YES or NO
(c)Contractor used by the consignor?
YES or NO
9.2Where a contractor is used by the consignor:

  • is the air cargo/air mail being sealed or packed before transportation so as to ensure that any tampering would be evident? and

  • has the haulier declaration been signed by the haulier?

YES or NO

Only answer the following questions where 9.1(b) or 9.1(c) applies

9.3Is the cargo compartment of the transport vehicle securable?
YES or NO
If YES, specify how…
9.4 (a)Where the cargo compartment of the transport vehicle is securable, are numbered seals used?
YES or NO
(b)Where numbered seals are used, is access to the seals controlled and the numbers recorded on issue?
YES or NO
If YES, specify how…
9.5Where the cargo compartment of the transport vehicle is not securable, is the air cargo/air mail tamper evident?
YES or NO
9.6If YES, describe tamper evidence employed.
9.7If NO, how is it kept secure?
9.8Assessment: Are the measures sufficient to protect air cargo/air mail from unauthorised interference during transportation?
YES or NO
If NO, specify reasons
DECLARATION OF COMMITMENTSU.K.

I declare that:

  • I will accept unannounced inspections by the appropriate authority's inspectors for the purpose of monitoring these standards. If the inspector discovers any serious lapses in security, this could lead to the withdrawal of my status as known consignor.

  • I will provide [name of appropriate authority] with the relevant details promptly but at least within 10 working days if:

    • the overall responsibility for security is assigned to anyone other than the person named at point 1.10;

    • there are any other changes to premises or procedures likely to significantly impact on security; and

    • the company ceases trading, no longer deals with air cargo/air mail or can no longer meet the requirements of the relevant F180... legislation.

  • I will maintain standards of security until the subsequent on-site validation visit and/or inspection.

  • I shall accept full responsibility for this declaration.

Textual Amendments

F180Word in Annex Ch. 6 Attachment 6-C Pt. 9 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 112(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Signed
Position in company

Assessment (and notification)

Pass/Fail
Where the overall assessment is a fail, list below the areas where the consignor fails to achieve the required standard of security or has a specific vulnerability. Also advice on the adjustments needed to achieve the required standard and thus to pass.
Signed
(Name of validator)

F181ATTACHMENT 6-C2 U.K.

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Textual Amendments

(1)

[F1Commission Regulation (EC) No 272/2009 of 2 April 2009 supplementing the common basic standards on civil aviation security laid down in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council ( OJ L 91, 3.4.2009, p. 7 ).]

(2)

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).

(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).

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