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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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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.
F16.0.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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)

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(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.
F36.2.1.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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).

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6.2.1.6If agreed by the appropriate authority F5..., 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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F66.2.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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 F7... 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 F8... 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.

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(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 ‘F10... 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 ‘F11... 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.

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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 ‘F14... database on supply chain security’.

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F156.3.1.6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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.
F166.3.1.8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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 [F17or a known consignor].U.K.

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[F186.3.2.2The 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.

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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.

[F186.3.2.4After the security controls referred to in points from 6.3.2.1 to 6.3.2.3 of this Annex F19... 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, [F20except 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)

[F18the 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 F22... 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)

[F18the applicant shall seek approval from the appropriate authority F24....

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 [F25aviation 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 [F25aviation 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 [F25aviation 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) F27..., it shall ensure that the necessary details of the consignor are entered into the ‘F27... 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) F28..., 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 ‘F29... 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.

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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 ‘F32... database on supply chain security’.

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F336.4.1.6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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F346.4.1.7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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.

F356.5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

F356.5.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.
F356.5.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.
F356.5.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.
F356.5.4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.
F46.5.5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.
F46.5.6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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 [F36or 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 [F36or known consignor], unless the haulier is itself approved as a regulated agent.

The signed declaration shall be retained by the regulated agent [F36or 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 [F36or 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 [F36or 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 [F18Protection 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.
[F186.6.2.2Consignments 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.]

F376.7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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6.8SECURITY PROCEDURES FOR CARGO AND MAIL BEING CARRIED INTO THE [F38UNITED KINGDOM FROM OTHER] COUNTRIESU.K.

6.8.1Designation of air carriersU.K.
[F396.8.1.1Any 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 [F40UK-ACC3] in respect of its cargo and mail operations from an airport for which [F40UK-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)

[F41an 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 [F42UK-ACC3] a unique alphanumeric identifier in the standard format identifying the air carrier and the [F43airport in another country] for which the air carrier has been designated to carry cargo or mail into the [F44United Kingdom].U.K.

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6.8.1.4The designation shall be valid from the date the appropriate authority has entered the [F45UK-ACC3's] details into the F46... database on supply chain security, for a [F47 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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[F486.8.1.5A 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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[F496.8.1.7During 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.
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F46.8.2.5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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6.8.3Security controls for cargo and mail arriving from [F51another] countryU.K.
[F186.8.3.1The [F52UK-ACC3] shall ensure that all cargo and mail carried for transfer, transit or unloading at a [F53United Kingdom] airport is screened, unless:U.K.

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(a)

the required security controls have been applied to the consignment by an F54... 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 F55... 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)

F56. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(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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F57...]

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6.8.3.2Cargo and mail carried into the [F58United 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 [F59UK-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 F60... 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 F61... 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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[F186.8.3.4When tendering consignments to which it has applied the required security controls to another [F62UK-ACC3] or RA3, the [F62UK-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 [F63UK-ACC3] or RA3 shall establish whether the air carrier or the entity from which it receives the consignments is another [F63UK-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 F64... 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 F65... 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 [F66UK-ACC3] or by another F67... aviation security validated RA3 before being loaded onto the aircraft.]

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[F686.8.3.6After the security controls referred to in points 6.8.3.1 to 6.8.3.5 have been applied, the [F69UK-ACC3] or the F70... 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 [F71UK-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 F72... 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)

[F73the 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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[F74In the case of consolidations, the [F75UK-ACC3] or the F76... 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 [F77United Kingdom] or for 24 hours, whichever is the longer.]]

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F786.8.3.7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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[F746.8.3.8Transit 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.
[F746.8.3.9Transit 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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[F186.8.4 Designation of regulated agents and known consignors U.K.
[F796.8.4.1Entities 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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[F806.8.4.2To 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)

[F81an 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 [F82other] country for which it has been designated to implement security provisions in respect of cargo or mail bound for the [F83United 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 F84... database on supply chain security, for a maximum period of three years.U.K.

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F856.8.4.7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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.
F866.8.4.9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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[F496.8.4.11During 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.]]

F876.8.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.
F876.8.5.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.
F876.8.5.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.
F876.8.5.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.
F876.8.5.4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.
F876.8.5.5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.
F876.8.5.6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.
F876.8.5.7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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[F686.8.6 Non-compliance and discontinuation of [F88UK-ACC3], RA3 and KC3 designation U.K.
6.8.6.1 Non-Compliance U.K.
1. If the F89... appropriate authority identifies a serious deficiency relating to the operations of an [F90UK-ACC3], an RA3 or a KC3, which is deemed to have a significant impact on the overall level of aviation security in the [F91United Kingdom] it shall: U.K.
(a)

inform the air carrier or entity concerned promptly, request comments and appropriate measures rectifying the serious deficiency; F92...

(b)

F93. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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2. Where the [F94UK-ACC3], the RA3 or the KC3 has not rectified the serious deficiency within a specific time-frame, or in case the [F94UK-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 F95... shall: U.K.
(a)

deactivate the status as [F96UK-ACC3], RA3 or KC3 of the operator or entity in the F97... database on supply chain security; or

(b)

request the appropriate authority responsible for the designation to deactivate the status as [F98UK-ACC3], RA3 or KC3 of the operator or entity in the F99... database on supply chain security.

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F100...

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3.An air carrier or entity whose status, respectively as an [F101UK-ACC3], RA3 or KC3, has been deactivated in accordance with point 6.8.6.1.2 shall not be reinstated or included in the F102... database on supply chain security until an F103... 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 [F104UK-ACC3], RA3 or KC3 status, the appropriate [F105authority] shall undertake appropriate action to satisfy [F106itself] that other [F107UK-ACC3s], RA3s and KC3s under [F108its] 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 [F109UK-ACC3], the RA3 or the KC3, is responsible for removing the details thereof from the ‘F110... 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 [F111UK-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 [F112UK-ACC3], RA3 or KC3 status, the appropriate [F113authority] shall undertake appropriate action to satisfy [F114itself] that other [F115UK-ACC3s], RA3s and KC3s under [F116its] 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(1) on F117... 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 F118... 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 ‘F118... 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 F118... 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 F118... 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 F118... 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(2) 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 F119... 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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F120...

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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, F121...), 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 F122... 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
1.1 Date of validation (*)
dd/mm/yyyy
1.2 Date of previous validation and Unique Identifier where applicable
dd/mm/yyyy
UNI
1.3 Name of organisation to be validated (*)

Name

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

1.4 F123...
1.5 Address of site to be validated (*)
Number/Unit/Building
Street
Town
Postcode
Country
1.6 Main 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
1.7 Nature of Business(es) — types of cargo processed
1.8 Is the applicant responsible for:
(a)

Production

(b)

Packing

(c)

Storage

(d)

Dispatch

(e)

Other, please specify

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

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F123Words 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.

3.1 Is 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
3.2 Does 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
3.3 Does 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
3.4 Do 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
3.5 Do staff (as referred to above) receive refresher training in accordance with the frequency established for this training?
YES or NO
3.6 Assessment — 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.

4.1 Is the site protected by a physical fence or barrier?
YES or NO
4.2 Are all the access points to the site subject to access control?
YES or NO
4.3 If YES, are the access points…?
Staffed
Manual
Automatic
Electronic
Other, specify
4.4 Is the building of sound construction?
YES or NO
4.5 Does the building have an effective alarm system?
YES or NO
4.6 Does the building have an effective CCTV system?
YES or NO
4.7 If yes, are the images of the CCTV recorded?
YES or NO
4.8 Are all doors, windows and other points of access to identifiable air cargo/air mail secure or subject to access control?
YES or NO
4.9 If no, specify reasons
4.10 Assessment: 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.

5.1 Is access controlled to the production area?
YES or NO
5.2 If YES, how?
5.3 Is the production process supervised?
YES or NO
5.4 If YES, how?
5.5 Are controls in place to prevent tampering at the stage of production?
YES or NO
If YES, describe
5.6 Assessment: 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.

6.1 Is the packing process supervised?
YES or NO
6.2 If YES, how?
6.3 Please 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:
6.5 If the answer to 6.4 (a) is YES, how is this controlled?
6.6 Assessment: 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.

7.1 Is the finished and packed air cargo/air mail stored securely and checked for tampering?
YES or NO
7.2 Assessment: 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.

8.1 Is access controlled to the despatch area?
YES or NO
8.2 If YES, how?
8.3 Who has access to the despatch area?
Employees?
YES or NO
Drivers?
YES or NO
Visitors?
YES or NO
Contractors?
YES or NO
8.4 Assessment: 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.1 Does the company accept consignments of cargo intended for carriage by air from any other companies?
YES OR NO
8A.2 If 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.

9.1 How 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
9.2 Where 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

9.3 Is 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…
9.5 Where the cargo compartment of the transport vehicle is not securable, is the air cargo/air mail tamper evident?
YES or NO
9.6 If YES, describe tamper evidence employed.
9.7 If NO, how is it kept secure?
9.8 Assessment: 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 F124... 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

F124Word 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)

F125ATTACHMENT 6-C2 U.K.

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Textual Amendments

(1)

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

(2)

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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