Cargo Security

Applicability – Reg. 108.01.1

Shall apply to all persons engaged in:• Acceptance• Handling• Forwarding• Storage • Carriage

Including:• Postal Company• Known Consignors• Charter Organisations• Bonded and catering stock providers

Of International, regionalor domestic cargo by air.

Primary Terms

• “Regulated Agent”.• “Known Cargo”.• “Known Consignor”.• “Air Cargo Security Manual”.• “Security Controls”.• “Security Screening Equipment”.• “Exemptions”.• “Designated Official”.

“Regulated Agent”-Reg.108.02.1&2

• Certificate of Approval – Valid 12 Months.

• Maintains Records. Including records of accredited Known Consignors and Cargo Security Declarations.

• Safeguarding of cargo.

• Secure Premises protected by trained Security Officers.

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“Regulated Agent”-Reg.108.02.1&2...continued

• Applies Security Controls to Unknown Cargo.

• Known Cargo to remain sealed with tamper evident seals.

• Random inspections of Known Consignor premises and cargo.

• 10% of Known Consignor cargo consignments to be screened.

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“Regulated Agent” – Reg. 108.02.1&2 …

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• Background check, including criminal check, of personnel.

• Job specific training.

• Air Cargo Security Familiarisation Training.

• Hand search personnel trained in DGR (CAT 12) and formal hand search training

• Qualified and trained Designated Official.

• Approved Air Cargo Security Manual.

“Known Cargo” - Reg. 108.03.2

• Cargo from a Known Consignor which has been processed, in accordance with the regulations, by a Regulated Agent.

• Unknown Cargo which has undergone appropriate Security Controls.

• Exempted items tendered by a Regulated

Agent.

No other cargo may be accepted by an Air Carrier.

“Known Consignor” – Reg. 108.02.3

• The originator of goods for carriage who has been accredited and registered with the CAA.

• Known Consignor Accreditation Certificate – Valid 12 Months.

• Established business with a Regulated Agent.

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“Known Consignor” – Reg. 108.02.3 …continued

• Complies with the Known Consignor requirements which includes:

• Known Cargo to be packed and stored in secure premises.

• Background check, including criminal check, of personnel.

• Cargo to be made tamper evident.continued…

“Known Consignor” – Reg. 108.02.3 …continued

• Cargo Security Declaration to be lodged with a Regulated Agent - Valid 12 Months.

• Job specific training

• Air Cargo Security Familiarisation Training.

• Compliance with the Regulated Agents Air Cargo Security Manual as applicable.

“Air Cargo Security Manual” – Reg. TS108.01.2

Must be divided into 8 Chapters.

• Chap. 1:Compliance Undertaking.

• Chap. 2:Organisational structure split into General Structure and Security Structure.

• Chap. 3:Operational Procedures and Resource Utilization.

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“Air Cargo Security Manual” – Reg. TS108.01.2

• Chap. 4: Record keeping.

• Chap. 5: Training.

• Chap. 6: Recruitment of Personnel.

• Chap. 7: Amendments to Manual.

• Chap. 8: Contingency plans.

Requirement details contained in Technical Standards

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“Security Controls”- Reg. TS108.02.1

• Screening by physical check (hand search).

• Screening by X-rays.

• Subject to simulation chamber testing.

• Applying other means both technical and bio sensory, such as vapour trace detectors and dogs.

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“Security Controls”- Reg. TS108.02.1…continued

• Maturing by delaying transportation of cargo.

• Air way bill or other valid dispatch document to accompany every consignment. (Reg.108.03.1)

Exempt categories are:Known Cargo (Apart from the 10% check) and specific exempted items.

“Security Screening Equipment”

• Must comply with the minimum technical requirements approved by the Commissioner for Civil Aviation.

• Intended to prevent the introduction of dangerous or prohibited articles.

Screening by X-ray, or other technical means, isonly one of the tools in the toolbox of Security

Controls.

“Exemptions” – Reg. 108.03.7

• Transshipment cargo (only if cargo meets minimum security requirements at origin and transit points).

• Human remains.• Live animals.• Life saving materials, essential medical supplies,

human organs, blood plasma or similar materials. • Nuclear materials. Must be tendered to the Air Carrier (or verified by

the Air Carrier in respect of transshipment cargo) by a Regulated Agent who must apply certain minimum security measures.

“Designated Official”-Reg.108.01.2(6)We prefer the term, “Designated Cargo Security Officer” (DCSO)

• Qualified by a training course acceptable to the Commissioner, (IATA or ICAO).

• Qualified as Security Officer and registered with the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA). We recommend min. Grade B.

• Responsible for implementation, application and supervision of Security Controls.

• Dangerous Goods – CAT 12.

Implementation.

• Regulated Agent / Air Carriers.

• Known Consignors.

Steps needed to Implement Part 108Regulated Agents

• Security inspection of premises and there approval.

• Background check, including criminal check, of personnel.

• Job specific training.

• Air Cargo Security Familiarisation Training.

• Implementation of Part 108 systems and procedures. continued…

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Steps needed to Implement Part 108 Regulated Agents

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• Air Cargo Security Manual.

• Appointment of Designated Cargo Security Official (DCSO).

• Application to the CAA using the prescribed form and, everybody’s favourite, payment of prescribed fees.

• Renewal every 12 months.

Steps needed to Implement Part 108Known Consignors

• Security inspection of premises.

• Background check, including criminal check, of personnel.

• Job specific Training.

• Air Cargo Security Familiarisation Training.

• Introduction of Cargo Security Declaration.

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Steps needed to Implement Part 108Known Consignors

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• Notification to the Regulated Agent to be used.

• Application to the CAA for accreditation on the prescribed form and payment of prescribed fees.

• Renewal every 12 months.