ACI NA Public Safety & Security Committee Fall 2013 Toronto, Canada Panel Discussion: International Harmonization John J. Daly, Jr. Regional Director Western Hemisphere 8/13/13
TSA Objectives Intelligence driven, risk based approach Provide the most effective security in the most efficient way Strive for world class security and world class customer service Leverage people, processes, technology and partnerships to achieve objectives TSA actively engages with the global community on these issues 2
20 Layers of Security Terrorist Paths Intelligence Customs and Border Protection Joint Terrorism Task Force No-Fly List and Passenger Pre-Screening Crew Vetting VIPR Canines Behavior Detection Officers Travel Document Checker Checkpoint/Transportation Security Officers Checked Baggage Transportation Security Inspectors Random Employee Screening Bomb Appraisal Officers Federal Air Marshal Service Federal Flight Deck Officers Trained Flight Crew Passengers Law Enforcement Officers Hardened Cockpit Door 3
Mission To develop and promote the implementation of effective global transportation security worldwide while ensuring compliance with international and TSA standards. Mission areas include: -- Compliance -- Engagement/Outreach -- Capacity Development 4
Legislative and Regulatory Requirements 49 United States Code 44934 (TSA Representative Program) 49 United States Code 44907 (Foreign Airport Assessments) 49 United States Code 44916 (Foreign Air Carrier Inspections) 49 United States Code 114 (ICAO) 49 United States Code 44924 (Repair Stations) 49 United States Code 44906 (Foreign Air Carriers) 49 CFR 1544 (U.S. Aircraft Operators) 49 CFR 1546 (Foreign Air Carriers) 44907 result of the hijacking of TWA 847 44934 result of Pan Am 103 bombing over Lockerbie 5
Existing Regional Operations Center Positions Include: Regional Directors TSA Representatives (TSARs) International Industry Representatives (IIRs) Regional Operations Center (ROC) Managers Transportation Security Specialists (TSSs) Europe Berlin, Germany Frankfurt, Germany Brussels, Belgium The Hague, Netherlands London, England Madrid, Spain Paris, France Rome, Italy Warsaw, Poland Latin America Buenos Aires, Argentina Brasilia, Brazil Panama City, Panama Asia/Pacific Bangkok, Thailand Beijing, China Manila, Philippines Singapore Sydney, Australia Tokyo, Japan Canada/Mexico/Caribbean Ottawa, Canada Mexico City, Mexico Nassau, The Bahamas Montreal, Canada (ICAO secondments) Africa/Middle East Abu Dhabi, UAE Dakar, Senegal Amman, Jordan Johannesburg, South Africa Nairobi, Kenya Stuttgart, Germany (AFRICOM Liaison) Domestic US Washington, D.C. Miami Dallas Los Angeles Honolulu, Hawaii Dulles (Sterling, VA)
OGS Worldwide Operations Europe #of LPDs (Pax or Combo) 56 # of LPDs (Cargo Only) 17 # of FRS 427 Pax or Combo Flights/Year Cargo Only Flights/Year 130,088 8,977 Asia Pacific #of LPDs (Pax or Combo) # of LPDs (Cargo Only) 45 21 # of FRS 178 Western Hemisphere Pax or Combo Flights/Year Cargo Only Flights/Year 60,960 21,154 #of LPDs (Pax or Combo) # of LPDs (Cargo Only) 140 64 Africa/Middle East # of FRS 79 Pax or Cargo Flights/Year Cargo Only Flights/Year 470,803 21,154 #of LPDs (Pax or Combo) # of LPDs (Cargo Only) 20 1 # of FRS 23 LPD and Outreach Outreach Pax or Cargo Flights/Year Cargo Only Flights/Year 11,731 0
Compliance Title 49 USC 44907 requires TSA to conduct security assessments of all international airports with last point of departure flights to the United States (approx 280) Seven Regional Operation Centers (ROCs) annually perform more than 120 airport assessments, 1,600 air carrier inspections, 100 cargo visits, and 716 foreign repair station audits (upon issuance of the final rule) to identify weaknesses in the aviation system The GC Cargo Compliance Group oversees cargo compliance, recognition programs, Interagency workstreams, and cargo program reviews. Currently there are 36 National Cargo Security Programs (NCSPs) recognized by TSA. 8
Engagement/Outreach Title 49 U.S.C. 44934 requires TSA to establish TSA Representative positions in countries with airports critical to the security of the United States International Industry Representatives furnish clear and specific procedures to more than 220 foreign air carriers and provide alerts regarding new threats in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 44906 Through these roles, TSA is able to: Develop and promote effective transportation security processes globally, ensuring compliance with international and TSA standards Ensure immediate response if a new risk is identified 9
Engagement with ICAO (49 USC 114) Representative to Aviation Security Panel of Experts Participate in 6 formal Working Groups Major contributor to Annex 17 (Security) Encouraged issuance of aviation security advisory immediately following 12/25 Member of Threats/Risk Work Group to identify new and emerging threats Two seconded U.S. personnel promote enhanced security measures (a third secondment will soon be staffed) TSA hosts the ICAO Aviation Security Training Center in Washington D.C. at the Bolger Center 10
Capacity Development Enhancing international transportation security performance through risk mitigation and capability development TSA s capacity development falls into three general categories: o Externally funded: Assistance requested and funded by external governmental entities, such as the Department of State, Organization of American States, and Safe Skies for Africa (SSFA) FY 11 provided 60 courses to 46 countries FY 12 provided 50 courses to 45 countries o o Vulnerability Mitigation: Assistance prioritized based on a comprehensive analysis of airport risk information and potential capacity building opportunities Capability Enhancement: Workshops/collaboration conducted in line with TSA s engagement framework focused on the development and maintenance of advanced security programs and capabilities TSA develops and delivers training in conjunction with USG and international partners, such as Canada, ECAC, LACAC, Australia, ICAO, and SSFA 11
Crisis Management Surge capability in less than 12 hours Forward deployment is essential Respond to threats as needed: -- Consultations -- Info exchange -- Direct assistance -- Emergency Amendments -- Training -- Deploy personnel Examples include: -- Haiti -- Mumbai, India -- Olympics, World Cup -- Post-12/25/09 -- Cyprus Evacuation -- Yemen, post-10/28/10 -- Bangkok, Thailand 12
U.S./Canada Harmonization Beyond the Border Action Items Mutual recognition of air cargo security programs completed in March 2012. Harmonization of Trusted Traveler programs. o o o Canadian NEXUS holders now eligible for TSA Pre ; TSA Pre now applies to foreign destinations; TSA and Transport Canada (TC) are working together to make Trusted Traveler lanes as equivalent as possible. Re-screening of checked baggage o o o Implemented at one Preclearance airport. As other airports come on-line, they will be added. TSA and TC are working on a Memorandum of Understanding on preclearance. 13
U.S./Canada Harmonization (cont.) Information & Technology Sharing between TSA and Transport Canada Incident Management - Information Sharing between TSA s Transportation Security Operations Center and Transport Canada s Situation Centre U.S. and Canada working together to achieve international harmonization of global security programs 14
Country Point of Contact - Canada: James Libovicz Transportation Security Administration Representative (TSAR) TSA James.libovicz@tsa.dhs.gov 613 688-5432 or 571 227-3239 15
Questions? Contact info: John J. Daly, Jr. Regional Director Western Hemisphere TSA j.daly@tsa.dhs.gov 954 874 7104 16 16