Regulations Amending the Canadian Aviation Security Regulations, 2012 (Air Cargo and Mail Provisions): SOR/2019-149

Canada Gazette, Part II, Volume 153, Number 11

Registration
SOR/2019-149 May 22, 2019

AERONAUTICS ACT

P.C. 2019-575 May 21, 2019

Her Excellency the Governor General in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Transport, pursuant to section 4.71 footnote a of the Aeronautics Act footnote b, makes the annexed Regulations Amending the Canadian Aviation Security Regulations, 2012 (Air Cargo and Mail Provisions).

Regulations Amending the Canadian Aviation Security Regulations, 2012 (Air Cargo and Mail Provisions)

Amendments

1 Section 3 of the Canadian Aviation Security Regulations, 2012 footnote 1 is amended by adding the following in alphabetical order:

2 Part 11 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

PART 11

Air Cargo and Mail

Overview

Part overview

668 This Part sets out requirements for cargo and mail on passenger flights and all-cargo flights and supplements subsections 4.85(3) and (4) of the Act.

DIVISION 1

Air Cargo

Application

Application

668.1 (1) Section 669 applies to air carriers who transport cargo on a flight that is carrying passengers or on an all-cargo flight.

(2) Sections 670 to 686 apply to the following members of the air cargo security program who screen cargo or store, tender or transport secure cargo:

Transporting Cargo by Air and Tendering Cargo for Transportation by Air

Requirement to screen cargo

669 Cargo that is to be transported by an air carrier on a flight that is carrying passengers or on an all-cargo flight must be screened by the air carrier for threat items in accordance with a security measure, unless the cargo was tendered to the air carrier for transportation by air as secure cargo.

Tendering of secure cargo — regulated agents and certified agents

670 A regulated agent or certified agent must not tender cargo for transportation by air as secure cargo unless

Tendering of secure cargo — known consignors

671 A known consignor must not tender cargo for transportation by air as secure cargo unless the known consignor

Cargo security information

672 (1) A regulated agent, certified agent or known consignor must not tender cargo for transportation by air as secure cargo unless the cargo is accompanied by the information referred to in subsection (2), (3) or (4), as applicable, in paper or electronic format.

Tendering by regulated agents

(2) If the cargo is tendered by a regulated agent referred to in paragraph 670(a), the information that accompanies the cargo must include

Tendering by regulated agents or certified agents

(3) If the cargo is tendered by a regulated agent or certified agent referred to in paragraph 670(b), the information that accompanies the cargo must include

Tendering by known consignors

(4) If the cargo is tendered by a known consignor referred to in section 671, the information that accompanies the cargo must include

Accurate and complete information

673 A regulated agent, certified agent or known consignor who provides any of the information required under section 672 must ensure that the information is accurate and complete.

Screenings

Authority to screen

674 A person must not screen cargo unless the person is designated by the Minister or is an authorized cargo representative of the designated person.

Screening for threat items

675 (1) If a regulated agent or known consignor screens cargo for threat items in order for it to be tendered for transportation by air as secure cargo, the regulated agent or known consignor must

Authorized access

(2) An individual who is not an authorized cargo representative of the regulated agent or known consignor is permitted in the designated area if

Escort limit

(3) For the purposes of paragraph (2)(d), the regulated agent or known consignor must ensure that the authorized cargo representative does not escort more than 10 individuals at one time.

Storage and Transport Requirements

Storage requirements

676 (1) If cargo is screened in order for it to be tendered for transportation by air as secure cargo, a regulated agent, certified agent or known consignor who stores the cargo must

Authorized access

(2) An individual who is not an authorized cargo representative of the regulated agent, certified agent or known consignor is permitted in the designated area if

Escort limit

(3) For the purposes of paragraph (2)(d), the regulated agent, certified agent or known consignor must ensure that the authorized cargo representative does not escort more than 10 individuals at one time.

Transport requirements

677 If cargo is screened in order for it to be tendered for transportation by air as secure cargo, the regulated agent, certified agent or known consignor who transports the cargo must, in accordance with a security measure,

[678 reserved]

Cargo Security Coordinators and Authorized Cargo Representatives

Cargo security coordinator — designation

679 (1) A regulated agent, certified agent or known consignor must designate a cargo security coordinator who is responsible for coordinating and overseeing compliance with the regulatory requirements that apply to the regulated agent, certified agent or known consignor and for acting as the principal contact between the regulated agent, certified agent or known consignor and the Minister with respect to aviation security matters.

Cargo security coordinator — restriction

(2) The regulated agent, certified agent or known consignor must not designate an individual as cargo security coordinator unless that individual is an authorized cargo representative and a senior manager or supervisor.

Authorized cargo representative

680 (1) A regulated agent, certified agent or known consignor must not designate an individual as an authorized cargo representative unless the individual

Background check

(2) If the individual undergoes a background check for the purposes of paragraph (1)(b), the regulated agent, certified agent or known consignor must ensure that the background check includes

Canadian criminal record check

681 A regulated agent, certified agent or known consignor must, at least once every five years, conduct a Canadian criminal record check on any of their authorized cargo representatives that do not have a security clearance.

Reporting of Security Incidents

Reporting of security incidents

682 A regulated agent, certified agent or known consignor must immediately notify the Minister if they

Record Keeping

Cargo security information

683 A regulated agent, certified agent or known consignor who tenders cargo for transportation by air as secure cargo must keep a copy of the information referred to in subsection 672(2), (3) or (4), as applicable, for at least 90 days after the day on which they cease to be in possession of the cargo.

Training record

684 (1) A regulated agent, certified agent or known consignor must keep a training record, in paper or electronic format, for each authorized cargo representative.

Required information

(2) A training record for an authorized cargo representative must include

Retention period — cessation of duties

(3) The regulated agent, certified agent or known consignor must keep the training record for at least 90 days after the day on which the authorized cargo representative ceases to act in that capacity.

Background check record

685 (1) If an individual undergoes a background check for the purposes of paragraph 680(1)(b) and is designated as an authorized cargo representative, the regulated agent, certified agent or known consignor must keep a record in respect of the background check that contains

Retention period

(2) If the individual ceases to act as an authorized cargo representative, the regulated agent, certified agent or known consignor must keep the record for at least 90 days after the day on which the authorized cargo representative ceases to act in that capacity.

Ministerial access

686 A regulated agent, certified agent or known consignor who keeps a record or information under this Part must make the record or information available to the Minister on reasonable notice given by the Minister.

[687 to 719 reserved]

DIVISION 2

Mail

Requirement to screen mail

720 Mail that is to be transported by an air carrier on a flight that is carrying passengers or on an all-cargo flight must be screened by the air carrier for threat items in accordance with a security measure.

[721 to 738 reserved]

3 The Regulations are amended by replacing “specific threat” with “threat”, with any necessary modifications, in the following provisions:

Coming into Force

4 These Regulations come into force on the day on which they are published in the Canada Gazette, Part II.

REGULATORY IMPACT ANALYSIS STATEMENT

(This statement is not part of the Regulations.)

Issues

Amendments to the Canadian Aviation Security Regulations, 2012 (CASR 2012) are required in order to increase public transparency with respect to security screening requirements for the transportation of cargo and mail, and to clarify and enhance transparency around the security screening requirements to be complied with before cargo and mail are transported on passenger and all-cargo flights. The amendments are also intended to make minor edits, to further clarify the content and the scope of certain provisions of the CASR 2012.

Background

Canada’s aviation security regulatory framework sets out requirements to detect, prevent, respond to and recover from acts of unlawful interference with civil aviation, implement Canada’s international commitments and support its aviation industry. This includes the framework for a secure and efficient air cargo system.

On October 17, 2016, several amendments to Part 11 of the CASR 2012 came into force, along with a companion set of confidential security measures. These combined requirements established enhanced requirements around a secure supply chain for cargo being uplifted on passenger flights, and reduced the reliance on in-airport screening.

Certain provisions of the current amendments to the CASR 2012 build upon the 2016 amendments and will clarify that cargo transported on all flights departing from Canada, whether it is a passenger flight or an all-cargo flight, fall within the scope of Part 11 of the CASR 2012.

At the same time, Canada is working to fulfil its international commitments with respect to security measure requirements applicable to the transportation of mail by air, the details of which, like cargo, are contained within confidential security measures. These amendments will serve to increase public transparency with respect to the security screening requirements applicable to the transportation of mail on all passenger and all-cargo flights.

Objective

The Government of Canada is committed to maintaining a secure and efficient air cargo and mail system. These amendments will result in greater transparency to stakeholders and the aviation industry, and will help align the Canadian regulatory framework with international standards.

In addition, the amendments will clarify the scope of application of certain provisions in the CASR 2012 and address language/editorial issues.

Description

The amendments are intended to

Regulatory development

Consultation

The expansion of the Air Cargo Security Program has evolved using feedback and input from extensive consultations with stakeholders for more than 10 years, and the program continues to be enhanced by stakeholder engagement. Affected stakeholders have been consulted on these amendments through various mechanisms including through face-to-face meetings, pilot project activities, information sessions and mail-outs. Transport Canada has informed, engaged and consulted key participants represented on the Air Cargo Security Technical Committee and related working groups throughout the development of this regulatory proposal, which include but are not limited to the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), the Air Transport Association of Canada (ATAC), Canadian International Freight Forwarders’ Association (CIFFA), Air Canada, CargoJet, Federal Express Canada Ltd. (FedEx), United Parcel Service (UPS), DHL Express (Canada) Ltd., Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA), and Canada Post Corporation. Most recently, Transport Canada held further consultations on these amendments when the Air Cargo Security Technical Committee met on June 8, 2017, and consulted with the broader aviation security community at subsequent Advisory Group on Aviation Security (AGAS) meetings held on April 4, 2018, and January 30, 2019. No concerns were raised regarding these amendments during the most recent engagements.

Modern treaty obligations and Indigenous engagement and consultation

No modern treaty obligations have been identified.

Instrument choice

Transport Canada amends the CASR 2012 from time to time in order to provide transparency about existing security measures.

Regulatory analysis

Costs and benefits

The amendments to the CASR 2012 will contribute to positive effects and outcomes with respect to public safety and the security of all Canadians. The amendments will also serve to align the Canadian regulatory framework with international standards (which references cargo and mail under the same set of standards), and will facilitate compliance.

There will be no additional costs to affected industry, stakeholders, or the Department as a result of these regulatory amendments.

“One-for-One” Rule

The “One-for-One” Rule does not apply, as there is no incremental change in administrative burden on business.

Small business lens

The small business lens does not apply as there are no associated impacts on businesses.

Regulatory cooperation and alignment

These amendments, in part, are intended to better align Canada with the standards set out in the Convention on International Civil Aviation of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), which require that member states ensure that appropriate security controls are applied to cargo and mail, prior to their being loaded onto an aircraft operation involving the transport of passengers, cargo or mail for remuneration or hire. This requirement applies to passenger flights and all-cargo flights. The changes to sections 668.1 and 669 of the Regulations will ensure that security screening requirements apply in a manner that is consistent with this requirement.

Strategic environmental assessment

In accordance with The Cabinet Directive on the Environmental Assessment of Policy, Plan and Program Proposals, a preliminary scan concluded that a strategic environmental assessment is not required.

Gender-based analysis plus

No gender-based analysis plus (GBA+) impacts have been identified for these amendments.

Rationale

The amendments clarify the scope of application of the CASR 2012 amendments, which were enacted on the October 17, 2016, and correct minor errors in translation, format, syntax, spelling and punctuation to ensure greater clarity, transparency, and efficiency for regulated entities in the air cargo security program.

These amendments will clarify existing regulatory requirements applicable to cargo and mail transported by passenger and all-cargo air carriers, recognize that security controls are in place relating to all-cargo carriers and air carriers who handle mail, and finally, to address the concerns of SJC that there must be a clear distinction between the terms “threat” and “specific threat”. As the factors that determined whether a threat was “specific” are outdated and information regarding those factors being much easier to obtain (thereby no longer a good indicator of the credibility of a threat), the Department opted to remove the distinction altogether.

Implementation, compliance and enforcement, and service standards

These amendments do not specifically require anything new to be implemented. They will not modify existing compliance and enforcement strategies or techniques. No new service standards are being introduced as a result of these changes.

Contact

Mario Boily
Executive Director
Program Development Branch
Aviation Security
Transport Canada
112 Kent Street, Tower B, 20th Floor
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0N5
Telephone: 613‑990‑6445
Fax: 613‑949‑8503
Email: mario.boily@tc.gc.ca
(or aircargosecurity-suretedufretaerien.tc@tc.gc.ca)