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Canadian Aviation Security Regulations, 2012 — 468
Requirement to submit 468 The operator of an aerodrome must submit its strategic airport security plan to the Minister for approval. SOR/2014-153, s. 35
Canadian Aviation Security Regulations, 2012 — 469
Requirement to implement 469 The operator of an aerodrome must, as soon as its strategic airport security plan is approved, implement its risk-management strategy. SOR/2014-153, s. 35
Canadian Aviation Security Regulations, 2012 — 470
Approval of plan 470 The Minister must approve a strategic airport security plan submitted by the operator of an aerodrome if (a) the plan meets the requirements of section 466; (b) the plan has been reviewed by an executive within the operator’s organization who is responsible for security; (c) the plan is likely to enable the operator to prepare for, detect, prevent, respond to and recover from acts or attempted acts of unlawful interference with civil aviation; (d) the risk-management strategy is in proportion to the risks it addresses; (e) the operator has considered the advice of its security committee or other working group or forum; (f) the operator has not overlooked an aviation security risk that could affect the operation of the aerodrome; and (g) the plan can be implemented without compromising aviation security. SOR/2014-153, s. 35
Canadian Aviation Security Regulations, 2012 — 471
Amendments 471 (1) The operator of an aerodrome may amend its strategic airport security plan at any time, but must do so if (a) the plan does not reflect the operator’s airport security risk assessment; (b) the Minister informs the operator that there is a change in the threat environment that could result in a new or unaddressed medium to high risk; (c) the Minister informs the operator that its risk-management strategy is not in proportion to a medium to high risk set out in the operator’s airport security risk assessment; or (d) the operator identifies a deficiency in the plan. Documentation — risk-management strategy (2) If the operator of the aerodrome amends its risk-management strategy, the operator must document (a) the reason for the amendment; and (b) the factors that were taken into consideration in making that amendment. Documentation — strategic airport security plan (3) If the operator of the aerodrome amends its strategic airport security plan, the operator must document (a) the reason for the amendment; and (b) the factors that were taken into consideration in making that amendment. Submission of amendment (4) If the operator of the aerodrome amends its strategic airport security plan, the operator must, as soon as possible, submit the amendment to the Minister for approval. Approval (5) The Minister must approve an amendment if (a) in the case of an amendment to the summary required under paragraph 466(a), the conditions set out in paragraphs 470(a) to (c) have been met; and (b) in the case of an amendment to the risk-management strategy required under paragraph 466(b), the conditions set out in section 470 have been met. Implementation (6) If the operator of the aerodrome amends its risk-management strategy, the operator must implement the amended version of the strategy once it is approved by the Minister. SOR/2014-153, s. 35
Canadian Aviation Security Regulations, 2012 — 472
Requirement to establish 472 (1) The operator of an aerodrome must establish a menu of additional safeguards that are (a) intended to mitigate heightened risk conditions in a graduated manner; and (b) consistent with the operator’s legal powers and obligations. Menu requirements (2) The menu of additional safeguards must (a) describe, by activity type and location, the safeguards in place at the aerodrome in respect of AVSEC level 1 operating conditions; (b) allow the rapid selection of additional safeguards by activity type or location; and (c) indicate the persons and organizations responsible for implementing each additional safeguard. Activity types (3) For the purposes of paragraphs (2)(a) and (b), the activity types must include (a) access controls; (b) monitoring and patrolling; (c) communications; and (d) other operational controls. Locations (4) For the purposes of paragraphs (2)(a) and (b), the locations must include (a) public areas of the aerodrome; (b) areas of the aerodrome that are not public areas but are not restricted areas; and (c) restricted areas. SOR/2014-153, s. 35
Canadian Aviation Security Regulations, 2012 — 473
Requirement to submit 473 The operator of an aerodrome must submit its menu of additional safeguards to the Minister for approval. SOR/2014-153, s. 35
Canadian Aviation Security Regulations, 2012 — 473.1
Approval 473.1 The Minister must approve a menu of additional safeguards submitted by the operator of an aerodrome if (a) the menu meets the requirements of section 472; (b) the menu has been reviewed by an executive within the operator’s organization who is responsible for security; (c) the additional safeguards can be implemented rapidly and consistently; (d) the additional safeguards are consistent with existing rights and freedoms; and (e) the additional safeguards can be implemented without compromising aviation security. SOR/2014-153, s. 35
Canadian Aviation Security Regulations, 2012 — 473.2
Amendments 473.2 (1) The operator of an aerodrome may amend its menu of additional safeguards at any time, but must do so if (a) the Minister informs the operator that there is a change in the threat environment that requires the addition or deletion of additional safeguards; (b) the operator identifies a deficiency in the menu; or (c) a change is made in the aviation security provisions of the Act or in regulatory requirements and the change affects the additional safeguards. Submission of amendment (2) If the operator of the aerodrome amends its menu of additional safeguards, the operator must, as soon as possible, submit the amendment to the Minister for approval. Approval (3) The Minister must approve the amendment if the conditions set out in section 473.1 continue to be met. SOR/2014-153, s. 35
Canadian Aviation Security Regulations, 2012 — 474
Plan requirements 474 (1) The operator of an aerodrome must establish an emergency plan that sets out the response procedures to be followed at the aerodrome for coordinated responses to the following emergencies: (a) bomb threats; (b) hijackings of aircraft; and (c) other acts of unlawful interference with civil aviation. Response procedures (2) The response procedures must (a) set out in detail the actions to be taken by the employees and contractors of the operator of the aerodrome and identify the responsibilities of all other persons or organizations involved, including, as applicable, the police, emergency response providers, air carriers, emergency coordination centre personnel and control tower or flight service station personnel; (b) include detailed procedures for the evacuation of air terminal buildings; (c) include detailed procedures for the search of air terminal buildings; (d) include detailed procedures for the handling and disposal of a suspected bomb; and (e) include detailed procedures for the detention on the ground of any aircraft involved in a bomb threat or hijacking. SOR/2012-48, s. 33; SOR/2014-153, s. 35
Canadian Aviation Security Regulations, 2012 — 475
Operations-based security exercise 475 (1) The operator of an aerodrome must, at least once every four years, carry out an operations-based security exercise that (a) tests the effectiveness of the operator’s emergency plan in response to an act of unlawful interference with civil aviation and involves the persons and organizations referred to in the plan; and (b) tests the effectiveness of additional safeguards that the operator chooses from its menu of additional safeguards. Equivalency (2) If, in response to an aviation security incident, the Minister raises the AVSEC level for an aerodrome or any part of an aerodrome, the implementation of additional safeguards by the operator of the aerodrome counts as an operations-based security exercise for the purposes of subsection (1). SOR/2012-48, s. 33; SOR/2014-153, s. 35
Canadian Aviation Security Regulations, 2012 — 476
Discussion-based security exercise 476 (1) The operator of an aerodrome must, at least once a year, carry out a discussion-based security exercise that (a) tests the effectiveness of the operator’s emergency plan in response to an act of unlawful interference with civil aviation and involves the persons and organizations referred to in the plan; and (b) tests the effectiveness of additional safeguards that the operator chooses from its menu of additional safeguards. Exception (2) Despite subsection (1), the operator of an aerodrome is not required to carry out a discussion-based security exercise in any year in which it carries out an operations-based security exercise. SOR/2012-48, s. 33; SOR/2014-153, s. 35
Canadian Aviation Security Regulations, 2012 — 477
Notice 477 The operator of an aerodrome must give the Minister 60 days’ notice of any security exercise that the operator plans to carry out. SOR/2014-153, s. 35
Canadian Aviation Security Regulations, 2012 — 478
Additional safeguards 478 (1) Each time additional safeguards are implemented at an aerodrome in order to mitigate heightened risk conditions related to aviation security, the operator of the aerodrome must create a record that includes (a) a description of the additional safeguards that were implemented; (b) an evaluation of the effectiveness of those additional safeguards; and (c) a description of any actions that are planned in order to address deficiencies identified during the implementation of those additional safeguards. Emergencies (2) Each time an emergency referred to in subsection 474(1) occurs at an aerodrome, the operator of the aerodrome must create a record that includes (a) a description of the emergency; (b) an evaluation of the effectiveness of the operator’s emergency plan; and (c) a description of any actions that are planned in order to address deficiencies identified during the emergency. Exercises (3) Each time a security exercise is carried out at an aerodrome, the operator of the aerodrome must create a record that includes (a) an outline of the exercise scenario; (b) an evaluation of the effectiveness of the exercise; and (c) a description of any actions that are planned in order to address deficiencies identified during the exercise. SOR/2012-48, s. 33; SOR/2014-153, s. 35
Canadian Aviation Security Regulations, 2012 — 479
Corrective actions 479 Subject to section 480, the operator of an aerodrome must immediately take corrective actions to address a vulnerability that contributes to a heightened aviation security risk at the aerodrome and that (a) is identified to the operator by the Minister; or (b) is identified by the operator. SOR/2014-153, s. 35
Canadian Aviation Security Regulations, 2012 — 480
Corrective action plan 480 If a corrective action to be taken by the operator of an aerodrome under section 479 involves a phased approach, the operator must include in its airport security program a corrective action plan that sets out (a) the nature of the vulnerability to be addressed; (b) a rationale for the phased approach; and (c) a timetable setting out when each phase of the corrective action plan will be completed. SOR/2014-153, s. 35
Canadian Aviation Security Regulations, 2012 — 481
Provision of information to operator of aerodrome 481 (1) For the purpose of supporting the establishment and implementation of an airport security program by the operator of an aerodrome, a primary security line partner at the aerodrome must, on reasonable notice given by the operator, provide the operator with (a) information respecting the measures, procedures and processes that the partner has in place at the aerodrome to protect the security of restricted areas and to prevent breaches of the primary security line; and (b) a document that (i) describes each area on the aerodrome’s primary security line that is occupied by the partner, (ii) indicates the location of each restricted area access point in those areas, and (iii) describes those restricted area access points. Provision of information to Minister (2) The primary security line partner must provide the Minister with the information and the document on reasonable notice given by the Minister. SOR/2014-153, s. 35
Canadian Aviation Security Regulations, 2012 — 484
Prohibition 484 A person other than the Minister must not disclose security-sensitive information that is created or used under this Division unless the disclosure is required by law or is necessary to comply or facilitate compliance with the aviation security provisions of the Act, regulatory requirements or the requirements of an emergency direction. SOR/2014-153, s. 35
Canadian Aviation Security Regulations, 2012 — 495
Division overview 495 This Division sets out requirements respecting aerodrome operations that are not dealt with in any other Division of this Part. SOR/2012-48, s. 34
Canadian Aviation Security Regulations, 2012 — 496
Requirement to notify Minister 496 (1) The operator of an aerodrome must notify the Minister of all plans to begin new construction or to make a change to the physical security of the aerodrome, if the construction or change relates to regulatory requirements respecting passengers, aircraft, baggage, cargo or mail. Notice requirements (2) The notice must (a) be in writing; (b) state the date on which the construction will begin or the change will be made; and (c) set out a description of the construction or change and the safeguards that will be implemented to maintain security in the areas of the aerodrome that will be affected by the construction activities. SOR/2012-48, s. 34
Canadian Aviation Security Regulations, 2012 — 505
Part overview 505 This Part sets out the basic regulatory framework for security at aerodromes. However, this framework is not applicable in respect of aerodromes listed in Schedule 1, 2 or 3 or in respect of any other place designated by the Minister under subsection 6(1.1) of the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority Act . SOR/2015-196, s. 6 SOR/2022-92, s. 38
Canadian Aviation Security Regulations, 2012 — 506
Application 506 This Division applies in respect of aerodromes. However, this Division does not apply in respect of aerodromes listed in Schedule 1, 2 or 3 or in respect of any other place designated by the Minister under subsection 6(1.1) of the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority Act . SOR/2015-196, s. 7 SOR/2022-92, s. 38
Canadian Aviation Security Regulations, 2012 — 507
Authorization 507 The operator of an aerodrome may authorize a person to carry or have access to an explosive substance or an incendiary device at the aerodrome if (a) the explosive substance or incendiary device is to be used at the aerodrome (i) for excavation, demolition or construction work, (ii) in fireworks displays, (iii) by persons operating explosives detection equipment or handling explosives detection dogs, (iv) by a police service, or (v) by military personnel; and (b) the operator has reasonable grounds to believe that the safety of the aerodrome and the safety of persons and aircraft at the aerodrome will not be jeopardized by the presence of the explosive substance or incendiary device.
Canadian Aviation Security Regulations, 2012 — 508
Application 508 This Division applies in respect of aerodromes that are not listed in Schedule 1, 2 or 3 and that serve air carriers. This Division does not apply in respect of any other place designated by the Minister under subsection 6(1.1) of the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority Act . SOR/2014-153, s. 36; SOR/2015-196, s. 8 SOR/2022-92, s. 38
Canadian Aviation Security Regulations, 2012 — 509
Area under operator’s control 509 The operator of an aerodrome who is made aware of a threat against an aviation facility, or a part of the aerodrome, that is under the operator’s control must immediately determine whether there is a threat that jeopardizes the security of the facility or that part of the aerodrome. SOR/2019-149, s. 3
Canadian Aviation Security Regulations, 2012 — 510
Area under control of other person 510 The operator of an aerodrome who is made aware of a threat against an aviation facility, or a part of the aerodrome, that is under the control of a person carrying on any activity at the aerodrome, other than the operator, must immediately (a) notify the person of the nature of the threat; and (b) determine whether there is a threat that jeopardizes the security of the aerodrome. SOR/2019-149, s. 3
Canadian Aviation Security Regulations, 2012 — 511
Threats 511 The operator of an aerodrome who determines that there is a threat that jeopardizes the security of the aerodrome must immediately take all of the measures necessary to ensure the safety of the aerodrome and persons at the aerodrome, including informing the appropriate police service of the nature of the threat. SOR/2019-149, s. 3
Canadian Aviation Security Regulations, 2012 — 512
Duties of other person 512 A person, other than a screening authority, who is carrying on any activity at an aerodrome and who is made aware of a threat against the aerodrome must (a) immediately notify the operator of the aerodrome of the nature of the threat; and (b) assist the operator of the aerodrome in determining whether there is a threat that jeopardizes the security of the aerodrome. SOR/2019-149, s. 3
Canadian Aviation Security Regulations, 2012 — 513
Threats identified by other person 513 If it is determined under paragraph 15 (b), 510 (b) or 512 (b) that there is a threat that jeopardizes the security of an aerodrome, the operator of the aerodrome must immediately take all of the measures necessary to ensure the safety of the aerodrome and persons at the aerodrome, including informing the appropriate police service of the nature of the threat. SOR/2019-149, s. 3
Canadian Aviation Security Regulations, 2012 — 514
Security incidents 514 The operator of an aerodrome must immediately notify the Minister when any of the following incidents occur: (a) the discovery, at the aerodrome, of a weapon, explosive substance or incendiary device that is not permitted under subsection 78 (2); (b) an explosion at the aerodrome, unless the explosion is known to be the result of an accident, excavation, demolition, or construction work, or the use of fireworks displays; (c) a threat against the aerodrome; and (d) an aviation security incident that involves a peace officer anywhere at the aerodrome other than areas under an air carrier’s control. SOR/2019-149, s. 3
Canadian Aviation Security Regulations, 2012 — 515
Commercial air service information 515 The operator of an aerodrome must provide the Minister with written notice of any new commercial air service that is to begin at an air terminal building.
Canadian Aviation Security Regulations, 2012 — 516
Application 516 (1) This Division applies in respect of aerodromes that are not listed in Schedule 1, 2 or 3 and that serve (a) air carriers that conduct scheduled or non-scheduled services to or from an air terminal building at any of those aerodromes; or (b) air carriers that conduct scheduled international services from any of those aerodromes. Application (2) This Division does not apply in respect of any other place designated by the Minister under subsection 6(1.1) of the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority Act . SOR/2012-48, s. 35; SOR/2014-153, s. 37; SOR/2015-196, s. 9 SOR/2022-92, s. 38
Canadian Aviation Security Regulations, 2012 — 517
Plan requirements 517 (1) The operator of an aerodrome must establish an emergency plan that sets out the response procedures to be followed at the aerodrome for coordinated responses to the following emergencies: (a) bomb threats; and (b) hijackings of aircraft. Response procedures (2) The response procedures must (a) set out in detail the actions to be taken by the employees and contractors of the operator of the aerodrome and identify the responsibilities of all other persons or organizations involved, including, as applicable, the police, emergency response providers, air carriers, emergency coordination centre personnel and control tower or flight service station personnel; (b) include, if applicable, detailed procedures for the evacuation of air terminal buildings; (c) include, if applicable, detailed procedures for the search of air terminal buildings; (d) include detailed procedures for the handling and disposal of a suspected bomb; and (e) include detailed procedures for the detention on the ground of any aircraft involved in a bomb threat or hijacking. SOR/2012-48, s. 35; SOR/2014-153, s. 37
Canadian Aviation Security Regulations, 2012 — 518
Discussion-based security exercise 518 The operator of an aerodrome must, at least once a year, carry out a discussion-based security exercise that tests the effectiveness of the operator’s emergency plan in response to a bomb threat or a hijacking of an aircraft and involves the persons and organizations referred to in the plan. SOR/2012-48, s. 35; SOR/2014-153, s. 37
Canadian Aviation Security Regulations, 2012 — 519
Record of emergencies 519 (1) Each time an emergency referred to in subsection 517(1) occurs at an aerodrome, the operator of the aerodrome must create a record that includes (a) a description of the emergency; (b) an evaluation of the effectiveness of the operator’s emergency plan; and (c) a description of any actions that are planned in order to address deficiencies identified during the emergency. Record of exercises (2) Each time a security exercise is carried out at an aerodrome, the operator of the aerodrome must create a record that includes (a) an outline of the exercise scenario; (b) an evaluation of the effectiveness of the exercise; and (c) a description of any actions that are planned in order to address deficiencies identified during the exercise. Ministerial access (3) The operator of an aerodrome must make the records referred to in subsections (1) and (2) available to the Minister on reasonable notice given by the Minister. SOR/2012-48, s. 35; SOR/2014-153, s. 37
Canadian Aviation Security Regulations, 2012 — 525
Part overview 525 This Part sets out requirements for air carriers, other operators of aircraft and persons on board aircraft.
Canadian Aviation Security Regulations, 2012 — 526
Weapons 526 (1) An air carrier must not allow a person who is on board an aircraft to carry or have access to a weapon unless the air carrier has authorized the person to do so under section 531, 533 or 533.1. Explosive substances and incendiary devices (2) An air carrier must not allow a person who is on board an aircraft to carry or have access to an explosive substance or an incendiary device unless the air carrier has authorized the person to do so under section 533.1. Exception — border services officer (3) Subsections (1) and (2) do not apply when a border services officer who is acting in the course of their duties carries or has access to defensive equipment, an agency firearm or ammunition on board an aircraft that is on the ground at an aerodrome. Exception — US preclearance officer (4) Subsections (1) and (2) do not apply when a US preclearance officer who is exercising their powers or performing their duties or functions under the Preclearance Act, 2016 carries or has access to defensive equipment, a US inspection agency firearm or US inspection agency ammunition on board an aircraft that is on the ground at an aerodrome. Exception — certain federal employees (5) Subsections (1) and (2) do not apply when a person described in item 22, column 1, of the table to subsection 78(2) who is acting in the course of their duties carries or has access to defensive equipment, a loaded agency firearm or ammunition on board an aircraft that is on the ground at an aerodrome. SOR/2022-268, s. 5