TREATIES AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL ACTS SERIES 08-602 

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CIVIL AVIATION 

 Memorandum of Cooperation between the 

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 

and SINGAPORE 

Signed at Washington June 2, 2008 

 
 NOTE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE 

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(80 Stat. 271; 1 U.S.C. 113)—

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SINGAPORE 

Civil Aviation 

 Memorandum of cooperation signed 

 at Washington June 2, 2008; 

 Entered into force June 2, 2008. 
MEMORANDUM OF COOPERATION

BETWEEN THE

TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY OF THE

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

AND THE

MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT OF THE

REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE

WHEREAS, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) of the Department of Homeland

Security of the United States of America, and the Ministry of Transport (MOT) of the Republic

of Singapore, individually referred to herein as "a Party" or "each Party," as appropriate, and

collectively referred to as "the Parties," have as a common purpose to strengthen and promote

friendly relations, mutual understanding and the development of technical cooperation in civil

aviation security between the two countries;

WHEREAS, the Parties have a common interest in promoting research and development relating

to civil aviation security matters;

WHEREAS, the Parties seek to make the best use of their respective research and technology

development capacities, eliminate unnecessary duplication of work and obtain the most efficient

and cost effective results through cooperative activities, to generate technological solutions to

counter threats to civil aviation security;

WHEREAS, the Parties desire to increase the exchange of information and where possible,

expertise in areas pertinent to the identification of civil aviation security threats and the

development of best practices; and

WHEREAS, the Parties desire to establish a framework for cooperation in technological

research, development, testing, and evaluation in the field of civil aviation security;

IT IS AGREED AS FOLLOWS:

ARTICLE 1

Objective

I. This Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) is a framework agreement that sets forth

the terms and conditions for mutual cooperation in the development and enhancement of bilateral

civil aviation security (AVSEC). For this purpose, the Parties may, subject to the availability of

funds and necessary resources, provide personnel, resources, and related services to cooperate in

accordance with Annexes and Appendices to this MOC to be agreed upon by the Parties.

2. The objective of this MOC may be achieved by cooperation in the areas of policy and

procedures, technology, operations, technical exchange, and regular dialogue to promote
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awareness of AVSEC.

3. Such cooperation may include:

(a) for policy and proceduresthe sharing of knowledge and best practices on AVSEC policies and procedures,

(b) for technologythe sharing of knowledge, technical information and experience on new technology

deployed or to be deployed for use for AVSEC purposes and joint operational testing,

and evaluation of new and advanced security equipment in an airport environment,

(c) for operationsproviding assistance and facilitation as may be necessary for audits of or enhancement of

security measures taken by their respective national carriers, subject to each Party's laws

and regulations and other conditions as may be mutually agreed upon by the facilitating

and approving agencies when the audits or enhancements are carried out in the other

Party's territory,

(d) for technical exchangesymposia, conferences, training, seminars, courses, or other technical programs on

AVSEC, which can be conducted, organized or hosted by either of the Parties,

individually or jointly, and in coordination with their related agencies,

(e) for regular dialogue to promote AVSECannual senior level official meetings and regular working level meetings between the

Parties and/or their relevant aviation or AVSEC authorities.

ARTICLE 2

Definitions

For purposes of this MOC, the Parties have adopted the following definitions:

1. Implementing Entities:

(a) The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) of the United States Department

of Homeland Security (DHS); and

(b) The Ministry of Transport (MOT) of the Republic of Singapore.
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2. Classified Information:

Official information that requires protection for national security, law enforcement,

domestic security, or other reasons and is so designated by the application of the

appropriate security classification markings in accordance with the national laws,

regulations, policies, directives or practices of the Party providing the information.

Whether the information is provided or generated under this MOC, it will be marked to

identify it as Classified Information.

3. Sensitive Information:

Information that is not Classified Information, but to which access or distribution

limitations have been applied in accordance with national laws, regulations, policies,

directives or practices of the Party providing the information. Whether the information is

provided or generated under this MOC, it will be marked to identify its sensitive

character. This defmition includes, but is not limited to, information marked "Sensitive

Security Information," "Law Enforcement Sensitive Information," "Controlled

Unclassified Information," and "For Official Use Only."

ARTICLE 3

Implementation

1. The Parties shall implement this MOC in accordance with Annexes and Appendices to

be agreed upon in writing by the Parties. An Annex or Appendix shall form an integral part of

this MOC when mutually agreed to by the Parties.

2. Representatives from the TSA and the MOT may meet periodically to discuss

cooperative activities. A joint review of the status of ongoing activities, which are the subject of

Annexes and Appendices to the MOC, may be conducted at such intervals as mutually agreed by

the Parties, if necessary.

3. The designated offices for the coordination and management of this MOC and its

Annexes and Appendices, and where all requests for services under this MOC should be made,

are:

for the TSA:

Transportation Security Administration

Office of Global Strategies

601 South 12th Street

Arlington, VA 22202

Tel no. +1 571-227-3715

Fax no. +1 571-227-2577
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for the MOT:

International Relations and Security Division

Ministry of Transport

#33-00 PSA Building

460 Alexandra Road

Singapore 119963

Tel no. 65-63752501

Fax no. 65-63757734

4. The technical program liaison for a specific activity shall be established in accordance

with the relevant Annex and/or Appendix for such activity.

ARTICLE 4

Exchange of Personnel

The Parties may exchange technical personnel as required to pursue and carry out the

activities in accordance with the Annexes and Appendices to this MOC. The terms and

conditions and the scope of work to be performed for such exchanges shall be agreed to by the

Parties in the relevant Annexes and Appendices. Such personnel may be from the TSA, the

MOT, or supporting government agencies, or may be contractors, as mutually agreed. Personnel,

excluding contractors, assigned to any activity shall retain their status as government employees.

The supervision and administration of the personnel shall be in accordance with the laws,

policies and procedures of the assigning Party. The assigned personnel shall perform at the high

level of conduct and technical execution required by both Parties.

ARTICLE 5

Equipment and Loan Arrangements

A Party may loan equipment to the other in accordance with the Annexes or Appendices

to this MOC. Unless otherwise specified in an Annex or Appendix, the following general

provisions shall apply to all loans of equipment:

(a) the borrower shall, at its own expense, transport any equipment to the borrower's

designated location and note its value, as identified by the lender,

(b) unless otherwise agreed between the Parties the borrower shall assume custody and

possession of said equipment upon its delivery by the lender to the designated point of

embarkation in the lender's territory,

(c) upon completion of use or of the expiration or termination of the pertinent Appendix,

Annex or this MOC, the borrower shall return the equipment to the lender at the
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borrower's expense; the equipment shall remain in the custody of the borrower until

returned to the lender's designated receiving point,

(d) the borrower shall be responsible for installing the equipment at the borrower's

location,

(e) the lender and borrower shall cooperate in securing any export licenses and other

documents required for the shipment of the equipment,

(f) the lender shall assist the borrower in locating sources of supplies for common items

and parts which are not readily available to the borrower,

(g) the borrower shall place and install equipment in accordance with the agreed program

plan, as shown in the Annex or Appendix, as the case may be,

(h) during the period of the loan, the borrower shall operate and maintain equipment in

accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as well as the lender's instructions, if

any, ensure the physical security of the equipment, and permit inspection by the lender at

any reasonable time,

(i) in the event of loss or damage of any equipment loaned under this MOC and for

which the borrower assumed custody and possession, the borrower shall compensate the

lender for the value (as identified by the lender and noted by the borrower in paragraph

(a) of this Article) of the lost or damaged equipment,

(j) any equipment exchanged under this MOC shall be solely for research or

developmental purposes and shall not be used in any way whatsoever for active civil

aviation or other operational use, unless otherwise agreed by the Parties,

(k) any transfers of technology, equipment or other items pursuant to this MOC shall be

subject to the applicable laws and policies of the Parties.

ARTICLE 6

Funding

Unless otherwise specified in an Annex or Appendix to this MOC, each Party shall bear

its own costs for work done in accordance with this MOC and it associated Annexes and

Appendices. Activities conducted pursuant to this MOC are subject to the availability of

appropriated funds and personnel.
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ARTICLE 7

Protection of Confidential Information

1. Cooperative activities undertaken pursuant to this MOC may include the use and

exchange of information designated as Sensitive or Classified by either or both Parties.

2. Each Party shall protect Sensitive and Classified Information received from the other

Party against unauthorized disclosure, in accordance with the terms set forth herein and in

accordance with the Parties' respective laws and regulations.

3. The recipient Party shall afford Sensitive and Classified Information a degree of

protection at least equivalent to that afforded it by the Party providing the information.

4. The recipient Party shall not release or disclose Sensitive or Classified information to

any person, firm, institution, organization, or any other entity that does not form a part of the

Goverment of the United States of America or the Government of the Republic of Singapore

without the prior written approval of the Party providing the information, except as required by

the Parties' respective laws and regulations, in which event the receiving Party shall promptly

notify the providing Party of the disclosure.

5. Each Party shall ensure that access to the Sensitive or Classified Information shall be

granted only to those individuals whose official duties require such access and who, where

needed, have been granted the requisite personnel security clearance in accordance with the

prescribed standards of the Parties.

6. The Party providing information may request additional limitations on the use,

disclosure, release and access to particular Sensitive or Classified Information as a condition of

its being provided to the receiving Party. If the receiving Party consents, it shall abide by such

limitations.

7. The providing Party shall be informed immediately of all losses or compromises, as

well as possible losses or compromises of Sensitive or Classified Information that is provided

under this MOC, and the recipient Party shall initiate an investigation to determine the

circumstances. The results of the investigation and information regarding measures taken to

prevent recurrence shall be forwarded to the Party providing the information.

8. On request, each Party shall provide the other Party with information about its security

standards, procedures and practices for safeguarding Sensitive and Classified Information.

9. Each Party shall promptly notify the other Party of any proposed or actual changes to

its laws and regulations that would affect the protection of Sensitive and Classified Information

shared under this MOC. In such cases, the Parties shall consult to consider possible amendments

to the MOC. In the interim, such information shall continue to be protected as described herein,

unless otherwise approved in writing by the providing Party.
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ARTICLE 8

Amendments

This MOC and its Annexes and Appendices may be amended by mutual consent of the

Parties. An amendment shall be made in writing.

ARTICLE 9

Resolution of Disagreements

Any disagreement regarding the interpretation and/or application of this MOC and/or its

Annexes and Appendices shall be resolved by consultations between the Parties and shall not be

referred to any international tribunal or third party for settlement.

ARTICLE 10

Entry into Force, Amendment and Termination

1. This MOC shall enter into force on the date of the last signature and shall remain in

force indefinitely until terminated in accordance with paragraph 3 of this provision.

2. This MOC shall not supersede or alter the existing agreements or arrangements

between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of

Singapore that predate the entry into force of this MOC in the following areas of cooperation:

(a) the deployment and operations of government air marshals on each Party's air carriers

operating into and through each Party's territory,

(b) the stationing of government Document Specialists at each Party's international

airports, and

(c) the sharing, safeguarding, or disclosing of information.

3. This MOC, and any of its Annexes and Appendices, may be terminated by either Party

by providing sixty (60) days notice in writing to the other Party. Termination of this MOC shall

not affect existing obligations of the Parties under Articles 5 in regard to equipment loaned prior

to the termination, Article 7 in regard to documents/ information exchanged prior to the

termination, and paragraph 2 of this Article. Each Party shall have one hundred and twenty

(120) days to close out its activities following termination of this MOC or an Annex or Appendix

to this MOC. The termination of this MOC shall terminate its Annexes and Appendices.
GALE ROSSIDES

TITLE: DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR

DATE:

FOR THE MINISTRY OF

TRANSPORT

REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE

•

BY:

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ARTICLE 11

Authority

The TSA and the MOT agree to the provisions of this MOC as indicated by the signature

of their duly authorized representatives.

Done at Washington, D.C. this 2'1 day of June 2008.

FOR THE TRANSPORTATION SECURITY

ADMINISTRATION

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY:

BG(NS) CHOI SHING KWOK

TITLE: PERMANENT SECRETARY

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