BEFORE THE 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

WASHINGTON, D.C. 

Notice of IATA Traffic Conference 

Actions Tentatively Exempted 

From Filing for Approval 

 Docket OST-2012-0058 

NOTICE OF TIER 1 AGREEMENTS FILING 

BY THE 

INTERNATIONAL AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION

28 June 2012 

Communications with respect to this

Document should be sent to 

Douglas Lavin 

Regional Vice President – North America 

International Air Transport Association 

1201 F Street, NW, Suite 650 

Washington, DC 20004 

(202) 628-9292 
Summary DOCKET: DOT-OST-2012-0058 DOT ORDER: None Requested 

Date: 28 June 2012 

Filing fee/IATA Acct: Waived by Order 2012-4-18, Appendix 

A, Section D 

US/UST involved Yes 

Intended effective date: 21 August 2012 

Meeting site, date: CSC Mail Vote (S073) dated 25 May 

2012

Agreement(s)/Minutes CSC/MailVote/002/2012 dated 25 May 

2012 and CSC/MailVote/004/2012 dated 

19 June 2012 
NOTICE OF TIER 1 AGREEMENTS FILING

Pursuant to statements submitted by Member airlines of the International Air Transport 

Association (IATA), the undersigned has been constituted to be their attorney-in-fact for filing 

with the Department of Transportation copies of agreements adopted by the IATA Traffic 

Conferences. 

On their behalf, and pursuant to the procedures specified in Order 2012-4-18 (13 April 

2012), I am filing with the Department, in Docket OST-2012-0058, this Notice, the subject 

agreements and supporting documentation. These agreements are Tier 1 agreements tentatively 

exempted by Order 2012-4-18 from Condition #2 to the Department’s approval of the Provisions 

for the Conduct of the IATA Traffic Conferences, which condition requires pre-implementation 

Department review. The intended effective date of the agreements is 21 August 2012. 

The subject agreements amend or establish Resolutions and/or Recommended Practices 

that do not address subject areas which the Department has indicated it still chooses to review 

under Condition #2. The text of the agreements and other conference documentation sent to 

airline Members of IATA accompany this Notice. The cover pages of the documentation clearly 

identify each affected Resolution and/or Recommended Practice and show whether the subject 

agreements are amendments or new agreements. Other pages provide the text of each subject 

agreement. Where an affected Resolution or Recommended Practice has previously been 

exempted from Condition #2 by Department action, the cover pages include the appropriate 

docket and order number. The cover pages include a summary to explain the nature and purpose 

of the subject amendments and/or agreements. 
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Respectfully submitted, 

 /s/ Douglas Lavin 

Douglas Lavin 

Regional Vice President – North America 

International Air Transport Association 

Attorney-In-Fact 
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

A copy of this notice has been served this day by first class or priority mail on the 

following person: 

Chief, Transportation, Energy & Agriculture Section 

Antitrust Division 

Department of Justice 

Washington, D.C. 20530 

A copy of this notice has been sent this day by email to John Kiser (John.Kiser@dot.gov) 

and to Della Davis (Della.Davis@dot.gov) of the Department of Transportation. 

 /s/ Douglas Lavin 

Douglas Lavin 

28 June 2012 

Date Served 
 

 

INTERNATIONAL AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION 

FINALLY ADOPTED RESOLUTIONS 

CARGO SERVICES CONFERENCE (CSC) 
MEMORANDUM 

CSC/FAR/003/2012

TO: All Members of IATA 

Cargo Services Conference Accredited Representatives 

 

CC: Members, Cargo Procedures Conferences Management Group 

Members, IATA/FIATA Consultative Council 

IATA Strategic Partners – Cargo Services 

IATA Cargo Managers 

FROM: Secretary, Cargo Services Conference 

DATE: 20 June 2012 

SUBJECT: FINALLY ADOPTED RESOLUTIONS – 

Resolution 602, Resolution 619, Resolution 621, Resolution 681, 

Resolution 695 

Please find attached amendments to Resolution 602, Resolution 619, Resolution 621, 

Resolution 681, and Resolution 695 as adopted by the Cargo Services Conference through 

CSC Mail Vote (S073) dated 25 May 2012. 

The filing period runs from 20 June 2012 to 20 August 2012, with an intended effective date 

of 21 August 2012. The final effectiveness date will be communicated to Members by a 

Declaration of Effectiveness Memorandum as soon as all required government approvals have 

been obtained. 

Members are requested to file the Resolutions with their Government authorities where 

required, and to advise this office (e-mail: cargo@iata.org) of their Governments’ action 

latest by 20 August 2012, the end of the filing period. Filing formalities with the United 

States Department of Transportation, on behalf of all Members, and with the Canadian 

Transportation Agency, on behalf of Canadian Members, will be accomplished by IATA. 

Please note that the Resolutions will be declared effective upon receipt of the required 

Government approvals, in accordance with Resolutions 001 and 006. 

Frederic Leger 

Head of Cargo Business Process & Standards, IATA 

Attachment 
Finally Adopted Resolution – CSC Resolution 600a 

Summary Page 

FINALLY ADOPTED RESOLUTIONS SUMMARY

The following Resolutions adopted by the IATA Cargo Services Conference are requested for 

approval. The intended effective date is 21 August 2012. 

EXPEDITED RESOLUTION 

Intended Effective Date: 21 August 2012 

Resolution Summary of Resolution Summary of Amendment 

RESOLUTION 602 

CARGO BUSINESS 

PROCESSES PANEL 

(Amending) 

Outlines the terms of 

reference, function, 

constitution and decision 

making process of this Panel. 

Amendment to specify the term of office 

and the re-election procedure for the 

Chairman and Vice Chairman of the 

group. 

RESOLUTION 619 

IATA DANGEROUS 

GOODS BOARD 

(Amending) 

Outlines the terms of 

reference, function, 

constitution, meeting 

requirements, dangerous 

goods regulations 

specifications and amendment 

procedures of this Board. 

Amendment to specify the term of office 

and the re-election procedure for the 

Chairman and Vice Chairman of the 

group. 

RESOLUTION 621 

IATA LIVE ANIMALS 

AND PERISHABLES 

BOARD 

(Amending) 

Outlines the terms of 

reference, function, 

amendment procedures, live 

animals regulations and 

meeting requirements 

specifications of this Board. 

Amendment to specify the term of office 

and the re-election procedure for the 

Chairman and Vice Chairman of the 

group. Additional amendment regarding 

participation to the LAPB Advisory Panel. 

RESOLUTION 681 

ULD PANEL 

(Amending) 

Outlines the terms of 

reference, function, 

constitution and decision 

making process of this Panel. 

Amendment to specify the term of office 

and the re-election procedure for the 

Chairman and Vice Chairman of the 

group. 

RESOLUTION 695 

AIRMAIL PANEL 

(Amending) 

Outlines the terms of 

reference, function, 

constitution and decision 

making process of this Panel. 

Amendment to specify the term of office 

and the re-election procedure for the 

Chairman and Vice Chairman of the 

group. 
Finally Adopted Resolution – CSC Resolution 600a

Page 1 of 4

 

RESOLUTION 602 

CARGO BUSINESS PROCESSES PANEL 

CSC(26 MAIL S073) 602 Expiry: Indefinite 

Type: B 

... 

3. CONSTITUTION OF THE PANEL 

3.1 The Panel shall consist of not more than 12 Members appointed by the Cargo Services 

Conference, each being an expert in cargo procedures and/or automation, and each serving on 

the Panel for a period of four years. In order to maintain continuity of expertise, one fourth of the 

member-ship shall be elected at each meeting of the Conference, based on written nominations 

submitted in advance of the meeting. The Chairman and Vice-Chairman shall be elected by the 

Panel for a two-year term and their appointment endorsed by the CSC. At the end of their term 

the incumbent Chairman and Vice Chairman can re-nominate themselves for election for 

subsequent terms if they so wish;

3.2 One half of the appointed Panel Members shall constitute a quorum for Panel 

teleconferences and meetings. 

... 
Finally Adopted Resolution – CSC Resolution 600a

Page 2 of 4

RESOLUTION 619 

IATA DANGEROUS GOODS BOARD

CSC(26 MAIL S073) 619 Expiry: Indefinite 

Type: B 

... 

3. CONSTITUTION OF THE BOARD 

3.1 The Board shall consist of not more than 12 Members appointed by the Cargo Services 

Conference, each being an expert in the carriage of dangerous goods by air, and each serving 

on the Board for a period of four years. In order to maintain continuity of expertise, one fourth of 

the membership shall be elected at each meeting of the Conference, based on written 

nominations submitted in advance of the meeting. The Chairman and Vice-Chairman shall be 

elected by the Board for a two-year term and their appointment endorsed by the CSC. At the 

end of their term the incumbent Chairman and Vice Chairman can re-nominate themselves for 

election for subsequent terms if they so wish;

3.2 Registered observers shall not automatically assume membership in the event of a vacancy. 

However, attendance as an observer may be included in the written nomination to Conference. 

... 
Finally Adopted Resolution – CSC Resolution 600a

Page 3 of 4

RESOLUTION 621 

IATA LIVE ANIMALS AND PERISHABLES BOARD 

CSC(33 MAIL S073) 621 Expiry: Indefinite 

Type: B 

1. LIVE ANIMALS AND PERISHABLES BOARD 

1.1 The Live Animals and Perishables Board shall consist of qualified technical and traffic 

representatives who are conversant with the handling, procedural, operational and safety 

requirements of the industry for the carriage of live animals and perishables by air. The 

membership of the Board shall consist of not more than twelve (12) members appointed by the 

Cargo Services Conference, each serving on the Board for a period of four years. In order to 

maintain continuity of expertise, one fourth of the membership shall be elected at each meeting 

of the Conference, based on written nominations submitted in advance of the meeting. The 

Chairman and Vice-Chairman shall be elected by the Board for a two-year term and their 

appointments endorsed by the CSC. At the end of their term the incumbent Chairman and Vice 

Chairman can re-nominate themselves for election for subsequent terms if they so wish;

1.2 Registered observers shall not automatically assume membership in the event of a 

vacancy. However, attendance as an observer may be included in the written nomination to 

Conference. 

... 

3. FUNCTIONS OF THE BOARD IN RESPECT OF LIVE ANIMAL TRANSPORTATION 

... 

3.8.1 The LAPB shall establish an “Advisory Panel” of government agencies involved in the 

regulation of animal transportation and non-governmental organizations with an interest in 

animal transportation issues, to provide input to the LAPB on agenda items and to propose 

matters for LAPB discussion and/or action. The Advisory Panel shall consist of up to five 

members appointed for terms of two years from the date of appointment. The Advisory Panel 

shall operate by consensus in its recommendation and proposal making processes. 

3.8.2 Any Advisory Panel Member failing to attend two consecutive meetings will have its 

membership reconsidered by the LAPB.

... 
Finally Adopted Resolution – CSC Resolution 600a

Page 4 of 4

RESOLUTION 681 

ULD PANEL 

CSC(33MAIL S073) 681 Expiry: Indefinite 

Type: B 

... 

3. CONSTITUTION OF THE PANEL 

3.1 The Panel shall consist of not more than 12 Members appointed by the Cargo Services 

Conference, each being an expert in aircraft restraint systems or the construction and handling 

of ULDs, and each serving on the Panel for a period of four years. In order to maintain continuity 

of expertise, one fourth of the membership shall be elected at each meeting of the Conference, 

based on written nominations submitted in advance of the meeting. The Chairman and ViceChairman shall be elected by the Panel for a two-year term and their appointment endorsed by 

the CSC. At the end of their term the incumbent Chairman and Vice Chairman can re-nominate 

themselves for election for subsequent terms if they so wish;

3.2 One half of the appointed Panel Members shall constitute a quorum for Panel meetings and 

teleconferences. 

... 
Finally Adopted Resolution – CSC Resolution 600a

Page 5 of 4

RESOLUTION 695 

AIRMAIL PANEL 

CSC(26 MAIL S073) 695 Expiry: Indefinite 

Type: B 

... 

3. CONSTITUTION OF THE PANEL 

3.1 The Panel shall consist of not more than 12 Members appointed by the Cargo Services 

Conference, each being an expert in airmail procedures, and each serving on the Panel for a 

period of four years. In order to maintain continuity of expertise, one fourth of the membership 

shall be elected at each meeting of the Conference, based on written nominations submitted in 

advance of the meeting. The Chairman and Vice-Chairman shall be elected by the Panel for a 

two-year term and their appointment endorsed by the CSC. At the end of their term the 

incumbent Chairman and Vice Chairman can re-nominate themselves for election for 

subsequent terms if they so wish;

3.2 One half of the appointed Panel Members shall constitute a quorum for Panel meetings and 

teleconferences. 

... 
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MEMORANDUM 

CSC/MailVote/004/2012 

TO: All Members of IATA 

Cargo Services Conference Accredited Representatives 

 

FROM: Secretary, Cargo Services Conference 

DATE: 19 June 2012 

SUBJECT: RESULT – CSC MAIL VOTE (S073) – Resolution 602, Resolution 619, 

Resolution 621, Resolution 681, Resolution 695 

Members are referred to Memorandum CSC/MailVote/002/2012 dated 25 May 2012 seeking 

approval for amendments to Resolution 602, Resolution 619, Resolution 621, Resolution 681,

and Resolution 695. 

The voting period ended on 15 June 2012 and unanimous affirmative votes were received

from voting Members who have voted within the prescribed period. Accordingly, the 

amendments to Resolution 602, Resolution 619, Resolution 621, Resolution 681, and

Resolution 695 are hereby declared adopted by the Cargo Services Conference. The Finally 

Adopted Resolution (FAR) for government filing will be circulated shortly. 

Thank you for your participation. 

Sincerely, 

Frederic Leger 

Head of Cargo Business Process & Standards, IATA 

 Attachment 

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M E M O R A N D U M

CSC/MailVote/002/2012

TO: All Members of IATA 

 Cargo Services Conference (CSC) Accredited Representatives 

CC: Members, Cargo Procedures Conferences Management Group

IATA Cargo Managers

 

FROM: Secretary, Cargo Services Conference 

DATE: 25 May 2012 

SUBJECT: CSC MAIL VOTE (S073) – Resolution 602, Resolution 619, Resolution 621, 

Resolution 681, Resolution 695 

During discussions on Policy Item P/20 (Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman of CSC Subgroups) 

at CSC/34 held in Kuala Lumpur on 12 March 2012, it was endorsed by Conference that the 

Chairman and Vice Chairman of the CSC subgroups be elected for a term of 2 years, as currently 

there is no clearly defined term for the Chairman and Vice Chairman. The Conference tasked the 

CPCMG to work in conjunction with IATA Secretariat to develop the necessary amendments to the 

Terms of Reference of the various subgroups. 

Accordingly, the proposed amendments to the following Resolutions have been endorsed by the 

CPCMG and are requested for adoption by CSC through this Mail Vote: 

Resolution Board/ Panel 

Resolution 602 Cargo Business Processes Panel (CBPP) 

Resolution 619 Dangerous Goods Board (DGB) 

Resolution 621 Live Animals and Perishables Board (LAPB) 

Resolution 681 ULD Panel (ULDP) 

Resolution 695 Airmail Panel (AMP) 

There is an additional amendment to Resolution 621 regarding participation to the LAPB Advisory 

Panel. The Advisory Panel is comprised of government agencies involved in the regulation of animal 

transportation and non-governmental organizations with an interest in animal transportation issues. 

The purpose of the proposed amendment is to raise awareness that once an organization seeks 

interest then they should be able and willing to participate to the face-to-face meetings as there are 

other organizations that would be keen to fill in positions at the Advisory Panel. 

CSC Voting Procedures 

The voting period will run for 21 days from the date of this memorandum. Members are 

requested to submit the vote by sending an email to cargo@iata.org with reference “CSC Mail 

Vote S073” latest by Friday, 15 June 2012. 

The voting procedure is as follows: 
CSC Mail Vote (S073) Page 2 of 7

 Specimen positive vote advice: XYZ Airlines hereby votes in favor of the proposed 

amendment to Resolution 602, Resolution 619, Resolution 621, Resolution 681, and 

Resolution 695. 

 Specimen negative vote advice: XYZ Airlines hereby votes against the proposed 

amendment to Resolution 602/ Resolution 619/ Resolution 621/ Resolution 681/ 

Resolution 695. 

 Abstentions: Please note that abstentions will count as positive votes.

Thank you for your participation. 

Sincerely, 

Frederic Leger 

Head of Cargo Business Process & Standards, IATA 

 Attachment 
CSC Mail Vote (S073) Page 3 of 7

RESOLUTION 602 

CARGO BUSINESS PROCESSES PANEL 

CSC(26 MAIL S073) 602 Expiry: Indefinite 

Type: B 

... 

3. CONSTITUTION OF THE PANEL 

3.1 The Panel shall consist of not more than 12 Members appointed by the Cargo Services 

Conference, each being an expert in cargo procedures and/or automation, and each serving on the 

Panel for a period of four years. In order to maintain continuity of expertise, one fourth of the membership shall be elected at each meeting of the Conference, based on written nominations submitted in 

advance of the meeting. The Chairman and Vice-Chairman shall be elected by the Panel for a twoyear term and their appointment endorsed by the CSC. At the end of their term the incumbent 

Chairman and Vice Chairman can re-nominate themselves for election for subsequent terms if they so 

wish;

3.2 One half of the appointed Panel Members shall constitute a quorum for Panel teleconferences and 

meetings. 

... 
CSC Mail Vote (S073) Page 4 of 7

RESOLUTION 619 

IATA DANGEROUS GOODS BOARD

CSC(26 MAIL S073) 619 Expiry: Indefinite 

Type: B 

... 

3. CONSTITUTION OF THE BOARD 

3.1 The Board shall consist of not more than 12 Members appointed by the Cargo Services 

Conference, each being an expert in the carriage of dangerous goods by air, and each serving on the 

Board for a period of four years. In order to maintain continuity of expertise, one fourth of the 

membership shall be elected at each meeting of the Conference, based on written nominations 

submitted in advance of the meeting. The Chairman and Vice-Chairman shall be elected by the Board 

for a two-year term and their appointment endorsed by the CSC. At the end of their term the 

incumbent Chairman and Vice Chairman can re-nominate themselves for election for subsequent 

terms if they so wish;

3.2 Registered observers shall not automatically assume membership in the event of a vacancy. 

However, attendance as an observer may be included in the written nomination to Conference. 

... 
CSC Mail Vote (S073) Page 5 of 7

RESOLUTION 621 

IATA LIVE ANIMALS AND PERISHABLES BOARD 

CSC(33 MAIL S073) 621 Expiry: Indefinite 

Type: B 

1. LIVE ANIMALS AND PERISHABLES BOARD 

1.1 The Live Animals and Perishables Board shall consist of qualified technical and traffic 

representatives who are conversant with the handling, procedural, operational and safety 

requirements of the industry for the carriage of live animals and perishables by air. The membership 

of the Board shall consist of not more than twelve (12) members appointed by the Cargo Services 

Conference, each serving on the Board for a period of four years. In order to maintain continuity of 

expertise, one fourth of the membership shall be elected at each meeting of the Conference, based 

on written nominations submitted in advance of the meeting. The Chairman and Vice-Chairman shall 

be elected by the Board for a two-year term and their appointments endorsed by the CSC. At the end 

of their term the incumbent Chairman and Vice Chairman can re-nominate themselves for election for 

subsequent terms if they so wish;

1.2 Registered observers shall not automatically assume membership in the event of a vacancy. 

However, attendance as an observer may be included in the written nomination to Conference. 

... 

3. FUNCTIONS OF THE BOARD IN RESPECT OF LIVE ANIMAL TRANSPORTATION 

... 

3.8.1 The LAPB shall establish an “Advisory Panel” of government agencies involved in the 

regulation of animal transportation and non-governmental organizations with an interest in animal 

transportation issues, to provide input to the LAPB on agenda items and to propose matters for LAPB 

discussion and/or action. The Advisory Panel shall consist of up to five members appointed for terms 

of two years from the date of appointment. The Advisory Panel shall operate by consensus in its 

recommendation and proposal making processes. 

3.8.2 Any Advisory Panel Member failing to attend two consecutive meetings will have its 

membership reconsidered by the LAPB.

... 
CSC Mail Vote (S073) Page 6 of 7

RESOLUTION 681 

ULD PANEL 

CSC(33MAIL S073) 681 Expiry: Indefinite 

Type: B 

... 

3. CONSTITUTION OF THE PANEL 

3.1 The Panel shall consist of not more than 12 Members appointed by the Cargo Services 

Conference, each being an expert in aircraft restraint systems or the construction and handling of 

ULDs, and each serving on the Panel for a period of four years. In order to maintain continuity of 

expertise, one fourth of the membership shall be elected at each meeting of the Conference, based 

on written nominations submitted in advance of the meeting. The Chairman and Vice-Chairman shall 

be elected by the Panel for a two-year term and their appointment endorsed by the CSC. At the end of 

their term the incumbent Chairman and Vice Chairman can re-nominate themselves for election for 

subsequent terms if they so wish;

3.2 One half of the appointed Panel Members shall constitute a quorum for Panel meetings and 

teleconferences. 

... 
CSC Mail Vote (S073) Page 7 of 7

RESOLUTION 695 

AIRMAIL PANEL 

CSC(26 MAIL S073) 695 Expiry: Indefinite 

Type: B 

... 

3. CONSTITUTION OF THE PANEL 

3.1 The Panel shall consist of not more than 12 Members appointed by the Cargo Services 

Conference, each being an expert in airmail procedures, and each serving on the Panel for a period of 

four years. In order to maintain continuity of expertise, one fourth of the membership shall be elected 

at each meeting of the Conference, based on written nominations submitted in advance of the 

meeting. The Chairman and Vice-Chairman shall be elected by the Panel for a two-year term and 

their appointment endorsed by the CSC. At the end of their term the incumbent Chairman and Vice 

Chairman can re-nominate themselves for election for subsequent terms if they so wish;

3.2 One half of the appointed Panel Members shall constitute a quorum for Panel meetings and 

teleconferences. 

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