Aviation Transport Security Regulations 2005
EXEMPTION FROM DISPLAYING AN AVIATION SECURITY IDENTIFICATION CARD IN AN AIRSIDE AREA
I, CHRISTINE DEEGAN, Director, Transport Security Operations, Aviation and Maritime Security Division, under regulation 3.08 of the Aviation Transport Security Regulations 2005, GIVE participants of the Aerodrome Emergency Field Exercise “Exercise Kitestrike” at Wagga Wagga Airport an exemption from displaying an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) when participating in this event.
This exemption operates from 9:30am to 5:00pm, 14 September 2019 subject to the conditions below:
1. All persons participating in Exercise Kitestrike, including volunteers, Wagga Wagga Airport Staff and Emergency Services personnel:
- are authorised by the Special Event Zone Manager to access the Zone established in Notice NTC-16850
- are briefed prior to the exercise at a pre-exercise meeting and on the day of the exercise
- are under the supervision of an ASIC holder when moving through the airside area between the gate and the special event zone (SEZ) established in Notice NTC-16850
2. Drivers of vehicles participating in Exercise Kitestrike:
- are authorised by the Special Event Zone Manager to access the Zone established in Notice NTC-16850
- are briefed prior to the exercise at a pre-exercise meeting and on the day of the exercise
- are escorted by ASIC holders with vehicles when moving between the gate and the special event zone (SEZ) established in Notice NTC-16850
This Notice commences upon publication in the gazette.
Date: 4 September 2019
Christine Deegan
Delegate of the Secretary of the
Department of Home Affairs
Overview
The Aviation Transport Security Regulations 2005 were enacted to address the need for stringent security measures in aviation transport, ensuring the safety and security of passengers, aircraft, and airports. This legislation provides a framework for implementing security measures in aviation, including the requirement for Aviation Security Identification Cards (ASICs) to be displayed by authorised personnel within airside areas. The regulations are administered by the Australian Government under the authority of the Department of Home Affairs. This specific exemption notice, issued under regulation 3.08 of the 2005 Regulations, allows participants of the Aerodrome Emergency Field Exercise “Exercise Kitestrike” at Wagga Wagga Airport to forgo displaying their ASICs during the event on 14 September 2019, provided they meet specific conditions such as prior briefing and supervision by ASIC holders. This exemption aims to facilitate the smooth conduct of the exercise while maintaining overall security protocols.
Scope and Application
The Aviation Transport Security Regulations 2005 provide a framework for ensuring the security of aviation transport within Australia. This specific exemption notice issued by Christine Deegan, the Director of Transport Security Operations, pertains to participants of the Aerodrome Emergency Field Exercise, "Exercise Kitestrike," held at Wagga Wagga Airport on 14 September 2019. The exemption allows authorised personnel, including volunteers, airport staff, and emergency services personnel, to forego displaying an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) during the specified hours of 9:30am to 5:00pm, provided they meet certain conditions. These conditions include prior briefing, authorisation from the Special Event Zone Manager, and supervision or escort by ASIC holders while moving through the airside area. This exemption is a temporary measure designed to facilitate the exercise while maintaining security protocols. The notice becomes effective upon its publication in the gazette on 4 September 2019.
Key Provisions
The key operative sections of the notice are 1 and 2, which outline the conditions under which participants of the Aerodrome Emergency Field Exercise "Exercise Kitestrike" at Wagga Wagga Airport are exempt from displaying an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) when participating in this event. Section 1 applies to all persons participating in Exercise Kitestrike, including volunteers, Wagga Wagga Airport staff and emergency services personnel, while section 2 applies to drivers of vehicles participating in the exercise. The exemption applies from 9:30am to 5:00pm on 14 September 2019.
The notice imposes several obligations and requirements on the parties and entities it governs. Firstly, all participants, including volunteers, Wagga Wagga Airport staff and emergency services personnel, must be authorised by the Special Event Zone Manager to access the zone established in Notice NTC-16850. Secondly, all participants must be briefed prior to the exercise at a pre-exercise meeting and on the day of the exercise. Thirdly, all participants must be under the supervision of an ASIC holder when moving through the airside area between the gate and the special event zone (SEZ) established in Notice NTC-16850. Similarly, drivers of vehicles participating in the exercise must also be authorised by the Special Event Zone Manager, briefed prior to the exercise, and escorted by ASIC holders with vehicles when moving between the gate and the special event zone.
Failure to comply with the conditions of the exemption may result in civil or criminal consequences. However, the notice does not specify the exact penalties for breach. It is important to note that the exemption is subject to the conditions outlined in the notice, and any breach of these conditions may result in the revocation of the exemption or other consequences as determined by the Director, Transport Security Operations, Aviation and Maritime Security Division.