APEC COUNTER-TERRORISM ACTION PLAN

ECONOMY: United States

CALENDAR YEAR: LAST UPDATED: April 2010

Objective: Where appropriate, to self-assess progress against APEC Leaders’ and Ministers’ counter-terrorism commitments, and to identify capacity
building needs to assist the CTTF to identify priority areas for future cooperation.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Summary of main achievements/progress in implementing Leader’s and Minister’s commitments since last update.

Protecting Cargo:
• The U.S. sponsored the “APEC Seminar on Implementing the APEC Framework for Secure Trade: Supply Chain Management and the AEO” in December 2009. The
seminar covered risk management and supply chain security validation mechanisms based on the Framework.
• U.S Customs and Border Protection (CBP) delivered the first major functional release of the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE). This first release allows
importers to file entries for the most common types of commercial importations, and provides both CBP and the importing community greater access to the information.
• CBP signed a Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) with Japan at the WCO Council meeting in June 2009, allowing for the mutual recognition of CBP’s C-TPAT
program and Japan’s Authorized Economic Operator Program.
• CBP is working with DHS (and other component agencies, such as U.S. Coast Guard) in developing a harmonized trade recovery strategy encompassing internal, domestic
management processes for identifying national priorities and supporting the World Customs Organization SAFE Framework of Standards Trade Recovery Annex concepts for
international discussions.
• The U.S. proposed the development of an Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Working Group with the objectives of assisting APEC economies in the establishment of AEO
programs to secure and facilitate trade, creating instruments that will assist in harmonizing elements of AEO programs. A Terms of Reference for this Working Group was
agreed to at the SCCP meetings in August 2009.
• CBP’s C-TPAT held its annual seminar in March 2010. Business representatives and government representatives from the APEC economies attended to further discuss supply
chain security standards.

Protect Port Facilities and Ships Engaged in International Voyages:

• APEC’s Maritime Security Sub-Group (MEG-SEC) with United States lead developed a Port Security Risk Assessment Tool (PSRAT) for use by APEC member economies.
Peru requested to be the “beta test” economy resulting in a successful workshop conducted in Lima, Peru (Jan 2010). The PSRAT will allow member economies to identify their
highest risk maritime critical infrastructure and assist them in targeting resources available to mitigate risk

Aviation Security
• The U.S. co-sponsored with Viet Nam a training symposium to facilitate implementation of USAP, thus leading to strengthening the sustainability of economies’ aviation
security systems in general
• The U.S. has hired and trained additional cargo security inspectors to conduct international cargo assessments.

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• The U.S. continues to refine its survey and inspections program and currently exceeds the ICAO Standard for national quality control.
• The U.S. has provided and updated its POC information to the CTTF Secretariat. APEC economies will be encouraged to provide or update their respective AvSec POC
information so that the TPT-WG may conduct a second test of the AvSec POC Network.

Protect People in Transit:

• The United States developed the Advanced Passenger Information System to include inbound and outbound advanced passenger information for commercial air carriers and sea
carriers. Additionally, the United States expanded APIS requirements to all private aircraft. The United States now receives Advance Passenger Information on all travellers on
board private aircraft arriving or departing the United States.
• The United States continues to issue machine readable passports and non-immigrant and immigrant visas.
• Biometric identity screening supported by the Department of Homeland Security US-VISIT Program Office is conducted throughout the travel continuum by U.S. decision-
makers who process visa and immigration applications, inspect foreign travellers at ports of entry, and who conduct law enforcement on the high seas, between ports of entry,
and within the interior of the United States. The Department also supports identity screening efforts by foreign partners who seek to protect the security and integrity of their
border and immigration systems.

Combat Threats to Security

• An annual report (the 2009 Country Reports on Terrorism) will be released circa April 2010.
• The United States is a party to 12 of the 13 universal CT conventions that are in force.
• The United States has briefed UN CTAG on capacity-building measures implemented by the United States in APEC economies, including our support for Australia’s March
2009 cash courier workshop in Mexico City, Mexico, in the effort to avoid duplication of programming and to better coordinate capacity building with our partners.
• In partnership with Thailand, completed implementation of a second pilot project on food defense in Thailand in 2009. The pilot project in Thailand focused on food defense
awareness; public-to-private communication and collaboration and developing food defense plans for individual companies.
• Through the Proliferation Security Initiative, working with like-minded partners to interdict WMD- and missile-related materials destined for programs of concern.
Continuing bilateral efforts to promote effective export controls and enforcement through the Export Control and Related Border Security Assistance (EXBS) program.
Continuing efforts to protect U.S. financial system from being used in financing proliferation activity though designations of firms and individuals of proliferation concern under
Executive Order 13382.
• The United States has signed and ratified an Additional Protocol with the IAEA and is working toward its implementation. Continuing to implement and improve
implementation measures for the IAEA Code of Conduct on the Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources and the Guidance on the Import and Export of Radioactive Sources.
Providing assistance to the IAEA to aid international partners in implementing the Code and Guidance.

Halting Terrorist Financing

• The United States continues to place great emphasis and devote significant resources to investigating and prosecuting terrorist financiers. As of December 31, 2008, a total
of 524 individuals and entities had been identified or designated and remained listed as “Specially Designated Global Terrorists” or “SDGTs” for having met one or more of the
criteria for designation. More than 360 individuals and entities designated by the United States Government pursuant to E.O.13224 have been listed on the UNSCR 1267/1822
Consolidated List.
• As of December 31, 2008, terrorist assets blocked pursuant to U.S. Executive Orders (E.O.s) 12947 and 13224 totalled $24,880,496. (Total amounts blocked will be subject
to change for a number of reasons, including application of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA), which authorizes eligible persons who hold judgments arising out of acts
of terrorism to attach certain blocked assets to satisfy their compensatory damages awards.)
• From late 2008 to 2009, the U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) signed memoranda of understanding for information exchanges with FIUs in the

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 following countries: Bermuda, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, South Africa, and Ukraine.

Cyber Security
• Through APECTEL, the United States convened the cybersecurity awareness virtual working group in conjunction with Australia. The U.S. drafted a report regarding the
cybersecurity awareness workshop held by the U.S. and Australia at APECTEL38 in Lima; circulated the report for review by Virtual Working Group members in
Spring/Summer 2009 and finalized the report; and developed and circulated the top tips document for review and comment.
The United States Submitted project proposal to host a workshop at TEL 41 regarding cybersecurity policy developments in the APEC region and received approval.

2. Summary of forward work program to implement Leaders’ and Ministers’ commitments.

Protecting Cargo:
• The U.S. plans to sponsor a second seminar on “Implementing the APEC Framework for Secure Trade” in follow-up to the seminar it sponsored in Lima, Peru in December
2009.
• CBP will continue deploying additional functionalities within its Automated Commercial Environment (ACE). Future phases will include account enhancements, post
summary corrections abilities, reference data, as well as new business process functionality relating to post release and finance processes. Also scheduled for the future are
Cargo Control and Release functions for all modes of transportation.
• The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and CBP continue to refine its layered risk management approach to preventing terrorists and terrorist weapons from entering
the United States while facilitating legitimate trade and travel. This includes the use of advance electronic information and automated systems to assess the risk of every
container entering our country; human resources and technology to inspect and scan all high-risk cargo; and partnerships with the trade industry and foreign governments to
ensure the security of supply chains beyond our Nation’s borders.
• The U.S. will co-sponsor (with Japan) the AEO Working Group. In 2010, this Working Group will develop a compendium of AEO programs within the region. The
compendium will be used to identify areas for harmonization and capacity building needs. The output of this work will also assist with mutual recognition efforts by providing
an environment in which AEO programs throughout the region are meeting a common standard.
• CBP will continue to pursue MRAs with its partners in 2010.
• CBP and DHS are currently in the process of developing an international trade recovery exercise with Canada to evaluate the state of bi-national trade prioritization after an
incident impacting the transportation system. The Canadian/U.S. exercise is intended to result in a set of trade recovery communications mechanisms which will support similar
development processes with other trading partners. These processes will be used to develop lessons learned to be shared with APEC and WCO members in order to assist them
with creating their own communications mechanisms, operationalizing the concepts of the APEC Trade Recovery Program and the WCO SAFE Framework of Standards.
• In response to a call from the private sector, the U.S. will co-sponsor (with Japan) an AEO Working Group which will work to harmonize the minimum security criteria of the
AEO programs within the APEC region leading to more consistent security measures.

Protect Port Facilities and Ships Engaged in International Voyages:

• MEG-SEC will continue its Model Visit Program (MVP) by visiting 4 additional APEC member economies by Dec 31, 2010 utilizing a MEG-SEC contracted Program Manager
and delegates from MEG-SEC represented economies.
• MEG-SEC will continue its Drill and Exercise (D/E) Program by conducting 2 additional workshops in the APEC member economies by Dec 31, 2010.
• MEG-SEC with United States lead will conduct 2 additional PSRAT workshops in the APEC member economies by Dec 31, 2010.

Aviation Security:

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• APEC Air Cargo Security Workshop project proposal presented and approved at the 2009 APEC Transportation Working Group and APEC Counter Terrorism Task Force. The
Workshop is currently scheduled to be held in June 2010 in Singapore.
• The US Transportation Security Administration and other US Government agencies work bilaterally and multilaterally with other countries and with ICAO to support the
enhancement of air cargo security measures.
• The U.S. continues to conduct MVAs at US airports in accordance with TSA requirements
• Because of the December 25, 2009, NW253 bombing attempt, the U.S. has significantly enhanced its screening and security measures to fill potential gaps. The U.S. is working
closely with international partners through a series of Ministerials to further promote aviation security worldwide.

Combat Threats to Security

• The Country Reports on Terrorism is an annual report and will be produced again in 2010
• United States developing further food defense activities for implementation in APEC in 2010-2011.

Halting Terrorist Financing

• The United States accounting and legal professions were heavily involved as private sector participants in the development of Financial Action Task Force (FATF, the inter-
governmental body for combating money laundering and terrorist financing) guidance papers regarding the risk-based approach to AML/CFT. The trade associations
representing each profession are currently drafting papers for their industry that will utilize the content of those papers.
• In December 2008, FinCEN announced the release of a manual for examiners of Money Service Businesses (MSBs). The Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering
Examination Manual for Money Services Businesses contains an overview of anti-money laundering (AML) program requirements, BSA/AML risks and risk management
expectations, sound industry practices, and examination procedures.

Cyber Security:
• The United States, together with Australia, will further the ongoing work on cyber security awareness raising, to include consideration of the following activities:
o Disseminate cybersecurity top tips at upcoming APEC meetings;
o Consider distribution of posters (near term) and additional materials/wider distribution (medium/long term)
o Ensure coordination with other initiatives – Japan’s workshop to promote a safer online environment for children and Korean initiative
o Conduct a Stock-Take of cybersecurity awareness raising activities among APEC economies;
o Promote Poster Contest Winners from all Economies, to include exhibition at TELMIN and Leaders’ Meeting; and,
o Work toward an APEC-wide Awareness Day
• Will, with co-sponsors Japan and Australia, hold a workshop at TEL 41 regarding cybersecurity policy developments in the APEC region. The purpose of the workshop is to set
the stage for reviewing the APEC Cyber Security strategy as well as the current APEC TEL Strategy to Ensure a Trusted Secure and Sustainable Online Environment (TSSOE).

3. Summary of capacity building needs and opportunities that would accelerate/strengthen the implementation of APEC Leaders’ and Ministers’ commitments by your
economy and in the region.

Protect Port Facilities and Ships Engaged in International Voyages:

• MEG-SEC continues to partner with other organizations to align and improve overall maritime security. MEG-SEC has partnered with the Organization of American States
(OAS) to support and deliver PSRAT workshops to OAS member economies. The APEC MVP will continue to improve maritime security as a result of sharing best practices,

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 observing ship port/facility operations, and discussing International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code implementation between member economies.
• The APEC D/E Program will build positive capacity by delivering current port security focused training to member economies allowing economies to conduct drills and
exercises testing Port Facility Security Plans (PFSP) thereby identify areas for improvement and updating PFSPs.
• The USCG continues to engage with the Secretariat of the Pacific Community’s (SPC) Regional Maritime Program (RMP) on international port security
activities in Oceania. The SPC RMP provides technical advice, capacity building, and training resources to the Pacific maritime sector. The primary focus of
the program is to build the capacity of Pacific Island countries and territories (PICTs) to meet international security and safety standards in the shipping and port
sectors. A Memorandum of Understanding between SPC RMP and USCG signed in July 2009.

Aviation Securit:y
• The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and other US Government agencies work bilaterally and multilaterally with other countries and with ICAO to support the
enhancement of aviation security measures. TSA’s Capacity Development Branch, whose function it is to identify and analyze gaps in the global aviation security network, use
tailored methods to address the needs of partner economies, and build sustainable solutions.
• The US continues to provide support and assistance to its international partners in the conduct of MVAs at their airports in accordance with ICAO guidelines.
• The US Transportation Security Administration and other US Government agencies work bilaterally and multilaterally with other countries and with ICAO to support the
enhancement of national quality control measures.

Halting Terrorist Financing:

• The United States in 2008-2009 provided AML/CFT technical assistance to APEC economies, including Mexico, Chile, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and
Vietnam. The United States continues to support APEC initiatives on combating terrorist financing, including recent bulk cash smuggling workshops held in Australia and
the Philippines.

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A. ENHANCING THE SECURE FLOW TRADE AND PEOPLE IN THE APEC REGION

A.1 Protect Cargo:

Contact Point: Name: Jennifer McGill Title: Management and Program Analyst, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (SCCP Representative)
Telephone Number: _(202) 344-1629 Fax Number: (202) 344-3555 Email Address: jennifer.mcgill@dhs.gov

LEADERS’ AND MINISTERS’ COMMITMENTS

• Implement the APEC Framework for Secure Trade (2005).
• Implement the common standards for electronic customs reporting developed by the World Customs Organization (WCO) that provide data to target high-risk shipments
and facilitate trade (2002).
• Implement as practicable as possible a container security regime that facilitates the smooth flow of trade while enhancing the integrity of containers (2002).
• Promote private-sector adoption of high standards of supply chain security, as developed by the private sector and law enforcement officials (2002).
• Continue cooperation between APEC member economies to facilitate trade recovery after a terrorist attack (2006, 2007).
• Work towards more consistent security measures that reduce transaction costs, and to enhance cooperation with the private sector (2007).

MEASURES UNDERTAKEN SINCE LAST UPDATE TO IMPLEMENT COMMITMENTS

Implement the APEC Framework for Secure Trade (2005).

• The U.S. sponsored the “APEC Seminar on Implementing the APEC Framework for Secure Trade: Supply Chain Management and the AEO” in December 2009. The
seminar covered risk management and supply chain security validation mechanisms based on the Framework.
Implement the common standards for electronic customs reporting developed by the World Customs Organization (WCO) that provide data to target high-risk shipments and
facilitate trade (2002).
• CBP delivered the first major functional release of the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE). This first release allows importers to file entries for the most common
types of commercial importations, and provides both CBP and the importing community greater access to the information.
Implement as practicable as possible a container security regime that facilitates the smooth flow of trade while enhancing the integrity of containers (2002).
• As part of CBP’s efforts to secure our nation’s ports of entry, CBP’s Container Security Initiative (CSI), remains operational in 58 seaports, in 32 countries worldwide. 86
percent of the maritime containerized cargo destined for the U.S. originates or passes through a CSI port, affording the U.S. government the opportunity to identify and
examine the highest risk containers.
• The Secure Freight Initiative (SFI) is fully operational at three ports, and deployed on a limited basis to three additional ports.
Promote private-sector adoption of high standards of supply chain security, as developed by the private sector and law enforcement officials (2002).
• CBP’s Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program hosted its annual seminar in April 2009. Both private sector representatives and foreign Customs
officials attended the conference. In addition to the main seminar, a closed door session was held during which the various foreign Customs representatives were invited to
discuss establishing and maintaining AEO programs.
• CBP signed a Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) with Japan at the WCO Council meeting in June 2009, allowing for the mutual recognition of CBP’s C-TPAT
program and Japan’s Authorized Economic Operator Program.
Continue cooperation between APEC member economies to facilitate trade recovery after a terrorist attack (2006, 2007).

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 • CBP is working with DHS (and other component agencies, such as U.S. Coast Guard) in developing a harmonized trade recovery strategy encompassing internal,
domestic management processes for identifying national priorities and supporting the World Customs Organization SAFE Framework of Standards Trade Recovery Annex
concepts for international discussions. A first, rough draft of the strategy has been completed and reviewed internally, and the strategy will develop over the course of the
coming months into a final version that clearly articulates U.S. trade recovery methodologies.
Work towards more consistent security measures that reduce transaction costs, and to enhance cooperation with the private sector (2007).
The U.S. proposed the development of an Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Working Group with the objectives of assisting APEC economies in the establishment of AEO
programs to secure and facilitate trade, creating instruments that will assist in harmonizing elements of AEO programs. A Terms of Reference for this Working Group was agreed to
at the SCCP meetings in August 2009.

FURTHER MEASURES PLANNED TO IMPLEMENT COMMITMENTS (indicate timeframe)

Implement the APEC Framework for Secure Trade (2005).
• The U.S. plans to sponsor a second seminar on “Implementing the APEC Framework for Secure Trade” in follow-up to the seminar it sponsored in Lima, Peru in December
2009.
Implement the common standards for electronic customs reporting developed by the World Customs Organization (WCO) that provide data to target high-risk shipments and
facilitate trade (2002).
• CBP will continue deploying additional functionalities within its Automated Commercial Environment (ACE). Future phases will include account enhancements, post
summary corrections abilities, reference data, as well as new business process functionality relating to post release and finance processes. Also scheduled for the future are
Cargo Control and Release functions for all modes of transportation.
Implement as practicable as possible a container security regime that facilitates the smooth flow of trade while enhancing the integrity of containers (2002).
• The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and CBP continue to refine its layered risk management approach to preventing terrorists and terrorist weapons from entering
the United States while facilitating legitimate trade and travel. This includes the use of advance electronic information and automated systems to assess the risk of every
container entering our country; human resources and technology to inspect and scan all high-risk cargo; and partnerships with the trade industry and foreign governments to
ensure the security of supply chains beyond our Nation’s borders.
• CBP continues to work with its partners through various fora, such APEC and the WCO, to highlight the importance of a layered risk management approach in the interest
of balancing the importance of security and trade facilitation.
Promote private-sector adoption of high standards of supply chain security, as developed by the private sector and law enforcement officials (2002).
• The U.S. will co-sponsor (with Japan) the AEO Working Group. In 2010, this Working Group will develop a compendium of AEO programs within the region. The
compendium will be used to identify areas for harmonization and capacity building needs. The output of this work will also assist with mutual recognition efforts by
providing an environment in which AEO programs throughout the region are meeting a common standard.
• CBP will continue to pursue MRAs with its partners in 2010.
• CBP’s C-TPAT will hold its annual seminar in March 2010. Business representatives and government representatives from the APEC economies are expected to attend to
further discuss supply chain security standards.
Continue cooperation between APEC member economies to facilitate trade recovery after a terrorist attack (2006, 2007).
• CBP and DHS are currently in the process of developing an international trade recovery exercise with Canada to evaluate the state of bi-national trade prioritization
after an incident impacting the transportation system. As part of this effort, management of surface transportation systems on both sides of the border crossing is being
evaluated to identify best practices and develop a path forward toward modeling desired management processes and procedures.
• The Canadian/U.S. exercise is intended to result in a set of trade recovery communications mechanisms which will support similar development processes with
other trading partners. These processes will be used to develop lessons learned to be shared with APEC and WCO members in order to assist them with creating their own

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 communications mechanisms, operationalizing the concepts of the APEC Trade Recovery Program and the WCO SAFE Framework of Standards.
Work towards more consistent security measures that reduce transaction costs, and to enhance cooperation with the private sector (2007).
In response to a call from the private sector, the U.S. will co-sponsor (with Japan) an AEO Working Group which will work to harmonize the minimum security criteria of the AEO
programs within the APEC region leading to more consistent security measures.

CAPACITY BUILDING NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES THAT WOULD ACCELERATE/STRENGTHEN IMPLEMENTATION OF COMMITMENTS BY YOUR
ECONOMY AND IN THE REGION

CBP will consult with APEC member economies to identify further Capacity Building needs.

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A.2 Protect Port Facilities and Ships Engaged in International Voyages:

Contact Point: Name: Mr. Anthony Regalbuto Title: Office Chief, Domestic and International Port Assessments, US Coast Guard
Telephone Number: +202-372-1018 Fax Number: +202-372-1905 Email Address: Anthony.Regalbuto@uscg.mil

LEADERS’ AND MINISTERS’ COMMITMENTS

• Review ship and port facility security plans; automatic identification systems (AIS) installed on certain ships (2004).
• Support international efforts to fight piracy (2002, 2008).
• Support the implementation of the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (2004).
• Cooperation between APEC member economies on training to enhance ship and port security in the region (2002).
• Cooperate with the International Maritime Organisation on its efforts to undertake an analysis of small boats as potential threats to maritime security (2009).

MEASURES UNDERTAKEN SINCE LAST UPDATE TO IMPLEMENT COMMITMENTS

APEC’s Maritime Security Sub-Group (MEG-SEC) with United States lead developed a Port Security Risk Assessment Tool (PSRAT) for use by APEC member economies. Peru
requested to be the “beta test” economy resulting in a successful workshop conducted in Lima, Peru (Jan 2010). The PSRAT will allow member economies to identify their highest
risk maritime critical infrastructure and assist them in targeting resources available to mitigate risk.

FURTHER MEASURES PLANNED TO IMPLEMENT COMMITMENTS (indicate timeframe)

• MEG-SEC will continue its Model Visit Program (MVP) by visiting 4 additional APEC member economies by Dec 31, 2010 utilizing a MEG-SEC contracted Program Manager
and delegates from MEG-SEC represented economies.
• MEG-SEC will continue its Drill and Exercise (D/E) Program by conducting 2 additional workshops in the APEC member economies by Dec 31, 2010.
• MEG-SEC with United States lead will conduct 2 additional PSRAT workshops in the APEC member economies by Dec 31, 2010.

CAPACITY BUILDING NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES THAT WOULD ACCELERATE/STRENGTHEN IMPLEMENTATION OF COMMITMENTS BY YOUR
ECONOMY AND IN THE REGION
• MEG-SEC continues to partner with other organizations to align and improve overall maritime security. MEG-SEC has partnered with the Organization of American States
(OAS) to support and deliver PSRAT workshops to OAS member economies. The APEC MVP will continue to improve maritime security as a result of sharing best practices,
observing ship port/facility operations, and discussing International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code implementation between member economies.
• The APEC D/E Program will build positive capacity by delivering current port security focused training to member economies allowing economies to conduct drills and
exercises testing Port Facility Security Plans (PFSP) thereby identify areas for improvement and updating PFSPs.
• The USCG continues to engage with the Secretariat of the Pacific Community’s (SPC) Regional Maritime Program (RMP) on international port security
activities in Oceania. The SPC RMP provides technical advice, capacity building, and training resources to the Pacific maritime sector. The primary focus of
the program is to build the capacity of Pacific Island countries and territories (PICTs) to meet international security and safety standards in the shipping and port
sectors. A Memorandum of Understanding between SPC RMP and USCG signed in July 2009.

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A.3 Protect International Aviation:

Contact Point: Name: Mr. Lonnie Kishiyama Title: International Program Analyst, U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Telephone Number: 571-227-2075 Fax Number: 571-227-2577 Email Address: Lonnie.Kishiyama@dhs.gov
Emergency Aviation Security Point of Contact: Name: Transportation Security Operations Center Title: Watch Officer
Telephone Number: (703) 563-3400/ (703) 563-3201 Fax Number: (703) 487-3571 Email Address: cdo.tsa@dhs.gov
LEADERS’ AND MINISTERS’ COMMITMENTS
• Introduce highly effective baggage screening procedures and equipment in all APEC international airports as soon as possible; and accelerate implementation of standards
for reinforced flight deck doors for passenger aircraft wherever possible (2002).
• Support International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) mandatory aviation security audits (2002, 2009).
• Enhance air cargo security by promoting adoption of the guidelines developed by the ICAO (2002).
• Examine emerging approaches to air cargo security; share information on efficient screening technologies and training; and harmonise aviation security measures (2009).
• Adopt strict domestic export controls on Man-Portable Air Defense Systems (MANPADS); secure stockpiles; regulate production, transfer, and brokering; ban transfers to
non-state end-users; and exchange information in support of these efforts (2003).
• APEC economies which did not do so before 2007 to conduct one MANPADS’ assessment of a major international airport using the MANPADS’ Vulnerability Assessment
(MVA) guide established by the ICAO or similar international guidelines (2005).
• Work towards continuous improvement of aviation security oversight and quality control (2009).

MEASURES UNDERTAKEN SINCE LAST UPDATE TO IMPLEMENT COMMITMENTS

• The U.S. co-sponsored with Viet Nam a training symposium to facilitate implementation of USAP, thus leading to strengthening the sustainability of economies’ aviation
security systems in general
• The U.S. has hired and trained additional cargo security inspectors to conduct international cargo assessments.
• The U.S. Transportation Security Administration requires that all U.S. airports conduct an MVA and develop contingency plans for mitigation of a potential threat.
Responsibility for the conduct of the MVA rests with the local Federal Security Director. All US airports have conducted their required MVAs.
• The U.S. continues to refine its survey and inspections program and currently exceeds the ICAO Standard for national quality control.
• The U.S. has provided and updated its POC information to the CTTF Secretariat. APEC economies will be encouraged to provide or update their respective AvSec POC
information so that the TPT-WG may conduct a second test of the AvSec POC Network.

FURTHER MEASURES PLANNED TO IMPLEMENT COMMITMENTS (indicate timeframe)

• APEC Air Cargo Security Workshop project proposal presented and approved at the 2009 APEC Transportation Working Group and APEC Counter Terrorism Task Force. The
Workshop is currently scheduled to be held in June 2010 in Singapore.

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• The US Transportation Security Administration and other US Government agencies work bilaterally and multilaterally with other countries and with ICAO to support the
enhancement of air cargo security measures.
• The U.S. continues to conduct MVAs at US airports in accordance with TSA requirements
• Because of the December 25, 2009, NW253 bombing attempt, the U.S. has significantly enhanced its screening and security measures to fill potential gaps. The U.S. is working
closely with international partners through a series of Ministerials to further promote aviation security worldwide.

CAPACITY BUILDING NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES THAT WOULD ACCELERATE/STRENGTHEN IMPLEMENTATION OF COMMITMENTS BY YOUR
ECONOMY AND IN THE REGION
• The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and other US Government agencies work bilaterally and multilaterally with other countries and with ICAO to support the
enhancement of aviation security measures. TSA’s Capacity Development Branch, whose function it is to identify and analyze gaps in the global aviation security network, use
tailored methods to address the needs of partner economies, and build sustainable solutions.
• The US continues to provide support and assistance to its international partners in the conduct of MVAs at their airports in accordance with ICAO guidelines.
• The US Transportation Security Administration and other US Government agencies work bilaterally and multilaterally with other countries and with ICAO to support the
enhancement of national quality control measures.

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A.4 Protect People in Transit:

Contact Point: Name: Stephanie Wood Title: Management and Program Analyst, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Telephone Number: 202-344-2357 Fax Number: 202-344-3549 Email Address: stephaniewood@dhs.org

LEADERS’ AND MINISTERS’ COMMITMENTS

• Implement as expeditiously as possible an Advance Passenger Information system for the collection and transmission of advance passenger information (2002).
• Consider joining the Regional Movement Alert System (RMAS) (2006).
• Adopt and implement agreed standards for machine readable travel documents, and application of biometrics in entry and (where applicable) exit procedures and travel
documents consistent with ICAO and the International Standards Organization (2002).
• Assure the highest possible integrity of all government officials who are involved in border operations (2002).
• Develop a standardized strategic safety and security master plan for tourists, a crisis management model, and promote the development by industry of simple-to-use safety
and security measures for tourism businesses (2002).
• Voluntarily provide information on lost and stolen travel documents to the existing database of the International Criminal and Police Organization (ICPO-Interpol) on a best
endeavours basis (2005).

MEASURES UNDERTAKEN SINCE LAST UPDATE TO IMPLEMENT COMMITMENTS

Advance Passenger Information: The United States developed the Advanced Passenger Information System to include inbound and outbound advanced passenger information for
commercial air carriers and sea carriers. Additionally, the United States expanded APIS requirements to all private aircraft. The United States now receives Advance Passenger
Information on all travellers on board private aircraft arriving or departing the United States.

Regional Movement Alert System: The United States continues its participation in the Regional Movement Alert System.

MRD: The United States continues to issue machine readable passports and non-immigrant and immigrant visas. Passports issued by the United States are machine readable e-
passports that incorporate a contactless chip to store a digital photograph and biographic data, in compliance with ICAO specifications. Processing for U.S. visas incorporates facial
recognition technology, and collection of fingerprints, which are compared with fingerprints in visa application, entry/exit, and criminal history databases.

Biometrics at POE: Biometric identity screening supported by the Department of Homeland Security US-VISIT Program Office is conducted throughout the travel continuum by
U.S. decision-makers who process visa and immigration applications, inspect foreign travellers at ports of entry, and who conduct law enforcement on the high seas, between ports of
entry, and within the interior of the United States. The Department also supports identity screening efforts by foreign partners who seek to protect the security and integrity of their
border and immigration systems.

Integrity: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the agency responsible for border operations, has instituted a comprehensive code of conduct for its employees, and has taken
increase measures to ensure a continued high-level of personal integrity. Integrity awareness training is provided to all new employees and supervisors. Additionally, all CBP
employees are required to complete an integrity awareness training annually.

ICPO LSTD: The United States continues to provide records to Interpol through the Department of State/Consular Affairs Consular Lost and Stolen Passport database.

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FURTHER MEASURES PLANNED TO IMPLEMENT COMMITMENTS (indicate timeframe)

CAPACITY BUILDING NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES THAT WOULD ACCELERATE/STRENGTHEN IMPLEMENTATION OF COMMITMENTS BY YOUR
ECONOMY AND IN THE REGION

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A.5 Combat Threats to Security:

Contact Point: Name: Mr. Rock Cheung Title: Foreign Affairs Officer, Office of Economic Policy, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, U.S.
Department of State

Telephone Number: + 1 (202) 647-2020 Fax Number: +1 (202) 647-0136 Email Address: CheungRE@state.gov

LEADERS’ AND MINISTERS’ COMMITMENTS

• Review progress on commitments to dismantle trans-national terrorist groups (2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008).
• Eliminate the severe and growing danger posed by the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery by strengthened non-proliferation regimes
and adopting and enforcing effective export controls (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006) as well as take appropriate individual and joint actions to protect legitimate financial and
commercial system from abuse (2006).
• Ensure that any measures taken to combat terrorism comply with all relevant obligations under international law, in particular international human rights, refugee and
humanitarian law (2005).
• Relevant economies to take steps towards the ratification and implementation of, or the commitment to ratify all basic universal antiterrorist conventions (2004, 2008).
• Increase and better coordinate counter-terrorism activities, where appropriate, through effective collaboration, technical assistance and capacity building, and cooperation
between APEC’s Counter-Terrorism Task Force with relevant international, regional and functional organizations (2003) in accordance with the relevant APEC rules and
practices.
• Relevant economies to implement the International Atomic Energy Agency Code of Conduct on the Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources as well as the Guidance on
the Import and Export of Radioactive Sources (2005).
• Continue efforts and cooperation on food defense to mitigate the terrorist threat to the food supply following the voluntary APEC Food Defence Principles (2007).

MEASURES UNDERTAKEN SINCE LAST UPDATE TO IMPLEMENT COMMITMENTS

Counter-terrorism:

• An annual report (the 2009 Country Reports on Terrorism) will be released circa April 2010. Until then, see 2008 report for previous assessment of progress in countering
terrorism at http://www.state.gov/s/ct/.
• The United States provides support for UNCTITF (UN Counter-Terrorism Task Force) working group on human rights; The US strongly believes that upholding basic human
rights, including freedom of religion, speech, assembly, association and press, is essential to our success in countering terrorism.
• The United States is a party to 12 of the 13 universal CT conventions that are in force. We are in the process of ratifying the International Convention for the Suppression of
Acts of Nuclear Terrorism, the 2005 Amendment to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material, the Protocol of 2005 to the Convention for the Suppression
of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Maritime Navigation, and the Protocol of 2005 to the Protocol for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Fixed Platforms
Located on the Continental Shelf.
• As a member of APEC, the G8 and the UN Security Council, the United States strives to ensure internal U.S. Government coordination and will continue to welcome and
facilitate any efforts to increase and improve coordination of technical assistance, capacity building and cooperation. the United States has briefed CTAG on capacity-building
measures implemented by the United States in APEC economies, including our support for Australia’s March 2009 cash courier workshop in Mexico City, Mexico, in the effort
to avoid duplication of programming and to better coordinate capacity building with our partners.

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• In partnership with Thailand, completed implementation of a second pilot project on food defense in Thailand in 2009. Building on the 2008 pilot project in Peru, the pilot
project in Thailand focused on food defense awareness; public-to-private communication and collaboration and developing food defense plans for individual companies.
Participants from government, industry, and university stakeholders took part in the program and many entities have since implemented individual food defense plans.

Non-proliferation:

• Continue to work through the multilateral export control regimes to implement the President’s WMD initiatives; implementing UN Security Council Resolutions relating to
proliferation of WMD.
• Through the Proliferation Security Initiative, working with like-minded partners to interdict WMD- and missile-related materials destined for programs of concern.
• Continuing bilateral efforts to promote effective export controls and enforcement through the Export Control and Related Border Security Assistance (EXBS) program.
• Protecting U.S. financial system from being used in financing proliferation activity though designations of firms and individuals of proliferation concern under Executive
Order 13382.
• The United States has signed and ratified an Additional Protocol with the IAEA and is working toward its implementation.
• Continuing to implement and improve implementation measures for the IAEA Code of Conduct on the Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources and the Guidance on the
Import and Export of Radioactive Sources. Providing assistance to the IAEA to aid international partners in implementing the Code and Guidance.

FURTHER MEASURES PLANNED TO IMPLEMENT COMMITMENTS (indicate timeframe)

• The Country Reports on Terrorism is an annual report and will be produced again in 2010
• United States developing further food defense activities for implementation in APEC in 2010-2011.

CAPACITY BUILDING NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES THAT WOULD ACCELERATE/STRENGTHEN IMPLEMENTATION OF COMMITMENTS BY YOUR
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B. HALTING TERRORIST FINANCING:

Contact Point: Name: Anne Wallwork Title: Senior Counselor for Asia, U.S. Department of the Treasury
Telephone Number: (202) 622-1226 Fax Number: (202) 622-9747 Email Address: anne.wallwork@do.treas.gov

LEADERS’ AND MINISTERS’ COMMITMENTS

• Cut off terrorists’ access to the international financial and commercial system, including by implementing standards and agreements on combating terrorist financing and
money laundering (2002, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009).
• Enhance law enforcement and regulatory capabilities by establishing or identifying a financial intelligence unit (FIU) in each member economy, and enhancing information
sharing with other FIUs (2002).
• Relevant economies to implement UN and other international instruments (2002).
• Implement, where applicable, the FATF’s Special Recommendations on terrorist financing, including those relating to non-profit organizations, alternative remittance
systems and illicit cash couriers (2002, 2008).

MEASURES UNDERTAKEN SINCE LAST UPDATE TO IMPLEMENT COMMITMENTS

• The United States continues to place great emphasis and devote significant resources to investigating and prosecuting terrorist financiers.
• As of December 31, 2008, a total of 524 individuals and entities had been identified or designated and remained listed as “Specially Designated Global Terrorists” or
“SDGTs” for having met one or more of the criteria for designation. More than 360 individuals and entities designated by the United States Government pursuant to E.O.13224
have been listed on the UNSCR 1267/1822 Consolidated List.
• As of December 31, 2008, terrorist assets blocked pursuant to U.S. Executive Orders (E.O.s) 12947 and 13224 totalled $24,880,496. (Total amounts blocked will be subject
to change for a number of reasons, including application of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA), which authorizes eligible persons who hold judgments arising out of acts
of terrorism to attach certain blocked assets to satisfy their compensatory damages awards.)
• From late 2008 to 2009, the U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) signed memoranda of understanding for information exchanges with FIUs in the
following countries: Bermuda, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, South Africa, and Ukraine.

FURTHER MEASURES PLANNED TO IMPLEMENT COMMITMENTS (indicate timeframe)

• The United States accounting and legal professions were heavily involved as private sector participants in the development of Financial Action Task Force (FATF, the inter-
governmental body for combating money laundering and terrorist financing) guidance papers regarding the risk-based approach to AML/CFT. The trade associations
representing each profession are currently drafting papers for their industry that will utilize the content of those papers.
• In December 2008, FinCEN announced the release of a manual for examiners of Money Service Businesses (MSBs). The Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering
Examination Manual for Money Services Businesses contains an overview of anti-money laundering (AML) program requirements, BSA/AML risks and risk management
expectations, sound industry practices, and examination procedures.

CAPACITY BUILDING NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES THAT WOULD ACCELERATE/STRENGTHEN IMPLEMENTATION OF COMMITMENTS BY YOUR
ECONOMY AND IN THE REGION
The United States in 2008-2009 provided AML/CFT technical assistance to APEC economies, including Mexico, Chile, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam.

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The United States continues to support APEC initiatives on combating terrorist financing, including recent bulk cash smuggling workshops held in Australia and the Philippines.

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C. PROMOTING CYBER SECURITY:

Contact Point: Name: Ms. Jordana Siegel Title: Deputy Director, Outreach and Awareness, National Cyber Security Division, U.S. Department of
Homeland Security

Telephone Number: +1 (703) 235-5183 Fax Number: ___________ Email Address: Jordana.Siegel@dhs.gov

LEADERS’ AND MINISTERS’ COMMITMENTS

• Countering terrorism by implementing and enhancing critical information infrastructure protection and cyber security to ensure a trusted, secure and sustainable online
environment (2002).

MEASURES UNDERTAKEN SINCE LAST UPDATE TO IMPLEMENT COMMITMENTS

Through APECTEL, the United States:
1. Convened the cybersecurity awareness virtual working group in conjunction with Australia.
a. Drafted a report regarding the cybersecurity awareness workshop held by the U.S. and Australia at APECTEL38 in Lima.
b. Circulated the report for review by Virtual Working Group members in Spring/Summer 2009 and finalized the report.
c. Developed and circulated the top tips document for review and comment.
2. Submitted project proposal to host a workshop at TEL 41 regarding cybersecurity policy developments in the APEC region and received approval.

FURTHER MEASURES PLANNED TO IMPLEMENT COMMITMENTS (indicate timeframe)

Through APECTEL, the cybersecurity awareness virtual working group together with the SPSG has identified a number of items to advance cybersecurity awareness raising efforts.
1. The United States, together with Australia, will further the ongoing work on cyber security awareness raising, to include consideration of the following activities.
a. Disseminate cybersecurity top tips at upcoming APEC meetings;
a. Consider distribution of posters (near term) and additional materials/wider distribution (medium/long term)
a. Ensure coordination with other initiatives – Japan’s workshop to promote a safer online environment for children and Korean initiative
a. Conduct a Stock-Take of cybersecurity awareness raising activities among APEC economies;
a. Promote Poster Contest Winners from all Economies, to include exhibition at TELMIN and Leaders’ Meeting; and,
a. Work toward an APEC-wide Awareness Day
2. Will, with co-sponsors Japan and Australia, hold a workshop at TEL 41 regarding cybersecurity policy developments in the APEC region. The purpose of the workshop is to
set the stage for reviewing the APEC Cyber Security strategy as well as the current APEC TEL Strategy to Ensure a Trusted Secure and Sustainable Online Environment
(TSSOE).
3. Will continue to support remaining and new activities related to cybersecurity.

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POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE AND EXPERTISE TO OFFER

Contact Point: Name: _____________________Title: _____________________________

Telephone Number: ____________ Fax Number: ___________ Email Address: __________________________

Economies with particular expertise and resources to offer could indicate this here and/or refer members to relevant websites.

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