The Annex to Regulation (EU) No 185/2010 is amended as follows:
In Chapter 4, point 4.1.1.2 (c) is added:
explosive detection dogs in combination with point (a).
In Chapter 4, point 4.1.1.9 is added:
4.1.1.9
Explosive detection dogs may only be used as a supplementary means of screening.
In Chapter 4, point 4.1.2.3 (d) is added:
explosive detection dogs in combination with point (a).
In Chapter 5, point 5.1.1 (e) is added:
explosive detection dogs.
In Chapter 12, point 9 is added:
12.9.
EXPLOSIVE DETECTION DOGS
12.9.1.
<Strong>General Principles</Strong>
12.9.1.1.
An explosive detection dog (EDD) shall be able to detect and indicate specified and higher individual quantities of explosive material.
12.9.1.2.
The detection shall be independent of the shape, position or orientation of the explosive materials.
12.9.1.3.
An EDD shall give an alarm, in the form of a passive response, when it detects explosive materials set in Attachment 12-D of a separate Commission Decision.
12.9.1.4.
An EDD and its handler can be used for screening if they both have been approved independently and in combination as a team.
12.9.1.5.
An EDD and its handler shall be subject to initial and recurrent training to ensure that required competencies are learned and maintained and, where appropriate, new competencies are learned.
12.9.1.6.
In order to be approved, an EDD team, consisting of an EDD and handler(s), shall have successfully passed a training course.
12.9.1.7.
An EDD team shall be approved by or on behalf of the appropriate authority in accordance with the Attachment 12-E and 12-F of a separate Commission Decision.
12.9.1.8.
After approval by the appropriate authority, an EDD team may be used for security screening by use of free running or remote explosive scent tracing method.
12.9.2.
<Strong>Standards for EDD</Strong>
12.9.2.1.
The performance requirements for an EDD are laid down in Attachment 12-D of a separate Commission Decision.
12.9.2.2.
An EDD team used for the screening of persons, cabin baggage, items carried by persons other than passengers, vehicles, aircraft, in-flight supplies and airport supplies, and security restricted areas of an airport shall meet detection standard 1.
12.9.2.3.
An EDD team used for the screening of hold baggage, air carrier mail, air carrier materials, cargo and mail shall meet detection standard 2.
12.9.2.4.
An EDD team approved to detect explosive materials using the remote explosive scent tracing method may only be used in screening of cargo, but no other areas included in standard 2.
12.9.2.5.
An EDD used for screening of explosive materials shall be fitted with appropriate means to allow for the unique identification of the EDD.
12.9.2.6.
When performing explosive detection duties, an EDD shall always be accompanied by the handler who is approved to work with the EDD.
12.9.2.7.
An EDD approved for free running method shall only have one handler. One handler may be approved for leading a maximum of two EDDs.
12.9.2.8.
An EDD approved for remote explosive scent tracing method shall be led by a maximum of two handlers per EDD.
12.9.3.
<Strong>Training requirements</Strong>
<Emphasis>General training obligations</Emphasis>
12.9.3.1.
The training of an EDD team shall include theoretical, practical and on-the-job training elements.
12.9.3.2.
The content of training courses shall be specified or approved by the appropriate authority.
12.9.3.3.
The training shall be conducted by or on behalf of the appropriate authority using instructors qualified according to point 11.5 of the Annex to Regulation (EU) No 185/2010.
12.9.3.4.
Dogs to be trained for explosive detection shall be single purpose dogs.
12.9.3.5.
During training, training aids representing explosive materials shall be used.
12.9.3.6.
Training shall be provided to any persons handling the training aids so as to prevent contamination.
<Emphasis>Initial training for EDD Teams</Emphasis>
12.9.3.7.
An EDD team shall be subject to initial training which shall be based on the criteria laid down in point 12.9.3 of a separate Commission Decision.
12.9.3.8.
Initial training for EDD team shall include practical training in the intended work environment.
<Emphasis>Recurrent training for EDD Teams</Emphasis>
12.9.3.9.
An EDD and the handler shall be subject to recurrent training requirements, both individually and in combination as a team.
12.9.3.10.
Recurrent training shall maintain the existing competencies as required by the initial training and those acquired in line with security developments.
12.9.3.11.
Recurrent training for an EDD team shall be performed at intervals of at least every 6 weeks. The minimum duration of the re-current training shall be no less than 4 hours in any 6 week period.
12.9.3.12.
Point 11 shall not apply in the case where an EDD is subject to recognition training of all materials listed in Attachment 12-D of a separate Commission Decision on at least a weekly basis.
<Emphasis>Training records for EDD Teams</Emphasis>
12.9.3.13.
The records of both initial and recurrent training shall be kept for both the EDD and its handler for at least the duration of their contract of employment and they shall be made available to the appropriate authority upon request.
<Emphasis>Operational Training for EDD Teams</Emphasis>
12.9.3.14.
When EDD is deployed in the screening duties, the EDD shall be subject to operational training to ensure that it meets the performance set in Attachment 12-D of a separate Commission Decision.
12.9.3.15.
Operational training shall be done on a continuous random basis during the deployment period, and shall measure EDD’s detection performance by means of approved training aids.
12.9.4.
<Strong>Approval Procedures</Strong>
12.9.4.1.
The approval procedure shall ensure that the following competencies are measured:
ability of the EDD to meet the detection performance laid down in the Attachment 12-D of a separate Commission Decision;
ability of the EDD to give a passive indication on the presence of explosive materials;
ability of the EDD and its handler(s) to work effectively as a team; and
ability of the handler to correctly lead the EDD, interpret and respond appropriately to the EDD’s reaction to the presence of an explosive material.
12.9.4.2.
The approval procedure shall simulate each of the work areas in which the EDD team shall work.
12.9.4.3.
The EDD team shall have successfully completed training in each area for which the approval is sought.
12.9.4.4.
The approval procedures shall be carried out in accordance with the Attachments 12-E and 12-F of a separate Commission Decision.
12.9.4.5.
The validity of each approval period shall not be longer than 12 months.
12.9.5.
<Strong>Quality Control</Strong>
12.9.5.1.
The EDD team shall be subject to quality control measures set out in the Attachment 12-G of a separate Commission Decision.
12.9.6.
<Strong>Methodology of Screening</Strong>
Further, detailed requirements are contained in a separate Commission Decision.