http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/eur/2012/173

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 173/2012

of 29 February 2012

amending Regulation (EU) No 185/2010 as regards clarification and simplification of certain specific aviation security measures

(Text with EEA relevance)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2008 on common rules in the field of civil aviation security and repealing Regulation (EC) No 2320/20021, and in particular Article 4(3) thereof,

Whereas:

(1)

Experience with the implementation of Commission Regulation (EU) No 185/2010 of 4 March 2010 laying down detailed measures for the implementation of the common basic standards on aviation security2 has shown the need for small amendments to the implementing modalities of certain common basic standards.

(2)

This concerns the clarification or simplification of certain specific aviation security measures in order to improve legal clarity, standardise the common interpretation of the legislation and further ensure the best implementation of the common basic standards on aviation security.

(3)

The amendments concern the implementation of a limited number of measures in relation to access control, surveillance and patrols, screening of passengers and hold baggage, security controls for cargo, mail, in-flight and airport supplies, training of persons and security equipment.

(4)

Regulation (EU) No 185/2010 should therefore be amended accordingly.

(5)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee on Civil Aviation Security,

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