#32026D1369EU Position on ICAO Aviation Security Amendment 19
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This decision sets the EU’s position in favor of ICAO Amendment 19, which updates international aviation security standards under Annex 17 of the Chicago Convention. The changes include revised security definitions and updates to aircraft security checks and searches, bringing some international rules closer to practices already used in the EU. The decision mainly affects EU Member States represented on the ICAO Council, aviation security authorities, airports, and airlines. If ICAO adopts the amendment, the EU position is not to object and to comply, while checking whether any parts of EU aviation security law need to be adjusted.
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Key Changes
- Sets a common EU position to support ICAO Amendment 19 on aviation security standards
- Covers updates to definitions and security practices under Annex 17 of the Chicago Convention
- Commits the EU not to object if the amendment is adopted and to assess any needed changes to EU aviation security rules
Obligations
What this law requires
EU Member States represented on the ICAO Council must support the adoption of Amendment 19 to Annex 17 to the Chicago Convention at the 238th ICAO Council session or any subsequent session where it is considered.
If Amendment 19 is adopted, EU Member States must not object to the amendment under the Chicago Convention procedure, provided the adopted text does not substantially change the Union position.
After ICAO adopts Amendment 19, the European Union must assess whether Regulation (EC) No 300/2008, Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998, or Implementing Decision C(2015) 8005 need adjustment to reflect the amended aviation security standards.