Prepare and host EU Inspections of Airports or Other Entities Sample Clauses

Prepare and host EU Inspections of Airports or Other Entities. Key principles DfT responsibilities  UK contact point (“the EC Co-ordinator”) for EU notification of intended inspections (at individual airports or entities);  Inform CAA of proposed EU inspection as soon as possible after notification received;  Appoint a lead official within DfT Aviation Security Division for co- ordinating DfT’s role during the EU inspection;  Liaise with, and support as necessary, CAA Inspection Project Team's preparations for the inspection, together with any follow up action plan, arranging review meetings during the preparation and response phases as appropriate;  Review completed pre-inspection questionnaire responses and, if necessary, discuss possible amendments with CAA;  Submit pre-inspection questionnaire to the Commission;  Ensure that a member of the Department’s Research, Analysis and Development (RAD) team is available during the inspection to answer queries arising about European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC)/RAD approved equipment;  Review CAA’s proposed follow up action plan and, if necessary, discuss possible amendments with the CAA;  Where amendments cannot be agreed, refer to the Head of DfT Aviation Security Division for resolution with CAA’s Head of Aviation Security;  Submit to such person or persons notified by the Commission the UK response to the Commission's inspection report, which addresses any failings and recommendations, and provide a corrective action plan to remedy any identified deficiencies. CAA responsibilities  Once notified of EU intention to undertake inspection, set up an Inspection Project Team, including a co-ordinator during the airport or entity inspection, liaising as necessary with DfT over preparations for the inspection;  Complete pre-inspection questionnaire and submit to DfT;  After DfT review of pre-inspection questionnaire, discuss possible amendments, as necessary;  Develop lines to take, identify current aviation security risks and mitigations and gather any documents the EU Inspection Team may request, seeking assistance from DfT as necessary;  Clear lines to take with DfT;  Take steps to mitigate risks before inspection, including consideration of covert testing;  Provide resources during the inspection to escort the EU auditors on the ground;  Co-ordinate programme and agenda for Inspection with EU and prepare briefing notes for participants;  Liaise with DfT over Departmental attendance at both in and out briefings;  Develop follow up response to Commissi...