Common use of The Joint Committee Clause in Contracts

The Joint Committee. 1. A Joint Committee consisting of representatives of the Parties shall meet at least once a year to conduct consultations relating to this Agreement and to review its implementation. 2. A Party may also request a meeting of the Joint Committee to seek to resolve questions relating to the interpretation or application of this Agreement. However, with respect to Article 20 or Annex 2, the Joint Committee may consider questions only relating to the refusal by either Participant to implement the commitments undertaken, and the impact of competition decisions on the application of this Agreement. Such a meeting shall begin at the earliest possible date, but not later than 60 days from the date of receipt of the request, unless otherwise agreed. 3. The Joint Committee shall review, no later than at its first annual meeting and thereafter as appropriate, the overall implementation of the Agreement, including any effects of aviation infrastructure constraints on the exercise of rights provided for in Article 3, the effects of security measures taken under Article 9, the effects on the conditions of competition, including in the field of Computer Reservation Systems, and any social effects of the implementation of the Agreement. 4. The Joint Committee shall also develop cooperation by: (a) fostering expert-level exchanges on new legislative or regulatory initiatives and developments, including in the fields of security, safety, the environment, aviation infrastructure (including slots), and consumer protection; (b) considering the social effects of the Agreement as it is implemented and developing appropriate responses to concerns found to be legitimate; (c) considering potential areas for the further development of the Agreement, including the recommendation of amendments to the Agreement; (d) maintaining an inventory of issues regarding government subsidies or support raised by either Party in the Joint Committee; (e) making decisions, on the basis of consensus, concerning any matters with respect to application of paragraph 6 of Article 11; (f) developing, within one year of provisional application, approaches to regulatory determinations with regard to airline fitness and citizenship, with the goal of achieving reciprocal recognition of such determinations; (g) developing a common understanding of the criteria used by the Parties in making their respective decisions in cases concerning airline control, to the extent consistent with confidentiality requirements; (h) fostering consultation, where appropriate, on air transport issues dealt with in international organizations and in relations with third countries, including consideration of whether to adopt a joint approach; (i) taking, on the basis of consensus, the decisions to which paragraph 3 of Article 1 of Annex 4 and paragraph 3 of Article 2 of Annex 4 refer. 5. The Parties share the goal of maximizing the benefits for consumers, airlines, labor, and communities on both sides of the Atlantic by extending this Agreement to include third countries. To this end, the Joint Committee shall work to develop a proposal regarding the conditions and procedures, including any necessary amendments to this Agreement, that would be required for third countries to accede to this Agreement. 6. The Joint Committee shall operate on the basis of consensus.

The Joint Committee. 1. A Joint Committee consisting of representatives of the Parties Par- ties shall meet at least once a year to conduct consultations relating relat- ing to this Agreement and to review its implementation. 2. A Party may also request a meeting of the Joint Committee to seek to resolve questions relating to the interpretation or application appli- cation of this Agreement. However, with respect to Article 20 or Annex 2, the Joint Committee may consider questions only relating relat- ing to the refusal by either Participant to implement the commitments commit- ments undertaken, and the impact of competition decisions on the application of this Agreement. Such a meeting shall begin at the earliest possible date, but not later than 60 days from the date of receipt of the request, unless otherwise agreed. 3. The Joint Committee shall review, no later than at its first annual meeting and thereafter as appropriate, the overall implementation imple- mentation of the Agreement, including any effects of aviation infrastructure constraints on the exercise of rights provided for in Article 3, the effects of security measures taken under Article 9, the effects on the conditions of competition, including in the field of Computer Reservation Systems, and any social effects of the implementation of the Agreement. 4. The Joint Committee shall also develop cooperation by: (a) fostering expert-level exchanges on new legislative or regulatory regu- latory initiatives and developments, including in the fields of security, safety, the environment, aviation infrastructure (including slots), and consumer protection; (b) considering the social effects of the Agreement as it is implemented imple- mented and developing appropriate responses to concerns found to be legitimate; (c) considering potential areas for the further development of the Agreement, including the recommendation of amendments amend- ments to the Agreement; (d) maintaining an inventory of issues regarding government subsidies or support raised by either Party in the Joint Committee; (e) making decisions, on the basis of consensus, concerning any matters with respect to application of paragraph 6 of Article 11; (f) developing, within one year of provisional application, approaches to regulatory determinations with regard to airline air- line fitness and citizenship, with the goal of achieving reciprocal recip- rocal recognition of such determinations; (g) developing a common understanding of the criteria used by the Parties in making their respective decisions in cases concerning con- cerning airline control, to the extent consistent with confidentiality confi- dentiality requirements; (h) fostering consultation, where appropriate, on air transport issues dealt with in international organizations organisations and in relations rela- tions with third countries, including consideration of whether to adopt a joint approach; (i) taking, on the basis of consensus, the decisions to which paragraph 3 of Article 1 of Annex 4 and paragraph 3 of Article 2 of Annex 4 refer. 5. The Parties share the goal of maximizing maximising the benefits for consumers, airlines, laborlabour, and communities on both sides of the Atlantic by extending this Agreement to include third countriescoun- tries. To this end, the Joint Committee shall work to develop a proposal regarding the conditions and procedures, including any necessary amendments to this Agreement, that would be required for third countries to accede to this Agreement. 6. The Joint Committee shall operate on the basis of consensus.

The Joint Committee. 1. A Joint Committee consisting of representatives of the Parties Par- ties shall meet at least once a year to conduct consultations relating relat- ing to this Agreement and to review its implementation. 2. A Party may also request a meeting of the Joint Committee to seek to resolve questions relating to the interpretation theinterpretation or application appli- cation of this Agreement. However, with respect to Article 20 or Annex 2, the Joint Committee may consider questions only relating relat- ing to the refusal by either Participant to implement the commitments commit- ments undertaken, and the impact of competition decisions on the application of this Agreement. Such a meeting shall begin at the earliest possible date, but not later than 60 days from the date of receipt of the request, unless otherwise agreed. 3. The Joint Committee shall review, no later than at its first annual meeting and thereafter as appropriate, the overall implementation imple- mentation of the Agreement, including any effects of aviation infrastructure constraints on the exercise of rights provided for in Article 3, the effects of security measures taken under Article 9, the effects on the conditions of competition, including in the field of Computer Reservation Systems, and any social effects of the implementation of the Agreement.. EN L 134/14 Official Journal of the European Union 25.5.2007 4. The Joint Committee shall also develop cooperation by: (a) fostering expert-level exchanges on new legislative or regulatory regu- latory initiatives and developments, including in the fields of security, safety, the environment, aviation infrastructure (including slots), and consumer protection; (b) considering the social effects of the Agreement as it is implemented imple- mented and developing appropriate responses to concerns found to be legitimate; (c) considering potential areas for the further development of the Agreement, including the recommendation of amendments amend- ments to the Agreement; (d) maintaining an inventory of issues regarding government subsidies or support raised by either Party in the Joint Committee; (e) making decisions, on the basis of consensus, concerning any matters with respect to application of paragraph 6 of Article 11; (f) developing, within one year of provisional application, approaches to regulatory determinations with regard to airline air- line fitness and citizenship, with the goal of achieving reciprocal recip- rocal recognition of such determinations; (g) developing a common understanding of the criteria used by the Parties in making their respective decisions in cases concerning con- cerning airline control, to the extent consistent with confidentiality confi- dentiality requirements; (h) fostering consultation, where appropriate, on air transport issues dealt with in international organizations organisations and in relations rela- tions with third countries, including consideration of whether to adopt a joint approach; (i) taking, on the basis of consensus, the decisions to which paragraph 3 of Article 1 of Annex 4 and paragraph 3 of Article 2 of Annex 4 refer. 5. The Parties share the goal of maximizing maximising the benefits for consumers, airlines, laborlabour, and communities on both sides of the Atlantic by extending this Agreement to include third countriescoun- tries. To this end, the Joint Committee shall work to develop a proposal regarding the conditions and procedures, including any necessary amendments to this Agreement, that would be required for third countries to accede to this Agreement. 6. The Joint Committee shall operate on the basis of consensus.

The Joint Committee. 1. A Joint Committee consisting of representatives of the Parties shall meet at least once a year to conduct consultations relating to this Agreement and to review its implementation. 2. A Party may also request a meeting of the Joint Committee to seek to resolve questions relating to the interpretation or application of this Agreement. However, with respect to Article 20 or Annex 2, the Joint Committee may consider questions only relating to the refusal by either Participant to implement the commitments undertaken, and the impact of competition decisions on the application of this Agreement. Such a meeting shall begin at the earliest possible date, but not later than 60 days from the date of receipt of the request, unless otherwise agreed. 3. The Joint Committee shall review, no later than at its first annual meeting and thereafter as appropriate, the overall implementation of the Agreement, including any effects of aviation infrastructure constraints on the exercise of rights provided for in Article 3, the effects of security measures taken under pursuant to Article 9, the effects on the conditions of competition, including in the field of Computer Reservation Systems, and any social effects of the implementation implemen­ tation of the Agreement. The Joint Committee shall also consider, on a continuing basis, individual issues or proposals that either Party identifies as affecting, or having the potential to affect, operations under the Agreement, such as conflicting regulatory requirements. 4. The Joint Committee shall also develop cooperation by: (a) considering potential areas for the further development of the Agreement, including the recommendation of amendments to the Agreement; (b) considering the social effects of the Agreement as it is implemented and developing appropriate responses to concerns found to be legitimate; (c) maintaining an inventory of issues regarding government subsidies or support raised by either Party in the Joint Committee; (d) making decisions, on the basis of consensus, concerning any matters with respect to application of paragraph 6 of Article 11; (e) developing, where requested by the Parties, arrangements for the reciprocal recognition of regulatory determinations; (f) fostering cooperation between the respective authorities of the Parties in efforts to develop their respective air traffic management systems with a view toward optimising the interoperability and compatibility of those systems, reducing costs, and enhancing their safety, capacity, and environmental performance; (g) promoting the development of proposals for joint projects and initiatives in the field of aviation safety, including with third countries; (h) encouraging continued close cooperation among the relevant aviation security authorities of the Parties, including initiatives to develop security procedures that enhance passenger and cargo facili­ tation without compromising security; (i) considering whether the Parties’ respective laws, regulations, and practices in areas covered by Annex 9 to the Convention (Facili­ tation) may affect the exercise of rights under this Agreement; (j) fostering expert-level exchanges on new legislative or regulatory initiatives and developments, including in the fields of security, safety, the environment, aviation infrastructure (including slots), and consumer protection; (b) considering the social effects of the Agreement as it is implemented and developing appropriate responses to concerns found to be legitimate; (c) considering potential areas for the further development of the Agreement, including the recommendation of amendments to the Agreement; (d) maintaining an inventory of issues regarding government subsidies or support raised by either Party in the Joint Committee; (e) making decisions, on the basis of consensus, concerning any matters with respect to application of paragraph 6 of Article 11; (f) developing, within one year of provisional application, approaches to regulatory determinations with regard to airline fitness and citizenship, with the goal of achieving reciprocal recognition of such determinations; (g) developing a common understanding of the criteria used by the Parties in making their respective decisions in cases concerning airline control, to the extent consistent with confidentiality requirements; (hk) fostering consultation, where appropriate, on air transport issues dealt with in international organizations organisations and in relations with third countries, including consideration of whether to adopt a joint approach;; and (il) taking, on the basis of consensus, the decisions to which paragraph 3 of Article 1 of Annex 4 and paragraph 3 of Article 2 of Annex 4 refer. 5. The Parties share the goal of maximizing maximising the benefits for consumers, airlines, laborlabour, and communities on both sides of the Atlantic by extending this Agreement to include third countries. To this end, the Joint Committee shall work to develop a proposal regarding consider, as appropriate, the conditions and procedures, including any necessary amendments to this Agreement, that would be required for additional third countries to accede to this Agreement. 6. The Joint Committee shall operate on the basis of consensus.

The Joint Committee. 1. A Joint Committee consisting of representatives of the Parties shall meet at least once a year to conduct consultations relating to this Agreement and to review its implementation. 2. A Party may also request a meeting of the Joint Committee to seek to resolve questions relating to the interpretation or application of this Agreement. However, with respect to Article 20 or Annex 2, the Joint Committee may consider questions only relating to the refusal by either Participant to implement the commitments undertaken, and the impact of competition decisions on the application of this Agreement. Such a meeting shall begin at the earliest possible date, but not later than 60 days from the date of receipt of the request, unless otherwise agreed. 3. The Joint Committee shall review, no later than at its first annual meeting and thereafter as appropriate, the overall implementation of the Agreement, including any effects of aviation infrastructure constraints on the exercise of rights provided for in Article 3, the effects of security measures taken under Article 9, the effects on the conditions of competition, including in the field of Computer Reservation Systems, and any social effects of the implementation of the Agreement. 4. The Joint Committee shall also develop cooperation by: (a) fostering expert-level exchanges on new legislative or regulatory initiatives and developments, including in the fields of security, safety, the environment, aviation infrastructure (including slots), and consumer protection; (b) considering the social effects of the Agreement as it is implemented and developing appropriate responses to concerns found to be legitimate; (c) considering potential areas for the further development of the Agreement, including the recommendation of amendments to the Agreement; (d) maintaining an inventory of issues regarding government subsidies or support raised by either Party in the Joint Committee; (e) making decisions, on the basis of consensus, concerning any matters with respect to application of paragraph 6 of Article 11; ; (f) developing, within one year of provisional application, approaches to regulatory determinations with regard to airline fitness and citizenship, with the goal of achieving reciprocal recognition of such determinations; (g) developing a common understanding of the criteria used by the Parties in making their respective decisions in cases concerning airline control, to the extent consistent with confidentiality requirements; (h) fostering consultation, where appropriate, on air transport issues dealt with in international organizations and in relations with third countries, including consideration of whether to adopt a joint approach; (i) taking, on the basis of consensus, the decisions to which paragraph 3 of Article 1 of Annex 4 and paragraph 3 of Article 2 of Annex 4 refer. 5. The Parties share the goal of maximizing the benefits for consumers, airlines, labor, and communities on both sides of the Atlantic by extending this Agreement to include third countries. To this end, the Joint Committee shall work to develop a proposal regarding the conditions and procedures, including any necessary amendments to this Agreement, that would be required for third countries to accede to this Agreement. 6. The Joint Committee shall operate on the basis of consensus.