33rd APEC Transportation Working Group Tokyo, Japan October Proposal to hold an APEC Workshop on the use of Modern Technology in Aviation Security [For Consideration] Presenter’s Name: Mr. Sherman Koh Economy: Singapore

JAPAN rd APEC Transportation Working Group, Tokyo, Japan, October Introduction One of the key initiatives under the AP-ASAP is to promote and encourage the use of modern technology to enhance aviation security. To achieve this initiative, Singapore proposes to hold an APEC Workshop on the use of modern technology in Aviation Security.

JAPAN rd APEC Transportation Working Group, Tokyo, Japan, October Proposal – Focus of Workshop Proposed focus of the workshop shall be on: –The use of Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) (also commonly known as Body Scanners) to screen passengers before their flights; and –Exploring technologies for screening of liquid explosives.

JAPAN rd APEC Transportation Working Group, Tokyo, Japan, October Proposal – Focus of Workshop The NW 253 incident led to a number of airports around the world procuring and deploying Body Scanners to detect explosive and weapons that could be used to threaten security of the flight. To date, there are a few types of body scanners available, e.g. Puffer machines, millimeter wave scanner, backscatter scanner. However, there are still questions and issues that need clarity before regulators and airport operators consider or decide to use such scanners, such as –Health & Privacy concerns –Cost and space considerations –Operational impact at airports –Effectiveness of such body scanners as a security tool

JAPAN rd APEC Transportation Working Group, Tokyo, Japan, October Details of Proposed Workshop Tentative date: Second half of 2011 over 2 to 3 days The intended outcomes: –Allow participants to have a better insight and greater awareness of the advantages and challenges of the use of body scanners for aviation security needs at airports –Help airports and regulators make better considerations and decisions on the use of such equipment Speakers and experts from regulatory and private sectors will be invited to share their views and experiences. This proposal is tabled for the consideration of the APEC AVSEC Experts Sub-Group, and onward to the Aviation Experts Group and Heads of Delegations, accordingly.

JAPAN rd APEC Transportation Working Group, Tokyo, Japan, October Thank You