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Secretary, Asia/Pacific Counterparts Meet to Bolster International Aviation Security

Posted on 2010 under Homeland Security, Political | No Comment

13 Mar

Secretary Napolitano Meets with Her Asia/Pacific Counterparts in Tokyo on Ways to Bolster International Aviation Security

Greece Designated as Member of the Visa Waiver Program

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9 Mar

Secretary Napolitano announced the designation of Greece as a member of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP)—strengthening passenger information sharing and ensuring strict security standards while streamlining travel for Greek citizens visiting the United States.

Secretary Napolitano Applauds President’s Nominee Robert Harding

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8 Mar

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano applauded President Obama's intent to nominate Major General Robert A. Harding, U.S. Army (Retired), as Assistant Secretary for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

Secretary Napolitano Announces Deployments of Recovery Act-Funded Advanced Imaging Technology

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5 Mar

Secretary Napolitano announced the first 11 airports to receive advanced imaging technology (AIT) units purchased with American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds—strengthening security at airports throughout the country while boosting local economies.

Statement on Secretary Napolitano’s Tokyo Visit

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5 Mar

Secretary Janet Napolitano will travel to Tokyo at the invitation of the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, to meet with counterparts from the Asia/Pacific region and officials from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to discuss ways to bolster global aviation security.

Readout of Secretary Napolitano’s Meeting with Airline Industry CEOs on Strengthening International Aviation Security

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4 Mar

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Napolitano today met with CEOs of the member airlines of the Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the largest airline trade association in the United States, and the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which represents approximately 230 airlines and more than 90 percent of the world's air traffic—part of her ongoing efforts to bring together major domestic and foreign air carriers to work on ways to bolster international aviation security.

Secretary Launches National Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign Challenge

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3 Mar

U.S., Israel Agree to Enhance Joint Aviation Security

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2 Mar

Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano and Israeli Transport and Road Safety Minister Israel Katz announced a new agreement to enhance information sharing about civil aviation security incidents and ensure efficient and effective coordination in response to potential acts of terrorism and other aviation-related public safety emergencies.

DHS Tribal Consultation and Coordination Plan Unveiled

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1 Mar

Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano unveiled the Department’s initiative for increased consultation and coordination with federally recognized tribes across the United States—building on current tribal partnerships to protect the safety and security of all people on tribal lands and throughout the nation.

Expanded Air Preclearance at Shannon Airport

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23 Feb

Secretary Napolitano and U.S. Ambassador to Ireland Daniel M. Rooney today announced the expansion of preclearance services for private aircraft departing Shannon Airport for the United States beginning March 1, 2010.
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