Canadian Aviation Security Regulations, 2012 (SOR/2011-318)

Marginal note:Area under operator’s control

509. The operator of an aerodrome who is made aware of a threat against an aviation facility, or a part of the aerodrome, that is under the operator’s control must immediately determine whether there is a specific threat that jeopardizes the security of the facility or that part of the aerodrome.

Marginal note:Area under control of other person

510. The operator of an aerodrome who is made aware of a threat against an aviation facility, or a part of the aerodrome, that is under the control of a person carrying on any activity at the aerodrome, other than the operator, must immediately

• (a) notify the person of the nature of the threat; and

• (b) determine whether there is a specific threat that jeopardizes the security of the aerodrome.

Marginal note:Specific threats

511. The operator of an aerodrome who determines that there is a specific threat that jeopardizes the security of the aerodrome must immediately take all of the measures necessary to ensure the safety of the aerodrome and persons at the aerodrome, including informing the appropriate police service of the nature of the threat.

Marginal note:Duties of other person

512. A person, other than a screening authority, who is carrying on any activity at an aerodrome and who is made aware of a threat against the aerodrome must

• (a) immediately notify the operator of the aerodrome of the nature of the threat; and

• (b) assist the operator of the aerodrome in determining whether there is a specific threat that jeopardizes the security of the aerodrome.

Marginal note:Threats identified by other person

513. If it is determined under paragraph 15(b), 510(b) or 512(b) that there is a specific threat that jeopardizes the security of an aerodrome, the operator of the aerodrome must immediately take all of the measures necessary to ensure the safety of the aerodrome and persons at the aerodrome, including informing the appropriate police service of the nature of the threat.

Marginal note:Security incidents

514. The operator of an aerodrome must immediately notify the Minister when any of the following incidents occur:

• (a) the discovery, at the aerodrome, of a weapon, explosive substance or incendiary device that is not permitted under subsection 78(2);

• (b) an explosion at the aerodrome, unless the explosion is known to be the result of an accident, excavation, demolition, or construction work, or the use of fireworks displays;

• (c) a specific threat against the aerodrome; and

• (d) an aviation security incident that involves a peace officer anywhere at the aerodrome other than areas under an air carrier’s control.