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___________________________________________________________________________2007/SOM3/CTTF/018

Agenda Item: V.B.1

2007 Counter-Terorism Action Plan - Chile

Purpose: InformationSubmitted by: Chile

Counter Terrorism Task Force Meeting Cairns, Australia

30 June-1 July 2007

A. ENHANCING SECURE TRADE IN THE APEC REGION

Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies will work together to secure the flow of goods and people through the following measures.

ECONOMY: CHILE

A.1 Protect Cargo:

Contact Point: Name: FABIAN VILLARROEL Title: Chief International Relations Chilean Customs Service Telephone Number: 56-32-200529 Fax Number: 56-32-200840 Email Address: [email protected]

OBJECTIVE EXPECTED OUTPUTS MEASURES UNDERTAKEN OR TO

BE COMPLETED IN 2007

FURTHER MEASURES PLANNED

(indicate timeframe)

CAPACITY BUILDING NEEDS TO MEET AGREED

TARGETSImplementing by 2005 wherever possible the common standards for electronic customs reporting developed by the World Customs Organization (WCO) that provide data to target high-risk shipments and facilitate trade

1. Computerized customs clearance system adopted

2. Risk management system in operation

3. Analysis of current data requirements conducted against WCO Customs Data Model – version 1

4. WCO Customs Data Model adopted

1. Yes, Chilean Customs has implemented computerized clearance systems in relation to control import and export operations. 2.Yes, Chilean Customs is applying Risk management. 3.Yes, but it has been adapted to our needs of information.4.Yes, but it has been adapted to our needs of information.

The Custom service is in the process to implement the Electronic Cargo Manifest: 2005-2007.

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TARGETSImplementing the APEC Framework for the Security and Facilitation of Global Trade, which is based on the ”WCO Framework of Standards to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade” and to create an environment for the secure and efficient movement of goods, services and people across the borders

1. Adoption of international standards for securing and facilitating the global trade supply chains within APEC region through, 1. Implementation of standards contained in Pillar 1 - Customs to Customs Network Arrangements, including: - harmonization of the advance electronic cargo information requirements for customs purposes; - application of a consistent risk management approach to address security threats; and - use of non-intrusive detection equipment for cargo examination

2. Implementation of standards contained in Pillar 2 - Custom to Business Partnerships, including: - realization of benefits to businesses that meet minimum supply chain security standards and best practices

Chilean Customs is working on the implementation of International Standards for securing and facilitating the global trade.

In relation with Pillar 1, Chilean Customs is:- Developing a new electronic cargo manifest system. The process is based on international requests, but adapted to national needs. - Applying a risk management system and developing profiles. This information is putting in computerized profiling system.- Implementing hand-held equipment to detect illegal explosives, chemicals and radiations products. This equipment is non-intrusive. Chilean Customs is buying one Container X-Ray Equipment

In relation with Pillar 2, Chilean Customs is:- Studying this issue.

Chilean Customs Service is planning to buy x-ray equipment to screen high-risk cargo containers: 2007-2008.

Study, develop and Implement Pillar 2 (Custom to Business Partnerships) and realization of benefits to business in order to secure the supply chain: 2006-2008.

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TARGETSImplementing expeditiously a container security regime that assures in-transit integrity of containers; identify and examine high-risk containers, and working within international organizations to require the provision of advance electronic information on container content to customs, port, and shipping officials as early as possible in the supply chain, while taking into consideration the facilitation of legitimate trade

1. Security criteria for identifying high-risk containers established

2. Containers pre-screened at the earliest possible point

3. Containers (or goods) secured at the earliest possible point and the integrity of the security is maintained

4. Technology used to pre-screen high-risk containers

5. Use of secure and “smart” containers

6. Legal basis for advance electronic information established

1. Yes, Chilean Customs has established security criteria and this information is in the risk management and profiling system for identifying high-risk containers.

2. No, Chilean Customs has not implemented pre-screening of high-risk containers, only traditional inspections.

3. Chilean Customs is studying to develop some projects in relation to these issues. Security surveillance is maintained since the entry of the container to the port.

4. The Chilean Customs bought one Container X Ray Equipment.

5. No.

6. Yes, with the national legislation is possible to obtain electronic information in advance.

2 The Container X Ray Equipment will be in operation according to the implementation plan for –2007 - 2010.

Permanent training on terrorist target selection is required

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TARGETSPromoting private-sector adoption of high standards of supply chain security, as developed by the private sector and law enforcement officials

1. Cooperative arrangements with the private sector implemented and monitored

2. Liaison channels established between private sector and law enforcement officials

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A.2 Protect Ships Engaged in International Voyages:

Contact Point: Name: Ricardo Böke Title: Captain, Head International Affairs Department, DIRECTEMAR Telephone Number: 56-32-208200 Fax Number: 56-32-208085 Email Address: [email protected]






TARGETSShip and port security plans andautomatic identification systems installed on certain ships

1. Ship and port security plans in operation.

2. Automatic identification systems installed on certain ships

In Chile there are 68 Port Facilities that fully comply with ISPS Code Standards.There are 36 cargo ships and 2 passengers ships engaged in international voyages that fully comply with ISP code Standards. There are 5 auxiliary vessels in the process of certification under the ISPS Code.Drills will be carried out to check the functionality of the protection plans

All Chilean Flag ships engaged in international voyages are equipped with Automatic Identification System (AIS). The total number of AIS installed is 41. AIS installation in land is expected to be completed during 2007.

Project in progress is the Sensor Integrated Systems (SIS) which contributes to the fulfillment of the international agreements reached by Chile to protect life at sea, increasing the safety and security of the navigation and the capabilities of the Maritime Traffic Control System within the surrounding of the main national port and oceanic accesses.

In this case the AIS is used together with a Sensor Integrated System (SIS) which is a similar version of the Vessel Traffic Service (VTS). This technical solution created for our national needs, consists of a sensor integrated system including navigational radars, surveillance cameras, meteorological sensors and the AIS,

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TARGETScapable of incorporating alarms and display of information both on the screen of and operator and in the geographic information systems (SIG), GRAFIMAR, GRAFIPUERTO. The time frame 2006 –2008.

Enhancing cooperation on fighting piracy in the region between APEC fora and organizations such as the International Maritime Bureau Piracy Reporting Center and International Maritime Organization (IMO)

1. Cooperative measures established between

APEC fora and private and government organizations to fight piracy in the region

Cooperation between APEC economies on training to enhance ship and port security in the region

Cooperation is Port State Control Inspections training in Chile, including ISPS Code measures

DIRECTEMAR will continue cooperation with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) providing qualified instructor in ISPS measure to other members States of Latin America including APEC Members and the Caribbean countries

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A.3 Protect International Aviation:

Contact Point: Name: _Sergio Gallo Rosales Title: Jefe de la Sección de Aeródromos y Medio Ambiente, Dirección General de Aviación Civil Telephone Number: 56-2- 4392350 Fax Number: 56-2 4392454 Email Address: [email protected]





CAPACITY BUILDING NEEDS TO MEET

AGREED TARGETS

Improving airline passenger and crew safety by introducing highly effective baggage screening procedures and equipment in all APEC international airports by 2005; accelerating implementation of standards for reinforced flight deck doors for passenger aircraft wherever possible; and supporting International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) mandatory aviation security audits

1. Installation of highly effective baggage screening procedures and equipment in all APEC international airports.

2. Implementation of standards for reinforced flight deck doors for passenger aircraft

1. At Santiago ”Arturo Merino Benitez” airport three new security control positions will be implemented, two in the international boarding concourse and one in the transit concourse. Each of them has a X-ray detection equipment with dual screen for cabin baggage screening, a walk through detector and a hand-held metal detector for personal screening.

2. Aircraft flying to the US and Europe have reinforced and shielded doors. The rest of the aircraft only have locked doors which prevent access of unauthorized persons to the flight deck.

1. Renewal of X-ray detector equipment foir the period 2007-2011 according to the Development Plan of the Chilean Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGAC)

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3. Support for International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) mandatory aviation security audits

3. The USAP was carried out in Amy 2005. action Plan presented to solve findings detected is being applied and is expected to be completed before September 2007, when ICAO will make a follow up visit.

Enhancing air cargo security by promoting adoption of the guidelines developed by ICAO

1. Adoption of the guidelines developed by ICAO

1. At Santiago ”Arturo Merino Benitez” airport security measures in the air cargo area will be improved by means of the construction of a safety fence that will separate the land side from the iar side and the implementation of a single control position for persons, vehicles and cargo.

2. The aviation authority will continue verifying the application of security regulations to air cargo, courier and air mail companies.

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AGREED TARGETS

Strengthen joint efforts to curb terrorist threats against mass transportation and confront the threat posed by terrorists’ acquisition and use of Man-Portable Air Defense Systems (MANPADS) against international aviation by committing to: adopt strict domestic export controls on MANPADS; secure stockpiles; take domestic action to regulate production, transfer, and brokering; ban transfers to non-state end-users; and exchange information in support of these efforts (BD-2003)

1. Strengthened domestic export controls on MANPADS

2. Secure stockpiles of MANPADS

3. Domestic action to regulate the production, transfer, and brokering of MANPADS

4. Ban the transfer to non-state end-users

5. Strengthened regional cooperation, exchange of information, and capacity building measures

This material is under the control of the Ministry of Defense. According the legal frame of the State of Chile, the proposed objectives are met.

APEC economies to conduct one MANPADS assessment of a major international airport by the end of 2006 using the MANPADS Vulnerability (MVA) Assessment guide established by the ICAO or similar international guidelines

1. Identify risks at each airport

2. Recommend countermeasures to deter potential attacks

1. With the occasion of the APEC meetings held in Chile in 2004, a risk certification work was performed at airports and aerodromes used by the official delegations

2. On the basis of the above study, pertinent measures to counter possible attacks were implemented.

APEC economies further improve aviation security quality controls and communication

1. Develop robust aviation security quality controls programs

2. Designate a 24/7 aviation security point of contact for

An aviation security point of contact was designated and communicated to APEC Secretariat

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emergency communication

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A.4 Protect People in Transit:

Contact Point: Name: _____________________Title: _____________________________

Telephone Number: ____________ Fax Number: ___________ Email Address: __________________________

Facilitate the safe and secure movement of business people across borders through cooperation on the use of information and communications technology.




CAPACITY BUILDING NEEDS

Implementing as expeditiously as possible an Advance Passenger Information (API) system for the collection and transmission of advance passenger information

1. Identify which governmental department should serve as the point of contact, such as the customs administration or the immigration authority

2. Participation in the APEC pathfinder initiative on Advance Passenger Information Systems

3. Adoption of APEC standards for the collection and transmission of API

The governmental department which should serve as the point of contact is the immigration authority

Consider joining the Regional Movement Alert System when they are readyAdopting and implementing agreed standards for machine readable travel documents (MRTDs) by 2008, and application of biometrics in entry and (where applicable) exit procedures and travel documents consistent with

1. Economies implement MRTDs by 2008 on best endeavours basis

2. Adopt APEC standards for biometrics in entry and (where applicable) exit procedures and travel documents

1. The issuance of Chile Passports and ID Cards complies with MRTD standards. Chilean travel documents are under ICAO 9303 and ISO 7810 standards.

2. The Chilean Bureau of

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ICAO and the International Standards Organization

3. Implement other agreed APEC travel document security standards for manufacturing, source verification, immigration clearance and storage

4. Action Plan establishedand implemented

Investigation have currently operating a three rings security system that consists of an authenticity travel documents check system, a biometrics identification through Face-It system, and an AFIS 1:N equipment These systems works in entry and exit procedures only in the main international airports.

3. Chile complies with the APEC travel document standards.

Assuring the highest possible integrity of all government officials who are involved in border operations

1. Code of Conduct established

2. Integrity and Professional Services Action Plan established

3. Integrity and Professional Services Action Plan implemented and monitored

1)Legislation exists regarding the integrity of the acts of government officials (Laws 19.653 and 19.645)

The Chilean Bureau of Investigation has its own code of conduct since 1995 and an Ethic Council that watches over the correctness within the institution.

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To ensure the safety and security of tourists by developing a standardized strategic safety and security master plan; a crisis management model and promoting the development by industry of simple-to-use safety and security measures for tourism businesses

1. Develop a standardized strategic safety and security master plan

2. Develop a crisis management model

3. Promote the development by industry of simple-to-use safety and security measures for tourism businesses

1. The National Emergency Bureau has developed an Action Plan and a crisis management model “Basic Integral Security Guide for Visitors and Foreign Residents”

Economies to voluntarily begin providing information on lost and stolen travel documents to the existing database of the International Criminal and Police Organization (ICPO-Interpol) on a best endeavours basis by the end of 2006

1. Provide information on lost and stolen travel documents to ICPO-Interpol database

1. The Chilean Investigations Bureau through its National Central Bureau INTERPOL provides information on lost and stolen passports to ICPO-INTERPOL

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A.5 Combat Threats to Security

Contact Point: Name CARLOS FERNANDEZ Title: Chief Intelligence Division, National Intelligence Agency (ANI) Telephone Number: 56-2-6305000 Fax Number: 56-2-6305000 Email Address: [email protected]

OBJECTIVE EXPECTED OUTPUTS MEASURES UNDERTAKEN OR TO BE

COMPLETED IN 2007



Review progress on commitments to dismantle trans-boundary terrorist groups (BD-2003; BSD-2005; HD-2006)

Report on commitments to dismantle trans-boundary terrorist groups

No presence of organizations of individuals linked to transnational terrorist groups has been detected in Chile. Nevertheless, Chile adopts all the recommendations issued by the UN Security Council, and makes its best to implement them on a permanent basis. In 2006, capacity building was encourages and officials underwent several trainings. Cooperation with foreign enforcement and intelligence agencies was promoted through secure information sharing mechanisms.

Eliminate the severe and growing danger posed by the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery by strengthened non-proliferation regimes and adopting and enforcing effective export controls. (BD-2003; SD-2004; BSD-200; HD-2006)

Toward this end, take appropriate individual and joint actions to protect legitimate financial and

1. Strengthened non-proliferation regimes

2. Other legitimate and appropriate measures taken against proliferation

3. Effective export controls adopted and enforced in line with the key elements of effective export control systems identified in 2004

4. Measures taken to protect legitimate financial and commercial system from

The Convention on nuclear terrorism is about to enter its legislative process. Additionally, a workshop on the Basic Framework to Confront Nuclear Risk’s workshop was scheduled in 2006 by the Chilean Nuclear Energy Commission. Furthermore, Chile has been AIEA’s recommendations on a regular basis, as well as taking part on multilateral forums on

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commercial system from abuse (HD-2006)

abuse by proliferators of WMD.

this matter, and promoting the coordination among relevant national organizations.Chile is also part of all the international conventions dealing with WMD.

Ensure that any measures taken to combat terrorism comply with all relevant obligations under international law, in particular international human rights, refugee and humanitarian law (BSD-2005)

1. Measures taken to combat terrorism comply with international human rights, refugee and humanitarian laws

Every measure implemented by Chile abides the law and fully respects Human Rights sand humanitarian law and the Refugees Rights

Encourage relevant APEC economies to take measurable steps towards the ratification and implementation of, or the commitment to ratify, all basic universal antiterrorist conventions, so as to demonstrate APEC’s unmistakable resolve to collectively confront the threat of terrorism and its disastrous effects on the people and also the economies of the region. (SD-2004)

Adoption and ratification of all basic universal antiterrorist conventions

Chile has ratified 12 of the 13 UN Conventions.

Establish a regional trade and financial security initiative within the Asian Development Bank to support projects that enhance port security, combat terrorist finance, and achieve other counter-terrorism objectives (BD-2003 – HD-2006)

More donors to support the Cooperation Fund for Regional Trade and Financial Security Initiative (FRTFSI)

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Increase and better coordinate counter-terrorism activities, where appropriate, through effective collaboration, technical assistance and capacity building, and cooperation between APEC’s Counter Terrorism Task Force, the Counter Terrorism Action Group (CTAG) of the G-8, the United Nations Security Council Counter Terrorism Committee and other relevant international, regional and functional organizations (BD-2003)

1. Increased and better- coordinated CT activities

2. Strengthened collaboration, technical assistance, capacity building and cooperation between APEC’s CTTF, CTAG of the G-8, the UNSC CT Committee and other relevant international, regional and functional organizations

Chile participates in several international fora on this matter. In 2006, took part in the works of CICTE, CTTF and CTAG, as well as other sub-regional fora specialized in security and intelligence towards the prevention and contention of terrorism.

In 2007 Chile joined the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism and is participating in other regional initiatives, like the Proliferation Security Initiative.

Relevant APEC economies to implement the International Atomic Energy Agency Code of Conduct on the Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources as well as the Guidance on the Import and Export of Radioactive Sources by the end of 2006

1. Implement the International Atomic Energy Agency Code of Conduct on the Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources

2. Implement the Guidance on the Import and Export of Radioactive Sources

Chile participated in the “Regional Workshop on Organization and Implementation of a National Regulatory Programme for the Control of Radiation Sources with International Standards and Code of Conduct” in Brazil.

Chile is reviewing and revising the current regulations for consistency with the legislation to ensure they are appropriate to the nature of facilities and radiation practices to be regulated within Chile. (2007)

Draft guidance documents (Codes of Practice) for the implementation of the legislation and regulations. CCHEN (Chilean Commission of Nuclear Energy) and MOH should

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collaborate to ensure consistency in the development of the codes of practice. (2007)

To establish formal cooperative and coordinating arrangements, as appropriate between CCHEN and MOH with other national entities and organizations involved in nuclear and radiation safety and security. E.g. customs (2007-2008)

Establish an effective mechanism of notification to the CCHEN (category 1) and SEREMI (category 2 and 3) of an intention to carry out a practice involving ionizing radiation. For notification prior to Export of Category 1 or 2 Radioactive Sources, the appropriate authority in Chile should take

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account of the Code of Conduct on the safety and security of radioactive sources 2004 and the Guidance on the Import and Export of radioactive Sources 2005. (2007-2008)

Maintain and complete the existing national register of ionizing radiation sources taking into account the need to clarify the status of these radiation sources. As a minimum, category 1 abnd 2 radioactive sources as given in the Code of Conduct will be included in the national register.

Review and revise existing authorization system against current international standards and guidance to implement the authorization system for import and export of radioactive sources.

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2007 -2008

Defend the food supply from deliberate contamination

Sharing and Discussing vulnerability assessment tools, mitigation strategies, and possible lessons learned from economies’ experiences to develop best practices or recommendations

Chile fully supports this initiative and is actively participating in the current APEC process.

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B. HALTING TERRORIST FINANCING:

We will jointly work to deny terrorists access to the world's financial system and use the money trail to locate and apprehend terrorists, in line with the comprehensive approach adopted by our Finance Ministers, including through measures to:

B. 1 Implement UN and Other International Instruments:

Contact Point: Name: ALVARO DEL BARRIO Title: Chilean Financial Intelligence Unit

Telephone Number: 56-2-4393030 Fax Number: 56-2-4393005 Email Address: [email protected]






TARGETS

Endeavoring to ratify the International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism

Ratification of the International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism

The Convention was ratified on 3 July 2002 and published in the official gazette on 13 September 2002.

Leaders agreed to take steps to cut off terrorists’ access to the international financial system, including implementing standards and agreements on combating terrorist financing and money laundering.(SD-2004)These measures include:

effective blocking of terrorist assets;

criminalization of the financing of terrorism;

Implementation of all measures needed to prevent terrorists and their supporters from accessing the international financial system, as called for in U.N. Security Council Resolutions 1267 and its successor resolutions, 1373 and any prospective resolutions related to the freezing and seizure of terrorist assets:

The Law 19906 of 3 November 2003, which modified Law 18314, established terrorist behavior and its penalties and also defined terrorism financing.

The Decree 488, which establishes the enforcement of the UN Security Council resolution 1373, was published on 13 November

A project of Law is under discussion to establish a procedure to freeze funds belonging to people included in the UN’s lists of Resolutions 1373, 1267 and any other future one. This same project will include the FIU’s competence to terrorism financing.

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TARGETS

increased efforts to investigate and prosecute money launderers and terrorist financiers;

preventive steps to protect the integrity of the financial system by regulating and supervising the financial sector consistent with international standards;

joint identification and designation of targets of regional interest

1. terrorist assets blocked2. the financing of terrorism

made a criminal offence3. efforts to investigate and

prosecute money launderers and terrorist financiers increased

4. regulation and supervision of the financial sector consistent with international standards

5. joint identification and designation of targets of regional interest.

2001.

By Law 19913 of 18 December 2003 the Chilean FIU, “Unidad de Análisis Financiero” was created and several offenses for money laundering were incorporated, among then, the terrorism financing as contained in article 8 of Law 18314.

The latter implies using the money laundering prevention and control mechanism, when money laundering is used for terrorism financing.

Supporting the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Special Recommendations on terrorist financing and pledging to comply as quickly as possible with the recommendations; calling on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank, in coordination with FATF, to begin conducting integrated and comprehensive assessments of countries' efforts to implement these

1. Compliance with the FATF's Special Recommendations on terrorist financing

2. Integrated and comprehensive assessments of countries' efforts to implement these recommendations and identification of jurisdictions that need technical assistance by the IMF and World Bank, in

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recommendations and identifying jurisdictions which need technical assistance

Take appropriate individual and joint actions to protect legitimate financial and commercial system from abuse (HD-2006)

coordination with the FATF.

Measures taken to protect legitimate financial and commercial system from abuse by proliferators of WMD.

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B. 2 Promote Better Monitoring of Alternative Remittance Systems and Non-Profit Organizations:



OBJECTIVE EXPECTED OUTPUTS MEASURES UNDERTAKEN OR

TO BE COMPLETED IN 2007




TARGETS

Supporting the work of APEC finance officials and regional bodies on alternative remittance systems, including an analysis of the economic and structural factors that encourage their use

Better understanding of the economic and structural factors that encourage the use of alternative remittance systems

Protecting non-profit organizations and well-meaning donors from having their funds misused by terrorist financiers, and endorsing and taking steps to implement at members highest level FATF's Special Recommendation VII and the relevant guidance contained in the Interpretative Note and Best Practices on Combating the Abuse of Non-Profit Organizations. Taking similar endorsement and implementation steps with regard to regulation of alternative remittance systems, according to FATF standards embodied in FATF's Special Recommendations VI, and the relevant guidance contained in the Interpretative Note and Best

1. Protection of non-profit organizations and well-meaning donors from having their funds misused by terrorist financiers

2. Implementation of the FATF's new guidance on Non-Profit Organizations to include outreach and supervision/monitoring of the NPO sector.

3. Implementation of steps to regulate alternative remittance systems, according to FATF Special Recommendation VI

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OBJECTIVE EXPECTED OUTPUTS MEASURES UNDERTAKEN OR

TO BE COMPLETED IN 2007




TARGETS

Practices on Combating the Abuse of Alternative Remittance Systems

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B. 3 Enhance Law Enforcement and Regulatory Capabilities:








TARGETSEstablishing or identifying a financial intelligence unit (FIU) in each member economy, and taking steps to enhance information sharing with other FIUs

1. The establishment or identification of a financial intelligence unit in each member economy

2. Enhanced information sharing with other FIUs

1. The Chilean FIU is the “Unidad de Análisis Financiero” (UAF), a public autonomous institution, with legal representation and independent budget, governed by Law 19913 of 18 December 2003.

2. The UAF is a member of the Egmont Group since its inception in 2004, which enables a safe exchange of information with other FIUs around the world. Until today, the UAF has signed MOUs with 27 FIUs worldwide, and is in the process of signing similar documents with 8 more.

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TARGETSSupporting private sector initiatives such as the Wolfsberg Statement on the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism and endorsing cooperation between financial institutions and governments

1. Support for private sector initiatives such as the Wolfsberg Statement on the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism

2. The endorsement of cooperation between financial institutions and governments

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C. PROMOTING CYBER SECURITY








TARGETS

Identify international high-technology assistance points of contact and create such capabilities to the extent they do not already exist

Identify international high-technology points of contact

Continue to implement and enhance critical information infrastructure protection and cyber security as reflected in the APEC Strategy to Ensure a Trusted, Secure and Sustainable Online Environment

1.Develop cohesive domestic strategies to ensure a trusted, secure and sustainable online environment

2. Address the threat posed by the misuse, malicious use and criminal use of the online environment by ensuring that legal and policy frameworks address substantive, procedural and mutual legal assistance arrangements consistent with the provisions of international legal instruments, including United Nations General Assembly Resolution 55/63 (2000) and Convention on Cybercrime (2001); and, join the international 24/7 cybercrime information exchange arrangement

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3.Develop watch, warning and incident response and recovery capabilities by establishing national computer security incident response teams (CSIRTs) to help prevent cyber attacks and minimize damage and recovery time from incidents, and participate in domestic and cross-border information sharing cooperative arrangements to support these efforts

4. Develop partnerships among government, industry, academics and others, including between law enforcement officials and businesses, that recognize the important roles each plays in ensuring a trusted, secure and sustainable online environment, including through the development, implementation and review of guidelines and best practices

5. Reach out to users to raise their awareness of the issues of online security, and assist

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them to understand and fulfill their role and responsibility in contributing to a trusted, secure and sustainable online environment

6. Encourage research and development efforts to improve the security of the online environment, and promote the design, development and implementation of appropriate and usable security measures in existing and new technologies

7. Support cooperative efforts among economies to promote the development and implementation of a trusted, secure and sustainable online environment

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D. ENERGY SECURITY



Strengthening of energy security in the region through the mechanism of the APEC Energy Security Initiative, which examines measures to respond to temporary supply disruptions and longer-term challenges facing the region's energy supply.






AGREED TARGETS

Energy Ministers to continue to implement and enhance the APEC Energy Security Initiative (AESI 2002, BD-2003; SD-2004; BS-2005; HD-2006)

1. Timely submission of data to the Joint Oil Data Initiative (JODI)

2. Implementation of the Real-Time Emergency Information Sharing System

3. Information sharing on energy emergency planning, including oil stockpiling

4. Engagement with financial institutions and the private sector to facilitate energy investment

5. Participation in APEC energy efficiency activities, including APEC-ESIS and Pledge and Review

6. Uptake of best practices on LNG trade and implementation of LNG Public Education and Communication Information Sharing Initiative

7. Information sharing and activities to enhance diversification, including renewable energy, nuclear power, methane hydrates, hydrogen and alternative transport fuels and implementation of the APEC biofuels initiative

8. Information sharing and activities to enhance clean fossil energy

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9. Analyse the impact of oil prices on trade in the APEC region

10. Information sharing and activities to enhance efficiency in refining, transport and distribution of crude and refined products

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E. PROTECTING THE HEALTH OF COMMUNITIES

Contact Point: Name: JOSE MIGUEL HUERTA TORCHIO Title: Ministry of Health

Telephone Number: 56-2-6300763 Fax Number: 56-2- Email Address: [email protected]






AGREED TARGETS

To strengthen cooperation in counter-terrorism related to food safety through the formation of an association of disease surveillance networks

Nomination of a Point of Contact to share information on disease surveillance

To ensure the secure trade of perishable food products through the use of electronic sanitary certification between government agencies

Participation in the APEC electronic SPS pathfinder initiative

Implement the APEC Action Plan on SARS and Health Security Initiative to help APEC prevent and respond to regional health threats, including naturally-occurring infectious disease and bio-terrorism. (BD-2003)

1. APEC Action Plan on SARS initiated

2. Health Security Initiative implemented

1. Chile shall keep in force the SARS Contingency Plan prepared and implemented in 2003, aimed at detecting the appearance of cases and controlling of the dissemination thereof.

2. Working areas covered in the Plan include: Increase of the

system’s detection capacity

• Strengthening of epidemiological teams for case management and

To keep the Plan updated in accordance with the international epidemiological scenario

Chile has the infrastructure, equipment and input required to respond to an eventual SARS outbreak.

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contacts.

• Preparation of an Assistance System.

• Reinforcement of laboratory diagnosis and sample handling capacity.

• Reinforcement of personal protection measures.

Dissemination material was prepared for health officers (when to suspect SARS) and travelers.

In Chile, SARS was incorporated into Decree N° 158 on Compulsory Disease Reporting.

Encourage new efforts during 2005 by APEC to address the specific threats posed by infectious diseases such as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), avian flu, pandemic influenza, tuberculosis, malaria and polio in the Asia Pacific Region and to strengthen the research into and production of relevant vaccines (SD-2004)

Enhanced efforts to address the threats posed by infectious diseases and strengthen research into and production of relevant vaccines

Accelerate APEC’s ongoing work on infectious disease threats such as pandemic influenza and HIV/AIDS

Implement the APEC Action Plan on prevention and Response to Avian Influenza Pandemics (HD-2006)

Prevent, prepare for and mitigate the impact of avian influenza and a possible

Chile has the “Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Plan” aimed at reducing

To keep the Plan updated in accordance with the international

The Plan include legal, logistic and budgetary issues as its main aspects,

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AGREED TARGETS

Pursue focused efforts to monitor diseases, contain outbreaks, especially those that could have international consequences, and coordinate responses via mechanisms such as the APEC Emerging Infections Network and, in the event of a disease outbreak, in collaboration with relevant multilateral organizations

influenza pandemic

Strengthened response coordination via mechanisms such as the APEC Emerging Infections Network and collaboration with relevant multilateral organizations

the impact of a pandemic in terms of mortality, mobility, social disturbances and economic impact.

To such end, it has a National Commission on the Response to Disease Outbreaks and Health Emergency, as defined by Resolution passed in 2004. The said Commission shall see to the preparation, updating and proper implementation of the Plan.

The Plan sets actions to be developed at each pandemic period and stage and the agencies responsible for their implementation (the Plan is available at the Ministry of Health website www.minsal.cl)

epidemiological scenario. in accordance with the Pandemics stages defined by WHO.

Ensure a high level of physical security, accountability, and safety with respect to storage, use, and transfer of dangerous biological pathogens, consistent with current

Strengthened security and accountability measures and the safety with respect to storage, use, and transfer of dangerous biological

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AGREED TARGETS

national and international efforts (BLSHS-2003)

pathogens

Establish an effective code of domestic ethical and operational conduct for bio-scientists or promote such codes where they already exist(BLSHS-2003)

Effective code for domestic ethical conduct established

Strengthen – or introduce where they do not exist – laws, regulations and enforcement mechanisms to require strict export and import controls on dual-use biological materials and equipment, and criminalize offensive weapons activity(BLSHS-2003)

Laws strengthened and/or introduced to require strict export and import controls on dual-use biological materials and equipment, and criminalize offensive weapons activity

Political commitment to work together, at the regional and global levels, to combat the further spread of the AIDS pandemic. Support efforts to increase access to health care and safe and affordable drugs for all people living with AIDS. (SD-2004)

Increased access to health care and safe, affordable drugs for all those living with AIDS.

Preparation and training of health teams on the Clinical Guidelines for the care of persons living with HIV/AIDS (adults and children).

Access to antiretroviral treatment and monitoring examinations guaranteed by law for beneficiaries of the public and private health system (Health Explicit Guarantees, GES in Spanish),

Continuous training to health professionals on the care for persons living with HIV and antiretroviral treatments.

Maintaining 100%

coverage of antiretroviral treatment for persons in need thereof according to clinical guidelines.

To continue to implement Chilean ART impact

Technical cooperation to continuously update a health professional’s ability to care for persons living with HIV.

Supporting the maintenance of a national impact assessment study of ART in adults and children living with AIDS, thus facilitating access to efficient treatment.

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AGREED TARGETS

including 100 % coverage, timely access thereto and financial protection.

Design and implementation of a Rule on the Prevention of HIV Vertical Transmission and Syphilis, including offering an HIV and venereal disease test to all pregnant women, access to a pharmacological protocol and replacement feeding, where appropriate.

Preparation and implementation of a Comprehensive Care Model for Persons living with HIV within the public health system.

Joint efforts with associations of

assessment studies.

Monitoring and evaluation of Chilean implementation of the Rule on the Prevention of HIV Vertical Transmission and Syphilis (2006).

Monitoring and assessment of implementation of the Comprehensive Care Model for Persons Living with HIV within the public health system (2006 – 2008)

Assessment of advisory strategy among peers (2006)

Technical cooperation for monitoring and assessing Chilean implementation of the Rule and the efficiency of the Protocol on the Prevention of HIV Vertical Transmission and Syphilis.

Enhancing training of medical sub specialists to improve comprehensive care of patients living with HIV.

Technical cooperation

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AGREED TARGETS

persons living with HIV (VIVO POSITIVO) to train counselors among peers supporting self-care, compliance with retroviral treatments and secondary prevention of HIV and sexually-transmitted diseases.

National and international negotiation with pharmaceutical companies for the obtention of discounts in ARVs (15%)

Centralized ARVs purchase through the UN Program for Development to obtain economies of scale.

Public bidding for the purchase of antiretroviral through the Ministry of Health Procurement Division.

for improvement of strategies to support self-care, compliance with antiretroviral treatments and secondary prevention of HIV and sexually-transmitted diseases.

1. Development of joint strategies between countries and international agencies to enhance negotiation ability to purchase antiretroviral.

Incorporation of similar antiretroviral having therapeutic equivalents listed in the Chilean HIV/AIDS program.

BD- Bangkok, Leaders, 2003SD – Santiago, Leaders, 2004BSD- Busan, Leaders, 2005HD- Hanoi, Leaders, 2006BLSHS – Bangkok – Leaders’ Statement on Health Security - 2003

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AESI - APEC Energy Security Initiative, APEC Energy Ministers, 23 July 2002, Mexico CityAll other references are to the APEC Leaders’ Statement on Fighting Terrorism and Promoting Growth, Los Cabos, Mexico, 26 October 2002

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