COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR TSA REPRESENTATIVE

UNCLAS MADRID 003838 SIPDIS FRANKFURT FOR TSA E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: EAIR ASEC PTER KHLS OTRA CV SUBJECT: COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR TSA REPRESENTATIVE NOVEMBER 14-19 REF: A. 85 STATE 259681 ¶B. 86 STATE 358794 ¶C. 87 STATE 128167 ¶1. The following information outlines the proposed travel of a Transportation Security Adminstration (TSA) employee who seeks country clearance for Portugal (transit) and Cape Verde. ¶2. Name of Visitor: Luz E. Ponce Title: Transporation Security Administration Representative Posted: Madrid, Spain Diplomatic Passport: 900529425 POB: Indiana, U.S.A. Clearance: Top Secret ¶3. For Lisbon: Traveler is transiting Lisbon enroute to Sal Island, Cape Verde. ¶4. For Praia: The purpose of the visit is to meet with Post and Host government officials with civil aviation responsiblities, relative to the TSA Frankfurt team's visit to the Sal Island airport, as well as introductions to key officials as the new TSA Representative for this area. ¶5. To effectively and expeditiously accomplish the mission, the following actions are requested: - A. A briefing be arranged between Ms. Ponce and the appropriate Post Officer with civil aviation responsibllities. This initial briefing should take place prior to meeting with Host Government officials with national civil aviation security responsibilities. -B. Courtesy call with the President of the Agencia da Aviacao Civil on November 17, prior to Frankfurt team's outbrief on November 18. -C. Courtesy call with the Comandante General da Policia de Ordem Publica with responsibilities for the Sal Airport. -D. Meetings with the Sal Island Airport Director, and Chief of Security, ¶6. Itinerary for Ms. Ponce: Nov 14 2025 Depart Madrid for Lisbon via Tap TP 715 2030 Arrive Lisbon 2155 Depart Lisbon for Sal Island via Tap TP 217 0050 Arrive Sal Island Nov 15-16 Sal Island Airport Meetings Nov 16 2145 Depart Sal Island for Praia via Cape Verde Airlines VR 4102 2235 Arrive Praia Nov 17 Courtesy calls with post and host government officials Nov 18 Exit briefings with post and host government officials 1520 Depart Praia for Sal Island via VR 6901 1550 Arrive Sal Island Nov 19 0205 Depart Sal Island for Lisbon via TP 218 0645 Arrive Lisbon 0735 Depart Lisbon for Madrid via TP 702 0945 Arrive Madrid ¶7. Hotel accommodations in Cape Verde are requested per above schedule: one single room with bath. Please confirm hotel names, addresses, phone/fax numbers and rates via fax to the TSA Representative Office in Madrid (34-91-587-2301). ¶8. TSA is, as always, appreciative of posts' efforts expended on behalf of its officers and the enhancement of international civil aviation security. AGUIRRE