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