CIVAIR: COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR FAA PERSONNEL JOHN

UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 DAR ES SALAAM 000120

SIPDIS

BRUSSELS FOR APC-1, DAKAR FOR FAA REP
DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION, CWILSON-HUNTER


E. O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: EAIR OTRA PTER TZ
SUBJECT: CIVAIR: COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR FAA PERSONNEL JOHN

A. WALTZ, ANDERSON BEGG, AND BRYAND ROZEN

REF: FAA101756Z


1. Post welcomes the visit of the following FAA Personnel
to Arusha from January 29 through February 11, 2006: John A
Waltz, Anderson Begg, and Bryand Rozen. Please note: CJ
Collins was already granted country clearance and her
hotel/airport transportation requests were made in DAR 055.


2. Control Officer is Kate Bernsohn Tel: 255-22-2668001,
x
4521; Fax: 255-22-2668296; Mobile: 255-0744-400234.


3. TDYers will be picked up by Bushbuck driving company.
There will be someone waiting for each guest with a sign
listing the visitor's name at the airport.


4. ACCOMMODATIONS: As requested reftel, Post has reserved
rooms at the Impala Hotel for each FAA Personnel. There
are
no confirmation numbers. Special Embassy room rate is $72.
Telephone contact at the Impala Hotel is 255-27-
2508448/2508450.


5. TRAVEL PLAN CHANGES: The Embassy requests that visitor
contact the control officer as soon as possible if his/her
travel schedule changes prior to arrival. The Embassy will
not be responsible for any failure to provide hotel,
transportation or meeting assistance that arises out of a
change in the visitor's itinerary without prior
notification.


6. PER DIEM FOR DAR ES SALAAM: Maximum lodging amount is
$162 and the meals and incidentals (M&IE) amount is $93.

PER DIEM FOR OUTSIDE OF DAR: Maximum lodging amount is $135
and the meals and incidentals (M&IE) amount is $52.


7. PUBLIC DIPLOMACY: Public Diplomacy is a key element in
the activities of the U.S. Mission to Tanzania. Only the
Chief of Mission and the Public Affairs Counselor are
automatically authorized to make statements to the media or
that may be reported in the media. ALL media interviews by
visitors are to be arranged through the public Affairs
Office, and ALL statements or speeches must be cleared in
advance if journalists are likely to be present.


8. BRIEFINGS/DEBRIEFINGS: Official visitors often bring
new perspectives or information that are useful to the work
of the Embassy. Consequently, all visitors are requested to
brief their points of contact about any meetings they held
while in Tanzania. Early morning in-brief for Team
requested
prior to the star of the workshop will have to be
postponed.
Embassy has confirmed in-brief with Director General of the
Civil Aviation Authority for January 9 at 10:00 a.m.
Information on Tanzania and Embassy Dar es Salaam,
including
recent and archived reporting, can be found on the
classified network (SIPRnet) at
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/af/daressalaam/.< /a>


9. VISAS/IMMUNIZATIONS: All visitors must have a valid
Tanzanian visa. While a visa may be acquired at the three
international airports, Post recommends that a visa be
obtained prior to arrival. Visitors do not require a valid
yellow fever inoculation stamp in their international
health
cards. However, it is advisable to have one in case the
visitor transits into another country. Since malaria is
endemic to Tanzania, visitor should consult M/MED or a
physician for recommended malaria prophylaxis.


10. CURRENCY: Conversion of foreign currency into
Tanzanian
shillings must be conducted by official agents (banks,
hotels, bureau de change or at the Embassy).


11. PERSONAL SECURITY:

(a) The Department of State has designated Dar es Salaam as
a critical threat crime post. Visitors should be alert and
maintain high security awareness at all times. Crime is an
increasing concern in both urban and rural areas of the
country. Incidents including muggings, vehicle thefts
(including car jacking, although these are rare) and
residential break-ins. Crime and hazardous road conditions
make driving at night or in remote areas dangerous.
Incidents of street crimes have been perpetrated by armed
and unarmed robbers, usually in parks and beaches or along
footpaths and roadways. Thieves on buses and trains prey on
inattentive riders. The Regional Security Office recommends
leaving all valuables and important documents (passports,
airline tickets, etc.) in a hotel safe or other secure
location. Visitors should avoid wearing expensive jewelry
and carrying large amounts of cash while on the street. It
is always advisable to travel in groups both during the day
and night. When traveling by car, riders should keep the
doors locked and windows rolled up. The Regional Security
Office requires that all official visitors staying more
than
two weeks receive a post-specific security briefing.
(b) Effective January 1, 2005, all American Personnel
requesting country clearance to perform extended temporary
duty (TDY, defined as more than 30 days) are required to
complete appropriate overseas personal security training
prior to their arrival (Ref. 04 STATE 66580).


12. ACTION REQUEST: Each visitor, regardless of length of
stay, must bring/forward fiscal data to pay for direct
costs
of the visit. Each agency, organization, or visiting
delegation will be charged for the actual costs attributed
to its visit. Direct charge costs include, but are not
limited to: American and LES staff overtime (e.g.,
expediter, accommodation exchange, representational event
support),field travel-lodging and MIE- by Embassy
employees, vehicle rentals, long distance telephone calls,
equipment rentals, office supplies and all other costs that
are directly attributable to the visit.

For TDYers over thirty (30) days, there is a charge for
ICASS support services. If your sponsoring agency is not
signed up for ICASS services at post, please be prepared to
sign an MOU for ICASS support services upon arrival. The
agency should provide post with a written communication,
generated by the traveler's headquarters that confirms the
agency will pay ICASS charges for the TDYer, provides the
agency ICASS billing code to which the charges should be
applied, and authorizes the traveler to sign the ICASS
invoice generated by the TDY module. Where travel is
urgent, the TDYers should bring this documentation with
them
to ensure there are no interruptions in the provision of
service. Post will not provide any service to a TDYer
staying in excess of thirty days without provision of this
documentation before day 31 of the TDY.


13. WEATHER: The weather will be hot with possible
showers.
Lightweight, washable clothing should be included as part
of
personal baggage.


14. KARIBU SANA!!

DELLY