COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR STS JAMES ELLIS

UNCLAS PRAGUE 001435 SIPDIS SENSITIVE SIPDIS STATE FOR DS/STO/OSB, GENEVA FOR SEO E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: ASEC KSEO SUBJECT: COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR STS JAMES ELLIS REF: GENEVA 2980 ¶1. (SBU) Embassy Prague warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Security Technical Specialist James Ellis for the period 4-8 December 2006 for technical security services. ¶2. (SBU) POC for this action is ARSO Marc Wint, Embassy phone: (420)257-022-307, cell number: (420) 602-299-801. ¶3. (U) A confirmed reservations is held for James Ellis at the Alchmyst Hotel Located across the street from the Embassy at Trziste 19, Praha 1. Telephone is (420) 257-286-011. ¶4. (U) 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 their 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 M&IE by Embassy employees, vehicle rentals, long distance telephone calls, equipment rentals, office supplies and all other costs that are directly attributable to the visit. ¶5. (U) Security: The Department of State has issued several Public Announcements since September 11, 2001 cautioning Americans worldwide to maintain a level of vigilance against potential terrorist incidents. We do not believe, however, that U.S. Government visitors in the Czech Republic are especially at risk at this time. All Americans are advised to be continually aware of their surroundings and be alert to suspicious activities or individuals. With regard to crime, visitors are encouraged to exercise common sense precautions and be particularly wary of Prague,s famously efficient pickpockets. Special caution is warranted in and around train stations and when boarding and exiting trams. When taking taxis, it is recommended to agree on an estimated fare with the driver in advance. GRABER