Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09STATE56224
2009-06-01 21:46:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Secretary of State
Cable title:
USNATO IS AUTHORIZED TO SIGN MOU ON THE
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UNCLAS STATE 056224
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
C O R R E C T E D C O P Y (ADDING SENSITIVE CAPTION)
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: MARR NATO PGOV PREL
SUBJECT: USNATO IS AUTHORIZED TO SIGN MOU ON THE
FACILITATION OF VITAL CIVIL EMERGENCY CROSS BORDER
TRANSPORT
UNCLAS STATE 056224
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
C O R R E C T E D C O P Y (ADDING SENSITIVE CAPTION)
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: MARR NATO PGOV PREL
SUBJECT: USNATO IS AUTHORIZED TO SIGN MOU ON THE
FACILITATION OF VITAL CIVIL EMERGENCY CROSS BORDER
TRANSPORT
1. (U) USNATO is hereby authorized to sign the
Memorandum of Understanding on the Facilitation of Vital
Civil Emergency Personnel Cross Border Transport (MOU) for
Allies and Partners with the statement of understanding
found below.
2. (U) Statement of Understanding
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We have designated the International Affairs Division of
the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency as the
national point of contact for purposes of paragraph 3 (1)
of the MOU. Furthermore, the United States understands
the terms "to the extent possible" and "whenever possible"
as used in paragraphs 4 (4) and 5 (1) of the MOU to mean
to the extent practicable as authorized by law. Upon
signing the MOU, the United States intends to submit a
declaration including the statements noted above and for the
purpose of recording them concurrently with the United
States, signature.
3. (U) This non-binding agreement seeks to foster
international cooperation in providing, receiving, or
supporting international disaster relief. The U.S. will
join 24 Allied and Partner nations that have already
signed the MOU.
4. (SBU) During the interagency review, DOD cleared the
MOU without any concerns or recommendations. However, DHS
and State attorneys expressed concerns with several
phrases contained within the MOU. After months of
deliberation, the attorneys for DHS and STATE approved the
MOU on the condition that we include the above quoted
Statement of
Understanding.
5. (U) In addition to the diplomatic value of U.S.
support for this multi-national agreement, the MOU has
practical benefit for domestic and international disaster
response. Canada indicated that a U.S. signature may
prompt action in Ottawa. Additionally, the MOU provides a
basis for disaster coordination with Canada and Mexico.
CLINTON
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
C O R R E C T E D C O P Y (ADDING SENSITIVE CAPTION)
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: MARR NATO PGOV PREL
SUBJECT: USNATO IS AUTHORIZED TO SIGN MOU ON THE
FACILITATION OF VITAL CIVIL EMERGENCY CROSS BORDER
TRANSPORT
1. (U) USNATO is hereby authorized to sign the
Memorandum of Understanding on the Facilitation of Vital
Civil Emergency Personnel Cross Border Transport (MOU) for
Allies and Partners with the statement of understanding
found below.
2. (U) Statement of Understanding
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We have designated the International Affairs Division of
the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency as the
national point of contact for purposes of paragraph 3 (1)
of the MOU. Furthermore, the United States understands
the terms "to the extent possible" and "whenever possible"
as used in paragraphs 4 (4) and 5 (1) of the MOU to mean
to the extent practicable as authorized by law. Upon
signing the MOU, the United States intends to submit a
declaration including the statements noted above and for the
purpose of recording them concurrently with the United
States, signature.
3. (U) This non-binding agreement seeks to foster
international cooperation in providing, receiving, or
supporting international disaster relief. The U.S. will
join 24 Allied and Partner nations that have already
signed the MOU.
4. (SBU) During the interagency review, DOD cleared the
MOU without any concerns or recommendations. However, DHS
and State attorneys expressed concerns with several
phrases contained within the MOU. After months of
deliberation, the attorneys for DHS and STATE approved the
MOU on the condition that we include the above quoted
Statement of
Understanding.
5. (U) In addition to the diplomatic value of U.S.
support for this multi-national agreement, the MOU has
practical benefit for domestic and international disaster
response. Canada indicated that a U.S. signature may
prompt action in Ottawa. Additionally, the MOU provides a
basis for disaster coordination with Canada and Mexico.
CLINTON