QuestionsQuestions (CAAP MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 02-14)
The circular states it is issued pursuant to R.A. 9497 and PCAR Part 18, and for compliance with ICAO Technical Instructions.
All organizations or individuals involved in the process of shipping dangerous goods by air.
To ensure public safety in the shipping of dangerous goods by air.
Secure the necessary accreditation from CAAP before dealing or transacting with those AOCs.
CAAP may take measures it deems appropriate, including continuous inspections for compliance and enforcement, and prescribing appropriate penalties for violations.
Continuous inspections for compliance and enforcement, and the prescription of appropriate penalties for violations.
It takes effect on 01 June 2014.
Compliance with the single publication in a newspaper of general circulation and filing of a copy with the UP Law Center–Office of the Administrative Register (ONAR), UP Diliman, Quezon City.
The circular is issued in compliance with ICAO Technical Instructions, in addition to the Philippine legal bases cited.
It implies that entities involved in shipping dangerous goods by air must obtain CAAP accreditation first; otherwise, they should not deal or transact with those AOCs.
While not defined in the text, the circular covers all organizations or individuals involved in any step of shipping dangerous goods by air—from preparation/handling to shipping—so those entities must be accredited.
PCAR Part 18 is referenced as a regulatory authority for the circular; it provides the Philippine Civil Aviation rules that support the accreditation mandate.
Because dangerous goods by air pose safety risks; the requirement of accreditation is justified as a safety measure under the cited aviation laws and international standards.
To ensure publication and proper administrative registration/notice so the circular can be effective against the public under administrative issuance rules.
It directs readers to the CAAP website (www.caap.gov.ph) and provides contact details for queries.
It was signed by (SGD) LT GEN WILLIAM K HOTCHKISS III AFP (Ret), Director General, indicating authorization by CAAP’s head under its regulatory powers.
It mentions 'appropriate penalties' for violations, but does not specify the penalties; it states CAAP will prescribe them as it deems appropriate under its enforcement authority.