This project is funded by the European Commission Peter Ranger Team Leader – Technical Assistance to the Ministry of Transport Mediterranean Motorways of the Seas II State of Palestine Presentation to the Symposium on Transport in Palestine 13 th - 14 th February 2013 Mövenpick Hotel – Ramallah – Al -Masyoun MEDA MoS II Project – Ministry of Transport – State of Palestine

This project is funded by the European Commission MEDA MoS II Project – Ministry of Transport – State of Palestine STANDARDISATION AND ITS IMPACT ON TRANSPORT & TRADE

This project is funded by the European Commission MEDA MoS II Project – Ministry of Transport – State of Palestine ASTM STANDARDS - BRIDGES AND STRUCTURES D3633 / D3633M - 12 Standard Test Method for Electrical Resistivity of Membrane-Pavement Systems D3963 / D3963M - 01(2007) Standard Specification for Fabrication and Jobsite Handling of Epoxy- Coated Steel Reinforcing Bars ASTM STANDARDS - ASPHALT SPECIFICATIONS D946 / D946M - 09a Standard Specification for Penetration-Graded Asphalt Cement for Use in Pavement Construction D2026 / D2026M - 97(2010)e1 Standard Specification for Cutback Asphalt (Slow-Curing Type) ISO - Certification... To ISO management system standards Organizations and companies often want to get certified to ISO’s management system standards (for example ISO 9001 or ISO 14001) although certification is not a requirement. The best reason for wanting to implement these standards is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of company operations. A company may decide to seek certification for many reasons BSI British Standards Institute Transport and logistics Factors that need to be considered in the field of transport and logistics include safety requirements and testing, quality management, the transportation of dangerous goods and construction and design. BSI’s range of products and services can assist you in meeting requirements and improving your processes. TÜV Germany Vehicles and Traffic We take care of safety - whether on the road, on rails, or in the air. Our traffic experts assist with product development, certification and approval, and offer comprehensive consulting services. When it comes to issues and questions of transportation, car dealerships, auto repair shops, vehicle manufacturers, transport operators, and public authorities and organizations all put their trust in TÜV Rheinland employees. European Emission Standards for Cars and Light Trucks European Union emission regulations for new light duty vehicles (passenger cars and light commercial vehicles) were once specified in Directive 70/220/EEC with a number of amendments adopted through In 2007, this Directive has been repealed and replaced by Regulation 715/2007 (Euro 5/6). Some of the important regulatory steps implementing emission standard for light-duty vehicles were:70/220/EEC Euro 1 standards (also known as EC 93): Directives 91/441/EEC (passenger cars only) or 93/59/EEC (passenger cars and light trucks) Euro 2 standards (EC 96): Directives 94/12/EC or 96/69/EC Euro 3/4 standards (2000/2005): Directive 98/69/EC, further amendments in 2002/80/EC98/69/EC2002/80/EC Euro 5/6 standards (2009/2014): Regulation 715/2007 (“political” legislation) and several comitology regulations The State of Palestine Imports vehicles that conform to: Euro 5/6 standards (2009/2014): Regulation 715/2007

This project is funded by the European Commission MEDA MoS II Project – Ministry of Transport – State of Palestine Standardisation on Electronic Data Interchange. Instant information flow between Official Government Agencies and the Transport Business Sector that enables a speedy commercial and transparent transaction. Data Exchange Information Exchange Payment Exchange Secure Electronic Environment

This project is funded by the European Commission MEDA MoS II Project – Ministry of Transport – State of Palestine Single Informatio n Transaction System : 'Automated Information Transaction' System Trader (in cl. Transport) Authority 1 Authority 2 Authority 3 Authority 4 Integrated D o cu m e nts/ Data P a ym e n t Confirmatio n Standardisation Related to: E- Transport & Border Crossing Transactions Direct Trader Input (DTI) Customs Department Guarantee, Bond & Duties Payment Transactions ASYCUDA Transactions- Customs Department Import Licenses Bills of Lading Air Way Bill Cargo Manifest Pre & Post Clearance Interface with Customs Brokers Interface with Freight Forwarders Container and Cargo Tracking Standardisation Offices and Metrology The State of Palestine utilises: ASYCUDA – World Version, Direct Trader Input (DTI) together with E-Commerce and other Trade Facilitation- based Technologies.

This project is funded by the European Commission MEDA MoS II Project – Ministry of Transport – State of Palestine Standardisation and Compliance are tools that have been developed over the past number of years by intergovernmental agencies and international organisations such as UNECE, UNCTAD, WCO, IMO, ICAO and the ICC. Standardisation of Road and Traffic Signs are recommended by UNECE

This project is funded by the European Commission MEDA MoS II Project – Ministry of Transport – State of Palestine Standardisation Related to Light & Heavy Vehicles Heavy Vehicle Axle Loading Heavy Vehicle Load Safety Heavy Vehicle Safety Weighbridge Tests Heavy Vehicle Technical Inspections Vehicle Safety Related to Cross Border Standards Container Security and Safety Heavy Vehicle Load Distribution Safety Secure Load Straps & Ropes The State of Palestine complies with all National and Regional standards by Inspection and Monitoring through the Ministry of Transport and other related Government Departments

This project is funded by the European Commission MEDA MoS II Project – Ministry of Transport – State of Palestine

This project is funded by the European Commission MEDA MoS II Project – Ministry of Transport – State of Palestine STANDARDISATION WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES? Uniform Quality of Products – Nationally & Internationally Safe and Secure Transport Safe and Secure Roads Ease of Access & Movement of Vehicles Between Countries Ease of Transfer of Products Between Countries STANDARDISATION WHAT SHOULD IT LEAD TO? The answer is:

This project is funded by the European Commission MEDA MoS II Project – Ministry of Transport – State of Palestine TRADE FACILITATION IS ENHANCED BY THE HARMONISATION OF BORDER CROSSING PROCEDURES, TECHNOLOGY AND INFRASTRUCTURE THE WEST BANK AND GAZA RELY ON THEIR BORDER CROSSINGS FOR TRADE AND SUSTENANCE

This project is funded by the European Commission MEDA MoS II Project – Ministry of Transport – State of Palestine BORDER CROSSINGS SHOULD BE INTEGRATED WITH ALL AGENCIES UNDER ONE AUTHORITY THE OPTIMUM BORDER CROSSING SHOULD ALSO BE “JUXTAPOSE” WITH BOTH COUNTRIES WORKING SIDE BY SIDE BUT MAINTAINING NATIONAL INTEGRITY WITH AN INDICATED DE FACTO BORDER LINE

This project is funded by the European Commission MEDA MoS II Project – Ministry of Transport – State of Palestine TO SEE THIS TYPE OF JUXTAPOSE BORDER CROSSING IN ACTION WE WILL GIVE THE EXAMPLE OF THE PROPOSED QATAR TO BAHRAIN CAUSEWAY (BRIDGE) DUE TO THE BAD EXPERIENCE RELATED TO THE BOTTLENECKS AT THE KING FAHD CAUSEWAY – BETWEEN BAHRAIN AND SAUDI ARABIA – THEY STIPULATED THAT NO VEHCLES WOULD BE PERMITTED TO STOP ON THE NEW CAUSEWAY TO SEE THIS TYPE OF JUXTAPOSE BORDER CROSSING IN ACTION WE WILL GIVE THE EXAMPLE OF THE PROPOSED QATAR TO BAHRAIN CAUSEWAY (BRIDGE) DUE TO THE BAD EXPERIENCE RELATED TO THE BOTTLENECKS AT THE KING FAHD CAUSEWAY – BETWEEN BAHRAIN AND SAUDI ARABIA – THEY STIPULATED THAT NO VEHCLES WOULD BE PERMITTED TO STOP ON THE NEW CAUSEWAY

THURSDAY EVENING KING FAHD CAUSEWAY

This project is funded by the European Commission MEDA MoS II Project – Ministry of Transport – State of Palestine LET US TAKE A MAGIC CARPET AND FLY TO QATAR & BAHRAIN

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BAHRAIN QATAR QBCF JOINT QATAR – BAHRAIN OPERATIONS ENABLING 2010

Meeting Agenda 1. Further Discussions on Post-construction Border Operations - Scenario 4 - Transit Process - Clearance Procedures - Opposite Country Agency Status (Legal & Regulatory) 2. Conceptualize Letter of Agreement - Agreement of Basic Principles - Agreement of further discussion meetings.

Ministry of Finance Customs Ministry of Interior Immigration Coastguard Police Ministry of Works Ministry of Urban Planning Ministry of Interior Customs Immigration Coastguard Police Civil Defense Ministry of Finance Central Planning Office Civil Aviation Authority Seaports Authority Southern Area Municipalities Seaports Authority Ministry of Municipal and Urban Planning Ministry of Environment Museums Authority Civil Aviation Authority Ministry of Municipalities And Agriculture Affairs Abu Samra Crossing King Fahd Causeway Authority PROJECT ENABLING ENTITIES INVOLVED – QATAR & BAHRAIN Ministry of Defens e Ministry of Defens e

Customs Ministry of Interior Immigration Coastguard Police Ministry of Interior Immigration Coastguard Police Civil Defense Customs Ministry of Finance CROSS-BORDER “LETTER OF CONSENT” ENABLING ENTITIES INVOLVED – QATAR & BAHRAIN

POST CONSTRUCTION & OPERATION Project Enabling Cross Border Affairs

ENABLING POST-CONSTRUCTION CHALLENGES The Causeway Operation requires: Early Facilities Design Planning Design for unhindered traffic transit-flow Inclusion of the latest technology for transiting Cars, Heavy Goods Vehicles and Busses Modern Integrated Customs and Immigration

2. EACH END SCENARIO 3. ONE END SCENARIO 4. EACH END (SPLIT) SCENARIO Customs and Immigration BAHRAIN Customs and Immigration QATAR 1. CENTRE SCENARIO THE FOUR CONSIDERED CAUSEWAY SCENARIOS

BAHRAIN CUSTOMS & IMMIGRATION ”EXPORT” CLEARANCE QATAR CUSTOMS & IMMIGRATION “IMPORT” CLEARANCE VEHICLE TYPES PASSENGER BUS HEAVY GOODS RE-CHECK 1 2 QATAR BAHRAIN QATAR DE-FACTO BORDERLINE

English and then French Immigration and Vehicle Customs Clearance French and then English Immigration and Vehicle Customs Clearance English and then French Rail Passenger Immigration and Customs Clearance French and then English Rail Passenger Immigration and Customs Clearance EXAMPLE OF A SIMILAR INTEGRATED JUXTAPOSE SYSTEM CHANNEL TUNNEL

Each country will maintain their own, border related, legal and regulatory status without compromise or risk Each country will collect and retain goods tariffs, visa and other fees and transfer them to their respective financial ministries LEGAL & REGULATORY STATUS

BAHRAIN EXAMPLE: The Concept is to take the complete Bahrain Clearance process and place it in the Sovereign Territory of Qatar but still maintain and ensure full Bahrain Legal and Regulatory Integrity The Concept also ensures the same integrity for each officer in all the Border Crossing Agencies. They work as if they are working in their own country and they do not have to compromise any laws The status of the Bahrain Clearance Process and Personnel will be similar to that of an Embassy in another country

BAHRAIN QATAR IMPORT BORDER CONTROLS BAHRAIN EXPORT BORDER CONTROLS QATAR DE FACTO BORDER QATAR SOVERIEGN TERRITORY ALLOCATED WITHIN THE BOUNDERIES OF BAHRAIN CAUSEWAY ENTRY

CONCLUSIONS ON SCENARIO 4: SCENARIO MEETS ALL CRITERIA OF UNHINDERED TRANSIT PROCESS THERE IS NO REASON TO CHANGE OR INCREASE ANY DOCUMENTATION IT COMPLIES WITH BOTH COUNTRIES LEGAL REQUIREMENTS SOVERIEGN CLEARANCE INTEGRITY REMAINS IN PLACE CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNIFIED SECURITY INITIATIVES PROGRESS WILL REQUIRE ON-GOING MEETINGS AND DIALOGUE THERE WILL BE A REQUIREMENT FOR FORMAL AGREEMENTS TO OPERATE EFFECTIVELY THERE MUST BE ONE MANAGEMENT ENTITY

QATAR – BAHRAIN CAUSEWAY PROGRAMME BI-LATERAL OPERATIONS LETTER OF AGREEMENT Preamble To enable the smooth unhindered operation of the Qatar-Bahrain Causeway it will require operational methodology and practices that are coordinated and seamless. This in turn demands that the operations management encompasses all end-to-end aspects of the Causeway and that they operate in a self-sufficient manner. To achieve this it requires a single operational management entity. The QBCF selected Scenario 4 guarantees the free-flow of transit traffic across the Causeway, in both directions, by utilizing Integrated Border Management at each end. The QBCF Scenario 4 was selected because it fulfilled all the criteria as follows:

QATAR – BAHRAIN CAUSEWAY PROGRAMME BI-LATERAL OPERATIONS LETTER OF AGREEMENT All legal and regulation aspects maintained for both countries Effective and efficient multiple Border Agencies procedures Minimal transit formalities Bi-Lateral Passenger and Goods Clearance at one location in each direction Elimination of static traffic on the Causeway Fast transit across and leaving the Causeway Causeway Revenues and Cost handled at one source All the above criteria are fully achievable with an “all-encompassing” Causeway Management Strategy which in turn requires bi-lateral Agreements and bi-lateral flexibility.

QATAR – BAHRAIN CAUSEWAY PROGRAMME BI-LATERAL OPERATIONS LETTER OF AGREEMENT QATAR – BAHRAIN CAUSEWAY OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITY 4 BAHRAIN QATAR 4 The Operational Responsibility should encompass the following: 1.All areas of the Causeway in Qatar and Bahrain including the landings, approaches and Border-related Agencies Facilities 2.All services and amenities 3.All Maintenance including Civil and Utilities – Land/Sea based 4.A De-facto Border Crossing at each end of the Causeway

BAHRAIN Border Agencies & Emergency Services QATAR Border Agencies & Emergency Services QBC (FOUNDATION) AUTHORITY OPERATIONS DIVISION QBC Authority BAHRAIN QBC Authority QATAR QBC Authority Maintenance Utilities BAHRAIN QBC Authority Maintenance Utilities QATAR QBC (FOUNDATION) AUTHORITY

QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSIONS This project is funded by the European Commission MEDA MoS II Project – Ministry of Transport – State of Palestine