This project is funded by the European Commission

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

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

3. This project is funded by the European Commission 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) 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 2004. In 2007, this Directive has been repealed and replaced by Regulation 715/2007 (Euro 5/6).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: 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/EC Euro 5/6 standards (2009/2014): Regulation 715/2007 (“political” legislation) and several comitology regulations 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 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 The State of Palestine Imports vehicles that conform to: Euro 5/6 standards (2009/2014): Regulation 715/2007 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. 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. MEDA MoS II Project – Ministry of Transport – State of Palestine

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

5. This project is funded by the European Commission • 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. : 'Automated Information Transaction' System Authority 1 D o cu m e nts/ Single Informatio n Transaction System Integrated Data Authority 2 P a ym e n t Confirmatio n Integrated Trader (in cl. Transport) Authority 3 Authority 4 MEDA MoS II Project – Ministry of Transport – State of Palestine

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

7. This project is funded by the European Commission Standardisation Related to Light & Heavy Vehicles Heavy Vehicle Load Safety Heavy Vehicle Axle Loading Container Security and Safety 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 Heavy Vehicle Safety Weighbridge Tests Heavy Vehicle Technical Inspections Secure Load Straps & Ropes Vehicle Safety Related to Cross Border Standards Heavy Vehicle Load Distribution Safety MEDA MoS II Project – Ministry of Transport – State of Palestine

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

9. This project is funded by the European Commission • 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: HARMONISATION MEDA MoS II Project – Ministry of Transport – State of Palestine

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

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

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

13. THURSDAY EVENING KING FAHD CAUSEWAY

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

15. BR4 EM5 EM6 BR5 / CSB B BR3 EM4 BR2 / CSB Q EM3 EM2 BR1 Qatar Bahrain EM1 15

16. BAHRAIN QATAR QBCF JOINT QATAR – BAHRAIN OPERATIONS ENABLING 2010

17. Meeting Agenda1. 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.

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

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

20. POST CONSTRUCTION&OPERATION Project Enabling Cross Border Affairs

21. 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

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

23. 1 BAHRAIN QATAR 2 DE-FACTO BORDERLINE QATAR • VEHICLE TYPES • PASSENGER • BUS • HEAVY GOODS • RE-CHECK BAHRAIN CUSTOMS & IMMIGRATION ”EXPORT” CLEARANCE QATAR CUSTOMS & IMMIGRATION “IMPORT” CLEARANCE

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

25. LEGAL & REGULATORY STATUS • 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

26. 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

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

28. 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

29. QATAR – BAHRAIN CAUSEWAY PROGRAMMEBI-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:

30. QATAR – BAHRAIN CAUSEWAY PROGRAMMEBI-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.

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

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

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