Introductory text

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 2320/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2002 establishing common rules in the field of civil aviation security^f1, and in particular Article 4(2) thereof,

Whereas:

The Commission is required, by virtue of Regulation (EC) No 2320/2002, to adopt measures for the implementation of common basic standards for aviation security throughout the European Community. Commission Regulation (EC) No 622/2003 of 4 April 2003 laying down measures for the implementation of the common basic standards on aviation security^f2 was the first act containing such measures.

There is a need for measures giving greater precision to the common basic standards.

In particular, it should be possible to test new technologies and processes, on a trial basis and for a limited period of time. Such trials should not prejudice the overall levels of aviation security.

Regulation (EC) No 622/2003 should be amended accordingly.

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee on Civil Aviation Security,

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