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1. In order to maintain comparable standards of security, the Competent Security Authorities of the Parties shall, on request, inform each other about their security regulations, policies and practices for protecting Classified Information.
2. The Competent Security Authorities of the Parties shall recognize Personnel Security Clearances and Facility Security Clearances issued in accordance with the national laws and regulations of the other Party and in the scope of this Agreement.
3. On request of the Competent Security Authority of one Party, the Competent Security Authority of the other Party shall provide a written confirmation that a valid Personnel Security Clearance or Facility Security Clearance has been issued.
4. The Competent Security Authorities of the Parties shall assist each other in carrying out Facility Security Clearance and Personnel Security Clearance investigations on request and in accordance with national laws and regulations.
5. The Competent Security Authorities of the Parties shall promptly notify each other in writing about changes in recognized Personnel Security Clearances and Facility Security Clearances for whom or for which a confirmation has been provided.