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1. In order to maintain comparable standards of security, the Competent Security Authorities shall, on request, inform each other about their security regulations, policies and practices for protecting Classified Information.
2. On request of the Competent Security Authority of one Party, the Competent Security Authority of the other Party shall issue a written confirmation that a valid Personnel Security Clearance or Facility Security Clearance has been issued.
3. If a national of one Party requires a Personnel Security Clearance, the Competent Security Authority of the other Party may send a request to issue a Personnel Security Clearance, to the Competent Security Authority of the Party he or she is a national of, in accordance with national laws and regulations.
4. If a Contractor under the jurisdiction of one Party requires a Facility Security Clearance, the Competent Security Authority of the other Party may send a request to issue a Facility Security Clearance to the Competent Security Authority of the Contractor, in accordance with national laws and regulations.
5. The Competent Security Authorities shall carry out vetting procedures for their nationals and issue Personnel Security Clearances or provide information about vetting results and Facility Security Clearances for legal entities under their jurisdiction in accordance with national laws and regulations.
6. The Competent Security Authorities shall assist each other in carrying out Facility Security Clearance and Personnel Security Clearance vetting on request and in accordance with national laws and regulations.
7. The Competent Security Authorities shall promptly notify each other in writing about changes in recognised Personnel Security Clearances and Facility Security Clearances for which a confirmation has been provided.
8. The co-operation under this Agreement shall be effected in English.