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UNCLAS VIENNA 000156 
 
SIPDIS 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: PTER PBTS KCRM CVIS CMGT PREL AU
SUBJECT: AUSTRIA: CONSULTATIONS ON COMPLIANCE WITH 9/11 ACT 
REQUIREMENTS AND LASP LETTER 
 
REF: (A) STATE 13462 (B) STATE 13182 (C) VIENNA 89 
 
¶1. Econ/Pol Counselor met Feb. 13 with MFA Director for 
Justice and Home Affairs, Dr. Johann Brieger, to relay the 
information/requests in Reftels A and B. 
 
¶2. 9/11 Requirements Consultations: Brieger said that, based 
on preliminary consultations within the GoA, the proposed 
dates (March 23-24) were acceptable.  He will provide formal 
concurrence after confirming the dates with the other 
concerned agencies.  He also welcomed the presentation on the 
TSC and data protection, saying it would be of great help to 
the Data Protection Council in preparing questions for the 
U.S. delegation.  He also agreed that the Council should 
provide a list of questions in advance of the consultations, 
so as to make them maximally useful.  Brieger accepted the 
U.S. proposal for expert consultations on both HSPD-6 and 
PCSC agreements following the discussions on data protection 
(possibly the morning of March 24).  Embassy and MFA will 
consult on an exact schedule for the consultations once the 
delegation's travel schedule is available. 
 
¶3. LASP Letter: Brieger reviewed the draft text of the LASP 
diplomatic note and, based on his preliminary discussions 
with the MoI, had no substantive concerns.  He asked for some 
time to review the text for any non-substantive corrections 
specific to Austria that may be required.  Embassy will 
report any proposed changes to Department before transmitting 
the note.  Brieger said he thought the review of the draft 
text should take no more than a week. 
KILNER