Agreement between the Government of New Zealand and the Government of the United States of America on Technology Safeguards Associated with United States Participation in Space Launches from New Zealand

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Treaty Code:

B2016-07

Treaty Type:

Bilateral/Plurilateral

Common Name:

Technology Safeguards Agreement (TSA)

Responsible Department:

Foreign Affairs and Trade

Administering Department:

Business Innovation and Employment

Treaty Status:

In Force

Treaty Summary:

The Technology Safeguards Agreement (TSA) is a bilateral treaty between the New Zealand Government and the United States Government to enable the use and secure management of sensitive US space launch and satellite technology in New Zealand.

The TSA is accompanied by an “Arrangement between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of New Zealand relating to the Agreement between The Government of the United States of America and the Government of New Zealand on Technology Safeguards associated with United States participation in Space Launches from New Zealand” (the “Side-Arrangement”) which outlines the circumstances in which New Zealand agencies would need to exercise specific powers in relation to certain Articles of the TSA and procedures to protect US technology in these circumstances.

The TSA has been signed and was tabled in the House of Representatives for treaty examination on 14 June 2016.  Before the TSA enters into force it will be necessary to conlcude a contract between the Crown and Rocket Lab to give effect to the provisions of the TSA. The TSA will enter in force once the Parties have exchanged notifications confirming that all domestic requirements necessary for the Agreement's entry into force have been fulfilled. This is anticipated to occur later in August 2016.

NZ Adherence Status:

In Force

Adherence Type:

Third person note

Signature Date:

16/06/2016

Adherence Date:

12/12/2016

Expired:

No

Date Concluded:

16/06/2016

Place Concluded:

Washington

Entry Into Force Date:

12/12/2016

NZ Entry Into Force Date:

12/12/2016

Termination Date:

Withdrawal Date:

Withdrawal Notification Date:

NZ Objections:

No

NZ Reservations:

No

NZ Declarations:

No

NZ Territorial Applications:

None

NZTS Number:

NZTS2016/14

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Parties:

United States of America

Adherence Type:

Third person note

Adherence Date:

12/08/2016

Signature Date:

16/06/2016

Entry Into Force:

12/12/2016

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