(1) The APEC summit in Mexico in October produced the STAR (Secure Trade in the APEC Region) Initiative that commits the members "to accelerate action on screening people and cargo for security before transit; increasing security on ships and airplanes while en route; and enhancing security in airports and seaports" by 2005. Complete details are available at http://usinfo.state.gov/regional/ea/apec/mexico/fsstarinit.html.

(2) For more details on the initial drafts and the compromise plan finally released, see http://www.cnn.com/2002/BUSINESS/asia/10/30/economy.japan/index.html.