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CAPPS [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-10-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Surveillance and Formalities (Air Transport)
- National and International Security
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Computer-Assisted Passenger Prescreening System II
1, record 1, English, Computer%2DAssisted%20Passenger%20Prescreening%20System%20II
correct, United States
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CAPPS II 1, record 1, English, CAPPS%20II
correct, United States
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CAPPS II is not in use since August 2004. 2, record 1, English, - Computer%2DAssisted%20Passenger%20Prescreening%20System%20II
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Computer-Assisted Passenger Pre-screening System II
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Contrôles et formalités (Transport aérien)
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Computer-Assisted Passenger Prescreening System II
1, record 1, French, Computer%2DAssisted%20Passenger%20Prescreening%20System%20II
correct, United States
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- CAPPS II 1, record 1, French, CAPPS%20II
correct, United States
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Computer-Assisted Passenger Pre-screening System II
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-10-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Surveillance and Formalities (Air Transport)
- National and International Security
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Computer-Assisted Passenger Prescreening System I
1, record 2, English, Computer%2DAssisted%20Passenger%20Prescreening%20System%20I
correct, United States
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CAPPS I 2, record 2, English, CAPPS%20I
correct, United States
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Computer-Assisted Passenger Prescreening System 3, record 2, English, Computer%2DAssisted%20Passenger%20Prescreening%20System
unofficial, United States
- CAPPS 4, record 2, English, CAPPS
unofficial, United States
- CAPPS 4, record 2, English, CAPPS
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
… a computer profiling system [used by airlines] to select … passengers who pose the greatest risk and whose baggage should be subject to a more rigorous inspection. 5, record 2, English, - Computer%2DAssisted%20Passenger%20Prescreening%20System%20I
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In 2003, the system was replaced by a new system called "Computer-Assisted Passenger Prescreening System II." 6, record 2, English, - Computer%2DAssisted%20Passenger%20Prescreening%20System%20I
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Computer-Assisted Passenger Pre-screening System I
- Computer-Assisted Passenger Pre-screening System
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Contrôles et formalités (Transport aérien)
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Computer-Assisted Passenger Prescreening System I
1, record 2, French, Computer%2DAssisted%20Passenger%20Prescreening%20System%20I
correct, United States
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- CAPPS I 2, record 2, French, CAPPS%20I
correct, United States
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Computer Assisted Passenger Prescreening System 3, record 2, French, Computer%20Assisted%20Passenger%20Prescreening%20System
unofficial, United States
- CAPPS 4, record 2, French, CAPPS
unofficial, United States
- CAPPS 4, record 2, French, CAPPS
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Computer-Assisted Passenger Pre-screening System I
- Computer-Assisted Passenger Pre-screening System
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-04-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Crude Oil and Petroleum Products
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers
1, record 3, English, Canadian%20Association%20of%20Petroleum%20Producers
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- CAPP 2, record 3, English, CAPP
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Canadian Petroleum Association 3, record 3, English, Canadian%20Petroleum%20Association
former designation, correct
- CPA 4, record 3, English, CPA
former designation, correct
- CPA 4, record 3, English, CPA
- Independent Petroleum Association of Canada 3, record 3, English, Independent%20Petroleum%20Association%20of%20Canada
former designation, correct
- IPAC 4, record 3, English, IPAC
former designation, correct
- IPAC 4, record 3, English, IPAC
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Titles and abbreviations confirmed by the Association. 5, record 3, English, - Canadian%20Association%20of%20Petroleum%20Producers
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
CAPP's mission is to enhance the economic well-being and sustainability of the Canadian upstream petroleum industry in a socially, environmentally and technically responsible manner. Working closely with our members, governments, communities and stakeholders, CAPP analyzes key oil and gas issues and represents member interests nationally in 12 of Canada's 13 provinces and territories. At this time, Nunavut does not have oil and gas activity. 6, record 3, English, - Canadian%20Association%20of%20Petroleum%20Producers
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Pétroles bruts et dérivés
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Association canadienne des producteurs pétroliers
1, record 3, French, Association%20canadienne%20des%20producteurs%20p%C3%A9troliers
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Association pétrolière du Canada 2, record 3, French, Association%20p%C3%A9troli%C3%A8re%20du%20Canada
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- Independent Petroleum Association of Canada 3, record 3, French, Independent%20Petroleum%20Association%20of%20Canada
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- IPAC 4, record 3, French, IPAC
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- IPAC 4, record 3, French, IPAC
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellations et abréviations confirmées par l'organisme. 5, record 3, French, - Association%20canadienne%20des%20producteurs%20p%C3%A9troliers
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités nacionales canadienses
- Petróleo bruto y derivados
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- Asociación Canadiense de Productores de Petróleo
1, record 3, Spanish, Asociaci%C3%B3n%20Canadiense%20de%20Productores%20de%20Petr%C3%B3leo
unofficial, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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