44 11. The Coordinating Committee will constitute the means of communication and information between the two Parties with regard to matters pertaining to the implementation of this Article. ARTICLE XVII Surveys The United States may carry out topographic, hydrographic, agrologic and other surveys (including the taking of aerial photographs) within the areas made available for the use of the United States pursuant to this Agreement and within the watershed basin of Gatun, Alajuela (Madden) and Miraflores Lakes. Surveys in other areas of the Republic of Panama shall require authorization from the Republic of Panama and shall be carried out in the manner agreed upon in the Coordinating Committee. The Republic of Panama shall, at its option, designate a representative to be present during such surveys. The United States shall furnish a copy of the data resulting from such surveys to the Republic of Panama at no cost. ARTICLE XVIII Claims 1. (a) Each Party shall settle claims against it for damage to any property owned and used by the other Party in the following circumstances: TIAS 10031