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DHS/TSA RIN: 1652-AA02 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: Civil Aviation Security Rules 
Abstract: On February 22, 2002, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) published a final rule, with a request for comments, transferring the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) rules (14 CFR) governing civil aviation security to TSA (49 CFR). That rulemaking also amended those rules to enhance security as required by ATSA, codified at 49 U.S.C. 44940. ATSA requires that by November 19, 2002, the responsibility for inspecting persons and property carried by aircraft operators and foreign air carriers be transferred to TSA and that TSA make a number of improvements to aviation security screening in the United States; including that screening of individuals and property be conducted by TSA employees and companies under contract with TSA; enhanced qualifications and training of screeners; and that Federal law enforcement officers be present at screening locations. It was intended to improve the quality of screening conducted by aircraft operators and foreign air carriers; to improve the qualifications of individuals performing screening, and thereby to improve the level of security in air transportation. The rule helped ensure a smooth transition of aviation security from the FAA to TSA, and avoided disruptions in air transportation due to any shortage of qualified screeners. TSA has conducted a number of other rulemakings that have addressed issues raised in many of the 2002 rule comments. 
Agency: Department of Homeland Security(DHS)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-Term Actions 
Major: Undetermined  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 14 CFR 91    14 CFR 107 to 109    14 CFR 121    14 CFR 129    14 CFR 135    14 CFR 139    14 CFR 191    49 CFR 1500 to 1550   
Legal Authority: 49 USC 40101 et seq, PL 107-71   
Legal Deadline:
Action Source Description Date
Final  Statutory  ATSA requires TSA to transfer aviation security responsibilities from FAA to TSA within 3 months of enactment of ATSA.  02/19/2002 

Overall Description of Deadline: The Aviation and Transportation Security Act (ATSA) (Pub. L. 107-71; Nov. 19, 2001), mandated that not later than 3 months after the date of enactment of this Act, TSA assume civil aviation security functions and responsibilities under chapter 449 of 49 U.S.C., in accordance with a schedule to be developed by the Secretary of Transportation, in consultation with air carriers, foreign air carriers, and the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Final Rule  12/28/2001  66 FR 67117   
Final Rule Effective  12/28/2001    
Final Rule; Request for Comments  02/22/2002  67 FR 8340   
Final Rule Effective  02/17/2002    
Final Rule Comment Period End  03/25/2002    
Next Action Undetermined  To Be Determined    
Additional Information: Transferred from RIN 2110-AA03
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined  Government Levels Affected: None 
Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Linda L. Kent
Assistant Chief Counsel for Regulations and Security Standards
Department of Homeland Security
Transportation Security Administration
Office of the Chief Counsel, 601 South 12th Street,
Arlington, VA 20598-6002
Phone:571 227-2675
Fax:571 227-1381
Email: linda.kent@tsa.dhs.gov

Dominick S. Caridi
Director, Regulatory and Economic Analysis
Department of Homeland Security
Transportation Security Administration
Office of Security Policy and Industry Engagement, TSA-28, HQ, E10-419N, 601 South 12th Street,
Arlington, VA 20598-6028
Phone:571 227-2952
Fax:703 603-0404
Email: dominick.caridi@tsa.dhs.gov

Robert (Bob) J. Cammaroto
Policy & Plans Branch Chief of Airports
Department of Homeland Security
Transportation Security Administration
Office of Transportation Sector Network Management, TSA-28, HQ, E3, 601 South 12th Street,
Arlington, VA 22202-4220
Phone:571 227-2407
Email: bob.cammaroto@dhs.gov