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DHS/TSA RIN: 1652-AA60 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: Over-the-Road Buses--Vulnerability Assessment and Security Plan 
Abstract: The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will add new regulations to improve the security of over-the-road bus operators in accordance with section 1531 of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007. The rulemaking will propose general requirements for each over-the-road bus operator assigned by the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to a high-risk tier to conduct a vulnerability assessment and implement a security plan. 
Agency: Department of Homeland Security(DHS)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: Undetermined  Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined 
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined     (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
Legal Authority: 49 USC 114    PL 110-53, sec 1531   
Legal Deadline:
Action Source Description Date
Final  Statutory  section 1531 directs TSA to issue a regulation no later than 18 months after date of enactment.  02/03/2009 

Overall Description of Deadline: According to section 1531 of Public Law 110-53, Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (Aug. 3, 2007; 121 Stat. 266), TSA must issue a regulation no later than 18 months after date of enactment (Feb. 3, 2009) of this Act.

Statement of Need: The rulemaking will propose general requirements for each high-risk over-the-road bus operator to conduct a vulnerability assessment and implement a security plan.

Summary of the Legal Basis: 49 U.S.C. 114; section 1531 of Public Law 110-53, Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (Aug. 3, 2007; 121 Stat. 266).

Anticipated Costs and Benefits: Economic analysis under development.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  10/00/2009    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined  Government Levels Affected: Undetermined 
Federalism: Undetermined 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
David Kasminoff
Senior Counsel, Regulations and Security Standards
Department of Homeland Security
Transportation Security Administration
Chief Counsel's Office, 6595 Springfield Center Drive,
Springfield, VA 20598-6002
Phone:571 227-3583
Email: david.kasminoff@tsa.dhs.gov

Walter (Bud) Hunt
Chief, Threats, Vulnerabilities, & Consequences Br; Highway & Motor Carrier Programs
Department of Homeland Security
Transportation Security Administration
Office of Transportation Sector Network Management, TSA-28, HQ, E4-415N, 601 South 12th Street,
Arlington, VA 20598-6028
Phone:571 227-2152
Fax:571 227-2935
Email: bud.hunt@dhs.gov