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DHS/TSA RIN: 1652-AA67 Publication ID: Spring 2013 
Title: Passenger Screening Using Advanced Imaging Technology 
Abstract: This rulemaking is being issued to comply with the decision rendered by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District Columbia Circuit in Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on July 15, 2011, 653 F.3d 1 (D.C. Cir. 2011). The Court directed TSA to conduct notice and comment rulemaking on the use of advanced imaging technology (AIT) in the primary screening of passengers. As a result, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) proposes to amend its civil aviation regulations to clarify that screening and inspection of an individual conducted to control access to the sterile area of an airport or to an aircraft may include the use of AIT. 
Agency: Department of Homeland Security(DHS)  Priority: Economically Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: Yes  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 1540.107   
Legal Authority: 49 USC 44925   
Legal Deadline:
Action Source Description Date
NPRM  Judicial  TSA issue an NPRM by the end of March 2013.  03/31/2013 

Overall Description of Deadline: In the July 15, 2011, decision described below, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District Columbia Circuit directed TSA promptly to proceed to conduct notice and comment rulemaking.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  03/26/2013  78 FR 18287   
NPRM Comment Period End  06/24/2013 
Final Rule  06/00/2014 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes 
Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Chawanna Carrington
Project Manager, Passenger Screening Program
Department of Homeland Security
Transportation Security Administration
Office of Security Capabilities, 601 South 12th Street,
Arlington, VA 20598-6016
Phone:571 227-2958
Fax:571 227-1931
Email: chawanna.carrington@tsa.dhs.gov

Monica Grasso Ph.D.
Manager, Economic Analysis Branch-Cross Modal Division
Department of Homeland Security
Transportation Security Administration
Office of Security Policy and Industry Engagement, 601 South 12th Street,
Arlington, VA 20598-6028
Phone:571 227-3329
Email: monica.grasso@tsa.dhs.gov

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