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DHS/TSA | RIN: 1652-AA58 | Publication ID: Fall 2008 |
Title: Railroads--Vulnerability Assessment and Security Plan | |
Abstract: The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will add new regulations to improve the security of rail transportation in accordance with the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007. This rulemaking will propose general requirements for each railroad carrier assigned by the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to a high-risk tier to conduct a vulnerability assessment; implement a security plan that addresses security performance requirements; and establish standards and guidelines for developing and implementing these vulnerability assessments and security plans. | |
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 1512 |
Legal Deadline:
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Overall Description of Deadline: According to section 1512 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 12 months after date of enactment of this Act. |
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Statement of Need: The rulemaking will propose general requirements for each high-risk railroad carrier to conduct a vulnerability assessment; implement a security plan that addresses security performance requirements; and establish standards and guidelines for developing and implementing these vulnerability assessments and security plans. |
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Summary of the Legal Basis: 49 U.S.C. 114; section 1512 of Public Law 110-53, Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (Aug. 3, 2007; 121 Stat. 266). |
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Anticipated Costs and Benefits: Economic analysis under development. |
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Timetable:
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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: Scott Gorton Executive Director, Surface Policy Division Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration Policy, Plans, and Engagement, 6595 Springfield Center Drive, Springfield, VA 20598-6002 Phone:571 227-1251 Email: tsa-surface@tsa.dhs.gov 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 |