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        <RIN>1652-AA02</RIN>
        <PUBLICATION>
            <PUBLICATION_ID>200904</PUBLICATION_ID>
            <PUBLICATION_TITLE>Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions</PUBLICATION_TITLE>
        </PUBLICATION>
        <AGENCY>
            <CODE>1652</CODE>
            <NAME>Transportation Security Administration</NAME>
            <ACRONYM>TSA</ACRONYM>
        </AGENCY>
        <PARENT_AGENCY>
            <CODE>1600</CODE>
            <NAME>Department of Homeland Security</NAME>
            <ACRONYM>DHS</ACRONYM>
        </PARENT_AGENCY>
        <RULE_TITLE>Civil Aviation Security Rules</RULE_TITLE>
        <ABSTRACT><![CDATA[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.]]></ABSTRACT>
        <PRIORITY_CATEGORY>Other Significant</PRIORITY_CATEGORY>
        <RIN_STATUS>Previously Published in The Unified Agenda</RIN_STATUS>
        <RULE_STAGE>Long-Term Actions</RULE_STAGE>
        <MAJOR>Undetermined</MAJOR>
        <UNFUNDED_MANDATE_LIST>
            <UNFUNDED_MANDATE>No</UNFUNDED_MANDATE>
        </UNFUNDED_MANDATE_LIST>
        <CFR_LIST>
            <CFR>14 CFR 91</CFR>
            <CFR>14 CFR 107 to 109</CFR>
            <CFR>14 CFR 121</CFR>
            <CFR>14 CFR 129</CFR>
            <CFR>14 CFR 135</CFR>
            <CFR>14 CFR 139</CFR>
            <CFR>14 CFR 191</CFR>
            <CFR>49 CFR 1500 to 1550</CFR>
        </CFR_LIST>
        <LEGAL_AUTHORITY_LIST>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>49 USC 40101 et seq, PL 107-71</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
        </LEGAL_AUTHORITY_LIST>
        <LEGAL_DLINE_LIST>
            <LEGAL_DLINE_INFO>
                <DLINE_TYPE>Statutory</DLINE_TYPE>
                <DLINE_ACTION_STAGE>Final</DLINE_ACTION_STAGE>
                <DLINE_DATE>02/19/2002</DLINE_DATE>
                <DLINE_DESC>ATSA requires TSA to transfer aviation security responsibilities from FAA to TSA within 3 months of enactment of ATSA.</DLINE_DESC>
            </LEGAL_DLINE_INFO>
        </LEGAL_DLINE_LIST>
        <LEGAL_DLINE_OVERALL_DESC>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.  </LEGAL_DLINE_OVERALL_DESC>
        <RPLAN_ENTRY>No</RPLAN_ENTRY>
        <TIMETABLE_LIST>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>Final Rule</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>12/28/2001</TTBL_DATE>
                <FR_CITATION>66 FR 67117</FR_CITATION>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>Final Rule Effective</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>12/28/2001</TTBL_DATE>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>Final Rule; Request for Comments</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>02/22/2002</TTBL_DATE>
                <FR_CITATION>67 FR 8340</FR_CITATION>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>Final Rule Effective</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>02/17/2002</TTBL_DATE>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>Final Rule Comment Period End</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>03/25/2002</TTBL_DATE>
            </TIMETABLE>
            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>Next Action Undetermined</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>To Be Determined</TTBL_DATE>
            </TIMETABLE>
        </TIMETABLE_LIST>
        <ADDITIONAL_INFO>Transferred from RIN 2110-AA03</ADDITIONAL_INFO>
        <RFA_REQUIRED>Undetermined</RFA_REQUIRED>
        <GOVT_LEVEL_LIST>
            <GOVT_LEVEL>None</GOVT_LEVEL>
        </GOVT_LEVEL_LIST>
        <FEDERALISM>No</FEDERALISM>
        <ENERGY_AFFECTED>No</ENERGY_AFFECTED>
        <PRINT_PAPER>No</PRINT_PAPER>
        <INTERNATIONAL_INTEREST>No</INTERNATIONAL_INTEREST>
        <AGENCY_CONTACT_LIST>
            <CONTACT>
                <FIRST_NAME>Thomas</FIRST_NAME>
                <LAST_NAME>Philson</LAST_NAME>
                <TITLE>Deputy Director, Regulatory and Economic Analysis</TITLE>
                <AGENCY>
                    <CODE>1652</CODE>
                    <NAME>Transportation Security Administration</NAME>
                    <ACRONYM>TSA</ACRONYM>
                </AGENCY>
                <PHONE>571 227-3236</PHONE>
                <FAX>571 227-1362</FAX>
                <EMAIL>thomas.philson@dhs.gov</EMAIL>
                <MAILING_ADDRESS>
                    <STREET_ADDRESS>Office of Transportation Sector Network Management, TSA-28, HQ, E10-411N, 601 South 12th Street,</STREET_ADDRESS>
                    <CITY>Arlington</CITY>
                    <STATE>VA</STATE>
                    <ZIP>20598-6028</ZIP>
                </MAILING_ADDRESS>
            </CONTACT>
            <CONTACT>
                <FIRST_NAME>Mardi</FIRST_NAME>
                <LAST_NAME>Thompson</LAST_NAME>
                <MIDDLE_NAME>Ruth</MIDDLE_NAME>
                <TITLE>Senior Counsel, Regulations and Security Standards</TITLE>
                <AGENCY>
                    <CODE>1652</CODE>
                    <NAME>Transportation Security Administration</NAME>
                    <ACRONYM>TSA</ACRONYM>
                </AGENCY>
                <PHONE>202 365-1850</PHONE>
                <FAX>571 227-1379</FAX>
                <EMAIL>mardi.thompson@tsa.dhs.gov</EMAIL>
                <MAILING_ADDRESS>
                    <STREET_ADDRESS>TSA-2, Chief Counsel, Office of the Chief Counsel, 601 South 12th Street,</STREET_ADDRESS>
                    <CITY>Arlington</CITY>
                    <STATE>VA</STATE>
                    <ZIP>20598-6002</ZIP>
                </MAILING_ADDRESS>
            </CONTACT>
        </AGENCY_CONTACT_LIST>
    </RIN_INFO>
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