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DHS/TSA | RIN: 1652-AA55 | Publication ID: Fall 2009 |
Title: Public Transportation and Passenger Railroads--Security Training of Employees | |
Abstract: The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will propose a new regulation to improve the security of public transportation and passenger railroads in accordance with the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007. This rulemaking will propose general requirements for a public transportation security training program and a passenger railroad training program to prepare public transportation and passenger railroad employees, including frontline employees, for potential security threats and conditions. | |
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: Yes | 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, secs 1408 and 1517 |
Legal Deadline:
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Overall Description of Deadline: According to section 1408 of Public Law 110-53, Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (Aug. 3, 2007; 121 Stat. 266), interim final regulations for public transportation agencies are due 90 days after the date of enactment (Nov. 1, 2007), and final regulations are due 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act. According to section 1517 of the same Act, final regulations for railroads are due no later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act. |
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Statement of Need: A security training program for public transportation agencies and for passenger railroads is proposed to prepare public transportation and passenger railroad employees, including frontline employees, for potential security threats and conditions. |
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Summary of the Legal Basis: 49 U.S.C. 114; sections 1408 and 1517 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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Alternatives: TSA is required by statute to publish regulations requiring security programs for these operators. As part of its notice of proposed rulemaking, TSA will seek public comment on the numerous ways in which the final rule could carry out the requirements of the statute. |
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Anticipated Costs and Benefits: Economic analysis under development. |
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Risks: The Department of Homeland Security aims to prevent terrorist attacks within the United States and to reduce the vulnerability of the United States to terrorism. By providing for security training for personnel, TSA intends in this rulemaking to reduce the risk of a terrorist attack on this transportation sector. |
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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 | |
Related RINs: Related to 1652-AA57, Related to 1652-AA59 | |
Agency Contact: Thomas L. Farmer Deputy General Manager-Mass Transit Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration Office of Transportation Sector Network Management, TSA-28, E10-219S, 601 South 12th Street, Arlington, VA 20598-6028 Phone:571 227-3552 Email: tom.farmer@dhs.gov Shaina Pereira Economist, Regulatory Development and Economic Analysis Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration Office of Transportation Sector Network Management, TSA-28, HQ, E10-339N, 601 South 12th Street, Arlington, VA 20598-6028 Phone:571 227-5138 Fax:571 227-1362 Email: shaina.pereira@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 |