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DHS/TSA | RIN: 1652-AA56 | Publication ID: Fall 2009 |
Title: Public Transportation and Passenger Railroads--Vulnerability Assessment and Security Plan | |
Abstract: The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will propose new regulations to enhance security in public transportation and passenger railroad operations in accordance with sections 1405 and 1512 of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007. This rulemaking will propose general requirements to require public transportation agencies that the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has determined are at high risk for terrorism to develop comprehensive security plans. Technical assistance and guidance will be provided to these agencies in preparing and implementing the security plans. This rulemaking will also propose general requirements for each passenger railroad carrier assigned by the Secretary of 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: Long-Term Actions |
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, secs 1405 and 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), a final regulation for passenger railroads is due no later than 12 months after the date of enactment of the Act. There is no legal deadline for public transportation agencies. |
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined | Government Levels Affected: Undetermined |
Federalism: Undetermined | |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No | |
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No | |
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 Betsy Campos Economist, Regulatory Development and Economic Analysis Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration Office of Transportation Sector Network Management, TSA-28, HQ, E10-342N, 601 South 12th Street, Arlington, VA 20598-6028 Phone:571 227-4662 Fax:571 227-1362 Email: betsy.campos@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 |