49 C.F.R. 49 CFR--PART 1544
Title 49 - Transportation
Effective Date(s): October 23, 2006 19. Add a new §1544.228 to read as follows: This section applies in the United States to each aircraft operator operating under a full program under §1544.101(a), or a full all-cargo program under §1544.101(h) of this part. (a) This section applies for each employee and agent the aircraft operator authorizes to have unescorted access to cargo from the time— (1) The cargo reaches a location where an aircraft operator with a full all-cargo program consolidates or inspects it pursuant to security program requirements until the cargo enters an airport Security Identification Display Area or is transferred to another TSA-regulated aircraft operator, foreign air carrier, or indirect air carrier; or (2) An aircraft operator with a full program accepts the cargo until the cargo: (i) Enters an airport Security Identification Display Area; (ii) Is removed from the destination airport; or (iii) Is transferred to another TSA-regulated aircraft operator, foreign air carrier, or indirect air carrier. (b) Before an aircraft operator authorizes, and before an employee or agent gains, unescorted access to cargo as described in paragraph (a) of this section, each employee or agent must successfully complete one of the following: (1) A criminal history records check under §§1542.209, 1544.229, or 1544.230 of this chapter, if the employee or agent is otherwise required to undergo that check. (2) A Security Threat Assessment under part 1540 subpart C of this chapter. An employee or agent who has successfully completed this Security Threat Assessment for one employer need not complete it for another employer if the employee or agent has been continuously employed in a position that requires a Security Threat Assessment. (3) Another Security Threat Assessment approved by TSA as comparable to paragraphs (b)(1) or (2) of this section. (c) Each aircraft operator must ensure that each individual who has access to its cargo— (1) Has successfully completed one of the checks in paragraph (b) of this section; (2) Is escorted by an employee or agent who has successfully completed one of the checks in paragraph (b) of this section; or (3) Is authorized to serve as law enforcement personnel at that location. (d) Operators must comply with the requirements of this section not later than November 22, 2006.
Amendment from May 26, 2006
49 CFR--PART 1544
Amendment(s) published May 26, 2006, in 71 FR 30511
§ 1544.228 Access to cargo: Security threat assessments for cargo personnel in the United States.
