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49 C.F.R. § 1548.5   Adoption and implementation of the security program.

Title 49 - Transportation

Title 49: Transportation
PART 1548—INDIRECT AIR CARRIER SECURITY

§ 1548.5   Adoption and implementation of the security program.

Link to an amendment published at 71 FR 30513, May 26, 2006.

Link to a correction published at 71 FR 31964, Jun 2, 2006.

(a) Security program required. Each indirect air carrier must adopt and carry out a security program that meets the requirements of this section.

(b) General requirements. The security program must:

(1) Provide for the safety of persons and property traveling in air transportation against acts of criminal violence and air piracy and the introduction of any unauthorized explosive or incendiary into cargo aboard a passenger aircraft.

(2) Be in writing and signed by the indirect air carrier.

(3) Be approved by TSA.

(c) Content. Each security program under this part must—

(1) Be designed to prevent or deter the unauthorized introduction of any explosive or incendiary device into any package cargo intended for carriage by air;

(2) Include the procedures and description of the facilities and equipment used to comply with the requirements of §1548.9 regarding the acceptance of cargo.

(d) Availability. Each indirect air carrier having a security program must:

(1) Maintain an original of the security program at its corporate office.

(2) Have accessible a complete copy, or the pertinent portions of its security program, or appropriate implementing instructions, at each office where cargo is accepted. An electronic version is adequate.

(3) Make a copy of the security program available for inspection upon the request of TSA.

(4) Restrict the distribution, disclosure, and availability of information contained in its security program to persons with a need to know, as described in part 1520 of this chapter.

(5) Refer requests for such information by other persons to TSA.