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25 September 2006

TSA Announces Refinements To Security Measures - Agency Adjusts Liquid Ban, Aviation Threat Level Remains High

Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today it is adjusting its total ban on liquids, gels and aerosols effective Tuesday, September 26. There are two significant changes: Travelers will be allowed to carry travel-size toiletries (3 ounce or less) that fit comfortably in ONE quart-size, clear plastic, zip-top bag through security checkpoints. Travelers may also bring items, including beverages, purchased in the secure, boarding area on-board the aircraft.
21 September 2006

TSA Issues Draft Security, Privacy and Compliance Standards for Registered Traveler Program

Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has released draft Security, Privacy and Compliance Standards for Sponsoring Entities and Service Providers for the industry-driven Registered Traveler program. The draft standards have been posted to the Registered Traveler homepage on TSA.gov and are open for a two-week public comment period. Ultimately, these standards will help to direct Registered Traveler vendors on how to enroll participants, validate their biometric and biographical information, maintain privacy, and operate the program in compliance with government requirements.
07 September 2006

Canine Program Surpasses 425 Teams Nationwide with Latest Group of 11 Graduates

Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today the graduation of 11 members of its National Explosives Detection Canine Team Program. The teams are assigned to airports in West Palm Beach, Fla.; St Louis; Ontario, Calif.; San Juan, P.R.; and Cleveland; and the mass transit system in Philadelphia.
18 August 2006

The System Worked: TSA Security Officers Respond to Threat in Huntington

Press Release
HUNTINGTON, W. Va. - Two Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security officers acted swiftly and responded appropriately when two containers of liquid in a carry-on bag brought by a passenger at the Huntington Tri-State Airport (HTS) tested positive for explosive residues. At 9:15 a.m., Thursday, August 17 Transportation Security Officers (TSO) Joshua Messinger and Clifford Barker discovered the residues while screening bottles filled with liquid substances. Last week, TSA banned liquids and gels on commercial aircraft.
17 August 2006

TSA Security Officers Discover Explosive Residue At The Checkpoint

Press Release
HUNTINGTON, W. VA. - Two Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security officers discovered explosive residues on two containers of liquid in a carry-on bag brought by a passenger at the Huntington Tri-State Airport (HTS). At 9:15 a.m. this morning Transportation Security Officer (TSO) Joshua Messinger and TSO Clifford Barker discovered the residues while screening bottles filled with liquid substances. Last week, TSA banned liquids and gels on commercial aircraft.
13 August 2006

TSA Adjusts Latest Ban Without Compromising Security

Press Release
SECURITY LEVEL REMAINS THE SAME, TSA REFINES AND CLARIFIES BAN •Small doses of liquid medications permitted •Shoes removal required •Low blood sugar treatments including glucose gel for diabetics permitted •Clarifications include: aerosols prohibited, solid lipstick and baby food permitted.
13 August 2006

DHS Adjusts Threat Level From Red To Orange For In-Bound Flights From The U.K.

Press Release
Threat Level Remains High; U.S. and U.K. Align Threat Levels WASHINGTON, D.C. – Effective immediately, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced an adjustment in the aviation threat level from RED to ORANGE for flights from the United Kingdom to the United States. There will not be any operational changes for domestic flights in the United States. Thus, the U.S. threat level remains at ORANGE, or 'High,' for all domestic and international flights. The ban on liquids and gels in carry on baggage remains in full effect.
10 August 2006

Statement By Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff Announcing A Change To The Nation's Threat Level For The Aviation Sector

Press Release
The Department of Homeland Security is taking immediate steps to increase security measures in the aviation sector in coordination with heightened security precautions in the United Kingdom. Over the last few hours, British authorities have arrested a significant number of extremists engaged in a substantial plot to destroy multiple passenger aircraft flying from the United Kingdom to the United States. Currently, there is no indication, however, of plotting within the United States. We believe that these arrests have significantly disrupted the threat, but we cannot be sure that the threat has been entirely eliminated or the plot completely thwarted.

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