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Part 1540 Civil Aviation Security: General Rules

49 CFR, Subchapter C - Civil Aviation Security

Part 1540 Regulatory History

Civil Aviation Security Rules (67 FR 8340; 02/22/2002) (Docket No. TSA-2002-11602); Final Rule

Security Program for Aircraft 12,500 Pounds or More (67 FR 8205; 02/22/2002) (Docket No. TSA-2002-11604); Amendment 1540-1: Final Rule

Security Programs for Aircraft 12,500 Pounds or More (68 FR 5974; 02/05/2003) (Docket No. TSA-2002-11604); Notice: Extend Compliance Date from Feb 1 to Apr 1, 2003

Security Programs for Aircraft 12,500 Pounds or More (67 FR 68227; 11/08/2002) (Docket No. TSA-2002-11604); Notice: Extend Compliance Date from Dec 1, 2002, to Feb 1, 2003

Security Programs for Aircraft 12,500 Pounds or More (67 FR 55308; 08/28/2002) (Docket No. TSA-2002-11604); Notice: Comment Period for Proposed Security Program; Compliance Date for Approved Security Program by Dec 1, 2002

    Private Charter Security Rules (67 FR 41635; 06/19/2002) (Docket No. TSA-2002-12394); Amendment 1540-2: Final Rule

    Aviation Security: Security Programs for Certain Private Charter Operations (68 FR 5975; 02/05/2003) (Docket No. TSA-2002-12394); Notice: Extend Compliance Date from Feb 1 to Apr 1, 2003

    *Private Charter Security Rules: (67 FR 79881; 12/31/2002) (Docket No. TSA-2002-12394) (* NOTE: For Your Information Only--Does not amend part 1540, only amends part 1544); Amendment 1544-3: Final Rule: Aviation Security

    Security Programs for Certain Private Charter Operations (67 FR 55309; 08/28/2002) (Docket No. TSA-2002-12394); Notice: Comment Period for Proposed Security Program; Compliance Date for Approved Security Program by Dec 1, 2002

      Threat Assessments Regarding Citizens of the United States Who Hold or Apply for FAA Certificates (68 FR 3756; 01/24/2003) (Docket No. TSA-2002-13732); Amendment 1540-3: Final Rule

      Threat Assessments Regarding Alien Holders of, and Applicants for, FAA Certificates (68 FR 3762; 01/24/2003) (Docket No. TSA-2002-13733); Amendment 1540-4: Final Rule

      Ineligibility for an Airman Certificate Based on Security Grounds (68 FR 3772; 01/24/2003) (Docket No. FAA-2003-14293); Related FAA Final Rule

        Transportation Security Administration Transition to Department of Homeland Security; Technical Amendments Reflecting Organizational Changes (68 FR 49718; 08/19/2003) (Docket No. TSA-2003-14702); Amendment 1540-5: Final Rule

        Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: Enhanced Security Procedures for Certain Operations (70 FR 41586; 07/19/2005) (Docket No. TSA-2005-21866); Amendment 1540-6: Interim Final Rule

        Air Cargo Security Requirements (71 FR 30478; 05/26/2006) (Docket No. TSA-2004-19515); Amendment 1540-7: Final Rule

        Air Cargo Security Requirements (71 FR 31964; 06/02/2006) (Docket No. TSA-2004-19515); Amendment 1540-7: Final Rule; Correction

        Air Cargo Security Requirements (69 FR 65258; 11/10/2004) (Docket No. TSA-2004-19515); Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)

          Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Implementation in the Maritime Sector; Hazardous Materials Endorsement for a Commercial Driver’s License (72 FR 3492; 01/25/2007) (Docket No. TSA-2006-24191); Amendment 1540-8: Final Rule

          Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Implementation in the Maritime Sector; Hazardous Materials Endorsement for a Commercial Driver’s License (72 FR 14049; 03/26/2007) (Docket No. TSA-2006-24191); Amendment 1540-8: Final Rule; Correction

          Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Implementation in the Maritime Sector; Hazardous Materials Endorsement for a Commercial Driver’s License (72 FR 5632; 02/07/2007) (Docket No. TSA-2006-24191); Amendment 1540-8: Final Rule; Correction

            Secure Flight Program (73 FR 64018; 10/28/2008) (Docket No. TSA-2007-28572); Amendment 1540-9: Final Rule

            Secure Flight Program (72 FR 60307; 10/24/2007) (Docket No. TSA-2007-28572); Proposed Rule; Extension of Comment Period

            Secure Flight Program (72 FR 50916; 09/05/2007) (Docket No. TSA-2007-28572); Notice of Public Meeting

            Secure Flight Program (72 FR 48356; 08/23/2007) (Docket No. TSA-2007-28572); Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)

              Secure Flight Records (DHS/TSA 019) (72 FR 48397; 08/23/2007) (Docket No. TSA-2007-28972); Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM): Privacy Act of 1974: Implementation of Exemption

              Secure Flight Records (DHS/TSA 019) (72 FR 48392; 08/23/2007) (Docket No. TSA-2007-28972); Notice to Establish One New Systems of Records; Request for Comments: Privacy Act of 1974: System of Records

                Air Cargo Screening (74 FR 47672; 9/16/2009) (Docket No. TSA-2009-0018); Amendment 1540-10: Interim Final Rule

                Air Cargo Screening (76 FR 51848; 8/18/2011) (Docket No. TSA-2009-0018); Amendment No. 1540-11: Final Rule; Request for Comments

                Air Cargo Screening Fees (1652-AA64) (77 FR 30542; 5/23/2012) (Docket No. TSA-2004-19515, TSA-2009-0018); Notice of Fees

                Air Cargo Screening; Reopening of Comment Period (76 FR 60755; 9/30/2011 ) (Docket No. TSA-2009-0018); Amendment Nos. 1540-11: Final Rule; Reopening of Comment Period

                Air Cargo Screening; Correction (76 FR 53080; 8/25/2011 ) (Docket No. TSA-2009-0018); Amendment Nos. 1540-11: Final Rule; Request for Comments; Correction

                  Large Aircraft Security Program, Other Aircraft Operator Security Program, and Airport Operator Security Program (73 FR 64790; 10/30/08) (Docket No. TSA-2008-0021); Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

                  Large Aircraft Security Program, Other Aircraft Operator Security Program, and Airport Operator Security Program (73 FR 77045; 12/18/2008) (Docket No. TSA-2008-0021); Notice of Public Meetings

                  Large Aircraft Security Program, Other Aircraft Operator Security Program, and Airport Operator Security Program (73 FR 71590; 11/25/2008) (Docket No. TSA-2008-0021); Proposed Rule; Extension of Comment Period

                    Part 1540 Other History

                    Air Cargo Security Requirements (1652-0040) (77 FR 24506; 4/24/2012) (Docket No. TSA-2004-19515); Notice (30 day): Extension of Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review

                    Air Cargo Security Requirements (1652-0040) (77 FR 11145; 2/24/2012) (Docket No. TSA-2004-19515); Notice (60 day): Intent To Request Renewal From the OMB of One Current Public Collection of Information

                      Air Cargo Security Requirements (1652-0040) (76 FR 4362; 1/25/2011 ) (Docket No. TSA-2004-19515); Notice (30 day): Extension of Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review

                      Air Cargo Security Requirements (1652-0040) (75 FR 63192; 10/14/2010) (Docket No. TSA-2004-19515); Notice (60 day): Intent To Request Renewal From the OMB of One Current Public Collection of Information

                        Air Cargo Security Requirements (1652-0040) (75 FR 9919; 3/4/2010) (Docket No. TSA-2004-19515); Notice (30 day): Extension of Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review

                        Air Cargo Security Requirements (1652-0040) (74 FR 58969; 11/16/2009) (Docket No. TSA-2004-19515); Notice (60 day): Intent To Request Renewal From the OMB of One Current Public Collection of Information

                          Certified Cargo Screening Program (1652-0053) (77 FR 25187; 4/27/2012) (Docket No. TSA-2009-0018); Notice (30 day): Extension of Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review

                          Certified Cargo Screening Program (1652-0053) (77 FR 11146; 2/24/2012) (Docket No. TSA-2009-0018); Notice (60 day): Intent To Request Renewal From the OMB of One Current Public Collection of Information

                            Certified Cargo Screening Program (1652-0053) (76 FR 4709; 1/26/2011) (Docket No. TSA-2009-0018); Notice (30 day): Extension of Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review

                            Certified Cargo Screening Program (1652-0053) (75 FR 63191; 10/14/2010) (Docket No. TSA-2009-0018); Notice (60 day): Intent To Request Renewal From the OMB of One Current Public Collection of Information

                              Certified Cargo Screening Program (1652-0053) (75 FR 9915; 3/4/2010) (Docket No. TSA-2009-0018); Notice (30 day): Extension of Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review

                              Certified Cargo Screening Program (1652-0053) (74 FR 58967; 11/16/2009) (Docket No. TSA-2009-0018); Notice (60 day): Intent To Request Renewal From the OMB of One Current Public Collection of Information

                                Certified Cargo Screening Pilot Program (74 FR 16879; 4/13/2009); Notice (60 day): Intent To Request Approval From the OMB of One New Public Collection of Information

                                Registered Traveler Interoperability Pilot Fees (71 FR 67889; 11/24/2006); Notice

                                Enhanced Security Procedures at Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) (1652-0035) (70 FR 61831; 10/26/2005) (Docket No. TSA-2005-21866); Notice (30 day): Renewal: Extension of Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review

                                Enhanced Security Procedures at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (1652-0035) (70 FR 50391; 08/26/2005) (Docket No. TSA-2005-21866); Notice (60 day): Intent to Request Renewal From the OMB of One Current Public Collection of Information

                                  Interpretive Rule: Prohibited Items (68 FR 7444; 02/14/2003); Notice

                                  Prohibited Items; New Enforcement Policy Regarding Lighters (1652-ZA13) (72 FR 40262; 07/24/2007); Notice of Enforcement Policy

                                  Prohibited Items; Allowing Small Scissors and Small Tools (1652-ZA09) (70 FR 72930; 12/08/2005); Notice: Interpretive Rule

                                  Prohibited Items; Allowing Scissors for Ostomates (1652-ZA05) (70 FR 51679; 08/31/2005); Notice: Interpretive Rule

                                  Prohibited Items; Adds All Lighters (70 FR 9877; 03/01/2005); Notice: Interpretive Rule

                                  Prohibited Items (68 FR 9902; 03/03/2003); Notice: Interpretive Rule; Correction

                                  Also reference the latest Prohibited Items List on TSA’s website.

                                    Security of Checked Baggage on Flights Within the United States; Certification of Screening Companies (67 FR 67382; 11/05/2002); Notice of Rulemaking Status; Withdrawal

                                    Certification of Screening Companies (65 FR 560; 01/05/2000) (Docket No. FAA-1999-6673); Related FAA Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)

                                    Security of Checked Baggage on Flights Within the United States (64 FR 19220; 04/19/1999) (Docket No. FAA-1999-5536); Related FAA Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)

                                      Prohibition Against Certain Flights Within the Territory and Airspace of Iraq; Approval Process for Requests for Authorization to Operate in Iraqi Airspace (69 FR 21953; 04/23/2004) (Docket No. FAA-2003-14766); Related FAA Final Rule: Interpretive Rule


                                      Criminal History Records Checks (66 FR 63474; 12/06/2001) (Docket No. FAA-2001-10999); Related FAA Final Rule

                                      67 FR 3810; 01/25/2002) (Docket No. FAA-2001-10999); Related FAA Final Rule: Reopening of Comment Period

                                      Latest revision: 04 December 2012