Regulatory Requirements Flashcards
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What does the term 'Regulated Air Carrier' mean under TSA regulations?
Answer: An air carrier that operates under a TSA-approved security program and is authorized to accept cargo for air transport
Regulated Air Carriers operate under TSA-approved security programs that establish requirements for cargo screening and acceptance.
What penalty can a cargo company face for violating TSA cargo security regulations?
Answer: Civil penalties up to $14,950 per violation per day
TSA can impose civil penalties of up to $14,950 per violation per day under 49 CFR 1503.413 for security regulation violations.
What is the purpose of the Cargo Facility Certification program under the TSA's Certified Cargo Screening Program?
Answer: To authorize facilities outside airports to screen cargo and certify it as screened before delivery to air carriers
The CCSP allows TSA-certified facilities to perform cargo screening upstream in the supply chain, reducing the need for airport-based screening.
Which US law mandates that 100% of cargo placed on passenger aircraft be screened?
Answer: The Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007
The 9/11 Commission Act mandated 100% screening of cargo on passenger aircraft, a goal achieved in 2010.
What is the World Customs Organization's SAFE Framework of Standards?
Answer: A global initiative to secure and facilitate international trade through customs-business partnerships and information sharing
The WCO SAFE Framework creates partnerships between customs administrations and the trade community to secure global supply chains.
What is an 'approved security program' in US air cargo regulations?
Answer: A written security plan approved by TSA that an air carrier or freight forwarder must follow to handle cargo
An approved security program is a formal written plan reviewed and approved by TSA that outlines how a company will meet its cargo security obligations.