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Regulatory Requirements Flashcards

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  1. What is the primary US regulatory framework governing air cargo security?

    Answer: Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR), administered by the TSA

    49 CFR Parts 1540 and 1548 are the primary TSA regulations governing air cargo security programs.

  2. What is the TAPA (Transported Asset Protection Association) standard used for?

    Answer: Setting global security standards for the transport of high-value goods in the technology and logistics industries

    TAPA standards (FSR, TSR, PSR) define security requirements for facilities, trucks, and parking used to transport high-value cargo for technology companies.

  3. Under CBP's 10+2 rule (Importer Security Filing), who must submit advance cargo information for ocean shipments to the US?

    Answer: Importers must file 10 data elements and carriers must file 2 data elements before cargo is loaded at the foreign port

    The 10+2 rule requires importers to submit 10 data elements and vessel carriers to submit 2 data elements before cargo is loaded in a foreign port.

  4. What must a cargo agent do before accepting cargo from an unknown shipper for air transport?

    Answer: Screen the cargo using approved methods such as physical inspection, X-ray, or ETD before accepting it

    Cargo from unknown shippers must be screened before it can be accepted for air transport under TSA regulations.

  5. What is the purpose of the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) in cargo security?

    Answer: To provide a biometric security credential for workers requiring unescorted access to secure maritime and port facilities

    TWIC is a TSA-issued credential required for unescorted access to secure maritime facilities and vessels, using fingerprint biometrics.

  6. Which international body sets security standards for civil aviation that affect air cargo operations worldwide?

    Answer: The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

    ICAO's Annex 17 sets the global standards for aviation security, including cargo, that member states are expected to implement.