CSA Regulatory Requirements 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does the term 'Regulated Air Carrier' mean under TSA regulations?
- An air carrier that operates under a TSA-approved security program and is authorized to accept cargo for air transport (Correct answer)
- Any airline that holds an FAA Part 121 operating certificate
- A carrier that has been audited by the TSA within the past 12 months
- A foreign carrier that is permitted to fly into US airspace
Correct 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.
Question 2: What penalty can a cargo company face for violating TSA cargo security regulations?
- Civil penalties up to $14,950 per violation per day (Correct answer)
- A written warning for a first offense only
- Suspension of operations for 30 days
- Loss of IATA membership
Correct 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.
Question 3: What is the purpose of the Cargo Facility Certification program under the TSA's Certified Cargo Screening Program?
- To authorize facilities outside airports to screen cargo and certify it as screened before delivery to air carriers (Correct answer)
- To license warehouses to store TSA-seized contraband
- To approve facilities for storing radioactive cargo
- To authorize facilities to issue Known Shipper credentials
Correct 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.
Question 4: Which US law mandates that 100% of cargo placed on passenger aircraft be screened?
- The Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (Correct answer)
- The Aviation and Transportation Security Act of 2001
- The Patriot Act of 2001
- The Air Cargo Security Improvement Act of 2003
Correct 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.
Question 5: What is the World Customs Organization's SAFE Framework of Standards?
- A global initiative to secure and facilitate international trade through customs-business partnerships and information sharing (Correct answer)
- A set of rules for the safe transport of chemical weapons precursors
- An international standard for container safety and structural integrity
- A training curriculum for customs officers in developing countries
Correct 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.
Question 6: What is an 'approved security program' in US air cargo regulations?
- A written security plan approved by TSA that an air carrier or freight forwarder must follow to handle cargo (Correct answer)
- A training certificate earned by individual cargo security employees
- A software system approved by TSA for screening cargo electronically
- A government-issued license to operate a cargo airline
Correct 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.
CSA Regulatory Requirements 2
What does the term 'Regulated Air Carrier' mean under TSA regulations?