CSA Regulatory Requirements 2

Question 1

What does the term 'Regulated Air Carrier' mean under TSA regulations?

Accepted Answer

An air carrier that operates under a TSA-approved security program and is authorized to accept cargo for air transport

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Civil penalties up to $14,950 per violation per day

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

To authorize facilities outside airports to screen cargo and certify it as screened before delivery to air carriers

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

The Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

A global initiative to secure and facilitate international trade through customs-business partnerships and information sharing

Answer

The WCO SAFE Framework creates partnerships between customs administrations and the trade community to secure global supply chains.

CSA - Cargo Security Awareness Practice Test