CSA Regulatory Requirements 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the primary US regulatory framework governing air cargo security?
- Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR), administered by the TSA (Correct answer)
- Title 14 CFR, administered by the FAA
- The Homeland Security Act, administered by DHS
- The International Trade in Arms Regulations (ITAR), administered by the State Department
Correct 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.
Question 2: What is the TAPA (Transported Asset Protection Association) standard used for?
- Setting global security standards for the transport of high-value goods in the technology and logistics industries (Correct answer)
- Regulating the transport of hazardous agricultural products
- Establishing cybersecurity standards for freight companies
- Setting emission standards for cargo transport vehicles
Correct 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.
Question 3: Under CBP's 10+2 rule (Importer Security Filing), who must submit advance cargo information for ocean shipments to the US?
- Importers must file 10 data elements and carriers must file 2 data elements before cargo is loaded at the foreign port (Correct answer)
- Exporters and carriers must each file 5 data elements 10 days before departure
- Customs brokers must file 12 data elements 2 days after cargo arrives
- The TSA and CBP jointly require 10 combined filings from the freight forwarder
Correct 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.
Question 4: What must a cargo agent do before accepting cargo from an unknown shipper for air transport?
- Screen the cargo using approved methods such as physical inspection, X-ray, or ETD before accepting it (Correct answer)
- Contact the TSA for approval to transport the cargo
- Refuse the cargo and direct the shipper to a certified facility
- Accept the cargo under a temporary waiver pending shipper verification
Correct 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.
Question 5: What is the purpose of the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) in cargo security?
- To provide a biometric security credential for workers requiring unescorted access to secure maritime and port facilities (Correct answer)
- To certify that a truck driver has passed a commercial vehicle safety inspection
- To authorize airport ground crew to work on aircraft loading ramps
- To qualify cargo handlers for hazardous materials handling certifications
Correct 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.
Question 6: Which international body sets security standards for civil aviation that affect air cargo operations worldwide?
- The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) (Correct answer)
- The International Air Transport Association (IATA)
- The World Customs Organization (WCO)
- The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
Correct 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.
CSA Regulatory Requirements 1
What is the primary US regulatory framework governing air cargo security?