2018-05401: Large Aircraft Security Program, Other Aircraft Operator Security Program, and Airport Operator Security Program; Withdrawal

Summary

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is withdrawing its rulemaking concerning the proposed establishment of a large aircraft security program (LASP). TSA published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for LASP on October 30, 2008. In the NPRM, TSA proposed that certain private and corporate aircraft operations should adopt security standards similar to those of commercial aircraft operations, including the use of security programs, crew vetting, and passenger watchlist matching. The NPRM also proposed new requirements for airports that serve the private and corporate operations. TSA held a series of public meetings and reviewed more than 7,000 public comments submitted in response to the NPRM. Based on all of the information received and a re-evaluation of the proposal in light of risk-based principles, TSA has decided not to pursue this rulemaking at this time.

The agency’s own summary, as published.

What this changes

Amends 7 parts of the Code of Federal Regulations — the standing rules this notice rewrites.

• 49 CFR 1515 Appeal and Waiver Procedures for Security Threat Assessments for Individuals
• 49 CFR 1520 Protection of Sensitive Security Information
• 49 CFR 1522
• 49 CFR 1540 Civil Aviation Security: General Rules
• 49 CFR 1542 Airport Security
• 49 CFR 1544 Aircraft Operator Security: Air Carriers and Commercial Operators
• 49 CFR 1550 Aircraft Security Under General Operating and Flight Rules