TSA Regulations & Compliance Requirements Flashcards
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Under the CCSP, what is the consequence for an aircraft operator that accepts cargo from a non-certified facility and presents it as screened?
Answer: Civil penalties up to the maximum allowed under 49 USC 46301
Aircraft operators that violate TSA cargo security regulations, including falsely presenting cargo as screened, face civil penalties under 49 USC 46301.
Which TSA-approved screening technology is commonly used by CCSFs to detect threat items concealed within cargo pallets or large shipments?
Answer: X-ray or CT (computed tomography) equipment
X-ray and CT scanning equipment are the primary TSA-approved technologies used by CCSFs for imaging cargo contents to detect concealed threats.
Under TSA regulations, how long must a CCSF retain records related to cargo screening activities?
Answer: 2 years
TSA regulations require CCSFs to maintain cargo screening records for a minimum of 2 years to support audits and investigations.
What is required when a CCSF transfers screened cargo to another CCSF before the cargo reaches the aircraft operator?
Answer: A documented chain of custody transfer must occur between the two facilities
When screened cargo passes between CCSFs, a documented chain of custody transfer is required to maintain the cargo's screened status.
A CCSF's TSA compliance inspection reveals a pattern of employees skipping the required cargo documentation check. What regulatory violation does this most directly represent?
Answer: Failure to comply with the facility's TSA-approved security program
Employees skipping required documentation checks violates the procedures outlined in the facility's TSA-approved security program, which is the regulatory baseline for CCSF operations.
Under TSA regulations, which entity has authority to conduct unannounced inspections of a Certified Cargo Screening Facility?
Answer: The TSA
TSA holds authority to conduct unannounced compliance inspections of CCSFs at any time to verify adherence to security program requirements.
What must a CCSF do before implementing a significant change to its screening procedures or equipment?
Answer: Obtain TSA approval for the amendment to its security program
Material changes to a CCSF's screening procedures or equipment require TSA approval via an amendment to the facility's security program before implementation.