Mon, Nov 15, 2004
"Layered Approach" To Aviation Security Gets High Marks
The Regional Air Cargo Carriers
Association (RACCA) has been studying proposals from the TSA to
implement new regulations designed to enhance security of all cargo
aircraft operations. The proposed regulations were published
earlier this week.
Right now, most regional cargo aircraft already operate under
TSA-approved security rules. These regulations, known as the
"Twelve-Five" rule, govern the security of commercial aircraft
weighing 12,500 pounds or more, whether used to carry passengers,
cargo, or a combination.
Among its other features, the "Twelve-Five" rule requires
fingerprint-based criminal history background investigations for
flight crew and checking passengers against the TSA's "no-fly"
list.
The TSA's new proposals are focused on aircraft carrying only
cargo. If implemented, they would require operators of aircraft
weighing more than 100,309 pounds to comply with a new security
program.
Realizing that all-cargo operations of smaller aircraft pose a
much lesser threat, the TSA has developed a measured approach to
match security requirements with the possible risks. "The TSA's
proposed rule on all-cargo aircraft seeks to implement a layered
approach to security, as was recommended in 2003 by the Aviation
Security Advisory Committee," said RACCA president Stan Bernstein.
"We appreciate that the agency recognizes that many operators of
smaller aircraft used in all cargo operations are already complying
with the TSA's 'Twelve-Five' rule and that these aircraft pose a
much lower security threat than larger ones," he added.
The TSA has asked the public to comment on its new air-cargo
security rules by January 10, 2005. RACCA will work with its
membership, the TSA and other industry groups to develop detailed
comments and suggestions for the agency. "We look forward to
working with the agency to achieve what we know are the mutual
goals of continuing to secure these aircraft and ensuring the
flexibility of their operations," Bernstein said.
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