Supply Chain Security Study Guide

1

What it does

Sets security standards for air cargo carried on passenger and all-cargo aircraft into, out of, and within the United States.

2

When it applies

Air cargo regulated under US aviation security law.

3

Who is responsible

TSA, working with air carriers, indirect air carriers, and shippers.

4

Status

Mandatory; established by the Aviation and Transportation Security Act (ATSA) of November 2001.

the screening of all passengers and property, including United States mail, cargo, carry-on and checked baggage, and other articles, that will be carried aboard a passenger aircraft operated by an air carrier or foreign air carrier in air transportation or intrastate air transportation. In the case of flights and flight segments originating in the United States, the screening shall take place before boarding and shall be carried out by a Federal Government employee…  (TSA 2006a)

As required by section 1602 of the “Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007” (9/11 Act), TSA requires 100% of cargo transported on passenger aircraft to be screened at a level of security commensurate with the level of security for the screening of passenger checked baggage.