Security Policy Alert: TSA Issues National Alternative Measure for SD 1542-04-08 Series

December 31, 2020

TSA has informed AAAE that Executive Assistant Administrator for Operational Support Stacey Fitzmaurice has signed a national Alternative Measure (AM) TSA-AM-20-04 for the Security Directive (SD) 1542-04-08 series aimed at expediting the return of furloughed aviation workers. The AM is optional for airport operators. Interested airports can implement the AM as soon as tomorrow, January 1, 2021.

The AM has been posted on HSIN and provides relief from certain CHRC and STA requirements for badgeholders returning to the workforce and extended timelines for workers whose badges expired during their furlough or extended leave of absence.

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