Security Policy Alert: TSA Monthly Call Reminder and Updated ASP Amendment Issued for Notice and Comment
TSA Call Reminder
As a reminder, TSA will host its monthly conference call for airport stakeholders Thursday, July 1, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. ET. The call-in number is 1-800-857-5826 and the passcode is 9596778; please note that TSA recently updated the call-in number and passcode so please be sure to use the most up-to-date call-in information.
TSA plans to discuss several items on Thursday's call, including reimbursement for cleaning and sanitization efforts at the checkpoint, the recently issued proposed amendment TSA-NA-16-01C (see more details below), the Centralized Revocation Database, the status of the National Alternative Measures, an update on Credential Authentication Technology (CAT) deployment schedules, and the recent Security Threat Assessment (STA) processing delays.
Proposed Airport Security Program (ASP) Amendment TSA-NA-16-01C
Yesterday, TSA posted on the Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN) the proposed ASP National Amendment, TSA-NA-16-01C: Inspection of Merchandise and Consumables Intended for Clubs and Lounges in the Sterile Area.
In proposed TSA-NA-16-01C, TSA is specifically soliciting airport operator feedback on the following proposed changes:
'¢ Adding a definition for Commercially Prepared, as discussed on last month's TSA monthly call for airport operators.
'¢ Clarifying that the airport operator is not responsible for inspecting merchandise intended for airline-owned or operated clubs and lounges '“ a change long-advocated for by AAAE and the airport members of the Quarterly Airport Security Review.
'¢ Separating the requirements in Section A. into three distinct processes to make the language easier to read and interpret.
Comments are due on August 13, 2021. As always, AAAE will submit comments on behalf of our airport members so please share any comments or feedback regarding the proposed ASP amendment with AAAE staff.
As always, please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or need any further information.
