Transportation Security Administration
Federal agency responsible for regulations under Transportation Security Administration.
6 regulationsRestoration of Statutory Terms in Transportation Security Administration Regulations: Use of Alien; Technical Amendments
The TSA updated its regulations to restore the term 'alien' in official documents and made minor technical corrections to improve clarity. This change affects how the agency refers to non-U.S. citizens in its security screening procedures and rules.
Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustment
The TSA is updating the fines and penalties it charges for violations to account for inflation, meaning the dollar amounts of penalties will increase to reflect changes in the cost of living since the last update. This adjustment ensures that penalties remain meaningful and effective as a deterrent for safety violations at airports and transportation facilities.
Terminology Relating to Sex; Technical Amendments
The TSA is updating its official language and forms to use more inclusive terminology when referring to sex and gender. This change affects how the agency documents passenger information and communicates policies, making the security screening process more respectful for all travelers.
Recordkeeping Requirements for Criminal History Record Checks: Airport and Aircraft Operator Security; Technical Amendments
The TSA updated its rules about how airports and aircraft companies must keep records when they check people's criminal histories for security purposes. These changes make the recordkeeping process clearer and more consistent across the aviation industry.
Minimum Standards for Driver's Licenses and Identification Cards Acceptable by Federal Agencies for Official Purposes: Phased Approach for Card-Based Enforcement
The TSA is updating the standards for driver's licenses and identification cards that federal agencies will accept as valid proof of identity. This regulation gradually phases in requirements that ensure ID cards have stronger security features to prevent fraud and make it harder for people to use fake IDs at airports and other federal facilities.
Civil Monetary Penalty Adjustments for Inflation
The TSA is updating the fines it charges for breaking airport security rules to account for inflation, meaning penalties will increase to reflect changes in the cost of living since the last adjustment. This ensures that fines keep pace with inflation and remain effective deterrents for violations like bringing prohibited items through security.