TSAFinal Rule
Recordkeeping Requirements for Criminal History Record Checks: Airport and Aircraft Operator Security; Technical Amendments
TransportationLabor & Workplace
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Summary
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.
Key Points
- 1Airports and aircraft operators must maintain detailed records of criminal background checks they conduct on employees and other people with airport access
- 2The regulation clarifies how long these records must be kept and in what format, ensuring companies follow the same standards
- 3This helps the TSA track security screening processes and ensures that people with criminal histories that disqualify them from airport work are properly identified
- 4The changes are mainly technical improvements to existing rules rather than completely new requirements
- 5Airlines, airport authorities, and security companies that hire airport workers are the main organizations affected by these recordkeeping rules
Key Dates
Published
January 15, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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