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Train cruise-terminal screeners before independent screening duties

Under 33 CFR 105, in addition to the requirements for facility personnel with security duties in section 105.210, screening personnel at cruise ship terminals must demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and proficiency in the following areas as part of their security-related familiarization: the purpose and contents of the cruise ship terminal PIL.

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Keep an airport security coordinator available and accountable for TSA coordination

Under 49 CFR 1542, the rule requires that each airport operator designate one or more Airport Security Coordinator(s) (ASC) in its security program. Under 49 CFR 1542, any individual designated as an ASC may perform other duties in addition to those described in this paragraph (b).

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Define secured areas, access systems, law-enforcement support, and contingencies in the airport security program

Under 49 CFR 1542, an airport security program must describe the law-enforcement support used to comply with section 1542.215(a). Under 49 CFR 1542, an airport security program must describe sterile-area access controls used to comply with section 1542.207.

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Obtain TSA approval before implementing airport security-program amendments

Under 49 CFR 1542, the airport operator may either submit a modified security program to the designated official for approval, or petition the Administrator to reconsider the notice to modify within 30 days of receiving a notice to modify.

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Notify TSA and protect operations when changed conditions affect airport security

Under 49 CFR 1542, the rule requires that for changed conditions expected to be less than 60 days duration, each airport operator forward the information required in paragraph (b) of this section in writing to TSA within 72 hours of the original notification of the change condition(s).

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Assign exclusive-area security duties through written airport-operator agreements

Under 49 CFR 1542, the rule requires that this agreement contain the following: a description, a map, and, where appropriate, a diagram of the boundaries and pertinent features of each area, including individual access points, over which the aircraft operator or foreign air carrier will exercise exclusive security responsibility.

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Prevent and detect unauthorized entry into airport secured areas

Under 49 CFR 1542, the rule requires that each airport operator required to establish a secured area prevent and detect the unauthorized entry, presence, and movement of individuals and ground vehicles into and within the secured area by doing the following: train each individual before granting unescorted access to the secured area…

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