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Keep approved maritime-security compliance documents available and protected

Under 33 CFR 105, a covered facility must keep its approved Facility Security Plan, approved revisions or amendments, and a COTP approval letter dated within the last five years available at the facility and to the Coast Guard on request.

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Use an Alternative Security Program only within its approved scope and conditions

Under 33 CFR 105, the rule requires that a facility owner or operator using an Alternative Security Program approved under section 101.120 of this subchapter complete and submit to the cognizant COTP a Facility Vulnerability and Security Measures Summary (Form CG-6025).

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Apply cruise-terminal screening rules to covered people, baggage, and property

Under 33 CFR 105, this subpart establishes cruise ship terminal screening programs within the Facility Security Plans to ensure that prohibited items are not present within the secure areas that have been designated for screened persons, baggage, and personal effects, and are not brought onto cruise ships interfacing with the terminal.

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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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