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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is correcting an error in a previous notice about a meeting date for the Aviation Security Advisory Committee (ASAC). The original notice stated that the meeting would be on Thursday, December 11, 2024, but it will actually take place on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. and end at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Anyone interested in attending, speaking, or requiring accommodations must notify TSA by November 29, 2024.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking public comments on an existing information collection request to extend the use of TSA Customer Comment Cards. These cards, available in both paper and electronic forms, allow passengers to share feedback, report security concerns, or request help at checkpoints. TSA aims to gather public input to ensure the information collection is beneficial, accurate, and efficient. TSA estimates receiving thousands of submissions each year and outlines the time required to complete each form, with total estimated burdens calculated for a three-year period.

The executive order titled "Providing an Order of Succession Within the Department of Homeland Security" establishes a clear line of succession for the role of Secretary of Homeland Security in cases where the current Secretary and other top officials are unable to perform their duties. The order specifies that the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration, Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis, Director of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, and Region 3 Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency will take over in this order. It also revokes a previous order from 2016 related to succession within the Department of Homeland Security. Additionally, the President retains the discretion to deviate from this order if necessary.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) have issued a final rule regarding the enforcement of REAL ID requirements for driver's licenses and identification cards used for federal purposes. Starting May 7, 2025, federal agencies must begin enforcing these requirements but can do so using a phased approach until May 5, 2027, if they consider factors like security, operational feasibility, and public impact. This rule aims to provide flexibility for a smoother transition since not all individuals currently possess REAL ID-compliant IDs. Agencies that choose phased enforcement must coordinate with DHS and publicly share their plans.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is inviting public comments on an approved information collection concerning the Screening Partnership Program (SPP). This collection, related to airport operators opting for private companies instead of federal employees for security screening, is being reviewed for extension under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The application entails basic details about the airport and preferences for private screening. TSA expects minimal annual responses and estimates a low burden for the completion of each application. Comments are open until April 13, 2021.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is revising its information collection process under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This revision involves a new application for individuals seeking access to sensitive security information (SSI). The changes include splitting the current form into two separate forms, used for court proceedings and standard use, and updating how background checks are conducted. The TSA is seeking public comments on this proposal and estimates it will impact 263 respondents, with a total burden of about 104.53 hours annually.

In response to COVID-19, the Acting Secretary of Homeland Security issued a declaration on January 27, 2021, stating that a national emergency exists. This declaration directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to implement measures to ensure the safety of individuals using or working in the transportation system. Consistent with previous orders and recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one of the key actions is the requirement for people to wear masks on transportation and at transportation hubs to help reduce the spread of the virus.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is extending its information collection regarding security programs for foreign air carriers entering the United States. This mandatory information collection aims to ensure these carriers meet safety standards comparable to those of U.S. operators by monitoring their compliance with specific security procedures. The TSA is seeking public comments by January 6, 2025, about the necessity and impact of this data collection. The estimated annual burden for foreign air carriers is 241,485 hours, involving around 180 respondents.