[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 49, Volume 8]
[Revised as of October 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 49CFR1544.213]

[Page 331]
 
                        TITLE 49--TRANSPORTATION
 
   CHAPTER XII--TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
                            HOMELAND SECURITY
 
PART 1544_AIRCRAFT OPERATOR SECURITY: AIR CARRIERS AND COMMERCIAL 
OPERATORS--Table of Contents
 
                          Subpart C_Operations
 
Sec. 1544.213  Use of explosives detection systems.

    (a) Use of explosive detection equipment. If TSA so requires by an 
amendment to an aircraft operator's security program, each aircraft 
operator required to conduct screening under a security program must use 
an explosives detection system approved by TSA to screen checked baggage 
on international flights.
    (b) Signs and inspection of photographic equipment and film. (1) At 
locations at which an aircraft operator or TSA uses an explosives 
detection system that uses X-ray technology to inspect checked baggage 
the aircraft operator must ensure that a sign is posted in a conspicuous 
place where the aircraft operator accepts checked baggage. The sign must 
notify individuals that such items are being inspected by an explosives 
detection system and advise them to remove all X-ray, scientific, and 
high-speed film from checked baggage before inspection. This sign must 
also advise individuals that they may request that an inspection be made 
of their photographic equipment and film packages without exposure to an 
explosives detection system.
    (2) If the explosives detection system exposes any checked baggage 
to more than one milliroentgen during the inspection the aircraft 
operator must post a sign which advises individuals to remove film of 
all kinds from their articles before inspection. If requested by 
individuals, their photographic equipment and film packages must be 
inspected without exposure to an explosives detection system.