[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: 49CFR1544.223]

[Page 334-335]
 
                        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. 1544.223  Transportation of Federal Air Marshals.

    (a) A Federal Air Marshal on duty status may have a weapon 
accessible while aboard an aircraft for which screening is required.
    (b) Each aircraft operator must carry Federal Air Marshals, in the 
number and manner specified by TSA, on each scheduled passenger 
operation, and public charter passenger operation designated by TSA.

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    (c) Each Federal Air Marshal must be carried on a first priority 
basis and without charge while on duty, including positioning and 
repositioning flights. When a Federal Air Marshal is assigned to a 
scheduled flight that is canceled for any reason, the aircraft operator 
must carry that Federal Air Marshal without charge on another flight as 
designated by TSA.
    (d) Each aircraft operator must assign the specific seat requested 
by a Federal Air Marshal who is on duty status. If another LEO is 
assigned to that seat or requests that seat, the aircraft operator must 
inform the Federal Air Marshal. The Federal Air Marshal will coordinate 
seat assignments with the other LEO.
    (e) The Federal Air Marshal identifies himself or herself to the 
aircraft operator by presenting credentials that include a clear, full-
face picture, the signature of the Federal Air Marshal, and the 
signature of the FAA Administrator. A badge, shield, or similar device 
may not be used or accepted as the sole means of identification.
    (f) The requirements of Sec. 1544.219(a) do not apply for a Federal 
Air Marshal on duty status.
    (g) Each aircraft operator must restrict any information concerning 
the presence, seating, names, and purpose of Federal Air Marshals at any 
station or on any flight to those persons with an operational need to 
know.
    (h) Law enforcement officers authorized to carry a weapon during a 
flight will be contacted directly by a Federal Air Marshal who is on 
that same flight.