[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: 49CFR1544.401] [Page 345] 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 E_Screener Qualifications When the Aircraft Operator Performs Screening Sec. 1544.401 Applicability of this subpart. (a) Aircraft operator screening. This subpart applies when the aircraft operator is conducting inspections as provided in Sec. 1544.207(c). (b) Current screeners. As used in this subpart, ``current screener'' means each individual who first performed screening functions before the date the aircraft operator must begin use of the new screener training program provided by TSA. Until November 19, 2002, each current screener must comply with Sec. 1544.403. Until November 19, 2002, each aircraft operator must apply Sec. 1544.403 for each current screener. On and after November 19, 2002, each such current screener must comply with Sec. Sec. 1544.405 through 1544.411, and each aircraft operator must comply with Sec. Sec. 1544.405 through 1544.411 for such individuals. (c) New screeners. As used in this subpart, ``new screener'' means each individual who first performs screening functions on and after the date the aircraft operator must begin use of the new screener training program provided by TSA. Each aircraft operator must apply Sec. Sec. 1544.405 through 1544.411 for individuals who first perform screening functions for new screeners.