[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.