Implementation of the Aviation and Transportation Security Act: Hearing Before the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, United States Senate, One Hundred Seventh Congress, Second Session, February 5, 2002 |
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Page 8 - The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.
Page 19 - December 31", air carriers have several options for screening checked baggage as an alternative to EDS machines. These options include: • using non-certified advanced-technology equipment purchased by the FAA (there are currently 21 such machines in use at 9 airports by...
Page 11 - AMERICAN PUBLIC GAS ASSOCIATION Good morning, Mr. Chairman and members of the Committee. I am pleased to appear before you today and wish to thank the Committee for calling this hearing on the important topic of pipeline safety.
Page 17 - ... match, another method of screening checked baggage. Positive passenger bag match at the point of origin represents a significant achievement, especially in light of the concerns air carriers have expressed over the years that it would be either difficult to do or impractical. However, as we testified, positive passenger bag match has limitations, and the gap in the process for passengers with connecting flights needs to be closed. Positive passenger bag match currently applies only at the point...
Page 16 - s Passenger Screener Workforce The deadline for hiring and training all passenger screeners is now just over 3 month away. TSA is estimating it will need up to 33,000 screeners and screener supervisors to meet this requirement. As of July 3 1, 2002, TSA had...
Page 18 - II., it is understandable why there would be such substantial fluidity in the budget numbers. Now, an immediate task for TSA is to move out with dispatch to bring as much clarity as possible to its budgetary requirements for this year and next. Credible budgetary requirements will help Congress and the Administration resolve the questions of who will pay for what and in what amount. Much confusion exists in these areas because there are many funding sources some of which are appropriated and some...
Page 18 - September 11th, it is understandable why there would be such substantial fluidity in the budget numbers. Now, an immediate task for TSA is to move out with dispatch in order to bring as much clarity as possible to its budgetary requirements for this year and next. Credible budgetary requirements will help Congress and the Administration resolve the questions of who will pay for what and in what amount. Much confusion exists in these areas because there are many funding sources — some of which are...
Page 23 - November 19th deadline. Before TSA establishes a workforce, it must assume the current screening company contracts from the air carriers by February 17th. TSA will then have to oversee these contractors until TSA screeners are hired and trained. Since airport screeners must now be US citizens, and able to speak and write English, a significant number of the current screening workforce will not qualify for screening positions with TSA. During the transition, it will be a challenge for TSA to motivate...
Page 18 - Another major challenge facing TSA is the hiring and training of a qualified workforce. Recent estimates indicate that TSA will need to hire at least 40,000 employees, including over 30,000 screeners, an executive team, law enforcement officers, Federal air marshals, and support personnel. TSA and FAA have expanded the Federal Air Marshal program for both domestic and international flights.
Page 22 - TSA will need to hire at least 40,000 employees, including over 30,000 screeners, an executive team, law enforcement officers, Federal air marshals, and support personnel. TSA and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have expanded the Federal Air Marshal program for both domestic and international flights. Law enforcement personnel from several Federal agencies, including the OIG, have been selected and trained to augment the Federal Air Marshal program until TSA can recruit and train the necessary...