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GAO-02-486R 1 (2002-03-11)

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       Accountability * Integrity * Reliability
United States General Accounting Office
Washington, DC 20548

          B-289996



          March 11, 2002

          The Honorable Ernest F. Hollings
          Chairman
          The Honorable John McCain
          Ranking Minority Member
          Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
          United States Senate

          The Honorable Don Young
          Chairman
          The Honorable James L. Oberstar
          Ranking Minority Member
          Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
          House of Representatives

          Subject: Department of Transportation, Transportation Security Administration:
                  Security Programs for Aircraft 12,500 Pounds or More

          Pursuant to section 801(a) (2) (A) of title 5, United States Code, this is our report on a
          major rule promulgated by the Department of Transportation (DOT), Transportation
          Security Administration, entitled Security Programs for Aircraft 12,500 Pounds or
          More (RIN: 2110-AA04). We received the rule on February 25, 2002. It was
          published in the Federal Register as a final rule on February 22, 2002. 67 Fed. Reg.
          8205.

          The final rule requires certain aircraft operators using aircraft with a maximum
          certificated takeoff weight of 12,500 pounds or more carry out security measures.
          The rule requires that certain aircraft operators conduct criminal history records
          checks on their flightcrew members and restrict access in the flight deck.

          Enclosed is our assessment of the DOT's compliance with the procedural steps
          required by section 801(a)(1)(B)(i) through (iv) of title 5 with respect to the rule.
          Our review indicates that the DOT complied with the applicable requirements.

          If you have any questions about this report, please contact James W. Vickers,
          Assistant General Counsel, at (202) 512-8210. The official responsible for GAO
          evaluation work relating to the subject matter of the rule is John Anderson,


GAO-02-486R

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