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Is that TSA knocking at your repair station door? It could be. All FAA-certifi cated Part 145 repair stations must allow authorized offi cials at any time and in a “reasonable manner” without notice to enter, conduct audits, assessments or inspections of any property, facilities, equipment and operations. These inspections can occur on weekends and federal holidays. Authorized offi cials may also view, inspect and copy records as necessary to carry out the agency’s security-related statutory or regulatory authorities, including: • Assessing threats to transportation security; • Enforcing security-related regulations, directives and requirements;
• Inspecting, assessing and auditing security facilities, equipment and systems;
• Ensuring the adequacy of security measures;
• Verifying implementation of security measures; • Reviewing security plans; and • Carrying out other duties and powers relating to transportation security. Pretty broad, huh? Rest assured,
according to TSA, it will seek access to records relevant only to security. More reassuring is the fact that the agency also said it intends to use properly trained and credentialed personnel to conduct inspections, alleviating concerns over safety and possible damage to property. So, one day you’re doing your job,
maybe even on a Saturday (or Christmas). A TSA inspector shows up at your repair station and demands to conduct an inspection under the guise of aviation security. You ask for identifi cation. Warning: “Repair stations may not photocopy or otherwise reproduce the credential to prevent unauthorized individuals from using fake credentials to access a repair station.” The good news: the agency will assist repair stations to develop training on identifying TSA and DHS credentials. ARSA is currently working with TSA
to clarify the “real world” implications of the rule. There will no doubt be many. The association is working to ensure TSA appreciates the complexities of the industry and repair stations understand compliance with the new regulations.
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Daniel B. Fisher is ARSA’s vice president of legislative aff airs and senior legislative associate at the law fi rm of Obadal, Filler, MacLeod and Klein. Fisher attended St. Mary’s College of Maryland, where he graduated magna cum laude, and received a law degree from George Mason
University School of Law. Prior to joining ARSA, Fisher served four years on the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee staff of the late Sen. Arlen Specter (Pa.).
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