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Airplane and Airport Security

The White House:

Enhancing Aviation Safety & Security Provides an overview of the Air Marshall program and improved aircraft and airport security measures. Sep 27, 2001

Congress:
H. R. 2926: To Preserve the Continued Viability of the United States Air Transportation System (Enrolled Bill) (PDF) Sep 22, 2001
Engrossment, Enrollment, and Presentation of Legislation by Paul S. Rundquist, Specialist in American National Government, Government Division. Covers engrossment, enrollment, and presentation of legislation, which are technical components of the legislative process. Oct 1, 1998.

Department of Transportation:
Secretary Mineta Re-opens Skies to General Aviation Sep 14, 2001
Statement from the U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sep 13, 2001
Airports to Remain Closed, Mineta Says Sep 12, 2001
Testimony on Aviation Security By Alexis M. Stefani, Assistant Inspector General for Auditing. (PDF) Apr 19, 2000
Testimony on Aviation Security By Alexis M. Stefani, Assistant Inspector General for Auditing. (PDF) Mar 23, 2000
Top DOT Management Challenges Report -- Transportation Security Excerpt from (PDF) Jan 18, 2001
Testimony on Aviation Security (PDF) By Kenneth M. Mead, Inspector General. Mar 24, 1999
White House Commission on Aviation Safety and Security Feb 1998
Office of Inspector General Audit Report: Federal Air Marshal Program (PDF) Apr 17, 1997

Federal Aviation Administration:
Notices to Airmen Covers flight notices, restrictions and advisories.
Airport Security Certification List Lists U.S. airports that have met current aviation security requirements.
FAA Job Announcements: Federal Air Marshal Sep 19, 2001
Frequently Asked Questions in Response to the Resumption of Commercial Air Service Sep 13, 2001
Civil Aviation Security Strategic Plan: 2001-2004 (MS Word) Apr 2001
Criminal Acts Against Civil Aviation (PDF) 2000
Audit Report: Controls Over Airport Identification Media From the Office of Inspector General. Dec 7, 2000
Fact Sheet: FAA Federal Air Marshal Program Aug 2000
Criminal Acts Against Civil Aviation 1999
Audit Report: Airport Access Control (PDF) Nov 18, 1999
Criminal Acts Against Civil Aviation 1998
Report to Congress: Aviation Security - Aircraft Hardening Program Provides an assessment and review of research on hardened containers as a means of protecting aircraft against certain explosives. 1998
Study and Report to Congress on Civil Aviation Security Responsibilities and Funding Covers aviation security responsibilities and costs, the transfer of air carrier security responsibilities to airport operators and the federal government, and funding for aviation security. 1998
Escort of Hijacked Aircraft From Chapter 7 of Order 7610.4J: Special Military Operations. Nov 3, 1998
Report to Congress on Air Cargo Security Report on changes recommended and implemented as a result of the White House Commission on Aviation Safety and Security to enhance and supplement screening and inspection of cargo, mail, and company-shipped materials transported in air commerce. May 1998
Criminal Acts Against Civil Aviation 1997
Annual Report to Congress on Civil Aviation Security: January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1997
Audit Report: Federal Air Marshal Program (PDF) From the Office of Inspector General. Apr 17, 1997
Final Report of the White House Commission on Aviation Safety and Security to President Clinton Presented by Vice President Al Gore, Chairman. Feb 12, 1997.
Criminal Acts Against Civil Aviation 1996
Annual Report to Congress on Civil Aviation Security: January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1996
Annual Report to Congress on Civil Aviation Security: January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1995
Annual Report to Congress on Civil Aviation Security: January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1994
Advisory Circular No. 108-3: Screening of Persons Carrying U.S. Classified Material Offers instructions for the screening of passengers carrying classified material in order to maintain the integrity of the screening process and prevent the compromise of classified material. Nov 6, 1981
Advisory Circular No. 108-2: Security Rules - Carriage of Weapons and Escorted Persons Provides information and guidance for implementing Sections 108.11 and 108.21 of 14 CFR 108 on carrying weapons and passengers under the control of armed law enforcement escorts. Oct 16, 1981
Advisory Circular No. 108-1: Air Carrier Security Offers information and guidance for implementing Airplane Operator Security under Part 108 of the Federal Aviation Regulations. Oct 16, 1981
Advisory Circular No. 107-1: Aviation Security - Airports Provides guidance to individuals and organizations with responsibility for airport security under Part 107 of the Federal Aviation Regulations. May 19, 1972

General Accounting Office (GAO):
Aviation Security: Vulnerabilities in, and Alternatives for, Preboard Screening Security Operations (PDF) Statement by Gerald L. Dillingham, Director, Physical Infrastructure Issues. Sep 25, 2001
Aviation Security: Weaknesses in Airport Security and Options for Assigning Screening Responsibilities (PDF) Statement by Gerald L. Dillingham, Director, Physical Infrastructure Issues. Sep 21, 2001
Responses of Federal Agencies and Airports We Surveyed About Access Security Improvements (PDF) Aug 31, 2001
Aviation Security: Additional Controls Needed to Address Weaknesses in Carriage of Weapons Regulations (PDF) Sep 29, 2000
Aviation Security: Long-Standing Problems Impair Airport Screeners' Performance (PDF) Jun 28, 2000
Aviation Security: Vulnerabilities Still Exist in the Aviation Security System (PDF) Apr 6, 2000
Aviation Security: Slow Progress in Addressing Long-Standing Screener Performance Problems (PDF) Mar 16, 2000
Aviation Security: FAA's Actions to Study Responsibilities and Funding for Airport Security and to Certify Screening Companies (PDF) Feb 25, 1999
Aviation Security: Progress Being Made, but Long-term Attention Is Needed (PDF) May 14, 1998
Aviation Security: Implementation of Recommendations Is Under Way, but Completion Will Take Several Years (PDF) Apr 24, 1998
Aviation Safety and Security: Challenges to Implementing the Recommendations of the White House Commission on Aviation Safety and Security (PDF) Mar 5, 1997
Aviation Security: Technology's Role in Addressing Vulnerabilities (PDF) Sep 19, 1996
Aviation Security: Immediate Action Needed to Improve Security (PDF) Aug 1, 1996