Sat, May 30, 2009
Full Directive Still Not Widely Circulated
Following the issuance yesterday of
a new security directive by the Transportation Security
Administration, which modifies security protocols for transient and
after-hours pilots flying into commercial-service airports,
the NBAA issued the following statement:
"The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has
addressed some of the immediate, top-level concerns raised by NBAA
and other general aviation groups about how the TSA's 'badging'
program would be implemented and what impact it might have on
security and safety. The Agency's willingness to address our most
pressing concerns gives us optimism that, over time, TSA officials
will remain ready to discuss additional, unforeseen and unexpected
effects of the program so that it does not become an impediment to
operations. As NBAA Members know, the Association has long believed
that the overall 'badging' security requirement is overly broad and
ill-suited to the unique operating needs of business aviation, so
we will continue working with the Agency to address our ongoing
concerns."
This newest revision of the security directive - "Version G" -
clarifies the TSA's initial security directive, (SD) 1542-04-08F.
Due to the sensitive nature of the information included in the
directive, the TSA has not made the full content of the document
widely available. Despite the mystery and the overt lack of public
disclosure, the requirement , none-the-less, is set to go into
effect Monday.
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