Wed, Sep 01, 2004
Says It's Ended TFR Confusion
NATA says its efforts
to recognize the enhanced level of security provided by the
Twelve-Five Standard Security Program (TFSSP) have paid off for
all-cargo carriers.
Most recent NOTAMs establishing Temporary Flight Restrictions
(TFRs) for VIP security events contained language restricting
commercial all-cargo operations to those carriers with a security
program that meets or exceeds the Domestic Security Integration
Program (DSIP). This language led to confusion as to whether the
TFSSP meets or exceeds the DSIP standards. Some all-cargo TFSSP
operators have even been denied departure clearances during TFRs
due to this confusion.
"NATA has been working behind the scenes with officials at the
Transportation Security Administration [TSA] and Department of
Homeland Security for some time to ensure the ability for all-cargo
carriers with the TFSSP to conduct operations during the Republican
Convention and other VIP events that trigger TFRs," explained NATA
vice president Eric Byer.
NATA has argued, and senior TSA staff members have officially
agreed, that any all-cargo carrier operation conducted in full
compliance with the TFSSP has achieved a level of security that
meets or exceeds the DSIP.
"We have been
repeatedly assured by the TSA that a TFSSP-compliant operation is
permitted within the New York TFR," Byer explained.
Due in part to the concerns raised by NATA, the NOTAMs issued
for the New York City area have adopted new phrasing further
clarifying the subject. Those NOTAMs state that commercial
all-cargo operations that meet or exceed the DSIP "or its
equivalent" are permitted.
"We're pleased that our work has been successful and the ability
of all-cargo carriers to carry on their business activities is
further protected. This is a victory for every cargo carrier who
has worked to ensure compliance with the TFSSP," Byer
concluded.
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