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In May 2006, TSA published the Air Cargo Security Requirements Final Rule. Under the rule, all employees and authorized agents of an Indirect Air Carrier (IAC) who have unescorted access to air cargo, including motor carriers, must undergo a name-based security threat assessment (STA) at a fee of $28 and receive annual TSA approved security training.
Under the rule, the IACs are the regulated party responsible for ensuring that their motor carrier agents are in compliance with the STA and security training requirements. TSA submits all implementation requirements necessary to comply with the rule directly to the regulated IACs through the IAC Standard Security Program (IACSSP). The IACSSP is classified as Sensitive Security Information and not available for motor carrier review. This process has led to a great deal of confusion and inconsistent IAC requests of motor carriers.
Air cargo security programs were expanded with the passage of the Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007, which mandated that 100% of all air cargo on passenger planes be screened by August 2010. In 2009, TSA began the Certified Cargo Screening Program (CCSP) program, which expands those who are able to screen cargo for direct delivery to air carriers, although it imposes the same requirements on CCSPs as are placed on IACs. Drivers possessing a valid HME, TWIC, FAST card, or SIDA security credential are in compliance with the air cargo security threat assessment. ATA has been largely supportive of the CCSP program, as it grants motor carriers direct access to the Air Cargo regulations and allows drivers with an HME, TWIC, or FAST card to waive the program's background check requirements.
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