Aviation Security Advisory Committee, 39884-39885 [2011-17038]

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• DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 130 (Thursday, July 7, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 39884-39885]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-17038]



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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY




Aviation Security Advisory Committee



AGENCY: Transportation Security Administration, DHS.



ACTION: Committee Management; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Re-

Establishment.



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SUMMARY: The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announces the 

re-establishment of the Aviation Security Advisory Committee (ASAC). 

The Secretary of Homeland Security has determined that the re-

establishment of ASAC is necessary and is in the public interest in 

connection with the performance of duties of TSA. This determination 

follows consultation with the Committee Management Secretariat, General 

Services Administration.



FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dean Walter, ASAC Designated Federal 

Official, Transportation Security Administration (TSA-28), 601 12th St. 

South, Arlington, VA 20598-4028, Dean.Walter@dhs.gov, 571-227-2645.



SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:



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Background



    ASAC was established in 1989 following the destruction of Pan 

American World Airways Flight 103 by a terrorist bomb. The committee 

helped TSA establish critical policies and procedures in consultation 

with leading industry organizations, other non-governmental 

organizations (NGOs) and stakeholder representatives concerning 

potential risks to aviation infrastructure, passengers and cargo; 

response capabilities that NGOs and other stakeholders control; and the 

economic, social, and political drivers that impact risk or response. 

ASAC is also a recurring forum for TSA to gather customer and 

stakeholder input concerning the effectiveness of security actions and 

proposals, the costs and burdens associated with security actions and 

proposals, and the general level of customer satisfaction TSA is 

engendering across affected constituencies. This committee has 

experience working together to identify problems, gather input and 

reach consensus on security issues that result in security initiatives 

and regulations that can be quickly implemented, are effective in terms 

of performance and cost, and have a lower impact on the commerce of 

aviation.



The Aviation Security Advisory Committee



    The renewal and use of the Aviation Security Advisory Committee are 

determined to be in the public interest in connection with the 

performance of duties imposed on TSA by law as follows:

    Name of Committee: Aviation Security Advisory Committee (ASAC).

    Purpose and Objective: ASAC is being re-established in accordance 

with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) 5 

U.S.C. App. (Pub. L. 92-463). ASAC's mission is to examine areas of 

civil aviation security as tasked by TSA with the aim of addressing 

current issues and/or developing recommendations for improvements to 

civil aviation security methods, equipment and processes. The committee 

will provide advice and recommendations for improving aviation security 

measures to the Administrator of TSA. The committee will meet 

approximately twice each year, usually in the Washington, DC 

metropolitan area, but may meet more often as the need arises.

    Members are recommended for appointment by the Administrator of TSA 

and appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Secretary of Homeland 

Security. Members serve at their own expense and receive no salary, 

reimbursement of travel expenses or other compensation from the Federal 

Government. TSA retains authority to review the participation of any 

ASAC member and to recommend changes for cause at any time.

    Balanced Membership Plans: The ASAC will be composed of individual 

members representing private sector organizations of key constituencies 

affected by aviation security requirements, including: Victims of 

terrorist acts against aviation; Law enforcement and security experts; 

Aviation consumer advocates; Airport tenants and general aviation; 

Airport operators; Airline management; Airline labor; Aircraft and 

security equipment manufacturers; and Air cargo representatives. The 

ASAC does not have a specific number of members allocated to any 

membership category and the number of members in a membership category 

may change to fit the needs of the Committee. However, all membership 

categories will be represented.

    Membership Appointment Criteria: Individuals will be appointed 

based on the following criteria: (1) Not registered as a Federal 

Lobbyist per Presidential Memorandum--Lobbyists on Agency Boards and 

Commissions, dated June 18, 2010, and has not served in such a role for 

a two-year period prior to application; (2) background, experience and 

position support to one of the constituency groups (See Balanced 

Membership Plans section); and (3) represent a large portion of the 

constituency within a membership category.

    Duration: Continuing.

    Responsible TSA Officials: Dean Walter, ASAC Designated Official, 

Transportation Security Administration, 601 12th St. South, Arlington, 

VA 20598-4028, Dean.Walter@dhs.gov, 571-227-2645.



    Issued in Arlington, Virginia, on June 30, 2011.

Douglas Hofsass,

Acting Assistant Administrator, Transportation Sector Network 

Management.

[FR Doc. 2011-17038 Filed 7-6-11; 8:45 am]

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