Consent To Screen Requirement

TSA ensures the security of the air cargo supply chain by mandating air carriers and freight forwarders to implement specific security measures. These security measures contained in the various carrier security programs are Sensitive Security Information (SSI) which is prohibited from public distribution. Although some of the security measures required by the carriers are readily visible to the public, most are carried out behind the scenes.

Security measures issued by TSA in the various carrier security programs are SSI and may not be distributed to the public.

On Oct. 23, 2006, TSA issued additional enhanced cargo security measures that may subject your cargo to inspection. The new security measures related to air cargo directly and indirectly require additional procedures to be implemented by several portions of the air transportation supply chain including air carriers, freight forwarders, and shippers. On Dec. 24, 2008, TSA issued seven new security programs to the air carriers, all-cargo carriers, and indirect air carriers. The effective date for implementation of the requirements in the security programs was Feb. 1, 2009. The new security programs involve cargo security changes that affect all modes within the air cargo supply chain.

Some of the new requirements implemented on Feb. 1, 2009, may require shippers to provide personal information/data to their transportation service providers and provide consent to screen authorization. Consent to screen authorization is required to ensure that shippers are aware that all shipments are subject to screening. If shippers screen their own c argo under the provisions of the CCSP, their shipments are still eligible for TSA screening as part of TSA’s layered approach to security. A shipper’s refusal to provide this information and consent to screen may have the carrier refuse the shipment and decline subsequent air transport.

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