TSA Form 419a CCSF Letter of Intent

OMB 1652-0053

Exp. 7/31/2019

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Transportation Security Administration

CERTIFIED CARGO SCREENING FACILITY (CCSF) LETTER OF INTENT

INSTRUCTIONS: Companies seeking to be designated as a Certified Cargo Screening Facility (CCSF) must sign this form. A separated form must be submitted with each application , and the completed form must be submitted as part of the CCSF application package via email to [email protected] as a protected data file (PDF). NOTE: A complete CCSF application package includes TSA Form 419A CCSF Letter of Intent, TSA Form 419B CCSF Facility
Profile Application, TSA Form 419C CCSF SSI Agreement, TSA Form 419D CCSF Principal Attestation, and		TSA Form 419E
Security Profile. Upon receipt of the complete application package, TSA will distribute the Certified Cargo Screening Program (CCSP) draft regulatory order and the Indirect Air Carrier (IAC) Standard Security Program Alternate Procedures.
SECTION I. CCSP Background
The Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007, P.L. 110-53, (2007), requires TSA to establish a system to screen 100% of all cargo originating in the U.S. and transported on passenger aircraft by August 2010 at a level commensurate with that of passenger baggage. The CCSP provides a mechanism by which industry will achieve 100% screening without impeding the flow of commerce. The Certified Cargo Screening Program adds an additional layer to TSA's current risk-based tiered approach to air cargo security by allowing TSA-approved entities to screen cargo in the supply chain as CCSFs.
SECTION II. CCSF Requirements
CCSFs must: Adhere to increased security standards outlined in the Certified Cargo Screening Standard Security Program or Amendment Indirect Air Carrier Standard Security Program (IACCSP) 08-002 series Share responsibility for supply chain security Employ chain of custody methods; and Permit on site facility assessments validations and TSA inspections
SECTION III. Approved CCSF Certification
When approved by TSA, the CCSF Certification is valid for three (3) years from the date of issuance. CCSFs are required to submit the CCSF application annually. The application should be updated to reflect all changes and improvements in the security standards employed at the site. CCSFs will be subject to random inspection by TSA. CCSFs are required to submit an Application for Renewal of their security standards every three years in order to maintain good standing in the CCSP. As successful validation will result in a renewed certification.
SECTION IV. Transfer of Cargo
Formal movement of certified cargo cannot begin until the CCSF has received it CCSF screened cargo identifiers. CCSF must notify their representative PSI via written notice or email when stickers have been received and the CCSF is ready to employ them.
SECTION V. Submittal Agreement
By submitting the application, the CCSF applicant agrees to: Allow a TSA Inspector to perform on site validations of the facility's adherence to required standards. Follow required processes and procedures for protecting SSI Comply with the program pursuant to the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 49 CFR 1549
Printed Full Name:	Date:
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PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT BURDEN STATEMENT: TSA is collecting this information to qualify entities as Certified Cargo Screening Facilities. The public burden for this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 1 hour. This is a mandatory collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection to: TSA-11, Attention: PRA 1652-0053 601 South 12th Street, Arlington, VA 20598. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and persons are not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control number assigned to this collection is 1652-0053, which expires 07/31/2019.

Previous editions of this form are obsolete

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