TSA Form 419A CCSF Letter of Intent

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

OMB 1652-0053
Exp. 09/30/2024

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
separate 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.
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 or all-cargo aircraft at a level commensurate with
that of passenger baggage. The Certified Cargo Screening Standard Security Program (CCSSSP) provides a mechanism by which
industry will achieve 100% screening without impeding the flow of commerce. The CCSSSP 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:
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adhere to increased security standards outlined in the CCSSSP;
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share responsibility for supply chain security;
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employ chain of custody methods; and
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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.
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CCSFs are required to submit an annual verification of information. The verification should be updated to reflect all changes
to their security program and attest that the CCSF remains in compliance with its original application and certification.
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CCSFs will be subject to random inspections by TSA.
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CCSFs are required to submit an application for renewal of their security program every three (3) years in order to
maintain good standing, as specified in 49 CFR Part 1549.7(b). If TSA determines that the CCSF meets the
requirements it will renew the CCSF’s security program and certification.
SECTION IV. Transfer of Cargo
Formal movement of certified screened cargo cannot begin until the CCSF has received its CCSF screened cargo identifiers. CCSF
must notify their Principal Security Specialist (PSS) via written notice or email when stickers have been received and the CCSF is
ready to utilize them.
SECTION V. Submittal Agreement
By submitting the application, the CCSF applicant agrees to:
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Allow TSA to perform on-site validations of the facility's adherence to required standards.
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Follow required processes and procedures for protecting Sensitive Security Information (SSI).
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Comply with the program pursuant to the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 49 CFR 1549.
Printed Full Name:

Date:

Authorized Signature:

Date:

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, 6595 Springfield Center Drive, Springfield, 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 09/30/2024.
Previous editions of this form are obsolete.
TSA Form 419A, (3/16) [File: 400.18]

OMB control number 1652-0053; Expiration Date: 09/30/2024

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