TSA Security Directive Response

TSA SECURITY DIRECTIVE RESPONSE

IMPORTANT SSI NOTICE

WARNING: SENSITIVE SECURITY INFORMATION

Security Directives issued by TSA contain Sensitive Security Information (SSI) subject to the handling requirements of 49 CFR Part 1520. Unauthorized disclosure of SSI is prohibited and may result in civil penalties and/or criminal prosecution.

☐ I acknowledge understanding of SSI handling requirements

OPERATOR INFORMATION

Aircraft Operator Name: [________________________________]

Operating Certificate Number: [________________________________]

Certificate Type: ☐ Part 121 ☐ Part 135 ☐ Part 125 ☐ Part 91K ☐ Part 1546

Principal Operations Inspector (POI): [________________________________]

Primary Security Coordinator Name: [________________________________]

Title: [________________________________]

Phone: [________________________________] (24-hour contact)

Email: [________________________________]

Alternate Security Coordinator: [________________________________]

Phone: [________________________________]

SECURITY DIRECTIVE INFORMATION

Security Directive Number: SD [________________________________]

Date Issued: [__/__/____]

Date Received: [__/__/____]

Time Received: [________] (local time)

Effective Date: [__/__/____]

Effective Time: [________] (local time)

Expiration Date: [__/__/____] or ☐ Until Rescinded

TSA Issuing Office: [________________________________]

Supersedes SD: [________________________________] (if applicable)

PART I: ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT

Verbal Acknowledgment

Per 49 CFR 1544.305(b), verbal acknowledgment of receipt is required.

Verbal Acknowledgment Provided:

☐ Yes

Date/Time: [__/__/____] at [________]

TSA Contact Name: [________________________________]

TSA Phone Number: [________________________________]

Name of Operator Representative Providing Acknowledgment: [________________________________]

Method by Which Measures Will Be Implemented: [________________________________]

PART II: COMPLIANCE ASSESSMENT

Security Directive Requirements Summary

(Summarize required measures - do not include specific SSI details in unsecured documents)

Compliance Assessment

☐ Full Compliance - Operator can implement all measures as directed

☐ Partial Compliance - Operator can implement some measures; alternative measures proposed for others

☐ Alternative Measures Required - Operator cannot implement as directed; alternative measures proposed

PART III: IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

Immediate Actions Taken

Personnel Notifications

Required Training/Briefings

Resource Allocation

PART IV: ALTERNATIVE MEASURES PROPOSAL

If unable to implement measures as directed:

Per 49 CFR 1544.305(c), if the operator is unable to implement the measures in the Security Directive, the operator must submit proposed alternative measures and the basis for submitting them to TSA for approval.

Alternative Measure Request Submitted: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A

Date Submitted: [__/__/____]

Alternative Measures Detail

Requirement Unable to Meet: [________________________________]

Reason Unable to Implement as Directed:

☐ Operational limitation: [________________________________]
☐ Equipment limitation: [________________________________]
☐ Staffing limitation: [________________________________]
☐ Time constraint: [________________________________]
☐ Physical/facility limitation: [________________________________]
☐ Other: [________________________________]

Proposed Alternative Measure:

[________________________________]
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

Basis for Alternative (Security Equivalence):

[________________________________]
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

TSA Response to Alternative:

☐ Approved on [__/__/____]
☐ Denied on [__/__/____]
☐ Approved with modifications: [________________________________]
☐ Pending

PART V: COMMENTS ON SECURITY DIRECTIVE

Operator Comments

Per 49 CFR 1544.305(d), each aircraft operator that receives a Security Directive may comment on it by submitting data, views, or arguments in writing to TSA.

Comments Submitted: ☐ Yes ☐ No

Date Submitted: [__/__/____]

Summary of Comments:

[________________________________]
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

NOTE: Submission of comments does not delay the effective date of the Security Directive.

PART VI: DOCUMENTATION AND RECORDS

Required Documentation

☐ Copy of Security Directive (SSI-protected)
☐ Acknowledgment records
☐ Implementation records
☐ Training documentation
☐ Alternative measures correspondence
☐ Comments submitted to TSA
☐ Audit/inspection records

Record Retention

Per applicable regulations, maintain records for [____] years.

Records Custodian: [________________________________]

Secure Storage Location: [________________________________]

PART VII: ONGOING COMPLIANCE MONITORING

Compliance Verification Schedule

Compliance Verification Log

PART VIII: INTERNAL AUDIT CHECKLIST

Pre-Implementation Review

☐ Security Directive reviewed for all requirements
☐ Impact assessment completed
☐ Resources identified and allocated
☐ Timeline established
☐ Responsible parties assigned
☐ Training needs identified

Implementation Verification

☐ All measures implemented as directed (or approved alternatives)
☐ Personnel trained and briefed
☐ Documentation complete
☐ Verification conducted
☐ Deficiencies corrected

Ongoing Compliance

☐ Monitoring system established
☐ Reporting procedures in place
☐ Update procedures documented
☐ Audit schedule established

PART IX: TSA CONTACT INFORMATION

For Questions or Clarification:

TSA Contact: [________________________________]

Phone: [________________________________]

Email: [________________________________]

For Reporting Security Incidents:

TSA Operations Center: [________________________________]

Phone: [________________________________]

For Submitting Alternative Measures/Comments:

TSA Contact: [________________________________]

Address: [________________________________]

Secure Fax: [________________________________]

PART X: CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE

Aircraft Operator Certification

I certify that [________________________________] (Aircraft Operator) has:

☐ Received Security Directive SD [________________]

☐ Verbally acknowledged receipt as required by 49 CFR 1544.305(b)

☐ Implemented all required measures OR submitted alternative measures for TSA approval

☐ Trained applicable personnel on required measures

☐ Established compliance monitoring procedures

☐ Will maintain required documentation

I understand that failure to comply with Security Directives may result in civil penalties under 49 U.S.C. 46301 and/or criminal prosecution.

Signature: [________________________________]

Printed Name: [________________________________]

Title: [________________________________]

Date: [__/__/____]

AMENDMENTS/UPDATES LOG

SSI HANDLING REMINDER

This document and any attachments containing information derived from Security Directives are SENSITIVE SECURITY INFORMATION (SSI).

Requirements:

• Mark all documents "SENSITIVE SECURITY INFORMATION"
• Limit disclosure to persons with need-to-know
• Store in secure location
• Do not transmit via unsecured means
• Report unauthorized disclosures immediately

Violation Penalties:
Civil penalties up to $86,727 per violation (current maximum, adjusted periodically)

This template is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Security Directives involve critical compliance obligations with significant penalties for non-compliance. Consult with aviation security counsel for specific guidance.