---
kind: "section"
citation: "49 C.F.R. § 1542.103"
title: "49"
number: "1542.103"
heading: "Content."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/49/1542.103"
---

# §1542.103. Content.

- (a) **Complete program.** Except as otherwise approved by TSA, each airport operator regularly serving operations of an aircraft operator or foreign air carrier described in [§ 1544.101(a)(1)](/cfr/49/1544.101.md?p=a-1) or [§ 1546.101(a)](/cfr/49/1546.101.md?p=a) of this chapter, must include in its security program the following:
  - (1) The name, means of contact, duties, and training requirements of the ASC required under [§ 1542.3](/cfr/49/1542.3.md).
  - (2) [Reserved]
  - (3) **A description of the secured areas, including—**
    - (i) A description and map detailing boundaries and pertinent features;
    - (ii) Each activity or entity on, or adjacent to, a secured area that affects security;
    - (iii) Measures used to perform the access control functions required under [§ 1542.201(b)(1)](/cfr/49/1542.201.md?p=b-1);
    - (iv) Procedures to control movement within the secured area, including identification media required under [§ 1542.201(b)(3)](/cfr/49/1542.201.md?p=b-3); and
    - (v) A description of the notification signs required under [§ 1542.201(b)(6)](/cfr/49/1542.201.md?p=b-6).
  - (4) **A description of the AOA, including—**
    - (i) A description and map detailing boundaries, and pertinent features;
    - (ii) Each activity or entity on, or adjacent to, an AOA that affects security;
    - (iii) Measures used to perform the access control functions required under [§ 1542.203(b)(1)](/cfr/49/1542.203.md?p=b-1);
    - (iv) Measures to control movement within the AOA, including identification media as appropriate; and
    - (v) A description of the notification signs required under [§ 1542.203(b)(4)](/cfr/49/1542.203.md?p=b-4).
  - (5) **A description of the SIDA's, including—**
    - (i) A description and map detailing boundaries and pertinent features; and
    - (ii) **Each activity or entity on, or adjacent to, a SIDA.**
  - (6) **A description of the sterile areas, including—**
    - (i) A diagram with dimensions detailing boundaries and pertinent features;
    - (ii) Access controls to be used when the passenger-screening checkpoint is non-operational and the entity responsible for that access control; and
    - (iii) Measures used to control access as specified in [§ 1542.207](/cfr/49/1542.207.md).
  - (7) Procedures used to comply with [§ 1542.209](/cfr/49/1542.209.md) regarding fingerprint-based criminal history records checks.
  - (8) A description of the personnel identification systems as described in [§ 1542.211](/cfr/49/1542.211.md).
  - (9) Escort procedures in accordance with [§ 1542.211(e)](/cfr/49/1542.211.md?p=e).
  - (10) Challenge procedures in accordance with [§ 1542.211(d)](/cfr/49/1542.211.md?p=d).
  - (11) Training programs required under §§ [1542.213](/cfr/49/1542.213.md) and [1542.217(c)(2)](/cfr/49/1542.217.md?p=c-2), if applicable.
  - (12) A description of law enforcement support used to comply with [§ 1542.215(a)](/cfr/49/1542.215.md?p=a).
  - (13) A system for maintaining the records described in [§ 1542.221](/cfr/49/1542.221.md).
  - (14) The procedures and a description of facilities and equipment used to support TSA inspection of individuals and property, and aircraft operator or foreign air carrier screening functions of parts [1544](/cfr/49/part1544.md) and [1546](/cfr/49/part1546.md) of this chapter.
  - (15) A contingency plan required under [§ 1542.301](/cfr/49/1542.301.md).
  - (16) Procedures for the distribution, storage, and disposal of security programs, Security Directives, Information Circulars, implementing instructions, and, as appropriate, classified information.
  - (17) Procedures for posting of public advisories as specified in [§ 1542.305](/cfr/49/1542.305.md).
  - (18) Incident management procedures used to comply with [§ 1542.307](/cfr/49/1542.307.md).
  - (19) Alternate security procedures, if any, that the airport operator intends to use in the event of natural disasters, and other emergency or unusual conditions.
  - (20) Each exclusive area agreement as specified in [§ 1542.111](/cfr/49/1542.111.md).
  - (21) Each airport tenant security program as specified in [§ 1542.113](/cfr/49/1542.113.md).
- (b) **Supporting program.** Except as otherwise approved by TSA, each airport regularly serving operations of an aircraft operator or foreign air carrier described in § [1544.101(a)(2)](/cfr/49/1544.101.md?p=a-2) or [(f)](/cfr/49/1544.101.md?p=a-f), or § [1546.101(b)](/cfr/49/1546.101.md?p=b) or [(c)](/cfr/49/1546.101.md?p=c) of this chapter, must include in its security program a description of the following:
  - (1) Name, means of contact, duties, and training requirements of the ASC, as required under [§ 1542.3](/cfr/49/1542.3.md).
  - (2) A description of the law enforcement support used to comply with [§ 1542.215(a)](/cfr/49/1542.215.md?p=a).
  - (3) Training program for law enforcement personnel required under [§ 1542.217(c)(2)](/cfr/49/1542.217.md?p=c-2), if applicable.
  - (4) A system for maintaining the records described in [§ 1542.221](/cfr/49/1542.221.md).
  - (5) The contingency plan required under [§ 1542.301](/cfr/49/1542.301.md).
  - (6) Procedures for the distribution, storage, and disposal of security programs, Security Directives, Information Circulars, implementing instructions, and, as appropriate, classified information.
  - (7) Procedures for public advisories as specified in [§ 1542.305](/cfr/49/1542.305.md).
  - (8) Incident management procedures used to comply with [§ 1542.307](/cfr/49/1542.307.md).
- (c) **Partial program.** Except as otherwise approved by TSA, each airport regularly serving operations of an aircraft operator or foreign air carrier described in [§ 1544.101(b)](/cfr/49/1544.101.md?p=b) or [§ 1546.101(d)](/cfr/49/1546.101.md?p=d) of this chapter, must include in its security program a description of the following:
  - (1) Name, means of contact, duties, and training requirements of the ASC as required under [§ 1542.3](/cfr/49/1542.3.md).
  - (2) A description of the law enforcement support used to comply with [§ 1542.215(b)](/cfr/49/1542.215.md?p=b).
  - (3) Training program for law enforcement personnel required under [§ 1542.217(c)(2)](/cfr/49/1542.217.md?p=c-2), if applicable.
  - (4) A system for maintaining the records described in [§ 1542.221](/cfr/49/1542.221.md).
  - (5) Procedures for the distribution, storage, and disposal of security programs, Security Directives, Information Circulars, implementing instructions, and, as appropriate, classified information.
  - (6) Procedures for public advisories as specified in [§ 1542.305](/cfr/49/1542.305.md).
  - (7) Incident management procedures used to comply with [§ 1542.307](/cfr/49/1542.307.md).
- (d) **Use of appendices.** The airport operator may comply with paragraphs [(a)](#a), [(b)](#b), and [(c)](#c) of this section by including in its security program, as an appendix, any document that contains the information required by paragraphs [(a)](#a), [(b)](#b), and [(c)](#c) of this section. The appendix must be referenced in the corresponding section(s) of the security program.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 114, 5103, 40113, 44901-44905, 44907, 44913-44914, 44916-44917, 44935-44936, 44942, 46105.

### Source

Source: 67 FR 8355, Feb. 22, 2002, unless otherwise noted.