1 ENFORCEMENT SANCTION GUIDANCE POLICY (date updated

ENFORCEMENT SANCTION GUIDANCE POLICY

(date updated: 14 November 2022)

INTRODUCTION: On November 19, 2001, Congress enacted the Aviation and Transportation Security

Act (ATSA), which created TSA, and which transferred authority for enforcement of civil aviation security

requirements from the Federal Aviation Administration to TSA. On July 21, 2009, TSA’s Investigative and

Enforcement Procedures, including the maximum civil monetary penalty amounts for violations of TSA’s

security regulations, were amended to conform to the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11

Commission Act of 2007. On November 2, 2015, Congress enacted the Civil Penalties Inflation

Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015, which required federal agencies to make annual inflation

adjustments to civil penalties.

PURPOSE: This sanctions policy provides guidance for imposing civil monetary penalties up to $37,377

per violation for aircraft operators, up to $12,794 per violation for surface transportation modes and other

non-aviation violations, and up to $14,950 per violation for all other persons, including but not limited to

individuals, airport operators, indirect air carriers, and small business concerns. This sanction guidance

provides agency enforcement personnel with guidance in selecting appropriate sanctions for civil penalty

enforcement actions and to promote consistency in enforcement of TSA regulations; it does not restrict

TSA from proposing higher penalties or penalties for violations not listed in the Sanction Guidance Table.

The purpose of this guidance is to assist, not replace, the exercise of judgment in determining the

appropriate civil penalty in a particular case. TSA has the authority to issue civil penalties up to the

administrative maximums found in 49 C.F.R. § 1503.401, which may undergo annual inflation adjustment

more frequently than this sanctions policy is updated.

GENERAL GUIDELINES: The Sanction Guidance Table (“Table”) below represents the normal

sanction range for a single violation of a particular regulation. Pursuant to a philosophy of progressive

enforcement, the sanction generally increases with each repeated violation or based upon other aggravating

factors. In selecting an appropriate sanction, TSA considers the totality of circumstances, including any

aggravating and mitigating factors. A sanction amount at the higher end of a range is appropriate where

there are aggravating factors surrounding the violation, while a sanction amount at the lower end of the

range is appropriate for first time violations and where mitigating factors exist. Based on substantial

aggravating or mitigating factors, TSA may seek a sanction amount that falls outside the Table’s sanction

ranges.

AGGRAVATING and MITIGATING FACTORS: As a general matter, TSA considers the following

aggravating and mitigating factors:

1. Significance or degree of the security risk created by the violation;

2. Nature of the violation (whether the violation was inadvertent, deliberate, or the result of gross

negligence);

3. Past violation history (compliance should be the norm, this factor is considered only to assess the

need for an increased sanction);

4. Violator's level of experience;

5. Attitude of violator, including the nature of any corrective action taken by the alleged violator;

6. Economic impact of the civil penalty on the violator;

7. Criminal sanctions already paid for the same incident;

8. Disciplinary action by the violator’s employer for the same incident;

9. Artful concealment; and

10. Fraud and intentional falsification.

11. For violations related to firearms, additional aggravating factors include:

A. The violator is a member of the Known Crewmember® (KCM) Program using a KCM portal

B. The violator is a crew member in uniform using a passenger checkpoint

C. The violator is a member of TSA Pre√®

D. A repeat firearm violation (“past violation history”)

E. The firearm was carried on the violator’s person

F. The firearm has a round that is chambered or the safety is off (loaded firearms carry a separate,

higher penalty to unloaded firearms)

INDIVIDUALS: Section VI below addresses sanction amounts for individual violations. Penalty

considerations for violations by individuals, who are not regulated entities or employed by a regulated

entity, differ from the considerations for regulated entities such as an aircraft operator, airport, or indirect

air carrier. Deterrence against an individual generally does not require a penalty range as high as that

against a regulated entity. As a result, the Table contains ranges that list dollar amounts for violations by

individuals. Egregious or intentional violations may support a civil penalty outside of the listed range.

Reduced civil penalties allowed under the Notice of Violation (NOV) program are a program incentive and

are not based on the typical mitigating factors.

SMALL BUSINESS ENTITIES: The maximum civil penalty that may be assessed against a violator that

qualifies as a small business entity is $14,950 (freight and passenger rail is $12,794). TSA may consider

the fact that the entity qualifies as a small business in determining the appropriate amount of the civil

penalty. This information may not be readily available prior to the issuance of a proposed civil penalty

and may be considered at any time after the initiation of enforcement action. Generally, it is the

responsibility of the alleged violator to provide reliable evidence of its inability to pay a proposed civil

penalty or of the impact the civil penalty it will have on its ability to continue in business.

MULTIPLE VIOLATIONS: Where multiple violations arise from the same incident, inspection, or

investigation, a sanction amount generally should be calculated for each violation of the regulations.

Similarly, a separate sanction amount generally should be assessed for each violation where there are

continuing violations or related violations addressed in the same case.

CRIMINAL REFERRAL: Referral for criminal investigation and enforcement is appropriate where there

appears to be a violation of criminal laws. Criminal penalties and fines are different and wholly separate

from the civil penalties assessed by TSA. Withdrawal of criminal charges will not affect civil penalty

charges, and vice versa.

TABLE RANGES: The Table describes civil monetary penalties as minimum, moderate, or maximum for

a single violation of a particular regulation. These terms are defined as follows:

(1) Violations Committed by Aircraft Operators/Air Carriers

Maximum $26,900-$37,377

Moderate $13,400-$26,900

Minimum $4,500-$13,400

(2) Violations Committed by owners/operators of freight Rail Carriers, Rail-

Sensitive Security Material (RSSM) Shippers, and Receivers; and Violations

Committed by Public Transportation and Passenger Rail, and Over-the-road

Bus companies. Other Non-Aviation Violations

Maximum $7,600-$12,794

Moderate $3,900-$7,600

Minimum $1,230-$3,900

(3) Violations Committed by All Other Entities Including, but Not Limited to

Airport Operators, Indirect Air Carrier, CCSFs, Individuals, Contractors,

Small Businesses, etc.

Maximum $11,290-$14,950

Moderate $5,900-$11,290

Minimum $1,450-$5,900

SANCTION GUIDANCE TABLE

I. AIRPORT OPERATOR*

1. Failure to ensure that Airport Security Coordinator (ASC)

fulfills required functions Min.

2. Failure to train ASC Min.-Mod.

3. Failure to allow TSA inspection Max.

4. Failure to provide evidence of regulatory compliance Max.

5. Failure to provide SIDA access ID to TSA personnel Mod.

6. Failure to carry out a requirement in the security program

(general violation to be used when more specific violation is not listed) Mod.-Max.

7. Failure to restrict the distribution, disclosure of SSI Min.-Max.

8. Failure to notify TSA of changes to its security program Min.

9. Access control violations – Secured area, AOA, SIDA, and

access control systems Max.

10. Failure to follow escort procedures Mod.

11. Failure to train or to maintain training records Min.-Mod.

12. Criminal history records check – Failure to perform,

failure to suspend, failure to investigate charges Max.

13. Failure to maintain record of law enforcement response Min.-Mod.

14. Failure to implement a Security Directive Max.

15. False entry in record or report Max. + Criminal Referral

16. Failure to comply with requirements related to adequate

law enforcement response/support Max.

17. Failure to follow accountability procedures for personnel

identification systems Max.

*Airport tenants operating under valid Exclusive Area Agreements assume responsibility for certain airport

operator security responsibilities. For violations of security requirements assumed by such airport tenants,

the airport operator section of the sanction guidance should be employed.

18. Cybersecurity Coordinator

Failure to designate a qualified Cybersecurity Coordinator and

at least one alternate Max.

Failure to provide Cybersecurity Coordinator contact information Min.-Mod.

19. Reporting Cybersecurity Incidents

Failure to report a cybersecurity incident to CISA within the

specified time frame Min.-Mod.

Failure to include required information in report to CISA Min.

20. Cybersecurity Implementation Plan

Operating without a TSA-approved Cybersecurity Implementation Plan Max.

Failure to identify a Critical Cyber System Max.

Failure to comply with a network segmentation policy or control

as described in TSA-approved Cybersecurity Implementation Plan Mod.-Max.

Failure to comply with an access control measure as described in

TSA-approved Cybersecurity Implementation Plan Mod.-Max.

Failure to comply with a continuous monitoring and detection policy

or procedure as described in TSA-approved Cybersecurity

Implementation Plan Mod.-Max.

Failure to comply with a mitigation measure or manual control, as

described in TSA-approved Cybersecurity Implementation Plan,

implemented to ensure that industrial control systems can be isolated

when a cybersecurity incident in the Information Technology system

creates a risk to the safety and reliability of the Operational

Technology system Max.

Failure to apply a security patch or update consistent with the

risk-based methodology described in TSA-approved Cybersecurity

Implementation Plan Max.

Failure to submit a request to amend TSA-approved Cybersecurity

Implementation Plan in the event of a change in ownership or control

of operations or a change in conditions affecting security Min.-Mod.

21. Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan

Failure to have a Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan Max.

Failure to include a required piece of information in a

Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan Mod.-Max.

22. Cybersecurity Assessment Program

Failure to submit the annual plan for the Cybersecurity

Assessment Program Mod.-Max.

Failure to include a required piece of information in the annual plan

for the Cybersecurity Assessment Program Mod.-Max.

23. Cybersecurity Self-Assessment

Failure to conduct a cybersecurity assessment and develop

remediation measures Mod.-Max.

Failure to submit a completed vulnerability assessment form and

remediation measures to TSA within the specified timeframe Mod.-Max.

II. AIRCRAFT OPERATOR AND AIR CARRIER

1. Failure to carry out security program (covers all violations of

security program requirements; general violation to be used if

more specific violation is not listed in the Table) Mod.-Max.

2. Failure to allow TSA inspection Max.

3. Failure to provide evidence of regulatory compliance Max.

4. Failure to provide SIDA access ID to TSA personnel Mod.

5. Failure to restrict distribution and disclosure of security program Mod.-Max.

6. Failure to comply with a security requirement pertaining to the

acceptance, control, or screening of checked baggage Max. per piece

7. Failure to comply with a security requirement pertaining to the

acceptance, control, or screening of cargo Max.

7b. Failure to screen cargo: unscreened cargo flew on passenger aircraft Max. per piece

7c. Failure to screen cargo: unscreened cargo did not fly on passenger

aircraft because of inspector intervention Min. per piece

8. Failure to comply with requirements for carriage of an accessible

weapon by an armed LEO Mod.

9. Failure to prevent unauthorized access to secured area or to aircraft Max.

10. Failure to conduct a security inspection of aircraft Mod.-Max.

11. Failure to comply with criminal history records check requirements Max.

12. Failure to comply with requirements for aircraft operator-issued

identification and access media Mod.

13. Failure to train or to maintain training records Min.-Mod.

14. Failure to comply with Security Directives or Emergency Amendment Max.

15. Failure to comply with security requirements related to screening

of passengers and/or property (excluding cargo) Mod.-Max.

16. False entry in record or report Max. + Criminal Referral

17. Failure to transport Federal Air Marshals Max.

18. Failure to pay security fees Mod.

19. No-Fly List and Selectee List violations Max.

20. Failure to provide adequate rest areas for CCSP-K9 teams screening

cargo Max.

21. Cybersecurity Coordinator

Failure to designate a qualified Cybersecurity Coordinator and at

least one alternate Max.

Failure to provide Cybersecurity Coordinator contact information Min.-Mod.

22. Reporting Cybersecurity Incidents

Failure to report a cybersecurity incident to CISA within the

specified timeframe Min.-Mod.

Failure to include required information in report to CISA Min.

23. Cybersecurity Implementation Plan

Operating without a TSA-approved Cybersecurity Implementation Plan Max.

Failure to identify a Critical Cyber System Max.

Failure to comply with a network segmentation policy or control as

described in TSA-approved Cybersecurity Implementation Plan Mod.-Max.

Failure to comply with an access control measure as described in

TSA-approved Cybersecurity Implementation Plan Mod.-Max.

Failure to comply with a continuous monitoring and detection policy

or procedure as described in TSA-approved Cybersecurity

Implementation Plan Mod.-Max.

Failure to comply with a mitigation measure or manual control,

as described in TSA-approved Cybersecurity Implementation Plan,

implemented to ensure that industrial control systems can be isolated

when a cybersecurity incident in the Information Technology system

creates a risk to the safety and reliability of the Operational

Technology system Max.

Failure to apply a security patch or update consistent with the

risk-based methodology described in TSA-approved

Cybersecurity Implementation Plan Max.

Failure to submit a request to amend TSA-approved Cybersecurity

Implementation Plan in the event of a change in ownership or control

of operations or a change in conditions affecting security Min.-Mod.

24. Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan

Failure to have a Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan Max.

Failure to include a required piece of information in a Cybersecurity

Incident Response Plan Mod.-Max.

25. Cybersecurity Assessment Program

Failure to submit the annual plan for the Cybersecurity Assessment

Program Mod.-Max.

Failure to include a required piece of information in the annual plan

for the Cybersecurity Assessment Program Mod.-Max.

26. Cybersecurity Self-Assessment

Failure to conduct a cybersecurity assessment and develop

remediation measures Mod.-Max.

Failure to submit a completed vulnerability assessment form and

remediation measures to TSA within the specified timeframe Mod.-Max.

III. OTHER AVIATION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

Part 1550:

Failure to comply with a security requirement set forth in,

or pursuant to, 49 C.F.R. part 1550 Max.

Part 1552 (Flight Training Providers):

Failure to comply with any requirement issued pursuant to

49 U.S.C. § 44939 and set forth in 49 C.F.R. part 1552 Mod.-Max.

Flight training providers that are also aircraft operators are subject to a civil penalty maximum of up to

$37,377 per violation. Flight training providers that are not aircraft operators are subject to a civil penalty

maximum of up to $14,950 per violation.

Failure to provide flight training without TSA approval Max.

Failure to determine/record citizenship status Mod.-Max.

Failure to obtain candidate photograph Mod.

Failure to provide security awareness training Mod.

Part 1562 (Subpart A):

(ASC) Failure to carry out its security procedures

(General violation to be used when more specific violation is not listed) Mod.-Max.

(ASC) Failure to allow TSA inspection Mod.-Max.

(ASC) Failure to monitor the security of aircraft at the airport during

operational and non-operational hours Mod.-Max.

(ASC) Failure to report unsecured aircraft Min.-Mod.

(Pilot) Failure to protect from unauthorized disclosure any identification

information issued by TSA (i.e., TSA-Issued Personal Identification

Number (PIN)) Mod.-Max.

(Pilot) Failure to secure the aircraft after returning to a MD3 airport Mod.-Max.

(Pilot) Failure to comply with air traffic instructions as required by the FAA Mod.-Max.

(ASC and Pilot) Failure to report to TSA within 24 hours a conviction or

found not guilty by reason of insanity any crime specified in

49 CFR § 1542.209 or 49 C.F.R § 1572.103 Mod.-Max.

(Pilot) Failure to report to TSA within 24 hours any violation described in

49 CFR § 1562.3(e)(5) Mod.

Part 1562 (Subpart B):

(Aircraft Operator) Failure to carry out its security program

(General violation to be used when more specific violation is not listed) Mod.-Max.

(Aircraft Operator) Failure to ensure each crewmember meets the

requirements to operate into/out of DCA Mod.-Max.

(Aircraft Operator) Failure to comply with additional security procedures

required by TSA through order, Security Directive, or other means Max.

(Flight Crew Member) Possession of a violation record on file with the

FAA of airspace identified in 49 CFR §§ 1562.23(c)(2)(i) through

1562.23(c)(2)(vii) Max.

(Aircraft Operator) Failure to notify the National Capital Region

Coordination Center (NCRCC) prior to departure of the aircraft DCA

or a gateway airport Max.

(Aircraft Operator) Failure to allow TSA inspection Max.

(FBO) Failure to carry out the FBO Standard Security Program Mod.-Max.

(FBO) Failure to allow TSA inspection Mod.-Max.

49 USC 46301(a)(6):

Failure to collect airport security badges (by employees

other than government or airport operators) Max.

IV. CARGO SECURITY

This part applies to all persons who offer, accept, or transport cargo pursuant to a TSA-approved security

program and/or subject to the requirements of the Transportation Security Regulations. Such persons

include, but are not limited to, Certified Cargo Screening Facilities (CCSF) and indirect air carriers (IACs).

1. Acting as an IAC without an approved program Max.

2. Failure to provide evidence of regulatory compliance Max.

3. Failure to retain or produce training records Min.-Mod.

4. Failure to provide required training Mod.

5. Failure to inform agent in writing of responsibilities under the program Mod.-Max.

6. Failure to comply with the TSA-approved security program

(general violation to be used if a more specific violation is not given) Mod.-Max

7. Failure to maintain IACMS up to date Min.-Mod.

8. Failure to produce copy of the program, relevant portions, or

implementing instructions at a station where cargo is accepted

or processed Min.

9. Failure to restrict distribution of security program or

implementing instructions to persons with a need to know Mod.-Max.

10. Failure to maintain or to be able to produce a current listing of

authorized agents/contractors (chronic or intentional failures) Mod.-Max.

11. Failure to supply certification to the aircraft operator Min.

12. Failure to comply with any requirement necessary to establish a

known shipper (repeated failure would justify a maximum penalty) Mod.

13. False certification or falsification of any document/statement required

under the security program Max. + Criminal Referral

14. Failure to control access to cargo by unauthorized persons Mod.-Max.

15. Failure to transport cargo in locked or closely-monitored vehicle

(includes CCSF chain-of-custody violations) Mod.-Max.

16. Failure to comply with cargo acceptance requirements Mod.-Max.

17. Failure to allow access for inspections

(sanction should be imposed for every day that access is denied) Mod.-Max. per day

18. Failure to comply with any requirement related to the screening

or inspection of cargo, including failure to screen cargo Max.

18b. Failure to screen cargo: unscreened cargo flew on passenger

aircraft Max. per piece

18c. Failure to screen cargo: unscreened cargo did not fly on

passenger aircraft because of inspector intervention Min. per piece

19. Failure to obtain required transfer certification Min.-Mod.

20. Failure to comply with the requirement to submit complete STAs

according to 49 C.F.R. §§ 1548.15, 1548.16, 1540.23 Mod.-Max.

21. Failure maintain the health of a canine who screens cargo under the

CCSP-K9 program (such as veterinary visits and shots, or using a

canine who a vet has determined is not fit to screen cargo) Max.

22. Failure to adequately rest a canine (such as not resting for the

required period of time or resting the canine under inadequate

conditions) Max.

23. Cybersecurity Coordinator

Failure to designate a qualified Cybersecurity Coordinator and at

least one alternate Max.

Failure to provide Cybersecurity Coordinator contact information Min.-Mod.

24. Reporting Cybersecurity Incidents

Failure to report a cybersecurity incident to CISA within the

specified timeframe Min.-Mod.

Failure to include required information in report to CISA Min.

V. FREIGHT RAIL CARRIERS, RSSM SHIPPERS AND RECEIVERS, PUBLIC

TRANSPORTATION AND PASSENGER RAIL, AND OVER-THE-ROAD BUS

OWNERS/OPERATORS

Inspection

1. Denial of access to property or failure to cooperate with TSA Inspector Max.

Responsibility Determinations

2. Failure to self-identify applicability of Security Training rule

(new or modified operations) Min.- Mod.

3. Failure to self-identify (pattern of non-compliance) Mod.-Max.

Recordkeeping and Availability

4. No records or failure to maintain records Max.

5. No records or failure to maintain records (pattern of non-compliance) Mod.-Max.

Security Coordinator

6. No Security Coordinator or failure to report to TSA Max.

Reporting Significant Security Concerns

7. No system in place to report security concerns/incidents Max.

8. Failure to report significant security concern (single event) Min.

9. Failure to report significant security concern (pattern of non-compliance) Mod.-Max

Security Program

10. No TSA-approved security program Max.

11. Failure to follow TSA-Approve Security Program Mod.-Max.

12. Failure to amend Security Program Mod.-Max.

13. Pattern of noncompliance Max.

Security Training Plan

14. No Point of Contact (POC) responsible for security training program Max.

15. Failure to identify by number security-sensitive employees, specific job

function category, trained or to be trained Mod.

16. Failure to maintain and track implementation schedule for employees Mod.

17. Failure to follow TSA-approved Curriculum or lesson plan, including

learning objectives and method of delivery Min.-Mod.

18. Failure to follow TSA-approved plan for ensuring supervision of

untrained security-sensitive employees Min.-Mod.

19. Failure to follow TSA-approved plan for notifying employees of

changes to security measures Min.-Mod.

20. Failure to adhere to TSA-Approved method(s) for evaluating the

effectiveness of the security training program Mod.-Max.

21. Pattern of noncompliance Max.

Security Training and Knowledge for SSEs

22. Failure to ensure use of non-trained employees performing SJF’s does

not exceed sixty (60) calendar days Mod.-Max.

23. Failure to ensure use of non-trained employees performing SJF’s does

not exceed sixty (60) calendar days (pattern of noncompliance) Max.

Chain of Custody (RSSM)

24. No system for documenting Chain of Custody Max.

25. Leaving RSSM rail car(s) unattended during physical transfer of custody Mod.

26. Failure to document transfer of custody-single event Min.

27. Failure to maintain transfer of custody documents

(Unable to produce records at time of inspection) Mod.

28. Failure to keep loaded RSSM cars in a rail secure area Mod.

29. Pattern of non-compliance Max.

30. Failure to perform security inspection per 49 CFR § 174.9 Min.

Location and Shipping Information

31. Failure to have process in place to provide RSSM car location Mod.

32. Failure to provide information for a single car within five minutes

of request (Class 1 Railroad only) Min.

33. Failure to provide requested information within thirty (30) minutes Min.

34. Failure to provide telephone number to TSA for requesting car location Mod.

35. Pattern of noncompliance Mod.-Max.

Security Directives

36. Failure to carry out a requirement in a Security Directive

(general violation to be used when more specific violation is not listed) Mod.-Max.

Cybersecurity Coordinator

37. Failure to designate a qualified Cybersecurity Coordinator and at least

one alternate Max.

38. Failure to provide Cybersecurity Coordinator contact information Min.-Mod.

Reporting Cybersecurity Incidents

39. Failure to report a cybersecurity incident to CISA within the

specified timeframe Min.-Mod.

40. Failure to include required information in report to CISA Min.

Cybersecurity Implementation Plan

41. Operating without a TSA-approved Cybersecurity Implementation Plan Max.

42. Failure to identify a Critical Cyber System Max.

43. Failure to comply with a network segmentation policy or control as

described in TSA-approved Cybersecurity Implementation Plan Mod.-Max.

44. Failure to comply with an access control measure as described in

TSA-approved Cybersecurity Implementation Plan Mod.-Max.

45. Failure to comply with a continuous monitoring and detection policy

or procedure as described in TSA-approved Cybersecurity

Implementation Plan Mod.-Max.

46. Failure to comply with a mitigation measure or manual control,

as described in TSA-approved Cybersecurity Implementation Plan,

implemented to ensure that industrial control systems can be isolated

when a cybersecurity incident in the Information Technology system

creates a risk to the safety and reliability of the Operational

Technology system Max.

47. Failure to apply a security patch or update consistent with the risk-based

methodology described in TSA-approved Cybersecurity

Implementation Plan Max.

48. Failure to submit a request to amend TSA-approved Cybersecurity

Implementation Plan in the event of a change in ownership or control

of operations or a change in conditions affecting security Min.-Mod.

Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan

49. Failure to have an up-to-date Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan Max.

50. Failure to include a required piece of information in a Cybersecurity

Incident Response Plan Mod.-Max.

Cybersecurity Assessment Program

51. Failure to submit the annual plan for the Cybersecurity Assessment

Program Mod.-Max.

52. Failure to include a required piece of information in the annual plan

for the Cybersecurity Assessment Program Mod.-Max.

Cybersecurity Vulnerability Assessment

53. Failure to submit a completed vulnerability assessment form and

remediation plan to TSA within the specified timeframe Mod.-Max.

Inspections and Documentation

54. Failure to make a record available or failure to provide a record necessary to

establish compliance with a Security Directive Max.

55. Failure to allow a TSA inspection Max.

VI. INDIVIDUALS

1. Security Violations by Individuals for Prohibited Items

Discovered at Checkpoint/Sterile Area/Onboard Aircraft

A. Firearms (including 3D-printed), Realistic Firearm Replicas, and Shocking Devices

i. Loaded firearms (or unloaded firearms with $3,000-$10,700 +

accessible ammunition) Criminal Referral

$10,700-$14,950

+ Criminal Referral

(repeat offense)

ii. Unloaded firearms $1,500-$5,370 +

Criminal Referral

iii. BB, pellet, and compressed-air guns; flare $390-$2,250

and starter pistols; realistic replicas of firearms

(including gun lighters or training devices/aids);

permanently inert firearms; spear guns; stun guns,

cattle prods, or other shocking devices

iv. Silencers, mufflers, frames and/or receivers $740-$1,490 +

Criminal Referral

B. Sharp Objects

i. Axes and hatchets; bows and/or arrows; ice axes $390-$2,250

and ice picks; knives with blades that open

automatically (such as switchblades) at any length;

knives with blades that open via gravity (such as

butterfly knives) at any length; double-edge knives

or daggers; meat cleavers; sabers; swords; fencing

foils; and machetes; throwing stars and throwing

knives (including 3D-printed throwing stars and

knives)

C. Incendiaries

i. Any flammable liquid or gel fuels, including but not $390-$2,250

limited to gasoline, lighter fluids, cooking fuels;

turpentine and paint thinners

ii. Smoke grenades/flash bangs $740-$3,720

+ Criminal Referral

D. Disabling Chemicals

i. Self-defense spray; tear gas $390-$2,250

E. Explosives

i. Blasting caps; initiators; dynamite; gunpowder $8,960-$14,950 +

more than 10 oz.); hand grenades; plastic Criminal Referral

explosives; all other high explosives

ii. Realistic replicas of explosives; inert hand grenades; $740-$3,720 +

intact vehicle air bags Criminal Referral

iii. Novelty hand grenades (such as perfume bottles, stress $390-$2,250 +

balls, costume jewelry, and grenade lighters); Criminal Referral

consumer fireworks, novelty fireworks, professional

display fireworks; flares; gunpowder (10 oz. or less);

ammunition; inert initiator or primer

2. Security Violations for Prohibited Items Discovered in Checked Baggage

A. Firearms

i. Loaded firearms $1,490-$2,990 +

Criminal Referral

ii. Undeclared and/or improperly packaged silencers; $390-$2,250

mufflers; frames and/or receivers

iii. Undeclared and/or improperly packaged firearms; $740-$1,490

modified starter pistols

B. Incendiaries

i. Any flammable liquid or gel fuels, including but not $390-$2,250

limited to gasoline, lighter fluids, cooking fuels;

turpentine and paint thinners

ii. Smoke grenades/flash bangs $740-$3,720 +

Criminal Referral

C. Explosives

i. Blasting caps; initiators; dynamite; gunpowder $8,960-$14,950 +

more than 10 oz.); hand grenades; plastic Criminal Referral

explosives; all other high explosives

ii. Realistic replicas of explosives; inert hand grenades; $740-$3,720 +

intact vehicle air bags Criminal Referral

iii. Novelty hand grenades (such as perfume bottles, stress $390-$2,250 +

balls, costume jewelry, and grenade lighters); Criminal Referral

consumer fireworks, novelty fireworks, professional

display fireworks; flares; gunpowder (10 oz. or less);

ammunition; inert initiator or primer

3. Other Security Violations by Individuals or Persons*

A. Attempt to circumvent a security system, measure, or $140-$300

procedure by the artful concealment of a non-explosive

liquid, aerosol, or gel (other than those permitted)

B. Ordinary artful concealment

i. Shocking devices; cellphone and/or flashlight $390-$2,250

stun guns; tasers

ii. Sharp objects; cane swords; lipstick/pen/belt $530-$2,250

buckle knives

iii. Guns/firearms; pen/cell phone guns $4,950-$10,700

C. Extraordinary artful concealment

i. Gun wrapped in aluminum foil; book that has $5,320-$10,700

been hollowed out to uniquely fit a prohibited item

D. Interference with screening

i. Assault with injury $11,300-$14,950

ii. Assault without injury $5,830-$11,300

iii. Non-physical interference $2,250-$5,830

E. Entering sterile area without submitting to screening $740-$4,480

F. Tampering or interfering with, compromising, modifying, Sanction amount

attempting to circumvent, or causing a person to tamper or based on underlying

interfere with, compromise, modify or attempt to security requirement

circumvent any security system, measure, or procedure

G. Entering or being present within a secured area, AOA, $740-$4,480

SIDA, or sterile area without complying with the systems,

measures, or procedures being applied to control access to,

or presence or movement in, such areas

H. Improper use of airport access medium $740-$4,480

I. Fraud and intentional falsification $3,720-$8,960 +

Criminal Referral

J. Failure to allow inspection of airman certificate, $1,490-$4,480

authorization, FAA license

K. Failure to comply with any other requirements for $3,720 - $8,960

operating to or from the airport specified by TSA or FAA

per 49 CFR § 1562.3(f)(3)

L. False information - knowing the information to be false, $1,490-$4,480

gives, or causes to be given, under circumstances in which

the information reasonably may be believed, false information

M. Failure to protect Sensitive Security Information (SSI) per Up to $12,794

49 CFR Part 1520

N. Failure of TSA employees to return TSA patches, badges, $1,450-$5,900

and other insignia

*Violations not listed above are subject to the regulatory civil penalty maximum of $14,950.

VII. SECURITY VIOLATIONS RELATED TO THE TRANSPORTATION WORKER

IDENTIFICATION CREDENTIAL (TWIC)

1. Misuse of a TWIC $630-$3,830

2. Fraudulent manufacture or alteration of a TWIC $1,190-$3,830

+ Criminal Referral

3. Circumvention or compromise of TWIC access control $1,280-$3,830

procedures

4. Failure of individual to allow inspection of a TWIC $630-$1,280

5. Failure to allow inspection of a TWIC $630-$1,280

6. False application for a TWIC $1,280-$3,830

+ Criminal Referral

7. Failure to surrender a TWIC $630-$3,830

8. Fraud, intentional falsification $1,280-$3,830