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Homeland Security

TSA Sets Standards for CrewPASS Program

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Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has set standards for its CrewPASS program, an effort begun in 2007 and 2008 to allow expedited access to secure areas of airports for properly credentialed commercial flight deck crew members, paving the way for nationwide expansion of the program. The program allows eligible flight deck crew members to enter the secure area through the exit lane of the security checkpoint after presenting their airline-issued identification and another form of identification to Transportation Security Officers…

Congress

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