alexmc22
Sept 24, 2012
Because of a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request from February 11, 2011 a copy of complaint letters sent to the TSA has been released as of September 3, 2012.
This link will take you to the .PDF
TSA Complaint Letters
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Monday, September 24, 2012
TSA Purchases Next-Gen AIT Body Scanners
alexmc22
Sept 24, 2012
The TSA has spent $490 million on next generation smaller and faster AIT body scanners. This newer system hides the passengers nude body by displaying a generic image of the human body while flagging suspected items that the scanner picks up.
The device is manufactured by L-3 Communications Corp. and American Science and Engineering Inc.who have both been awarded a $245 million 5 year contract.
Agency officials say the new machines will enhance threat detection and speed up passenger lines. They also say the new machines can distinguish between metallic and non-metallic items. It can explosive components and plastic threats.
The number of machines purchased and where they will be used has not been disclosed.
NextGov
Sept 24, 2012
The TSA has spent $490 million on next generation smaller and faster AIT body scanners. This newer system hides the passengers nude body by displaying a generic image of the human body while flagging suspected items that the scanner picks up.
The device is manufactured by L-3 Communications Corp. and American Science and Engineering Inc.who have both been awarded a $245 million 5 year contract.
Agency officials say the new machines will enhance threat detection and speed up passenger lines. They also say the new machines can distinguish between metallic and non-metallic items. It can explosive components and plastic threats.
The number of machines purchased and where they will be used has not been disclosed.
NextGov
Sunday, September 23, 2012
TSA Confronted by Courts Over AIT Body Scanners and Administrative Procedures Act
alexmc22
Sept 23, 2012
The TSA denied that it is stonewalling a July 15, 2011 federal appeals court decision that demands prompt implementation of public hearings about the AIT body scanning devices as well as the public adoption of rules and regulations regarding their use.
On August 1, 2012 the court ordered the TSA to explain why this has not been done. The TSA responded by saying that they expect to have a notice published in the Federal Register that will open up the AIT body scanning devices to public comments and hearings by February.
The court ruled that the TSA had violated the Administrative Procedures Act which requires a 90 day public notice and comment period prior to rolling out the AIT body scanners as the primary method of screening. The Act mandates that this period must be held prior to implementing any rules that substantially effect the rights of the public.
The TSA was not reprimanded for it's breach of federal law. The TSA argued that the 90 day notice and comment period would hinder their ability to fight ever evolving terrorist threats.
The AIT body scanners have been criticized for invading privacy as well posing a health risk due to the radiation involved with the AIT scanners. The TSA said that it has enhanced privacy protection through automated target recognition technology.
Link to this article
Sept 23, 2012
The TSA denied that it is stonewalling a July 15, 2011 federal appeals court decision that demands prompt implementation of public hearings about the AIT body scanning devices as well as the public adoption of rules and regulations regarding their use.
On August 1, 2012 the court ordered the TSA to explain why this has not been done. The TSA responded by saying that they expect to have a notice published in the Federal Register that will open up the AIT body scanning devices to public comments and hearings by February.
The court ruled that the TSA had violated the Administrative Procedures Act which requires a 90 day public notice and comment period prior to rolling out the AIT body scanners as the primary method of screening. The Act mandates that this period must be held prior to implementing any rules that substantially effect the rights of the public.
The TSA was not reprimanded for it's breach of federal law. The TSA argued that the 90 day notice and comment period would hinder their ability to fight ever evolving terrorist threats.
The AIT body scanners have been criticized for invading privacy as well posing a health risk due to the radiation involved with the AIT scanners. The TSA said that it has enhanced privacy protection through automated target recognition technology.
Link to this article
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