Aviation Security: Improved Controls Needed To Prevent Unauthorized Access at Key Airports
RCED-88-86
Published: Jan 29, 1988. Publicly Released: Jan 29, 1988.
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GAO reviewed the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) domestic civil aviation security program.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
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Department of Transportation | The Secretary of Transportation should direct FAA to require air carrier and airport officials to inventory identification badges. |
Closed – Implemented
Corrective actions included an amendment to the Air Carrier Standard Security Program and rulemaking process.
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Department of Transportation | The Secretary of Transportation should direct FAA to ensure that appropriate controls over identification systems are implemented where needed. |
Closed – Implemented
Action was taken as indicated by development of procedures distributed to airport operators and carriers for comment and initiation of the rulemaking process. Completed with rulemaking process.
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Department of Transportation | The Secretary of Transportation should direct FAA to reemphasize the responsibility of aviation employees to challenge unauthorized persons and to properly display employee identification badges. |
Closed – Implemented
Action was taken as indicated by development of procedures distributed to airport operators and carriers for comment and initiation of the rulemaking process. Completed with rulemaking process.
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Airline personnelAirline regulationAirport securityAviation securityAirportsAutomated security systemsFacility securityInternal controlsProgram managementTransportation safetyWeapons