§ 107.107 - Changed conditions affecting security.

(a) After approval of the security program, each airport operator shall notify the Administrator when changes have occurred to the—

(1) Systems, measures, procedures, training, area descriptions, or staffing, described in the security program;

(2) Operations of an aircraft operator or foreign air carrier that would require modifications to the security program as required under § 107.103; or

(3) Layout or physical structure of any area under the control of the airport operator, airport tenant, aircraft operator, or foreign air carrier used to support the screening process, access, presence, or movement control functions required under parts 107, 108, or 129 of this chapter.

(b) Each airport operator shall notify the Administrator no more than 6 hours after the discovery of any changed condition described in paragraph (a) of this section, or within the time specified in its security program, of the discovery of any changed condition described in paragraph (a) of this section. The airport operator shall inform the Administrator of each interim measure being taken to maintain adequate security until an appropriate amendment to the security program is approved. Each interim measure must be acceptable to the Administrator.

(c) For changed conditions expected to be less than 60 days duration, each airport operator shall forward the information required in paragraph (b) of this section in writing to the Administrator within 72 hours of the original notification of the change condition(s). The Administrator will notify the airport operator of the disposition of the notification in writing. If approved by the Administrator, this written notification becomes a part of the airport security program for the duration of the changed condition(s).

(d) For changed conditions expected to be 60 days or more duration, each airport operator shall forward the information required in paragraph (b) of this section in the form of a proposed amendment to the airport operator's security program, as required under § 107.105. The request for an amendment shall be made within 30 days of the discovery of the changed condition(s). The Administrator will respond to the request in accordance with § 107.105.