§ 1522.109 - TSA review and approval.

(a) Review. TSA will review an application received under § 1522.107 to determine whether—

(1) The applicant has met the requirements of this part, the proposed security program, and any applicable Emergency Amendment and Security Directive;

(2) The applicant is able and willing to carry out the requirements of this part, its security program, and an applicable Emergency Amendment and Security Directive;

(3) The approval of such applicant's security program is not contrary to the interests of security and the public interest;

(4) The applicant has not held a security program that was withdrawn within the previous year, unless otherwise authorized by TSA; and

(5) TSA determines that the applicant is qualified to be a validation firm.

(b) Notice—(1) Approval. If an application is approved, TSA will send the applicant a written notice of approval of its security program, and approval to operate as a validation firm.

(2) Commencement of operations. A validation firm may commence operations when it has received approval under this section, and successfully completed training and security threat assessments for all relevant personnel.

(3) Disapproval. If an application is disapproved, TSA will serve a written notice of disapproval to the applicant. The notice of disapproval will include the basis of the disapproval of the application.

(c) Duration of security program. A security program approved under this section will remain effective until the end of the calendar month 12 months after the month it was approved or until the program has been surrendered or withdrawn, whichever is earlier.