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Expert: - 4/8/2002


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Where can I find the latest FAA regulations regarding checked baggage searches on commercial carriers.  My main concern is if I should be granted the opportunity to be present at any searches that require the opening of my checked bags.  Thank you.

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Hi, Tammie:

Your best bet at the moment is to check the Federal Aviation Administration's website at www.faa.gov and right in the middle of the main page is a link to publications.  Look for documents related to FAR 107 "Airport Security." FAR means "Federal Aviation Regulation."  There can also be "Advisory Circulars" issued by the FAA for employee or industry use to clarify the regulations that also appear on the website that might add more detail.  The advisory circular numbering system starts with the 107 number to parallel the regulation numbering system.

You can also look for similar information at www.landings.com or at www.avweb.com  Both of these are non-government websites with links that might be of help.

The new Transportation Security Agency is gearing up to take over much of this responsibility but I have not seen anything on the specificity of these new regulations.

I hope that this helps,

David A. NewMyer, Ph.D., Professor and Chair
Aviation Management and Flight
Southern Illinois University Carbondale

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David A. NewMyer

Expertise

I can answer questions about aviation industry employment, airports and airport planning and aviation industry regulation (overall regulation of the industry--who regulates what and why).

Experience

I have worked in aviation since the late 1960s, primarily in airports, airport planning and in aviation education. I have done major research in aviation employment and in graduate education in aviation.

Organizations
University Aviation Association since 1982 (President, 2009-2010)

Publications
Collegiate Aviation Review Journal of Aviation/Aerospace Education and Research Journal of Air Transportation ATEA Journal SIU Press

Education/Credentials
B. S. in History and Government, University of Redlands, California, 1969 M. A. in Political Science (Metropolitan Studies), Drew University, Madison, New Jersey, 1971 M. S. in Transportation, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 1974 Ph.D. in Education (Education Aministration and Higher Education), Southern Illinois University Carbonale, 1987

Awards and Honors
United Airlines William Wheatley Award from the University Aviation Association, 1994 for excellence in Post Secondary Aviation Education Sorensen Award for Excellence in Research, University Aviation Association, 2008

Past/Present Clients
Prepared airport master plan and environmental assessment reports for several Illinois Airports; prepared two separate airport systems plans for the Chicago area

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