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Title 49
» Subtitle SUBTITLE VII— AVIATION PROGRAMS › Part PART A— AIR COMMERCE AND SAFETY › Subpart subpart iii— safety › Chapter CHAPTER 449— SECURITY › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER I— REQUIREMENTS › Subtitle “Subtitle C— Checkpoint Optimization and Efficiency
49 U.S.C. § 3303
EFFECTIVE UTILIZATION OF STAFFING RESOURCES.
“(a)In General.—To the greatest extent practicable, the Administrator shall direct that Transportation Security Officers with appropriate certifications and training are assigned to passenger and baggage security screening functions and that other TSA personnel who may not have certification and training to screen passengers or baggage are utilized for tasks not directly related to security screening, including restocking bins and providing instructions and support to passengers in security lines.“(b)Assessment and Reassignment.—The Administrator shall conduct an assessment of headquarters personnel and reassign appropriate personnel to assist with airport security screening activities on a permanent or temporary basis, as appropriate.