97.100 — Airport Checked Baggage Screening Program/National Security
- Federal Agency:
- department of homeland security
- Program Website:
- Not applicable.
- Authorization:
- Aviation and Transportation Security Act of 2001 (Public Law 107-71); Annual Appropriation and Authorization Acts.
- Headquarters:
- Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration, Office of Security Technology (TSA-16), 601 South 12 Street, Arlington, Virginia 20598-601 Phone: (571) 227-1587
Program Summary and Objectives
The TSA Electronic Baggage Screening Program (EBSP) is responsible for the deployment and installation of Explosive Detection Systems (EDS) at airports across the nation. EBSP provides support to U.S. commercial airports in implementing and maintaing security compliance requirements and capabilities for Checked Baggage Inspection Screening systems at airports as mandated by the Aviation and Transportation Security Act of 2001 (Public Law 107-71) to provide 100% screening of checked baggage.
Examples of Projects Funded
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Program Accomplishments
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