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BILLING CODE 9110-9L-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Transportation Security Administration [Docket No. TSA-2009-0024] Enforcement Actions Summary AGENCY: Transportation Security Administration, DHS. ACTION: Notice of availability. SUMMARY: TSA is providing notice that it has issued an annual summary of all enforcement actions taken by TSA under the authority granted in the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nikki Harding, Assistant Chief Counsel, Civil Enforcement, Office of the Chief Counsel, TSA-2, Transportation Security Administration, 6595 Springfield Center Drive, Springfield, VA 20598-6002; telephone

(571)227-4777; facsimile

(571)227-1378; email *nikki.harding@tsa.dhs.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On August 3, 2007, section 1302(a) of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (the 9/11 Act), Public Law 110-53, 121 Stat. 392, gave TSA authority to assess civil penalties for violations of any surface transportation requirements under title 49 of the United States Code (U.S.C.) and for any violations of chapter 701 of title 46 of the U.S.C., which governs transportation worker identification credentials (TWICs). Section 1302(a) of the 9/11 Act, codified at 49 U.S.C. 114(u), 1 authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to impose civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation of any surface transportation requirement under 49 U.S.C. or any requirement related to TWICs under 46 U.S.C. chapter 701. TSA exercises this function under delegated authority from the Secretary. *See* DHS Delegation No. 7060-2. 1 Pursuant to division K, title I, sec. 1904(b)(1)(I), of Public Law 115-254, (132 Stat. 3186, 3545; October 5, 2018), the TSA Modernization Act—part of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, former 49 U.S.C. 114(v) was redesignated as 49 U.S.C. 114(u). Under 49 U.S.C. 114(u)(7)(A), TSA is required to provide the public with an annual summary of all enforcement actions taken by TSA under this subsection; and include in each such summary the identifying information of each enforcement action, the type of alleged violation, the penalty or penalties proposed, and the final assessment amount of each penalty. This summary is for calendar year 2020. TSA will publish a summary of all enforcement actions taken under the statute in the beginning of the new calendar year to cover the previous calendar year. Document Availability You can get an electronic copy of both this notice and the enforcement actions summary on the internet by—

(1)Searching the electronic Federal Docket Management System

(FDMS)web page at *http://www.regulations.gov,* Docket No. TSA-2009-0024; or

(2)Accessing the Government Printing Office's web page at *http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/browse/collection.action?collectionCode=FR* to view the daily published **Federal Register** edition; or accessing the “Search the **Federal Register** by Citation” in the “Related Resources” column on the left, if you need to do a Simple or Advanced search for information, such as a type of document that crosses multiple agencies or dates. In addition, copies are available by writing or calling the individual in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. Make sure to identify the docket number of this action. Dated: December 2, 2021. Kelly D. Wheaton, Deputy Chief Counsel, Enforcement and Incident Management. December 2, 2021 Annual Summary of Enforcement Actions Taken Under 49 U.S.C. 114(u) Annual Report Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 114(u)(7)(A), TSA provides the following summary of enforcement actions taken by TSA in calendar year 2020 under section 114(u). 2 2 49 U.S.C. 114(u)(7)(A) states: In general.—the Secretary of Homeland Security shall—(i) provide an annual summary to the public of all enforcement actions taken by the Secretary under this subsection; and

(ii)include in each such summary the docket number of each enforcement action, the type of alleged violation, the penalty or penalties proposed, and the final assessment amount of each penalty. Background Section 114(u) of 49 U.S.C. gives the TSA authority to assess civil penalties for violations of any surface transportation requirements under 49 U.S.C. and for any violations of chapter 701 of 46 U.S.C., which governs TWICs. Specifically, section 114(u) authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to impose civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation 3 for violations of any surface transportation requirement under 49 U.S.C. or any requirement related to TWIC under 46 U.S.C. chapter 701. 4 3 Pursuant to title VII, sec. 701 of Public Law 114-74 (129 Stat. 583, 599; Nov. 2, 2015), the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015—part of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, this $10,000 civil penalty maximum is adjusted for inflation annually. *See* 49 CFR 1503.401(b). 4 TSA exercises this function under delegated authority from the Secretary. *See* DHS Delegation No. 7060-2. 5 On March 23, 2020, TSA promulgated a final rule which, among other things, reorganized Title 49 Chapter XII Subpart D, Maritime and Surface Transportation Security. For example, the regulation 49 CFR 1570.7, pertaining to fraudulent use and manufacture of credentials, is now located at 49 CFR 1570.301. This report cites to the regulatory violations as alleged in TSA's enforcement actions at the time of issuance. TSA case No. Type of violation 5 Penalty proposed/assessed 2019SAN0156 Fraud/Falsification (49 CFR 1570.5(b)) $1,000/$1,000. 2021SLC0056 Security Coordinator (49 CFR 1570.201(d)(e) None (Notice of Noncompliance). 2021JAX0030 TWIC Access Control (49 CFR 1570.301(c)) None (Warning Notice). 2021MSP0003 TWIC Access Control (49 CFR 1570.301(c)) None (Warning Notice). 2021SAN0007 TWIC Access Control (49 CFR 1570.301(c)) None (Warning Notice). 2021SAN0012 TWIC Access Control (49 CFR 1570.301(c)) None (Warning Notice). 2021OAK0017 TWIC Access Control (49 CFR 1570.7(a)(1) and (a)(2)) None (Warning Notice). 2021CLT0020 TWIC Access Control (49 CFR 1570.7(a)(1)) None (Warning Notice). 2017MSY0184 TWIC Access Control (49 CFR 1570.7(c)) None (Warning Notice). 2017MSY0189 TWIC Access Control (49 CFR 1570.7(c)) None (Warning Notice). 2017OAK0359 TWIC Access Control (49 CFR 1570.7(c)) None (Warning Notice). 2018SAN0067 TWIC Access Control (49 CFR 1570.7(c)) $250/$250. 2021ALB0009 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.301(a)) None (Warning Notice). 2021MCO0041 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.301(c) and(d)) None (Warning Notice). 2021JAX0026 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.301(c)) None (Warning Notice). 2021JAX0029 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.301(c)) None (Warning Notice). 2021SAN0018 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.301(c)) None (Warning Notice). 2021SAN0014 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.301(d)) None (Warning Notice). 2021SAN0019 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.301(d)) None (Warning Notice). 2020CLE0170 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(a) and (c)) None (Warning Notice). 2020MIA0077 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(a) and (c)) None (Warning Notice). 2020MIA0149 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(a) and (c)) None (Warning Notice). 2017MSY0190 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(a)) None (Warning Notice). 2017MSY0191 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(a)) None (Warning Notice). 2018BTR0009 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(a)) None (Warning Notice). 2018SAN0173 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(a)) $250/$250. 2018SEA0179 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(a)) $5,000/$2,000. 2020JAX0036 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(a)) None (Warning Notice). 2021OAK0001 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(a)) None (Warning Notice). 2020BOS0069 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(b)) $1,170/$1,170. 2020BWI0038 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(c) and (d)) None (Warning Notice). 2020BWI0042 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(c) and (d)) None (Warning Notice). 2020BWI0044 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(c) and (d)) None (Warning Notice). 2020BWI0058 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(c) and (d)) None (Warning Notice). 2020HOU0029 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(c) and (d)) None (Warning Notice). 2020HOU0077 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(c) and (d)) None (Warning Notice). 2020HOU0079 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(c) and (d)) None (Warning Notice). 2020MCO0110 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(c) and (d)) None (Warning Notice). 2020MCO0111 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(c) and (d)) None (Warning Notice). 2020MCO0156 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(c) and (d)) None (Warning Notice). 2020MCO0162 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(c) and (d)) None (Warning Notice). 2020MCO0180 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(c) and (d)) None (Warning Notice). 2020MCO0181 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(c) and (d)) None (Warning Notice). 2020MCO0182 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(c) and (d)) None (Warning Notice). 2020PDX0027 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(c) and (d)) $1,170/$500. 2020RIC0039 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(c) and (d)) None (Warning Notice). 2020RIC0044 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(c) and (d)) None (Warning Notice). 2020RIC0075 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(c) and (d)) None (Warning Notice). 2019HOU0126 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(c)) $1,140/$500. 2019HOU0149 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(c)) $1,170/$100. 2019JAX0124 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(c)) None (Warning Notice). 2019LAX0258 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(c)) $500/$500. 2019LAX0259 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(c)) None (Warning Notice). 2019MSY0071 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(c)) None (Warning Notice). 2019OAK0146 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(c)) $4,650/$4,650. 2019SAN0064 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(c)) None (Warning Notice). 2019SAN0077 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(c)) $3,420/$3,420. 2020BOS0070 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(c)) None (Warning Notice). 2020BOS0103 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(c)) None (Warning Notice). 2020BWI0071 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(c)) None (Warning Notice). 2020BWI0076 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(c)) None (Warning Notice). 2020CLT0099 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(c)) None (Warning Notice). 2020CLT0177 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(c)) None (Warning Notice). 2020CLT0186 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(c)) None (Warning Notice). 2020CLT0187 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(c)) None (Warning Notice). 2020EWR0039 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(c)) None (Warning Notice). 2020EWR0040 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(c)) None (Warning Notice). 2020EWR0093 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(c)) None (Warning Notice). 2020EWR0102 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(c)) None (Warning Notice). 2020HOU0009 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(c)) $3,500/$2,000. 2020JAX0041 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(c)) $1,170/$1,170. 2020JAX0042 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(c)) $1,170/$1,170. 2020JAX0043 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(c)) None (Warning Notice). 2020JAX0082 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(c)) None (Warning Notice). 2020JAX0111 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(c)) None (Warning Notice). 2020MCO0109 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(c)) None (Warning Notice). 2020MCO0155 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(c)) None (Warning Notice). 2020OAK0045 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(c)) None (Warning Notice). 2020OAK0065 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(c)) None (Warning Notice). 2020OAK0068 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(c)) None (Warning Notice). 2020OAK0069 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(c)) None (Warning Notice). 2020OAK0072 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(c)) None (Warning Notice). 2020OAK0119 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(c)) None (Warning Notice). 2020OAK0131 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(c)) None (Warning Notice). 2020RIC0040 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(c)) None (Warning Notice). 2020RIC0048 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(c)) None (Warning Notice). 2020RIC0050 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(c)) None (Warning Notice). 2020RIC0076 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(c)) None (Warning Notice). 2020SAN0058 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(c)) $800/$800. 2020SAT0052 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(c)) None (Warning Notice). 2020SEA0068 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(c)) None (Warning Notice). 2020SEA0132 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(c)) None (Warning Notice). 2020SEA0171 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(c)) None (Warning Notice). 2020SEA0184 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(c)) None (Warning Notice). 2020STL0134 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(c)) None (Warning Notice). 2021RIC0004 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(c)) None (Warning Notice). 2020CLE0176 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(d)) None (Warning Notice). 2020HOU0068 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(d)) None (Warning Notice). 2020HOU0078 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(d)) None (Warning Notice). 2020MIA0076 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(d)) None (Warning Notice). 2020SEA0067 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(d)) None (Warning Notice). 2020SEA0183 TWIC Fraudulent Use (49 CFR 1570.7(d)) None (Warning Notice). 2020SEA0053 TWIC Inspection of Credential (49 CFR 1570.9(a)) None (Warning Notice). [FR Doc. 2021-26534 Filed 12-7-21; 8:45 am]

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