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TSA Security Directive 1582/84-21-01A FAQs

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TSA-Security-Directive-1582-84-21-01A-FAQs-09-10-21.pdf (649.93 KB)

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) developed updated Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) regarding Federal mask requirement applicability, enforcement and implementation. Updates have been made to questions 4, 6, 7, 12, 14 and question 15 is new. Please note the new range of penalties will be $500-$1,000 for first offenders and $1,000-$3,000 for second offenders.

Last updated: Monday, September 13, 2021
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