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 PUBLIC LAW 110–53—AUG. 3, 2007

121 STAT. 479

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shall submit to the Committees referred to in paragraph (3)(B)(ii) a report that describes the system. ‘‘(5) SCREENING DEFINED.—In this subsection the term ‘screening’ means a physical examination or non-intrusive methods of assessing whether cargo poses a threat to transportation security. Methods of screening include x-ray systems, explosives detection systems, explosives trace detection, explosives detection canine teams certified by the Transportation Security Administration, or a physical search together with manifest verification. The Administrator may approve additional methods to ensure that the cargo does not pose a threat to transportation security and to assist in meeting the requirements of this subsection. Such additional cargo screening methods shall not include solely performing a review of information about the contents of cargo or verifying the identity of a shipper of the cargo that is not performed in conjunction with other security methods authorized under this subsection, including whether a known shipper is registered in the known shipper database. Such additional cargo screening methods may include a program to certify the security methods used by shippers pursuant to paragraphs (1) and (2) and alternative screening methods pursuant to exemptions referred to in subsection (b) of section 1602 of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007.’’. (b) ASSESSMENT OF EXEMPTIONS.— (1) TSA ASSESSMENT.— (A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress and to the Comptroller General a report containing an assessment of each exemption granted under section 44901(i)(1) of title 49, United States Code, for the screening required by such section for cargo transported on passenger aircraft and an analysis to assess the risk of maintaining such exemption. (B) CONTENTS.—The report under subparagraph (A) shall include— (i) the rationale for each exemption; (ii) what percentage of cargo is not screened in accordance with section 44901(g) of title 49, United States Code; (iii) the impact of each exemption on aviation security; (iv) the projected impact on the flow of commerce of eliminating each exemption, respectively, should the Secretary choose to take such action; and (v) plans and rationale for maintaining, changing, or eliminating each exemption. (C) FORMAT.—The Secretary may submit the report under subparagraph (A) in both classified and redacted formats if the Secretary determines that such action is appropriate or necessary. (2) GAO ASSESSMENT.—Not later than 120 days after the date on which the report under paragraph (1) is submitted, the Comptroller General shall review the report and submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and

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