Criminal History Records Checks

This rule requires each airport operator and aircraft operator that has adopted a security program under part 107 or part 108, respectively, to conduct fingerprint-based criminal history record checks (CHRC's) for individuals if they have not already undergone CHRC's. The rule applies to those who either have, or apply for: Unescorted access authority to the Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) of an airport; authority to authorize others to have unescorted access; and screening functions. The rule is needed because the FAA has determined that the current employment investigation method is not adequate. The rule will ensure that individuals in these positions do not have disqualifying criminal offenses.