Summary

This is our report on a major rule promulgated by the Department of Transportation (DOT). It was published in the Federal Register as a final rule on February 22. Enclosed is our assessment of the DOT's compliance with the procedural steps required by section 801(a)(1)(B)(i) through (iv) of title 5 with respect to the rule. If you have any questions about this report. The official responsible for GAO evaluation work relating to the subject matter of the rule is John Anderson. FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION ENTITLED "CIVIL AVIATION SECURITY RULES" (RIN: 2110-AA03) (i) Cost-benefit analysis Since the rulemaking is made under an emergency situation within the meaning of section 6(a)(3)(D) of Executive Order 12866.