49 CFR · Part 1552
49 CFR § 1552.37
Comparable security threat assessments.
TSA may accept the results of a comparable, valid, and unexpired security threat assessment, background check, or investigation conducted by TSA or by another U.S. Government agency, which TSA generally describes as a Determination of Eligibility. A candidate seeking to rely on a comparable security threat assessment must submit documents confirming their Determination of Eligibility through the FTSP Portal, including the biographic and biometric information required under § 1552.31. TSA will post a list of acceptable comparable security threat assessments on the FTSP Portal.
TSA will charge a fee to cover the costs of confirming a comparable security threat assessment, but this fee may be a reduced fee.
An FTSP reduced-fee security threat assessment based on a comparable security threat assessment will be valid in accordance with § 1552.31.
Regulations Referenced
Reflects the eCFR edition current as of October 13, 2026. Retrieved from ecfr.gov on October 29, 2026.
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