# 49 CFR § 1503.203: Investigations

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1503.203

## Section

- **Citation:** 49 CFR § 1503.203
- **Heading:** Investigations
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 49—Transportation > Subtitle B—Other Regulations Relating to Transportation > CHAPTER XII—TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER A—ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROCEDURAL RULES > PART 1503—INVESTIGATIVE AND ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES > Subpart C—Investigative Procedures

## Text

(a) General. The Administrator, or a designated official, may conduct investigations, hold hearings, issue subpoenas, require the production of relevant documents, records, and property, and take evidence and depositions.
(b) Delegation of authority. For the purpose of investigating alleged violations of a TSA requirement, the Administrator's authority may be exercised by the agency's various offices for matters within their respective areas for all routine investigations. When the compulsory processes of 49 U.S.C. 46104 are invoked, the Administrator's authority has been delegated to the Chief Counsel, each Deputy Chief Counsel, and in consultation with the Office of Chief Counsel, the Assistant Administrator for Security Operations, the Assistant Administrator for Transportation Sector Network Management, the Assistant Administrator for Inspections, the Assistant Administrator for Law Enforcement/Director of the Federal Air Marshal Service, each Special Agent in Charge, and each Federal Security Director.

## Nearby sections

- [49 CFR § 1503.1 § 1503.1 Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1503.1.md)
- [49 CFR § 1503.3 § 1503.3 Reports by the public of security problems, deficiencies, and vulnerabilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1503.3.md)
- [49 CFR § 1503.101 § 1503.101 TSA requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1503.101.md)
- [49 CFR § 1503.103 § 1503.103 Terms used in this part.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1503.103.md)
- [49 CFR § 1503.201 § 1503.201 Reports of violations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1503.201.md)
- [49 CFR § 1503.203 § 1503.203 Investigations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1503.203.md)
- [49 CFR § 1503.205 § 1503.205 Records, documents, and reports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1503.205.md)
- [49 CFR § 1503.207 § 1503.207 Inspection authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1503.207.md)
- [49 CFR § 1503.301 § 1503.301 Warning notices and letters of correction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1503.301.md)
- [49 CFR § 1503.401 § 1503.401 Maximum penalty amounts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1503.401.md)
- [49 CFR § 1503.403 § 1503.403 Delegation of authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1503.403.md)
- [49 CFR § 1503.405 § 1503.405 Injunctions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1503.405.md)
- [49 CFR § 1503.407 § 1503.407 Military personnel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1503.407.md)
- [49 CFR § 1503.409 § 1503.409 Service of documents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1503.409.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1503.203. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.