# 49 CFR § 1540.3: Delegation of authority

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1540.3

## Section

- **Citation:** 49 CFR § 1540.3
- **Heading:** Delegation of authority
- **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 C—CIVIL AVIATION SECURITY > PART 1540—CIVIL AVIATION SECURITY: GENERAL RULES > Subpart A—General

## Text

(a) Where the Administrator is named in this subchapter as exercising authority over a function, the authority is exercised by the Administrator or the Deputy Administrator, or any individual formally designated to act as the Administrator or the Deputy Administrator.
(b) Where TSA or the designated official is named in this subchapter as exercising authority over a function, the authority is exercised by the official designated by the Administrator to perform that function.

## Nearby sections

- [49 CFR § 1540.1 § 1540.1 Applicability of this subchapter and this part.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1540.1.md)
- [49 CFR § 1540.3 § 1540.3 Delegation of authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1540.3.md)
- [49 CFR § 1540.5 § 1540.5 Terms used in this subchapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1540.5.md)
- [49 CFR § 1540.7 § 1540.7 Severability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1540.7.md)
- [49 CFR § 1540.101 § 1540.101 Applicability of this subpart.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1540.101.md)
- [49 CFR § 1540.103 § 1540.103 Fraud and intentional falsification of records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1540.103.md)
- [49 CFR § 1540.105 § 1540.105 Security responsibilities of employees and other persons.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1540.105.md)
- [49 CFR § 1540.107 § 1540.107 Submission to screening and inspection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1540.107.md)
- [49 CFR § 1540.109 § 1540.109 Prohibition against interference with screening personnel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1540.109.md)
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- [49 CFR § 1540.113 § 1540.113 Inspection of airman certificate.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1540.113.md)
- [49 CFR § 1540.115 § 1540.115 Threat assessments regarding citizens of the United States holding or applying for FAA certificates, ratings, or authorizations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1540.115.md)
- [49 CFR § 1540.117 § 1540.117 Threat assessments regarding aliens holding or applying for FAA certificates, ratings, or authorizations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1540.117.md)
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