# 49 CFR § 1542.109: Alternate means of compliance

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1542.109

## Section

- **Citation:** 49 CFR § 1542.109
- **Heading:** Alternate means of compliance
- **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 1542—AIRPORT SECURITY > Subpart B—Airport Security Program

## Text

If in TSA's judgment, the overall safety and security of the airport, and aircraft operator or foreign air carrier operations are not diminished, TSA may approve a security program that provides for the use of alternate measures. Such a program may be considered only for an operator of an airport at which service by aircraft operators or foreign air carriers under part 1544 or 1546 of this chapter is determined by TSA to be seasonal or infrequent.

## Nearby sections

- [49 CFR § 1542.1 § 1542.1 Applicability of this part.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1542.1.md)
- [49 CFR § 1542.3 § 1542.3 Airport security coordinator.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1542.3.md)
- [49 CFR § 1542.101 § 1542.101 General requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1542.101.md)
- [49 CFR § 1542.103 § 1542.103 Content.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1542.103.md)
- [49 CFR § 1542.105 § 1542.105 Approval and amendments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1542.105.md)
- [49 CFR § 1542.107 § 1542.107 Changed conditions affecting security.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1542.107.md)
- [49 CFR § 1542.109 § 1542.109 Alternate means of compliance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1542.109.md)
- [49 CFR § 1542.111 § 1542.111 Exclusive area agreements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1542.111.md)
- [49 CFR § 1542.113 § 1542.113 Airport tenant security programs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1542.113.md)
- [49 CFR § 1542.201 § 1542.201 Security of the secured area.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1542.201.md)
- [49 CFR § 1542.203 § 1542.203 Security of the air operations area (AOA).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1542.203.md)
- [49 CFR § 1542.205 § 1542.205 Security of the security identification display area (SIDA).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1542.205.md)
- [49 CFR § 1542.207 § 1542.207 Access control systems.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1542.207.md)
- [49 CFR § 1542.209 § 1542.209 Fingerprint-based criminal history records checks (CHRC).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1542.209.md)

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