The Under Secretary of Transportation for Security could issue an emergency regulation or security directive without notice, public comment, or prior approval from the Secretary of Transportation, and such a measure could remain effective for no more than 90 days unless ratified by the Transportation Security Oversight Board or rescinded.
Sources
- 49 USC 114(s): Nondisclosure of security activities - ProPublica (projects.propublica.org)
- https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/49/114 (law.cornell.edu)
- https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid%3AUSC-2007-title49-section114&num=0&edition=2007 (uscode.house.gov)
- http://uscode.elaws.us/law/49usc114 (uscode.elaws.us)
- https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/49/115 (law.cornell.edu)
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