TOMORROW

What have we done? What should we do?

What happened'!
State of the security system on Specifically, how have we How should we reform the
9/11. Precisely what happened altered the security system system to maximize security?
& what went wrong? since 9/11?

MAKEUP AND
QUALITY OF THE
AVIATION
SECURITY SYSTEM

* What were they?

* Were they followed? Laws, Regulations, * How should laws, regs, policies
* Were they deficient? Policies, Priorities (Goals and priorities be reformed to
& Intentions) maximize security?

* What were they? * How shjuld systems, processes

* Did they comply with law? System, Processes and and procedures be reformed to
* Were they followed? Procedures (to implement best implement the law and
* How and why were they the laws, regs, policies and maximize security?
defeated? priorities) (Methods)

* What were the $'s?

* What were the processes and Budget and Financing How should we reform the
mechanisms of budgeting and Systems to implement budget and financing system foi
financing of the aviation programs. (Ways & aviation security to maximize
security system? Means). security?
* Were they deficient?

Executive and Congressional How should executive and

What was the nature and quality Governance to establish the Congressional leadership,
of leadership, management & laws, regulations, policies and management and oversight be
oversight? priorities. (Administration) reformed to maximize security?
Was it deficient?

Applying these facts, findings and standards to other modes of

transportation, what measures can and should we take to maximize
security across modes?
 TEAM 7 (COMMERCIAL AVIATION AND TRANSPORTATION SECURITY)

PROPOSED TIMELINE

Based on the currently planned May 22 public hearing on commercial aviation security,
we propose the following preliminary work schedule.

1. On May 1, 2003 brief the Commissioners on work plan, provide essential background
information and receive commissioner's guidance on the future direction of the inquiry,
including plans for the May 22 hearing. Hearing preparation (including securing of
location, invitation of witnesses and media plan) should commence immediately upon
Commission approval

By May 15, 2003 complete briefing book for May 22 hearing, including background
information on subject matter and witnesses, as well as key questions.

3. On May 22, 2003 staff public hearing on commercial aviation security with an emphasis
on Work Plan Key Questions #1, #2, #3 (What happened?) and #5 (What's changed &
Where do we go?).

4. Between June and November, 2003 perform the main phase of the research with a
preliminary 6-month deadline. Work will include examination of resource material,
interviews, consultations, and investigation with respect to the issues central to answering
the Work Plan Key Questions.

5. Between July and September, 2003 provide quarterly update to Commissioners on work
of the Team and receive guidance on future directions of inquiry.

6. Between November 2003 and January 2004 provide quarterly update to Commissioners
on work of the Team and receive guidance on future directions of inquiry. This would
include a proposed second round of public hearings on transportation security: two days
of hearings (presumably in Washington, DC) in late January 2004 focusing on Work Plan
Key Questions #5 and #6, and the application of risk management to transportation
security issues across modes.

7. By end of December, 2003 present a preliminary report to the Commissioners on

commercial Aviation and other transportation security.

8. In January 2004 staff public hearings on transportation security with an emphasis on

Work Plan Key Questions #5 and #6 (Policies; priorities; budget & financing across
modes 9-11, today and tomorrow?).

9. Between February and March, 2004 provide final quarterly update to Commissioners on
work of the Team and receive guidance on future directions of inquiry.

10. Between February and May, 2004 carry out additional investigation as directed by the
Commission, and assist Commissioners in preparation of the Final Report.