TSA Seeks to Keep Air Marshal Health Checks Rolling
Published Date: 5/4/2026
Notice
Summary
The TSA is asking to keep collecting health info from Federal Air Marshal applicants and current marshals to make sure they’re fit for duty. This paperwork helps keep our skies safe without adding new costs or big changes. If you want to share your thoughts, you’ve got until July 6, 2026, to speak up!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 3 costs, 0 mixed.
Mandatory Health Forms for Air Marshals
If you apply to be a Federal Air Marshal or are already one, you must complete health forms used by TSA: the Practical Exercise Performance Requirements (PEPR), the Treating Physician Status Report (TPSR), and the Mental Health Certification (MHC). These forms are sent to the FAM Service Medical Programs Section and may trigger further medical evaluation.
Biennial Medical Exams Required
If you are an incumbent Federal Air Marshal, TSA requires medical examinations every 2 years while you hold the FAM position. Examinations may include cardiac, pulmonary, audiometric, and visual acuity testing and could require a PEPR or TPSR form signed by a healthcare provider.
Estimated Paperwork and Time Burden
TSA estimates the total annual burden for this collection is approximately 225 hours and 200 respondents. TSA estimates 100 health care providers will complete 200 PEPR/TPSR forms at about 15 minutes (0.25 hours) each (50 hours); 50 applicants' round-trip travel time and waiting totals 75 hours; and 100 applicants will complete the MHC self-certification at 1 hour each (100 hours).
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