Aviation Security and Antiterrorism Act of 1996

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Aviation Security Title II: Antiterrorism Aviation Security and Antiterrorism Act of 1996 - Title I: Aviation Security - Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to: (1) facilitate the interim deployment of commercially available explosive detection devices that will significantly enhance aviation security; (2) require that an employment investigation, including a criminal history record check in specified cases, be conducted for individuals who will be responsible for screening passengers or property and their supervisors; and (3) provide for the periodic audit of criminal history record checks. Requires employment standards for air carrier and airport security personnel to include performance standards for airport and airline security personnel, including counter personnel, and guidelines for encouraging the retention of security personnel responsible for passengers and cargo. Direct the FAA, the Secretary of Transportation, the intelligence community, and the law enforcement community to continue to assist air carriers in developing computer-assisted passenger profiling programs. (Sec. 106) Permits the use of airport impr…