FCC Approves Airport Body Scanning Device

As part of its ongoing efforts to promote innovative technology that furthers homeland security objectives, the Federal Communications Commission affirmed a rule waiver permitting the certification and subsequent marketing and operation of L 3 Communications SafeView Inc. (L 3 SafeView) ProVision 100 security portal full-body imaging devices. This system is used to detect weapons or contraband carried on an individual's person, including non metallic objects or explosives, which might otherwise require intrusive manual searches or be missed entirely by existing metal detectors.

"National security is one of the Commission's top priorities and the agency has an important role in promoting the development of innovative technologies to ensure the safety of the public," said Chairman Julius Genachowski. "With this action, we are helping to ensure that security personnel have access to the most cutting-edge equipment for protecting the public, while still preventing interference to other vital interests."