PGDS v9 Comment Form.xlsx

This is an industry comment form template for the Planning Guidelines and Design Standards (PGDS) Version 9.0 for Checked Baggage Inspection Systems. The form is designed to collect structured feedback from aviation industry stakeholders on the PGDS v9.0 document, which was released on September 30, 2026, and replaces Version 8.0. The comment period closes on March 31, 2027, with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) planning to review and adjudicate all received comments through its Technical Review Committee for potential inclusion in future PGDS updates.

The form requires stakeholders to complete mandatory information fields including name, company, title, address, city, state, zip code, phone number, and email address. For each comment submission, respondents must clearly identify the specific PGDS chapter, section (e.g., 4.4.4), paragraph number, and page number(s) being addressed, along with a detailed comment or rationale and a specific suggested revision. Completed forms should be submitted via email to pgds@tsa.dhs.gov. The PGDS v9.0 serves as a comprehensive resource providing requirements and best practices for designers, planners, architects, and other stakeholders developing efficient and cost-effective checked baggage screening systems. This comment form is an administrative tool rather than a solicitation for products or services; it functions solely as a mechanism for industry input into TSA's ongoing refinement of baggage inspection system standards.