What must the airport operator communicate to the applicant before denying unescorted access authority when the FBI record contains disqualifying information?

• A. The FBI record discloses disqualifying information and the applicant may request a copy
• B. The applicant has to wait 60 days
• C. The operator can deny without notification
• D. The FBI must recheck the record

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is giving the applicant due process when an FBI background check shows information that would disqualify them from unescorted access. Regulations require the airport operator to inform the applicant that the FBI record contains disqualifying information and to offer access to a copy of that record. This lets the applicant review what’s in the record, verify its accuracy, and prepare any necessary explanations or corrections before any final denial decision is made. That safeguards fairness and transparency in the process.

So, the best answer is that the FBI record discloses disqualifying information and the applicant may request a copy, because it reflects the required notice and right to review the source of the disqualifying information. The other options don’t fit: there isn’t a mandated 60-day wait, denial cannot proceed without informing the applicant, and there isn’t a standing requirement to recheck the record in this step.