The TSA performs a threat assessment to determine if the applicant qualifies for a CDL—HME. The TSA conducts the threat assessment and notifies the applicant of the decision according to policy and procedures established by the TSA. An applicant notified that the TSA has disqualified the applicant from holding an HME may apply, according to procedures established by the TSA, to the TSA for: A waiver of the TSA requirements; or An appeal of the TSA decision to disqualify the applicant.