; and (2) in the table of contents for chapter 465 of subtitle VII, by striking the following: 46503. Repealed. . (i) Chapter 483 repeal (1) In general Chapter 483 is repealed. (2) Conforming amendment The table of contents for subtitle VII is amended by striking the following: 483. Aviation security funding 48301 . (j) Authority To exempt (1) In general Subchapter II of chapter 449 is amended by inserting before section 44933 the following: 44931. Authority to exempt The Secretary of Homeland Security may grant an exemption from a regulation prescribed in carrying out sections 44901, 44903, 44906, 44909(c), and 44935–44937 of this title when the Secretary decides the exemption is in the public interest. 44932. Administrative (a) General authority The Secretary of Homeland Security may take action the Secretary considers necessary to carry out this chapter and chapters 461, 463, and 465 of this title, including conducting investigations, prescribing regulations, standards, and procedures, and issuing orders. (b) Indemnification The Secretary of Homeland Security may indemnify an officer or employee of the Transportation Security Administration against a claim or judgment arising out of an act that the Secretary decides was committed within the scope of the official duties of the officer or employee. . (2) Table of contents The table of contents of chapter 449 is amended by inserting before the item relating to section 44933 the following: 44931. Authority to exempt. 44932. Administrative. . 302. Table of contents of chapter 449 The table of contents of chapter 449 is amended— (1) in the item relating to section 44922, by striking Deputation and inserting Deputization ; and (2) by inserting after section 44941 the following: 44942. Performance goals and objectives. 44943. Performance management system. . 303. Other laws