Notice2022-00386
Intent To Request Extension From OMB of One Current Public Collection of Information: Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act and Retired Badge/Credential
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Published
January 12, 2022
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Homeland Security DepartmentTransportation Security Administration
Abstract
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) invites public comment on one currently approved Information Collection Request (ICR), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number 1652-0071, that we will submit to OMB for an extension in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). The ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its expected burden. This collection involves the submission of information from certain current and former TSA employees who are interested in a Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004 (LEOSA) Identification (ID) Card, a retired badge, and/or a retired credential.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 8 (Wednesday, January 12, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 1773-1774]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-00386]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Transportation Security Administration
Intent To Request Extension From OMB of One Current Public
Collection of Information: Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act and
Retired Badge/Credential
AGENCY: Transportation Security Administration, DHS.
ACTION: 60-Day notice.
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SUMMARY: The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) invites
public comment on one currently approved Information Collection Request
(ICR), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number 1652-0071,
that we will submit to OMB for an extension in compliance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). The ICR describes the nature of the
information collection and its expected burden. This collection
involves the submission of information from certain current and former
TSA employees who are interested in a Law Enforcement Officers Safety
Act of 2004 (LEOSA) Identification (ID) Card, a retired badge, and/or a
retired credential.
DATES: Send your comments by March 14, 2022.
ADDRESSES: Comments may be emailed to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e9bdbaa8b9bba8a99d9a88c78d819ac78e869f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="eebabdafbebcafae9a9d8fc08a869dc0898198">[email protected]</span></a> or delivered
to the TSA PRA Officer, Information Technology (IT), TSA-11,
Transportation Security Administration, 6595 Springfield Center Drive,
Springfield, VA 20598-6011.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Christina A. Walsh at the above address, or by
telephone (571) 227-2062.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C.
3501 et seq.), an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is
not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it
displays a valid OMB control number. The ICR documentation will be
available at <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov">http://www.reginfo.gov</a> upon its submission to OMB.
Therefore, in preparation for OMB review and approval of the following
information collection, TSA is soliciting comments to--
(1) Evaluate whether the proposed information requirement is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency,
including whether the information will have practical utility;
(2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden;
(3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to
be collected; and
(4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those
who are to respond, including using appropriate automated, electronic,
mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms
of information technology.
Information Collection Requirement
LEOSA
OMB Control Number 1652-0071; Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act
and Retired Badge/Credential. Under 18 U.S.C. 926C, which codifies a
portion of LEOSA,\1\ a ``qualified retired law enforcement officer''
may carry a concealed firearm in any jurisdiction in the United States,
regardless of State or local laws, with certain limitations and
conditions. In accordance with LEOSA, the Department of Homeland
Security (DHS) issued DHS Directive and Instruction Manual 257-01, Law
Enforcement Officers Safety Act (Nov. 5, 2009). DHS Directive 257-01
requires DHS components to implement the provisions of LEOSA pertaining
to qualified retired Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs) as cost-
effectively and efficiently as possible consistent with the
requirements and intent of the statute for LEOs formerly employed by
DHS and predecessor agencies.
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\1\ Public Law 108-277, 118 Stat. 865, July 22, 2004, codified
in 18 U.S.C. 926B and 926C, as amended by the Law Enforcement
Officers Safety Act Improvements Act of 2010 (Pub. L. 111-272, 124
Stat. 2855; Oct. 12, 2010) and National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2013 (Pub. L. 112-239, 126 Stat. 1970; Jan. 2,
2013).
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TSA subsequently issued TSA Management Directive (MD) 3500.1, LEOSA
Applicability and Eligibility (Oct. 7, 2001), to implement the LEOSA
statute and DHS directive. Under this MD, TSA issues photographic
identification to retired LEOs who separated or retired from TSA in
``good standing'' and meet other qualification requirements identified
in this MD.
Retired Badge/Credential
Under TSA MD 2800.11, Badge and Credential Program, a TSA employee
retiring from Federal service is eligible to receive a ``retired badge
and/or credential'' if the individual: (1) Was issued a badge and/or
credential, (2) qualifies for a Federal annuity under the Civil Service
Retirement System or the Federal Employees Retirement System, and (3)
meets all of the other qualification requirements under the MD.\2\
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\2\ These instructions are included in DHS Instruction: 121-01-
002 (Issuance and Control of DHS Badges); DHS Instruction 121-01-008
(Issuance and Control of the DHS Credentials); and the associated
Handbook for TSA MD 2800.11.
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If the employee is approved for a retired badge and/or credential,
his or her badge and/or credential will be replicated by TSA and marked
with the word ``RETIRED,'' to indicate that the retired employee no
longer has the authority to perform specific official functions
pursuant to law, statute, regulation, or DHS Directive. In the case of
a retired LEO, the individual is prohibited from using the TSA retired
credential as photographic identification for the purposes of the
LEOSA.
Purpose and Description of Data Collection
Under TSA's current application process for these two programs,
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qualified applicants may apply for a LEOSA ID Card, a Retired Badge,
and/or a Retired Credential, as applicable, either while still employed
by TSA (shortly before separating or retiring) or after they have
separated or retired (after they become private citizens, i.e., are no
longer employed by the Federal Government).
The LEOSA Identification Card Application (TSA Form 2825A) requires
collection of identifying information, contact information, official
title, separation date, and last known field office. Identifying
information, such as the date of birth and social security number, are
necessary to confirm the individual's identity and to process the
individual through the National Crime Information Center database.
Similarly, for purposes of a retired badge and/or credential, TSA Form
2808-R, Retired Badge and/or Retired Credential Application, requires
collection of identifying information, contact information, TSA
employment/position information (TSA component or Government agency),
official title, and entry on duty date. This collection of information
is necessary to confirm the identity of the individual, conduct the
necessary qualification process to determine the individual's
eligibility for a retired badge and/or credential, and to contact the
individual if needed.
Based on current data, TSA estimates 183 TSA Forms 2825A and 183
TSA Forms 2808-R will be submitted, for a total of 366 respondents
annually. It takes approximately 5 minutes (0.08333 hours) to complete
either form, so the total annual hour burden to the public will be 366
x 0.08333 hours, or 30.5 hours.
Dated: January 6, 2022.
Christina A. Walsh,
TSA Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, Information Technology.
[FR Doc. 2022-00386 Filed 1-11-22; 8:45 am]
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