Notice2023-03285
Facial Comparison for APIS Compliance Test
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February 16, 2023
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Homeland Security DepartmentU.S. Customs and Border Protection
Abstract
This document announces that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) plans to conduct a voluntary test in which participating commercial airlines and vessels use CBP's Traveler Verification Service (TVS) facial comparison service to comply with certain regulatory requirements regarding the Advance Passenger Information System (APIS). CBP regulations currently require an appropriate official of commercial aircraft and commercial vessels (collectively "carriers") to submit electronic manifests to CBP listing crew, non-crew, and passenger (collectively "travelers") information upon arrival and departure of aircraft and vessels. The carrier is required to compare the travel documents presented by the travelers with the information the carrier submits to CBP to, among other things, ensure that the information is correct and that each traveler is the person to whom the travel document was issued. Additionally, the carrier is required to ensure that the travel document presented is valid for travel to the United States. Participation in this pilot does not remove this requirement for carriers. During this test, participating carriers will use the existing TVS facial comparison service to ensure the manifest information transmitted to CBP is correct and to perform the required identity verification. The use of TVS technology for APIS verification purposes has the potential to speed up the departure process for both carriers and travelers, as it enables travelers to be matched more efficiently to their travel documents. This notice provides a description of the test, sets forth requirements for participation, and invites public comment on any aspect of the test.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 32 (Thursday, February 16, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10137-10140]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-03285]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Facial Comparison for APIS Compliance Test
AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland
Security.
ACTION: General notice.
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SUMMARY: This document announces that U.S. Customs and Border
Protection (CBP) plans to conduct a voluntary test in which
participating commercial airlines and vessels use CBP's Traveler
Verification Service (TVS) facial comparison service to comply with
certain regulatory requirements regarding the Advance Passenger
Information System (APIS). CBP regulations currently require an
appropriate official of commercial aircraft and commercial vessels
(collectively ``carriers'') to submit electronic manifests to CBP
listing crew, non-crew, and passenger (collectively ``travelers'')
information upon arrival and departure of aircraft and vessels. The
carrier is required to compare the travel documents presented by the
travelers with the information the carrier submits to CBP to, among
other things, ensure that the information is correct and that each
traveler is the person to whom the travel document was issued.
Additionally, the carrier is required to ensure that the travel
document presented is valid for travel to the United States.
Participation in this pilot does not remove this requirement for
carriers. During this test, participating carriers will use the
existing TVS facial comparison service to ensure the manifest
information transmitted to CBP is correct and to perform the required
identity verification. The use of TVS technology for APIS verification
purposes has the potential to speed up the departure process for both
carriers and travelers, as it enables travelers to be matched more
efficiently to their travel documents. This notice provides a
description of the test, sets forth requirements for participation, and
invites public comment on any aspect of the test.
DATES: The test will begin no earlier than February 16, 2023 and will
run for at most two years. CBP is accepting applications from carriers
to participate in the test on a rolling basis throughout the two-year
testing period. CBP will announce any modifications by notice in the
Federal Register.
ADDRESSES: Applications to participate in the Facial Comparison for
APIS Compliance Test must be submitted via email to
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#07746e6a776b6e617e73756671626b4764657729636f7429606871"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5e2d37332e323738272a2c3f283b321e3d3c2e703a362d70393128">[email protected]</span></a>. Written comments concerning program,
policy, and technical issues may also be submitted via email to
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#89fae0e4f9e5e0eff0fdfbe8ffece5c9eaebf9a7ede1faa7eee6ff"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e6958f8b968a8f809f92948790838aa6858496c8828e95c8818990">[email protected]</span></a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Natascha A. Gutermuth, Program
Manager, Admissibility and Passenger Programs, Office of Field
Operations, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#563837223725353e3778377831232233243b23223e1635342678323e2578313920"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="ea848b9e8b9989828bc48bc48d9f9e8f98879f9e82aa89889ac48e8299c48d859c">[email protected]</span></a> or (202) 417-0096.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
APIS Requirements
The Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) is an electronic
data system that allows carriers to transmit traveler data to CBP.
Under the relevant statutes and CBP regulations, an appropriate
official \1\ of each carrier arriving in or departing from the United
States must transmit an electronic manifest to CBP's APIS system for
all travelers within a specified timeframe (generally before the vessel
or aircraft departs, though the exact timeframe varies, depending on
the circumstances of the trip and type of carrier). See 8 U.S.C. 1221,
19 U.S.C. 1433, and 49 U.S.C. 44909; 19 CFR 4.7b(b), 4.64(b),
122.49a(b), 122.49b(b), 122.49c, 122.75a(b), and 122.75b(b). The
electronic manifest must include the travelers' biographic information
including name, age, gender, date of birth, citizenship, passport
number if relevant, and numerous other biographic data elements
depending upon the type of traveler (e.g., crew or passenger), as well
as such other information as determined necessary by the Secretary of
the Department of Homeland Security (DHS),\2\ in consultation with the
Secretary of State, for flights and vessels arriving in and departing
from the United States, or as determined necessary by the Administrator
of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), in consultation
with the Commissioner of CBP, for flights arriving in the United
States. See 8 U.S.C. 1221; 49 U.S.C. 44909. Among other things, the
carrier must compare the travel document presented by the traveler with
the information the carrier is transmitting to CBP on the electronic
manifest in order to (1) verify that the manifest information
transmitted to CBP is correct and (2) verify that the traveler is the
person to whom the travel document was issued. These two requirements
will be referred to in this document as the ``APIS verification
requirements''. See 19 CFR 4.7b(d), 4.64(d), 122.49a(d), 122.49b(d),
122.75a(d), and 122.75b(d).
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\1\ An ``appropriate official'' is defined as the master or
commanding officer, or authorized agent, owner, or consignee of a
commercial aircraft or vessel; this term and the term ``carrier''
are sometimes used interchangeably within the regulations. See title
19 of the Code of Federal Regulations parts 4 and 122 (19 CFR parts
4 and 122).
\2\ Upon the creation of the Department of Homeland Security
(DHS), through the Homeland Security Act of 2002, Public Law 107-
296, 116 Stat. 2140 (2002), and the Department of Homeland Security
Reorganization Plan of November 25, 2002, as modified, the functions
of the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) of the
Department of Justice, and all authorities with respect to those
functions were transferred to DHS on March 1, 2003.
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The Facial Comparison for APIS Compliance Test
Description and Purpose
CBP plans to conduct a voluntary test (the ``Facial Comparison for
APIS Compliance Test'' or the ``APIS test'') in which participating
commercial airlines and vessels use CBP's Traveler Verification Service
(TVS) facial comparison service to comply with the APIS verification
requirements referenced in the background section of this document.
CBP's TVS facial comparison service is part of an information
technology system that provides facial matching for photos to verify
the identity of travelers entering and leaving the United States
pursuant to 8 CFR 215.8 and 235.1.\3\ The purpose
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of the APIS test is to determine the feasibility of allowing carriers
to use CBP's TVS facial comparison service to comply with the carrier's
APIS verification requirements. The APIS TVS procedures are discussed
in greater detail in the Procedures Section below.
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\3\ TVS is used at participating ports of entry and with
participating carriers to biometrically confirm the identity of
noncitizens who are subject to biometric facial comparison when
entering and exiting the United States pursuant to 8 CFR 215.8 and
235.1. Additionally, TVS is used for other travelers who submit
their facial images voluntarily to participating carriers or at
participating ports of entry. For additional information on CBP's
TVS see the TVS Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA), available at:
<a href="https://www.dhs.gov/publication/dhscbppia-056-traveler-verification-service-0">https://www.dhs.gov/publication/dhscbppia-056-traveler-verification-service-0</a>.
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Procedures
The APIS test is voluntary for carriers and travelers. Eligible
carriers may participate in this test by following the procedures
outlined below in the Eligibility and Participation Requirements
Section.
Carriers who voluntarily participate in this test will collect
facial images (photographs) of certain travelers at the gate or other
identity check points. The carriers will then submit those facial
images to CBP's TVS facial comparison service.\4\ Carriers must submit
photos at the time of boarding. Carriers may also submit photos at
passenger check-in if the carriers elect to take photos at that
identity check point. The submitted photographs will be compared to
biometric templates \5\ generated from pre-existing photographs that
CBP already maintains, known as a ``gallery.'' When CBP receives a
passenger manifest, CBP will build a gallery of photographs for the
individuals identified on the manifest. These images may include
photographs captured by CBP during previous entry inspections,
photographs from U.S. passports and U.S. visas, and photographs from
other DHS encounters.
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\4\ As noted in further detail below, individual travelers may
opt out of the APIS test procedures if they do not wish to provide
their facial image.
\5\ A biometric template is a digital representation of a
biometric trait of an individual generated from a biometric image
and processed by an algorithm. The template is usually represented
as a sequence of characters and numbers. For the TVS, templates
cannot be reverse engineered to recreate a biometric image. The
templates generated for the TVS are proprietary to a specific
vendor's algorithm and cannot be used with another vendor's
algorithms.
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If the TVS matches the traveler's facial image to a photograph in
the gallery and the manifest information transmitted to CBP is correct,
the carrier's APIS verification requirements will be considered
fulfilled and the carrier will not need to perform any additional
identity or passenger manifest verification.\6\ If the traveler's
facial image does not result in a match from TVS for any reason, the
carrier will be required to verify the traveler's identity through a
manual review of the traveler's travel documents pursuant to the
existing APIS regulatory requirements. If a carrier identifies a
traveler who has been incorrectly matched by the TVS to another
passenger (referred to as a ``false positive''), the carrier will
manually review the travel documents of any such false positives
pursuant to current APIS requirements.\7\
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\6\ Carriers still need to ensure that each traveler has a valid
passport or authorized travel document in his or her possession.
This separate check for a valid passport or authorized travel
document fulfills the passenger manifest requirements for the United
States, but there may be additional requirements from destination or
transit countries.
\7\ In the unlikely event that a false positive results in the
creation of an incorrect travel record, the traveler affected by the
incorrect travel record can seek redress through the DHS Traveler
Redress Inquiry Program (DHS TRIP) at <a href="https://www.dhs.gov/dhs-trip">https://www.dhs.gov/dhs-trip</a>
or the CBP redress process, which can be found at <a href="https://www.cbp.gov/travel/international-visitors/i-94/traveler-compliance">https://www.cbp.gov/travel/international-visitors/i-94/traveler-compliance</a>.
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The APIS test procedures described above involve the use of TVS
facial comparison service, which depends on the traveler being
photographed at the time of boarding or other identity checkpoints. If
an individual traveler does not want to be photographed, the traveler
can opt out of this procedure by notifying the carrier. CBP will
require carriers to post clear and visible signs notifying travelers of
their ability to opt out. Additionally, carriers may choose to give a
verbal announcement during the boarding process and pass out tear
sheets provided by CBP with additional information about CBP's use of
facial comparison technology. If a traveler opts out of the APIS test
procedures, the carrier must perform a manual review of the travel
documents to ensure the manifest information sent to CBP is correct and
verify the traveler's identity as required by the APIS regulations. CBP
requires carriers to provide an electronic manifest listing all
travelers pursuant to APIS regulations, regardless of the verification
process used by the carrier.
Eligibility and Participation Requirements
Any commercial air or commercial sea carrier may apply to
participate in the APIS test. In order to participate, a carrier must
submit a request to participate in this test and must meet CBP
requirements including those listed in the Business Requirements
Document \8\ and the Technical Reference Guides provided by CBP to the
carriers. Upon request, CBP will provide the carrier with the full list
of requirements for participation, which vary depending upon the
specific circumstances of the carrier. Carriers must agree that they
will not store or retain any photos taken while using TVS facial
comparison services. They also must provide a method agreeable to CBP
by which CBP is able to audit compliance with this requirement. Any
system log files associated with a TVS enabled system must be approved
by CBP to ensure compliance with DHS and CBP privacy and security
policies and all applicable privacy statutes and regulations.
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\8\ Business Requirement Documents available at: <a href="https://www.cbp.gov/document/specifications/exit-business-requirements-document">https://www.cbp.gov/document/specifications/exit-business-requirements-document</a> and <a href="https://www.cbp.gov/document/specifications/exit-business-requirements-document">https://www.cbp.gov/document/specifications/exit-business-requirements-document</a>.
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The carrier must also sign and return the Business Requirements
Document agreement to CBP in order to participate in the APIS test. The
Business Requirements Document is an acknowledgement by the carrier
that it agrees to all CBP terms and technical specifications as well as
any other requirements as determined by CBP.
Any carrier that wishes to participate in the APIS test may contact
CBP via email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#5a2933372a36333c232e283b2c3f361a39382a743e3229743d352c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="6b1802061b07020d121f190a1d0e072b08091b450f0318450c041d">[email protected]</span></a> to request the detailed
technical requirements for participation from CBP, as well as to obtain
a copy of the Business Requirements Document to be signed by the
carrier. If the carrier wishes to participate in the test, they can
return the signed Business Requirements document and CBP will
coordinate with the carrier to ensure that the carrier's systems meet
the technical and privacy requirements as determined by CBP.
It is within CBP's sole discretion to refuse test participation for
any carrier.
Authorization for the Test
The test described in this notice is authorized pursuant to 19 CFR
101.9(a), which allows the Commissioner of CBP to impose requirements
different from those specified in the CBP regulations for conducting a
test program or procedure designed to evaluate the effectiveness of new
technology or operation procedures regarding the processing of
passengers, vessels, or merchandise. This test is authorized pursuant
to this regulation as it is designed to evaluate whether the use of
CBP's TVS technology is a feasible way for carriers to meet their APIS
verification requirements.
Waiver of Certain Regulatory Requirements
Under this test, the requirement that carriers manually review
travel documents to confirm that the electronic manifest information
the carrier is transmitting to CBP is correct as well as the identity
of the traveler prior to submission of the manifest data to CBP will be
waived if CBP's TVS returns a match of the traveler's facial
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image to a photograph in the gallery.\9\ For carriers participating in
this test, when TVS returns a match of a traveler's facial image, the
carrier's APIS verification requirements under 19 CFR 122.49a(d),
122.49b(d), 122.75a(d), and 122.75b(d) will be considered fulfilled
without the carrier further inspecting the traveler's travel
documents.\10\
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\9\ However, in the event of a ``false positive'' as discussed
above, the carrier will still be required to manually review the
travel documents in accordance with the requirements of 19 CFR
122.49a(d), 122.49b(d), 122.75a(d), and 122.75b(d).
\10\ As noted above, carriers still need to ensure each traveler
has a valid passport or authorized travel document in his or her
possession.
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As noted above, if CBP's TVS does not return a match of the
traveler's facial image, the carrier will still be required to perform
the manual document check to fulfill the carrier's APIS verification
requirements.
Costs
CBP will give carriers access to its TVS facial comparison service,
and the carriers will choose and purchase the equipment that best fits
their needs. The cost of the equipment will vary by carrier and may
depend on how the equipment is used. CBP believes costs will range from
$5,000 to $20,000 per departure gate, based on its experience procuring
equipment for previous CBP facial comparison pilots. It is also
possible that costs will go down substantially over time as carriers
develop more efficient and inexpensive equipment. For example, the
Washington Metropolitan Airports Authority has begun using modified
iPads for its facial comparison pilot.\11\ If this equipment is
successful and is adopted more broadly, the cost to carriers could drop
substantially.
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\11\ Source: <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/transportation/2018/09/06/officials-unveil-new-facial-recognition-system-dulles-international-airport/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.ae3fdefbd1a6">https://www.washingtonpost.com/transportation/2018/09/06/officials-unveil-new-facial-recognition-system-dulles-international-airport/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.ae3fdefbd1a6</a>.
Accessed June 4, 2020.
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Benefits
The goal of the APIS test procedure is to enable carriers to
satisfy the APIS verification requirements more accurately and
efficiently by eliminating the manual data and identity verification
process in most cases. As noted in the Evaluation section below, CBP
will evaluate whether the test procedure is more accurate than the
current regulatory procedure. Performing biometric identity
verification can help CBP and partner stakeholders reconcile any errors
or incomplete data in a traveler's biographic data. CBP anticipates
that having a more accurate verification will result in more accurate
border crossing records of travelers. By having more accurate border
crossing records of travelers, CBP can more effectively identify
overstays and noncitizens who are, or were, present in the United
States without having been admitted or paroled and prevent their
unlawful reentry into the United States. It will also make it more
difficult for imposters to utilize other travelers' credentials.
Ultimately, this provides CBP with more reliable information to verify
identity and to strengthen its ability to identify criminals and known
or suspected terrorists.
The use of TVS technology for APIS verification purposes has the
potential to speed up the departure process for both carriers and
travelers, as it enables travelers to be matched more efficiently to
their travel documents. Various airlines have already partnered with
CBP to test facial comparison in other contexts pursuant to regulations
in Title 8 of the Code of Federal Regulations. These other programs are
unrelated to APIS compliance, and participants have reported that
facial comparison tests speed up the boarding process
substantially.\12\
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\12\ In one test, an airline partner has been able to board an
Airbus A-380 with 350 travelers in only 20 minutes. (<a href="https://www.cntraveler.com/story/orlando-airport-first-in-the-us-to-scan-faces-of-all-international-passengers">https://www.cntraveler.com/story/orlando-airport-first-in-the-us-to-scan-faces-of-all-international-passengers</a>. Accessed June 4, 2020.)
Another airline partner has reported to CBP that their baseline
loading time for an A-380 is 45 minutes. In the test of the
integrated facial comparison service used at the Orlando Airport,
travelers have experienced a 15-minute time savings. According to
one news article, this is down from 30 minutes for a 240-passenger
plane. (<a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/grantmartin/2018/06/24/orlando-airport-deploys-biometric-scanners-at-all-international-gates/#2a4a588118f9">https://www.forbes.com/sites/grantmartin/2018/06/24/orlando-airport-deploys-biometric-scanners-at-all-international-gates/#2a4a588118f9</a>. Accessed June 4, 2020.) In both tests, boarding times
are reduced by approximately 50 percent.
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Duration of Test
This test will run for at most two years from February 16, 2023.
While the test is ongoing, CBP will evaluate the results and determine
whether the test should be extended or otherwise modified. CBP reserves
the right to discontinue this test at any time at CBP's sole
discretion. CBP will announce any modifications by notice in the
Federal Register.
Evaluation of APIS Test
CBP will use the results of this test to assess the operational
feasibility of using TVS facial comparison service for the purposes of
compliance with the APIS verification requirements. CBP will evaluate
this test based on a number of criteria, including:
<bullet> the percentage of travelers for whom CBP had a gallery
photo available for matching purposes; and
<bullet> the ability of the technology to correctly match the
facial images captured to the correct individuals' facial image(s) on
file, including continued tracking of any differences in matching
performance based on measurable demographic factors.
CBP's operational data continues to show there is no measurable
differential performance in matching based on demographic factors. CBP
continually monitors algorithm performance and technology enhancements
to ensure we are deploying the most accurate and effective algorithm.
CBP continues to partner with the National Institute of Standards and
Technology (NIST) and use NIST research to ensure the continued optimal
performance.\13\ CBP will continue its review of matches and no-matches
to determine the reason for such a match, including whether the match
was based on a demographic factor (age, gender, citizenship). CBP will
continue to work both internally and with partners to identify and
remediate disparate impacts and other forms of bias and discrimination,
if any.\14\
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\13\ In July 2021, NIST published its Face Recognition Vendor
Test (FRVT) Part 7: Identification for Paperless Travel and
Immigration, available at: <a href="https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/ir/2021/NIST.IR.8381.pdf">https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/ir/2021/NIST.IR.8381.pdf</a>. The report demonstrates that the current
biometric facial recognition technology passes the threshold for use
in CBP's Biometric Exit Program, based on computer-focused
simulations. In December 2019, NIST published the FRVT Part 3:
Demographic Effects, available at: <a href="https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/ir/2021/NIST.IR.8381.pdf">https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/ir/2021/NIST.IR.8381.pdf</a>. As the report demonstrates, NEC-
3, which CBP uses, is among the algorithms with an undetectable
false positive differential. NIST also noted, ``NEC-3, is on many
measures the most accurate we have evaluated,'' see page 8 of the
report.
\14\ Information regarding biometric matching performance can be
found on CBP's website at <a href="https://biometrics.cbp.gov/privacy">https://biometrics.cbp.gov/privacy</a> which
includes a link to CBP's Privacy Evaluation Report as well as the
TVS Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA). The PIA is also available at
<a href="http://www.dhs.gov/privacy-documents-us-customs-and-border-protection">http://www.dhs.gov/privacy-documents-us-customs-and-border-protection</a>.
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Misconduct Under the Test
If a carrier participating in the test fails to abide by the rules,
procedures, or terms and conditions of this test, fails to exercise
reasonable care in the execution of participant obligations, or
otherwise fails to comply with all applicable laws and regulations,
then the participant may be suspended from participation in this test
and/or subjected to penalties, liquidated damages, and/or other
administrative or judicial sanction under APIS regulations.
If CBP determines that a suspension is warranted, CBP will notify
the participant of this decision, the facts or conduct warranting
suspension, and the
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date when the suspension will be effective. This decision may be
appealed in writing to the Executive Assistant Commissioner, Office of
Field Operations, within 15 days of notification. The appeal should
address the facts or conduct charges contained in the notice and state
how the participant has or will achieve compliance. CBP will notify the
participant within 30 days of receipt of an appeal whether the appeal
is granted. If the appeal is granted and the participant has already
been suspended, CBP will notify the participant when its participation
in the test will be reinstated.
Privacy
CBP will ensure that all Privacy Act requirements and applicable
DHS privacy policies are adhered to during this test.\15\ Pursuant to
these requirements, CBP will delete photos of U.S. citizens immediately
upon confirmation of U.S. citizenship.\16\ CBP will retain photos of
all noncitizens \17\ and no-matches for up to 14 days in the Automated
Targeting System (ATS). DHS may retain the facial images of in-scope
\18\ noncitizens for up to 75 years in DHS's Automated Biometric
Identification System (IDENT) system, and any successor system.
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\15\ See 8 U.S.C. 552a and <a href="https://www.dhs.gov/privacy-policy-guidance">https://www.dhs.gov/privacy-policy-guidance</a>.
\16\ Photos of U.S. citizens are destroyed immediately upon
confirmation of U.S. citizenship, but no later than 12 hours only
under specific circumstances. If there is a system or network issue,
photos will reside in an inaccessible queue for up to 12 hours and
will be processed once the system and/or network connectivity is re-
established and proper dispositioning (confirmation of U.S.
citizenship) can occur. Further information about the retention of
facial images is provided in the TVS Privacy Impact Assessment
(PIA). It is available at <a href="http://www.dhs.gov/privacy-documents-us-customs-and-border-protection">http://www.dhs.gov/privacy-documents-us-customs-and-border-protection</a>.
\17\ For purposes of this document, CBP uses the term
``noncitizen'' in place of the term ``alien.'' However, CBP
regulations use the term ``alien.''
\18\ An ``in-scope'' noncitizen is any person who is required by
law to provide biometrics upon entry or exit from the United States
pursuant to 8 CFR 215.8(a) and 235.1(f).
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CBP has issued a Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) for TVS, which
outlines how CBP ensures compliance with Privacy Act protections and
DHS privacy policies, including DHS's Fair Information Practice
Principles (FIPPs). The FIPPs account for the nature and purpose of the
information being collected in relation to DHS's mission to preserve,
protect and secure the United States. The PIA addresses issues such as
the security, integrity, and sharing of data, use limitation and
transparency. The PIA is publicly available at: <a href="http://www.dhs.gov/privacy-documents-us-customs-and-border-protection">http://www.dhs.gov/privacy-documents-us-customs-and-border-protection</a>.
CBP has also issued the DHS/CBP-005 APIS System of Records Notice
(SORN) and the APIS PIA, as well as the DHS/CBP-007 Border Crossing
Information (BCI) SORN and the DHS/CBP-006 Automated Targeting System
(ATS) SORN. These documents encompass all data collected for APIS
compliance, as well as data collected to create border crossing records
for individuals. CBP will create new documents or update these
documents as needed to reflect the use of biometric data for the
purposes of this test and will make these documents available at:
<a href="https://www.dhs.gov/compliance">https://www.dhs.gov/compliance</a>.
Paperwork Reduction Act
The Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3507(d))
requires that CBP consider the impact of paperwork and other
information collection burdens imposed on the public. An agency may not
conduct, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of
information unless the collection of information displays a valid
control number assigned by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
This information collection is covered by OMB control numbers 1651-0138
Biometric Identity and 1651-0088 Passenger and Crew Manifest.
Signing Authority
Troy A. Miller, the Acting Commissioner of CBP, having reviewed and
approved this document, is delegating the authority to electronically
sign this document to Robert F. Altneu, who is the Director of the
Regulations and Disclosure Law Division for CBP, for purposes of
publication in the Federal Register.
Dated: February 13, 2023.
Robert F. Altneu,
Director, Regulations & Disclosure Law Division, Regulations & Rulings,
Office of Trade, U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
[FR Doc. 2023-03285 Filed 2-15-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9111-14-P
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