Notice2024-21792
Intent To Request Extension From OMB of One Current Public Collection of Information: TSA infoBoards
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September 24, 2024
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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 1652-0065, abstracted below 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. TSA infoBoards (formerly WebBoards) are an information-sharing environment designed to serve stakeholders in the transportation security community and are used to disseminate mission-critical information. Utilizing and inputting information into TSA infoBoards is completely voluntary.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 185 (Tuesday, September 24, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 77882-77883]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-21792]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Transportation Security Administration
Intent To Request Extension From OMB of One Current Public
Collection of Information: TSA infoBoards
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 1652-0065,
abstracted below 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. TSA
infoBoards (formerly WebBoards) are an information-sharing environment
designed to serve stakeholders in the transportation security community
and are used to disseminate mission-critical information. Utilizing and
inputting information into TSA infoBoards is completely voluntary.
DATES: Send your comments by November 25, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Comments may be emailed to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#164245574644575662657738727e6538717960"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b1e5e2f0e1e3f0f1c5c2d09fd5d9c29fd6dec7">[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 CONTACT: 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 is available
at <a href="https://www.reginfo.gov">https://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
OMB Control Number 1652-0065; TSA infoBoards. TSA infoBoards were
developed by TSA as part of its broad responsibilities and authorities
under the Aviation and Transportation Security Act (ATSA), and
delegated authority from the Secretary of Homeland Security, for
``security in all modes of transportation . . . including security
responsibilities . . . over modes of transportation that are exercised
by the Department of Transportation.'' \1\
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\1\ See Pub. L. 107-71 (115 Stat. 597, Nov. 19, 2001), codified
at 49 U.S.C. 114 (d). The TSA Assistant Secretary's current
authorities under ATSA have been delegated to him by the Secretary
of Homeland Security. Section 403(2) of the Homeland Security Act
(HSA) of 2002, Pub. L. 107-296 (116 Stat. 2315, Nov. 25, 2002),
transferred all functions of TSA, including those of the Secretary
of Transportation and the Under Secretary of Transportation of
Security related to TSA, to the Secretary of Homeland Security.
Pursuant to DHS Delegation Number 7060.2, the Secretary delegated to
the Assistant Secretary (then referred to as the Administrator of
TSA), subject to the Secretary's guidance and control, the authority
vested in the Secretary with respect to TSA, including that in
section 403(2) of the HSA.
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The TSA infoBoards are a data management system that provides
coordination and collaboration with parties that have an interest in
transportation security and an appropriate level of need to access
transportation security information, such as regulated parties and
other industry stakeholders, Federal agencies, and state and local
governments. It is located in a secure online environment and is
accessible from the Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN) and
TSA (for TSA staff only). The TSA infoBoards system disseminates
mission-critical information to users inside and outside of the TSA
organization. It provides an online portal allowing authorized users to
obtain, post, and exchange information, access common resources, and
communicate with similarly situated individuals. This system also
integrates other security-related information and communications at the
sensitive security information (SSI) level.
TSA infoBoards are primarily used for disseminating TSA mission-
critical information, such as Security Directives (SD), compliance
status, policy updates, and watchlists; however, some groups of
stakeholders utilize infoBoards for collaboration and to upload
transportation security information. InfoBoards allow stakeholders to
filter alerts and information based on their particular needs, such as
their regulated areas of operation or their treaty relationship for
foreign government staff.
TSA infoBoards are used primarily by individuals with
transportation security responsibilities, such as aircraft operators,
airport security coordinators, and international transportation
security coordinators. These individuals can voluntarily contact TSA to
request access to TSA infoBoards; TSA does not require participation in
TSA infoBoards.
TSA collects two types of information through TSA infoBoards, as
described below. The collection is voluntary. TSA infoBoards users are
not required to provide all information requested, but users who choose
to withhold information may not receive the benefits of TSA infoBoards
associated with that information collection.
1. User registration information. TSA collects this information to
ensure only those members of the transportation community with a
relevant interest in transportation security and with an appropriate
level of need to access transportation security information can be
allowed onto TSA infoBoards. Such registration information includes the
user's name, professional contact information, agency/company, job
title, employer, airport (optional), citizenship, regulatory interest,
and employment verification contact information.
2. User's choice of infoBoards. TSA collects this information to
select TSA infoBoards community(ies) appropriate for the particular
user. Users are asked to submit their transportation security
interest(s) and desired infoBoard(s) (to assess the user's
qualifications and needs together with the user registration
information).
TSA uses TSA Form 1427, TSA infoBoards User Account Request/
Renewal, to collect the information. The form references an additional
instrument, TSA Form 1430, Computer Access Agreement (CAA) External
Personnel Only. This form is intended for the public, non-Department
and TSA infoBoards users, and certifies
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understanding and acceptance of applicable policy and legal
requirements concerning access to network resources within DHS/TSA.
Based on data observed since the previous approval, TSA estimates
that there will be approximately 5,000 public users annually. Given
this information, the total annual hour burden for this information
collection for all respondents is estimated to be approximately 10,000
hours.
Dated: September 19, 2024.
Christina A. Walsh,
TSA Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, Information Technology.
[FR Doc. 2024-21792 Filed 9-23-24; 8:45 am]
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