Notice2024-27475
Intent To Request Extension From OMB of One Current Public Collection of Information: Enhanced Security Procedures at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
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Published
November 25, 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 1652-0035, 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. The collection requires General Aviation (GA) aircraft operators to designate a security coordinator and adopt a DCA Access Standard Security Program (DASSP). The collection also involves obtaining information for Armed Security Officers (ASOs).
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 227 (Monday, November 25, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 92960-92961]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-27475]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Transportation Security Administration
[Docket No. TSA-2005-21866]
Intent To Request Extension From OMB of One Current Public
Collection of Information: Enhanced Security Procedures at Ronald
Reagan Washington National Airport
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 1652-0035,
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. The
collection requires General Aviation (GA) aircraft operators to
designate a security coordinator and adopt a DCA Access
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Standard Security Program (DASSP). The collection also involves
obtaining information for Armed Security Officers (ASOs).
DATES: Send your comments by January 24, 2025.
ADDRESSES: Comments may be emailed to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#194d4a58494b58596d6a78377d716a377e766f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="9cc8cfddcccedddce8effdb2f8f4efb2fbf3ea">[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 will be
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 1652-0035; Enhanced Security Procedures at
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Each person who wishes
to operate an aircraft into and out of DCA must designate a security
coordinator and adopt the DASSP. See 49 CFR 1562.21 and 1562.23. Once
aircraft operators have adopted the DASSP, to fly into or out of DCA
the operators must request a tentative slot reservation from the
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and request authorization from
TSA. This information is collected under OMB control number 1652-0033,
TSA Airspace Waiver Program. If TSA approves the flight, TSA will
transmit that information to FAA.
Applicant Information Collection for DCA Access Standard Security
Program
The DASSP application collects basic information about the
applicant, the aircraft operator, and the security coordinator that the
operator wishes to designate, as well as the identifier of the airport
used as a base of operation and whether the operator presently holds
another TSA Standard Security Program.
TSA also requires the following individuals to submit fingerprints
for a criminal history records check (CHRC) and other identifying
information for a name-based security threat assessment:
<bullet> Individuals designated as security coordinators by Fixed
Base Operators (FBOs) under 49 CFR 1562.25 \1\ and GA aircraft
operators under 1562.23;
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\1\ An FBO is an airport-based commercial enterprise that
provides support services to aircraft operators, such as
maintenance, overnight parking, fueling and de-icing.
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<bullet> Flight crewmembers who operate GA aircraft into and out of
DCA in accordance with 49 CFR 1562.23 and DASSP; and
<bullet> ASOs approved in accordance with 49 CFR part 1562.29.
For flight crewmembers, TSA also uses this information to check
their FAA records to determine whether the individual has a record of
violation of specified FAA regulations. As part of the threat
assessment process, TSA shares the information with the Federal Bureau
of Investigation and the FAA.
Aircraft operators must also maintain CHRC records of all employees
and authorized representatives for whom a CHRC has been completed.
These records must be made available to TSA upon request.
Applicant Information Collection for the Armed Security Officer Program
Under the ASO Program, established by 49 CFR 1562.29, aircraft
operators and FBOs participating in this program can nominate the
individuals they would like to be qualified as ASOs by submitting an
ASO nomination form to TSA. Once nominated, the ASOs are required to
submit fingerprints and identifying information, personal history
information, a photograph, and weapon information before an ASO
application can be approved. TSA uses the applicants' information to
conduct a complete applicant vetting, to include a fingerprint based
CHRC and security threat assessment. The vetting also includes an
employment history verification check of all prior law enforcement
positions. Upon successful completion of these checks and law
enforcement employment history review, TSA makes the final
determination of ASO applicant eligibility. All qualified applicants
must then successfully complete a TSA-approved training course.
TSA estimates a total of 78 respondents annually for DASSP
applications, with an annual hour burden estimate of 78. In addition,
TSA estimates 84 respondents annually for ASO nominations, with an
annual hour burden of 98. The total number of respondents is estimated
to be 162, while the total annual burden hours are estimated to be 176
per year.
Dated: November 19, 2024.
Christina A. Walsh,
TSA Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, Information Technology.
[FR Doc. 2024-27475 Filed 11-22-24; 8:45 am]
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