[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 144 (Wednesday, July 27, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44944-44945]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-18902]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Transportation Security Administration
Intent To Request Renewal From OMB of One Current Public
Collection of Information: TSA Airspace Waiver Program
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 1652-0033,
abstracted below that we will submit to OMB for renewal in compliance
with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). The ICR describes the nature of
the
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information collection and its expected burden. This collection of
information allows TSA to conduct security threat assessments on
individuals on board aircraft operating in restricted airspace pursuant
to an airspace waiver. This collection will enhance aviation security
and protect assets on the ground that are within the restricted
airspace.
DATES: Send your comments by September 26, 2011.
ADDRESSES: Comments may be e-mailed to [email protected] or delivered to
the TSA PRA Officer, Office of Information Technology (OIT), TSA-11,
Transportation Security Administration, 601 South 12th Street,
Arlington, VA 20598-6011.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joanna Johnson at the above address,
or by telephone (571) 227-3651.
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 http://www.reginfo.gov. 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 1652-0033; TSA Airspace Waiver Program, 49 CFR
part 1562. TSA is seeking approval to renew this collection of
information in order to operate the airspace waiver program. The
airspace waiver program allows general aviation U.S. and foreign
aircraft operators who undergo security threat assessments to apply for
approval to operate in U.S. restricted airspace, including over flying
the United States and its territories. TSA is requesting this approval
to respond to the needs of the general aviation community and to allow
freedom of movement and commerce throughout U.S. airspace. Applicants
can apply for a waiver online and must submit the request
electronically within five business days prior to the start date of the
flight. TSA will transmit the waiver request form to applicants either
electronically or by facsimile, if necessary.
To obtain a waiver, the aircraft operator must file a waiver
request in advance of the flight containing certain information about
all passengers and crew members on board the flight in order for TSA to
perform a security threat assessment on each individual. The waiver
request requires aircraft operators to provide information about the
flight, passengers, and crew members. Specifically, waivers must
include the purpose of the flight, the aircraft type and tail number,
corporate information, including company name and address, and the
proposed itinerary. Additionally, aircraft operators must provide the
names, dates and places of birth, and Social Security or passport
numbers of all passengers and crew members. The current estimated
annual reporting burden is 2,500 hours.
Issued in Arlington, Virginia, on July 20, 2011.
Joanna Johnson,
TSA Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, Office of Information and
Technology.
[FR Doc. 2011-18902 Filed 7-26-11; 8:45 am]
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