[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 104 (Wednesday, May 30, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 24814-24815]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-11509]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Transportation Security Administration
Intent To Request Approval From OMB of One New 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 a new Information Collection Request (ICR) abstracted
below that we will submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
for approval 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
former 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 July 30, 2018.
ADDRESSES: Comments may be emailed 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: 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 http://www.reginfo.gov 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.
Consistent with the requirements of Executive Order (E.O.) 13771,
Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs, and E.O. 13777,
Enforcing the Regulatory Reform Agenda, TSA is also requesting comments
on the extent to which this request for information could be modified
to reduce the burden on respondents.
Information Collection Requirement
LEOSA
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
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, an 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 (CSRS) or the Federal Employees Retirement System
(FERS), and (3) meets all of the
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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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Use of Retired Badge and/or Credential
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,
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
(SSN), are necessary to confirm the individual's identity and to
process the individual through the National Crime Information Center
(NCIC) database. Similarly, for purposes of a retired badge and/or
credential, TSA Form 2808, Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Card,
Badge, Credential or Access Control 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 32 LEOSA Application Forms
2825A and 30 Retired Badge and Credential Application Forms 2808 will
be submitted, for a total of 62 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 62 multiplied by 0.08333
hours, or 5.17 hours.
Use of Results
TSA will use the information to conduct the qualification review
for: (1) retired and separated law enforcement officers requesting
LEOSA identification cards, and (2) retiring individuals requesting a
retired badge and/or credential.
Dated: May 23, 2018.
Christina A. Walsh,
TSA Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, Office of Information Technology.
[FR Doc. 2018-11509 Filed 5-29-18; 8:45 am]
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