Extension Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Corporate Security Review (CSR), 6083-6084 [E6-1526]

Download as PDF 6083 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 24 / Monday, February 6, 2006 / Notices Organizations make this information available to FEMA only when we request it. If a Sponsoring Organization has remaining preparedness or response cooperation agreement funds after completing specific disaster or preparedness work, we will require a second narrative statement describing the grantee’s proposed use of the remaining funds. Progress Reports: FEMA program officers use progress reports to monitor overall progress on managing FEMA grant programs. We do not prescribe a particular format; however, we ensure that the OMB standard elements outlined in the common rule, 44 CFR part 13, are in any report or suggested format. Extension or Change Requests: Grantees that want FEMA to consider changing or extending the time or the performance period of the preparedness or response cooperative agreement will need to request such changes or extensions in writing. FEMA will use the information to ensure that the Sponsoring Organization spends funds consistent with the intent of the appropriations an in accordance with applicable laws and guidance. This type of information is available to FEMA only when we request it. Affected Public: State, local, or tribal government. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: ANNUAL BURDEN HOURS No. of respondents (A) Frequency of responses (B) Burden hours per respondent (C) Annual responses (A × B) Total annual burden hours (A × B × C) Narrative Statement ............................................................. Progress Reports ................................................................. Extension or Change Requests ........................................... Memorandum of Agreements .............................................. 28 28 5 28 2 2 1 1 4 2 1 4 56 56 5 28 224 112 5 112 Total .............................................................................. rmajette on PROD1PC67 with NOTICES1 Project/activity (survey, form(s), focus group, etc.) 28 ........................ 11 229 453 Estimated Cost: The average cost for each respondent would be approximately $660. This would include the burden hour costs for extensions or change requests, revisions to existing memorandum of agreements and progress reports. Comments: Written comments are solicited to: (a) Evaluate whether the proposed data collection is necessary for the proper performance of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. Comments must be submitted on or beforeApril 7, 2006. ADDRESSES: Interested persons should submit written comments to Chief, Records Management Section, Information Resources Management Branch, Information Technology Services Division, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Room 316, Washington, DC 20472. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Wanda Casey, Program Specialist, National Urban Search and Rescue Program, (202) 646–4013 for VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:55 Feb 03, 2006 Jkt 208001 additional information. You may contact the Records Management Branch for copies of the proposed collection of information at facsimile number (202) 646–3347 or e-mail address: FEMA-InformationCollections@dhs.gov. Dated: January 31, 2006. George S. Trotter, Acting Branch Chief, Information Resources Management Branch, Information Technology Services Division. [FR Doc. E6–1565 Filed 2–3–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–69–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Transportation Security Administration Extension Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Corporate Security Review (CSR) Transportation Security Administration (TSA), DHS. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This notice announces that TSA has forwarded the new Information Collection Request (ICR) abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval of an extension of the currently approved collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The ICR describes the nature of information collection and its expected burden. TSA published a Federal Register notice, with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments, of the following collection of PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 information on October 2, 2005, 70 FR 66454. In response to this notice, TSA received comments from NiSource, a natural gas pipeline company operating in several states. DATES: Send your comments by March 8, 2006. A comment to OMB is most effective if OMB receives it within 30 days of publication. ADDRESSES: Comments may be faxed to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Attention: DHS–TSA Desk Officer, at (202) 395–5806. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Katrina Wawer, Information Collection Specialist, Office of Transportation Security Policy, TSA–9, Transportation Security Administration, 601 South 12th Street, Arlington, VA 22202–4220. 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. 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; E:\FR\FM\06FEN1.SGM 06FEN1 6084 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 24 / Monday, February 6, 2006 / Notices Estimated Annual Burden Hours: An estimated 1,200 hours annually. Issued in Arlington, Virginia, on January 25, 2006. Lisa S. Dean, Privacy Officer. [FR Doc. E6–1526 Filed 2–3–06; 8:45 am] Information Collection Requirement rmajette on PROD1PC67 with NOTICES1 (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. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Title: Corporate Security Review (CSR). Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection. OMB Control Number: 1652–0036. Forms(s): Corporate Security Review Form. Affected Public: Surface transportation system owners and operators. Abstract: The Aviation and Transportation Security Act (ATSA) (Pub. L. 107–71, 115 Stat. 597, Nov. 19, 2001) requires TSA to oversee the security of the nation’s surface transportation system. Specifically, ATSA grants TSA authority to execute its responsibilities for: • Enhancing security in all modes of transportation (49 U.S.C. 114(d)); • Assessing intelligence and other information in order to identify individuals who pose a threat to transportation security and to coordinate countermeasures with other Federal agencies to address such threats (49 U.S.C. 114(f)(1)–(5), (h)(1)–(4)); and • Identifying and coordinating countermeasures to address threats to the transportation system (49 U.S.C. 114(f)(4)), including the authority to receive, assess, and distribute intelligence information related to transportation security; (49 U.S.C. 114(f)(1)–(4)). To support these requirements, TSA assesses the current security practices in the surface transportation sector by way of site visits and interviews through its Corporate Security Review (CSR) program, one piece of a much larger domain awareness, prevention, and protection program in support of TSA’s and Department of Homeland Security’s missions. TSA is requesting continued approval for this collection to allow TSA to continue to ascertain minimumsecurity standards and identify coverage gaps, activities that are critical to its mission of ensuring transportation security. TSA assures respondents that the portion of their responses TSA deems Sensitive Security Information will be handled as such, as described in 49 CFR parts 15 and 1520. Number of Respondents: 500. VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:55 Feb 03, 2006 Jkt 208001 BILLING CODE 4910–62–P U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection; Comment Request 30-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review; Application for Suspension of Deportation or Special Rule Cancellation of Removal (Pursuant to Section 203 of Public Law 105–100); Form I–881. OMB Control No. 1615– 0072. ACTION: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on December 5, 2005, at 70 FR 72461. The notice allowed for a 60-day public comment period. No comments were received on this information collection. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comments. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until March 8, 2006. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the item(s) contained in this notice, especially regarding the estimated public burden and associated response time, should be directed to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), USCIS, Director, Regulatory Management Division, Clearance Office, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd floor, Washington, DC 20529. Comments may also be submitted to DHS via facsimile to 202–272–8352 or via e-mail at rfs.regs@dhs.gov. When submitting comments by e-mail please make sure to add OMB Control Number 1615–0072 in the subject box. Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies should address one or more of the following four points: PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 (1) Evaluate whether the collection of information 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 agencies estimate of the burden of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (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 through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. Overview of this information collection: (1) Type of Information Collection: Extension of existing information collection. (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Application for Suspension of Deportation or Special Rule Cancellation of Removal (Pursuant to Section 203 of Public Law 105–100). (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection: Form I–881. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary: Individuals and households. This form is used by a nonimmigrant to apply for suspension of deportation or special rule cancellation of removal. The information collected on this form is necessary in order for USCIS to determine if it has jurisdiction over an individual applying for this release as well as to elicit information regarding the eligibility of an individual applying for release pursuant to section 203 of the Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act (NACARA); Pub. L. 105–100. (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 55,000 responses at 12 hours per response. (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: 660,000 annual burden hours. If you have additional comments, suggestions, or need a copy of the proposed information collection instrument with instructions, or additional information, please visit the E:\FR\FM\06FEN1.SGM 06FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 24 (Monday, February 6, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 6083-6084]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-1526]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Transportation Security Administration


Extension Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB 
Review: Corporate Security Review (CSR)

AGENCY: Transportation Security Administration (TSA), DHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces that TSA has forwarded the new 
Information Collection Request (ICR) abstracted below to the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval of an extension of 
the currently approved collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act. 
The ICR describes the nature of information collection and its expected 
burden. TSA published a Federal Register notice, with a 60-day comment 
period soliciting comments, of the following collection of information 
on October 2, 2005, 70 FR 66454. In response to this notice, TSA 
received comments from NiSource, a natural gas pipeline company 
operating in several states.

DATES: Send your comments by March 8, 2006. A comment to OMB is most 
effective if OMB receives it within 30 days of publication.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be faxed to the Office of Information and 
Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Attention: DHS-TSA 
Desk Officer, at (202) 395-5806.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Katrina Wawer, Information Collection 
Specialist, Office of Transportation Security Policy, TSA-9, 
Transportation Security Administration, 601 South 12th Street, 
Arlington, VA 22202-4220.

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. 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;

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    (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

    Title: Corporate Security Review (CSR).
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    OMB Control Number: 1652-0036.
    Forms(s): Corporate Security Review Form.
    Affected Public: Surface transportation system owners and 
operators.
    Abstract: The Aviation and Transportation Security Act (ATSA) (Pub. 
L. 107-71, 115 Stat. 597, Nov. 19, 2001) requires TSA to oversee the 
security of the nation's surface transportation system. Specifically, 
ATSA grants TSA authority to execute its responsibilities for:
     Enhancing security in all modes of transportation (49 
U.S.C. 114(d));
     Assessing intelligence and other information in order to 
identify individuals who pose a threat to transportation security and 
to coordinate countermeasures with other Federal agencies to address 
such threats (49 U.S.C. 114(f)(1)-(5), (h)(1)-(4)); and
     Identifying and coordinating countermeasures to address 
threats to the transportation system (49 U.S.C. 114(f)(4)), including 
the authority to receive, assess, and distribute intelligence 
information related to transportation security; (49 U.S.C. 114(f)(1)-
(4)).
    To support these requirements, TSA assesses the current security 
practices in the surface transportation sector by way of site visits 
and interviews through its Corporate Security Review (CSR) program, one 
piece of a much larger domain awareness, prevention, and protection 
program in support of TSA's and Department of Homeland Security's 
missions. TSA is requesting continued approval for this collection to 
allow TSA to continue to ascertain minimum-security standards and 
identify coverage gaps, activities that are critical to its mission of 
ensuring transportation security. TSA assures respondents that the 
portion of their responses TSA deems Sensitive Security Information 
will be handled as such, as described in 49 CFR parts 15 and 1520.
    Number of Respondents: 500.
    Estimated Annual Burden Hours: An estimated 1,200 hours annually.

    Issued in Arlington, Virginia, on January 25, 2006.
Lisa S. Dean,
Privacy Officer.
[FR Doc. E6-1526 Filed 2-3-06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-62-P

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