National Protection and Programs Directorate; Assessment Questionnaire-Risk Self Assessment Tool (R-SAT), 47010-47011 [E9-22054]

Download as PDF 47010 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 176 / Monday, September 14, 2009 / Notices Organization and Basic Instructions for Comments To facilitate information gathering, we invite written comments on the questions presented in section IV of this document. We intend to discuss and expand on these same questions during the small group discussions. If you wish to comment in writing on a particular question, please identify the question that you are addressing before providing your response to the question. For example, your comment could take the following format: ‘‘Question 1—[Quote the question].’’ ‘‘Response—[Insert your response].’’ You do not have to address each question. Additionally, for those questions pertaining to the prevalence of a particular need, problem or scientific question, please provide data and/or references so that we may understand the basis for your comment, figures, and any assumptions that you used. Additionally, the goal of this public workshop is to gain a greater understanding of treatment needs and needs for innovative solutions to those needs. Accordingly, we look forward to participation and comments from manufacturers, innovators, and organizations that either market or have in development technologies that could be used to treat pediatric patients. Dated: September 3, 2009. Catherine M. Cook, Associate Director for Regulations and Policy, Center for Devices and Radiological Health. [FR Doc. E9–22012 Filed 9–11–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160–01–S DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY National Protection and Programs Directorate; Methodology Technical Implementation Functional Survey cprice-sewell on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: National Protection and Programs Directorate, DHS. ACTION: 60–Day notice and request for comments; new information collection request, 1670–NEW. SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security, National Protection and Programs Directorate, has submitted the following Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until November 13, VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:23 Sep 11, 2009 Jkt 217001 2009. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.1. ADDRESSES: Written comments and questions about this Information Collection Request should be forwarded to Lisa Hormann, Infrastructure Information Collection Division, DHS/ NPPD/IP/IICD, Lisa.hormann@associates.dhs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Methodology Technical Implementation (MTI) Project Office supports the 18 critical infrastructure and key resource (CIKR) sectors by integrating risk and vulnerability assessment methodologies into automated tools. MTI efforts address the unique needs and requirements of each sector by working with sector partners to develop tailored solutions that enable the identification, analysis, and management of sectorspecific security risks. The MTI team collaborates with Sector-Specific Agencies (SSAs), Sector and Government Coordinating Councils (SCCs and GCCs), and divisions within the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Infrastructure Protection. The MTI team also works with sector specialists, risk analysts, private sector individuals, and Federal agency representatives. Efficient and effective use of the MTI tools helps all CIKR sectors nationwide reach their goal of making their sectors safer and provides a way to comply with recommendations in the National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP). To ensure that interested stakeholders achieve this mission, MTI requests opinions and information from users of the tool regarding tool functions and improvements. The MTI Project Office is administered out of the Infrastructure Information Collection Division (IICD) in the Office of Infrastructure Protection (IP). The survey data collected is for internal MTI, IICD and IP use only. The MTI Project Office will use the results of the Functional Survey to determine levels of customer satisfaction with the MTI tools and prioritize future improvements of key tool functions. The results will also allow the program to appropriate funds cost-effectively based on user need, and cost savings while improving the tool. The Office of Management and Budget is particularly interested in comments which: 1. Evaluate whether the proposed 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 agency’s estimate of the burden of the PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 proposed 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 submissions of responses. Analysis Agency: Department of Homeland Security, National Protection and Programs Directorate. Title: MTI Functional Survey. OMB Number: 1670–NEW. Frequency: Annual. Affected Public: Business or other for profit. Number of Respondents: 5,500. Estimated Time Per Respondent: 15 minutes (.25 hours). Total Burden Hours: 1375 annual burden hours. Total Burden Cost (operating/ maintaining): $20,520. Thomas Chase Garwood, III, Chief Information Officer, National Protection and Programs Directorate, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. E9–22053 Filed 9–11–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9910–9P–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY National Protection and Programs Directorate; Assessment Questionnaire—Risk Self Assessment Tool (R–SAT) AGENCY: National Protection and Programs Directorate, DHS. ACTION: 60-Day notice and request for comments; new information collection request, 1670–NEW. SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security, National Protection and Programs Directorate, has submitted the following information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until November 13, 2009. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.1. ADDRESSES: Comments and questions about this Information Collection E:\FR\FM\14SEN1.SGM 14SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 176 / Monday, September 14, 2009 / Notices Request should be forwarded to (Amanda Norman, Program Analyst, DHS/NPPD/IP/IICD) Amanda.norman@hq.dhs.gov. In order to identify and assess the vulnerabilities and risks pertaining to a specific public assembly venue, such as a stadium or arena, owner-operators and/or security managers often volunteer to conduct an R–SAT assessment. The requested questionnaire information is necessary in order to facilitate electronic execution of the Commercial Facilities Sector’s risk assessment to focus protection resources and activities on those assets, systems, networks, and functions with the highest risk profiles. Currently, there is no known data collection that includes multiple facilities within the Commercial Facilities Sector. After the user logs into the R–SAT system the user will be prompted with the R–SAT Assessment questionnaire and will answer various questions to input the data. Once the user begins the assessment, the only information required to be submitted to (and shared with) the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) before completing the assessment is venue identification information (e.g., Point-of-Contact information, address, latitude/longitude, venue type, capacity, etc.). A user can elect to share their entire completed assessment with DHS, which will protect the information as Protected Critical Infrastructure Information (PCII). The information from the assessment will be used to assess the risk of the evaluated entity (e.g., calculate a vulnerability score by threat, evaluate protective/mitigation measures relative to vulnerability, calculate a risk score, report threats presenting highest risks, etc.). The information will also be combined with data from other respondents to provide an overall sector perspective (e.g., report additional relevant protective/mitigation measures for consideration, etc.). The Office of Management and Budget is particularly interested in comments which: 1. Evaluate whether the proposed 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 agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; cprice-sewell on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:23 Sep 11, 2009 Jkt 217001 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 submissions of responses. Analysis Agency: Department of Homeland Security, National Protection and Programs Directorate. Title: Assessment Questionnaire— Risk Self Assessment Tool (R–SAT). DHS Form: Not Applicable. OMB Number: 1670—NEW. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit. Number of Respondents: 200. Estimated Time per Respondent: 40 hours. Total Burden Hours: 8,000 annual burden hours. Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0.00. Total Burden Cost (operating/ maintaining): $0.00. Thomas Chase Garwood, III, Chief Information Officer, National Protection and Programs Directorate, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. E9–22054 Filed 9–11–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–9P–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY National Protection and Programs Directorate; Assessment Questionnaire—Voluntary Chemical Assessment Tool (VCAT) AGENCY: National Protection and Programs Directorate, DHS. ACTION: 60-Day notice and request for comments; new information collection request, 1670–NEW. SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security, National Protection and Programs Directorate, has submitted the following information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until November 13, 2009. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.1. ADDRESSES: Comments and questions about this Information Collection PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 47011 Request should be forwarded to Amanda Norman, Program Analyst, DHS/NPPD/IP/IICD, Amanda.norman@hq.dhs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS), issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in April 2007, mandates that chemical facilities conduct a security vulnerability assessment (SVA) and then develop a site security plan (SSP) to implement security measures that adhere to standards specified by the Department. All facilities complete a top-screen process that determines whether or not completion of an SVA is required. Those facilities that do not meet the threshold do not conduct an SVA, however there is no means by which they can assess the risks and/or vulnerabilities of their facility. To fill this gap, the Methodology Technical Implementation (MTI) office, within the Infrastructure Information Collection Division (IICD), in the Office of Infrastructure Protection (IP), National Protection and Program Directorate (NPPD), supports the automation of sector-approved risk and vulnerability assessment methodologies that are compliant with the criteria outlined in the National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP). The method is to provide a Web-based, automated assessment tool to the Chemical Sector for voluntary use by chemical facilities that allow owners/ operators to identify their current vulnerability and risk levels through an all-hazards approach. The application, titled Voluntary Chemical Assessment Tool (VCAT), will enable owners/ operators to evaluate the theoretical vulnerability and risk associated with the effects of the selected threats, thus allowing the Chemical Sector to more thoroughly understand, prioritize and analyze its assets or systems. This application will facilitate cost benefit analysis, allowing owners/operators to select the best combination of physical security countermeasures and mitigation strategies to reduce overall risk. Collection of this information is directed and supported by Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 7, ‘‘Critical Infrastructure Identification, Prioritization, and Protection,’’ December 17, 2003. After Chemical sector specific agency (SSA) and private sector partners access the VCAT system (see supporting statement for VCAT User Accounts), the user will be prompted with the VCAT Assessment questionnaire and will answer various questions to input the data. This information will be used to supplement existing CIKR protection E:\FR\FM\14SEN1.SGM 14SEN1

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY


National Protection and Programs Directorate; Assessment 
Questionnaire--Risk Self Assessment Tool (R-SAT)

AGENCY: National Protection and Programs Directorate, DHS.

ACTION: 60-Day notice and request for comments; new information 
collection request, 1670-NEW.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security, National Protection and 
Programs Directorate, has submitted the following information 
collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act 
of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35).

DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until November 13, 
2009. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.1.

ADDRESSES: Comments and questions about this Information Collection

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Request should be forwarded to (Amanda Norman, Program Analyst, DHS/
NPPD/IP/IICD) Amanda.norman@hq.dhs.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In order to identify and assess the 
vulnerabilities and risks pertaining to a specific public assembly 
venue, such as a stadium or arena, owner-operators and/or security 
managers often volunteer to conduct an R-SAT assessment. The requested 
questionnaire information is necessary in order to facilitate 
electronic execution of the Commercial Facilities Sector's risk 
assessment to focus protection resources and activities on those 
assets, systems, networks, and functions with the highest risk 
profiles. Currently, there is no known data collection that includes 
multiple facilities within the Commercial Facilities Sector.
    After the user logs into the R-SAT system the user will be prompted 
with the R-SAT Assessment questionnaire and will answer various 
questions to input the data. Once the user begins the assessment, the 
only information required to be submitted to (and shared with) the U.S. 
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) before completing the assessment 
is venue identification information (e.g., Point-of-Contact 
information, address, latitude/longitude, venue type, capacity, etc.). 
A user can elect to share their entire completed assessment with DHS, 
which will protect the information as Protected Critical Infrastructure 
Information (PCII). The information from the assessment will be used to 
assess the risk of the evaluated entity (e.g., calculate a 
vulnerability score by threat, evaluate protective/mitigation measures 
relative to vulnerability, calculate a risk score, report threats 
presenting highest risks, etc.). The information will also be combined 
with data from other respondents to provide an overall sector 
perspective (e.g., report additional relevant protective/mitigation 
measures for consideration, etc.).
    The Office of Management and Budget is particularly interested in 
comments which:
    1. Evaluate whether the proposed 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 agency's estimate of the burden of 
the proposed 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 
submissions of responses.

Analysis

    Agency: Department of Homeland Security, National Protection and 
Programs Directorate.
    Title: Assessment Questionnaire--Risk Self Assessment Tool (R-SAT).
    DHS Form: Not Applicable.
    OMB Number: 1670--NEW.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 200.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: 40 hours.
    Total Burden Hours: 8,000 annual burden hours.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0.00.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintaining): $0.00.

Thomas Chase Garwood, III,
Chief Information Officer, National Protection and Programs 
Directorate, Department of Homeland Security.
[FR Doc. E9-22054 Filed 9-11-09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9110-9P-P
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