Intent To Request Renewal From OMB of One Current Public Collection of Information: Pipeline Corporate Security Review Program, 26243-26244 [2016-10211]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 84 / Monday, May 2, 2016 / Notices Dated: April 26, 2016. David Clary, Program Analyst, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY [FR Doc. 2016–10131 Filed 4–29–16; 8:45 am] Intent To Request Renewal From OMB of One Current Public Collection of Information: Pipeline Corporate Security Review Program BILLING CODE 4140–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Transportation Security Administration, DHS. ACTION: 60-day notice. AGENCY: National Institutes of Health National Institute of General Medical Sciences; Notice of Closed Meeting srobinson on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Name of Committee: NIGMS Initial Review Group; Training and Workforce Development Subcommittee—C. Date: June 27, 2016. Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. Place: The Ritz Carlton Tysons Corner, 1700 Tysons Blvd., Tysons Corner, VA 22102. Contact Person: Mona R. Trempe, Ph.D., Scientific Review Officer, Office of Scientific Review, National Institute of General Medical Sciences, National Institutes of Health, 45 Center Drive, Room 3AN12, Bethesda, MD 20892, 301–594–3998, trempemo@ mail.nih.gov. (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 93.375, Minority Biomedical Research Support; 93.821, Cell Biology and Biophysics Research; 93.859, Pharmacology, Physiology, and Biological Chemistry Research; 93.862, Genetics and Developmental Biology Research; 93.88, Minority Access to Research Careers; 93.96, Special Minority Initiatives; 93.859, Biomedical Research and Research Training, National Institutes of Health, HHS) Dated: April 26, 2016. Melanie J. Gray, Program Analyst, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. BILLING CODE 4140–01–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:30 Apr 29, 2016 Jkt 238001 The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) invites public comment on one currently-approved Information Collection Request (ICR), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number 1652–0056, 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 information collection and its expected burden. The collection allows TSA to assess the current security practices in the pipeline industry through TSA’s Pipeline Corporate Security Review (PCSR) program. The PCSR program is part of the larger domain awareness, prevention, and protection program supporting TSA’s and the Department of Homeland Security’s missions. DATES: Send your comments by July 1, 2016. ADDRESSES: Comments may be emailed to TSAPRA@tsa.dhs.gov 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: SUMMARY: Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. App.), notice is hereby given of the following meeting. The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The grant applications and the discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial property such as patentable material, and personal information concerning individuals associated with the grant applications, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. [FR Doc. 2016–10125 Filed 4–29–16; 8:45 am] Transportation Security Administration 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 https://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; PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 26243 (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 1652–0056; Pipeline Corporate Security Review (PCSR) Program. Under the Aviation and Transportation Security Act (ATSA) 1 and delegated authority from the Secretary of Homeland Security, TSA has broad responsibility and authority for ‘‘security in all modes of transportation . . . including security responsibilities . . . over modes of transportation that are exercised by the Department of Transportation.’’ 2 TSA is specifically empowered to develop policies, strategies, and plans for dealing with threats to transportation,3 oversee the implementation and adequacy of security measures at transportation facilities,4 and carry out other appropriate duties relating to transportation security.5 TSA has developed the PCSR program to assess the current security practices in the pipeline industry. The purpose of the PCSR program is to develop first-hand knowledge of a pipeline owner/operator’s corporate security policies and procedures, establish and maintain working relationships with key pipeline security personnel, and identify and share smart security practices observed at individual facilities to help enhance and improve the security of the pipeline industry. To this end, the PCSR Program provides TSA with a method to discuss securityrelated matters with pipeline owners/ operators. Focusing on the security of pipelines and the crude oil and petroleum 1 Public Law 107–71 (115 Stat. 597, Nov. 19, 2001), codified at 49 U.S.C. 114. 2 See 49 U.S.C. 114(d). The TSA Administrator’s current authorities under ATSA have been delegated to him by the Secretary of Homeland Security. Section 403(2) of the Homeland Security Act (HSA) of 2002, Public Law 107–296 (116 Stat. 2135, Nov. 25, 2002), transferred all functions of TSA, including those of the Secretary of Transportation and the Under Secretary of Transportation of Security related to TSA, to the Secretary of Homeland Security. Pursuant to DHS Delegation Number 7060.2, the Secretary delegated to the Administrator of TSA, subject to the Secretary’s guidance and control, the authority vested in the Secretary with respect to TSA, including that in section 403(2) of the HSA. 3 49 U.S.C. 114(f)(3). 4 49 U.S.C. 114(f)(11). 5 49 U.S.C. 114(f)(15). E:\FR\FM\02MYN1.SGM 02MYN1 srobinson on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 26244 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 84 / Monday, May 2, 2016 / Notices products, such as gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, home heating oil, and natural gas, moving through the system infrastructure, the PCSR program subject matter experts: • Meet with senior corporate officers and security managers. • Develop knowledge of security planning at critical pipeline infrastructure sites. • Establish and maintain a working relationship with key security staff who operate critical pipeline infrastructure. • Identify industry smart practices and lessons learned. • Maintain a dynamic modal network through effective communications with the pipeline industry and government stakeholders. In carrying out PCSRs, subject matter experts from TSA, using a risk-based approach, visit select pipeline owners/ operators throughout the nation. These are voluntary face-to-face visits, usually at the headquarters facility of the pipeline owner/operator. Typically, TSA sends one to three employees to conduct a three- to four-hour interview with representatives from the owner/ operator. The TSA representatives analyze the owner/operator’s security plan and determine if the mitigation measures included in the plan are being properly implemented. TSA then may visit one or two of the owner/operator’s assets to further assess the implementation of the owner/operator’s security plan. TSA has developed a question set to aid in the conducting of PCSRs. The PCSR Question Set drives the TSAowner/operator discussion and is the central data source for all security information collected. The PCSR Question Set was developed based on government and industry guidance to obtain information from a pipeline owner/operator about its security plan and processes. The questions are designed to examine the company’s current state of security, as well as to address measures that are applied if there is a change in the National Terrorism Advisory System. In application, topics such as security program management, vulnerability assessments, components of the security plan, security training, and emergency communications enable the PCSR Teams to assess the owner/operator’s security plan by evaluating a broad range of security issues such as physical security, cyber security, communication, and training. The PCSR Question Set also includes sections for facility site visits and owner/operator contact information. The questions and subsequent answers help provide TSA with a snapshot of a company’s security VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:30 Apr 29, 2016 Jkt 238001 posture and are instrumental in developing smart practices and security measures. This PCSR information collection provides TSA with real-time information on current security practices within the pipeline mode of the surface transportation sector. This information allows TSA to adapt programs to the changing security threat, while incorporating an understanding of the improvements owners/operators make in their security measures. Without this information, the ability of TSA to perform its security mission would be severely hindered. Additionally, the relationships these face-to-face contacts foster are critical to the Federal government’s ability to reach out to the pipeline stakeholders affected by the PCSRs. TSA assures respondents that the portion of their responses that is deemed Sensitive Security Information (SSI) will be protected in accordance with procedures meeting the transmission, handling, and storage requirements of SSI set forth in 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) parts 15 and 1520. The annual hour burden for this information collection is estimated to be 120 hours based upon 15 PCSR visits per year, each lasting a total of eight hours. Dated: April 26, 2016. Christina A. Walsh, TSA Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, Office of Information Technology. [FR Doc. 2016–10211 Filed 4–29–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–05–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS–R2–ES–2016–N053; FXES11130200000–167–FF02ENEH00] Endangered and Threatened Species Permit Applications Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of receipt of applications; request for public comment. AGENCY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, invite the public to comment on the following applications to conduct certain activities with endangered or threatened species. The Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act), prohibits activities with endangered and threatened species unless a Federal permit allows such activities. Both the Act and the National Environmental Policy Act require that we invite public comment before issuing these permits. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 To ensure consideration, written comments must be received on or before June 1, 2016. ADDRESSES: Susan Jacobsen, Chief, Division of Classification and Restoration, by U.S. mail at Division of Classification and Recovery, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, P.O. Box 1306, Albuquerque, NM 87103; or by telephone at 505–248–6920. Please refer to the respective permit number for each application when submitting comments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan Jacobsen, Chief, Division of Classification and Restoration, by U.S. mail at P.O. Box 1306, Albuquerque, NM 87103; or by telephone at 505–248– 6920. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) prohibits activities with endangered and threatened species unless a Federal permit allows such activities. Along with our implementing regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) at 50 CFR part 17, the Act provides for permits, and requires that we invite public comment before issuing these permits. A permit granted by us under section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Act authorizes applicants to conduct activities with U.S. endangered or threatened species for scientific purposes, enhancement of survival or propagation, or interstate commerce. Our regulations regarding implementation of section 10(a)(1)(A) permits are found at 50 CFR 17.22 for endangered wildlife species, 50 CFR 17.32 for threatened wildlife species, 50 CFR 17.62 for endangered plant species, and 50 CFR 17.72 for threatened plant species. DATES: Applications Available for Review and Comment We invite local, State, Tribal, and Federal agencies and the public to comment on the following applications. Please refer to the appropriate permit number (e.g., Permit No. TE–123456) when requesting application documents and when submitting comments. Documents and other information the applicants have submitted with these applications are available for review, subject to the requirements of the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a) and Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552). Permit TE–066229 Applicant: Whitenton Group, Inc. Environmental Consultants, San Marcos, Texas. Applicant requests an amendment to a current permit for research and recovery purposes to conduct presence/ E:\FR\FM\02MYN1.SGM 02MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 84 (Monday, May 2, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 26243-26244]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-10211]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Transportation Security Administration


Intent To Request Renewal From OMB of One Current Public 
Collection of Information: Pipeline Corporate Security Review 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 1652-0056, 
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 information collection and its expected burden. The collection 
allows TSA to assess the current security practices in the pipeline 
industry through TSA's Pipeline Corporate Security Review (PCSR) 
program. The PCSR program is part of the larger domain awareness, 
prevention, and protection program supporting TSA's and the Department 
of Homeland Security's missions.

DATES: Send your comments by July 1, 2016.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be emailed to TSAPRA@tsa.dhs.gov 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 is available 
at https://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 1652-0056; Pipeline Corporate Security Review 
(PCSR) Program. Under the Aviation and Transportation Security Act 
(ATSA) \1\ and delegated authority from the Secretary of Homeland 
Security, TSA has broad responsibility and authority for ``security in 
all modes of transportation . . . including security responsibilities . 
. . over modes of transportation that are exercised by the Department 
of Transportation.'' \2\ TSA is specifically empowered to develop 
policies, strategies, and plans for dealing with threats to 
transportation,\3\ oversee the implementation and adequacy of security 
measures at transportation facilities,\4\ and carry out other 
appropriate duties relating to transportation security.\5\ TSA has 
developed the PCSR program to assess the current security practices in 
the pipeline industry.
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    \1\ Public Law 107-71 (115 Stat. 597, Nov. 19, 2001), codified 
at 49 U.S.C. 114.
    \2\ See 49 U.S.C. 114(d). The TSA Administrator's current 
authorities under ATSA have been delegated to him by the Secretary 
of Homeland Security. Section 403(2) of the Homeland Security Act 
(HSA) of 2002, Public Law 107-296 (116 Stat. 2135, Nov. 25, 2002), 
transferred all functions of TSA, including those of the Secretary 
of Transportation and the Under Secretary of Transportation of 
Security related to TSA, to the Secretary of Homeland Security. 
Pursuant to DHS Delegation Number 7060.2, the Secretary delegated to 
the Administrator of TSA, subject to the Secretary's guidance and 
control, the authority vested in the Secretary with respect to TSA, 
including that in section 403(2) of the HSA.
    \3\ 49 U.S.C. 114(f)(3).
    \4\ 49 U.S.C. 114(f)(11).
    \5\ 49 U.S.C. 114(f)(15).
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    The purpose of the PCSR program is to develop first-hand knowledge 
of a pipeline owner/operator's corporate security policies and 
procedures, establish and maintain working relationships with key 
pipeline security personnel, and identify and share smart security 
practices observed at individual facilities to help enhance and improve 
the security of the pipeline industry. To this end, the PCSR Program 
provides TSA with a method to discuss security-related matters with 
pipeline owners/operators.
    Focusing on the security of pipelines and the crude oil and 
petroleum

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products, such as gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, home heating oil, and 
natural gas, moving through the system infrastructure, the PCSR program 
subject matter experts:
     Meet with senior corporate officers and security managers.
     Develop knowledge of security planning at critical 
pipeline infrastructure sites.
     Establish and maintain a working relationship with key 
security staff who operate critical pipeline infrastructure.
     Identify industry smart practices and lessons learned.
     Maintain a dynamic modal network through effective 
communications with the pipeline industry and government stakeholders.
    In carrying out PCSRs, subject matter experts from TSA, using a 
risk-based approach, visit select pipeline owners/operators throughout 
the nation. These are voluntary face-to-face visits, usually at the 
headquarters facility of the pipeline owner/operator. Typically, TSA 
sends one to three employees to conduct a three- to four-hour interview 
with representatives from the owner/operator. The TSA representatives 
analyze the owner/operator's security plan and determine if the 
mitigation measures included in the plan are being properly 
implemented. TSA then may visit one or two of the owner/operator's 
assets to further assess the implementation of the owner/operator's 
security plan.
    TSA has developed a question set to aid in the conducting of PCSRs. 
The PCSR Question Set drives the TSA-owner/operator discussion and is 
the central data source for all security information collected. The 
PCSR Question Set was developed based on government and industry 
guidance to obtain information from a pipeline owner/operator about its 
security plan and processes. The questions are designed to examine the 
company's current state of security, as well as to address measures 
that are applied if there is a change in the National Terrorism 
Advisory System.
    In application, topics such as security program management, 
vulnerability assessments, components of the security plan, security 
training, and emergency communications enable the PCSR Teams to assess 
the owner/operator's security plan by evaluating a broad range of 
security issues such as physical security, cyber security, 
communication, and training. The PCSR Question Set also includes 
sections for facility site visits and owner/operator contact 
information. The questions and subsequent answers help provide TSA with 
a snapshot of a company's security posture and are instrumental in 
developing smart practices and security measures.
    This PCSR information collection provides TSA with real-time 
information on current security practices within the pipeline mode of 
the surface transportation sector. This information allows TSA to adapt 
programs to the changing security threat, while incorporating an 
understanding of the improvements owners/operators make in their 
security measures. Without this information, the ability of TSA to 
perform its security mission would be severely hindered.
    Additionally, the relationships these face-to-face contacts foster 
are critical to the Federal government's ability to reach out to the 
pipeline stakeholders affected by the PCSRs. TSA assures respondents 
that the portion of their responses that is deemed Sensitive Security 
Information (SSI) will be protected in accordance with procedures 
meeting the transmission, handling, and storage requirements of SSI set 
forth in 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) parts 15 and 1520.
    The annual hour burden for this information collection is estimated 
to be 120 hours based upon 15 PCSR visits per year, each lasting a 
total of eight hours.

    Dated: April 26, 2016.
Christina A. Walsh,
TSA Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, Office of Information Technology.
[FR Doc. 2016-10211 Filed 4-29-16; 8:45 am]
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