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however, only the canine questionnaire
includes specific questions about
leashes, water bowls, and kennels, as
equipment needed to maintain
readiness. This tailoring allows for a
large question pool, while ensuring
specificity depending on the discipline
being assessed.
The information from each individual
unit is collected into the database. Upon
completion of inputting the unit
information, the program, using the
appropriate algorithms, creates a
capabilities analysis report for the unit
commander. The report identifies
current capabilities, existing gaps, and
makes recommendations for closing
those gaps. Additionally, the NCCAD
allows the unit commander to identify
the most efficient and effective
purchases of resources to close those
gaps. At the State, regional, and
National-levels, the data is aggregated
within the selected discipline and
provides a snapshot of the counter-IED
capabilities across the discipline. OBP
also intends to identify the lowest,
highest, median, and average capability
levels across units, States, regions,
disciplines, and the Nation. This data
will be used to provide snapshots of the
C–IED capabilities and gaps to inform
decision-makers on policy decisions,
resource allocation for capability
enhancement, and crisis management.
Data collected will be used in readiness
planning, as well as steady-state and
crisis decision support during threats or
incidents. NCCAD data will assist
operational decision-makers and
resource providers in developing
investment justifications that support
State homeland security strategies and
national priorities.
The National Incident Management
System (NIMS) Resource Typing
assessment is a subset of the NCCAD
assessment questions which identify the
number and type of bomb response
teams that a unit has based on its
composition. There are seven tasks with
a total of 32 questions. Resource Typing
Definitions are used to categorize, by
capability, the resources requested,
deployed, and used in incidents.
Measurable standards identifying
resource capabilities and performance
levels serve as the basis for this
categorization. National NIMS resource
types support a common language for
the mobilization of resources
(equipment, teams, units, and
personnel) prior to, during, and after
major incidents. Resource users at all
levels use these definitions as a
consistent basis when identifying and
inventorying their resources for
capability estimation, planning and for
mobilization during mutual aid efforts.
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National NIMS resource types represent
the minimum criteria for the associated
component and capability.
All responses are collected via
electronic means via the virtual
assessment program. While the actual
data collection is done through the
NCCAD database through IP Gateway,
OBP personnel facilitate the collection
of the data by assisting users via a faceto-face discussion or webinar. This is
particularly useful for first time users to
understand the nuances of the NCCAD
system and how they can use their
assessment to help justify resource
requests and help with steady-state and
threat-initiated decision-making. It is
NCCAD policy to not accept the
questionnaires in paper format. If there
is a power outage at the event site or if
the website is down due to technical
reasons, facilitators have copies of the
paper format for stakeholders to
continue filling out. Facilitators do not
collect these hard copies. Stakeholders
keep them to update the electronic
assessment when they next access it.
OBP is cutting down this possibility
even more by beginning the utilization
of tablets and hotspots for those
individuals who do not have laptops or
internet access.
This is a new information collection.
OMB is particularly interested in
comments that:
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.
Title of Collection: National CounterImprovised Explosive Device
Capabilities Analysis Database.
OMB Control Number: 1670–NEW.
Frequency: Annually.
Affected Public: State, Local, Tribal,
and Territorial Governments.
Number of Annualized Respondents:
2,717.
Estimated Time per Respondent: 2
hours.
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Total Annualized Burden Hours:
3,735 hours.
Total Annualized Respondent
Opportunity Cost: $161,839.
Total Respondent Out-of-Pocket Cost:
$0.
Total Annualized Government Cost:
$1,055,581.
Michael Dalmado,
Chief Information Security Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Transportation Security Administration
Opening of Registration for Certified
Cargo Screening Facilities-Canine
Transportation Security
Administration, DHS.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
The Transportation Security
Administration (TSA) is announcing the
opportunity for explosives detection
canine teams and canine team providers
to become a registered Certified Cargo
Screening Facility-Canine (CCSF–K9)
under TSA’s Certified Cargo Screening
Program (CCSP). This notice provides
information necessary for qualified,
interested persons to initiate the
registration process.
DATES: Applicable November 27, 2018.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons can
contact 3PK9aircargosecurity@
tsa.dhs.gov to obtain a copy of the
information discussed in this notice.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Michael P. Daniel, Section Chief, Cargo
Risk Reduction, Compliance Division,
Security Operations, TSA. Mr. Daniel
can be reached at (571) 227–2228, or by
email to 3PK9aircargosecurity@
tsa.dhs.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
I. Background
A. Statutory Authority
The Implementing Recommendations
of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007
(Pub. L. 110–53, 121 Stat. 266, Aug. 3,
2007) (9/11 Act) mandated the
Department of Homeland Security
(DHS) to require 100 percent screening
of air cargo transported on passenger
aircraft at a level commensurate with
requirements for screening of checked
baggage.1 In defining ‘‘screening,’’ the
statute specifically includes the use of
‘‘explosives detection canine teams
1 See 9/11 Act sec. 1602, codified at 49 U.S.C.
4490l(g).
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certified by [TSA].’’ 2 Section 1941 of
the TSA Modernization Act of 2018
directs TSA to develop and issue
standards for the use of third-party
canine teams for the primary screening
of air cargo.3
B. Third-Party Canine-Cargo Program
TSA’s Third-Party Canine-Cargo
(3PK9–C) program, which fulfills the
requirements in sec. 1941 of the TSA
Modernization Act, provides an
effective and efficient method for
screening cargo consistent with TSA’s
authority under 49 U.S.C. 44901. There
are three primary non-governmental
participants in TSA’s 3PK9–C Program:
(1) 3PK9–C Certifiers, authorized
through an Order issued by TSA to
certify canine teams as meeting TSA’s
certification standards; 4 (2) regulated
entities with an approved amendment to
their security program required by 49
CFR parts 1544, 1546, or 1549
permitting use of certified canine teams
to screen air cargo; and (3) canine team
providers (could also include an
independent canine team) authorized to
screen cargo consistent with security
program requirements issued under the
CCSP, discussed in more detail below.
Participation in any part of the 3PK9–
C program is voluntary, but any
certifier, regulated entity, or provider
that chooses to participate in the
program must comply with all
requirements in the applicable
documents.
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C. Certified Cargo Screening FacilityCanine (CCSF–K9)
TSA issued the CCSP regulation in
2009 to provide an approved method for
regulated entities to screen 100 percent
of all cargo to be transported on
passenger aircraft. The program
established a new regulatory framework
that allowed a third-party to screen
cargo to TSA standards, relieving the air
carrier of the space, time, and cost
pressures associated with screening
cargo using technical means on airport
grounds.5 The CCSF–K9 is a natural
evolution of the CCSP program, as it
provides another approved method for
third parties to screen cargo to TSA
2 Id. at sec. 4490l(g)(5). See also 49 CFR
1544.205(g)(2).
3 See Division K of the FAA Reauthorization Act
of 2018, Public Law 115–254 (132 Stat. 3186, Oct.
5, 2018) (TSA Modernization Act).
4 See Notice, Opening of Application Period for
Third-Party Canine-Cargo Certifiers, 83 FR 23287
(May 18, 2018); Notice, Announcement of
Approved Third-Party Canine-Cargo Certifiers, and
Start of Certification Events, 83 FR 55558 (Nov. 6,
2018).
5 See Air Cargo Screening, interim final rule (IFR),
74 FR 47704 (Sept. 16, 2009), codified at 49 CFR
part 1549.
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standards at minimal cost, and at the
most efficient time and place. Any cargo
screening program that is compliant
with the CCSP regulation meets all TSA
screening standards required to
transport cargo aboard passenger aircraft
or any other aircraft, including all-cargo
aircraft.
II. How To Become a Registered CCSF–
K9
To operate as a CCSF–K9, a canine
provider must register with the CCSP
and be approved as a holder of the
Certified Cargo Security ProgramCanine, issued under 49 CFR part 1549.
For the purposes of this notice, the term
‘‘CCSF–K9’’ refers to the registeredholder of this security program. The
security program includes both the
requirements to become a CCSF–K9 and
the operational requirements for
screening air cargo. Under the
framework for the 3PK9–C Program, a
CCSF–K9 must seek certification of its
canine teams by a 3PK9–C Certifier. Any
contracts under which the CCSF–K9
will provide Certified 3PK9–C Teams,
must be identified in the CCSF–K9’s
Operational Implementation Plan (OIP),
including locations where screening
will be conducted. The OIP must be
submitted as part of the canine
provider’s application and updated
throughout the CCSF–K9s participation
in the 3PK9–C program. The regulated
entity must also have a TSA-approved
or accepted amendment to its required
security program that allows use of a
CCSF–K9 to screen air cargo, defines the
process for transferring cargo to and
from the CCSF–K9, establishes
requirements for the regulated entity to
conduct alarm resolution using a
screening method approved by TSA,
and requires recordkeeping of certain
program documents.
This notice is being published to
ensure all interested persons are aware
of the opportunity to become CCSF–
K9s. To initiate the registration process,
canine team providers must submit an
initial email indicating their interest to
be a CCSF–K9 to the email address
identified above under ADDRESSES. TSA
will respond with additional
information regarding the application
requirements, including the required
procedures to obtain access to Sensitive
Security Information (SSI) pursuant to
49 CFR part 1520. Once access to SSI is
permitted, the provider will receive a
copy of the standard security program
for CCSF–K9s, which includes the
requirements for participation in the
3PK9–C Program. As stated in 49 CFR
part 1549, all canine team providers
must provide the information required
by TSA and undergo an onsite corporate
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assessment performed by TSA.6 TSA
will use this information to evaluate the
provider’s qualifications and readiness
to participate in the 3PK9–C Program.
All interested canine team providers
must submit the following information
before receiving any additional
documentation from TSA regarding and
CCSF–K9 and application:
• Corporate profile information to
TSA, including information on the
company’s corporate affiliation,
corporate physical location, canine field
locations, and information on canine
team certifications.
• SSI acknowledgement, training, and
non-disclosure agreement.
• Letter of intent and affidavit signed
by relevant principal(s).
• Legal documentation describing the
corporation, ID verification, and work
authorization for specific individuals.
Once approved by TSA, the CCSF–K9
must comply with statutory and
regulatory requirements for the
screening of air cargo intended for
transport on aircraft operated pursuant
to a TSA-approved or accepted security
program under 49 CFR parts 1544 or
1546, or a facilities-based CCSF
operating pursuant to a TSA-approved
security program under 49 CFR part
1549. The CCSF–K9 must also ensure
that all employees and authorized
representatives who have duties and
responsibilities for any requirement in
the security program successfully
complete TSA’s requirements for a
Security Threat Assessments (STA),
which may include a fingerprint-based
criminal history records check, and are
trained to ensure the effective
performance of those responsibilities,
and are knowledgeable of their security
responsibilities.
Unless otherwise approved by TSA,
the provider must apply for a security
program and certification to operate as
a CCSF–K9 no less than 90 days before
commencing operations.7 Completed
applications should be submitted to
TSA at the addressed identified above
under ADDRESSES. The CCSF–K9 may
commence operations under the
security program after its receives
written approval from TSA that all
TSA’s requirements are met, including
but not limited to an assessment by
TSA, successful completion of required
training, approval of the OIP, and
satisfactory adjudication of an STA as
required by the security program. Initial
approval of a CCSF–K9’s registration is
effective for 18 months from the date of
issuance.
6 See
7 Id.
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Dated: November 21, 2018.
Darby LaJoye,
Executive Assistant Administrator, Security
Operations.
[FR Doc. 2018–25894 Filed 11–26–18; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services
[OMB Control Number 1615–0030]
Agency Information Collection
Activities; Extension, Without Change,
of a Currently Approved Collection:
Application for Waiver of the Foreign
Residence Requirement of Section
212(e) of the Immigration and
Nationality Act
U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services, Department of
Homeland Security.
ACTION: 60-Day notice.
AGENCY:
The Department of Homeland
Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration (USCIS) invites the general
public and other Federal agencies to
comment upon this proposed extension
of a currently approved collection of
information. In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of
1995, the information collection notice
is published in the Federal Register to
obtain comments regarding the nature of
the information collection, the
categories of respondents, the estimated
burden (i.e. the time, effort, and
resources used by the respondents to
respond), the estimated cost to the
respondent, and the actual information
collection instruments.
DATES: Comments are encouraged and
will be accepted for 60 days until
January 28, 2019.
ADDRESSES: All submissions received
must include the OMB Control Number
1615–0030 in the body of the letter, the
agency name and Docket ID USCIS–
2008–0012. To avoid duplicate
submissions, please use only one of the
following methods to submit comments:
(1) Online. Submit comments via the
Federal eRulemaking Portal website at
https://www.regulations.gov under eDocket ID number USCIS–2008–0012;
(2) Mail. Submit written comments to
DHS, USCIS, Office of Policy and
Strategy, Chief, Regulatory Coordination
Division, 20 Massachusetts Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20529–2140.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
USCIS, Office of Policy and Strategy,
Regulatory Coordination Division,
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Samantha Deshommes, Chief, 20
Massachusetts Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20529–2140, telephone
number 202–272–8377 (This is not a
toll-free number. Comments are not
accepted via telephone message). Please
note contact information provided here
is solely for questions regarding this
notice. It is not for individual case
status inquiries. Applicants seeking
information about the status of their
individual cases can check Case Status
Online, available at the USCIS website
at https://www.uscis.gov, or call the
USCIS National Customer Service
Center at 800–375–5283 (TTY 800–767–
1833).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments
You may access the information
collection instrument with instructions,
or additional information by visiting the
Federal eRulemaking Portal site at:
https://www.regulations.gov and enter
USCIS–2008–0012 in the search box.
Regardless of the method used for
submitting comments or material, all
submissions will be posted, without
change, to the Federal eRulemaking
Portal at https://www.regulations.gov and
will include any personal information
you provide. Therefore, submitting this
information makes it public. You may
wish to consider limiting the amount of
personal information that you provide
in any voluntary submission you make
to DHS. DHS may withhold information
provided in comments from public
viewing that it determines may impact
the privacy of an individual or is
offensive. For additional information,
please read the Privacy Act notice that
is available via the link in the footer of
https://www.regulations.gov.
Written comments and suggestions
from the public and affected agencies
should address one or more of the
following four points:
(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
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other forms of information technology,
e.g., permitting electronic submission of
responses.
Overview of This Information
Collection
(1) Type of Information Collection:
Extension, Without Change, of a
Currently Approved Collection.
(2) Title of the Form/Collection:
Application for Waiver of the Foreign
Residence Requirement of Section
212(e) of the Immigration and
Nationality Act.
(3) Agency form number, if any, and
the applicable component of the DHS
sponsoring the collection: I–612; USCIS.
(4) Affected public who will be asked
or required to respond, as well as a brief
abstract: Primary: Individuals or
households. This information collection
is necessary and may be submitted only
by an alien who believes that
compliance with foreign residence
requirements would impose exceptional
hardship on his or her spouse or child
who is a citizen of the United States, or
a lawful permanent resident; or that
returning to the country of his or her
nationality or last permanent residence
would subject him or her to persecution
on account of race, religion, or political
opinion. Certain aliens admitted to the
United States as exchange visitors are
subject to the foreign residence
requirements of section 212(e) of the
Immigration and Nationality Act (the
Act). Section 212(e) of the Act also
provides for a waiver of the foreign
residence requirements in certain
instances.
(5) An estimate of the total number of
respondents and the amount of time
estimated for an average respondent to
respond: The estimated total number of
respondents for the information
collection I–612 is 7,200 and the
estimated hour burden per response is
.333 hours.
(6) An estimate of the total public
burden (in hours) associated with the
collection: The total estimated annual
hour burden associated with this
collection is 2,398 hours.
(7) An estimate of the total public
burden (in cost) associated with the
collection: The estimated total annual
cost burden associated with this
collection of information is $882,000.
Dated: November 21, 2018.
Jerry L. Rigdon,
Deputy Chief, Regulatory Coordination
Division, Office of Policy and Strategy, U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services,
Department of Homeland Security.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Transportation Security Administration
Opening of Registration for Certified Cargo Screening Facilities-
Canine
AGENCY: Transportation Security Administration, DHS.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is announcing
the opportunity for explosives detection canine teams and canine team
providers to become a registered Certified Cargo Screening Facility-
Canine (CCSF-K9) under TSA's Certified Cargo Screening Program (CCSP).
This notice provides information necessary for qualified, interested
persons to initiate the registration process.
DATES: Applicable November 27, 2018.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons can contact
[email protected] to obtain a copy of the information
discussed in this notice.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael P. Daniel, Section Chief,
Cargo Risk Reduction, Compliance Division, Security Operations, TSA.
Mr. Daniel can be reached at (571) 227-2228, or by email to
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
A. Statutory Authority
The Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007
(Pub. L. 110-53, 121 Stat. 266, Aug. 3, 2007) (9/11 Act) mandated the
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to require 100 percent screening
of air cargo transported on passenger aircraft at a level commensurate
with requirements for screening of checked baggage.\1\ In defining
``screening,'' the statute specifically includes the use of
``explosives detection canine teams
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certified by [TSA].'' \2\ Section 1941 of the TSA Modernization Act of
2018 directs TSA to develop and issue standards for the use of third-
party canine teams for the primary screening of air cargo.\3\
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\1\ See 9/11 Act sec. 1602, codified at 49 U.S.C. 4490l(g).
\2\ Id. at sec. 4490l(g)(5). See also 49 CFR 1544.205(g)(2).
\3\ See Division K of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018,
Public Law 115-254 (132 Stat. 3186, Oct. 5, 2018) (TSA Modernization
Act).
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B. Third-Party Canine-Cargo Program
TSA's Third-Party Canine-Cargo (3PK9-C) program, which fulfills the
requirements in sec. 1941 of the TSA Modernization Act, provides an
effective and efficient method for screening cargo consistent with
TSA's authority under 49 U.S.C. 44901. There are three primary non-
governmental participants in TSA's 3PK9-C Program: (1) 3PK9-C
Certifiers, authorized through an Order issued by TSA to certify canine
teams as meeting TSA's certification standards; \4\ (2) regulated
entities with an approved amendment to their security program required
by 49 CFR parts 1544, 1546, or 1549 permitting use of certified canine
teams to screen air cargo; and (3) canine team providers (could also
include an independent canine team) authorized to screen cargo
consistent with security program requirements issued under the CCSP,
discussed in more detail below. Participation in any part of the 3PK9-C
program is voluntary, but any certifier, regulated entity, or provider
that chooses to participate in the program must comply with all
requirements in the applicable documents.
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\4\ See Notice, Opening of Application Period for Third-Party
Canine-Cargo Certifiers, 83 FR 23287 (May 18, 2018); Notice,
Announcement of Approved Third-Party Canine-Cargo Certifiers, and
Start of Certification Events, 83 FR 55558 (Nov. 6, 2018).
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C. Certified Cargo Screening Facility-Canine (CCSF-K9)
TSA issued the CCSP regulation in 2009 to provide an approved
method for regulated entities to screen 100 percent of all cargo to be
transported on passenger aircraft. The program established a new
regulatory framework that allowed a third-party to screen cargo to TSA
standards, relieving the air carrier of the space, time, and cost
pressures associated with screening cargo using technical means on
airport grounds.\5\ The CCSF-K9 is a natural evolution of the CCSP
program, as it provides another approved method for third parties to
screen cargo to TSA standards at minimal cost, and at the most
efficient time and place. Any cargo screening program that is compliant
with the CCSP regulation meets all TSA screening standards required to
transport cargo aboard passenger aircraft or any other aircraft,
including all-cargo aircraft.
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\5\ See Air Cargo Screening, interim final rule (IFR), 74 FR
47704 (Sept. 16, 2009), codified at 49 CFR part 1549.
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II. How To Become a Registered CCSF-K9
To operate as a CCSF-K9, a canine provider must register with the
CCSP and be approved as a holder of the Certified Cargo Security
Program-Canine, issued under 49 CFR part 1549. For the purposes of this
notice, the term ``CCSF-K9'' refers to the registered-holder of this
security program. The security program includes both the requirements
to become a CCSF-K9 and the operational requirements for screening air
cargo. Under the framework for the 3PK9-C Program, a CCSF-K9 must seek
certification of its canine teams by a 3PK9-C Certifier. Any contracts
under which the CCSF-K9 will provide Certified 3PK9-C Teams, must be
identified in the CCSF-K9's Operational Implementation Plan (OIP),
including locations where screening will be conducted. The OIP must be
submitted as part of the canine provider's application and updated
throughout the CCSF-K9s participation in the 3PK9-C program. The
regulated entity must also have a TSA-approved or accepted amendment to
its required security program that allows use of a CCSF-K9 to screen
air cargo, defines the process for transferring cargo to and from the
CCSF-K9, establishes requirements for the regulated entity to conduct
alarm resolution using a screening method approved by TSA, and requires
recordkeeping of certain program documents.
This notice is being published to ensure all interested persons are
aware of the opportunity to become CCSF-K9s. To initiate the
registration process, canine team providers must submit an initial
email indicating their interest to be a CCSF-K9 to the email address
identified above under ADDRESSES. TSA will respond with additional
information regarding the application requirements, including the
required procedures to obtain access to Sensitive Security Information
(SSI) pursuant to 49 CFR part 1520. Once access to SSI is permitted,
the provider will receive a copy of the standard security program for
CCSF-K9s, which includes the requirements for participation in the
3PK9-C Program. As stated in 49 CFR part 1549, all canine team
providers must provide the information required by TSA and undergo an
onsite corporate assessment performed by TSA.\6\ TSA will use this
information to evaluate the provider's qualifications and readiness to
participate in the 3PK9-C Program.
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All interested canine team providers must submit the following
information before receiving any additional documentation from TSA
regarding and CCSF-K9 and application:
Corporate profile information to TSA, including
information on the company's corporate affiliation, corporate physical
location, canine field locations, and information on canine team
certifications.
SSI acknowledgement, training, and non-disclosure
agreement.
Letter of intent and affidavit signed by relevant
principal(s).
Legal documentation describing the corporation, ID
verification, and work authorization for specific individuals.
Once approved by TSA, the CCSF-K9 must comply with statutory and
regulatory requirements for the screening of air cargo intended for
transport on aircraft operated pursuant to a TSA-approved or accepted
security program under 49 CFR parts 1544 or 1546, or a facilities-based
CCSF operating pursuant to a TSA-approved security program under 49 CFR
part 1549. The CCSF-K9 must also ensure that all employees and
authorized representatives who have duties and responsibilities for any
requirement in the security program successfully complete TSA's
requirements for a Security Threat Assessments (STA), which may include
a fingerprint-based criminal history records check, and are trained to
ensure the effective performance of those responsibilities, and are
knowledgeable of their security responsibilities.
Unless otherwise approved by TSA, the provider must apply for a
security program and certification to operate as a CCSF-K9 no less than
90 days before commencing operations.\7\ Completed applications should
be submitted to TSA at the addressed identified above under ADDRESSES.
The CCSF-K9 may commence operations under the security program after
its receives written approval from TSA that all TSA's requirements are
met, including but not limited to an assessment by TSA, successful
completion of required training, approval of the OIP, and satisfactory
adjudication of an STA as required by the security program. Initial
approval of a CCSF-K9's registration is effective for 18 months from
the date of issuance.
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\7\ Id. 1549.7(a)(1).
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Dated: November 21, 2018.
Darby LaJoye,
Executive Assistant Administrator, Security Operations.
[FR Doc. 2018-25894 Filed 11-26-18; 8:45 am]
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