Intent To Request Extension From OMB of One Current Public Collection of Information: Aircraft Repair Station Security, 71905 [2021-27477]

Agencies

• DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
• Transportation Security Administration

[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 241 (Monday, December 20, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Page 71905]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-27477]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Transportation Security Administration

[Docket No. TSA-2004-17131]


Intent To Request Extension From OMB of One Current Public 
Collection of Information: Aircraft Repair Station Security

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 1652-0060 
that we will submit to OMB for an extension in compliance with the 
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). The ICR describes the nature of the 
information collection and its expected burden. The collection involves 
recordkeeping requirements and petitions for reconsideration by owners 
and/or operators of repair stations certificated by the Federal 
Aviation Administration (FAA).

DATES: Send your comments by February 18, 2022.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be emailed to [email protected] or delivered 
to the TSA PRA Officer, Information Technology (IT), TSA-11, 
Transportation Security Administration, 6595 Springfield Center Drive, 
Springfield, 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 https://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.

Information Collection Requirement

    OMB Control Number 1652-0060; Aircraft Repair Station Security. In 
accordance with 49 U.S.C. 44924 and 49 CFR part 1554, TSA performs 
security reviews and audits of aircraft repair stations located within 
and outside of the United States.
    Section 611 the Vision 100 Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act 
(the Act) requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to ensure 
the security of aircraft repair stations. Public Law 108-176 (Oct. 5, 
2018) as codified at 49 U.S.C. 44924. The Act further requires a 
security review and audit of aircraft repair stations located outside 
the United States, with a 145-certificate issued by the FAA. Id. TSA, 
on behalf of DHS, is the agency to conduct the relevant tasks 
associated with this legislation. As required by the Act, TSA published 
a final rule setting forth the new requirements in 2014. See 79 FR 2119 
(Jan. 13, 2014).
    Under TSA's regulations, aircraft repair stations certificated by 
the FAA under part 145 and located on or adjacent to an airport, as 
defined in 49 CFR 1554.101(a)(1) and (2), are required to implement 
security requirements. Unless located on a military installation, these 
aircraft repair stations are subject to inspection by TSA.
    The required security measures include designating a TSA point of 
contact and preventing the operation of unattended large aircraft that 
are capable of flight. An aircraft repair station owner or operator 
also is responsible for maintaining updated employment history records 
to demonstrate compliance with the regulatory requirements. These 
records must be made available to TSA upon request. If TSA discovers 
security deficiencies, an aircraft repair station may be subject to 
suspension or, in extreme cases, withdrawal of its 145-certificate by 
the FAA if such deficiencies are not corrected. An aircraft repair 
station owner or operator may petition for reconsideration (appeal) of 
a determination by TSA that FAA must suspend or revoke its certificate. 
TSA uses the collected information to determine compliance with the 
security measures required under 49 CFR part 1554.
    The respondents to this information collection are the owners and/
or operators of aircraft repair stations certificated by the FAA under 
14 CFR part 145, which is estimated to be over 4,000 aircraft repair 
stations located within the United States and more than 900 active 
repair stations located outside the United States.
    Respondent aircraft repair stations are required to submit and 
update security point of contact information, respond to requests to 
inspect documentation, and may petition for reconsideration. For these 
activities, TSA estimates that all respondent repair stations will 
incur a total of 412 hours annually to satisfy the collection 
requirements.

    Dated: December 15, 2021.
Christina A. Walsh,
TSA Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, Information Technology.
[FR Doc. 2021-27477 Filed 12-17-21; 8:45 am]
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