Extension of Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Security Training for Surface Transportation Employees, 23681-23682 [2023-08138]

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AGENCY: National Institutes of Health National Institute on Drug Abuse; Notice of Closed Meeting 18:08 Apr 17, 2023 Jkt 259001 This notice announces that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has forwarded the Information Collection Request (ICR), Office of Management and Budget SUMMARY: Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, notice is hereby given of the following meeting. VerDate Sep<11>2014 Transportation Security Administration Extension of Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Security Training for Surface Transportation Employees DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 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. PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 23681 (OMB) control number 1652–0066, abstracted below, 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 information to validate compliance with the regulatory requirements, including Security Training Programs, Security Training Records, Security Coordinator Information, and Reporting Significant Security Concerns Information. DATES: Send your comments by May 18, 2023. A comment to OMB is most effective if OMB receives it within 30 days of publication. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under Review—Open for Public Comments’’ and by using the find function. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christina A. Walsh, TSA PRA Officer, Information Technology, TSA–11, Transportation Security Administration, 6595 Springfield Center Drive, Springfield, VA 20598–6011; telephone (571) 227–2062; email TSAPRA@ tsa.dhs.gov. TSA published a Federal Register notice, with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments, of the following collection of information on January 10, 2023, 88 FR 1397. 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 E:\FR\FM\18APN1.SGM 18APN1 23682 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 74 / Tuesday, April 18, 2023 / Notices (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 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Title: Security Training for Surface Transportation Employees. Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection. OMB Control Number: 1652–0066. Forms(s): NA. Affected Public: Higher-risk public transportation agencies and passenger railroads, freight railroads, and Overthe-Road Buses. Abstract: TSA was established by the Aviation and Transportation Security Act (ATSA) as the primary federal authority to enhance security for all modes of transportation.1 The scope of TSA’s authority includes assessing security risks, developing security measures to address identified risks, and enforcing compliance with these measures.2 TSA also has broad regulatory authority to issue, rescind, revise, and enforce, regulations as necessary to carry out its transportation security functions.3 As part of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (9/11 Act),4 Congress mandated regulations to enhance surface transportation security through security training of frontline employees. The mandate includes prescriptive requirements for who must be trained, what the training must encompass, and how to submit and obtain approval for a training program.5 The 9/11 Act also mandates regulations requiring higher-risk railroads and overthe-road buses to appoint security coordinators.6 1 Public Law 107–71 (115 Stat. 597; Nov. 19, 2001). ATSA created TSA as a component of the Department of Transportation. Section 403(2) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (HSA), Public Law 107–296 (116 Stat. 2135; Nov. 25, 2002), transferred all functions related to transportation security, including those of the Secretary of Transportation and the Under Secretary of Transportation for Security, to the Secretary of Homeland Security. Pursuant to DHS Delegation Number 7060.2, the Secretary delegated to the Administrator, subject to the Secretary’s guidance and control, the authority vested in the Secretary with respect to TSA, including the authority in sec. 403(2) of the HSA. 2 See 49 U.S.C. 114, which codified section 101 of ATSA. 3 49 U.S.C. 114(l)(1). 4 Public Law 110–53 (121 Stat. 266; Aug. 3, 2007). 5 See secs. 1408, 1517, and 1534 of the 9/11 Act, codified at 6 U.S.C. 1137, 1167, and 1184, respectively. 6 See secs. 1512 and 1531 of the 9/11 Act, codified at 6 U.S.C. 1162 and 1181, respectively. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:08 Apr 17, 2023 Jkt 259001 In accordance with these authorities and mandates, TSA published the Security Training for Surface Transportation Employees Final Rule (Rule). See 85 FR 16456 (March 23, 2020). This Rule requires owner/ operators of higher-risk freight railroad carriers, public transportation agencies (including rail mass transit and bus systems), passenger railroad carriers, and over-the-road bus companies to provide TSA-approved security training to employees who perform securitysensitive functions. In addition, TSA expanded its requirements for security coordinators and the reporting of significant security concerns, including bus operations, within the scope of the regulation. See 49 CFR parts 1570, 1580, 1582, and 1584. The information collection mandated by the Rule includes requiring a security training program, maintaining security training records, designating security coordinator and reporting significant security concerns information. Number of Respondents: 218. Estimated Annual Burden Hours: An estimated 4,623 hours annually. Dated: April 12, 2023 . Christina A. Walsh, TSA Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, Information Technology. [FR Doc. 2023–08138 Filed 4–17–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–05–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services [OMB Control Number 1615–0018] Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision of a Currently Approved Collection: Application for Permission To Reapply for Admission Into the United States After Deportation or Removal 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 Services (USCIS) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment upon this proposed revision 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 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00065 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 June 20, 2023. ADDRESSES: All submissions received must include the OMB Control Number 1615–0018 in the body of the letter, the agency name and Docket ID USCIS– 2005–0034. Submit comments via the Federal eRulemaking Portal website at https://www.regulations.gov under eDocket ID number USCIS–2005–0034. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: USCIS, Office of Policy and Strategy, Regulatory Coordination Division, Samantha Deshommes, Chief, telephone number (240) 721–3000 (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 Contact 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 entering USCIS–2005–0034 in the search box. 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 E:\FR\FM\18APN1.SGM 18APN1

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Transportation Security Administration

[Docket No. TSA-2015-0001]


Extension of Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB 
Review: Security Training for Surface Transportation Employees

AGENCY: Transportation Security Administration, DHS.

ACTION: 30-Day notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces that the Transportation Security 
Administration (TSA) has forwarded the Information Collection Request 
(ICR), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number 1652-0066, 
abstracted below, 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 information to validate compliance with the 
regulatory requirements, including Security Training Programs, Security 
Training Records, Security Coordinator Information, and Reporting 
Significant Security Concerns Information.

DATES: Send your comments by May 18, 2023. A comment to OMB is most 
effective if OMB receives it within 30 days of publication.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed 
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of 
this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular 
information collection by selecting ``Currently under Review--Open for 
Public Comments'' and by using the find function.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christina A. Walsh, TSA PRA Officer, 
Information Technology, TSA-11, Transportation Security Administration, 
6595 Springfield Center Drive, Springfield, VA 20598-6011; telephone 
(571) 227-2062; email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: TSA published a Federal Register notice, 
with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments, of the following 
collection of information on January 10, 2023, 88 FR 1397.

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

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    (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: Security Training for Surface Transportation Employees.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    OMB Control Number: 1652-0066.
    Forms(s): NA.
    Affected Public: Higher-risk public transportation agencies and 
passenger railroads, freight railroads, and Over-the-Road Buses.
    Abstract: TSA was established by the Aviation and Transportation 
Security Act (ATSA) as the primary federal authority to enhance 
security for all modes of transportation.\1\ The scope of TSA's 
authority includes assessing security risks, developing security 
measures to address identified risks, and enforcing compliance with 
these measures.\2\ TSA also has broad regulatory authority to issue, 
rescind, revise, and enforce, regulations as necessary to carry out its 
transportation security functions.\3\
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    \1\ Public Law 107-71 (115 Stat. 597; Nov. 19, 2001). ATSA 
created TSA as a component of the Department of Transportation. 
Section 403(2) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (HSA), Public 
Law 107-296 (116 Stat. 2135; Nov. 25, 2002), transferred all 
functions related to transportation security, including those of the 
Secretary of Transportation and the Under Secretary of 
Transportation for Security, to the Secretary of Homeland Security. 
Pursuant to DHS Delegation Number 7060.2, the Secretary delegated to 
the Administrator, subject to the Secretary's guidance and control, 
the authority vested in the Secretary with respect to TSA, including 
the authority in sec. 403(2) of the HSA.
    \2\ See 49 U.S.C. 114, which codified section 101 of ATSA.
    \3\ 49 U.S.C. 114(l)(1).
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    As part of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission 
Act of 2007 (9/11 Act),\4\ Congress mandated regulations to enhance 
surface transportation security through security training of frontline 
employees. The mandate includes prescriptive requirements for who must 
be trained, what the training must encompass, and how to submit and 
obtain approval for a training program.\5\ The 9/11 Act also mandates 
regulations requiring higher-risk railroads and over-the-road buses to 
appoint security coordinators.\6\
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    \4\ Public Law 110-53 (121 Stat. 266; Aug. 3, 2007).
    \5\ See secs. 1408, 1517, and 1534 of the 9/11 Act, codified at 
6 U.S.C. 1137, 1167, and 1184, respectively.
    \6\ See secs. 1512 and 1531 of the 9/11 Act, codified at 6 
U.S.C. 1162 and 1181, respectively.
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    In accordance with these authorities and mandates, TSA published 
the Security Training for Surface Transportation Employees Final Rule 
(Rule). See 85 FR 16456 (March 23, 2020). This Rule requires owner/
operators of higher-risk freight railroad carriers, public 
transportation agencies (including rail mass transit and bus systems), 
passenger railroad carriers, and over-the-road bus companies to provide 
TSA-approved security training to employees who perform security-
sensitive functions. In addition, TSA expanded its requirements for 
security coordinators and the reporting of significant security 
concerns, including bus operations, within the scope of the regulation. 
See 49 CFR parts 1570, 1580, 1582, and 1584.
    The information collection mandated by the Rule includes requiring 
a security training program, maintaining security training records, 
designating security coordinator and reporting significant security 
concerns information.
    Number of Respondents: 218.
    Estimated Annual Burden Hours: An estimated 4,623 hours annually.

    Dated: April 12, 2023 .
Christina A. Walsh,
TSA Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, Information Technology.
[FR Doc. 2023-08138 Filed 4-17-23; 8:45 am]
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