Intent To Request Extension From OMB of One Current Public Collection of Information: TSA infoBoards, 77882-77883 [2024-21792]

Download as PDF 77882 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 185 / Tuesday, September 24, 2024 / Notices Dated: September 18, 2024. AnnMarie R. Highsmith, Executive Assistant Commissioner, Office of Trade. AGENCY: (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. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) invites public comment on one currently approved Information Collection Request (ICR), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number 1652–0065, 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. TSA infoBoards (formerly WebBoards) are an information-sharing environment designed to serve stakeholders in the transportation security community and are used to disseminate mission-critical information. Utilizing and inputting information into TSA infoBoards is completely voluntary. DATES: Send your comments by November 25, 2024. ADDRESSES: Comments may be emailed to TSAPRA@tsa.dhs.gov 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: Information Collection Requirement OMB Control Number 1652–0065; TSA infoBoards. TSA infoBoards were developed by TSA as part of its broad responsibilities and authorities under the Aviation and Transportation Security Act (ATSA), and delegated authority from the Secretary of Homeland Security, for ‘‘security in all modes of transportation . . . including security responsibilities . . . over modes of transportation that are exercised by the Department of Transportation.’’ 1 The TSA infoBoards are a data management system that provides coordination and collaboration with parties that have an interest in transportation security and an appropriate level of need to access transportation security information, such as regulated parties and other industry stakeholders, Federal agencies, and state and local governments. It is located in a secure online environment and is accessible from the Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN) and TSA (for TSA staff only). The TSA infoBoards system disseminates mission-critical information to users inside and outside of the TSA organization. It provides an online portal allowing authorized users to obtain, post, and exchange information, access common resources, and communicate with similarly situated 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 upon its submission to OMB. Therefore, in preparation for OMB review and approval of the following information collection, TSA is soliciting comments to— 1 See Pub. L. 107–71 (115 Stat. 597, Nov. 19, 2001), codified at 49 U.S.C. 114 (d). The TSA Assistant Secretary’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, Pub. L. 107– 296 (116 Stat. 2315, 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 Assistant Secretary (then referred to as 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. [FR Doc. 2024–21768 Filed 9–23–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–14–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Transportation Security Administration Intent To Request Extension From OMB of One Current Public Collection of Information: TSA infoBoards Transportation Security Administration, DHS. ACTION: 60-Day notice. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:07 Sep 23, 2024 Jkt 262001 PO 00000 Frm 00072 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 individuals. This system also integrates other security-related information and communications at the sensitive security information (SSI) level. TSA infoBoards are primarily used for disseminating TSA mission-critical information, such as Security Directives (SD), compliance status, policy updates, and watchlists; however, some groups of stakeholders utilize infoBoards for collaboration and to upload transportation security information. InfoBoards allow stakeholders to filter alerts and information based on their particular needs, such as their regulated areas of operation or their treaty relationship for foreign government staff. TSA infoBoards are used primarily by individuals with transportation security responsibilities, such as aircraft operators, airport security coordinators, and international transportation security coordinators. These individuals can voluntarily contact TSA to request access to TSA infoBoards; TSA does not require participation in TSA infoBoards. TSA collects two types of information through TSA infoBoards, as described below. The collection is voluntary. TSA infoBoards users are not required to provide all information requested, but users who choose to withhold information may not receive the benefits of TSA infoBoards associated with that information collection. 1. User registration information. TSA collects this information to ensure only those members of the transportation community with a relevant interest in transportation security and with an appropriate level of need to access transportation security information can be allowed onto TSA infoBoards. Such registration information includes the user’s name, professional contact information, agency/company, job title, employer, airport (optional), citizenship, regulatory interest, and employment verification contact information. 2. User’s choice of infoBoards. TSA collects this information to select TSA infoBoards community(ies) appropriate for the particular user. Users are asked to submit their transportation security interest(s) and desired infoBoard(s) (to assess the user’s qualifications and needs together with the user registration information). TSA uses TSA Form 1427, TSA infoBoards User Account Request/ Renewal, to collect the information. The form references an additional instrument, TSA Form 1430, Computer Access Agreement (CAA) External Personnel Only. This form is intended for the public, non-Department and TSA infoBoards users, and certifies E:\FR\FM\24SEN1.SGM 24SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 185 / Tuesday, September 24, 2024 / Notices understanding and acceptance of applicable policy and legal requirements concerning access to network resources within DHS/TSA. Based on data observed since the previous approval, TSA estimates that there will be approximately 5,000 public users annually. Given this information, the total annual hour burden for this information collection for all respondents is estimated to be approximately 10,000 hours. Dated: September 19, 2024. Christina A. Walsh, TSA Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, Information Technology. [FR Doc. 2024–21792 Filed 9–23–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–05–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Transportation Security Administration Intent To Request Extension From OMB of One Current Public Collection of Information: Sensitive Security Information Threat Assessment Application Transportation Security Administration, DHS. ACTION: 60-Day notice. AGENCY: The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) invites public comment on one currently approved Information Collection Request (ICR), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number 1652–0042, 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 TSA determining whether certain individuals seeking access to sensitive security information (SSI) may be granted access to the SSI. DATES: Send your comments by November 25, 2024. ADDRESSES: Comments may be emailed to TSAPRA@tsa.dhs.gov or delivered to the TSA PRA Officer, Information Technology (IT), TSA–11, Transportation Security Administration, 6595 Springfield Center Drive, VA 20598–6011. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christina A. Walsh at the above address, or by telephone (571) 227–2062. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: Comments Invited In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:07 Sep 23, 2024 Jkt 262001 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 1652–0042; Sensitive Security Information Threat Assessment. Section 525(d) of the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2007 (DHS Appropriations Act, Public Law 109– 295, 120 Stat 1382), as reenacted, requires TSA to establish a process by which a party seeking access to SSI in a civil proceeding in federal district court can make a request to receive a record designated as SSI. TSA’s process applies to parties who demonstrate a substantial need for relevant SSI in the preparation of the party’s case and without the record, it would create an undue hardship to obtain the substantial equivalent of the information in the records by other means. Under this process, the party’s representative may request and be granted conditional access to the SSI at issue in the case. This process also applies to additional categories of individuals seeking access to SSI. For example, they apply to witnesses retained by a party as experts or consultants and court reporters that are required to record or transcribe testimony containing specific SSI and who do not have a current security clearance required for access to classified national security information as defined by E.O. 12958, as amended. The process is also used by a prospective bidder to submit a proposal in response to a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by TSA. TSA may request certain SSI in order for a prospective bidder to perfect their bid. RFPs are sent PO 00000 Frm 00073 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 77883 to an individual involved in the performance of non-traditional contractual agreements (for example, bailments) or other transaction agreements, or an individual receiving access to SSI under 49 CFR 1520.15(e) regarding other conditional disclosures. Applicants seeking access to SSI in federal district court litigation must complete TSA Form 2817A, SSI Access Threat Assessment Questionnaire— Litigation. Bidders and certain other applicants will be required to complete TSA Form 2817B, SSI Access Threat Assessment Questionnaire—Standard in order to have a security threat assessment completed before they can receive the requested SSI. TSA will use the information collected to conduct the security threat assessment for the purpose of determining whether the provision of such access to the information for the proceeding or other reason presents a risk of harm to the Nation. This assessment includes: (1) a fingerprint-based criminal history records check (CHRC); (2) a name-based check to determine whether the individual poses or is suspected of posing a threat to transportation or national security, including checks against terrorism, immigration, or other databases TSA maintains or uses; and/ or (3) implement other procedures and requirements for safeguarding SSI that are satisfactory to TSA including a professional responsibility check (for attorneys and court reporters). Based on the results of the security threat assessment, TSA will make a final determination on whether the individual may be granted access to the SSI. Individuals who are members of TSA PreCheckTM (also known as TSA Pre✓® Application Program) may provide their known traveler number to facilitate the security threat assessment process. TSA permits this use of TSA PreCheckTM status based on a determination that the threat assessment for TSA PreCheckTM membership is comparable to that required for access to SSI. TSA estimates that the total annual hour burden for this collection will be 275 hours, based on an estimated 256 annual respondents with a one-hour burden per respondent, plus 7 SSI litigant respondents with a 2.68-hour burden per respondent. Dated: September 19, 2024. Christina A. Walsh, TSA Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, Information Technology. [FR Doc. 2024–21791 Filed 9–23–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–05–P E:\FR\FM\24SEN1.SGM 24SEN1

Agencies

[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 185 (Tuesday, September 24, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 77882-77883]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-21792]


-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Transportation Security Administration


Intent To Request Extension From OMB of One Current Public 
Collection of Information: TSA infoBoards

AGENCY: Transportation Security Administration, DHS.

ACTION: 60-Day notice.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

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 1652-0065, 
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. TSA 
infoBoards (formerly WebBoards) are an information-sharing environment 
designed to serve stakeholders in the transportation security community 
and are used to disseminate mission-critical information. Utilizing and 
inputting information into TSA infoBoards is completely voluntary.

DATES: Send your comments by November 25, 2024.

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 is 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 1652-0065; TSA infoBoards. TSA infoBoards were 
developed by TSA as part of its broad responsibilities and authorities 
under the Aviation and Transportation Security Act (ATSA), and 
delegated authority from the Secretary of Homeland Security, for 
``security in all modes of transportation . . . including security 
responsibilities . . . over modes of transportation that are exercised 
by the Department of Transportation.'' \1\
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

    \1\ See Pub. L. 107-71 (115 Stat. 597, Nov. 19, 2001), codified 
at 49 U.S.C. 114 (d). The TSA Assistant Secretary'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, Pub. L. 107-296 (116 Stat. 2315, 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 Assistant Secretary (then referred to as 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.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

    The TSA infoBoards are a data management system that provides 
coordination and collaboration with parties that have an interest in 
transportation security and an appropriate level of need to access 
transportation security information, such as regulated parties and 
other industry stakeholders, Federal agencies, and state and local 
governments. It is located in a secure online environment and is 
accessible from the Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN) and 
TSA (for TSA staff only). The TSA infoBoards system disseminates 
mission-critical information to users inside and outside of the TSA 
organization. It provides an online portal allowing authorized users to 
obtain, post, and exchange information, access common resources, and 
communicate with similarly situated individuals. This system also 
integrates other security-related information and communications at the 
sensitive security information (SSI) level.
    TSA infoBoards are primarily used for disseminating TSA mission-
critical information, such as Security Directives (SD), compliance 
status, policy updates, and watchlists; however, some groups of 
stakeholders utilize infoBoards for collaboration and to upload 
transportation security information. InfoBoards allow stakeholders to 
filter alerts and information based on their particular needs, such as 
their regulated areas of operation or their treaty relationship for 
foreign government staff.
    TSA infoBoards are used primarily by individuals with 
transportation security responsibilities, such as aircraft operators, 
airport security coordinators, and international transportation 
security coordinators. These individuals can voluntarily contact TSA to 
request access to TSA infoBoards; TSA does not require participation in 
TSA infoBoards.
    TSA collects two types of information through TSA infoBoards, as 
described below. The collection is voluntary. TSA infoBoards users are 
not required to provide all information requested, but users who choose 
to withhold information may not receive the benefits of TSA infoBoards 
associated with that information collection.
    1. User registration information. TSA collects this information to 
ensure only those members of the transportation community with a 
relevant interest in transportation security and with an appropriate 
level of need to access transportation security information can be 
allowed onto TSA infoBoards. Such registration information includes the 
user's name, professional contact information, agency/company, job 
title, employer, airport (optional), citizenship, regulatory interest, 
and employment verification contact information.
    2. User's choice of infoBoards. TSA collects this information to 
select TSA infoBoards community(ies) appropriate for the particular 
user. Users are asked to submit their transportation security 
interest(s) and desired infoBoard(s) (to assess the user's 
qualifications and needs together with the user registration 
information).
    TSA uses TSA Form 1427, TSA infoBoards User Account Request/
Renewal, to collect the information. The form references an additional 
instrument, TSA Form 1430, Computer Access Agreement (CAA) External 
Personnel Only. This form is intended for the public, non-Department 
and TSA infoBoards users, and certifies

[[Page 77883]]

understanding and acceptance of applicable policy and legal 
requirements concerning access to network resources within DHS/TSA.
    Based on data observed since the previous approval, TSA estimates 
that there will be approximately 5,000 public users annually. Given 
this information, the total annual hour burden for this information 
collection for all respondents is estimated to be approximately 10,000 
hours.

    Dated: September 19, 2024.
Christina A. Walsh,
TSA Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, Information Technology.
[FR Doc. 2024-21792 Filed 9-23-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9110-05-P

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.