Intent To Request Revision From OMB of One Current Public Collection of Information: TSA infoBoards
| Citation | 84 FR 28835 |
| Record Number | 2019-13145 |
| Published date | 20 June 2019 |
| Section | Notices |
| Court | Homeland Security Department,Transportation Security Administration |
Federal Register, Volume 84 Issue 119 (Thursday, June 20, 2019)
[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 119 (Thursday, June 20, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28835-28836]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-13145]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Transportation Security Administration
Intent To Request Revision From OMB of One Current Public
Collection of Information: TSA infoBoards
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 1652-0065,
abstracted below that we will submit to OMB for a revision 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. It provides
stakeholders with an online portal, which allows authorized users to
obtain, post, and exchange information, access common resources, and
communicate with similarly situated individuals. Utilizing and
inputting information into TSA infoBoards is completely voluntary.
DATES: Send your comments by August 19, 2019.
ADDRESSES: Comments may be emailed to [email protected] or delivered
to the TSA PRA Officer, Information Technology (IT), 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 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.
Consistent with the requirements of Executive Order (E.O.) 13771,
Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs, and E.O. 13777,
Enforcing the Regulatory Reform Agenda, TSA is also requesting comments
on the extent to which this request for information could be modified
to reduce the burden on respondents.
Information Collection Requirement
Purpose of Data Collection
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\
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\1\ See Public Law 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, Public Law 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.
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The TSA infoBoards are a data management system that provides
coordination and collaboration with
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parties that have a relevant 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. This system also
integrates other security-related information and communications at the
sensitive security information (SSI) level. It is located in a secure
online environment and is accessible from the Homeland Security
Information Network (HSIN) and TSA (for TSA staff only). It
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.
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 intends TSA infoBoards to be 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.
Description of Data Collection
TSA will collect 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 will collect 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 will include
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 will collect 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).
Use of Results
Using feedback from the infoBoards community, TSA is revising the
collection instrument, TSA Form 1427, TSA infoBoards User Account
Request/Renewal. The form will now reference 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 understanding and acceptance of applicable policy
and legal requirements concerning access to network resources within
DHS/TSA. TSA also corrected typographical errors in TSA Form 1427.
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: June 17, 2019.
Christina A. Walsh,
TSA Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, Information Technology.
[FR Doc. 2019-13145 Filed 6-19-19; 8:45 am]
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