OMB has granted
an emergency, six-month approval of this information
collection.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2008
36 Months From Approved
923,457
0
0
1,018,277
0
0
109,242,010
0
0
The data collected will be used for
the application of individual workers to retain a TWIC credential
for security identification purposes. The data will be collected
and a Security Threat Assessment will be conducted on the
individual with outreach too appropriate agency databases. When the
individual is cleared they will be provided a credential containing
information for identification verification at either maritime
facilities or vessel locations. This has been required by the MTSA
Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.