TSA is implementing Section 525 of the
DHS Appropriations Act by establishing a process whereby a party
seeking access to SSI in a civil proceeding in federal court that
demonstrates a substantial need for relevant SSI in preparation of
the partys case may request that the party, party representative
or court reporter be granted access to the SSI. In order to
determine if the individual may be granted access to SSI for this
purpose, TSA will conduct a criminal history records check (CHRC)
and threat assessment. Individuals will be required to submit
information including identifying information and an explanation
supporting the partys need for the information.
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.