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Removal of References to the National
Asset Database
Throughout the NIPP, references to
the NADB will be removed and replaced
with information on the Infrastructure
Information Collection System and the
Infrastructure Data Warehouse.
Revision of the Discussion on Risk
Assessment Methodologies
The discussion of risk assessment
methodologies will be revised to
indicate that there are multiple NIPPcompliant risk assessment
methodologies. Revisions will also
provide information on the current state
of CIKR risk analysis capability and the
Tier 1/Tier 2 Program.
Update on the Protected Critical
Infrastructure Information Program
DHS will clarify how vulnerability
assessment information may be
submitted for protection under the PCII
program and which DHS programs may
receive this information.
Clarification of NIPP CIKR Protection
Metrics

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The NIPP CIKR protection metrics
process includes four metrics areas:
1. Core metrics represent a common
set of measures that are tracked across
all sectors.
2. Sector-specific performance metrics
are the set of measures tailored to the
unique characteristics of each sector.
3. CIKR protection programmatic
metrics are used to measure the
effectiveness of specific programs,
initiatives, and investments that are
managed by Government agencies and
sector partners.
4. Sector partnership metrics are used
to assess the status of activities
conducted under the sector partnership.

Further Definition of the CIKR
Information-Sharing Environment
As follow-up to the original
discussion of ISE in section 4.2.3 of the
NIPP, the Program Manager (PM)–ISE
formally issued the CIKR ISE paper in
May 2007. The paper describes the core
elements of robust information sharing
with the CIKR sectors.
Critical Infrastructure Warning
Information Network
An ISE addition since the 2006
release of the NIPP, CWIN is a
mechanism that facilitates the flow of
information, mitigates obstacles to
voluntary information sharing by CIKR
owners and operators, and provides
feedback and continuous improvement
for structures and processes.
Evolution From the National Response
Plan to the National Response
Framework
The National Response Framework
replaces the former National Response
Plan.
National Infrastructure Simulation and
Analysis Center
The Homeland Security
Appropriations Act of 2007 specifies the
NISAC’s current mission to provide
‘‘modeling, simulation, and analysis of
the assets and systems comprising CIKR
in order to enhance preparedness,
protection, response, recovery, and
mitigation activities.’’
Protective Security Advisor Program
The key elements of this program and
the roles the Protective Security
Advisors play in information sharing
and support to security partners will be
described.

Update on the State, Local, Tribal, and
Territorial Government Coordinating
Council

Additional Homeland Security
Presidential Directives
HSPD–19 and others will be added in
the appendixes and wherever they are
appropriate in the main body of the
NIPP.

The SLTTGCC now has three working
groups and also provides liaisons to all
the sectors: Policy and Planning
Working Group, Communication and
Coordination Working Group, and
Information-Sharing Working Group.
The roles of State and Regional groups
in CIKR protection will be described.

Issues Regarding Cross-Sector Cyber
Security
The National Cyber Security Division
(NCSD) is working closely with the
SSAs and other security partners to
integrate cyber security into the CIKR
sectors’ protection and preparedness
efforts.

Homeland Security Information
Network Update

Overarching Issues: Protection and
Resiliency
Questions have been raised about the
focus of the NIPP on protection rather
than resiliency. The revised NIPP needs
to better describe the complementary
relationship of these two concepts.

DHS IP is working closely with the
DHS Chief Information Officer (CIO) to
determine feasible solutions to mitigate
issues from CIKR protection security
partners related to HSIN.

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Role of Private Sector Office
The role of this office in coordinating
with private sector security partners
will be described in greater detail.
DHS Organizational Changes: National
Protection and Programs Directorate
There have been numerous
organizational changes within DHS
related to roles and responsibilities
described throughout the NIPP. NPPD
(formerly the Preparedness Directorate)
was formed in 2007 to advance the
Department’s risk-reduction mission.
The components of NPPD include:
• Office of Cyber Security and
Communications (CS&C) has the
mission to assure the security,
resiliency, and reliability of the Nation’s
cyber and communications
infrastructure in collaboration with the
public and private sectors, including
international partners.
• Office of Intergovernmental
Programs (IGP) has the mission to
promote an integrated national
approach to homeland security by
ensuring, coordinating, and advancing
Federal interaction with State, local,
tribal, and territorial governments.
• Office of Risk Management and
Analysis (RMA) will lead the
Department’s efforts to establish a
common framework to address the
overall management and analysis of
homeland security risk.
• United States Visitor and Immigrant
Status Indicator Technology (US-VISIT)
is part of a continuum of biometricallyenhanced security measures that begins
outside U.S. borders and continues
through a visitor’s arrival in and
departure from the United States.
• Office of Infrastructure Protection
(IP) leads the coordinated national effort
to reduce risk to our CIKR posed by acts
of terrorism.
For purposes of review, the NIPP can
be found at http://www.dhs.gov/nipp.
R. James Caverly,
Director, Partnership and Outreach Division,
Department of Homeland Security.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Solicitation of Proposal Information for
Award of Public Contracts
Office of the Chief Procurement
Officer, Acquisition Policy and
Legislation Office, DHS.
ACTION: 60-Day Notice and request for
comments: Extension without change of
AGENCY:

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a currently approved collection, 1600–
0005.
SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland
Security, Office of the Chief
Procurement Officer, Acquisition Policy
and Legislation Office, will submit the
following information collection request
(ICR) to the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) for review and clearance
in accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13
(as amended), 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35).
The Office of the Chief Procurement
Officer is soliciting comments related to
its request for extension of an existing
information collection authority for the
solicitation of proposal information for
award of public contracts under
Homeland Security Acquisition
Regulation (HSAR).
DATES: Comments are encouraged and
will be accepted until August 5, 2008.
This process is conducted in
accordance with 5 CFR 1320.1.
ADDRESSES: Comments and questions
about this Information Collection
Request should be forwarded to the
Acquisition Policy and Legislation
Office, Attn: Patricia Corrigan for the
Department of Homeland Security,
Office of the Chief Procurement Officer,
Room 3114, Washington, DC 20528.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Patricia Corrigan, 202–447–5430 (this is
not a toll free number).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Department of Homeland Security
(DHS), Office of the Chief Procurement
Officer request renewal of an existing
OMB Control Number for information
requested from prospective contractors
in response to agency-issued
solicitations. The information requested
is specific to each solicitation, and is
required in order for DHS to properly
evaluate offeror/bidder qualifications
and capabilities in order to make
informed decisions in awarding
contracts. Information requested
typically includes that related to
offerors’ or bidders’ management
approach, technical and pricing
information, delivery and other
pertinent information. This notice
provides a request for renewal of OMB
Control Number 1600–0005 previously
granted in August 2005.
The Office of Management and Budget
is particularly interested in comments
regarding:
1. Evaluate whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of the
functions of the agency, including
whether the information will have
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2. Evaluate the accuracy of the
agency’s estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information,
including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used;
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 through the
use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other
technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology,
e.g., permitting electronic submissions
of responses.
Analysis:
Agency: Department of Homeland
Security, Office of the Chief
Procurement Officer, Acquisition Policy
and Legislation Office.
Title: Solicitation of Proposal
Information for Award of Public
Contracts.
OMB Number: 1600–0005.
Frequency: Once.
Affected Public: Businesses and
individuals.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
10,850.
Estimated Time per Respondent: 14
hours.
Total Burden Hours: 151,900 annual
burden hours.
Total Burden Cost (capital/startup):
$0.00.
Total Burden Cost (operating/
maintaining): $0.00.
Richard Mangogna,
Chief Information Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Transportation Security Administration
Intent To Request Renewal From OMB
of One Current Public Collection of
Information: Airport Security
Transportation Security
Administration, DHS.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:

SUMMARY: The Transportation Security
Administration (TSA) invites public
comment on one currently approved
Information Collection Requirement
(ICR), abstracted below, that we will
submit to the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) for renewal in
compliance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act. The ICR describes the
nature of the information collection and
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involves implementing certain
provisions of the Aviation Security
Improvement Act of 1990 and the
Aviation and Transportation Security
Act that relate to the security of persons
and property at airports operating in
commercial air transportation.
DATES: Send your comments by August
5, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Comments may be mailed
or delivered to Joanna Johnson,
Communications Branch, Business
Management Office, Operational Process
and Technology, TSA–32,
Transportation Security Administration,
601 South 12th Street, Arlington, VA
22202–4220.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Joanna Johnson at the above address, or
by telephone (571) 227–3651 or
facsimile (571) 227–3588.
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. 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
1652–0002; Airport Security, 49 CFR
part 1542. The Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) initially required
this collection under 14 CFR part 107
(now 49 CFR part 1542) and cleared
under OMB control number 2120–0656.
The responsibility for the collection was
transferred to TSA from FAA on
November 19, 2001 and subsequently
assigned OMB control number 1652–
0002. Part 1542, Airport Security,
implements certain provisions of the
Aviation Security Improvement Act of

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