The Chemical Sector-Specific Agency,
within the DHS NPPD/IP/Sector-Specific Agency Executive Management
Office (SSA EMO), provides an on-line voluntary training program to
improve security in the chemical industry sector. Information is
automatically collected in a computer database as result of
individuals engaging in the training. Explicit reporting or
recordkeeping is not required. The training is designed for the
general chemical facility employee. U.S. chemical industry direct
employment is about 850,000 (2009 per American Chemistry Council);
approximately 400,000 employees are estimated as potential
participants. Estimated duration in the first year to complete the
registration, training, and survey is 60 minutes, and less if
individuals do "refresher" in succeeding years. Minimal
participation data is collected as trainees complete the on-line
exercises. Upon completion, a Certificate of Completion is
generated at the trainee's computer work station, printed and
optionally e-mailed to a facility supervisor. DHS will monitor
program participation, success in training and basic distribution
variables submitted upon registration.
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.