The Federal Flight Deck Officer (FFDO)
Program enables TSA to screen, select, train, deputize, equip, and
supervise qualified volunteer pilots, flight engineers, and
navigators to defend the flight decks of commercial and cargo
airliners. Information collected as the result of this proposal
would be used to assess the eligibility and suitability of
prospective and current FFDOs, to ensure the readiness of every
FFDO, to administer the program, and for security
purposes.
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.