Air Cargo Security Requirements

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form TSA Form 419H Known Shippers--Web-based Entry Form	Modified
Form TSA Form Number 41 Security Threat Assessment (STA) Form and Instruction	Modified
1652-0040 Air_Cargo_Security_Req_SS 2013.doc Supporting Statement A	2013-02-13
30_Day_Notice.pdf Supplementary Document	2011-01-25
60_Day_FR Notice_AirCargo.pdf Supplementary Document	2011-01-18
Aviation_and_Transportation_Security_Act_ATSA_Public_Law_107_1771.pdf Supplementary Document	2009-08-19

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
190340	Known Shippers--Web-based Entry Form	Modified
190339	Recordkeeping Instruction	Modified
190338	Security Threat Assessment (STA) Form and Instruction	Modified
190337	Cargo Reporting Instruction	Modified
190336	Security Programs Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1652-0040	ICR Reference No: 201302-1652-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201101-1652-001
Agency/Subagency: DHS/TSA	Agency Tracking No: 1652-0040
Title: Air Cargo Security Requirements
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 03/13/2013
	Date Received in OIRA: 02/13/2013
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2016	36 Months From Approved	03/31/2013
Responses	1,083,302	0	884,844
Time Burden (Hours)	86,061	0	73,567
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: TSA created a mandatory security program for all-cargo aircraft operations and amending existing security regulations and programs for aircraft operators, foreign air carriers, airport operators, and indirect air carriers (IACs). TSA also conducts security threat assessments on individiuals, including IAC employees who have unescorted access to cargo.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 107 - 71 115 Stat. 597 (Nov. 19, 2001) Name of Law: The Aviation and Transportation Security Act of 2001
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	77 FR 11145	02/24/2012
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	77 FR 24506	04/24/2012
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 5

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Recordkeeping
Security Programs
Security Threat Assessment (STA)	TSA Form Number 419F	Security Threat Assessment Applicaton
Cargo Reporting
Known Shippers--Web-based Entry	TSA Form 419H	Aviation Security Known Shipper Verification

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	1,083,302	884,844	0	0	198,458	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	86,061	73,567	0	0	12,494	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: There has been no change to the information collected. On May 23, 2012, following the initial submission of this ICR, TSA published a Fee Notice in the Federal Register. (77 FR 30542) The notice established a fee of $41 for the STAs included in this ICR and represent an increase in public cost burden. Additionally, TSA adjusted the estimated number of respondents and corresponding burden hours to reflect the anticipated increase in the number of STAs annually.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $8,657,186

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 02/13/2013

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