Security Programs for Foreign Air Carriers

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Supporting Statement 1652-0005 092014 (3).doc Supporting Statement A	2014-10-11
1652-0005 30DY FR.pdf Supplementary Document	2013-08-12
1652-0005 60DY FR.pdf Supplementary Document	2013-08-12
AUTHORIZING STATUTE.doc Supplementary Document	2009-10-15
49cfr_part_1546.pdf Supplementary Document	2009-10-15

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
20921	Security Programs for Foreign Air Carriers	Removed
208372	Watch List Comparisons	New
208371	Reporting of Suspicious Activity	New
208370	Recording and Retention of Training Records	New
208369	Provide Evidence of Compliance	New
208368	Carrier Requested Amendments	New
208367	TSA Issued Amendment	New
208365	Start-up Operations	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1652-0005	ICR Reference No: 201307-1652-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200910-1652-001
Agency/Subagency: DHS/TSA	Agency Tracking No: 1652-0005
Title: Security Programs for Foreign Air Carriers
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 10/11/2014
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/29/2013
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2015	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2014
Responses	3,070,195	0	1,180
Time Burden (Hours)	1,029,010	0	744,507
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: TSA uses the information collected to determine compliance with 49 CFR part 1546 and to ensure passenger safety by monitoring foreign air carrier security procedures. Foreign air carriers must carry out security measures to provide for the safety of persons and property traveling on flights provided by the foreign air carrier against acts of criminal violence and air piracy, and the introduction of explosives, incendiaries, or weapons aboard an aircraft. This information collection is mandatory for foreign air carriers and must be submitted prior to entry into the United States. The information TSA collects includes identifying information on foreign air carriers' flight crews and passengers. Specifically, TSA requires foreign air carriers to submit the following information: (1) A master crew list of all flight and cabin crew members flying to and from the United States; (2) the flight crew list on a flight-by-flight basis; (3) passenger information on a flight-by-flight basis; and (4) total amount of cargo screened. Foreign air carriers are required to provide this information via electronic means. Foreign air carriers with limited electronic systems may need to modify their current systems or develop a new computer system in order to submit the requested information. Additionally, foreign air carriers must maintain these records, as well as training records for crew members and individuals performing security-related functions, and make them available to TSA for inspection upon request. TSA will continue to collect information to determine foreign air carrier compliance with other requirements of 49 CFR part 1546.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 44906 Name of Law: Foreign Air Security Programs
  

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:
	78 FR 30319	05/22/2013
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	78 FR 46358	07/31/2013
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 7

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Start-up Operations
TSA Issued Amendment
Carrier Requested Amendments
Provide Evidence of Compliance
Recording and Retention of Training Records
Reporting of Suspicious Activity
Watch List Comparisons
Security Programs for Foreign Air Carriers

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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	3,070,195	1,180	0	0	3,069,015	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,029,010	744,507	0	0	284,503	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: The increase in burden is due the increased number of FACs from 162 to 170. This increased number number of FACs, along with inclusion of updated fully loaded hourly wage rates, resulted in an increase in the estimated Government burden from $268,086 to $1,442,176. FACs now submit 3,066,120 watchlist comparison responses to TSA per year. These responses are comprised of results from internal watchlist comparisons that lead to Selectee or No-Fly designations. New capabilities resulting from implementation of Secure Flight are responsible for this increase. The 2010 submission did not capture these submissions, resulting in the associated increase.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $286,738

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: 08/29/2013

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