TSA Airspace Waiver Applications

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
DHSTSA 002 TransSecThreatAssessSystem (75 FR 28046_5192010).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2016-01-12	Available
1652-0033 TSA Airspace Waivers SS 1122016.doc	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2016-01-12	Available
privacy_pia_tsaairspaceamend.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2011-11-16	Available
1652-0033 TSA Airspace Waiver Program 60DN (80 FR 52780_912015).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2016-01-08	Available
1652-0033 TSA Airspace Waiver Program 30DN (81 FR 945_182016).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2016-01-08	Available
49 USC 40103.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2008-09-12	Available
49 USC 114.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2008-09-12	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
20962	TSA Airspace Waiver Applications International	Other-Online Registration	Modified
186583	TSA Airspace Waiver Domestic	Other-Online Registration	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1652-0033	ICR Reference No: 201601-1652-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201204-1652-008
Agency/Subagency: DHS/TSA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: TSA Airspace Waiver Applications
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 03/16/2016
	Date Received in OIRA: 01/12/2016
Terms of Clearance:

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2019	36 Months From Approved	03/31/2016
Responses	9,134	0	4,640
Time Burden (Hours)	7,099	0	2,507
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: TSA is requesting approval of this collection of information to enable it to operate its airspace waiver program. This program allows aircraft operators to request permission to fly in restricted airspace. The information collected will enable TSA to perform a background check on each individual on the aircraft seeking to fly under the waiver. The affected public consists of aircraft operators of the general aviation community.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 114 Name of Law: TSA Title 49
   US Code: 49 USC 40103 Name of Law: TSA Title 49
  

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:
	80 FR 52780	09/01/2015
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	81 FR 945	01/08/2016
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
TSA Airspace Waiver Applications International
TSA Airspace Waiver Domestic

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	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	9,134	4,640	0	4,494	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	7,099	2,507	0	4,592	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: The burden has changed due to the program office’s use of actual data to verify the number of respondents. There are no changes to the information being collected.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $24,129,105

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: 01/12/2016

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