TSA has implemented regulations
creating the Certified Cargo Screening Program (CCSP) for Certified
Cargo Screening Facilities (CCSF) to screen cargo for transport on
passenger aircraft. TSA amended existing security regulations and
programs for aircraft operators, foreign air carriers, airport
operators, and indirect air carriers (IACs). TSA also expanded
background check requirements to new populations, including CCSF
employees, and individuals who have access to screened
cargo.
TSA revised the number of CCSFs
to account for current enrollment and the types of facilities that
may enroll in the future. As a result of the drop in the projected
CCSF population, there will be fewer applicants from which fixed
costs of STAs can be recovered, which will thereby increase the per
applicant fee. TSA also has eliminated the TSA-approved validation
firms (TAVFs) from the CCSP in favor of continued TSA assessments.
This change was made in light of a reduction in expected CCSP
enrollment.
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).
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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;
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these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.