Under the Aviation and Transportation
Security Act (ATSA), TSA is responsible for security in all modes
of transportation including screening operations for passenger air
transportation and for carrying out such other duties relating to
the transportation security as it considers appropriate. See sec.
101(a) of ATSA (Pub. L. 107-71, 115 Stat. 597 (November 19, 2001)
(codified at 49 U.S.C. 114). The Helping Heroes Fly Act directs TSA
to develop and implement a process to support and facilitate the
ease of travel and, to the extent possible, provide expedited
passenger screening services for severely injured or disabled
members of the Armed Forces and severely injured or disabled
veterans through passenger screening. See sec. 2 of the Helping
Heroes Fly Act (Pub. L. 113–27, 127 Stat. 503 (Aug. 9, 2013)
(codified at 49 U.S.C. 44927). Based on these requirements, TSA
established the MSIJSOC and TPO programs to support and facilitate
the movement of wounded warriors, severely injured military
personnel, veterans, and other travelers requiring an escort
through the airport security screening process.
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.