This collection of information will assist the agency in ensuring that candidates under employment consideration for Transportation Security Officer (TSO) positions meet the qualification standards to successfully perform the functions of the position. The information will be collected from applicants for TSO positions to evaluate a candidate's current and past medical history including visual and aural acuity, physical coordination, and motor skills.
TSA will no longer require TSOs to provide additional information via the further evaluation forms. However, the burden has increased due to the use of more accurate estimates regarding candidate evaluations provided by the program office. Also, due to improved efficiencies in the program office, the cost to TSA has decreased. The cost is per candidate delivery to the contractor, as both the candidate and the provider will complete and review the same form for shipment instead of separately as done in the past.
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.