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.