The Transportation Security
Administration is proposing to collect information from covered
U.S. aircraft operators and foreign air carriers in order to begin
implementation of the Secure Flight Program. The collection would
cover passenger reservation data for covered domestic and
international flights. The collection would also cover the
collection from covered aircraft operators of certain identifying
information for non-traveling individuals that the aircraft
operators seek to authorize to enter a sterile area, i.e. to escort
a minor or a passenger with disabilities or for another approved
purpose.
The changes reflect additional
aircraft operators that have migrated to Secure Flight as covered
carriers. The total number of covered Secure Flight carriers has
grown from 211 in 2011 to 262 covered carriers in 2015 and from 262
in 2015 to 323 in 2018. Going forward, TSA also anticipates 15 to
20 new covered aircraft operators to cutover to Secure Flight
annually. The changes also cover the transmission of lists of
low-risk passengers who are eligible for expedited screening that
are received from non-federal entities. The changes also reflect: •
In 2018, via a security program amendment, TSA ended the Airport
Sterile Area Access Pass Program (ASAAPP). Previously, in 2016,
ASAAPP had replaced the Airport Access Authorization to Commercial
Establishments (AAACE) Beyond the Screening Checkpoint pilot, which
was implemented in 2011. • Increased requests for Gate Passes by
covered airlines and aircraft operators for individuals seeking
access to the sterile areas. • TSA’s phase out of the use of the
Frequent Flier Code Word (FFCW) and the CAPPS Assessment sent by
the covered airlines.
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.