The TSA infoBoards is a data
management system that integrates security-related information and
communications at the sensitive security information (SSI) level.
It provides an information sharing forum supporting coordination
and collaboration with and among TSA’s stakeholders, including
industry, Federal agencies, and state and local governments–and it
is located in a secure online environment and is accessible from
the Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN) and TSA (for TSA
staff only). It disseminates mission-critical information to users
inside and outside of the TSA organization.
There are no changes to the
information being collected. However, the cost to the Federal
Government has decreased from $2,936,226 to $136,890 due to the
reduction of start-up expenses. Also, the information collection
burden has decreased due to the use of actual data, which reduced
the annual respondents' estimate from 6,000 to 5,000. Further, as
noted in the response to question 2 in the Supporting Statement,
TSA has added an additional instrument to TSA Form 1427. The form
will now reference an additional instrument: TSA Form 1430,
Computer Access Agreement (CAA) External Personnel Only. The
additional form does not change the burden to the collection.
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.