SS Extension 1651-0121 Trusted Traveler Programs and U.S. APEC Business Travel Card

SUPPORTING STATEMENT

OMB No. 1651-0121

Trusted Traveler Programs and U.S. APEC Business Travel Card

1. Justification

1. Explain the circumstances that make the collection of information necessary.

Identify any legal or administrative requirements that necessitate the

collection. Attach a copy of the appropriate section of each statute and

regulation mandating or authorizing the collection of information.

This collection of information is for CBP’s Trusted Traveler Programs including the Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspection (SENTRI), which allows expedited entry at specified southwest land border ports of entry; the Free and Secure Trade program (FAST), which provides expedited border processing for known, low-risk commercial drivers; and Global Entry which allows pre-approved, low-risk, air travelers expedited clearance upon arrival into the United States.

The purpose of all of these programs is to provide prescreened travelers expedited entry into the United States. The benefit to the traveler is less time spent in line waiting to be processed. These Trusted Traveler programs are provided for in 8 CFR 235.7 and 235.12.

This information collection also includes the U.S. APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) Program, which is a voluntary program that allows U.S. citizens to use fast-track immigration lanes at airports in the 20 other Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member countries. This program is mandated by the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2011, Public Law 112-54 and provided for by 8 CFR 235.13.

These collections of information include the data collected on the applications and kiosks for these programs. Applicants may apply to participate in these programs by using the Trusted Traveler Program (TTP) at https://ttp.cbp.dhs.gov/. Or at Trusted Traveler Enrollment Centers.

After arriving at the Federal Inspection Services area of the airport, participants in Global Entry can undergo a self-serve inspection process using a Global Entry kiosk. During the self-service inspection, participants have their photograph and fingerprints taken, submit identifying information, and answer several questions about items they are bringing into the United States. When using the Global Entry kiosks, participants are required to declare all articles being brought into the United States pursuant to 19 CFR 148.11.

2. Indicate how, by whom, and for what purpose the information is to be used. Except for a new collection, indicate the actual use the agency has made of the information received from the current collection.

The purpose of enrolling in SENTRI, FAST and Global Entry is to prescreen applicants and their vehicles in order to expedite travelers seeking admission to the United States. The target participant is any law-abiding frequent traveler who is legally allowed entry into the United States, e.g., students and businesspeople. The benefit to the traveler is less time waiting to be processed by CBP. The purpose of enrolling in the U.S. ABTC Program is so U.S. citizens may use fast-track immigration lanes at airports in the 20 other APEC member countries.

3. Describe whether, and to what extent, the collection of information involves the use of automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g. permitting electronic submission of responses, and the basis for the decision for adopting this means of collection. Also describe any consideration of using information technology to reduce burden.

Applicants may enroll in these programs using the Trusted Traveler Program (TTP) which is a web-based system at https://ttp.cbp.dhs.gov/.

4. Describe efforts to identify duplication. Show specifically why any similar information already available cannot be used or modified for use for the purposes described in Item 2 above.

The information collected for SENTRI, FAST, Global Entry and ABTC business card is unique and not duplicated elsewhere.

5. If the collection of information impacts small businesses or other small entities, describe any methods used to minimize burden.

This information collection does not have an impact on small businesses or other small entities.

6. Describe consequences to Federal program or policy activities if the collection is not conducted or is conducted less frequently.

If not collected, the DHS would be unable to meet its statutory mandate and would not be able to determine eligibility for participation in the SENTRI, FAST, Global Entry and ABTC programs.

7. Explain any special circumstances.

This information collection is conducted in a manner consistent with the guidelines of 5 CFR 1320.6.

8. If applicable, provide a copy and identify the date and page number of publication in the Federal Register of the agency's notice, required by 5 CFR 1320.8(d), soliciting comments on the information collection prior to

submission to OMB. Summarize public comments received in response to that notice and describe actions taken by the agency in response to these comments. Specifically address comments received on cost and hour burden.

Public comments were solicited through two Federal Register notices including a 60-day notice published on December 8, 2021 (Volume 86, Page 69661) on which two comments with no PRA significance were received, and a 30-day notice published on February 23, 2022 (Volume 87, Page 10227) on which no comments have been received.

9. Explain any decision to provide any payment or gift to respondents, other than remuneration of contractors or grantees.

There is no offer of a monetary or material value for this information collection.

10. Describe any assurance of confidentiality provided to respondents and the basis for the assurance in statute, regulation, or agency policy.

A PIA for the Global Enrollment System (GES) dated August 15, 2017, and a SORN for the GES dated January 16, 2013 (Volume 78, Page 3441) will be included in this ICR. There are no assurances of confidentiality are provided to the respondents of this information collection.

11. Provide additional justification for any questions of a sensitive nature, such as sexual behavior and attitudes, religious beliefs, and other matters that are commonly considered private. This justification should include the reasons why the agency considers the questions necessary, the specific uses to be made of the information, the explanation to be given to persons from whom the information is requested, and any steps to be taken to obtain their consent.

There are no questions of a sensitive nature.

12. Provide estimates of the hour burden of the collection of information.

FORM NUMBER/ TITLE	TOTAL ANNUAL BURDEN HOURS	NO. OF RESPONDENTS	NO. OF RESPONSES PER RESPONDENT	TOTAL RESPONSES	TIME PER RESPONSE
SENTRI/823S	185,308	276,579	1	276,579	40 minutes (0.67 hours)
FAST/823F	13,939	20,805	1	20,805	40 minutes (0.67 hours)
Global Entry	933,217	1,392,862	1	1,392,862	40 minutes (0.67 hours)
ABTC	1,676	9,858	1	9,858	10 minutes (0.17 hours)
Kiosks	50,583	3,161,438	1	3,161,438	1 minute (0.016 hours)
TOTAL	1,184,723	4,861,542		4,861,542

Public Cost

The estimated cost to the respondents is $55,800,453. This is based on the estimated burden hours (1,184,723) multiplied by the average hourly wage rate for all-purpose air travelers ($47.10). CBP used the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) recommended hourly value of travel time savings for intercity, all purpose travel by air and high speed rail, which is provided in 2015 U.S. dollars. CBP assumes an annual growth rate of 0 percent; the 2015 U.S. dollar value is equal to the 2021 U.S. dollar value.¹

13. Provide an estimate of the total annual cost burden to respondents or record keepers resulting from the collection of information.

There are no record keeping, capital, start-up or maintenance costs associated with this information collection. However, there is a fee of $122.25 for SENTRI, a $50 fee for FAST; a $100 enrollment fee for Global Entry; and a $70 fee for ABTC.

SENTRI Fee: 276,579 respondents x $122.25 = $33,811,783

FAST Fee: 20,805 respondents x $50 = $1,040,250

Global Entry Fee: 1,392,862 respondents x $100 = $139,296,200

US ABTC Fee: 9,858 respondents x $70 = $690,060

Total $174,838,293

14. Provide estimates of annualized cost to the Federal Government. Also provide a description of the method used to estimate cost, which should include quantification of hours, operational expenses (such as equipment overhead, printing, and support staff), and any other expense that would not have been incurred without this collection of information.

Annualized Cost Analysis:

1. Collection and Processing Cost $ 174,838,293

2. Total Cost to Government $ 174,838,293

The collection and processing cost to the Federal Government is calculated by multiplying the total number of respondents filing times the fee required, equaling $174,838,293.

15. Explain the reasons for any program changes or adjustments reported in Items 12 or 13.

There is no change to the information collection, but a decrease in total annual burden previously reported based on agency estimates on program application and membership data:

• The number of respondents for Sentri increased from 126,645 to 276,579. The related burden hours were also adjusted accordingly.

• The number of respondents for FAST increased from 12,617 to 20,805. The related burden hours were also adjusted accordingly.

• The number of respondents for Global Entry decreased from 1,414,434 to 1,392,862. The related burden hours were also adjusted accordingly.

• The number of respondents for ABTC decreased from 14,215 to 9,858. The related burden hours were also adjusted accordingly.

• The number of respondents using kiosks decreased from 9,750,212 to 3,161,438. The related burden hours were also adjusted accordingly.

There is no change to the information being collected or the way the information is being collected.

16. For collection of information whose results will be published, outline plans for tabulation, and publication.

This information collection will not be published for statistical purposes.

17. If seeking approval to not display the expiration date, explain the reasons that displaying the expiration date would be inappropriate.

CBP will display the expiration date for OMB approval of this information collection.

18. Certification for Paperwork Reduction Act Submissions.

CBP does not request an exception to the certification of this information collection

B. Collection of Information Employing Statistical Methods

No statistical methods are used.

1 Source: U.S. Department of Transportation, Office of Transportation Policy. The Value of Travel Time Savings: Departmental Guidance for Conducting Economic Evaluations Revision 2 (2016 Update), “Table 4 (Revision 2 - 2016 Update): Recommended Hourly Values of Travel Time Savings for Intercity, All-Purpose Travel by Air and High-Speed Rail.” September 27, 2016. Available at https://www.transportation.gov/sites/dot.gov /files/docs/2016%20Revised%20Value%20of%20Travel%20Time%20Guidance.pdf. Accessed June 1, 2021.

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