Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service (OLE/FAMS) Physical and Mental Health Certification
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
Approved without change
10/02/2023
05/02/2023
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2026
36 Months From Approved
09/30/2023
300
0
1,800
225
0
900
0
0
0
In furtherance of TSA's authority to provide for deployment of Federal Air Marshals (FAMs) on passenger flights, and provide for appropriate training, supervision, and equipment of FAMs TSA policy requires that applicants for Law Enforcement/ Federal Air Marshal positions meet certain medical standards. The medical guidelines ensure a level of health status and physical and psychological fitness for this public safety law enforcement position which requires a high degree of responsibility. Medical guidelines are based on cognitive, physical, psychomotor, and psychological abilities related to the essential job functions of a FAM
There are no program changes. However, TSA adjusted the respondents for accuracy. In previous ICRs, TSA included TSA FAMS in the number of respondents. TSA is correcting the burden to show only actual members of the public who complete the forms, such as applicants and medical providers. TSA is also including travel and waiting times within the annual burden..
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.