Flight Training Security Program

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
1652-0021 Supporting Statement A.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2024-05-03	Available
CFR-2014-title49-vol9-part1552.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2019-01-29	Available
AFSP PIA.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2019-01-29	Available
SORN_79 FR 46862.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2015-07-23	Available
1652-0021 FltTrngSec 30DN_87 FR 2889 (1.19.2022).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2022-01-19	Available
1652-0021 FltTrngSec 60DN_86 FR 47507 (8.25.2021).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2021-11-08	Available
PLAW-108publ176.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2019-01-29	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
267580	Flight Training Providers		New
250232	Recordkeeping of Flight Training Requests - CFI & Club Providers	Other-Online Screenshots	Removed
234773	Recordkeeping of Security Awareness Training - Flight Training Providers	Other-Online Screenshots	Removed
217628	Candidate Applications - Training Requests Category 4	Other-Online Application	Removed
20946	Flight Training for Aliens and Other Designated Individuals: Security Awareness Training for Flight School Employees Candidates - Applications (with new or renewing STA)	Other-Online Application	Modified
186149	Recordkeeping of Flight Training Requests - Large Providers	Other-Online Application	Removed

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1652-0021	ICR Reference No: 202402-1652-001
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 202111-1652-002
Agency/Subagency: DHS/TSA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Flight Training Security Program
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Comment filed on proposed rule and continue	Conclusion Date: 05/10/2024
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 05/10/2024
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, OMB is not approving the ICR at this time. Prior to publication of the associated final rule, the agency must provide to OMB a summary of all comments related to the information collection and a summary of the changes made in response to these comments.

table that charts list comparision

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	07/31/2026	36 Months From Approved	07/31/2026
Responses	169,987	0	169,987
Time Burden (Hours)	103,817	0	103,817
Cost Burden (Dollars)	7,018,819	0	7,018,819

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Abstract: This information collection relates to regulations issued by TSA for flight schools. The collection, under 49 CFR part 1552, subpart A, relates to the security threat assessments (STAs) that TSA requires to determine whether candidates are a threat to aviation or national security, and thus prohibited from receiving flight training. This collection of information requires Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)-certificated flight training providers to provide TSA with the information necessary to conduct the STAs. The collection, under 49 CFR part 1552, subpart B, relates to security awareness training for flight school employees and contract employees, which includes maintaining records of all such training.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 108 - 176 612 Name of Law: Vision 100—Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
1652-AA35	Proposed rulemaking	69 FR 56324	09/20/2004

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

table that charts list of burden

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Candidate Applications - Training Requests Category 4
Flight Training Providers
Flight Training for Aliens and Other Designated Individuals: Security Awareness Training for Flight School Employees Candidates - Applications (with new or renewing STA)
Recordkeeping of Flight Training Requests - CFI & Club Providers
Recordkeeping of Flight Training Requests - Large Providers
Recordkeeping of Security Awareness Training - Flight Training Providers

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Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Changing Regulations

Short Statement: TSA is issuing a interim final rule to implement the requirements of 49 U.S.C. 44939, as amended by sec. 612 of the Vision 100—Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act (Pub. L. 108-176; Dec. 12, 2003). Section 44939 (1) specifies various categories of identifying information required from non-U.S. citizens and non-U.S. nationals (candidates) training in the operation of aircraft; (2) authorizes assessment of a fee for the security threat assessment (STA); (3) specifies identity verification for U.S. citizens; and (4) requires flight training providers to conduct a security awareness program for employees and contract employees to increase their awareness of suspicious circumstances and activities of individuals enrolling in or attending flight training. If it is determined that the candidate presents a threat to aviation or national security, the statute requires DHS/TSA to notify the flight training provider and that person is required to immediately terminate the training.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,120,000

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 05/10/2024

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