Security Training Program Amendments

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

Instructions Security Training Program (STP)

OMB No. 1652-0051 Exp: ­­­­10/31/2025

Who must comply?	Class I freight railroads (as described in §1580.1(a)(1)); each freight railroad carrier (as described in § 1580.1(a)(1)) that transports one or more categories of Rail Security Sensitive Material in a High Threat Urban Area (HTUA) as defined in the rule; railroads (as described in § 1580.1(a)(4)) that serves as a host railroad to a freight railroad described in paragraph (a) of (b) of this section or a passenger operation described in § 1582.101 of the regulation; Amtrak (also known as the National Railroad Passenger Corporation); each PTPR owner/operator identified in Appendix A to part 1580; each PTPR owner/operator that serves as a host railroad to a higher risk freight operation or to a higher risk passenger train operation; and each OTRB owner/operator providing fixed-route service that originates, travels through, or ends in a geographic location identified in Appendix A to part 1584.
What is this collection about?	This information collection is to allow for the STP Development and Submission, Amendments, and Security Training Recordkeeping
Where do I find the requirements for this information?	Title 49 CFR 1580.113, 1582.113, and 1584.113
When must information be submitted to the TSA?	Each owner/operator may submit an STP 90 calendar days before commencing operations or implementing modifications that would trigger applicability of the requirements; Each owner/operator may submit an STP amendment request Within 65 calendar days after the change takes effect, unless TSA allows a shorter time period.  Each owner/operator must make the records available to TSA upon request for inspection and copying.
How is the information submitted?	The information must be submitted to TSA in a form and manner prescribed by TSA.
What happens when complete information is received?	No later than 60 calendar days after receiving the proposed security program, TSA will either approve the program or provide the owner/operator with written notice to modify the program to comply with the applicable requirements of this subchapter. If TSA requires changes, the owner/operator must submit a modified training program that meets TSA's specifications within 30 days of notification by TSA. Within 30 calendar days after receiving a proposed amendment, TSA will, in writing, either approve or deny the request to amend. If a denial is received, the person may petition in writing to the Assistant Secretary or designee to reconsider the denial no later than 30 calendar days after receiving a denial. The written petition for reconsideration must include a statement and any supporting documentation explaining why the person believes the reason for the denial is incorrect. Upon review of the petition for reconsideration, the Assistant Secretary or designee disposes of the petition by either approving the amendment or affirming the denial. The Assistant Secretary or designee may request additional information from the person prior to rendering a decision. Retain records of initial and recurrent security training for no less than five (5) years from the date of training to allow for TSA inspection for compliance.
For additional information, contact--	[email protected]

Paperwork Reduction Act Statement:

An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number. The OMB control number for this collection is 1652-0051, which expires 10/31/2025. TSA estimates that the annual average burden for this mandatory collection is 8 hours to amend, 36 hours to develop, 25 hours to modify and 1 minute for recordkeeping. You may submit any comments concerning the accuracy of this burden estimate or any suggestions for reducing the burden to: TSA-11, Attention: PRA 1652-0051, Physical Surface Transportation Security, 6595 Springfield Center Drive Springfield, VA 20598-6011.

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