Pursuant to Public Law No. 108-11,
Emergency Wartime Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2003, the
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is required to remit
approximately $2.3 billion to U.S. Flag air carriers based on the
proportional share each such carrier has paid or collected as of
the date of enactment of this Act in passenger security and air
carrier security fees to TSA. (Relevant provisions of P.L. 108-11
are attached.) Prior to remittance of these funds, the Act requires
TSA to enter into an executive compensation agreement with certain
carriers as defined by the statute. To ascertain which
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.