Sensitive Security Information Threat Assesment Application

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form TSA form number 22 SSI Access Threat Assessment Questionnaire Form and Instruction	New
SSI PRA updated ER Memo.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-01-08
SSI PRA emergency request memo.pdf Supplementary Document	2006-12-15
SSI PRA authorities.pdf Supplementary Document	2006-12-11
SSI PRA Updated Supp Stmt.pdf Supporting Statement A	2007-01-08
SSI_STA Emerg 30DY (11-1-06).pdf Supplementary Document	2006-12-11

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
46515	SSI Access Threat Assessment Questionnaire Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1652-0042	ICR Reference No: 200612-1652-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DHS/TSA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Sensitive Security Information Threat Assesment Application
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Emergency	Approval Requested By: 01/04/2007
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 01/12/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/22/2006
Terms of Clearance: Agency provided additional information to support request for Emergency Review and provided updated supporting statement.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	07/31/2007	6 Months From Approved
Responses	80	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	80	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: TSA is implementing Section 525 of the DHS Appropriations Act by establishing a process whereby a party seeking access to SSI in a civil proceeding in federal court that demonstrates a substantial need for relevant SSI in preparation of the party’s case may request that the party, party representative or court reporter be granted access to the SSI. In order to determine if the individual may be granted access to SSI for this purpose, TSA will conduct a criminal history records check (CHRC) and threat assessment. Individuals will be required to submit information including identifying information and an explanation supporting the party’s need for the information.

Emergency Justfication: TSA is seeking emergency processing of this information collection request to implement Section 525(d) of the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2007 (DHS Appropriations Act) and meet ongoing litigation deadlines in pending litigation, including those in In Re: September 11 Litigation, 21 MC 97 &101 (AKH) (S.D.N.Y.). TSA requires the information specified in this information collection request in order to conduct a threat assessment and determine whether providing SSI access to an individual would present a risk of harm to the nation, as required under sec. 525(d). See attached memo for more information.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 114(s) Name of Law: ATSA
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	71 FR 64288	11/01/2006
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
SSI Access Threat Assessment Questionnaire	TSA form number 2211	SSI Access Threat Assessment Questionnaire

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	80	0	0	80	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	80	0	0	80	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new collection of information.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $2,900

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

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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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: 12/22/2006

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