Aircraft Operator Security, 49 CFR Part 1544

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
1652-0003.doc Supporting Statement A	0000-00-00
49 CFR part 1544 (2).doc Supplementary Document	2007-04-05
ATSA (section 101) (3).doc Supplementary Document	2007-04-05

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
20917	Aircraft Operator Security, 49 CFR Part 1544	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1652-0003	ICR Reference No: 200704-1652-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200402-1652-001
Agency/Subagency: DHS/TSA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Aircraft Operator Security, 49 CFR Part 1544
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 06/27/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 04/24/2007
Terms of Clearance: This collection has been approved for 18 months. Future approval of this collection is contingent upon elimination of the redundant criminal history records checks identified in the agency's response to question 4 of the supporting statement. OMB understands that, in an effort to reduce these redundancies, an MOA between TSA, CBP, and USPS has been drafted. This MOA must be signed an implemented prior to any future extension or revision to this collection.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2008	36 Months From Approved	06/30/2007
Responses	830	0	83
Time Burden (Hours)	1,625,000	0	43,160
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: 49 CFR part 1544, formerly FAR part 108, requires air carriers to maintain, update, and comply with TSA-approved comprehensive security programs to ensure the safety of persons and property traveling on their flights. These programs are subject to TSA inspection.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

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
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	71 FR 64547	11/02/2006
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 18269	04/11/2007
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
Aircraft Operator Security, 49 CFR Part 1544

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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	830	83	0	747	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,625,000	43,160	0	1,581,840	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: TSA has broaden the scope of aircraft operators by requiring aircraft operators that maintain a Twelve-Five Standard Program, a Private Charter Standard Program and limited or partial program as well as a full Aircraft Standard Security Program to comply with TSA-approved comprehensive security program.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $205,000

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: 04/24/2007

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