Aircraft Operator Security, 49 CFR Part 1544

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Aircraft_Operator_Security30Day.pdf Supplementary Document	2008-12-29
Aircraft Op Security-49 CFR_Part 1544_FINAL_052609.doc Supporting Statement A	2009-05-26
Aircraft Operator Secuirty 49 CFR Part 1544.pdf Supplementary Document	2008-12-19
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	AOSSP CHRC	Modified
182847	Watch List Service Provider Applications (TFSSP/PCSSP)	New
182846	Security Program Requirements	New
182845	CHRC TFSSP/PCSSP	New
182844	Watch List Matching (ASSOP)	New
182843	AOSSP Record Keeping	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1652-0003	ICR Reference No: 200711-1652-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200704-1652-001
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 with change	Conclusion Date: 05/26/2009
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/31/2008
Terms of Clearance: OMB appreciates the progress in implementing the sharing of "rap sheets" (the criminal history records check) between FBI, TSA and CBP. Six months prior to the next submission for OMB review, TSA should provide a status update and description of the procedures for continued information sharing related to this collection.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	05/31/2010	36 Months From Approved	05/31/2009
Responses	771,812,370	0	830
Time Burden (Hours)	1,913,930	0	1,625,000
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): PL: Pub.L. 107 - 17 115 Name of Law: Aviation and Transportation Security Act of 2001
  

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:
	73 FR 60310	10/10/2008
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	73 FR 79498	12/29/2008
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 6

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
AOSSP CHRC
Watch List Matching (ASSOP)
CHRC TFSSP/PCSSP
AOSSP Record Keeping
Watch List Service Provider Applications (TFSSP/PCSSP)
Security Program Requirements

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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	771,812,370	830	0	771,811,540	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,913,930	1,625,000	0	288,930	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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: Burden increase due to program change.

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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)? No

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: 12/31/2008

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