TSA Airspace Waiver Applications

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
OMB NO[2]. 1652-0033 Flight Waiver_Supp Stmt Final.doc Supporting Statement A	2008-09-23
30 Day Renewal TSA Airspace Waiver FR.pdf Supplementary Document	2008-09-19
60 Day Airspace Waiver.pdf Supplementary Document	2008-09-15
49 USC 40103.doc Supplementary Document	2008-09-12
49 USC 114.doc Supplementary Document	2008-09-12

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
20962	TSA Airspace Waiver Applications International Other-On Line Registration	Modified
186583	TSA Airspace Waiver Domestic Other-On-Line Registration	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1652-0033	ICR Reference No: 200809-1652-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200506-1652-001
Agency/Subagency: DHS/TSA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: TSA Airspace Waiver Applications
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: 11/19/2008
	Date Received in OIRA: 09/23/2008
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2011	36 Months From Approved	11/30/2008
Responses	6,000	0	24,000
Time Burden (Hours)	4,400	0	42,000
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	254,000

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Abstract: TSA is requesting approval of this collection of information to enable it to operate its airspace waiver program. This program allows aircraft operators to request permission to fly in restricted airspace. The information collected will enable TSA to perform a background check on each individual on the aircraft seeking to fly under the waiver. The affected public consists of aircraft operators of the general aviation community.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 40103 Name of Law: TSA Title 49
   US Code: 49 USC 114 Name of Law: TSA Title 49
  

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 32344	06/06/2008
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	73 FR 54419	09/19/2008
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
TSA Airspace Waiver Applications International
TSA Airspace Waiver Domestic

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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	6,000	24,000	0	-18,000	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	4,400	42,000	0	-37,600	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	254,000	0	-254,000	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: Using Information Technology

Short Statement: Individuals are now operating under a TSA approved security program and the develope of an on-line paperless process. The cost has increased based on previous three year actuals.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $350,000

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: 09/23/2008

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