Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Personnel Surety Program

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 11000-29 CFATS Personnel Surety Background Check Form Form	New
CFATS PS SORN.pdf Supplementary Document	2011-06-14
CFATS PS Privacy Act Exemptions.pdf Supplementary Document	2011-06-14
CFATS PS 30-Day Response.pdf Supplementary Document	2011-06-14
PLAW-109publ295.pdf Supplementary Document	2011-05-03
Complete Set of CFATS PS 30-Day Comments (05-14-10).pdf Supplementary Document	2011-05-03
Complete Set of CFATS PS 60-Day Comments (09-16-09).pdf Supplementary Document	2011-05-03
CFATS Personnel Surety Statement A for PRA (04-20-11).doc Supporting Statement A	2011-05-03

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
197566	CFATS Personnel Surety Background Check Form Form	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1670-0029	ICR Reference No: 201105-1670-002
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DHS/CISA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Personnel Surety Program
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Withdrawn	Conclusion Date: 07/20/2012
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/14/2011
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date		36 Months From Approved
Responses	0	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	0	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: In order to comply with the regulations set forth in 6 CFR § 27.230(a)(12), the CFATS Personnel Surety Program identifies facility personnel, and as appropriate, unescorted visitors with access to restricted areas or critical assets at high risk chemical facilities with terrorist ties by comparing the PII submitted by each high-risk chemical facility to the consolidated and integrated terrorist watch list.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 109 - 295 550 Name of Law: DHS Appropriations Act of 2007
  

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:
	74 FR 27555	06/10/2009
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	75 FR 18850	04/13/2010
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
CFATS Personnel Surety Background Check Form	11000-29	Background Check to Identify Terrorist Ties for an Affected Individual at a High Risk Chemical Facility

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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.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $8,229,400

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]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

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: 06/14/2011

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