Aircraft Operator Security, 49 CFR Part 1544

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
1652 0003 Aircraft_Op_Security-Part 1544 SS 032013.doc Supporting Statement A	2013-03-05
Aircraft_Operator_30_Day_FRN.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-03-29
60-Day Notice.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-01-26
Narrative_of_Changes_1652-0003[1].doc Supplementary Document	2010-05-27
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
192985	TFSSP_PCSSP_Watchlist Matching Instruction	Unchanged
192984	TFSSP/PCSSP Recordkeeping Instruction	Unchanged
192982	TFSSP/PCSSP CHRC Applications Instruction	Unchanged
192981	TFSSP/PCSSP Security Program Amendments Instruction	Unchanged
192980	AOSSP Watchlist Matches	Unchanged
192979	AOSSP Watchlist Matching Instruction	Modified
192978	AOSSP Recordkeeping (other) Instruction	Unchanged
192977	AOSSP Recordkeeping Training Instruction	Unchanged
192976	AOSSP Record Keeping CHRCs Instruction	Unchanged
192974	AOSSP Request to Changes Instruction	Unchanged
192973	AOSSP Security Program Updates Instruction	Unchanged
192970	Criminal History Records Checks Instruction	Modified
192967	AOSSP Recordkeeping (Security Programs) Instruction Instruction	Unchanged
192966	ASSOP Security Program Amendments Instruction	Unchanged
182846	AOSSP New Security Program Instruction	Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1652-0003	ICR Reference No: 201208-1652-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201201-1652-002
Agency/Subagency: DHS/TSA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Aircraft Operator Security, 49 CFR Part 1544
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 03/05/2013
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/31/2012
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2016	36 Months From Approved	03/31/2013
Responses	789,389,284	0	771,819,136
Time Burden (Hours)	1,918,371	0	1,883,371
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:
	77 FR 4055	01/26/2012
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	77 FR 19025	03/29/2012
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 15

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
AOSSP Request to Changes
AOSSP Record Keeping CHRCs
AOSSP Recordkeeping Training
AOSSP Recordkeeping (other)
AOSSP New Security Program
AOSSP Security Program Updates
AOSSP Watchlist Matching
AOSSP Watchlist Matches
TFSSP/PCSSP Security Program Amendments
TFSSP/PCSSP CHRC Applications
TFSSP_PCSSP_Watchlist Matching
TFSSP/PCSSP Recordkeeping
ASSOP Security Program Amendments
AOSSP Recordkeeping (Security Programs) Instruction
Criminal History Records Checks

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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	789,389,284	771,819,136	0	0	17,570,148	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,918,371	1,883,371	0	0	35,000	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: Since TSA's creation after September 11, 2001, TSA has obtained intelligence and threat information that requires implementation of additional security enhancements in order to protect the flying public. There has not been a change in the information that is being collected, however there has been an increase in the burden hours associated with the collection. The increase in burden hours is due to aircraft operators updating content in their security programs that pertain to recent threats and terrorist acts to the aviation industry (such as the attempted Christmas 2009 bombing and the attempted bombing in New York City in 2010). Additionally, aircraft operators have slowly increased the number of enplanements per year. The process of maintaining and updating aircraft operator security plans was recalculated to more accurately reflect the time and effort the respondents are expending in order to comply with the security program requirement. Additionally, the increase in the total annual hour and cost burden reflects the inclusion of the CHRC requirements and Secure Flight. The 71 respondents listed in the previous ICR submission represent airlines holding a full AOSSP. These aircraft operators generally provide scheduled passenger service and tend to be larger companies. In addition to these respondents, TSA is adding 730 aircraft operators who hold either a TFSSP or a PCSSP. These aircraft operators typically provide on-demand air service and tend to be smaller companies. 49 CFR Part 1544 also governs recordkeeping requirements for aircraft operators holding a full All-Cargo Standard Security Program; however, their hour burden has been separately reported under OMB control number 1652-0040. Thus, the total number of respondents claimed under this information collection is 801

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $201,885

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: 08/31/2012

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