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

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Background Check to Identify Affected Individuals With Terrorist Ties Form and Instruction	Modified
1670-0029_CFATS PSP_Comment Matrix_Final.docx Supplementary Document	2018-06-27
1670-0029_Narrative of Revisions_Final.docx Supplementary Document	2018-06-27
1670-0027_CFATS PSP_Terms of Clearance Acknowledgment_Final.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-06-19
1670-0029_CFATS PSP_30 day FRN published.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-06-19
1670-0029_CFATS PSP_60 day FRN published.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-06-19
PL 109-295.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-06-19
6 USC 621.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-06-19
SORN_NPPD-002.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-06-19
PIA_DHS-NPPD-PIA-018(c).pdf Supplementary Document	2018-06-19
PIA_DHS-NPPD-PIA-018(b).pdf Supplementary Document	2018-06-19
PIA_DHS-NPPD-PIA-018(a).pdf Supplementary Document	2018-06-19
PIA_DHS-NPPD-PIA-018.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-06-19
1670-0029_CFATS PSP__SS-A_Final_7-11-18.docx Supporting Statement A	2018-07-11

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
197566	Background Check to Identify Affected Individuals With Terrorist Ties Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1670-0029	ICR Reference No: 201806-1670-001
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201312-1670-001
Agency/Subagency: DHS/CISA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Personnel Surety Program
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: 05/23/2019
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/02/2018
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, this information collection is approved for 3 years. The revisions to this collection will be phased in gradually. The agency will provide formal public notice about the phased implementation of the CFATS Personnel Surety Program at all high-risk chemical facilities, in accordance with this collection.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	05/31/2022	36 Months From Approved	05/31/2019
Responses	203,305	0	195,000
Time Burden (Hours)	33,884	0	113,600
Cost Burden (Dollars)	5,158,226	0	0

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Abstract: CFATS Personnel Surety requires high-risk chemical facility to implement measures designed to identify people with terrorist ties. For the purposes of the CFATS Personnel Surety Program, ‘people’ in Risk-Based Performance Standards (RBPS) 12(iv) is in reference to affected individuals (i.e., facility personnel or unescorted visitors with or seeking access to restricted areas or critical assets at high-risk chemical facilities). RBPS 12 requires high-risk chemical facilities to perform appropriate background checks on and ensure appropriate credentials for facility personnel, and, as appropriate, unescorted visitors with access to restricted areas or critical assets.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 109 - 295 550 Name of Law: DHS Appropriations Act of 2007
   US Code: 6 USC 621 Name of Law: CFATS Act of 2014
  

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:
	82 FR 61312	12/27/2017
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	83 FR 28244	06/18/2018
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
Background Check to Identify Affected Individuals With Terrorist Ties	n/a	CFATS Personnel Surety

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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	203,305	195,000	0	130,698	-122,393	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	33,884	113,600	0	21,783	-101,499	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	5,158,226	0	0	5,158,226	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: The revisions to the collection are outlined in an Appendix (“Narrative of Revisions”) to the supporting statement. The changes to the burden include: • Adjustment: Decrease in the average annual burden is a result of a change in the agency estimates after a review of the historical data collected since the Department implemented the CFATS Personnel Surety Program. • Program Change: Increase in the startup cost as the Department expects a one-time burden for the expansion of the program to Tier 3 and Tier 4 facilities. Increase in the number of responses and total burden time for the Tier 3 and Tier 4 facilities.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $674,972

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

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: 08/02/2018

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