Security Programs for Foreign Air Carriers

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
1652-0005 SP FACs 30 DN 86 FR 54227 (9.30.2021).pdf Supplementary Document	2021-09-30
1652-0005 SP FACs SS__9.30.2021.docx Supporting Statement A	2021-09-30
Transportation TSA 49 usc 114.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-11-29
privacy_pia_tsa_ocims-072008.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-11-29
privacy_pia_tsa_spot_16.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-11-29
pia-dhsall006appendixbupdate-october2018.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-11-29
1652-0005 SP FACs 60DN 86 FR 26540 (5.14.2021).pdf Supplementary Document	2021-09-10
49 USC 44906.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-11-29
49 CFR part1546.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-11-29

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
208372	Watch List	Modified
208371	Incident and Suspicious Activity Reporting	Modified
208370	Training Recordkeeping	Unchanged
208369	Compliance Recordkeeping	Modified
208368	Carrier-Requested Security Program Amendments	Modified
208367	TSA-Issued Security Program/Emergency Amendments	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1652-0005	ICR Reference No: 202109-1652-003
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201811-1652-001
Agency/Subagency: DHS/TSA	Agency Tracking No: 1652-0005
Title: Security Programs for Foreign Air Carriers
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 09/30/2021

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	04/30/2022
Responses	797,273	3,800,920
Time Burden (Hours)	277,147	1,278,352
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: TSA uses the information collected to determine compliance with 49 CFR part 1546 and to ensure passenger safety by monitoring foreign air carrier security procedures. Foreign air carriers must carry out security measures to provide for the safety of persons and property traveling on flights provided by the foreign air carrier against acts of criminal violence and air piracy, and the introduction of explosives, incendiaries, or weapons aboard an aircraft. This information collection is mandatory for foreign air carriers and must be submitted prior to entry into the United States. The information TSA collects includes identifying information on foreign air carriers' flight crews and passengers. Specifically, TSA requires foreign air carriers to submit the following information: (1) A master crew list of all flight and cabin crew members flying to and from the United States; (2) the flight crew list on a flight-by-flight basis; (3) passenger information on a flight-by-flight basis; and (4) total amount of cargo screened. Foreign air carriers are required to provide this information via electronic means. Foreign air carriers with limited electronic systems may need to modify their current systems or develop a new computer system in order to submit the requested information. Additionally, foreign air carriers must maintain these records, as well as training records for crew members and individuals performing security-related functions, and make them available to TSA for inspection upon request. TSA will continue to collect information to determine foreign air carrier compliance with other requirements of 49 CFR part 1546.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 44906 Name of Law: Foreign Air Security Programs
   US Code: 49 USC 114 Name of Law: Transportation Security Administration
  

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:
	86 FR 26540	05/14/2021
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 54227	09/30/2021
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
Carrier-Requested Security Program Amendments
Compliance Recordkeeping
Incident and Suspicious Activity Reporting
TSA-Issued Security Program/Emergency Amendments
Training Recordkeeping
Watch List

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	797,273	3,800,920	0	0	-3,003,647	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	277,147	1,278,352	0	0	-1,001,205	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: There have been no program changes or adjustments, the estimated burden hours and costs account for the latest populations and compensation rates. However, TSA adjusted the annual burden hours to more accurately represent the collection’s burden.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $554,273

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.     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? No

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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: 09/30/2021

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