DHS Traveler Redress Inquiry Program (DHS TRIP)

OMB Control No: 1652-0044	ICR Reference No: 200701-1652-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DHS/TSA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: DHS Traveler Redress Inquiry Program (DHS TRIP)
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Emergency	Approval Requested By: 02/20/2007
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 02/16/2007
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 02/14/2007
Terms of Clearance: TSA modified language in the consent form to indcate that the information will be released to the respondent's representative.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	05/31/2007	6 Months From Approved
Responses	31,980	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	31,980	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Traveler Inquiry Form (TIF) is the form used to support the Traveler Redress Inquiry Program (TRIP), which will serve as a centralized intake office for traveler redress requests. After receipt, TRIP then passes the information to the relevant DHS component to process the request as appropriate (e.g., TRIP passes the form to TSA to initiate the Watch List Clearance Procedure). Individuals who feel that they have been unnecessarily subjected to additional screening, or denied or delayed boarding, or entry into or departure from the U.S. may complete the form. This form will be used by DHS to determine if there is an error in their record. This collection also serves to help DHS distinguish individuals from an actual individual on a watch list used by DHS, and it helps streamline and expedite future check-in or border crossing experiences.

Emergency Justfication: On January 17, 2006, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice announced an initiative to Secure Borders and Open Doors in the Information Age (also known as the Rice-Chertoff Initiative). As part of that initiative, the Secretaries announced a goal to establish a government-wide traveler screening redress process to enable travelers who have complaints or legitimate issues to resolve those issues by providing a single source of relief. Various agencies within DHS and the Department of State have worked toward establishing the DHS Traveler Redress Inquiry Program (DHS TRIP). Without emergency approval, travelers may be subject to otherwise avoidable delays based on the current requirement to seek relief from multiple government agencies. The denial of the relief requested will cause DHS to continue to expend its scarce resources on low risk travelers. Finally, Congress has repeatedly signaled to the administration its desire to streamline the security screening process for travelers. For the reasons as stated herein, your expedited action on this request is greatly appreciated.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 114(f) Name of Law: Aviation and Transportation Security Act

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:
	72 FR 576	01/05/2007
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

IC Title Form No. Form Name DHS TRIP Traveler Inquiry Form DHS Form 590 Authorization to Release Information to Another Person

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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	31,980	0	0	31,980	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	31,980	0	0	31,980	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	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: This is a new collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $199,200

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

Agency Contact: Katrina Wawer 571 227-1995 [email protected]

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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: 02/14/2007

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