DHS Chemical Security AwarenessTraining Program

OMB Control No: 1670-0009	ICR Reference No: 200702-1670-005
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DHS/CISA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: DHS Chemical Security AwarenessTraining 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: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 10/09/2007
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 07/11/2007
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2010	36 Months From Approved
Responses	400,000	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	400,000	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Department of Homeland Security (DHS)Chemical and Nuclear Preparedness and Protection Division (CNPPD) is providing an Internet on-line voluntary training program to improve security in the chemical industry sector. Information is automatically collected in a computer database as result of individuals engaging in the training. Explicit reporting or record keeping is not required. The training is designed for the general chemical facility employee. U.S. chemical industry direct employment is about 882,000 (2004 per American Chemistry Council); approximately half of employees are estimated as potential participants. Estimated duration of training is 30 to 60 minutes in first year, and less if individuals do

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 107 - 296 304 Name of Law: Homeland Security Act of 2002    PL: Pub.L. 109 - 295 550 Name of Law: Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2007    PL: Pub.L. 109 - 347 113 Name of Law: Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2006    PL: Pub.L. 107 - 295 109 Name of Law: Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002

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 8191	02/23/2007
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 32676	06/13/2007
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 Chemical Facility Sector Training Survey

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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	400,000	0	0	400,000	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	400,000	0	0	400,000	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: Changing Regulations

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new collection. As part of DHS goal to increase the security of the infrastructure, the agency is providing this voluntary training opportunity to all those who are responsible for the physical security of a facility.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $36,000

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: Amy Freireich 703 605-1203 [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: 07/11/2007

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