Air Cargo Security Requirements

OMB Control No: 1652-0040	ICR Reference No: 200908-1652-004
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200607-1652-001
Agency/Subagency: DHS/TSA	Agency Tracking No: 1652-0040
Title: Air Cargo Security Requirements
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Emergency	Approval Requested By: 08/27/2009
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 09/18/2009
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 08/19/2009
Terms of Clearance: Prior to resubmission requesting an extension TSA will also explore ways to revise the instructions in an effort to streamline the instructions. Also prior to a submission requesting an extension of this information collection, the agency must submit to OMB a summary of all comments received on the information collection and any changes made in response to these comments.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2010	6 Months From Approved	09/30/2009
Responses	884,844	0	49,395
Time Burden (Hours)	73,567	0	60,107
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	4,000

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Abstract: TSA created a mandatory security program for all-cargo aircraft operations and amending existing security regulations and programs for aircraft operators, foreign air carriers, airport operators, and indirect air carriers (IACs). TSA also conducts security threat assessments on individiuals, including IAC employees who have unescorted access to cargo.

Emergency Justfication: Congressional Mandates

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 107 - 71 115 Stat. 597 (Nov. 19, 2001) Name of Law: The 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:
1652-AA64	Final or interim final rulemaking	74 FR 47672	09/16/2009

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 5

IC Title Form No. Form Name Air Cargo Security Requirements Security Programs Security Threat Assessment (STA) TSA Form Number 419F Security Threat Assessment Applicaton Known Shippers--Web-based Entry TSA Form 419H Aviation Security Known Shipper Verification Recordkeeping Cargo Reporting

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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	884,844	49,395	0	835,449	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	73,567	60,107	0	13,460	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	4,000	0	-4,000	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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: The burden has increased because the original Congressional mandate called for 50% screening by February 2009, and TSA is well on its way to achieveing the mandate for 100% screeing for all air cargo by August 2010.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $6,510

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)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

Agency Contact: Ginger LeMay 571 227-3616 [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: 08/19/2009

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