The SAFETY Act provides provide incentives for the development and deployment of anti-terrorism technologies by creating a system of risk and litigation management. The Act creates certain liability limitations for claims arising out of, relating to, or resulting from an Act of Terrorism, as defined by the Secretary of Homeland Security. These Applications are received from business entities, associations, and State, Local and Tribal Government entities. Applications are reviewed for benefits, technology/program evaluations, and regulatory compliance.
DHS FORM 10001 (10/06), DHS FORM 10002 (10/06), DHS Form 10009 (10/06), DHS Form 10010 (10/06), DHS Form 10004 (10/06), DHS Form 10008 (10/06), DHS Form 10006 (10/06), DHS FORM 10003 (10/06), DHS Form 10005 (10/06), DHS Form 10007 (10/06)
With the SAFETY Act having been implemented since 2006, the number of new SAFETY Act applications has decreased over time. The new burdern estimates accounts for the expected decrease in the number of new applications for SAFETY Act approval. For this submission, all forms have been separated out instead of listed as one Information Collection.
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:
(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;
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.