This ICR collects information from chemical facilities to: (1) identify those which are high risk chemical facilities, (2) conduct detailed consequence and vulnerability assessments, (3) evaluate the security measures in site security plans, (4) provide training and collect applications to be a CVI Authorized User, (5) collect applications for to be granted access to the appropriate DHS IT System which supports this collection, and (6) collect information which enables the department to respond to questions from the public about the chemical security program this collection supports.
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.