In future submissions, TSA should clarify some of the types of conditions that may require follow-up, and, the types of information required to facilitate MHC clearance.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2012
36 Months From Approved
06/30/2011
10,000
0
10,000
10,000
0
10,000
4,400
0
4,100
In furtherance of TSA's authority to provide for deployment of Federal Air Marshals (FAMs) on passenger flights, and provide for appropriate training, supervision, and equipment of FAMs TSA policy requires that applicants for Office of Law Enforcement/ Federal Air Marshal positions meet certain medical standards, which includes a psychological evaluation. Applicants will be required to complete a certification regarding their mental health history and provide an explanation for anything they cannot certify. This certification is carefully geared to capitalize on other elements of the assessment process, such as personal interviews, physical task assessment, background investigation, as well as the other components of the medical examination and assessment.
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.
Form TSA FORM 1164 FAMS Mental Health Certification
FAMS_Mental_Cert_SS_101810.docx
DHS-TSA 001.pdf
Narrative_of_Changes_1652-0043.doc
FAMS Mental Health Certification