TSA has implemented regulations creating the Certified Cargo Screening Program (CCSP) for Certified Cargo Screening Facilities (CCSF) to screen cargo for transport on passenger aircraft. TSA amended existing security regulations and programs for aircraft operators, foreign air carriers, airport operators, and indirect air carriers (IACs). TSA also expanded background check requirements to new populations, including CCSF employees, and individuals who have access to screened cargo.
TSA revised the number of CCSFs to account for current enrollment and the types of facilities that may enroll in the future. As a result of the drop in the projected CCSF population, there will be fewer applicants from which fixed costs of STAs can be recovered, which will thereby increase the per applicant fee. TSA also has eliminated the TSA-approved validation firms (TAVFs) from the CCSP in favor of continued TSA assessments. This change was made in light of a reduction in expected CCSP enrollment.
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.