Security Training Programs for Surface Mode Employees

OMB Control No: 1652-0066	ICR Reference No: 201611-1652-001
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DHS/TSA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Security Training Programs for Surface Mode Employees
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Comment filed on proposed rule	Conclusion Date: 06/01/2017
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 03/20/2017
Terms of Clearance: OMB is withholding approval at this time. The information collection will not be approved prior to publication of the final rule. On submission of the final rule to OMB, the agency should provide a summary of any comments related to the information collection and their response, including any changes made to the ICR as a result of comments.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date		36 Months From Approved
Responses	0	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	0	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (9/11 Act), requires the development, submission to TSA for approval, and implementation of a security training program for frontline employees of certain surface transportation providers. Because of this mandate, TSA is publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that would require the collection of information to implement the regulatory requirements.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 107 - 71 114 Name of Law: Aviation And Transportation Security Act    US Code: 49 USC 114 Name of Law: Transportation - TSA    PL: Pub.L. 110 - 53 1408, 1517, 1534 Name of Law: 9/11 Commission Act of 2007

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
1652-AA55	Proposed rulemaking	81 FR 91336	12/16/2016

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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: 15

IC Title Form No. Form Name Modified Security Training Program Development and Submission - OTRB (Large to Medium) Employee Training Documentation Recordkeeping - Freight Rail Employee Training Documentation Recordkeeping - PTPR Incident Reporting - PTPR Initial Security Training Program Development and Submission - Freight Rail Initial Security Training Program Development and Submission - OTRB (Large to Medium Operator) Modified Security Training Program Development and Submission - Freight Rail Modified Security Training Program Development and Submission - PTPR Modified Security Training Program Development and Submission - OTRB (Small) Security Coordinator Information Submission - OTRB Employee Training Documentation Recordkeeping - OTRB Initial Security Training Program Development and Submission - OTRB (Small Operators) Initial Security Training Program Development and Submission - PTPR Security Coordinator Information Submission - PTPR Incident Reporting - OTRB

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Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new Information Collection Request.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $190,920

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]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

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: Christina Walsh 571 227-2062 [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: 03/20/2017

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