Under 49 U.S.C. 44920, an airport may submit an application to TSA to have the screening of passengers and property required by 49 U.S.C. 44901 conducted by non-Federal personnel. TSA must approve the application if the approval "would not compromise security or detrimentally affect the cost-efficiency or the effectiveness of the screening of passengers or property at the airport." TSA implements this requirement through the Screening Partnership Program (SPP). Currently, 22 airports participate in the program. Participation in the SPP is initiated with the application covered by this information collection.
US Code:
49 USC 44901
Name of Law: Screening passengers and property
US Code:
49 USC 44920
Name of Law: Security screening opt-out program
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.