In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, this information collection is approved for 3 years. The revisions to this collection will be phased in gradually. The agency will provide formal public notice about the phased implementation of the CFATS Personnel Surety Program at all high-risk chemical facilities, in accordance with this collection.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2022
36 Months From Approved
05/31/2019
203,305
0
195,000
33,884
0
113,600
5,158,226
0
0
CFATS Personnel Surety requires high-risk chemical facility to implement measures designed to identify people with terrorist ties. For the purposes of the CFATS Personnel Surety Program, âpeopleâ in Risk-Based Performance Standards (RBPS) 12(iv) is in reference to affected individuals (i.e., facility personnel or unescorted visitors with or seeking access to restricted areas or critical assets at high-risk chemical facilities). RBPS 12 requires high-risk chemical facilities to perform appropriate background checks on and ensure appropriate credentials for facility personnel, and, as appropriate, unescorted visitors with access to restricted areas or critical assets.
The revisions to the collection are outlined in an Appendix (âNarrative of Revisionsâ) to the supporting statement.
The changes to the burden include:
⢠Adjustment: Decrease in the average annual burden is a result of a change in the agency estimates after a review of the historical data collected since the Department implemented the CFATS Personnel Surety Program.
⢠Program Change: Increase in the startup cost as the Department expects a one-time burden for the expansion of the program to Tier 3 and Tier 4 facilities. Increase in the number of responses and total burden time for the Tier 3 and Tier 4 facilities.
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.
Background Check to Identify Affected Individuals With Terrorist Ties
1670-0029_CFATS PSP_Comment Matrix_Final.docx
1670-0027_CFATS PSP_Terms of Clearance Acknowledgment_Final.pdf
Background Check to Identify Affected Individuals With Terrorist Ties