The TSA infoBoards is a data management system that integrates security-related information and communications at the sensitive security information (SSI) level. It provides an information sharing forum supporting coordination and collaboration with and among TSAâs stakeholders, including industry, Federal agencies, and state and local governmentsâand it is located in a secure online environment and is accessible from the Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN) and TSA (for TSA staff only). It disseminates mission-critical information to users inside and outside of the TSA organization.
There are no changes to the information being collected. However, the cost to the Federal Government has decreased from $2,936,226 to $136,890 due to the reduction of start-up expenses. Also, the information collection burden has decreased due to the use of actual data, which reduced the annual respondents' estimate from 6,000 to 5,000. Further, as noted in the response to question 2 in the Supporting Statement, TSA has added an additional instrument to TSA Form 1427. The form will now reference an additional instrument: TSA Form 1430, Computer Access Agreement (CAA) External Personnel Only. The additional form does not change the burden to the collection.
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.