Security Threat Assessment for Individuals Applying for a Hazardous Materials Endorsement for a Commercial Driver's License
Revision of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
01/06/2022
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
04/30/2022
341,081
272,306
332,978
445,321
19,878,248
20,238,644
This information collection involves applicant submission of biometric and biographic information for TSA's security threat assessment in order to obtain the hazardous materials endorsement (HME) on a commercial drivers license (CDL) issued by the U.S. States and the District of Columbia. This collection supports the implementation of section 1012 of the USA PATRIOT Act (Pub. L. 107-56, 115 Stat. 272, 396, Oct. 26, 2001), which mandates that no State or the District of Columbia may issue a HME on a CDL unless TSA has first determined the driver is not a threat to transportation security.
TSA has updated its burden estimates with new data because HME holders will have the option of renewing online, whereas currently all renewals must be in person. All tables have been updated to reflect the most recent historic data, and TSA accounts for online renewals which will result in overall burden reductions for renewing applicants in TSA-agent States. TSA modified the estimates to include online renewals, as well as reduced the fee for renewals.
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.