Telecommunications Service Priority System

OMB Control No: 1670-0005	ICR Reference No: 202305-1670-002
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201906-1670-001
Agency/Subagency: DHS/CISA	Agency Tracking No: PRA-ECD-00001395
Title: Telecommunications Service Priority System
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 11/02/2023

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	25,911	0
Time Burden (Hours)	7,165	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The information will ensure that vital telecommunications service are available during national emergencies. The information is used to identify critical telecommunications services and assign them a TSP Authorization code. This code establishes the order in which vital services are to be restored. National Security and Emergency Preparedness users and providers are affected.

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Authorizing Statute(s): EO: EO 13618 Name/Subject of EO: Assignment of National Security and Emergency Preparedness Telecommunications Functions

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 21203	04/10/2023
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 24215	11/02/2023
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 5

IC Title Form No. Form Name TSP Action Appeal for Service Users DHS Form SF317 TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE PRIORITY (TSP) SYSTEM TSP ACTION APPEAL FOR SERVICE USERS TSP Request for Service Users DHS FORM SF315 TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE PRIORITY (TSP) SYSTEM TSP REQUEST FOR SERVICE USERS TSP Revalidation for Service Users DHS Form SF314 TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE PRIORITY (TSP) SYSTEM REVALIDATION FOR SERVICE USERS TSP Service Confirmation for Service Vendors DHS Form SF318 TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE PRIORITY (TSP) SYSTEM TSP SERVICE CONFIRMATION FOR SERVICE VENDORS TSP Service Reconciliation For Service Vendors DHS Form SF319 TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE PRIORITY (TSP) SYSTEM TSP SERVICE RECONCILIATION FOR SERVICE VENDORS

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	25,911	0	0	0	-12,755	38,666
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	7,165	0	0	0	-3,188	10,353
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: There have been no changes to the information being collected. The annual government cost has increased due to increased wage rates/compensation factors and IT system security requirements. The estimated number of respondents for the SF315 Form has decreased from 37,505 to 24,750. This update results in an annual decrease in the burden estimates by 12,755 responses and 3,188 burden hours.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,145,896

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

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? No

Agency Contact: Benjamin Thomsen 202 254-7179 [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: 11/02/2023

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