[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 212 (Thursday, November 2, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 64547-64548]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-18485]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Transportation Security Administration


Intent To Request Renewal From OMB of One Current Public 
Collection of Information: Aircraft Operator Security

AGENCY: Transportation Security Administration, DHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) invites 
public comment on one currently approved information collection 
requirement abstracted below that we will submit to the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) for renewal in compliance with the 
Paperwork Reduction Act.

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DATES: Send your comments by January 2, 2007.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be mailed or delivered to Katrina Kletzly, 
Attorney-Advisor, Office of the Chief Counsel, TSA-2, Transportation 
Security Administration, 601 South 12th Street, Arlington, VA 22202-
4220.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Katrina Kletzly at the above address, 
or by telephone (571) 227-1995 or facsimile (571) 227-1381.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 
3501 et seq.), an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is 
not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it 
displays a valid OMB control number. Therefore, in preparation for OMB 
review and approval of the following information collection, TSA is 
soliciting comments to--
    (1) Evaluate whether the proposed information requirement is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, 
including whether the information will have practical utility;
    (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden;
    (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to 
be collected; and
    (4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those 
who are to respond, including using appropriate automated, electronic, 
mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms 
of information technology.

Information Collection Requirement

    TSA is seeking to renew its OMB control number, 1652-0003, Aircraft 
Operator Security. TSA has implemented aircraft operator security 
standards at 49 CFR part 1544, which requires each aircraft operator to 
adopt and implement a security program. As part of these security 
programs, aircraft operators are required to maintain and update, as 
necessary, records of compliance with the security program provisions 
outlined in part 1544. This regulation also requires aircraft operators 
to make their security programs and associated records available for 
inspection by TSA to ensure security, safety, and regulatory 
compliance. Under this regulation, aircraft operators must ensure 
flightcrew members and employees with unescorted access authority or 
who perform screening functions submit to a criminal history records 
check (CHRC); to conduct the CHRC, these individuals must provide 
identifying information, including fingerprints. The collection 
requirements associated with aircraft operator security programs remain 
critical in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 
2001. The current estimated annual reporting burden for an estimated 80 
respondent air carriers is 41,600 hours.

    Issued in Arlington, Virginia, on October 27, 2006.
Peter Pietra,
Director of Privacy Policy and Compliance.
[FR Doc. E6-18485 Filed 11-1-06; 8:45 am]
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