[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 36 (Friday, February 23, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 8191-8192]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-3065]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY


Preparedness Directorate, Office of Infrastructure Preparedness; 
Submission for New Collection (Chemical Facility Security Training 
Program)

AGENCY: Preparedness Directorate, Office of Infrastructure 
Preparedness, Department of Homeland Security.

ACTION: Notice; 60-day notice request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) invites the general 
public and other federal agencies the opportunity to comment on 
approved information collection request (ICR) OMB 1670-NEW. As required 
by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. 
chapter 35) as amended by the Clinger-Cohen Act (Pub. L. 104-106), DHS 
is soliciting comments for the approved information collection request.

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before April 24, 2007 
to be assured consideration.

ADDRESSES: OIP CNPPD, Attn: Amy Freireich, 1800 South Bell Street 8th 
Floor, Arlington, VA 22202 or e-mail [email protected] or call 
703-605-1203.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Interested persons are invited to 
submit written comments on the proposed information collection to the 
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and 
Budget. Comments should be addressed to Nathan Lesser, Desk Officer, 
Department of Homeland Security/ Preparedness Directorate, Office of 
Infrastructure Protection, and sent via electronic mail to [email protected] or faxed to (202) 395-6974.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Direct all written comments to both the 
Department of Homeland Security and the Office of Information and 
Regulatory Affairs at the above addresses. A copy of this ICR, with 
applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by calling the 
Paperwork Reduction Act Contact listed above.
    The Office of Management and Budget is particularly interested in 
comments which:
    (1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information 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 of 
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proposed collection of information, including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used;
    (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 through the use of appropriate automated, 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic 
submissions of responses.

Analysis

    Agency: Department of Homeland Security, Preparedness Directorate, 
Office of Infrastructure Preparedness.
    Title: DHS Chemical Facility Security Training Program.
    OMB Number: 1670-NEW.
    Frequency: Annually.
    Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 400,000.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 60 minutes.
    Total Burden Hours: 400,000.
    Total Burden Cost: (capital/startup): $0.
    Total Burden Cost: (operating/maintaining): $16,000 annually.
    Description: The DHS Chemical and Nuclear Preparedness and 
Protection Division (CNPPD) is providing an Internet on-line voluntary 
training program to improve security in the chemical industry sector. 
Information is automatically collected in a computer database as result 
of individuals engaging in the training. Explicit reporting or 
recordkeeping is not required. The training is designed for the general 
chemical facility employee. U.S. chemical industry direct employment is 
about 882,000 (2004 per American Chemisty Council); approximately half 
of employees are estimated as potential participants. Estimated 
duration of training is 30 to 60 minutes in first year, and less if 
individuals do ``refresher'' in succeeding years. Minimal participation 
data are collected automatically as trainee completes the on-line 
exercises. Upon completion, a Certificate of Completion is generated at 
the trainee's computer work station, printed and optionally e-mailed to 
a facility supervisor. DHS will monitor program participation, success 
in training and basic distribution variables submitted upon 
registration, but not personal identification, and may analyze and 
report to government management, Congress and the public periodically.

Charlie Church,
Director, Information and Technology Division, Chief Information 
Officer, Preparedness Directorate.
 [FR Doc. E7-3065 Filed 2-22-07; 8:45 am]
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