[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 126 (Monday, June 30, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 36887-36888]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-14662]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Transportation Security Administration


Intent To Request Renewal From OMB of One Current Public 
Collection of Information: TSA Airspace Waiver Program

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 Request 
(ICR) abstracted below that we will submit to the Office of Management 
and Budget (OMB) for renewal in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction 
Act. The ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its 
expected burden. This collection of information allows TSA to conduct 
security threat assessments on individuals on board aircraft operating 
in restricted airspace pursuant to an airspace waiver. This collection 
will enhance aviation security and protect assets on the ground that 
are within the restricted airspace.

DATES: Send your comments by August 29, 2008.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be mailed or delivered to Joanna Johnson, 
Communications Branch, Business Management Office, Operational Process 
and Technology, TSA-32, Transportation Security Administration, 601 
South 12th Street, Arlington, VA 22202-4220.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joanna Johnson at the above address, 
or by telephone (571) 227-3651 or facsimile (571) 227-3588.

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. The ICR documentation is available 
at www.reginfo.gov. 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

    OMB Control Number 1652-0033; TSA Airspace Waiver Program. TSA is 
seeking approval to renew this collection of information in order to 
operate the airspace waiver program. The airspace waiver program allows 
general aviation aircraft operators who undergo security threat 
assessments to apply for approval to operate in restricted airspace. 
TSA is requesting this approval to respond to the needs of the general 
aviation community and to allow freedom of movement and commerce 
throughout United States airspace. Applicants can apply for a waiver 
online and must submit the request electronically within 7-10 business 
days prior to the start date of the flight. TSA will transmit the 
waiver request form to applicants either electronically or by 
facsimile, if necessary.
    To obtain a waiver, the aircraft operator must file a waiver 
request in advance of the flight containing information about all 
passengers and crew members on board the flight, so that TSA may 
perform a security threat assessment on each individual. The waiver 
request requires aircraft operators to provide information about the 
flight, passengers, and crew members. Specifically, waivers must 
include the purpose of the flight, the aircraft type and tail number, 
corporate information, including company name

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and address, and the proposed itinerary. Additionally, aircraft 
operators must provide the names, dates and places of birth, and Social 
Security numbers or passport numbers of all passengers and crew 
members. The current estimated annual reporting burden is 9,000 hours 
(6,000 respondents x 1.5 hours per respondent).

    Issued in Arlington, Virginia, on June 20, 2008.
Kriste Jordan,
Program Manager, Business Improvements and Communication, Office of 
Information and Technology.
[FR Doc. E8-14662 Filed 6-27-08; 8:45 am]
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