[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 239 (Tuesday, December 15, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66369-66370]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-29739]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

[Docket No. DHS-2009-0153]


National Protection and Programs Directorate; Methodology 
Technical Implementation Functional Survey

AGENCY: National Protection and Programs Directorate, Department of 
Homeland Security.

ACTION: 30-Day Notice and request for comments; New Information 
Collection request, 1670-NEW.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security, National Protection and 
Programs Directorate has submitted the following information collection 
request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review 
and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 
(Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). The National Protection and 
Programs Directorate is soliciting comments concerning new collection 
request Methodology Technical Implementation (MTI) Functional Survey. 
DHS previously published this information collection request (ICR) in 
the Federal Register on September 14, 2009, at 74 FR 47010, for a 60-
day public comment period. No comments were received by DHS. The 
purpose of this notice is to allow additional 30 days for public 
comments.

DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until January 14, 
2010. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.

ADDRESSES: 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 OMB Desk Officer, Department of Homeland Security and sent 
via electronic mail to [email protected] or faxed to (202) 
395-5806.
    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 
the 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If additional information is required 
contact: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), National Protection 
and Programs Directorate, Lisa Hormann, Infrastructure Information 
Collection Division, DHS/NPPD/IP/IICD, [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Methodology Technical Implementation 
(MTI) Project Office supports the 18 critical infrastructure and key 
resource (CIKR) sectors by integrating risk and vulnerability 
assessment methodologies into automated tools. MTI efforts address the 
unique needs and requirements of each sector by working with sector 
partners to develop tailored solutions that enable the identification, 
analysis, and management of sector specific security risks. The MTI 
team collaborates with Sector-Specific Agencies (SSAs), Sector and 
Government Coordinating Councils (SCCs and GCCs), and divisions within 
the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Infrastructure 
Protection. The MTI team also works with sector specialists, risk 
analysts, private sector individuals, and Federal agency 
representatives. Efficient and effective use of the MTI tools helps all 
CIKR sectors nationwide reach their goal of making their sectors safer 
and provides a way to comply with recommendations in the National 
Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP). To ensure that interested 
stakeholders achieve this mission, MTI requests opinions and 
information from users of the tool regarding tool functions and 
improvements. The MTI Project Office is administered out of the 
Infrastructure Information Collection Division (IICD) in the Office of 
Infrastructure Protection (IP). The survey data collected is for 
internal MTI, IICD and IP use only. The MTI Project Office will use the 
results of the Functional Survey to determine levels of customer 
satisfaction with the MTI tools and prioritize future improvements of 
key tool functions. The results will also allow the program to 
appropriate funds cost-effectively based on user need, and cost savings 
while improving the tool.

Analysis

    Agency: Department of Homeland Security, National Protection and 
Programs Directorate.
    Title: MTI Functional Survey.
    OMB Number: 1670-NEW.
    Frequency: Annual.
    Affected Public: Business or other for profit.
    Number of Respondents: 5,500.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 15 minutes (.25 hours).
    Total Burden Hours: 1375 annual burden hours.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintaining): $20,520.

    Signed: December 8, 2009.
Thomas Chase Garwood, III,
Chief Information Officer, National Protection and Programs 
Directorate, Department of Homeland Security.
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