[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 144 (Wednesday, July 27, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44944-44945]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-18902]


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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: 60-day Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) invites 
public comment on one currently approved Information Collection Request 
(ICR), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number 1652-0033, 
abstracted below that we will submit to OMB for renewal in compliance 
with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). The ICR describes the nature of 
the

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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 September 26, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be e-mailed to [email protected] or delivered to 
the TSA PRA Officer, Office of Information Technology (OIT), TSA-11, 
Transportation Security Administration, 601 South 12th Street, 
Arlington, VA 20598-6011.

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

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 http://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, 49 CFR 
part 1562. 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 U.S. and foreign 
aircraft operators who undergo security threat assessments to apply for 
approval to operate in U.S. restricted airspace, including over flying 
the United States and its territories. TSA is requesting this approval 
to respond to the needs of the general aviation community and to allow 
freedom of movement and commerce throughout U.S. airspace. Applicants 
can apply for a waiver online and must submit the request 
electronically within five 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 certain information about 
all passengers and crew members on board the flight in order for TSA to 
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 and address, and the 
proposed itinerary. Additionally, aircraft operators must provide the 
names, dates and places of birth, and Social Security or passport 
numbers of all passengers and crew members. The current estimated 
annual reporting burden is 2,500 hours.

    Issued in Arlington, Virginia, on July 20, 2011.
Joanna Johnson,
TSA Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, Office of Information and 
Technology.
[FR Doc. 2011-18902 Filed 7-26-11; 8:45 am]
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