[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 71 (Tuesday, April 14, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Page 20003]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-08562]


=======================================================================
-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Transportation Security Administration

[Docket No. TSA-2002-11602]


Intent To Request Renewal From OMB of One Current Public 
Collection of Information: Security Programs for Foreign Air Carriers

AGENCY: Transportation Security Administration, DHS.

ACTION: 60-Day notice.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

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 1652-0005, 
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 information collection and its expected burden. This information 
collection is mandatory for foreign air carriers and must be submitted 
prior to entry into the United States.

DATES: Send your comments by June 15, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be emailed 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: Christina A. Walsh at the above 
address, or by telephone (571) 227-2062.

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 1652-0005; Security Programs for Foreign Air 
Carriers, 49 CFR part 1546. TSA uses the information collected to 
determine compliance with 49 CFR part 1546 and to ensure passenger 
safety by monitoring foreign air carrier security procedures. Foreign 
air carriers must carry out security measures to provide for the safety 
of persons and property traveling on flights provided by the foreign 
air carrier against acts of criminal violence and air piracy, and the 
introduction of explosives, incendiaries, or weapons aboard an 
aircraft. This information collection is mandatory for foreign air 
carriers and must be submitted prior to entry into the United States. 
The information TSA collects includes identifying information on 
foreign air carriers' flight crews and passengers. Specifically, TSA 
requires foreign air carriers to submit the following information: (1) 
A master crew list of all flight and cabin crew members flying to and 
from the United States; (2) the flight crew list on a flight-by-flight 
basis; and (3) passenger information on a flight-by-flight basis. 
Foreign air carriers are required to provide this information via 
electronic means. On June 19, 2014, TSA removed the previous security 
program requirement that foreign air carriers submit information 
regarding the amount of cargo screened because all foreign air carriers 
are required to screen 100% of cargo.
    Additionally, foreign air carriers must maintain these records, as 
well as training records for crew members and individuals performing 
security-related functions, and make them available to TSA for 
inspection upon request. TSA will continue to collect information to 
determine foreign air carrier compliance with other requirements of 49 
CFR part 1546. TSA estimates that there will be approximately 170 
respondents to the information collection, with an annual burden 
estimate of 1,029,010 hours.

    Dated: April 6, 2015.
Christina A. Walsh,
TSA Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, Office of Information Technology.
[FR Doc. 2015-08562 Filed 4-13-15; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 9110-05P