[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 118 (Tuesday, June 19, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Page 28444]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-13143]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Transportation Security Administration

[Docket No. TSA-2002-11602]


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

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 1652-0005, 
abstracted below that we will submit to OMB for an extension 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 August 20, 2018.

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 will be 
available at http://www.reginfo.gov upon its submission to OMB. 
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.
    Consistent with the requirements of Executive Order (E.O.) 13771, 
Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs, and E.O. 13777, 
Enforcing the Regulatory Reform Agenda, TSA is also requesting comments 
on the extent to which this request for information could be modified 
to reduce the burden on respondents.

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. The information TSA collects includes identifying information 
on foreign air carriers' flight crews and passengers. Specifically, TSA 
requires foreign air carriers to electronically 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 identifying information 
on a flight-by-flight basis. This information collection is mandatory 
for foreign air carriers and must be submitted prior to entry into the 
United States.
    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 
described above to determine foreign air carrier compliance with 
requirements of 49 CFR part 1546. TSA estimates that there will be 
approximately 180 respondents to the information collection, with an 
annual burden estimate of 1,278,352 hours.

    Dated: June 13, 2018.
Christina A. Walsh,
TSA Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, Office of Information Technology.
[FR Doc. 2018-13143 Filed 6-18-18; 8:45 am]
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