[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 209 (Monday, October 29, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54368-54369]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-23593]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Transportation Security Administration


Intent To Request Extension From OMB of One Current Public 
Collection of Information: Pipeline Operator Security Information

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 1652-0055, 
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. 
Specifically, the collection involves the submission of data concerning 
pipeline security incidents.

DATES: Send your comments by December 28, 2018.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be emailed to [email protected] or delivered 
to the TSA PRA Officer, Information Technology (IT), 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 1652-0055; Pipeline Operator Security 
Information. In addition to TSA's broad responsibility and authority 
for ``security in all modes of transportation . . . including security 
responsibilities . . . over modes of transportation[,]'' see 49 U.S.C. 
114, TSA is required to issue recommendations for pipeline security 
measures and conduct inspections to assess implementation of the 
recommendations. See sec. 1557 of the Implementing Recommendations of 
the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007, Public Law 110-53 (August 3, 2007). 
Consistent with these requirements, TSA produced Pipeline Security 
Guidelines in December 2010, with an update published in March 2018.
    As the lead Federal agency for pipeline security and consistent 
with its statutory authorities, TSA needs to be notified of all (1) 
incidents that may indicate a deliberate attempt to disrupt pipeline 
operations and (2) activities that could be precursors to such an 
attempt. The Pipeline Security Guidelines encourage pipeline operators 
to notify the Transportation Security Operations Center (TSOC) via 
phone or email as soon as possible if any of the following incidents 
occurs or if there is other reason to believe that a terrorist incident 
may be planned or may have occurred:
     Explosions or fires of a suspicious nature affecting 
pipeline systems, facilities, or assets.
     Actual or suspected attacks on pipeline systems, 
facilities, or assets.
     Bomb threats or weapons of mass destruction (WMD) threats 
to pipeline systems, facilities, or assets.
     Theft of pipeline company vehicles, uniforms, or employee 
credentials.
     Suspicious persons or vehicles around pipeline systems, 
facilities, assets, or right-of-way.
     Suspicious photography or possible surveillance of 
pipeline systems, facilities, or assets.
     Suspicious phone calls from people asking about the 
vulnerabilities or

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security practices of a pipeline system, facility, or asset operation.
     Suspicious individuals applying for security-sensitive 
positions in the pipeline company.
     Theft or loss of Sensitive Security Information (SSI) 
(detailed pipeline maps, security plans, etc.).
     Actual or suspected cyber-attacks that could impact 
pipeline Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) or enterprise 
associated IT systems.
    When voluntarily contacting the TSOC, the Guidelines request 
pipeline operators to provide as much of the following information as 
possible:
     Name and contact information (email address, telephone 
number).
     The time and location of the incident, as specifically as 
possible.
     A description of the incident or activity involved.
     Who has been notified and what actions have been taken.
     The names and/or descriptions of persons involved or 
suspicious parties and license plates as appropriate.
    TSA expects voluntary reporting of pipeline security incidents will 
occur on an irregular basis. TSA estimates that approximately 32 
incidents will be reported annually, requiring a maximum of 30 minutes 
to collect, review, and submit event information. The potential burden 
to the public is estimated to be 16 hours.

    Dated: October 23, 2018.
Christina A. Walsh,
TSA Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, Information Technology.
[FR Doc. 2018-23593 Filed 10-26-18; 8:45 am]
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