[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 128 (Wednesday, July 3, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 31895-31897]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-14253]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Transportation Security Administration


Intent To Request an Extension From OMB of One Current Public 
Collection of Information: Pipeline Corporate Security Review 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

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Information Collection Request (ICR), Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) control number 1652-0056, 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. The collection allows TSA to assess the current 
security practices in the pipeline industry through TSA's Pipeline 
Corporate Security Review (PCSR) program. The PCSR program is part of 
the larger domain awareness, prevention, and protection program 
supporting TSA's and the Department of Homeland Security's missions.

DATES: Send your comments by September 3, 2019.

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 1652-0056; Pipeline Corporate Security Review 
(PCSR) Program. Under the Aviation and Transportation Security Act 
(ATSA) \1\ and delegated authority from the Secretary of Homeland 
Security, TSA has broad responsibility and authority for ``security in 
all modes of transportation . . . including security responsibilities . 
. . over modes of transportation that are exercised by the Department 
of Transportation.'' \2\ TSA is specifically empowered to assess 
threats to transportation,\3\ develop policies, strategies, and plans 
for dealing with threats to transportation,\4\ oversee the 
implementation and adequacy of security measures at transportation 
facilities,\5\ and carry out other appropriate duties relating to 
transportation security.\6\ The Implementing Recommendations of the 9/
11 Commission Act (9/11 Act) included a specific requirement for TSA to 
conduct assessments of critical pipeline facilities.\7\
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    \1\ Public Law 107-71 (115 Stat. 597; Nov. 19, 2001), codified 
at 49 U.S.C. 114.
    \2\ See 49 U.S.C. 114(d). The TSA Administrator's current 
authorities under ATSA have been delegated to him by the Secretary 
of Homeland Security. Section 403(2) of the Homeland Security Act 
(HSA) of 2002, Public Law 107-296 (116 Stat. 2135, Nov. 25, 2002), 
transferred all functions of TSA, including those of the Secretary 
of Transportation and the Under Secretary of Transportation of 
Security related to TSA, to the Secretary of Homeland Security. 
Pursuant to DHS Delegation Number 7060.2, the Secretary delegated to 
the Administrator of TSA, subject to the Secretary's guidance and 
control, the authority vested in the Secretary with respect to TSA, 
including that in section 403(2) of the HSA.
    \3\ 49 U.S.C. 114(f)(2).
    \4\ 49 U.S.C. 114(f)(3).
    \5\ 49 U.S.C. 114(f)(11).
    \6\ 49 U.S.C. 114(f)(15).
    \7\ Public Law 110-53 (121 Stat. 266; August 3, 2007), sec. 
1557.
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    Consistent with these authorities and requirements, TSA developed 
the PCSR program to assess the current security practices in the 
pipeline industry, with a focus on the physical and cyber security of 
pipelines and the crude oil and petroleum products, such as gasoline, 
diesel, jet fuel, home heating oil, and natural gas, moving through the 
system infrastructure. PCSRs are voluntary, face-to-face visits, 
usually at the headquarters facility of the pipeline owner/operator. 
Typically, TSA sends one to three employees to conduct a seven to eight 
hour interview with representatives from the owner/operator. The TSA 
representatives analyze the owner/operator's security plan and policies 
and compare their practices with recommendations in TSA's Pipeline 
Security Guidelines.
    During the PCSR assessment, the PCSR program subject matter 
experts:
     Meet with senior corporate officers and security managers.
     Develop knowledge of security planning at critical 
pipeline infrastructure sites.
     Establish and maintain a working relationship with key 
security staff who operate critical pipeline infrastructure.
     Identify industry smart practices and lessons learned.
     Maintain a dynamic modal network through effective 
communications with the pipeline industry and government stakeholders.
    Through this engagement, TSA is also able to establish and maintain 
productive working relationships with key pipeline security personnel. 
This engagement and access to pipeline facilities also enables TSA to 
identify and share smart security practices observed at one facility to 
help enhance and improve the security of the pipeline industry. As a 
result, participation in the voluntary PCSR program enhances pipeline 
security at both specific facilities and across the industry.
    TSA has developed a Question Set to aid in the conducting of PCSRs. 
The PCSR Question Set structures the TSA-owner/operator discussion and 
is the central data source for the security information TSA collects. 
TSA developed the PCSR Question Set based on input from government and 
industry stakeholders on how best to obtain relevant information from a 
pipeline owner/operator about its security plan and processes. The 
questions are designed to examine the company's current state of 
security, as well as to address measures that are applied if there is a 
change in the National Terrorism Advisory System. The PCSR Question Set 
also includes sections for facility site visits and owner/operator 
contact information. By asking questions related to specific topics 
(such as security program management, vulnerability assessments, 
components of the security plan, security training, and emergency 
communications), TSA is able to assess the strength of owner/operator's 
physical security, cyber security, emergency communication 
capabilities, and security training.
    This PCSR information collection provides TSA with real-time 
information on a company's security posture. The relationships these 
face-to-face contacts foster are critical to the Federal government's 
ability to reach out to the pipeline stakeholders affected

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by the PCSRs. In addition, TSA follows up via email with owner/
operators on specific recommendations made by TSA during the PCSR.
    When combined with information from other companies across the 
sector, TSA can identify and develop recommended smart practices and 
security recommendations for the pipeline mode. This information allows 
TSA to adapt programs to the changing security threat, while 
incorporating an understanding of the improvements owners/operators 
make in their security measures. Without this information, the ability 
of TSA to perform its security mission would be severely hindered.
    Portions of PCSR responses that are deemed Sensitive Security 
Information (SSI) are protected in accordance with procedures meeting 
the transmission, handling, and storage requirements of SSI set forth 
in 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) parts 15 and 1520.
    The annual hour burden for this information collection is estimated 
to be between 180 and 220 hours based upon 20 PCSR visits per year, 
each lasting a total of eight hours and the follow-up regarding 
security recommendations, lasting approximately one to three hours.

Christina A. Walsh,
TSA Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, Information Technology.
[FR Doc. 2019-14253 Filed 7-2-19; 8:45 am]
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