[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 128 (Thursday, July 2, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 39927-39928]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-14226]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Transportation Security Administration

[Docket No. TSA-2006-24191]


Intent To Request Extension From OMB of One Current Public 
Collection of Information: Transportation Worker Identification 
Credential (TWIC[supreg]) 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 1652-0047, 
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 involves the submission of biographic and biometric 
information that TSA uses to verify identity and conduct a security 
threat assessment (STA) for the TWIC[supreg] Program, and a customer 
satisfaction survey.

DATES: Send your comments by August 31, 2020.

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 1652-0047; Transportation Worker Identification 
Credential (TWIC[supreg]) Program. The Transportation Worker 
Identification Credential (TWIC[supreg]) program is a DHS program 
administered jointly by TSA and the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) to mitigate 
threats and vulnerabilities in the national maritime transportation 
system. The program implements authorities set forth in the Aviation 
and Transportation Security Act (ATSA) (Pub. L. 107-71; Nov. 19, 2002; 
sec. 106), the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 (MTSA) 
(Pub. L. 107-295; Nov. 25, 2002; sec. 102), and the Safe, Accountable, 
Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act--A Legacy for Users 
(SAFETEA-LU) (Pub. L. 109-59; Aug. 10, 2005; sec. 7105), codified at 49 
U.S.C. 5103a(g). TSA and the USCG implemented these requirements 
through a rulemaking codified at 33 CFR parts 105 and 106, and 49 CFR 
part 1572.
    TWIC[supreg] is a common credential for all personnel requiring 
unescorted access to secure areas of facilities and vessels regulated 
pursuant to requirements in the Maritime Transportation Security Act 
(MTSA) and certain mariners holding USCG credentials. Individuals in 
the field of transportation who are required to undergo an STA in 
certain other programs, such as the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism 
(CFATS) program, may also apply for a TWIC[supreg] and the associated 
security threat assessment to satisfy CFATS requirements.
    Before issuing an individual a TWIC[supreg], TSA performs an STA 
that includes checks of criminal history, immigration, and terrorism 
records. To conduct the STA, TSA must collect the following:
     Certain biographic information, including name, address, 
date of birth and other information;
     Fingerprints and photographs of applicants; and
     A $125.25 fee from applicants to cover the cost of the 
STA, as required by law (see 6 U.S.C. 469).
    TSA collects this information from applicants during an optional 
pre-enrollment step or during the enrollment session at an enrollment 
center.
    If TSA determines that the applicant is eligible to receive a 
TWIC[supreg] as a result of the STA, TSA issues and sends an activated 
TWIC[supreg] card to the address provided by the applicant or notifies 
the applicant that their TWIC[supreg] is ready for pick up and 
activation at an enrollment center. Once activated, this credential can 
be used for facility and vessel access control requirements to include 
card authentication, card validation, and identity verification. In the 
event of a lost, damaged or stolen credential, the cardholder must 
notify TSA immediately and may request a replacement card online, via 
telephone or, from an enrollment center for a $60.00 fee.
    TSA may also use the information to determine a TWIC[supreg] 
holder's eligibility to participate in TSA's expedited screening 
program for air travel, TSA PreCheckTM Application Program. 
Beginning April 2020, active (unexpired) TWIC[supreg] holders who meet 
the eligibility requirements for TSA PreCheck may use their 
TWIC[supreg] card's Credential Identification Number in the appropriate 
known traveler number field of an airline reservation to obtain 
expedited screening eligibility.
    TSA invites all TWIC[supreg] applicants to complete an optional 
survey to gather information on the applicants' overall customer 
satisfaction with the enrollment process. This optional survey is 
administered by a Trusted Agent (a representative of the TWIC[supreg] 
enrollment service provider, who performs enrollment functions) during 
the process to activate the TWIC[supreg].

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These surveys are collected at each enrollment center and compiled to 
produce reports that are reviewed by the contractor and TSA.
    TSA estimates that there will be approximately 541,514 respondents 
to this TWIC[supreg] information collection. The current estimated 
annualized hour burden is 681,785 hours.

    Dated: June 25, 2020.
Christina A. Walsh,
TSA Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, Information Technology.
[FR Doc. 2020-14226 Filed 7-1-20; 8:45 am]
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