[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 8 (Wednesday, January 12, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 1773-1774]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-00386]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Transportation Security Administration


Intent To Request Extension From OMB of One Current Public 
Collection of Information: Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act and 
Retired Badge/Credential

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 1652-0071, 
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 collection 
involves the submission of information from certain current and former 
TSA employees who are interested in a Law Enforcement Officers Safety 
Act of 2004 (LEOSA) Identification (ID) Card, a retired badge, and/or a 
retired credential.

DATES: Send your comments by March 14, 2022.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be emailed to [email protected] or delivered 
to the TSA PRA Officer, Information Technology (IT), TSA-11, 
Transportation Security Administration, 6595 Springfield Center Drive, 
Springfield, VA 20598-6011.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: 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.

Information Collection Requirement

LEOSA

    OMB Control Number 1652-0071; Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act 
and Retired Badge/Credential. Under 18 U.S.C. 926C, which codifies a 
portion of LEOSA,\1\ a ``qualified retired law enforcement officer'' 
may carry a concealed firearm in any jurisdiction in the United States, 
regardless of State or local laws, with certain limitations and 
conditions. In accordance with LEOSA, the Department of Homeland 
Security (DHS) issued DHS Directive and Instruction Manual 257-01, Law 
Enforcement Officers Safety Act (Nov. 5, 2009). DHS Directive 257-01 
requires DHS components to implement the provisions of LEOSA pertaining 
to qualified retired Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs) as cost-
effectively and efficiently as possible consistent with the 
requirements and intent of the statute for LEOs formerly employed by 
DHS and predecessor agencies.
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    \1\ Public Law 108-277, 118 Stat. 865, July 22, 2004, codified 
in 18 U.S.C. 926B and 926C, as amended by the Law Enforcement 
Officers Safety Act Improvements Act of 2010 (Pub. L. 111-272, 124 
Stat. 2855; Oct. 12, 2010) and National Defense Authorization Act 
for Fiscal Year 2013 (Pub. L. 112-239, 126 Stat. 1970; Jan. 2, 
2013).
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    TSA subsequently issued TSA Management Directive (MD) 3500.1, LEOSA 
Applicability and Eligibility (Oct. 7, 2001), to implement the LEOSA 
statute and DHS directive. Under this MD, TSA issues photographic 
identification to retired LEOs who separated or retired from TSA in 
``good standing'' and meet other qualification requirements identified 
in this MD.

Retired Badge/Credential

    Under TSA MD 2800.11, Badge and Credential Program, a TSA employee 
retiring from Federal service is eligible to receive a ``retired badge 
and/or credential'' if the individual: (1) Was issued a badge and/or 
credential, (2) qualifies for a Federal annuity under the Civil Service 
Retirement System or the Federal Employees Retirement System, and (3) 
meets all of the other qualification requirements under the MD.\2\
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    \2\ These instructions are included in DHS Instruction: 121-01-
002 (Issuance and Control of DHS Badges); DHS Instruction 121-01-008 
(Issuance and Control of the DHS Credentials); and the associated 
Handbook for TSA MD 2800.11.
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    If the employee is approved for a retired badge and/or credential, 
his or her badge and/or credential will be replicated by TSA and marked 
with the word ``RETIRED,'' to indicate that the retired employee no 
longer has the authority to perform specific official functions 
pursuant to law, statute, regulation, or DHS Directive. In the case of 
a retired LEO, the individual is prohibited from using the TSA retired 
credential as photographic identification for the purposes of the 
LEOSA.

Purpose and Description of Data Collection

    Under TSA's current application process for these two programs,

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qualified applicants may apply for a LEOSA ID Card, a Retired Badge, 
and/or a Retired Credential, as applicable, either while still employed 
by TSA (shortly before separating or retiring) or after they have 
separated or retired (after they become private citizens, i.e., are no 
longer employed by the Federal Government).
    The LEOSA Identification Card Application (TSA Form 2825A) requires 
collection of identifying information, contact information, official 
title, separation date, and last known field office. Identifying 
information, such as the date of birth and social security number, are 
necessary to confirm the individual's identity and to process the 
individual through the National Crime Information Center database. 
Similarly, for purposes of a retired badge and/or credential, TSA Form 
2808-R, Retired Badge and/or Retired Credential Application, requires 
collection of identifying information, contact information, TSA 
employment/position information (TSA component or Government agency), 
official title, and entry on duty date. This collection of information 
is necessary to confirm the identity of the individual, conduct the 
necessary qualification process to determine the individual's 
eligibility for a retired badge and/or credential, and to contact the 
individual if needed.
    Based on current data, TSA estimates 183 TSA Forms 2825A and 183 
TSA Forms 2808-R will be submitted, for a total of 366 respondents 
annually. It takes approximately 5 minutes (0.08333 hours) to complete 
either form, so the total annual hour burden to the public will be 366 
x 0.08333 hours, or 30.5 hours.

    Dated: January 6, 2022.
Christina A. Walsh,
TSA Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, Information Technology.
[FR Doc. 2022-00386 Filed 1-11-22; 8:45 am]
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