[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 33 (Thursday, February 17, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9080-9081]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-03388]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Transportation Security Administration

[Docket No. TSA-2005-21866]


Intent To Request Extension From OMB of One Current Public 
Collection of Information: Enhanced Security Procedures at Ronald 
Reagan Washington National Airport

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 1652-0035, 
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 requires 
General Aviation (GA) aircraft operators who wish to fly into and out 
of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to designate a 
security coordinator and adopt a DCA Access Standard Security Program 
(DASSP). The collection also involves obtaining information for Armed 
Security Officers (ASOs).

DATES: Send your comments by April 18, 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 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;

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    (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

    OMB Control Number 1652-0035; Enhanced Security Procedures at 
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Each person who wishes 
to operate an aircraft into and out of DCA must designate a security 
coordinator and adopt the DASSP. See 49 CFR 1562.21 and 1562.23. Once 
aircraft operators have adopted the DASSP, the operators must request a 
tentative slot reservation from the Federal Aviation Administration 
(FAA) and request authorization from TSA to fly into or out of DCA 
(this information is collected under OMB control number 1652-0033 TSA 
Airspace Waiver Program). If TSA approves the flight, TSA will transmit 
that information to FAA.

DCA Access Standard Security Program

    The DASSP application collects basic information about the 
applicant, the aircraft operator, and the security coordinator that the 
operator wishes to designate, as well as the identifier of the airport 
used as a base of operation and whether the operator presently complies 
with a TSA Standard Security Program.
    TSA also requires the following individuals to submit fingerprints 
for a criminal history records check (CHRC) and other identifying 
information for a name-based security threat assessment: Individuals 
designated as security coordinators by Fixed Base Operators (FBOs) 
under 49 CFR 1562.25 \1\ and GA aircraft operators under 1562.23; 
crewmembers who operate GA aircraft into and out of DCA in accordance 
with 49 CFR 1562.23 and DASSP; and ASOs approved in accordance with 49 
CFR part 1562.29. For crewmembers, TSA also uses this information to 
check their FAA records to determine whether they have a record of 
violation of specified FAA regulations. As part of the threat 
assessment process, TSA shares the information with the Federal Bureau 
of Investigation (FBI) and the FAA.
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    \1\ An FBO is a business granted the right by the airport 
sponsor to operate on an airport and provide aeronautical services 
such as fueling, hangering, tie-down and parking, aircraft rental, 
aircraft maintenance, flight instruction, etc.
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    Aircraft operators must also maintain CHRC records of all employees 
and authorized representatives for whom a CHRC has been completed. 
These records must be made available to TSA upon request.

Armed Security Officer Program

    Each aircraft operating into or out of DCA must have onboard at 
least one armed security officer, with limited exceptions. See 49 CFR 
1562.23(e)(7). Under the Armed Security Officer Program, established in 
accordance with 49 CFR 1562.29, aircraft operators and FBOs 
participating in this program can nominate the individuals they would 
like to be qualified as ASOs by submitting an ASO nomination form to 
TSA. Once nominated, the ASOs are required to submit fingerprints and 
identifying information, personal history information, a photograph, 
and weapon information before an ASO application can be approved. TSA 
uses the applicants' information to conduct a complete vetting to 
include fingerprint-based CHRC and security threat assessment, 
including an employment history verification check of all prior law 
enforcement positions. Upon successful completion of these checks and 
law enforcement employment history review, TSA makes the final 
determination of ASO applicant eligibility. All qualified applicants 
must then successfully complete a TSA-approved training course.
    TSA estimates a total of 76 respondents annually for DASSP 
applications, with an annual hour burden estimate of 76. In addition, 
TSA estimates 84 respondents annually for ASO nominations, with an 
annual hour burden estimate of 98. The total number of respondents is 
estimated to be 160 and the annual burden is estimated to be 174 hours.

    Dated: February 11, 2022.
Christina A. Walsh,
TSA Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, Information Technology.
[FR Doc. 2022-03388 Filed 2-16-22; 8:45 am]
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