[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 59 (Tuesday, March 26, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 20991-20992]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-06289]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Transportation Security Administration

[Docket No. TSA-2009-0018]


Intent To Request Extension From OMB of One Current Public 
Collection of Information: Certified Cargo Screening Standard Security 
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 1652-0053, 
abstracted below that we will submit to the OMB for an extension in 
compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. The ICR describes the 
nature of the information collection and its expected burden. The 
collection involves applications for entities choosing to participate 
in TSA's Certified Cargo Screening Program (CCSP), including Certified 
Cargo Screening Facilities (CCSFs) and Certified Cargo Screening 
Facilities-Canine (CCSFs-K9). TSA is seeking an extension of this ICR 
for the continuation of the CCSP in order to secure aircraft carrying 
cargo.

DATES: Send your comments by May 28, 2024.

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

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nicole Raymond at the above address, 
or by telephone (703) 507-0442.

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 https://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

    OMB Control Number 1652-0053, Certified Cargo Screening Standard 
Security Program, 49 CFR parts 1515, 1540, 1544, 1546, 1548, and 1549. 
Section 1602 of The Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission 
Act of 2007 (9/11 Act) requires TSA to develop a system to screen 100 
percent of cargo transported on passenger aircraft no later than August 
2010.\1\ The statute requires the screening to be commensurate with the 
level of screening required to passenger checked baggage.\2\ TSA's 
implementing regulations currently requires 100 percent screening of 
all cargo transported on passenger aircraftin a manner approved by 
TSA.\3\
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    \1\ Public Law 110-53 (121 Stat. 266, Aug. 3, 2007), as codified 
at 49 U.S.C. 44901(g)(2).
    \2\ Id.
    \3\ See 49 CFR 1544.205(g) and 1546.205(g)(1).
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    TSA's CCSP supports the 9/11 Act mandate by providing a capability 
for complying with the 100 percent screening requirement. TSA's CCSP 
regulations allows shippers, indirect air carriers, and other entities 
to voluntarily participate in a program through which TSA certifies 
entities to screen air cargo off-airport before it is tendered to air 
carriers for transport on passenger aircraft. CCSFs may screen cargo 
off-airport and must implement measures to ensure a secure chain of 
custody from the point of screening to the point at which the cargo is 
tendered to the aircraft operator. The collection of information under 
the CCSP (see OMB number 1652-0053) are incorporated into this ICR.
    Section 1941 of the TSA Modernization Act required TSA to create a 
program for third-party canine teams to screen air cargo.\4\ TSA 
created the Third-Party Canine-Cargo (3PK9-C) program to expand the 
availability of 3PK9-C teams certified to TSA's standards for screening 
air cargo by explosive detection canine teams. TSA has incorporated 
this capability under the framework of the CCSP, providing

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an opportunity for canine team providers to choose to be regulated as 
CCSFs under 49 CFR part 1549 and approved to use Certified 3PK9-C teams 
to screen cargo for TSA regulated entities.
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    \4\ Division K of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (Pub. L. 
115-254) (Oct. 5, 2018; 132 Stat. 3186).
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    The 3PK9-C program has been critical in supporting the air cargo 
industry in meeting international requirements. As a signatory to the 
Convention on International Aviation, the United States has agreed to 
apply the standards contained in Annex 17 as promulgated by the 
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Amendment 14 of Annex 
17 removed the distinction between passenger and cargo operations and 
now requires that all cargo be subject to security controls, including 
screening where practicable, on all commercial air transport 
operations. Since June 30, 2021, the United States screens 100 percent 
of air cargo transported on all cargo aircraft destined to outbound 
international flights.
    All CCSFs are required to allow TSA to assess whether a person or 
entity meets the standards of the applicable security program 
requirements. Pursuant to 49 CFR part 1549, canine providers 
participating in this program are mobile and can screen and contract 
with air carriers and standard CCSFs to screen air cargo, on or off 
airport, with canine explosives detection teams certified as meeting 
TSA's standards. The 3PK9-C program also approves third-party (non-
governmental) certifiers, operating under the 3PK9-C Certifier Order, 
to evaluate canine teams to determine whether these teams meet the TSA 
certification standards for explosive detection and ensures effective 
security from the time the cargo is screened until it is accepted by an 
aircraft operator or a foreign air carrier for transport.
    As required by section 1941 of the TSA Modernization Act, no 
federal funds can be expended for the training or certification of 
canine teams operating under this program. As with the CCSF-K9s, 
qualified persons may apply to become a 3PK9-C Certifier. If approved, 
the 3PK9-C Certifier agrees to comply with an Order issued by TSA under 
the authority of 49 U.S.C. 46105.
    There are three programs issued under 49 CFR part 1549 that ensure 
compliance with TSA's requirements by persons choosing to participate 
in the program: (1) the Certified Cargo Screening Standard Security 
Program (CCSSP), applicable to facilities-based CCSFs; (2) the 
Certified Cargo Screening Program-Canine (CCSP-K9), applicable to 
canine team providers; and (3) the 3PK9-C Certifier Order, applicable 
to TSA-approved third-party certifiers. The collections of information 
under the CCSP are incorporated into this ICR.
    This ICR covers the following information collections: (1) 
applications from entities that wish to become CCSFs, or CCSFs-K9; (2) 
personally identifiable information to allow TSA to conduct Security 
Threat Assessments (STA) and/or Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) 
on certain individuals employed by the CCSFs, 3PK9-C Certifiers, CCSFs-
K9 and those authorized to conduct 3PK9-C Program activities; (3) 
standard security program or submission of a proposed modified security 
program or amendment to a security program by CCSFs and CCSFs-K9 or 
standards provided by TSA or submission of a proposed modified standard 
by 3PK9-C Certifiers; (4) recordkeeping requirements for CCSFs, CCSFs-
K9 and 3PK9-C Certifiers; (5) designation of a Security Coordinator by 
CCSSSP holders, CCSP-K9 holders and 3PK9-C Certifiers; and (6) 
significant security concerns detailing information of incidents, 
suspicious activities, and/or threat information by CCSSSP holders, 
CCSP-K9 holders and 3PK9-C Certifier Order holders.
    The following are required to maintain participation under the 
programs available under the CCSP:
     CCSF Applications. CCSP applicants are required to submit 
an application to become a CCSF or CCSF-K9 at least 90 days before the 
intended date of operation. In addition, once certified, the CCSF or 
CCSF-K9 is required to submit any changes to the application 
information as they occur. CCSFs and CCSFs-K9 must renew their 
certification every 36 months by submitting a new complete application. 
CCSP applicants are required to provide TSA access to their records, 
equipment, and facilities necessary for TSA to conduct an eligibility 
assessment. See 49 CFR 1549.7. A CCSF-K9 applicant must also submit an 
Operational Implementation Plan, described within the CCSP-K9 and any 
changes to the plan as they occur.
     STA Applications. TSA regulations require CCSP applicants 
to ensure that individuals performing cargo screening and related 
functions, and their supervisors have completed an STA conducted by 
TSA. In addition, TSA's CCSP regulations require Security Coordinators 
and their alternates to successfully have completed an STA. The CCSP 
regulations further require these individuals to submit personally 
identifiable information so that TSA can perform STAs. See TSA Form 
419F, previously approved under OMB control number 1652-0040. See also 
49 CFR 1549.111 and 1549.103.
     CHRC. TSA requires collection of personally identifiable 
information including fingerprints as necessary to conduct a CHRC from 
3PK9-C Certifiers, CCSFs-K9, employees and authorized representatives, 
and those authorized to conduct 3PK9-C program activities with 
unescorted access to a Security Identification Display Area, screening 
of air cargo, or carrying of explosives in the air cargo environment.
     Recordkeeping. TSA requires CCSFs and CCSFs-K9, to 
maintain records of compliance and make them available for TSA 
inspection. See 49 CFR 1549.105. Similar requirements apply to 3PK9-C 
Certifiers under the applicable order.
     Security Programs. TSA requires CCSFs and CCSFs-K9 to 
accept and operate under a standard security program provided by TSA, 
or submit a proposed modified security program or amendment(s) to the 
designated TSA official for approval initially and periodically 
thereafter as required. See 49 CFR 1549.7.
     The 3PK9-C Certifier Order. TSA requires 3PK9-C Certifiers 
to accept standards provided by TSA through the 3PK9-C Certifier Order, 
or submit a proposed modified standard to the designated TSA official 
for approval initially and periodically thereafter as required.
     (5) Significant Security Concerns Information. TSA 
requires CCSFs and CCSFs-K9, and to report to TSA incidents, suspicious 
activities, and/or threat information. See 1549.5. Similar requirements 
apply to 3PK9-C Certifiers under the applicable order.
     (6) Security Coordinator. TSA requires CCSFs and CCSFs-K9 
to provide the name and contact information of the SC and one or more 
designated alternates at the corporate or ownership level. See 
1549.107. Similar requirements apply to 3PK9-C Certifiers under the 
applicable order.

Estimated Burden Hours

    TSA estimates the annual respondents of CCSFs, CCSFs-K9, and 3PK9-C 
Certifiers to be 933 and the total annual hour burden to be 18,043 
hours.

    Dated: March 20, 2024.
Nicole Raymond,
TSA Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, Information Technology.
[FR Doc. 2024-06289 Filed 3-25-24; 8:45 am]
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