[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 185 (Tuesday, September 24, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 77882-77883]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-21792]


-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Transportation Security Administration


Intent To Request Extension From OMB of One Current Public 
Collection of Information: TSA infoBoards

AGENCY: Transportation Security Administration, DHS.

ACTION: 60-Day notice.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

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 1652-0065, 
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. TSA 
infoBoards (formerly WebBoards) are an information-sharing environment 
designed to serve stakeholders in the transportation security community 
and are used to disseminate mission-critical information. Utilizing and 
inputting information into TSA infoBoards is completely voluntary.

DATES: Send your comments by November 25, 2024.

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 is 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 1652-0065; TSA infoBoards. TSA infoBoards were 
developed by TSA as part of its broad responsibilities and authorities 
under the Aviation and Transportation Security Act (ATSA), and 
delegated authority from the Secretary of Homeland Security, for 
``security in all modes of transportation . . . including security 
responsibilities . . . over modes of transportation that are exercised 
by the Department of Transportation.'' \1\
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

    \1\ See Pub. L. 107-71 (115 Stat. 597, Nov. 19, 2001), codified 
at 49 U.S.C. 114 (d). The TSA Assistant Secretary'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, Pub. L. 107-296 (116 Stat. 2315, 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 Assistant Secretary (then referred to as 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.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

    The TSA infoBoards are a data management system that provides 
coordination and collaboration with parties that have an interest in 
transportation security and an appropriate level of need to access 
transportation security information, such as regulated parties and 
other industry stakeholders, Federal agencies, and state and local 
governments. It is located in a secure online environment and is 
accessible from the Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN) and 
TSA (for TSA staff only). The TSA infoBoards system disseminates 
mission-critical information to users inside and outside of the TSA 
organization. It provides an online portal allowing authorized users to 
obtain, post, and exchange information, access common resources, and 
communicate with similarly situated individuals. This system also 
integrates other security-related information and communications at the 
sensitive security information (SSI) level.
    TSA infoBoards are primarily used for disseminating TSA mission-
critical information, such as Security Directives (SD), compliance 
status, policy updates, and watchlists; however, some groups of 
stakeholders utilize infoBoards for collaboration and to upload 
transportation security information. InfoBoards allow stakeholders to 
filter alerts and information based on their particular needs, such as 
their regulated areas of operation or their treaty relationship for 
foreign government staff.
    TSA infoBoards are used primarily by individuals with 
transportation security responsibilities, such as aircraft operators, 
airport security coordinators, and international transportation 
security coordinators. These individuals can voluntarily contact TSA to 
request access to TSA infoBoards; TSA does not require participation in 
TSA infoBoards.
    TSA collects two types of information through TSA infoBoards, as 
described below. The collection is voluntary. TSA infoBoards users are 
not required to provide all information requested, but users who choose 
to withhold information may not receive the benefits of TSA infoBoards 
associated with that information collection.
    1. User registration information. TSA collects this information to 
ensure only those members of the transportation community with a 
relevant interest in transportation security and with an appropriate 
level of need to access transportation security information can be 
allowed onto TSA infoBoards. Such registration information includes the 
user's name, professional contact information, agency/company, job 
title, employer, airport (optional), citizenship, regulatory interest, 
and employment verification contact information.
    2. User's choice of infoBoards. TSA collects this information to 
select TSA infoBoards community(ies) appropriate for the particular 
user. Users are asked to submit their transportation security 
interest(s) and desired infoBoard(s) (to assess the user's 
qualifications and needs together with the user registration 
information).
    TSA uses TSA Form 1427, TSA infoBoards User Account Request/
Renewal, to collect the information. The form references an additional 
instrument, TSA Form 1430, Computer Access Agreement (CAA) External 
Personnel Only. This form is intended for the public, non-Department 
and TSA infoBoards users, and certifies

[[Page 77883]]

understanding and acceptance of applicable policy and legal 
requirements concerning access to network resources within DHS/TSA.
    Based on data observed since the previous approval, TSA estimates 
that there will be approximately 5,000 public users annually. Given 
this information, the total annual hour burden for this information 
collection for all respondents is estimated to be approximately 10,000 
hours.

    Dated: September 19, 2024.
Christina A. Walsh,
TSA Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, Information Technology.
[FR Doc. 2024-21792 Filed 9-23-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9110-05-P