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OMB Control No:
1670-0007
ICR Reference No:
200705-1670-001
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency:
DHS/CISA
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Chemical Security Assessment Tool (CSAT)
Type of Information Collection:
Existing collection in use without an OMB Control Number
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Emergency
Approval Requested By:
07/08/2007
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved with change
Conclusion Date:
06/06/2007
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
05/23/2007
Terms of Clearance:
The emergency request is approved, as revised to correct errors in the initial submission. Since CSAT registration began prior to OMB approval, the agency should report this as a PRA violation in next year's Information Collection Budget.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
12/31/2007
6 Months From Approved
Responses
140,800
0
0
Time Burden (Hours)
1,277,200
0
0
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
In order to comply with the regulations set forth in the FY07 DHS Appropriations Bill, information must be collected from chemical facility owners and operators. The CSAT system will enable all owners and operators the ability to create a user account, answer questions related to chemical manufacturing, storage and other pertinent facility questions. The user registration portion of the system was put into production April 6, 2007. The Top-Screen section is scheduled to be in production on June 8, 2007. An email address and phone number will be available for those who need technical consultation. If owners do not comply by the congressionally mandated dates, a fine of $25,000 per day will incur.
Emergency Justfication:
Section 550 of P.L. 109-295 (Section 550) directed the Department of Homeland Security to promulgate and enforce regulations to enhance the security of the nations high risk chemical facilities. On April 9, 2007, the Department issued an Interim Final Rule, implementing this statutory mandate. (72 FR 17688). Section 550 requires a risk-based approach to security. To facilitate this approach, the Department is employing a risk assessment methodology known as the Chemical Security Assessment Tool (CSAT). The CSAT is a series of six public web-based computer applications: User Registration, Top-Screen, Security Vulnerability Assessment, Site Security Plan, Personnel Surety, and Chemical-terrorism Vulnerability Information Authorization. Each of these computer applications constitutes a collection. In addition, there is also a CSAT Helpdesk, which constitutes another collection. Section 550 required the Department to promulgate interim final regulations no later than six months from the date of enactment of the statute (i.e., April 4, 2007). Due to that short statutory deadline, the CSAT applications are in different development stages. In early March, when DHS submitted the IFR to OMB, only two of the collections (User Registration and Top-Screen) were ready for PRA review. As of mid-May, four of the collections (Helpdesk, User Registration, Top-Screen, and Chemical-terrorism Vulnerability Information Authorization) are sufficiently complete for PRA review. The remaining three applications (Security Vulnerability Assessment, Site Security Plan, and Personnel Surety) are either in the early stages of development or still working through the requirements definition stage of the IT development lifecycle. The Top Screen is scheduled to be moved to production on June 8, 2007. Scope: This submission includes the CSAT Helpdesk collection and three of the six CSAT applications. The Department is requesting that OMB approve these collections no later than June 7, 2007. DHS will present the remaining three collections to OMB for approval at a later date.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
6 USC Part 27
Name of Law: Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standard
PL:
Pub.L. 109 - 295 550
Name of Law: FY07 DHS Appropriations Bill
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
US Code: 6 USC Part 27 Name of Law: Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standard
PL: Pub.L. 109 - 295 550 Name of Law: FY07 DHS Appropriations Bill
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
1601-AA41
Final or interim final rulemaking
72 FR 17688
04/09/2007
Federal Register Notices & Comments
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
4
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
CSAT CVI Training
DHS Form Number Pending, DHS Form Number Pending
CVI Training
,
DHS CVI NDA
CSAT Help Desk
DHS Form 9010
CSAT Call Service Center
CSAT Top Screen
DHS Form 9007
CSAT Top Screen
CSAT User Registration
DHS Form 9002
CSAT User Registration
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Approved
Previously Approved
Change Due to New Statute
Change Due to Agency Discretion
Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate
Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses
140,800
0
140,800
0
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
1,277,200
0
1,277,200
0
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Increase Due to:
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
New regulations gave DHS the authority and responsibility to collect information from all chemical facilities across the country. DHS must understand how each facility operates so that the facility can be placed into a tier. Once the tier has been established, DHS can determine if the appropriate security and risk mitigation documentation is appropriate. The same 40,000 individuals will be completing the User Registration and Top-Screen portions of the system. The program estimates that there will be a percentage of users who require technical consultation through the help desk function. Additionally it is also imperative that individuals understand the new document classification of Counter-terrorism Vulnerability Information (CVI). Thus the Department created a CVI training course and Non-Disclosure Agreement document. It was determined by DHS privacy officers that SORNS were not necessary for CVI or Helpdesk portions of the system. There will be a revised PIA that will cover much of the new and future development within the CSAT program.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$10,000,000
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002?
No
Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
Uncollected
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
Uncollected
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
Uncollected
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
Uncollected
Agency Contact:
Matthew Bettridge 703 235-5495 matthew.betttridge@dhs.gov
Common Form ICR:
No
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Certification Date:
05/23/2007