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OMB Control No:
1670-0029
ICR Reference No:
201806-1670-001
Status:
Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201312-1670-001
Agency/Subagency:
DHS/CISA
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Personnel Surety Program
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved with change
Conclusion Date:
05/23/2019
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
08/02/2018
Terms of Clearance:
In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, this information collection is approved for 3 years. The revisions to this collection will be phased in gradually. The agency will provide formal public notice about the phased implementation of the CFATS Personnel Surety Program at all high-risk chemical facilities, in accordance with this collection.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
05/31/2022
36 Months From Approved
05/31/2019
Responses
203,305
0
195,000
Time Burden (Hours)
33,884
0
113,600
Cost Burden (Dollars)
5,158,226
0
0
Abstract:
CFATS Personnel Surety requires high-risk chemical facility to implement measures designed to identify people with terrorist ties. For the purposes of the CFATS Personnel Surety Program, ‘people’ in Risk-Based Performance Standards (RBPS) 12(iv) is in reference to affected individuals (i.e., facility personnel or unescorted visitors with or seeking access to restricted areas or critical assets at high-risk chemical facilities). RBPS 12 requires high-risk chemical facilities to perform appropriate background checks on and ensure appropriate credentials for facility personnel, and, as appropriate, unescorted visitors with access to restricted areas or critical assets.
Authorizing Statute(s):
PL:
Pub.L. 109 - 295 550
Name of Law: DHS Appropriations Act of 2007
US Code:
6 USC 621
Name of Law: CFATS Act of 2014
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
82 FR 61312
12/27/2017
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
83 FR 28244
06/18/2018
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
1
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Background Check to Identify Affected Individuals With Terrorist Ties
n/a
CFATS Personnel Surety
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
203,305
195,000
0
130,698
-122,393
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
33,884
113,600
0
21,783
-101,499
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
5,158,226
0
0
5,158,226
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Increase Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
The revisions to the collection are outlined in an Appendix (“Narrative of Revisions”) to the supporting statement. The changes to the burden include: • Adjustment: Decrease in the average annual burden is a result of a change in the agency estimates after a review of the historical data collected since the Department implemented the CFATS Personnel Surety Program. • Program Change: Increase in the startup cost as the Department expects a one-time burden for the expansion of the program to Tier 3 and Tier 4 facilities. Increase in the number of responses and total burden time for the Tier 3 and Tier 4 facilities.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$674,972
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see
OMB Circular No. A-130
for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
Yes
Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see
5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3)
)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
Yes
Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
No
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
No
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
No
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
Uncollected
Agency Contact:
Molly Stasko 202 622-8922 molly.stasko@treasury.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:
08/02/2018
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