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OMB Control No:
1652-0027
ICR Reference No:
202112-1652-003
Status:
Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201808-1652-001
Agency/Subagency:
DHS/TSA
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Security Threat Assessment for Individuals Applying for a Hazardous Materials Endorsement for a Commercial Driver's License
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
08/28/2023
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
01/06/2022
Terms of Clearance:
The revision approved is to allow for online renewals, as stated in the supporting statement.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
08/31/2026
36 Months From Approved
08/31/2023
Responses
341,081
0
272,306
Time Burden (Hours)
332,978
0
445,321
Cost Burden (Dollars)
19,878,248
0
20,238,644
Abstract:
This information collection involves applicant submission of biometric and biographic information for TSA's security threat assessment in order to obtain the hazardous materials endorsement (HME) on a commercial drivers license (CDL) issued by the U.S. States and the District of Columbia. This collection supports the implementation of section 1012 of the USA PATRIOT Act (Pub. L. 107-56, 115 Stat. 272, 396, Oct. 26, 2001), which mandates that no State or the District of Columbia may issue a HME on a CDL unless TSA has first determined the driver is not a threat to transportation security.
Authorizing Statute(s):
PL:
Pub.L. 107 - 56 1012
Name of Law: USA PATRIOT Act
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:
86 FR 18293
04/08/2021
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
86 FR 73311
12/27/2021
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
6
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Applicants for Waivers and Appeals
Enrollments through non-TSA agent States
Optional Customer Satisfaction Survey Participants
TSA Agent States _ Online renewal
TSA Agent States _Online pre-application/pre-enrollment to in-person
TSA Agent States_ In-person applicants no pre-enrollment
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
341,081
272,306
0
0
68,775
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
332,978
445,321
0
0
-112,343
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
19,878,248
20,238,644
0
289
-360,685
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:
TSA has updated its burden estimates with new data because HME holders will have the option of renewing online, whereas currently all renewals must be in person. All tables have been updated to reflect the most recent historic data, and TSA accounts for online renewals which will result in overall burden reductions for renewing applicants in TSA-agent States. TSA modified the estimates to include online renewals, as well as reduced the fee for renewals.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$19,806,834
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
Yes
Part B of Supporting Statement
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?
No
Agency Contact:
Christina Walsh 571 227-2062 christina.walsh@tsa.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:
01/06/2022
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