[Federal Register: June 30, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 126)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Transportation Security Administration
Intent To Request Renewal From OMB of One Current Public
Collection of Information: TSA Airspace Waiver Program
AGENCY: Transportation Security Administration, DHS.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) invites
public comment on one currently approved Information Collection Request
(ICR) abstracted below that we will submit to the Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) for renewal in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction
Act. The ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its
expected burden. This collection of information allows TSA to conduct
security threat assessments on individuals on board aircraft operating
in restricted airspace pursuant to an airspace waiver. This collection
will enhance aviation security and protect assets on the ground that
are within the restricted airspace.
DATES: Send your comments by August 29, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Comments may be mailed or delivered to Joanna Johnson,
Communications Branch, Business Management Office, Operational Process
and Technology, TSA-32, Transportation Security Administration, 601
South 12th Street, Arlington, VA 22202-4220.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joanna Johnson at the above address,
or by telephone (571) 227-3651 or facsimile (571) 227-3588.
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 www.reginfo.gov. 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 1652-0033; TSA Airspace Waiver Program. TSA is
seeking approval to renew this collection of information in order to
operate the airspace waiver program. The airspace waiver program allows
general aviation aircraft operators who undergo security threat
assessments to apply for approval to operate in restricted airspace.
TSA is requesting this approval to respond to the needs of the general
aviation community and to allow freedom of movement and commerce
throughout United States airspace. Applicants can apply for a waiver
online and must submit the request electronically within 7-10 business
days prior to the start date of the flight. TSA will transmit the
waiver request form to applicants either electronically or by
facsimile, if necessary.
To obtain a waiver, the aircraft operator must file a waiver
request in advance of the flight containing information about all
passengers and crew members on board the flight, so that TSA may
perform a security threat assessment on each individual. The waiver
request requires aircraft operators to provide information about the
flight, passengers, and crew members. Specifically, waivers must
include the purpose of the flight, the aircraft type and tail number,
corporate information, including company name
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and address, and the proposed itinerary. Additionally, aircraft
operators must provide the names, dates and places of birth, and Social
Security numbers or passport numbers of all passengers and crew
members. The current estimated annual reporting burden is 9,000 hours
(6,000 respondents x 1.5 hours per respondent).
Issued in Arlington, Virginia, on June 20, 2008.
Kriste Jordan,
Program Manager, Business Improvements and Communication, Office of
Information and Technology.
[FR Doc. E8-14662 Filed 6-27-08; 8:45 am]
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