[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 224 (Monday, November 22, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 67933]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-25760]



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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Transportation Security Administration


Notice of Intent To Request Approval From the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) of Two Public Collections of Information; 
Transportation Security Screener Medical Questionnaire; Airspace Waiver 
Applications

AGENCY: Transportation Security Administration (TSA), DHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: TSA invites public comment on two new information collection 
requirements abstracted below that will be submitted to OMB in 
compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act.

DATES: Send your comments by January 21, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be mailed or delivered to Lisa Dean, Privacy 
Officer, Office of Transportation Security Policy, TSA-9, 
Transportation Security Administration, 601 South 12th Street, 
Arlington, VA 22202-4220.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lisa Dean at the above address or by 
telephone (571) 227-3947 or facsimile (571) 227-2555.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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. Therefore, 
in preparation for submission to obtain clearance of the following 
information collections, TSA is soliciting comments to--
    (1) Evaluate whether the proposed information requirements are 
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 through the use of appropriate automated, 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology.
    1. Transportation Security Screener Medical Questionnaire. TSA is 
requesting the collection of this information to comply with 49 U.S.C. 
44935, which requires TSA to establish qualification standards for the 
employment of security screening personnel, including physical 
abilities and aptitude requirements. This collection of information 
will assist the agency in ensuring that candidates under employment 
consideration for Transportation Security Screener positions meet the 
qualification standards to successfully perform the functions of the 
position. These qualification requirements must be met to create a 
national workforce of skilled employees charged with protecting the 
Nation's transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for 
people and commerce.
    The information will be collected through a screener medical 
questionnaire. TSA deems this collection necessary to evaluate a 
candidate's aptitude and physical abilities, including color 
perception, visual and aural acuity, physical coordination and motor 
skills to be able to: (a) Distinguish on screening equipment monitors 
the appropriate imaging standard; (b) distinguish each color displayed 
on every type of screening equipment and explain what each color 
signifies; (c) hear and respond to the spoken voice and to audible 
alarms in an active checkpoint environment; (d) perform physical 
searches by efficiently and thoroughly manipulating and handling 
baggage, containers, and other objects; (e) perform pat-downs or hand-
held metal detector searches of individuals with sufficient dexterity 
and capacity to thoroughly conduct the procedures over an individual's 
entire body; and (f) demonstrate a daily fitness for duty without 
impairment due to illegal drugs, sleep deprivation, medication, or 
alcohol. The current estimated annual reporting burden is 11,430 hours, 
based on an estimated 38,052 respondents.
    2. Airspace Waiver Applications. TSA is requesting approval of this 
collection of information to enable it to operate its airspace waiver 
program. This program allows aircraft operators to request permission 
to fly in restricted airspace. 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 background check on each individual. The 
waiver request seeks information such as the purpose of the flight, 
aircraft type and tail number, corporate information, itinerary, as 
well as the names, dates and places of birth, and social security 
numbers or passport number of all passengers and crew members. The 
current estimated annual reporting burden is 48,000 hours, based on an 
estimated 24,000 respondents.

    Issued in Arlington, Virginia, on November 15, 2004.
Lisa S. Dean,
Privacy Officer.
[FR Doc. 04-25760 Filed 11-19-04; 8:45 am]
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