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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 227 (Monday, November 25, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 92960-92961]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-27475]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Transportation Security Administration

[Docket No. TSA-2005-21866]

Intent To Request Extension From OMB of One Current Public 
Collection of Information: Enhanced Security Procedures at Ronald 
Reagan Washington National Airport

AGENCY: Transportation Security Administration, DHS.

ACTION: 60-Day notice.

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SUMMARY: The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) invites 
public comment on one currently approved Information Collection Request 
(ICR), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number 1652-0035, 
abstracted below that we will submit to OMB for an extension in 
compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). The ICR describes 
the nature of the information collection and its expected burden. The 
collection requires General Aviation (GA) aircraft operators to 
designate a security coordinator and adopt a DCA Access

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Standard Security Program (DASSP). The collection also involves 
obtaining information for Armed Security Officers (ASOs).

DATES: Send your comments by January 24, 2025.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be emailed to [email protected] or delivered 
to the TSA PRA Officer, Information Technology (IT), TSA-11, 
Transportation Security Administration, 6595 Springfield Center Drive, 
Springfield, VA 20598-6011.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christina A. Walsh at the above 
address, or by telephone (571) 227-2062.

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 will be 
available at https://www.reginfo.gov upon its submission to OMB. 
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 1652-0035; Enhanced Security Procedures at 
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Each person who wishes 
to operate an aircraft into and out of DCA must designate a security 
coordinator and adopt the DASSP. See 49 CFR 1562.21 and 1562.23. Once 
aircraft operators have adopted the DASSP, to fly into or out of DCA 
the operators must request a tentative slot reservation from the 
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and request authorization from 
TSA. This information is collected under OMB control number 1652-0033, 
TSA Airspace Waiver Program. If TSA approves the flight, TSA will 
transmit that information to FAA.

Applicant Information Collection for DCA Access Standard Security 
Program

    The DASSP application collects basic information about the 
applicant, the aircraft operator, and the security coordinator that the 
operator wishes to designate, as well as the identifier of the airport 
used as a base of operation and whether the operator presently holds 
another TSA Standard Security Program.
    TSA also requires the following individuals to submit fingerprints 
for a criminal history records check (CHRC) and other identifying 
information for a name-based security threat assessment:
     Individuals designated as security coordinators by Fixed 
Base Operators (FBOs) under 49 CFR 1562.25 \1\ and GA aircraft 
operators under 1562.23;
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    \1\ An FBO is an airport-based commercial enterprise that 
provides support services to aircraft operators, such as 
maintenance, overnight parking, fueling and de-icing.
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     Flight crewmembers who operate GA aircraft into and out of 
DCA in accordance with 49 CFR 1562.23 and DASSP; and
     ASOs approved in accordance with 49 CFR part 1562.29.
    For flight crewmembers, TSA also uses this information to check 
their FAA records to determine whether the individual has a record of 
violation of specified FAA regulations. As part of the threat 
assessment process, TSA shares the information with the Federal Bureau 
of Investigation and the FAA.
    Aircraft operators must also maintain CHRC records of all employees 
and authorized representatives for whom a CHRC has been completed. 
These records must be made available to TSA upon request.

Applicant Information Collection for the Armed Security Officer Program

    Under the ASO Program, established by 49 CFR 1562.29, aircraft 
operators and FBOs participating in this program can nominate the 
individuals they would like to be qualified as ASOs by submitting an 
ASO nomination form to TSA. Once nominated, the ASOs are required to 
submit fingerprints and identifying information, personal history 
information, a photograph, and weapon information before an ASO 
application can be approved. TSA uses the applicants' information to 
conduct a complete applicant vetting, to include a fingerprint based 
CHRC and security threat assessment. The vetting also includes an 
employment history verification check of all prior law enforcement 
positions. Upon successful completion of these checks and law 
enforcement employment history review, TSA makes the final 
determination of ASO applicant eligibility. All qualified applicants 
must then successfully complete a TSA-approved training course.
    TSA estimates a total of 78 respondents annually for DASSP 
applications, with an annual hour burden estimate of 78. In addition, 
TSA estimates 84 respondents annually for ASO nominations, with an 
annual hour burden of 98. The total number of respondents is estimated 
to be 162, while the total annual burden hours are estimated to be 176 
per year.

    Dated: November 19, 2024.
Christina A. Walsh,
TSA Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, Information Technology.
[FR Doc. 2024-27475 Filed 11-22-24; 8:45 am]
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