TSA ISSUES NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST EXTENSION FOR PUBLIC COLLECTION OF INFORMATION ON AIR CARGO SECURITY REQUIREMENTS
August 11, 2023
On July 3, 2023, the Transportation Security Administration (“TSA”) issued a 60-day Notice to request public comments on a currently approved Information Collection Request (“ICR”) that TSA now wishes to submit to the DOT’s Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) for an extension.
As background, the ICR involves affected populations operating under a security program including aircraft operators, foreign air carriers, and indirect air carriers, and requires the collection of information related to security programs, security threat assessments on certain individuals, known shipper data via the Known Shipper Management System and the Indirect Air Carrier Management System, and evidence of compliance recordkeeping. TSA noted that extension of the ICR is necessary to ensure compliance with TSA regulations on the acceptance, handling, and screening of cargo transported by air, and because uninterrupted collection of this information will allow TSA to continue to ensure implementation of “vital security measures” for the protection of the traveling public. To prepare for OMB review and approval of the ICR, TSA is now also requesting 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) to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who will respond, including using appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments on the Notice may be sent by email to TSAPRA@tsa.dhs.gov, or by mail, until September 1, 2023.
If you have any questions, please contact Evelyn Sahr (esahr@eckertseamans.com 202-659-6622) or Drew Derco (dderco@eckertseamans.com 202-659-6665).
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