81 FR 9494 - Intent To Request Renewal From OMB of One Current Public Collection of Information: Pipeline Operator Security Information

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Transportation Security Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 37 (February 25, 2016)

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) invites public comment on one currently approved Information Collection Request (ICR), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number 1652-0055, abstracted below that we will submit to OMB for a revision in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). The ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its expected burden. Specifically, the collection involves the submission of data concerning pipeline security incidents.

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 37 (Thursday, February 25, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9494-9495]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-04067]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Transportation Security Administration


Intent To Request Renewal From OMB of One Current Public 
Collection of Information: Pipeline Operator Security Information

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 1652-0055, 
abstracted below that we will submit to

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OMB for a revision in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act 
(PRA). The ICR describes the nature of the information collection and 
its expected burden. Specifically, the collection involves the 
submission of data concerning pipeline security incidents.

DATES: Send your comments by April 25, 2016.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be emailed to [email protected] or delivered to 
the TSA PRA Officer, Office of Information Technology (OIT), TSA-11, 
Transportation Security Administration, 601 South 12th Street, 
Arlington, 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 is available 
at http://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 1652-0055; Pipeline Operator Security 
Information. Under the Aviation and Transportation Security Act (ATSA) 
(Pub. L. 107-71, 115 Stat. 597 (November 19, 2001)) and delegated 
authority from the Secretary of Homeland Security, TSA has broad 
responsibility and authority for ``security in all modes of 
transportation * * * including security responsibilities * * * over 
modes of transportation that are exercised by the Department of 
Transportation.'' In executing its responsibility for modal security, 
TSA produced the Pipeline Security Guidelines in December 2010.
    As the lead Federal agency for pipeline security, TSA desires to be 
notified of all incidents which are indicative of a deliberate attempt 
to disrupt pipeline operations or activities that could be precursors 
to such an attempt. The Pipeline Security Guidelines encourage pipeline 
operators to notify the Transportation Security Operations Center 
(TSOC) via phone at 866-615-5150 or email at [email protected] as soon as 
possible if any of the following incidents occurs or if there is other 
reason to believe that a terrorist incident may be planned or may have 
occurred:
     Explosions or fires of a suspicious nature affecting 
pipeline systems, facilities, or assets.
     Actual or suspected attacks on pipeline systems, 
facilities, or assets.
     Bomb threats or weapons of mass destruction (WMD) threats 
to pipeline systems, facilities, or assets.
     Theft of pipeline company vehicles, uniforms, or employee 
credentials.
     Suspicious persons or vehicles around pipeline systems, 
facilities, assets, or right-of-way.
     Suspicious photography or possible surveillance of 
pipeline systems, facilities, or assets.
     Suspicious phone calls from people asking about the 
vulnerabilities or security practices of a pipeline system, facility, 
or asset operation.
     Suspicious individuals applying for security-sensitive 
positions in the pipeline company.
     Theft or loss of Sensitive Security Information (SSI) 
(detailed pipeline maps, security plans, etc.).
     Actual or suspected cyber-attacks that could impact 
pipeline Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) or enterprise 
associated IT systems.
    When contacting the TSOC, the Guidelines request pipeline operators 
to provide as much of the following information as possible:
     Name and contact information (email address, telephone 
number).
     The time and location of the incident, as specifically as 
possible.
     A description of the incident or activity involved.
     Who has been notified and what actions have been taken.
     The names and/or descriptions of persons involved or 
suspicious parties and license plates as appropriate.
    In addition to the reporting of security incident data to the TSOC, 
the Pipeline Security Guidelines previously included collecting 
information on recommendations for the voluntary submission of pipeline 
operator security manager contact information to TSA. See 74 FR 37723 
(July 29, 2009) and 75 FR 49943 (August 16, 2010). TSA is revising the 
collection of information and will no longer collect the security 
manager contact information; however, the agency will continue to 
collect information on the reporting of security incident data to TSOC.
    TSA expects reporting of pipeline security incidents will occur on 
an irregular basis. TSA estimates that approximately 30 incidents will 
be reported annually, requiring a maximum of 30 minutes to collect, 
review, and submit event information. The potential burden to the 
public is estimated to be 15 hours (30 incidents x 30 minutes = 15 
hours).

    Dated: February 22, 2016.
Christina A. Walsh,
TSA Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, Office of Information Technology.
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