83 FR 24814 - Intent To Request Approval From OMB of One New Public Collection of Information: Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act and Retired Badge/Credential

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Transportation Security Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 104 (May 30, 2018)

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) invites public comment on a new Information Collection Request (ICR) abstracted below that we will submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). The ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its expected burden. This collection involves the submission of information from former employees who are interested in a Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004 (LEOSA) Identification (ID) Card, a retired badge and/or a retired credential.

[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 104 (Wednesday, May 30, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 24814-24815]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2018-11509]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Transportation Security Administration


Intent To Request Approval From OMB of One New Public Collection 
of Information: Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act and Retired Badge/
Credential

AGENCY: Transportation Security Administration, DHS.

ACTION: 60-Day Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) invites 
public comment on a new Information Collection Request (ICR) abstracted 
below that we will submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
for approval in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). The 
ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its expected 
burden. This collection involves the submission of information from 
former employees who are interested in a Law Enforcement Officers 
Safety Act of 2004 (LEOSA) Identification (ID) Card, a retired badge 
and/or a retired credential.

DATES: Send your comments by July 30, 2018.

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 will be 
available at http://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.
    Consistent with the requirements of Executive Order (E.O.) 13771, 
Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs, and E.O. 13777, 
Enforcing the Regulatory Reform Agenda, TSA is also requesting comments 
on the extent to which this request for information could be modified 
to reduce the burden on respondents.

Information Collection Requirement

LEOSA

    Under 18 U.S.C. 926C, which codifies a portion of LEOSA,\1\ a 
``qualified retired law enforcement officer'' may carry a concealed 
firearm in any jurisdiction in the United States, regardless of State 
or local laws, with certain limitations and conditions. In accordance 
with LEOSA, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued DHS 
Directive and Instruction Manual 257-01, Law Enforcement Officers 
Safety Act (Nov. 5, 2009). DHS Directive 257-01 requires DHS components 
to implement the provisions of LEOSA pertaining to qualified retired 
LEOs as cost-effectively and efficiently as possible consistent with 
the requirements and intent of the statute for LEOs formerly employed 
by DHS and predecessor agencies.
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    \1\ Public Law 108-277, 118 Stat. 865, July 22, 2004, codified 
in 18 U.S.C. 926B and 926C, as amended by the Law Enforcement 
Officers Safety Act Improvements Act of 2010 (Pub. L. 111-272, 124 
Stat. 2855; Oct. 12, 2010) and National Defense Authorization Act 
for Fiscal Year 2013 (Pub. L. 112-239, 126 Stat. 1970; Jan. 2, 
2013).
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    TSA subsequently issued TSA Management Directive (MD) 3500.1, LEOSA 
Applicability and Eligibility (Oct. 7, 2001), to implement the LEOSA 
statute and DHS directive. Under this MD, TSA issues photographic 
identification to retired LEOs who separated or retired from TSA in 
``good standing'' and meet other qualification requirements identified 
in this MD.

Retired Badge/Credential

    Under TSA MD 2800.11, Badge and Credential Program, an employee 
retiring from Federal service is eligible to receive a ``retired badge 
and/or credential'' if the individual: (1) Was issued a badge and/or 
credential, (2) qualifies for a Federal annuity under the Civil Service 
Retirement System (CSRS) or the Federal Employees Retirement System 
(FERS), and (3) meets all of the

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other qualification requirements under the MD.\2\
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    \2\ These instructions are included in DHS Instruction: 121-01-
002 (Issuance and Control of DHS Badges); DHS Instruction 121-01-008 
(Issuance and Control of the DHS Credentials); and the associated 
Handbook for TSA MD 2800.11.
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Use of Retired Badge and/or Credential

    If the employee is approved for a retired badge and/or credential, 
his or her badge and/or credential will be replicated by TSA and marked 
with the word ``RETIRED,'' to indicate that the retired employee no 
longer has the authority to perform specific official functions 
pursuant to law, statute, regulation or DHS Directive. In the case of a 
retired LEO, the individual is prohibited from using the TSA retired 
credential as photographic identification for the purposes of the 
LEOSA.

Purpose and Description of Data Collection

    Under TSA's current application process for these two programs, 
qualified applicants may apply for a LEOSA ID Card, a Retired Badge, 
and/or a Retired Credential, as applicable, either while still employed 
by TSA (shortly before separating or retiring) or after they have 
separated or retired (after they become private citizens, i.e., are no 
longer employed by the Federal Government).
    The LEOSA Identification Card Application (TSA Form 2825A) requires 
collection of identifying information, contact information, official 
title, separation date, and last known field office. Identifying 
information, such as the date of birth and social security number 
(SSN), are necessary to confirm the individual's identity and to 
process the individual through the National Crime Information Center 
(NCIC) database. Similarly, for purposes of a retired badge and/or 
credential, TSA Form 2808, Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Card, 
Badge, Credential or Access Control Application, requires collection of 
identifying information, contact information, TSA employment/position 
information (TSA component or Government agency), official title, and 
entry on duty date. This collection of information is necessary to 
confirm the identity of the individual, conduct the necessary 
qualification process to determine the individual's eligibility for a 
retired badge and/or credential, and to contact the individual if 
needed.
    Based on current data, TSA estimates 32 LEOSA Application Forms 
2825A and 30 Retired Badge and Credential Application Forms 2808 will 
be submitted, for a total of 62 respondents annually. It takes 
approximately 5 minutes (0.08333 hours) to complete either form, so the 
total annual hour burden to the public will be 62 multiplied by 0.08333 
hours, or 5.17 hours.

Use of Results

    TSA will use the information to conduct the qualification review 
for: (1) retired and separated law enforcement officers requesting 
LEOSA identification cards, and (2) retiring individuals requesting a 
retired badge and/or credential.

    Dated: May 23, 2018.
Christina A. Walsh,
TSA Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, Office of Information Technology.
[FR Doc. 2018-11509 Filed 5-29-18; 8:45 am]
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