83 FR 62878 - Intent To Request Revision From OMB of One Current Public Collection of Information: Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service Physical and Mental Health Certification
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Transportation Security Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 234 (December 6, 2018)
Transportation Security Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 234 (December 6, 2018)
| Page Range | 62878-62879 | |
| FR Document | 2018-26370 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 234 (Thursday, December 6, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 62878-62879] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-26370] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Transportation Security Administration Intent To Request Revision From OMB of One Current Public Collection of Information: Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service Physical and Mental Health Certification AGENCY: Transportation Security Administration, DHS. ACTION: 60-day notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 1652-0043, 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. The collection involves a certification form that applicants for the Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service are required to complete regarding their mental health history. DATES: Send your comments by February 4, 2019. ADDRESSES: Comments may be emailed to [email protected] or delivered to the TSA PRA Officer, Information Technology (IT), 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 OMB Control Number 1652-0043; Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service Physical and Mental Health Certification. Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 44917, TSA has authority to provide for deployment of Federal Air Marshals (FAMs) on passenger flights and provide for appropriate training, equipping, and supervision of FAMs. Pursuant to this authority, TSA requires that applicants for the Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service positions meet certain medical and mental health standards. TSA uses a Mental Health Certification form to facilitate the determination of applicants' and incumbents' ability to meet established medical standards and safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the public safety law enforcement position. TSA is revising the collection to include additional forms to assist in the determination. These forms include a Practical Exercise Performance Requirements (PEPR) form, and a Treating Physician Status Report (TPSR) form, in conjunction with further evaluation requests as needed. TSA is also revising the name of the collection from ``Office of Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service Mental Health Certification'' to ``Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service Physical and Mental Health Certification.'' The Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service (LE/FAMS) has established medical guidelines designed to ensure FAMs can safely and effectively perform the tasks essential to the arduous, rigorous, and hazardous functions of the FAM position. The medical guidelines ensure a level of health status and physical and psychological fitness for this public safety law enforcement position which requires a high degree of responsibility. Medical guidelines are based on cognitive, physical, psychomotor, and psychological abilities related to the essential job functions of a FAM. Medical examinations include, but are not limited to, cardiac, pulmonary, audiometric, and visual acuity testing. Incumbent FAMs undergo medical examinations every other year until the age of 45, and annually thereafter, while in a FAM position. Based on conditions identified during the pre-employment or recurrent periodic examination, the applicant/employee may be required to provide a completed PEPR form, or TPSR form, signed by his/her physician in order to determine if the FAM is medically qualified. [[Page 62879]] As part of the psychological assessment, applicants are required to complete a Mental Health Certification form related to their mental health history. Applicants are asked questions that may be indicative of mental health conditions that may impact the ability to safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the position. All forms submitted by applicants and incumbents are sent directly to the FAMS Medical Programs Section for initial screening via fax, mail, or in person. Individual responses may require further medical evaluation. TSA estimates that there will be 600 respondents annually. It will take each respondent approximately one hour to complete the Mental Health Certification form, and 15 minutes per respondent for their doctor to complete two additional forms (the Practical Exercise Performance form and the Treating Physician Status Report form), for a total annual hour burden of 900 hours. Dated: November 28, 2018. Christina A. Walsh, TSA Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, Information Technology. [FR Doc. 2018-26370 Filed 12-4-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-05-P
![62878 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 234 / Thursday, December 6, 2018 / Notices
(4) Minimize the burden of the SUMMARY: The Transportation Security be modified to reduce the burden on
collection of information on those who Administration (TSA) invites public respondents.
are to respond, including using comment on one currently approved
Information Collection Requirement
appropriate automated, electronic, Information Collection Request (ICR),
mechanical, or other technological Office of Management and Budget OMB Control Number 1652–0043; Law
collection techniques or other forms of (OMB) control number 1652–0043, Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal
information technology. abstracted below that we will submit to Service Physical and Mental Health
Consistent with the requirements of OMB for a revision in compliance with Certification. Pursuant to 49 U.S.C.
Executive Order (E.O.) 13771, Reducing the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). 44917, TSA has authority to provide for
Regulation and Controlling Regulatory The ICR describes the nature of the deployment of Federal Air Marshals
Costs, and E.O. 13777, Enforcing the information collection and its expected (FAMs) on passenger flights and provide
Regulatory Reform Agenda, TSA is also burden. The collection involves a for appropriate training, equipping, and
requesting comments on the extent to certification form that applicants for the supervision of FAMs. Pursuant to this
which this request for information could Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal authority, TSA requires that applicants
be modified to reduce the burden on Service are required to complete for the Law Enforcement/Federal Air
respondents. regarding their mental health history. Marshal Service positions meet certain
Information Collection Requirement medical and mental health standards.
DATES: Send your comments by
Title: Aviation Security Customer TSA uses a Mental Health
February 4, 2019. Certification form to facilitate the
Satisfaction Performance Measurement. ADDRESSES: Comments may be emailed
Type of Request: Extension of a determination of applicants’ and
to TSAPRA@tsa.dhs.gov or delivered to incumbents’ ability to meet established
currently approved collection. the TSA PRA Officer, Information
OMB Control Number: 1652–0013. medical standards and safely and
Technology (IT), TSA–11, effectively perform the essential
Forms(s): Survey. Transportation Security Administration,
Affected Public: Traveling public. functions of the public safety law
601 South 12th Street, Arlington, VA enforcement position. TSA is revising
Abstract: TSA conducts passenger 20598–6011.
surveys at airports nationwide. the collection to include additional
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: forms to assist in the determination.
Passengers are invited, though not
required, to complete and return Christina A. Walsh at the above address, These forms include a Practical Exercise
surveys by: (1) Using a web-based portal or by telephone (571) 227–2062. Performance Requirements (PEPR) form,
on their own electronic devices, (2) SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: and a Treating Physician Status Report
responding to TSA personnel capturing (TPSR) form, in conjunction with
Comments Invited further evaluation requests as needed.
verbal responses, or (3) responding in
writing to the survey questions on a In accordance with the Paperwork TSA is also revising the name of the
customer satisfaction card and Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 collection from ‘‘Office of Law
et seq.), an agency may not conduct or Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal
depositing the card in a drop-box at the
sponsor, and a person is not required to Service Mental Health Certification’’ to
airport. Each survey includes 10 to 15
respond to, a collection of information ‘‘Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal
questions pulled from a list of 82
unless it displays a valid OMB control Service Physical and Mental Health
questions. Each question promotes a
number. The ICR documentation will be Certification.’’
quality response so that TSA can The Law Enforcement/Federal Air
identify areas in need of improvement. available at http://www.reginfo.gov
upon its submission to OMB. Therefore, Marshal Service (LE/FAMS) has
All questions concern aspects of the established medical guidelines designed
passenger’s security screening in preparation for OMB review and
approval of the following information to ensure FAMs can safely and
experience. effectively perform the tasks essential to
Number of Respondents: 9,600. collection, TSA is soliciting comments
to— the arduous, rigorous, and hazardous
Estimated Annual Burden Hours: An functions of the FAM position. The
(1) Evaluate whether the proposed
estimated 800 hours annually. medical guidelines ensure a level of
information requirement is necessary for
Dated: November 28, 2018. the proper performance of the functions health status and physical and
Christina A. Walsh, of the agency, including whether the psychological fitness for this public
TSA Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, Office information will have practical utility; safety law enforcement position which
of Information Technology. (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the requires a high degree of responsibility.
[FR Doc. 2018–26369 Filed 12–4–18; 8:45 am] agency’s estimate of the burden; Medical guidelines are based on
BILLING CODE 9110–05–P (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and cognitive, physical, psychomotor, and
clarity of the information to be psychological abilities related to the
collected; and essential job functions of a FAM.
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND (4) Minimize the burden of the Medical examinations include, but are
SECURITY collection of information on those who not limited to, cardiac, pulmonary,
are to respond, including using audiometric, and visual acuity testing.
Transportation Security Administration appropriate automated, electronic, Incumbent FAMs undergo medical
mechanical, or other technological examinations every other year until the
Intent To Request Revision From OMB collection techniques or other forms of age of 45, and annually thereafter, while
of One Current Public Collection of information technology. in a FAM position. Based on conditions
khammond on DSK30JT082PROD with NOTICES
Information: Law Enforcement/Federal Consistent with the requirements of identified during the pre-employment or
Air Marshal Service Physical and Executive Order (E.O.) 13771, Reducing recurrent periodic examination, the
Mental Health Certification Regulation and Controlling Regulatory applicant/employee may be required to
AGENCY: Transportation Security Costs, and E.O. 13777, Enforcing the provide a completed PEPR form, or
Administration, DHS. Regulatory Reform Agenda, TSA is also TPSR form, signed by his/her physician
requesting comments on the extent to in order to determine if the FAM is
ACTION: 60-day notice.
which this request for information could medically qualified.
VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:35 Dec 04, 2018 Jkt 247001 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\06DEN1.SGM 06DEN1](https://thefederalregister.org/doc/83_FR_63112/page/1.svg)
![Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 234 / Thursday, December 6, 2018 / Notices 62879
As part of the psychological ADDRESSES: Comments may be emailed completed by TSO candidates’ health
assessment, applicants are required to to TSAPRA@tsa.dhs.gov or delivered to care providers. The medical
complete a Mental Health Certification the TSA PRA Officer, Information questionnaire and supplemental forms
form related to their mental health Technology (IT), TSA–11, are used in concert with information
history. Applicants are asked questions Transportation Security Administration, collected during a physical medical
that may be indicative of mental health 601 South 12th Street, Arlington, VA exam to evaluate a candidate’s physical
conditions that may impact the ability 20598–6011. and medical qualifications to be a TSO,
to safely and effectively perform the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: including visual and aural acuity, and
essential functions of the position. All Christina A. Walsh at the above address, physical coordination and motor skills.
forms submitted by applicants and or by telephone (571) 227–2062. Candidates who disclose certain
incumbents are sent directly to the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
medical conditions on the medical
FAMS Medical Programs Section for questionnaire were previously asked to
initial screening via fax, mail, or in Comments Invited provide additional information via
person. Individual responses may In accordance with the Paperwork supplemental forms.
require further medical evaluation. Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 TSA is revising the information
TSA estimates that there will be 600 et seq.), an agency may not conduct or collection and will no longer require
respondents annually. It will take each sponsor, and a person is not required to candidates to complete supplemental
respondent approximately one hour to respond to, a collection of information forms. TSA will continue to use the
complete the Mental Health unless it displays a valid OMB control medical questionnaire form. TSA is also
Certification form, and 15 minutes per number. The ICR documentation will be transitioning from the paper version of
respondent for their doctor to complete available at http://www.reginfo.gov the form to an electronic version.
two additional forms (the Practical Historical data indicates that on
upon its submission to OMB. Therefore,
Exercise Performance form and the average 22,500 candidates for TSO
in preparation for OMB review and
Treating Physician Status Report form), positions annually complete medical
approval of the following information
for a total annual hour burden of 900 exams. The medical questionnaire takes
collection, TSA is soliciting comments
hours. approximately 45 minutes (0.75 hours)
to—
for the candidates to complete, resulting
Dated: November 28, 2018. (1) Evaluate whether the proposed
in an estimated burden of 16,875 hours.
Christina A. Walsh, information requirement is necessary for
Also, TSA estimates the average round-
TSA Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, the proper performance of the functions
trip travel time to a TSA-contracted
Information Technology. of the agency, including whether the
physician’s office to be 54 minutes (0.9
[FR Doc. 2018–26370 Filed 12–4–18; 8:45 am] information will have practical utility;
hours), for an estimated hour burden of
(2) Evaluate the accuracy of the
BILLING CODE 9110–05–P 20,250 hours (22,500 × 54 minutes). The
agency’s estimate of the burden;
estimated total burden time for the
(3) Enhance the quality, utility, and
completion of the medical questionnaire
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND clarity of the information to be
is 37,125 (16,875 + 20,250) annual
SECURITY collected; and
hours.
(4) Minimize the burden of the
Transportation Security Administration collection of information on those who Dated: November 28, 2018.
are to respond, including using Christina A. Walsh,
Intent To Request Revision From OMB appropriate automated, electronic, TSA Paperwork Reduction Act Officer,
of One Current Public Collection of mechanical, or other technological Information Technology.
Information: Transportation Security collection techniques or other forms of [FR Doc. 2018–26371 Filed 12–4–18; 8:45 am]
Officer Medical Questionnaire information technology. BILLING CODE 9110–05–P
Consistent with the requirements of
AGENCY: Transportation Security
Executive Order (E.O.) 13771, Reducing
Administration, DHS.
Regulation and Controlling Regulatory DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
ACTION: 60-day notice. Costs, and E.O. 13777, Enforcing the SECURITY
Regulatory Reform Agenda, TSA is also
SUMMARY: The Transportation Security requesting comments on the extent to Transportation Security Administration
Administration (TSA) invites public which this request for information could
comment on one currently approved be modified to reduce the burden on Intent To Request Extension From
Information Collection Request (ICR), respondents. OMB of One Current Public Collection
Office of Management and Budget of Information: Federal Flight Deck
(OMB) control number 1652–0032, Information Collection Requirement Officer Program
abstracted below that we will submit to OMB Number 1652–0032; Security AGENCY: Transportation Security
OMB for a revision in compliance with Officer Medical Questionnaire. TSA Administration, DHS.
the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). collects relevant medical information ACTION: 60-day notice.
The ICR describes the nature of the from TSO candidates who have
information collection and its expected successfully completed certain prior SUMMARY: The Transportation Security
burden. The collection involves using a steps in the hiring process. This Administration (TSA) invites public
questionnaire to collect medical information is used to assess whether comment on one currently approved
khammond on DSK30JT082PROD with NOTICES
information from candidates for the job the TSO candidates meet the medical Information Collection Request (ICR),
of Transportation Security Officer (TSO) qualification standards the agency has Office of Management and Budget
to ensure applicants are qualified to established pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 44935. (OMB) control number 1652–0011,
perform TSO duties pursuant to 49 TSA currently collects this information abstracted below that we will submit to
U.S.C 44935. through a medical questionnaire OMB for an extension in compliance
DATES: Send your comments by completed by TSO candidates and, in with the Paperwork Reduction Act
February 4, 2019. certain cases, supplemental forms (PRA). The ICR describes the nature of
VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:35 Dec 04, 2018 Jkt 247001 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\06DEN1.SGM 06DEN1](https://thefederalregister.org/doc/83_FR_63112/page/2.svg)
Document Created: 2018-12-05 02:36:52
Document Modified: 2018-12-05 02:36:52
| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Notices | |
| Action | 60-day notice. | |
| Dates | Send your comments by February 4, 2019. | |
| Contact | Christina A. Walsh at the above | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 62878 |
2025 Federal Register | Disclaimer | Privacy Policy
USC | CFR | eCFR