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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking public comments on the extension of an information collection concerning airport security, specifically under OMB control number 1652-0002. This collection involves airport operators submitting and maintaining records to ensure security compliance according to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). The TSA is inviting feedback on the necessity and utility of this information gathering to improve its processes and minimize the burden on respondents. Those interested can submit comments by April 18, 2025, through the specified government website.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has submitted an Information Collection Request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) seeking approval for updates to their Exercise Information System (EXIS®). EXIS® is a web-based tool to help organize and manage training exercises for the Transportation Systems Sector. TSA plans to streamline the user registration process by eliminating certain data collection elements deemed unnecessary due to new identity verification capabilities. The application of these changes, motivated by the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007, aims to reduce the administrative burden while maintaining the system's utility and security. Public comments on this proposal are invited by January 6, 2025.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), under the Department of Homeland Security, has announced a 60-day public comment period for an information collection request, which they plan to submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. This request pertains to a survey aimed at gathering feedback from customers and stakeholders to improve service delivery. The collection is low-burden, voluntary, and focuses on feedback regarding the timeliness, accuracy, courtesy, and efficiency of TSA services. They estimate about 7 million responses annually, with each survey taking 10 to 30 minutes to complete.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has issued a notice about an extension request for its Information Collection Request titled TSA infoBoards, under the Paperwork Reduction Act. TSA infoBoards serve as a voluntary information-sharing platform for stakeholders in the transportation security community, allowing users to access mission-critical information. The TSA seeks public comments on the necessity, accuracy, and impact of this information collection and aims to ensure it meets practical utility and minimizes burdens on users. Comments are welcomed until January 6, 2025, and the extension seeks to continue using forms TSA 1427 and TSA 1430 for registration and information collection purposes.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that the Transportation Security Oversight Board (TSOB) has approved several updated security directives issued by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to bolster cybersecurity for crucial rail systems. These directives, identified by TSA as 1580-21-01B, 1582-21-01B, 1580/82-2022-01A, and 1580/82-2022-01C, extend existing measures for an additional year and include updates to counter emerging cyber threats effectively. The TSOB has authorized these extensions to ensure that key railroad and transit systems remain safeguarded against increasing cyber risks.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has submitted a request for review and extension of its Information Collection Request to manage access to Sensitive Security Information (SSI). This process involves assessing individuals through a security threat assessment who seek access to SSI, such as prospective bidders or individuals involved in court cases. The TSA aims to ensure that only those who need to know and meet security requirements can access this sensitive information. The public is invited to comment on this proposal by January 16, 2025.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a final rule to adjust civil monetary penalties for inflation, effective January 2, 2025. These adjustments are in line with the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 and guidance from the Office of Management and Budget. This rule increases penalty amounts for violations occurring after November 2, 2015, and applies to various DHS components like the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the Coast Guard. The updated penalty amounts are designed to maintain their deterrent effect and comply with mandatory legislative requirements.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has submitted a request to extend an information collection activity to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. This extension is aimed at gathering travel information to help wounded warriors, severely injured military personnel, and certain other travelers through airport security. The collection involves the use of TSA forms to facilitate and expedite passenger screening services, supporting the Travel Protocol Office and the Military Severely Injured Joint Support Operations Center (MSIJSOC) programs. TSA is inviting comments on this information collection, focusing on its necessity, burden, and ways to improve the collection process.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that the Transportation Security Oversight Board (TSOB) has approved two security directives, Pipeline-2021-01D and Pipeline-2021-02E. These directives, aimed at protecting critical hazardous liquid and natural gas pipeline infrastructure, extend existing cybersecurity measures for an additional year due to ongoing cyber threats. The directives include requirements for reporting cyber incidents, appointing a cybersecurity coordinator, and developing a cybersecurity plan. The TSOB has also empowered TSA to further extend these directives if necessary to counter evolving threats.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking public feedback on an information collection request related to aircraft repair station security. This request, which has been approved before, needs an extension from the Office of Management and Budget. TSA requires aircraft repair stations with FAA certification to follow specific security measures, such as having a TSA contact and ensuring that aircraft are not left unattended. Owners and operators of these stations must keep accurate records and can appeal if TSA finds security issues that might lead to certificate suspension. There are over 4,000 such stations in the U.S. and more than 900 abroad, and complying with these rules is expected to take 412 hours collectively each year.