Federal Register #1652-0074

TSA Seeks Comment on Revised Cybersecurity Information Collection for Surface Transportation

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), under the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking public comment on proposed revisions to its information collection requirements for cybersecurity in surface transportation. - Government Buyer: - Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security - Scope of Request: - Revision to OMB control number 1652-0074 for cybersecurity information collection - Applies to surface transportation Owner/Operators - Key Requirements: - Designation of Cybersecurity Coordinators - Reporting of cybersecurity incidents to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency - Development of cybersecurity contingency and recovery plans - Completion of cybersecurity assessments - New requirement: Non-U.S. citizen Cybersecurity Coordinators must be members of trusted traveler programs (e.g., NEXUS, Global Entry) or equivalent - Purpose: - TSA uses collected information to ensure compliance with cybersecurity directives and to inform policy and response actions in coordination with federal partners - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned; this is not a procurement of products or services - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focus on cybersecurity roles and incident reporting - Additional security vetting for non-U.S. citizen coordinators - Place of Performance/Contact: - TSA Headquarters, Springfield, VA

Description

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking public comment on a revision to an existing Information Collection Request (ICR) related to cybersecurity measures for surface transportation modes. The collection involves data on the designation of Cybersecurity Coordinators, reporting cybersecurity incidents to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, development of contingency and recovery plans, and completion of cybersecurity assessments. This revision includes a new requirement that non-U.S. citizen Cybersecurity Coordinators must be members of trusted traveler programs such as NEXUS or Global Entry. The information collected supports TSA's oversight and compliance enforcement of cybersecurity directives and recommendations for surface transportation entities.

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