Federal Register #1652-0043

TSA Seeks Public Comment on Federal Air Marshal Health Certification Information Collection

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking public comment on extending its information collection for Federal Air Marshal (FAM) health certification. - Government Buyer: - Department of Homeland Security - Transportation Security Administration (TSA) - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved; this is an administrative process. - Products/Services Requested: - Collection of health certification forms for FAM applicants and incumbents - Forms include: Practical Exercise Performance Requirements (PEPR), Treating Physician Status Report (TPSR), and Mental Health Certification (MHC) - Approximately 200 respondents annually - Estimated annual burden: 225 hours - Notable Requirements: - Periodic medical examinations and self-certification - Forms must be completed by healthcare providers and applicants - Submission of forms directly to the FAM Service Medical Programs Section - Ensures FAMs meet strict physical and mental health standards for law enforcement duties - Place of Performance/Submission: - TSA Headquarters, Springfield, VA

Description

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking public comment on an extension request for an existing information collection related to the physical and mental health certification of Federal Air Marshal (FAM) applicants and incumbents. The collection includes forms assessing physical and mental health history to ensure FAMs meet required health standards for their law enforcement duties. The process involves medical examinations and certification forms completed by healthcare providers and applicants. TSA estimates an annual burden of 225 hours for approximately 200 respondents.

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