Federal Register #2026-08980

TSA Requests Comments on Revised Security Information Collection for Critical Pipeline Operators

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), under the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking public input on a proposed revision to its information collection process for the top 100 most critical pipeline operators. - Government Buyer: - Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security - Scope of Request: - Revision of Information Collection Request (ICR) for security data from critical pipeline operators - Focuses on security plans and inspection information as required by federal law - Products/Services Requested: - No procurement of products or services; this is an information collection activity - No part numbers, quantities, or OEMs specified - Notable Requirements: - Removes the mandatory cybersecurity vulnerability assessment previously required - Reduces the annual reporting burden for pipeline operators - Seeks public comment on the necessity and impact of the revised information collection - Affected Parties: - Pipeline companies owning or operating systems/facilities critical to national or economic security - No OEMs or vendors are named, as this is not a solicitation for goods or services

Description

This notice announces that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has forwarded the Information Collection Request (ICR), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number 1652-0050, to OMB for a revision of the currently approved collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). TSA developed and implemented a plan to review the security plans and inspect critical pipeline systems to comply with a requirement in the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007. The collection of information is being revised to remove mandatory requirements associated with the TSA Pipeline Security Directive 2021-01 Series, reducing the time burden by 600 hours. The revision also updates the title of the collection to more accurately align with statutory requirements.

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