Federal Register #1652-0059

TSA PreCheck Application Program Enhancements and Information Collection Revision

This notice from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, outlines planned enhancements to the TSA PreCheck Application Program: - Government Buyer: - Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) - Program Enhancements and Services: - TSA PreCheck Application Program requires submission of biographic and biometric data for identity verification and security threat assessment - Introduction of MyTSA PreCheck ID, a mobile identity document for expedited screening - Launch of a TSA Customer Service Portal for profile management and membership options - Expansion of Seamless Identity Automation for touchless, 1:n biometric verification at security checkpoints - Volume and Cost: - Estimated 6.3 million annual enrollments/participants - Total annual cost burden estimated at $468 million - No specific OEMs, vendors, or commercial products are named in this notice - Unique Requirements: - Emphasis on touchless biometric identity verification and digital/mobile identity solutions - Enhancements are optional and do not affect PreCheck status - Additional Note: - The summary also references an unrelated Fish and Wildlife Service permit application for timber operations in California, not connected to the TSA program

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 1652-0059, to OMB for review and approval of a revision of the currently approved collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). The collection involves the submission of biographic and biometric information by TSA PreCheck Application Program or U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Trusted Traveler Program individuals enrolling in MyTSA PreCheck ID, TSA's Customer Service Portal, and Seamless Identity Automation. The revision includes enhancements such as the MyTSA PreCheck ID, TSA Customer Service Portal, expansion of touchless identity verification, and revision of post enrollment surveys to reduce customer burden. These enhancements are optional and do not affect an individual's status with the TSA PreCheck Application Program.

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