Federal Register #1652-0072

TSA Request for Public Comment on Revision of Information Collection for Armed Law Enforcement Officers Flying

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), under the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking public comment on a proposed revision to its information collection process for armed law enforcement officers (LEOs) flying on commercial aircraft. - Government Buyer: - Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned; this is an information collection revision, not a product or service procurement - Products/Services Requested: - Revision of Information Collection Request (ICR), OMB control number 1652-0072 - Introduction of the LEO Flying Armed (LEOFA) Pass Application, a new digital platform - Continued use of TSA Form 413A - Collection of expanded data elements from federal, state, county, or municipal armed LEOs requiring specialized screening at airport checkpoints - Unique or Notable Requirements: - LEOs must provide identifying information, affirm authorization to fly armed, and register via the new platform or existing form - Information is used for situational awareness and safety on commercial flights - Public comment is requested to evaluate necessity, accuracy, and burden of the collection - No procurement of products or services; focus is on information collection and digital platform implementation

Description

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking public comment on a revision to an existing Information Collection Request (ICR) related to law enforcement officers (LEOs) who fly armed and require specialized screening at airport checkpoints. The revision includes the introduction of a new digital platform, the LEO Flying Armed (LEOFA) Pass Application, which collects additional data elements beyond the current TSA Form 413A. The information collected is used to provide situational awareness for TSA and law enforcement agencies to ensure safety and security on commercial flights. Public comments are invited to evaluate the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the information collection.

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