Federal Register/Vol. 85, No. 209/Wednesday, October 28, 2020
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Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 209 / Wednesday, October 28, 2020 / Notices 68357 and private sectors. The information extend this exemption at a future date at least 60 days before the expiration of discussed will include specific depending on the status of the COVID– the HME.7 vulnerabilities that affect the United 19 crisis. It may be impracticable for some commercial drivers to renew their STAs States’ national defense/homeland DATES: This extension of the previously during the current COVID–19 crisis. security posture and ICT risk mitigation issued exemption published on July 31, Measures to prevent the spread of strategies. The premature disclosure of 2020 (85 FR 46152) becomes effective COVID–19 may affect the ability of this information to the public is likely on October 30, 2020, and remains in commercial drivers to present to frustrate implementation of proposed effect through December 31, 2020, themselves in-person to a state licensing Government action significantly. unless otherwise modified by TSA agency or TSA enrollment center for the Therefore, this portion of the meeting is through a notice published in the collection of fingerprints and applicant required to be closed pursuant to Federal Register. section 10(d) of FACA and The information. Without the new STA, Government in the Sunshine Act (5 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: TSA’s regulations prevent states from U.S.C. 552b(c)(9)(B)). Stephanie Hamilton, 571–227–2851 or renewing or extending the expiration of [email protected]. the individual’s state-issued HME.8 Sandra J. Benevides, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Consistent with the requirements in Designated Federal Officer, NSTAC, 49 CFR 1572.13(b), if the state grants an Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Background extension to a driver, the state must, if Agency, Department of Homeland Security. A public health emergency exists in practicable, notify the driver that the [FR Doc. 2020–23835 Filed 10–27–20; 8:45 am] state is extending the expiration date of BILLING CODE 9910–9P–P this country as a consequence of the COVID–19 pandemic.1 In response to the HME, the date that the extension this pandemic, on April 2, 2020, TSA will end, and the individual’s DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND issued an exemption from requirements responsibility to initiate the STA SECURITY in 48 CFR part 1572 regarding renewal process at least 60 days before expiration of a TSA security threat the end of the extension. If it is not Transportation Security Administration assessment (STA) for HMEs.2 TSA practicable for a state to give individualized notice to drivers, the [Docket No. TSA–2003–14610] subsequently extended the duration of the exemption through October 29, state may publish general notice, for Notice To Extend Exemption From 2020.3 example, on the appropriate website. Renewal of the Hazardous Materials The USA PATRIOT Act of 2001 Authority and Determination Endorsement Security Threat requires individuals who transport TSA may grant an exemption from a Assessment for Certain Individuals hazardous materials via commercial regulation if TSA determines that the motor vehicle to undergo a STA 9 AGENCY: exemption is in the public interest. On Transportation Security 4 Administration, DHS. conducted by TSA. As required by April 2, 2020, TSA determined that it TSA’s implementing regulations in 49 ACTION: Notice, extension of temporary was in the public interest to grant an CFR part 1572, the STA for an HME exemption. exemption from certain process consists of criminal, immigration, and requirements in 49 CFR part 1572 SUMMARY: TSA is extending the terrorist checks. The STA and HME related to STAs for HMEs, given the exemption from Renewal of the remain valid for five years. need for HME drivers to work without Hazardous Materials Endorsement Under 49 CFR 1572.13(a), no state interruption during the COVID–19 Security Threat Assessment for Certain may issue or renew an HME for an crisis.10 On July 31, 2020, TSA extended Individuals that TSA published on July individual’s commercial driver’s license that exemption by 90 days through 31, 2020 which was scheduled to expire (CDL), unless the state first receives a October 29, 2020.11 TSA has determined on October 30, 2020, through December Determination of No Security Threat for that it is in the public interest to extend 31, 2020. Under this exemption, states the individual from TSA following the the exemption through December 31, may extend the expiration date of STA. An individual seeking renewal of 2020. hazardous materials endorsements an HME must initiate an STA at least 60 The exemption does not compromise (HMEs) that expire on or after March 1, days before expiration of his or her the current level of transportation 2020, for 180 days, due to restrictions current HME.5 The process of initiating security because TSA continues to and business closures in place in an STA requires the individual to conduct recurrent security threat checks response to the COVID–19 pandemic. If submit information either to the state on HME holders and is able to take a state grants an extension, the licensing agency or a TSA enrollment action to revoke an HME if derogatory individual with an expired HME must center, including fingerprints and the information becomes available, initiate the process of renewing his or information required by 49 CFR 1572.9,6 regardless of expiration date. TSA uses her security threat assessment (STA) for data previously submitted by these the HME no later than 60 days before 1 See HHS, Renewal of Determination that a the end of the state-granted extension. Public Health Emergency Exists (Oct. 2, 2020), 7 49 CFR 1572.13(b). Federal partners, state licensing available at https://www.phe.gov/emergency/news/ 8 49 CFR 1572.13(a). agencies and related associations report healthactions/phe/Pages/covid19-2Oct2020.aspx. 9 49 U.S.C. 114(q). The Administrator of TSA See also Proclamation 9994, Declaring a National ongoing difficulties in timely renewal of delegated this authority to the Executive Assistant Emergency Concerning the Novel Coronavirus Administrator for Operations Support, effective expiring HMEs and asked TSA to Disease (COVID–19) Outbreak (March 13, 2020). March 26, 2020, during the period of the National consider extending the exemption until Published at 85 FR 15337 (Mar. 18, 2020). Emergency cited supra, n. 1. 2 the end of calendar year 2020. TSA has See 85 FR 19767 (April 8, 2020). 10 See Exemption from Renewal of the Hazardous determined it is in the public interest to 3 See 85 FR 46152 (July 31, 2020). Materials Endorsement Security Threat Assessment 4 extend the exemption through Public Law 107–56 (Oct. 26, 2001; 115 Stat. for Certain Individuals, 85 FR 19767 (Apr. 8, 2020). 396), § 1012(a)(1), codified as amended at 49 U.S.C. 11 See Notice to Extend Exemption from Renewal December 31, 2020, which aligns with 5103a. of the Hazardous Materials Endorsement Security similar waivers issued by the U.S. 5 49 CFR 1572.13(b). Threat Assessment for Certain Individuals, 85 FR Department of Transportation. TSA may 6 49 CFR 1572.15. 46152 (July 31, 2020). VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:29 Oct 27, 2020 Jkt 253001 PO 00000 Frm 00073 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\28OCN1.SGM 28OCN1 jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES 68358 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 209 / Wednesday, October 28, 2020 / Notices individuals to conduct recurrent vetting Dated: October 23, 2020. A. Overview of Information Collection against terrorism watch lists and Stacey Fitzmaurice, Title of Information Collection: databases to ensure that they continue Executive Assistant Administrator, Housing Finance Agency Risk-Sharing to meet TSA requirements for having an Operations Support. Program. HME. [FR Doc. 2020–23961 Filed 10–26–20; 4:15 pm] OMB Approval Number: 2502–0500. The exemption permits states to BILLING CODE 9110–05–P OMB Expiration Date: 4/30/2020. extend the expiration date for an HME for up to 180 days for individuals with Type of Request: Revision of a an HME that expires on or after March currently approved collection. 1, 2020, even if the individual did not DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND Form Numbers HUD–94192, HUD– initiate or complete submission of URBAN DEVELOPMENT 94193, HUD–94194, HUD–94195, HUD– required information for an STA at least 94196. 60 days before expiration of the HME.12 [Docket No. FR–7024–N–43] Description of the need for the With the extension TSA announces in information and proposed use: Section this notice, states may continue this 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information 542 of the Housing and Community procedure through December 31, 2020. Collection: Housing Finance Agency Development Act of 1992 directs the Individuals who were eligible for an Risk-Sharing Program; OMB Control Secretary to implement risk sharing extension of their HMEs during the No.: 2502–0500 with State and local housing finance initial exemption may continue to be agencies (HFAs). Under this program, AGENCY: Office of the Chief Information eligible under this notice of extension of HUD provides full mortgage insurance Officer, HUD. the exemption. on multifamily housing projects whose Federal partners, States, the American ACTION: Notice. loans are underwritten, processed, and Trucking Associations and the serviced by HFAs. The HFAs will SUMMARY: HUD has submitted the reimburse HUD a certain percentage of American Association of Motor Vehicle proposed information collection Administrators asked TSA to consider any loss under an insured loan requirement described below to the depending upon the level of risk the extending the exemption to align with Office of Management and Budget the U.S. Department of Transportation HFA contracts to assume. (OMB) for review, in accordance with Respondents (i.e. affected public): Federal Motor Carrier Safety the Paperwork Reduction Act.