DHS requests public comment on CASM Tool Registration information collection

What happened

The Department of Homeland Security’s Emergency Communications Division announced a submission to the Office of Management and Budget for review of the Communications Assets Survey and Mapping (CASM) Tool Registration Tool. The notice seeks public comment on the proposed information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act. Access to the tool is limited to developer APIs and includes CAPTCHA security measures.

Why it matters for trust and compliance

• Its status is published. It is enacted but may not be in force yet. Check the effective date before planning around it.
• The notice signals a new federal data‑collection effort with security controls that may affect how agencies and contractors handle personal and operational data.

Who is affected

Recommended actions

1. Check that privacy notices describe the practices this addresses.
2. Map the security requirements to existing controls and close gaps.