[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 56 (Thursday, March 21, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 11671-11673]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-6811]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Office of the Secretary


Reports, Forms and Recordkeeping Requirements

AGENCY: Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of the Secretary.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice lists those forms, reports, and recordkeeping 
requirements imposed upon the public which were transmitted by the 
Department of Transportation to the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) for its approval in accordance with the requirements of the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 (44 USC Chapter 35).

DATES: March 15, 1996.


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ADDRESSES: Written comments on the DOT information collection requests 
should be forwarded, as quickly as possible, to Edward Clarke, Office 
of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, Room 10202, 
Washington, D.C. 20503. If you anticipate submitting substantive 
comments, but find that more than 30 days from the date of publication 
are needed to prepare them, please notify the OMB official of your 
intent immediately.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Copies of the DOT information 
collection requests submitted to OMB may be obtained from Judith 
Street; (202) 267-9895; ABC-100; 800 Independence Avenue, S.W., 
Washington, DC 20591.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 3507 of Title 44 of the United 
States Code, as adopted by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980, 
requires that agencies prepare a notice for publication in the Federal 
Register, listing those information collection requests submitted to 
OMB for approval or renewal under that Act. OMB reviews and approves 
agency submissions in accordance with criteria set forth in that Act. 
In carrying out its responsibilities, OMB also considers public 
comments on the proposed forms and the reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements. OMB approval of an information collection requirement 
must be renewed at least once every three years.

Items Submitted to OMB for Review

    The six following information collection requests were submitted to 
OMB on March 14, 1996:

    1. OMB No: 2120-0003
    Administration: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
    Title: Malfunction or Defect Report.
    Need for Information: Under 49 U.S.C. Chapter 447, Subsection 
44702, as amended, empowers the Secretary of Transportation to issue 
certificates for air taxi operators and repair stations, respectively, 
and to prescribe such terms, conditions, and limitations on those 
certificates as necessary to ensure safety in air transportation. 
Submission of Malfunction or Defect Reports are necessary to ensure 
safety.
    Proposed Use of Information: The FAA needs this information to 
determine inservice performance of aeronautical productions. Collection 
of this data permits the FAA to evaluate its certification standards, 
maintenance programs, and regulatory requirements since their 
effectiveness is reflected in the number of equipment failures or lack 
thereof. When defects are reported, which are likely to exist on other 
products of the same or similar design, the information is used as a 
basis for Airworthiness Directive (AD).
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Burden Estimate: 6,147 hours.
    Respondents: Repair stations certificated under part 145 and Air 
Taxi operators certificated under part 135.
    Number of Respondents: 20,940.
    Form(s): one.

    2. OMB No: 2120-0005.
    Administration: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
    Title: General Operating Rules--FAR 91.
    Need for Information: The reporting and recordkeeping requirements 
of Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 91, General Operating and 
Flight Rules, are authorized by Part A of Subtitle VII of the Revised 
Title 49 of the United States Code. FAR Part 91 prescribes rules 
governing the operation of aircraft (other than moored balloons, kites, 
rockets and unmanned free balloons) within the United States. The 
reporting and recordkeeping requirements prescribed by various sections 
of FAR Part 91 are necessary for FAA to assure compliance with these 
provisions.
    Proposed Use of Information: The FAA needs this information to 
determine compliance. Also because Subtitle VII of Revised Title 49 
U.S.C. authorizes the issuance of regulations governing the use of 
navigable airspace. 14 CFR 91 prescribes regulations governing the 
general operation and flight of aircraft.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Burden Estimate: 231,064 hours.
    Respondents: Individual airmen, state or local governments and 
businesses.
    Number of Respondents: See enclosure.
    Form(s): None.

    3. OMB No: 2120-0042.
    Administration: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
    Title: Aircraft Registration.
    Need for Information: Public Law 103-272 states that all aircraft 
must be registered before they may be flown. The registration system 
provides identification of all civil aircraft in the United States. The 
registration record also provides evidence of ownership which may be 
used in court if there is a controversy over ownership.
    Proposed Use of Information: The FAA needs this information to 
register an aircraft or hold an aircraft in trust. The information 
required to register and prove ownership of an aircraft is required by 
any person wishing to register an aircraft.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Burden Estimate: 73,847.50 hours.
    Respondents: Individuals, businesses, state and local governments.
    Number of Respondents: 73,002.
    Form(s): Nine.
    4. OMB No: 2120-0514.
    Administration: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
    Title: Aviation Insurance.
    Need for Information: Under 49 U.S.C. Chapter 443 the FAA is 
authorized to provide aviation insurance in emergency situations in 
which the President determines that continuation of air service is in 
the foreign policy interest of the United State and the FAA 
Administrator has determined that aviation insurance is not available 
on reasonable terms and conditions from commercial sources.
    Proposed Use of Information: The FAA needs this information to 
determine when insurance is not available from commercial sources.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Burden Estimate: 68 hours.
    Respondents: Businesses or other for profit.
    Number of Respondents: 45.
    Form(s): None.
    5. OMB No: 2120-0517.
    Administration: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
    Title: FAR Part 150-Airport Noise Compatibility Planning.
    Need for Information: Sections 103(a)(1) and 104(a) of the Aviation 
Safety and Noise Abatement Act of 1979 (ASNA), as amended, permit 
``airport operators'' to voluntarily submit noise exposure maps and 
noise compatibility programs to the FAA.
    Proposed Use of Information: The FAA needs this information to 
approve airport operators noise compatibility programs eligible for a 
10-percent set-aside of discretionary grant funds under the FAA Airport 
Improvement Program.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Burden Estimate: 54,900 hours.
    Respondents: Airport operators who voluntarily submit maps and 
noise compatibility programs to FAA for review.
    Number of Respondents: 17.
    Form(s): None.

    6. OMB No: 2120-0570.
    Administration: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
    Title: Simulator Rule/Part 142, Certificated Training Centers.
    Need for Information: Under 49 U.S.C. CHAPTER 447 states that, 
applications for certificates under this title shall be in such form, 
contain such information, and be filed and served in such a manner as 
the FAA Administrator may prescribe.

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    Proposed Use of Information: The FAA needs this information to 
determine compliance with airmen certification and testing to ensure 
safety.
    Frequency: Annually.
    Burden Estimate: 5,450 hours.
    Respondents: Business or other for profit.
    Number of Respondents: 42.
    Form(s): Requesting approval from OMB.

    Issued in Washington, D.C., on March 25, 1996.
Phillip Leach,
Computer Specialist, Information Resource Management (IRM) Strategies 
Division.
[FR Doc. 96-6811 Filed 3-20-96; 8:45 am]
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