[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 129 (Wednesday, July 3, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 34921-34922]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-17042]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
Notice of Intent To Request Renewal from the Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) of Current Public Collections of Information
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of Intent to Renew 13 Currently Approved Public
Information Collection Activities.
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SUMMARY: Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,
and 5 CFR part 1320, Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements, the FAA
invites public comment on 13 currently approved public information
collections being submitted to OMB for renewal.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before September 3, 1996.
ADDRESSES: Comments on any of these collections may be mailed or
delivered in duplicate to the FAA at the following address: Ms. Judith
Street, Federal Aviation Administration, Corporate Information
Division, ABC-100, 800 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20591.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Ms. Judith Street at the above address or on (202) 267-9895.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA solicits comments on any of the
current collections of information in order to: Evaluate the necessity
of the collection; the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden;
the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected;
and possible ways to minimize the burden of the collection.
Following are short synopses of the 13 currently approved public
information collection activities which will be submitted to OMB for
review and approval.
1. 2120-0007, Flight Engineers and Flight Navigators--FAR 63. The
respondents are 2,881 airmen. The estimated total annual burden is
25,420 hours. Abstract: FAA Act of 1958, Section 602 and 607 authorize
issuance of airmen certificates and provide for examination and rating
of flying schools. FAR 63 prescribes requirements for flight navigator
certification and training course requirements for these airmen.
Information collected is used to determine certification eligibility.
2. 2120-0014, Procedures for Non-Federal Navigation Facilities--FAR
171. The respondents are 2,398 facilities sponsors. The estimated total
annual burden is 20,792 hours. Abstract: The non-Federal navigation
facilities are aids to air navigation which are purchased, installed
operated and maintained by a public entity other than the FAA and are
available for use by the flying public. Navigation aids may be located
at unattended remote enrollee sites or at manned airport terminal
locations.
3. 2120-0015, FAA Airport Master Record. The respondents are 14,000
civil airports. The estimated total annual burden is 4,375 hours.
Abstract: The FAA Act of 1958 directs the FAA to collect and
disseminate information about civil aeronautics. The information is
required to carry out FAA missions related to safety, forecasting, and
airport engineering. The data is the basic source of data for private,
state, Federal and governmental aeronautical charts and publications.
4. 2120-0025, Crewmember Certificate Application. The respondents
are aircrew members that need to be cleared to enter foreign countries.
There are 1,401 aircrew members in this category. The estimated total
annual burden is 165 hours. Abstract: FAA Act of 1958, Section 602
authorizes the issuance of airmen certificates. 14 CFR parts 121 and
135 prescribes requirements for crewmember certification. Information
collected is used to determine applicant eligibility.
5. 2120-0026, Flight Plans (Domestic/International). The
respondents are 682,959 flight plans. The estimated total annual burden
is 268,408 hours. Abstract: Federal Aviation Act of 1958, Section 307
(49 U.S.C. 1348) authorized regulations governing the flight of
aircraft. 14 CFR 91 prescribes requirements for filing domestic and
international flight plans. Information is collected to provide
protection to aircraft in flight and persons/property on the ground.
6. 2120-0039, Air Carriers/Commercial Operators--FAR 135. The
respondents are an estimated 3,760 air carriers and commercial
operators. The estimated total annual burden is 347,772 hours.
Abstract: The FAA Act of 1958, Section 604 (49 U.S.C. 1424), authorizes
the issuance of air carriers operating certificates. 14 CFR part 135
prescribes requirement for air carriers/commercial operators.
Information collected shows compliance and applicant eligibility.
7. 2120-0044, Rotorcraft External Load Operator Certificate
Application--FAR 133. The respondents are an estimated 400 Rotorcraft
External Load Operators. The estimated total annual burden is 3,268
hours. Abstract: 14 CFR prescribes certification requirements for
rotorcraft external load operations. Information is collected from
applicants
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for initial and renewal certification as a Rotorcraft External Load
Operator, or from currently certified operators adding additional
aircraft or equipment.
8. 2120-0060, General Aviation and Air Taxi Activity and Avionics
Survey. The respondents are 19,000 commuter air carriers. The estimated
total annual burden is 4,750 hours. Abstract: The survey is to collect
information on the use and the characteristics of general aviation and
air taxi aircraft. The data is used by the FAA in safety study,
regulatory changes and formulating long-term programs and policies.
9. 2120-0535, Anti-Drug Program for Personnel Engaged in Specified
Aviation Activities. The respondents are 6,076 specified aviation
employers. The estimated total annual burden is 100,276 hours.
Abstract: Federal Aviation Regulations require specified aviation
employers to implement and conduct FAA-Approved anti-drug plans. They
monitor program compliance, institute program improvements, and
anticipate program problem areas. The FAA receives drug test reports
from the aviation industry. More detailed and specific information is
necessary to effectively manage the anti-drug program.
10. 2120-0543, Pilots Convicted of Alcohol or Drug Related Motor
Vehicle Offenses or Subject to State Motor Vehicle Administrative
Procedures. The respondents are 2184 pilots who have been/will be
convicted of a drug- or alcohol-related traffic violation. The
estimated annual burden is 364 hours. Abstract: The requested
information (1) is needed to mitigate potential hazards presented by
airmen using alcohol or drugs in flight, (2) is used to identify
persons possibly unsuitable for pilot certification, and (3) affects
those pilots who will be convicted of a drug- or alcohol related
traffic violation.
11. 2120-0575, Airworthiness Standards, Occupant Protection
Standards for Commuter Category Airplanes. The respondents are 5
manufacturers of seat cushions. The estimated total annual burden is 3
hours. Abstract: The information collected will be a record of the test
results on seat cushion flammability. The tests will be performed by
manufacturers of seat cushions and will become a part of the type
certification basis for the airplane.
12. 2120-0577, Explosives Detection Systems Certification Testing.
The respondent is the manufacturer of explosive detection systems. The
estimated total annual burden is 1,502 hours. Abstract: Pub. L. 101-604
requires the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to
certify explosives detection systems, pursuant to protocols developed
outside the agency, prior to mandating their use. The information
required is necessary for the FAA to perform the certification testing
on systems submitted by manufacturers.
13. 2120-0578, Training and Checking in Ground Icing Conditions.
The respondents are 2175 air carriers. The estimated total annual
burden is 87,000 hours. Abstract: The required collection that
respondents must prepare and submit to the FAA contains those airplane
ground deicing/anti-icing policies and procedures that ensure the
highest level of safety during icing conditions. All Part 125 and 135
air carriers are effected.
Issued in Washington, DC., on June 26, 1996.
Steve Hopkins,
Manager, Corporate Information Division, ABC-100.
[FR Doc. 96-17042 Filed 7-2-96; 8:45 am]
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