[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 247 (Monday, December 23, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 67589-67590]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-32543]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration


Reports, Forms and Recordkeeping Requirements Agency Information 
Collection Activity Under OMB Review

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration.


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ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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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 U.S.C. Chapter 35).

DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before 
January 22, 1997.

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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Judith Street, ABC-100; Federal 
Aviation Administration; 800 Independence Avenue, S.W.; Washington, DC 
20591; Telephone number (202) 267-9895.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 3507 of Title 44 of the United 
States Code, as adopted by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 
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 following information collection requests were submitted to OMB 
for reinstatement, without change, of a previously approved collection 
for which approval has expired and extension of a currently approved 
collection.

    1. Title: Domestic and International Flight Plan Forms.
    OMB Control Number: 2120-0026.
    Form Number: FAA Form 7233-1, FAA Form 7233-4.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: The Federal Aviation Administration Act of 1958, Section 
307 (49 U.S.C. 1348) authorized regulations governing the flight of 
aircraft. 14 CFR 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.
    Respondents: 682,959 flight plans.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Burden: 263,660 hours annually.

    2. Title: Part 135--Operating Requirements: Commuter and On- Demand 
Operation.
    Form Number: FAA Form 8070-1--Service Difficulty Report.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: The Federal Aviation Administration 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.
    Respondents: The respondents are an estimated 3,760 air carrier and 
commercial operators.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Burden: 1,075,007 hours annually.

    3. Title: Race and National Origin Identification.
    Form Number: SF-181-A.
    OMB Control Number: 2120-0545.
    Type of Request: Reinstatement, without change, of a previously 
approved collection for which approval has expired.
    Abstract: The collection of data is necessary for examination of 
employee selection procedures, enhancement of recruitment programs, and 
providing equal employment opportunity to all candidates.
    Respondents: The respondents are an estimated 60,000 individuals 
taking the FAA air traffic control specialist examination.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Burden: Approximately 1,667 hours annually.
    Comments on these collections should be submitted to the Office of 
Information and Regulatory Affairs, OMB, New Executive Office Bldg., 
725 17th St. NW., Washington, DC 20503, Attention: DOT Desk Officer.
    Comments are Invited on: whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the Department, including whether the information will have practical 
utility; the accuracy of the Department's estimate of the burden of the 
proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility 
and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize 
the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including 
the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of 
information technology.

    Issued in Washington, D.C. on December 16, 1996.
Phillip A. Leach,
Information Clearance Officer, United States Department of 
Transportation.
[FR Doc. 96-32543 Filed 12-20-96; 8:45 am]
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