[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 234 (Monday, December 7, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 67504]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-32408]



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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.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 
et seq.), the FAA invites public comment on 6 currently approved public 
information collections which will be submitted to OMB for renewal.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before February 5, 1999.

ADDRESSES: Comments on any of these collections may be mailed or 
delivered to the FAA at the following address: Ms. Judith Street, Room 
612, Federal Aviation Administration, Corporate Information Division, 
APF-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 6 currently approved pubic 
information collection activities, which will be submitted to OMB for 
review and renewal:
    1. 2120-0003, Malfunction or Defect Report. The information 
collections are required by CFR 135 and 145. Malfunction or Defect 
Reports are mandatory submissions on FAA Form 8010-4, by repair 
stations certificated under Part 145, and Air taxi operators 
certificated under Part 135. The collection of this information 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 the lack thereof. It is also the 
basis for issuance of Airworthiness Directives designed to prevent 
unsafe conditions and accidents. The current number of respondents is 
estimated to be 20,500 part 135,145, and other operators encouraged to 
submit reports. The estimated burden on the public is estimated to be 
6,200 hours annually.
    2. 2120-0005, General Operating and Flight Rules--FAR 91. Part A of 
Subtitle VII of the Revised Title 49 USC authorizes the issuance of 
regulations governing the use of navigable airspace. The reporting and 
recordkeeping requirements of 14 CFR 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 Part 91 
are necessary for FAA to ensure compliance with these provisions. The 
respondents are individual airmen, state or local governments and 
businesses. The estimated burden associated with this collection is 
230,000 hours annually.
    3. 2120-0042, Aircraft Registration. 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. The respondents are anyone, individual or businesses, 
wishing to register an aircraft. The respondent population is estimated 
to be 73,000 with an estimated annual burden of 74,000 hours.
    4. 2120-0514, Aviation Insurance. The Federal Aviation 
Administration 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 States and the 
Administrator has determined that aviation insurance is not available 
on reasonable terms and conditions from commercial sources. There are 
an estimated 45 respondents, and an estimated burden of 68 hours.
    5. 2120-0517, Airport Noise Compatibility Planning--FAR 150. The 
respondents are those airport operators voluntarily submitting noise 
exposure maps and noise compatibility programs to the FAA for review 
and approval. FAA approval makes airport operators' noise compatibility 
programs eligible for a 10 percent set-aside of discretionary grant 
funds under the FAA Airport Improvement Program. The respondents are an 
estimated 17 state and local governments (airport operators) for an 
estimated 55,000 hours.
    6. 2120-0570, Certificated Training Centers Simulator Rule--Part 
142. To determine compliance, there is a need for airmen to maintain 
records of certain training and regency of experience. There is a need 
for training centers to maintain records of students trained, employee 
qualification and training, and training program approvals.
    Information is used to determine compliance with airmen 
certification and testing to ensure safety. The respondents are an 
estimated 42 businesses with an estimated annual burden of 5500 hours.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on December 1, 1998.
Steve Hopkins,
Manager, Corporate Information Division, APF-100.
[FR Doc. 98-32408 Filed 12-4-98; 8:45 am]
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