[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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