[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 104 (Tuesday, June 1, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 29404-29405]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-13821]


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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 12 currently approved 
public information collections which will be submitted to OMB for 
renewal.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before August 2, 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, Standards and 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 12 currently approved public information 
collection activities which will be submitted to OMB for review and 
renewal:
    1. 2120-0014, Procedures for Non-Federal Navigation Facilities--FAR 
171. The respondents are an estimated 1300 facility sponsors. The 
estimated annual burden is 20,800 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.
    2. 2120-0015, FAA Airport Master Record. The respondents are 
approximately 14,300 civil airports. The estimated annual burden is 
4,500 hours. Abstract: 49 USC 329(b) empowers and directs the Secretary 
of Transportation to collect and disseminate information on civil 
aeronautics. Aeronautical information is required by the FAA in order 
to carry out FAA missions related to safety, flight planning, 
forecasting, airport engineering, and Federal grants analyses. The data 
is the basic source of data for private, state, Federal and 
governmental aeronautical charts and publications.
    3. 2120-0044, Rotorcraft External Load Operator Certificate 
Application--FAR 133. The respondents are an estimated 400 rotorcraft 
external load operators. The estimated annual burden is 3,300 hours. 
Abstract: 14 CFR part 133, was adopted to establish certification and 
operating rules governing nonpassenger-carrying rotorcraft external-
load operations conducted for compensation or hire. As such, the FAA 
requires information in order to maintain its regulatory 
responsibilities.
    4. 2120-0060, General Aviation and Air Taxi Activity and Avionics 
Survey. The respondents are approximately 21,000 owners of general 
aviation aircraft. The estimated annual burden is 5,300 hours. This 
information is used by FAA, NTSB, and other government agencies, the 
aviation industry, and others for safety assessment, planning, 
forecasting, cost/benefit analysis and to target areas for research.
    5. 2120-0098, Aircraft Operator Security, 14 CFR part 108. The 
respondents are an estimated 270 air carriers. The burden hours are an 
estimated 11,000 hours. The security programs identify the procedures 
to be

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used by air carriers in carrying out their responsibilities under the 
law to protect persons and property on an aircraft operating in air 
transportation or intrastate air transportation against acts of 
criminal violence and aircraft piracy.
    6. 2120-0535, Anti Drug-Abuse Program for Personnel Engaged in 
Specified Aviation Activities. The respondents are an approximate 5,500 
specified aviation employers. The estimated annual burden is 35,500 
hours. Abstract: FAA 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 specified information is necessary 
to effectively manage the anti-drug program.
    7. 2120-0572, Operating Procedures for Airport Traffic Control 
towers (ATCT) that are not Operated by or Under Contract with the 
United States (non-Federal Advisory Circular (AC) 90-93). The 
respondents are an estimated 65 non-Federal airport traffic control 
tower venders, managers, and air traffic controllers. The estimated 
annual burden is 2,300 hours. Abstract: The FAA is requesting operators 
of non-Federal ATCT's to voluntarily comply with the recommendations as 
stated in the Advisory Circular as well as to voluntarily submit 
information by using the listed forms, in the same manner as is 
currently prescribed for FAA air traffic personnel.
    8. 2120-0576, Kansas City Customer Satisfaction Questionnaire. The 
respondents are 100 general aviation pilots, air taxi operators, 
airlines, military pilots, and adjacent facilities. The estimated 
annual burden is 25 hours. Abstract: The information collected on this 
form represents customer feedback concerning the quality of service 
provided to the users of Kansas City ARTCC airspace. This information 
may be used to solve problems, improve safety, and increase system 
efficiency.
    9. 2120-0577, Explosives Detection Systems Certification Testing. 
The respondent is the manufacturer of explosives detection systems. The 
estimated annual burden is 750 hours. Abstract: Pub. L. 101-604 
requires the FAA Administrator to certify explosives detection systems, 
pursuant to protocols developed outside the agency, prior to mandating 
their use. The information is necessary for the FAA to perform 
certification testing on systems submitted by manufacturers.
    10. 2120-0578, Training and Checking in Ground Icing Conditions. 
The respondents are an estimated 25 new air carriers. The estimated 
annual hours is 1,000 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.
    11. 2120-0604, Aviation Medical Examiner Program. The respondents 
would be an estimated 450 people who desire to become aviation medical 
examiner. We estimate an annual burden of 225 hours. Abstract: The 
collection of information is for the purpose of obtaining essential 
information concerning the applicant's professional and personal 
qualifications. The FAA uses the information provided to screen and 
select the designees who serve as aviation medical examiners. The 
collection of information is currently accomplished through the use of 
FAA Form 8520-2, Aviation Medical Examiner Designation Application.
    12. 2120-0605, ACSEP Evaluation Customer Feedback Report. The 
information will be collected from holders of FAA production approvals 
and selected suppliers to obtain their input on how well the agency is 
performing the administration and conduct of the Aircraft Certification 
Systems Evaluation Program (ACSEP). The agency will use the information 
as a customer service standard and to continually improve ACSEP. We 
estimate 450 respondents for a burden of 225 hours.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on May 25, 1999.
Steve Hopkins,
Manager, Standards and Information Division, APF-100.
[FR Doc. 99-13821 Filed 5-28-99; 8:45 am]
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