[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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