[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 52 (Tuesday, March 18, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 12969]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-6426]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration


Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this notice annouces that the Information 
Collection Requests (ICR) abstracted below have been forwarded to the 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for extension of the currently 
approved collections. The ICR describes the nature of the information 
collection and the expected burden. The Federal Register Notice with a 
60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following collections 
of information was published on October 16, 2002, pages 63955-63956.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before April 17, 2003. A 
comment to OMB is most effective if OMB receives it within 30 days of 
publication.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Judy Street on (202) 267-9895.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

    1. Title: Domestic and International Flight Plans.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    OMB Control Number: 2120-0026.
    Forms(s): FAA Forms 7233-1, 7233-4.
    Affected Public: A total of 631,762 certified aircraft operators.
    Abstract: Title 49 USC, paragraph 40103(b) authorizes regulations 
governing the flight of aircraft. 14 CFR 91 prescribes requirements for 
filing domestic and international flight plans. The information is 
collected to provide services to aircraft in flight and protection of 
persons and property on the ground.
    Estimated Burden Hours: A total of 293,072 hours annually.
    2. Title: Part 135 Operating Requirements: Commuter and on-Demand 
operations and Rules Governing Persons on Board Such Aircraft.
    Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    OMB Control Number: 2120-0039.
    Forms(s): FAA Form 8070-1.
    Affected Public: A total of 2,765 air carriers and commercial 
operators.
    Abstract: Title 49 USC, Section 44702, authorizes the issuance of 
air carrier operating certificates. 14 CFR part 135 prescribes 
requirements for Air Carrier/Commercial Operators. The information 
collected shows compliance and applicant eligibility for certification.
    Estimated Annual Burden Hours: An estimated 1,164,091 hours 
annually.
    3. Title: Recording of Aircraft Conveyances and Security Documents.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    OMB Control Number: 2120-0043.
    Forms(s): FAA Form 8050-1.
    Affected Public: A total of 55,968 aircraft owners.
    Abstract: Approval is required for security conveyances such as 
mortgages submitted by the public for recording against aircraft, 
engines, propellers, and spare parts locations.
    Estimated Annual Burden Hours: An estimated 55,968 hours annually.
    4. Title: Part 135 Operating Requirements: Commuter and on-Demand 
operations and Rules Governing Persons on Board Such Aircraft.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    OMB Control Number: 2120-0608.
    Form(s): NA.
    Affected Public: A total of 7 commercial space travel licensees.
    Abstract: The required information will be used to determine if the 
applicant's proposals for conducting commercial space launches can be 
accomplished in a safe manner according to the regulations and license 
orders issued by the Office of the Associate Administrator for 
Commercial Space Transportation. Respondents are applying for licenses 
to authorize launch activities.
    Estimated Annual Burden Hours: An estimated 1,138 hours annually.
    5. Title: Changes in Permissible stage 2 Airplane Operations.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    OMB Control Number: 2120-00652.
    Form(s): NA.
    Affected Public: A total of 100 aircraft owners.
    Abstract: This information will be used to issue special flight 
authorization for non-revenue operations of Stage 2 airplanes at US 
airports. Only a minimal amount of data is requested to identify the 
affected parties and determine whether the purpose for the flight is 
one of those enumerated by law.
    Estimated Annual Burden Hours: An estimated 25 hours annually.

ADDRESSES: Send comments to the Office of Information and Regulatory 
Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street, NW., 
Washington, DC 20503, Attention FAA 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 estimates 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, DC, on March 11, 2003.
Judith D. Street,
FAA Information Collection Clearance Officer, Standards and Information 
Division, APF-100.
[FR Doc. 03-6426 Filed 3-17-03; 8:45 am]
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