[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 154 (Monday, August 11, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 47628]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-20412]


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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 announces that the Information 
Collection Request (ICR) abstracted below has 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 
collections 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 April 17, 2003 on page 19066.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before September 10, 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)

    Title: Aviation Research Grants Program.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    OMB Control Number: 2120-0559.
    Form(s): FAA Forms 9550-1, 9550-2, 9550-3, 9550-5, SF-5, SF-269, 
SF-270, SF-272, SF-LLL.
    Affected Public: A total of 100 Grant Applicants.
    Abstract: The FAA Aviation Research and Development Grants Program 
establishes uniform policies and procedures for the award and 
administration of research grants to colleges, universities, not for 
profit organizations, and profit organizations for security research. 
This program implements OMB Circular A-110, Public Law 101-508 sections 
9205 and 9208 and Public Law 101-604, section 107(d).
    Estimated Annual Burden Hours: An estimated 1,400 hours annually.
    Title: Laser Operations in the Navigable Airspace (Advisory 
Circular (AC), Outdoor Laser Operations)
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection
    OMB Control Number: 2120-0662.
    Affected Public: A total of 20 operators of laser emissions.
    Abstract: The FAA requires the information in the interest of 
aviation safety to protect aircraft operations from the potential 
hazardous effect of laser emissions. The information collected is 
reviewed for its impact on aviation in the vicinity of the laser 
activity. Upon completion of the review of the information, the FAA 
issues a letter of determination to the respondent in regard of their 
request.
    Estimated Annual Burden Hours: An estimated 2,200 hours annually.
    ADDRESS: 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 August 4, 2003.
Judith D. Street,
FAA Information Collection Clearance Officer, Standards and Information 
Division, APF-100.
[FR Doc. 03-20412 Filed 8-8-03; 8:45 am]
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