NEEDS: TO DETERMINE WHETHER AIR
CARRIERS ARE FIT, WILLING & ABLE TO PROVIDE ESSENTIAL AIR
SERVICE WITH SAFE AIRCRAFT, WITH OR WITHOUT COMPENSATION. USES: TO
DETERMINE A CARRIER'S: 1) MANAGERIAL SKILLS AND TECHNICAL
ABILITIES, 2) FINANCIAL PLAN, 3) OPERATIONAL PLAN, 4) WILLINGNESS
TO COMPLY WITH THE FEDERAL AVIATION ACT OF 1958, AS AMENDED, AND
OTHER FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATIONS, AND 5) COMPENSATION
REQUIREMENT, IF ANY. AFFECTED PUBLIC: CERTIFICATED & COMMUTER
AIR CARR
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.