RSPA FORM 31, FILED BY CERTIFICATED
AIR CARRIERS PURSUANT TO 14 CFR PART 241, PROVIDES BASIC FINANCIAL
AND TRAFFIC DATA WHICH ARE USED EXTENSIVELY BY THE DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION IN ITS ONGOING PROGRAM UNDER THE FEDERAL AVIATION
ACT OF 1958, AS AMENDED BY THE AIRLINE DEREGULATION ACT OF 1978.
ALSO, THE DEPARTMENTS OF COMMERCE, AIR FORCE AND LABOR ARE USERS OF
FORM 41 DATA ALONG WITH THE STATE GOVERNMENTS AND THE GENERAL
PUBLIC.
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.