We concur with
the FAA's request not to display the expiration date of this
information collection. We believe the program also provides a
potential area of consideration for a legislative amendment as part
of DOT and FAA's information streamlining program (ISP). In
addition, we ask that FAA carefully review the burden imposed by
the statute (including records provided from previous employers) in
addition to collection requirements imposed by FAA. See comments on
the ICR (Universal Pilots Application Service) in this regard. We
also request that FAA carefully evaluate implementation of this
program with an eye towards streamlining procedures that would meet
the objectives of the Act while lessening the paperwork burden
resulting from the large volume of paper flowing from previous to
prospective employers. We would appreciate a response from FAA on
what steps it will make to evaluate this program withing 60 days of
the notice of action.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2000
11/30/2000
11/30/1997
20,977
0
21,632
5,899
0
28,920
0
0
331,850,000
Public Law 104-264 mandates airlines
to obtain safety records of prospective employees from the Federal
Aviation Administration and from previous employers.
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.